Definitions: Sustainable Design
03.07.2011
At Trilogy we make every effort, within the confines of our clients wishes, to design sustainably. This is not new theory or practice to us, but something we have been doing for 13 years. In fact, our first home built more than a decade ago, would still rank even today as one of the most […]
Go Green For A Healthier Home
03.05.2011
Toxins. Volatile Organic Compounds. Off-gassing. Ten years ago, these terms made their way into our mainstream vocabulary. And for good reason. People were beginning to realize many materials used to build our homes were toxic and caused adverse health effects. Volatile Organic Compounds — or VOCs — in carpets and furniture, evaporate and release harmful […]
USGBC Reveals Top 10 States for LEED Certified Buildings
03.04.2011
You may recall that a few days ago we told you that the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) named Denver the “greenest” city in the U.S. Just a few days ago, the USGBC released the list of the “Top 10 States for LEED Green Buildings,” and we are excited to see that Colorado placed in […]
Select a Suitable Building Site
03.04.2011
This has actually happened. A client contacts us. They want to build a new home. They’re about to close on a lot in a neighborhood development. At our introductory design meeting they describe to us the kind of house they wish to build. A certain number of bedrooms, bathrooms. Energy effeciency. Passive solar design. Sustainable […]
Firewood as Decoration
03.04.2011
Is it cold and wet where you are? When it’s like this it’s so tempting to light up a fireplace isn’t it? Except do you know it’s terrible for the environment? It really is. The NY Times had an article about that here. Anyway, we love the idea of using firewood as decoration though. It’s […]
Cash Deals Raise January Sales of Existing Homes Nationwide
03.03.2011
By Dina ElBoghdady Washington Post Staff Writer Wednesday, February 23, 2011; 10:59 PM – Sales of previously owned homes increased nationwide in January, driven by all-cash purchases that suggest investors are chasing after foreclosures and other bargains in an ailing housing market, an industry group reported Wednesday. Sales rose 2.7 percent from December, to a seasonally adjusted […]
Headed Back To Haiti
03.03.2011
As many of you know, I made a commitment to Haitian orphanages after the earthquake of January 2010 and soon after found myself in Haiti with my friend Mike Mahon, rebuilding an orphanage. I stayed for three weeks and I can tell you, the time flew by and when we left, 30 kids and caregivers […]
Welcome to the Trilogy Blog
03.02.2011
Welcome to our blog! In the over 13 years that we’ve been designing and building homes, we’ve accumulated a lot of stories and a lot of knowledge. This site is about everything from how to hire a firm to budget, design, and build your home to what makes a home “green.” There are homes featured […]
Denver Named Greenest City in the U.S.
03.02.2011
Our neighbors in Denver have something to celebrate – the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) has named Denver the “greenest” city in the U.S. According to Editor at Large, almost 30 projects in Denver have achieved LEED green building certification since last year, and two of those projects attained the highest LEED rating, LEED Platinum. […]
