Discussion Forum
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Video Blog of a New Build
For anyone interested in learning how to build a house: Check out this website which is showing (step by step) how to build a LEED Platinum Duplex in Philadelphia. http://www.100khouse.com/…
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“Thinking the excess cost out of a home”
We all know that site built semi-custom homes can easily go over budget, and unforeseen costs can ruin the profit. Here's an outfit just about ready to implement their "Design…
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Steel Panel Foundations
Any opinions on this system? Do you agree that it's the first "green" foundation for a basement? http://www.steelpanelfoundations.com/
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Garage Basements
Let's face it, land is always getting more expensive. I have a few rental properties that need garages, and you just never see living space BELOW the car parking spots.…
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Habitat Homes are the best
I toured one of them this past weekend on the CRES solar home tour. http://www.eere.energy.gov/buildings/building_america/pdfs/36102_habitat_denver.pdf Greedy developers building pretty, expensive, fiberglass insulated, code minimum houses must change soon or they…
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Demand Metering $ savings in Colorado
My calculations are showing that I can save a lot of money with electric heat vs. propane or even natural gas if the gas price is over $.80 per therm.…
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Less expensive radiant heat
I'm a developer in the design stages of relatively affordable homes for the urban infill. I'm trying to find ways of keeping the heating cost down. I think everyone deserves…
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The intent of R-2 Zoning
I'm a developer concentrating on new duplexes for the urban infill in Denver. In the R-2 zone, the zoning code requires that the two units must be "attached". But the fire…
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Swamp Cooler in Denver
I'm looking for some feedback on my planned swamp cooler installation. They seem to work really great in this climate, and cost several times less for operating costs as well…
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Floor technique for bathroom remodels
I have somewhat of unique situation for trying/testing different construction methods. I have 100 rental units that are 40 to 110 years old in Denver. You can imagine that I…