Green Property Developments in Denver, Colorado
Across the globe, people are becoming more and more attuned to environmental issues, and their interest is extending to eco-friendly construction and building techniques. Some industry experts expect that an increasing number of investors will seek out sustainable “green” building projects as good investment opportunities for the future.
Builders who “go green” engage in a multi-step process that begins with planning and design and continues to the end of the building’s life cycle. They engage in practices and use materials and equipment that maximize a building’s efficiency and reduce its negative impact on the environment, not just during the construction phase, but over the life of the project.
Sustainable construction results in a building that is in harmony with its community and the environment. It adds to our quality of life; it conserves resources and reduces our exposure to unhealthy substances.
In the United States, the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) supports builders seeking LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification. The process evaluates more than a building’s construction technique, also taking into account the building’s overall environmental performance.
Green Projects in Denver, Colorado
Sustainable construction projects are making news across the country. According to some experts, building “green” can help owners save from 10 to 20 percent on energy use and water use. As the industry continues to develop new materials and processes, sustainable building projects will continue to become more cost effective, according to environmental and real estate expert Charles Lockwood.
Builders in Denver, Colorado are among those stepping up to the green challenge. The first condominium project in the Rocky Mountain region to earn LEED certification, RiverClay in the Jefferson Park area, is now nearing completion.
Builder David Zucker describes this project as “the intersection between Sustainable and Sophisticated.” A few blocks west of I-25 and directly across the street from the park, the development offers easy access to all of Denver’s attractions in an area that retains its sense of community.
2020 Lawrence Street
Zucker is preparing to get underway with a second sustainable condominium project, 2020 Lawrence Street, within easy walking distance of Coors Field, home of Major League Baseball’s Colorado Rockies. He recommends that buyers include solar photovoltaic systems in their homes, and he is planning to use a large PV system to power the building’s common areas.
Naturally, those who elect to use the solar system will see a cut in their electric bills. In addition, they will be eligible for rebates from the local power company, tax incentives, and possibly a reduced interest rate from their mortgage lender, all of which can add up on an annual basis.
Each unit has a balcony with views of the city or the Rocky Mountains in the distance. Who knows, you might even be able to watch a ball game sitting on your balcony. Without giving it a try, you’ll never know!
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