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Whether framing a new addition, building a deck or making a piece of furniture, wood is often the go-to material. Lumber, plywood and other products made with sustainably harvested wood are widely available and relatively inexpensive. However, there are environmental costs and structural drawbacks to many traditional wood products. Plenty of creative alternatives are available. […]

According to the 2010 census, the population of the United States is projected to have an 8.9 percent increase in the next decade. Builder Online reports that “The 10 metro areas expected to see the biggest jumps in population between 2010 and 2020 are mostly in states that experienced increases of between 15 percent and […]

Energy Efficient Home Features ENERGY STAR qualified homes are at least 15 percent more energy efficient than homes built to the 2004 International Residential Code (IRC). Any home three stories or less can earn the ENERGY STAR label if it has been verified to meet EPA’s guidelines for energy efficiency. This includes site-constructed homes, attached […]

The National Association of Home Builders on Tuesday reported that a clear majority of voters, including self-identified Democrats, Republicans and Independents, supports maintaining the mortgage interest deduction, including for high-value mortgages, incomes over $250,000 per year and second or vacation homes. Overall, the survey found 73% of all voters agreed with the statement, “In general, […]

Colorado Ski Country USA (CSCUSA) announced during its 48th Annual Meeting last week that its 22 member resorts hosted an estimated 6.9 million skier visits during the 2010-11 ski season. This represents an increase of 2.6 percent, or approximately 179,371 skier visits, compared to last season’s final numbers. “It’s gratifying to see skier visits where […]

Like a lot of people I first came to Summit County for the weekends, essentially, to ski. But the weather of late has been so fantastic I think I’ve indeed made that inevitable evolution in thought to where I now feel that summer is my favorite season in Summit. All jokes aside, (especially the one […]

At Trilogy Partners we understand the importance of the exterior of your home blending into its natural surroundings. That is why we use timber framing and a lot of stone work so that the house can complement the backdrop on the Rocky Mountains. Take for example our Steamboat House that we built for South Park’s […]

LEED was developed by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) in March 2000 and is an internationally-recognized green building certification system. What does LEED do? According to USGBC, “LEED provides building owners and operators with a framework for identifying and implementing practical and measurable green building design, construction, operations and maintenance solutions. LEED promotes sustainable […]

Michael Rath, Managing Partner of Trilogy Partners, has been named by the Breckenridge Town Council to the post of Planning Commissioner. Michael joins 6 other Planning Commissioners who lead the Breckenridge Department of Community Development. Michael’s term runs through 2014. “I’m honored to have been selected,” said Michael. “And I look forward with great anticipation […]