Boulder, Colorado Design Development Resources
Posted in Architecture, Boulder & Environs, Community Think, Development, Inhabitants, Unfiled on Apr 15th, 2009
The Boulder Architecture Meetup will commence for the first time on Thursday, April 16, at 7PM. Head over to Meetup.com (link here) to join us! All designers and makers of things are welcome. Mr. Scott Anderson has graciously offered to host the event. There will be beverages. Bring your ears and your strong opinions!
The working […]
Posted in Boulder & Environs, Community Think, Development, Green Issues, Inhabitants on Mar 19th, 2009
An update to my previous post:
The WSJ published an article yesterday that tackles Western water issues, and it features Colorado water politics and the ongoing strategic maneuvering of interested parties. A very interesting read, even if many Coloradans are aware of these problems. A choice quote, at the end:
But a 1922 compact requires the river’s […]
Posted in Boulder & Environs, Community Think, Culture, Development, Green Issues, Inhabitants, Landscape Architecture on Mar 18th, 2009
Photo Credit: Marek Uliasz
An article in the LA Times today sheds some light on an issue we know well here in Colorado: water rights. An issue that is easy to push to the back of your mind (you don’t miss your water…) until it runs right up front - often quickly - water policy […]
Posted in Arts, Culture, Design, Fashion & Textiles, Functional Design, Inhabitants on Dec 14th, 2008
For those of you who are looking for a great local resource, check out the Fabric Lab in Denver: http://www.thefabriclab.com/
Posted in Architecture, Boulder & Environs, Design, Inhabitants on Nov 30th, 2008
Continuing on the 2008 Landmarks of the Future Tour: Architects at Home, we introduce David Barrett’s house, (Barrett Studio Architects), at 1734 Hawthorn Avenue:
Located in North Boulder, the Garden House earned its green moniker as it hems the northeast boundary of the Community Gardens. The house has always been seen as an extension of the […]
Posted in Architecture, Boulder & Environs, Community Think, Culture, Design, Development, Events, Green Issues, Inhabitants on Nov 16th, 2008
“Blueprint Boulder will address the questions ‘How do we create the best Boulder possible?’ and ‘What makes for a great neighborhood?’ BB is intended to facilitate and enrich public dialogue around issues of good urban community design; we aim to improve and protect the physical environment and the quality of life in the City of […]
Posted in Architecture, Boulder & Environs, Design, Development, Functional Design, Green Issues, Inhabitants, Innovations, Technology on Oct 28th, 2008
In both function and design, solar panel products have made great strides in innovation. Following up on our post, Boulder Innovation and the Solar Carport, local solar company, LUMOS, continues to stretch limits in functional design. From power tainers, awnings, and carport improvements - check out some images of their […]
Posted in Arts, Boulder & Environs, Culture, Design, Events, Inhabitants, Visual Design on Oct 27th, 2008
Below are some images from Friday’s White Space Event, a benefit for Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art: