by Bobby Craig | Mar 24, 2021 | Energy Renovations
The implementation of the new Summit County Sustainable Building Code has been the topic of much debate in the building community and media of late. Concerns have included cost, timing, need and government overreach. As architects who balance the demands of our...
by Emma Hagen | Oct 7, 2020 | Arapahoe Architects, Energy Renovations, Historical Renovations, News, Residential Remodels
With the rapid lifestyle changes brought about by Covid-19, many of us are reevaluating our way of life. Mountain cabins initially purchased as an escape for ski weekends are being redesigned as permanent homes due to more people working remotely and with the desire...
by Bobby Craig | May 22, 2020 | Arapahoe Architects, Custom Homes, Energy Renovations, Zero Energy Ready Home
With over 300 days of sunshine Colorado is ideal for solar panels. A small array of just 14 panels is enough to cover the electricity usage for our busy architecture office – even in the month of March! Arapahoe Architects has been incorporating solar...
by carolacraig | Jul 16, 2012 | Energy Renovations, News, Residential Remodels
A family retreat that has doubled in size from 3,000 sq ft to 6,000. The new space was designed for energy efficiency with a 6kw solar panel array to be installed on the roof, blown in cellulose insulation in the ceiling for an upgraded R value, and the house will be...
by carolacraig | Apr 11, 2012 | Energy Renovations, News
PMEngineering magazine article on Longbranch Solar Thermal system installed 2011. Read the logistics of installation and read remarks from the installers. Bob Kingston remarks, “It’s on the edge of Breckenridge’s historic district. That meant we...
