Design and Inspiration
02.03.2011
People will see one of my projects for the first time and well, I get this question a lot. “Where did you get your ideas?” they’ll ask. The simple answer is that first, I got inspired. And then, from somewhere, ideas started to fly in. But first comes inspiration. And it always happens. With every […]
One Billion Square Feet of LEED-Certified Construction
02.02.2011
Did you know that the U.S. Green Building Council has reached one billion square feet of LEED-certified construction? The announcement was made by President and CEO of the U.S. Green Building Council Rick Fedrizzi at the 2010 Greenbuild conference. While this is a huge accomplishment, Fedrizzi noted that this is just the beginning of a […]
10 Reasons Why Design-Build Simply Works Better
02.02.2011
Top Ten Reasons Why Design and Build Simply Works Better Comprehensive budget – prepared by experienced number crunchers who are intimate with every phase of the project from planning through design to construction and interior design. Beginning to end supervision – One entity supervises the project from inception to completion creating continuity and project expertise. […]
What Is Design-Build and Why Is It So Effective?
02.01.2011
Trilogy is a Design Build residential construction company. But just what is Design Build? What It Isn’t Let me answer that question by first giving and example of what Design Build is not. Suppose you want to build your dream home (or any home, for that matter.) What’s the first thing you do? Right, buy […]
It’s the Budget, Buddy!
01.31.2011
Here’s a question for you: what’s the most important element of a successful homebuilding project? Is it the lot? Architect? Builder, materials? Contractors? Nope, none of these things are the MOST important element of the project. If you’re about to hire a builder or architect, ask them this question and then hope for this answer: Nothing […]
Zero Net Energy Home in Depth, Part 3 of 3
01.29.2011
From earlier writings we described the environmental commitment of Breckenridge homeowner Kyle M. to build an 8,000 sq. ft. luxury zero energy home. We continue today with the inside story of this net zero home. This writing focuses on the renewable energy systems chosen including solar electric and geo-exchange, along with an integrated lighting and electronics program that dually functions as an energy management system. Once Ambient Energy produced the energy modeling for the 8,000 sq. ft. home, the […]
Facts About Zero Net Energy
01.28.2011
We’ve been talking about our experience in creating a zero net energy home lately. If you find yourself a little confused over what this means or are interested in learning how a zero net energy home can benefit you, here are a few facts to consider, courtesy of CT Zero Energy Challenge: Zero Net Energy […]
Zero Net Energy Home In Depth, Part 2 of 3
01.28.2011
When Breckenridge homeowner Kyle M. decided to build a Net Zero home in Breckenridge, he knew the process could be daunting – but he was up for the challenge. He cared enough about reducing his energy usage that he searched and found an experienced team of Summit County professionals who would commit to his goal […]
Zero Net Energy Home In Depth, Part 1 of 3
01.27.2011
After Kyle M, a successful Colorado direct marketing business man became a father his perspective changed. Watching his children grow older and seeing the environmental challenges they would face, he began to learn all he could to convert his Colorado home from an energy hog to an energy miser. Kyle succeeded. He hired a Denver solar engineering firm to install a 10 kW solar photovoltaic array which reduced his electric bill by […]
