After adding insulation and replacing light fixtures and HVAC systems, the owners of CityRock are saving almost 60 percent on utility bills — about $11,000 a year. It’s a huge savings, said Joe Groshong, who owns the 17,000-square-foot climbing gym in downtown Colorado Springs with his wife Lara. While they weren’t solely motivated by finances, [...]
“Green building” became a common term among construction and design circles years ago, but it’s still a buzz phrase that excites architects and worries accountants.
Continue reading …A local custom home builder who was ready to build a spec home in Pine Creek when recession hit in 2007 decided to take a chance on the home with green building — and made history in the process. Charlie and Nancy Shea, owners of C.R. Shea Homes, won the state’s National Association of Home [...]
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