If you are in the process of designing a home, then you should consider incorporating green building features. Not only will green building features provide you with a way to reduce your environmental footprint, you’ll be saving money on your energy bills. The following are some green building trends you should be aware of:

• Zero-net energy – Green home building has already hit the mainstream. Now, many owners and developers are going a step further by attempting to accomplish zero net energy on an annual basis.
• More competition against LEED – LEED certification is somewhat complex and can be costly, which has led to direct competition from other rating systems, such as Green Building Initiative’s Green Globes rating system.
• Use of solar power will grow – The use of solar power will grow in popularity, which will lead to more third-party financing offerings to take advantage of.

These are just a few of the green building trends to be aware of. It seems as though green building is the future of home building, which means you should plan for a green building design now. For more information about green building, be sure to contact us at Trilogy Builds today.

Born of a collaboration between Bo Adamson and Wolfgang Feist, passive homes are built to host a comfortable living space maintained using the most efficient heating and cooling possible. One prominent characteristic of these homes is their minimized air leakage, so much so that certified homes can leak no more than 60 percent of their volume per hour. Other criteria impact all parts of the home, including but not limited to its ventilation, its heating and cooling, its insulation systems, and even its building materials.

Such homes are becoming more and more popular because the interest in efficient buildings is continuing to rise. More and more countries are rushing to cut their carbon emissions, which has enormous impact on building prices because buildings are responsible for 48 percent of said emissions.

Passive homes are predicted to increase in value because of both consumer interest and savings from efficient operation. Furthermore, there are other benefits to choosing such homes, ranging from the reduction of noise to tax benefits from using environmental methods and materials. Combined, these strengths suggest that passive homes will be the face of the future.

To capitalize on this trend, please contact us at Trilogy Partners.

The beautiful landscapes that are seen throughout Colorado are well worth taking advantage of, and building a home that blends in with this landscape is easy when you consider building a timber frame home.

A timber frame home is not just a part of current housing trends, a timber home can offer many advantages to those looking to build a sustainable yet attractive home.

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• Timber frame homes give you the opportunity to take in the seasons and views due to their ability to hold plenty of windows. These windows maximize natural lighting, let you take advantage of the views, and make your home feel larger.

• A timber home can be built to fit your space needs perfectly, reducing impact on the environment and on your utility bills.

• Wrapping a timber home in insulated panels can yield great energy efficiency; this tight envelope created around a timber home greatly reduces your heating and cooling costs.

• A timber home blends in well with the surrounding environment, this is especially true in Colorado where our landscape can be filled with rich browns, oranges, and greens.

It is easy to see why timber homes are filling the housing trends landscape once again. Want more information for your future home build project? Contact Trilogy today!

One of the top home building trends is designing a home so that it blends in with the local surroundings. No matter whether your local landscape features a tropical beach or a peaceful lakeside retreat, you can have a home that effortlessly blends in with nature.

Casa La Punta in Punta Mita, Mexico, is a classic example of a modern beach home that perfectly blends in. Examples of nice touches that blend in with the landscape include a wooden boardwalk that leads to the beach and a soaking tub crafted out of natural rock. The home’s stone exterior perfectly matches the beach’s sand.

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Another home that fits in with these home building trends is The Lake Forest Park Residence, which looks as though it naturally grew out of the forest. Several types of wood are used throughout the home, as well as on the exterior. Large windows let more light in and provide a better outdoor view.

Choosing materials, such as stone and wood, found in the landscape, and landscaping that seamlessly flows into the natural environment are good ways to go. Contact our experienced team who specialize in this type of construction to design and build the right home for your needs.

When designing their new home, homeowners are increasingly demanding the integration of environmentally conscious products into their home construction. Sustainability is a desired feature, because not only do they add beauty, they reduce a home’s carbon footprint. When it comes to your home’s design, consider some of these green home features:

Solar Panels: Solar panel popularity is multi-faceted: Solar power installation can save you money, increase the value of your property and be a great investment that also helps the environment.

Flooring: When choosing your flooring, opt for natural, renewable, or recycled flooring sources. For example, bamboo flooring is a grass which, unlike trees, can be harvested every five years. Another option is floor panels. Look for floor panels which conform to the Sustainable Forestry Initiative Standard, which promotes responsible forestland management in North America.

Cabinetry: Green cabinetry that is certified by the KCMA environmental stewardship program assures you that stringent requirements for process resource management, air quality, community relations, and environmental stewardship have been met.

For more ideas about building a greener home, contact us at Trilogy Partners.

In today’s society, many companies are trying to go green for preservation of the environment. Also, many companies are making their building feature novel architectural designs while doing so. These green architecture designs listed below are just some of the ideas that are spreading like wildfire.

Buildings are now being built from sustainable materials. This is better for the environment because it reduces pollution. Also, a lot of buildings now have water collection devices. So when it rains, natural water will be collected, giving companies the chance to reuse this water for other purposes.

A pivotal feature for this type of architecture is buildings that feature solar powered panels. These panels are installed at the top of a building. Using the sun’s rays, electricity is generated. This is an efficient, green way of keeping a building running in terms of its electrical appliances.

Sun shading is another important design incorporated into green buildings. These shading devices help reduce building peak heat gain, which improves natural lighting in the building. Thanks to these green architecture designs, the environment will not suffer as much. For more information on green agriculture, contact us today.

Planning out a building project is a big undertaking, but a solid plan is the best way to prevent stress, problems, and to save and time and money. If you’re not sure how to start the planning process, follow these tips from Trilogy’s Partners.

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The first thing you should do is find a design professional. A professional team can guide you through the process to ensure everything goes smoothly. Make sure to meet with them in person and discuss design ideas.

Next, work on creating a building plan. These plans will show a rough layout of the floor, including how many bedrooms and bathrooms there are going to be. You need plans first before the professional can start the building project.

Plan out what features the home is going to have. You can either do this alone or get help from an interior designer. Things you need to consider range from doorknobs, light fixtures, rugs, windows, and countertop materials.

For more information on planning a building project, contact us today.

Building a home is an experience that you will never forget, but it comes with its challenges. This is especially true if you decide to build a home on a hill. Fortunately, these tips will make this a little easier, saving you stress and time.

It’s imperative that you sketch the home out first. Study the hill, as this gives you a feel for the form and structure of it. When sketching, consider things like how natural water will flow around the building or what type of views you want to have from inside your home.

In order to build your home, temporary roads and construction sites will have to be created. So, you should plan on re-landscaping your home after the building project is completed. This ensures your home on the hill is elegant and looks natural.

Try to find a placement that will minimize excavation. Getting the property surveyed should reveal a good spot. The less you have to excavate, the more time and money you can save.

For more information on building a home, contact us today.

More and more people today, including homeowners and corporations, are starting to utilize green technologies when building. Green building is better for the environment, and it betters society as a whole. Now, schools are taking the same approach, educating students about green technologies.

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Education for Sustainability implores students to make smart decisions about preserving a healthy ecosystem. In fact, there’s an actual plan that outlines a strategy for 50 states to utilize green education in their school agenda.

And, online communications and forming working groups are collaborating together to create a funding campaign. This campaign shares best case models and also materials. By the end of 2025, there is a goal for at least 35 states to have a comprehensive green policy. This ensures students are learning about ways to improve and better the environment for future generations to come.

It’s this type of education that is going to make the world a better place. K-12 students will have resources at their disposal to make better decisions that will have a positive impact on the environment.

For more information on green design and green building, contact us today.

Homeowners considering a build-out of their home are wise to consider all of their options. A second story is expensive and time-consuming, but building out also can provide more space, add a particularly functional room, and add significant value to your property. Here are a few of the simplest ways to accomplish this goal:

Enlarge a Room – One of the easiest ways to improve a kitchen, family room or other communal area is to give it a little more room. Relocating a single exterior room is quite affordable and provides significant bang for the buck in terms of money spent versus room created.

Add a Room Over the Garage – While a little more expensive, the area over a garage provides a space where almost anything is possible – a media, craft or game room.

Build an Outbuilding – Adding some extra entertainment space is as easy as adding a pool house, a pergola or a backyard work space. In every case, you will free up space in the main house.

For more information on planning a home or its expansion, please contact us at Trilogy Partners.