Avenson House - we made our goal. Watch the video.

JOHN AVENSON RESIDENCE — WATCH THE EPISODE HERE!

John Avenson Residential Project, Westminster, Colorado | At 9 years old John became interested in the concept of green building on a family tour of the Colorado Indian Cliff Dwellings, where the park ranger told him that the Indians dug their caves on the side of the cliff as the winter sun kept them warm. The Avenson Residence, a single-family, detached, three-bedroom home, was built in 1981 as a research house by the Solar Energy Research Institute [SERI, the forebearer…

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Graphic for the Music at Heart of a Building event.

Music at the Heart of a Building • August 3, 2024

RSVP TO ATTEND! Heart of a Building’s next kick-off Pledge-Drive event is for TWO new documentary episodes showcasing two families; one whose home was destroyed in the Marshall Fire in December 2021 and the second whose home was destroyed by the Four Mile Fire in September 2010, both of whom now live in inspiring high-performance, sustainable homes! Takahashi Residential Project Nova Terra / Rebeschini-Glover Residential Project We are asking for your support of ‘Music at the Heart of a Building’…

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Matteo & Mel (and family) after their home rebuild.

SURVIVING TRAGEDY • REBUILDING AFTER THE MARSHALL FIRE

Nova Terra / Rebeschini-Glover Residential Project, Superior, Colorado | Matteo Rebeschini and Mel Glover chose Lisa Morey’s company Nova Terra [previously Colorado Earth] located in Brighton, Colorado, to rebuild their home after the Marshall Fire destroyed it in December 2021.  Matteo and Mel’s family story is compelling, including their strong desire for a home made of a high thermal mass material that would not burn and a quiet house when the high winds blow. They were very impressed with Lisa…

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David Takahashi's new home after the fire & flood rebuild.

TAKAHASHI RESIDENCE • REBUILDING AFTER FIRE & FLOOD

David & Emily Takahashi Residential Project, Boulder, Colorado | David Takahashi reached out to Heart of a Building with his story after watching our video episode on Rocky Mountain PBS. David and his wife, Emily’s sustainable home story began with a devastating fire. In 2010, they watched their home in Four-Mile Canyon outside of Boulder, Colorado, burn to the ground.  Three years later, David watched as the canyon experienced severe flooding that damaged their new home, which was under construction after the fire.…

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Avenson House - we are within our goal. We need $1,900. Donate at our GOFUNDME page. https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-sponsor-an-episode-of-heart-of-a-building

WE REACHED OUR GOAL! THANK YOU TO ALL OUR SUPPORTERS!

 John Avenson Home, Westminster, Colorado | Celebrate with us! Heart of a Building will showcase John Avenson and his amazing home on Rocky Mountain PBS and affiliates!  Homeowner John Avenson and Heart of a Building’s Paul Kriescher, invite you to join them for a Happy Hour Kick-Off ‘Pledge Drive‘. Networking & Tour of Home from 4:30 pm to 5:30 pmProgram & Special Guests from 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm John Avenson’s interview with Colorado Public Radio (CPR)• Serving appetizers, beer,…

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SIERRA GRANDE PK-12 REPLACEMENT SCHOOL PREMIERED ON RMBPS • EARTH DAY, April 22, 2023

Heart of a Building’s episode on the Sierra Grande PK-12 school in Blanca, CO -airing/streaming beginning in early 2023- references “Passive House” performance standards as the guiding principles for the design and construction of this school building. To learn more about Passive House please check out the following links: Passive House US | Passive House Institute

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Better Buildings Better Society Podcast

We were thrilled to kick off June on the Better Buildings Better Society podcast. You can watch and listen here or head to their YouTube channel and see this and other great episodes. Don’t forget to subscribe! Please let us know if you have questions or would like more information about anything you heard here! From the show notes: “Without a question, we need better airtightness and better insulation. That is the best place to spend your dollars,” shares Paul…

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The Ins and Outs of Energy Efficient Windows

If you are building a new home or looking to make your home more energy-efficient, you may be thinking about windows. Up to 30% of household energy is lost through windows, and depending on age and maintenance, losses can amount to much more. Energy-efficient windows can be a costly investment, so understanding which windows are suitable for your home is essential and not relatively as easy as one, two, three. Here’s the rundown on energy-efficient window basics. Getting to know…

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Online Event: Beating the Climate Crisis by Laura Nettleton

Heart of a Building is not involved in this event, but we highly recommend attending to learn more Laura and her projects We Can’t Change the World Outside Us Without Changing the World Within Us April 28, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm (est) via Zoom In this online talk, Laura Nettleton will discuss the insights she’s gained from 35 years in in sustainability practice as well as the changes that cultures need to make in order to thrive. She will…

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