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How to Prepare Your Budget for Major Home Repairs

By Guest blogger, Julian Lane Julian’s goal for every project is to make the job look like a professional did it. Between trial and error and searching the Internet for the best tips, he is obsessed with little touches that Read more…

By admin, 4 years1 year ago
Solar panels

The Magical World of Power Purchasing Agreements

Here in sunny Colorado, solar energy can seem like a no-brainer. I mean all that free energy just coming down from the sky to some is too good to be true. But then you see the cost of designing, installing, Read more…

By Alyse Opatowski, 4 years1 year ago
Green Roofs

Our Favorite Major League Baseball Green Roofs

Take us out to the ball game! Throughout U.S. history, Baseball has been considered one of the most popular American pastimes. But did you know that many Major League Baseball stadiums are eco-friendly, and have green roofs? In this article, Read more…

By Alyse Opatowski, 4 years1 year ago
Green Building

Who You Need to Have On Board for Your Green Building Project

It’s been said that in order to be an expert in something you must spend 10,000 hours learning or perfecting your skill. As we mentioned previously in our Green Building Pre-Installation article, many different disciplines need to come together for Read more…

By Alyse Opatowski, 4 years1 year ago
Green Building

How to Compare the Additional Costs of Compliance

One of the biggest arguments against the new green building law in Denver is, of course, the additional cost to implement the compliance options. As we mentioned in our blog post breaking down each option outlined in the new law, Read more…

By Alyse Opatowski, 4 years1 year ago
Cool Roofs

The Price of Not Complying with the New Green Building Law

If you’re a building owner, contractor, or developer, the cool roof ordinance may seem like yet another regulation to follow, but the positive impact it will have on our community is worth it. And even if the Denver Green Building Read more…

By Alyse Opatowski, 4 years1 year ago
Cool Roofs

Compliance Pathways For Green Buildings in Denver: One Size Does Not Fit All

When it comes to roofs, one size does not fit all. Although there are standard practices in the roofing industry, there is no one way to build a roof. The materials, design, construction, and structural support needed for a roof Read more…

By Alyse Opatowski, 4 years1 year ago
Green Building

Does my building need to comply with the Denver Green Building Law?

Many building owners are worried about the new ordinance that mandates cool roofs, but your building may not even have to comply with the new law depending on a variety of factors. Of course, having a cool roof, green roof, Read more…

By Alyse Opatowski, 4 years1 year ago
Green Building

How Denver’s Green Roof Law Became a Green Building Law

The Green Roof Initiative, which Denver citizens voted for in November of 2017, would have required all new and existing buildings over 25,000 square feet to install a green roof. But the current law that was approved by City Council Read more…

By Alyse Opatowski, 4 years1 year ago
Cool Roofs

The History of the Denver Green Building Law

The new Denver Green Building Law has a significant focus on cool roofs (in fact, they are mandated for all new and existing buildings in Denver). But it wasn’t always meant to be that way. The original ordinance, which Denver Read more…

By Alyse Opatowski, 4 years1 year ago

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