by fuentesdesign | Feb 22, 2013 | green homes, projects, straw bale buildings, videos
David Adamson of EcoBuild and Brian Fuentes discuss the construction of the Adamson’s straw bale zero-energy residence in Boulder, Colorado. Special thanks to the team: The Adamson Family, RMI, Artesano Plaster, EcoBuild and builders Doug Parker and Roger...
by fuentesdesign | Feb 15, 2013 | green homes, projects, videos
The Renew Home bath is almost complete- reclaimed barnwood, custom cast concrete ramp sink by Concrete Visions, who also did the hand troweled floor. The shower walls are by Artesano Plaster, and are tadelakt, or a Morrocan lime plaster technique that creates a...
by fuentesdesign | Feb 14, 2013 | green homes, projects
Our newest project is framed and starting to take shape! Perched on top of Boulder, this second floor addition is rotated true south to capture passive solar gains and mountain views while a complete gut and remodel of the first floor and basement improve the layout....
by fuentesdesign | Feb 10, 2013 | news, projects
Fuentesdesign is excited to be involved with the schematic design of the NEW Old Allenspark Gallery! The Old Gallery is owned and operated on a volunteer basis by the Allenspark Community Cultures Council, Inc. (ACCC), a 501(c)3 nonprofit public charity. Formed in...
by fuentesdesign | Sep 28, 2012 | events, news, Passive House, projects, straw bale buildings
Building scientists and Passive House enthusiasts from around the country gathered in Denver for the 2012 National Passive House conference and capped of the week with tours of fuentesdesign homes. View clips from the tours here: Marshall Plan –...
by fuentesdesign | Feb 7, 2012 | news, Passive House, projects
Utilizing thermal modeling (THERM) of wall assemblies, fuentesdesign gains bettering understanding of thermal performance. THERM, a computer based program developed by Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory can be used to evaluate two-dimensional heat transfer in...
