Power to the People

When it comes to defining zero-energy, the U.S. Dept. of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory in Golden is writing the book. Full Story >>

Green Innovations at RSF >>

Case Study Commentary

Despite the prolonged recession, the number of LEED-registered projects in Colorado continued to grow in 2008 and 2009. During the six-month period from January through June in 2008 and during 2009, LEED NC-registered projects increased by 107%, and LEED EB and LEED EBOM projects increased by 81%. Full Story >>

Sustainable Projects Roundup

Here is a list of sustainable projects currently under construction or recently completed in Colorado. Full Story >>

Decoding Green

The International Code Council has partnered with the American Institute of Architects and the American Society for Testing and Materials to develop an International Green Construction Code that will guide the design and construction of green commercial projects. Full Story >>

Pump & Circumstances

Aurora is taking a big step to keep itself from becoming a dry city. Water levels in Aurora reservoirs sank to within 26% of empty during the drought year of 2002, a critical level the city is unlikely to suffer again, even in dry spells. Full Story >>

A Faster Way to the Top: Learn Construction Skills in College

With hands-on, lab-based course work leading to over 50 certificates and degrees, the Construction Technology program at Red Rocks Community College offers the most comprehensive construction education in the region. Full Story >>

Construction Career Days at Seven Years and Still Going Strong >>

Design Matters

This edition of Colorado Design Matters contains our annual rankings of the region’s top design firms in an overall list that combines architects and engineers, followed by specialty lists for each profession. Full Story >>

Top Architecture Firm of 2009 >>
Top Engineering Firm of 2009 >>
Top Design Firms >>