Boulder, Colorado Design Development Resources
Posted in Design on Sep 8th, 2007
For those of you looking for an alternative to wood decking or pavestone patio pavers for above-grade terraces or patios, check out Step Stone.
They offer precast stair treads and deck tiles that can be applied to concrete or wood framing. They perform very well in our climate and are worth considering given that the requirement […]
Posted in Inhabitants on Sep 6th, 2007
Chances are, we don’t realize how many everyday materials that we come in contact with contain formaldehyde. The US Consumer Product Safety Commission posted an extensive report on formaldehyde and it’s related health risks.
From the perspective of a builder, there are many products coming on the market that are presenting themselves as formaldehyde free. Finding […]
Posted in Boulder & Environs on Sep 6th, 2007
This month’s Boulder Magazine offers an interesting look at downtown Boulder’s tallest building. Often the butt-end of architectural jokes, the structure is actually a well-preserved example of the International Style of architecture, according to local design firm CommArts, who was approached several years ago about renovating the facade, but turned down the job due to […]
Have you been to the hotels in your neighborhood lately? Many hotels are tempting you to purchase the items in their hotel rooms, i.e. beds, artwork, showers. Westin and W Hotels, The St. Julien in Boulder, and Little Nell Aspen are a few examples of lodging providers ever-so-gingerly encouraging patrons to take home a piece […]
For those of you interested in making a trip to California in a couple of weeks, consider the Dwell on Design conference. Here’s a blurb from their website: “The Dwell on Design Conference + Exhibition is an idea-driven, multi-day experience designed to ignite a creative spark within anyone who is passionate about modern design, sustainability […]
Posted in Arts, Culture, Inhabitants on Sep 4th, 2007
Katy Clark will be displaying her metal artwork this month at the St. John’s Episcopal Church Art Gallery in Boulder. This is a great opportunity to see the work of a local artist and support a program that creatively uses space in an historical building.
A similar program, Art Exchange, is a group in Providence RI […]