Colorado Green Building Guild

Join us and our friends at Shape Architecture TONIGHT for an evening of casual fun, tasty snacks, and good company! 5:30–7:30 PM at the Shape Architecture office.

RSVP at cgbg.org/events

Join CGBG and our friends at Shape Architecture for an evening of casual fun, tasty snacks, and good company on Wednesday, September 30, from 5:30–7:30 PM at the Shape Architecture office.

We’ll have drinks ready, light bites to keep you fueled, and—if the weather plays along—some friendly co****le to round out the night.

It’s a perfect chance to catch up with the Shape team, mingle with fellow sustainable building enthusiasts, and swap ideas (or just stories) in a relaxed setting. Whether you’ve been part of CGBG for years or are brand new and curious about what we’re up to, this is a great way to connect.

So bring your curiosity, your conversation, and maybe your best co****le toss—we can’t wait to raise a glass with you!

RSVP at cgbg.org/events

Get your tickets for the 10TH ANNUAL Green Home Tour! ⁠
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Saturday, September 19th | 10AM-4PM MT ⁠
After Party @ Relish Food Hall in Louisville | 4-6PM⁠
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The 2026 Green Home Tour will showcase homes across Boulder, Fort Collins, and Conifer.
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Learn more and get your tickets at the link🔗 greenhometour.co⁠
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Sponsored by Power Ahead Colorado and Dr. Cog
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TOMORROW IS THE BIG DAY! If you've already gotten your tickets, you should have received our booklet with ALL the details to plan your adventure!

Visit all the homes, or visit just a couple and linger to learn more- but definitely join us for the after-party at Relish in Louisville. Come celebrate the success of the local building community, learn something and make a friend after a big day of touring! We'll see you there 💚

Special thanks to our sponsors at City of Fort Collins

Learn more and get your tickets at the link🔗 greenhometour.co

Millhaus derives its name from the historic Cherry Mill property on which it stands and the Passive House (“Haus”) principles that guided its design. Inspired by the agricultural heritage of Colorado’s foothills and plains, the home reinterprets the form of a traditional mill through three asymmetrical gable volumes connected by flat-roofed elements supported by exposed steel. Natural materials, including Cradle-to-Cradle certified bark siding, reinforce its connection to place while creating a contemporary expression of regional modernism.

From the outset, Passive House principles were integral to the design process. Through iterative modeling and careful refinement of orientation, massing, glazing, and shading, the project sought to demonstrate that rigorous building performance and high-quality architecture can strengthen one another rather than compete.

To gain firsthand Passive House construction experience, the architect/homeowner served as general contractor and primary builder for much of the project. The home is powered entirely by renewable energy, utilizing a geothermal heat pump, photovoltaic array, and battery storage system.

Developed through Emu Systems’ Pilot Program, Millhaus also explored cost-effective, replicable Passive House construction methods. Through tours, educational events, and industry outreach, the project has become a local learning resource and a built example of how elegant design and measurable high performance can successfully coexist.

Architect: Greg D Fisher Architect
Builder: Greg Fisher
Structural Engineer: TD Structural Engineering
Interior Designer: Greg & Jeneen Fisher in collaboration with K Squared Design
Landscape Architect: Didier Design Studio
Mechanical Engineer / Contractor: Forge Mechanical
Emu Passive

See this home in Fort Collins tomorrow, Saturday September 19th. Get tickets at greenhometour.co

THIS SATURDAY! Are you as excited as we are?!

The Annual CGBG Green Home Tour is September 19th, with homes across Boulder, Fort Collins, Louisville, and Conifer. Thinking about becoming a member but haven't taken the leap yet? CGBG members get $10 off the ticket price, and becoming a member supports our mission of bringing healthier, more sustainable, high performing green building to our community in Colorado.

Join the movement that is building a better future in Colorado.

Special thanks to our sponsors at Caddis

Learn more and get your tickets at the link🔗 greenhometour.co

Rebuilt after the Marshall Fire on a site cherished for decades, this home transforms loss into opportunity. The design was reimagined from the ground up to clarify light, views, and spatial flow. Elevated above the street on a sloping site, the main level reads as a quiet refuge, while shed roofs replace traditional gables - their broad surfaces topped with solar panels, giving the home a contemporary profile tailored to the context.

Inside, a glazed monostringer stair and stone-wrapped elevator anchor a light-filled circulation spine. Kitchen, dining, and living spaces wrap the northwest and south edges, capturing daylight throughout the day, while a music room, guest bedrooms, and a conservatory offer flexible living space for hobbies and visiting family.

The entire upper level is a private sanctuary: the primary suite features an elevated deck with view corridors to the mountains, a spa-like bath with steam shower and soaking tub, a second private deck, and a meditation landing bathed in morning light. The lower level holds a guest suite, theater, and pool/bar area, plus a laundry room with custom dog-wash sink providing built-in comfort for the household's pugs.

Sustainability is woven throughout: solar-ready shed roofs, high-performance glazing, and durable, low-maintenance materials - shelter built for resilience and decades of daily life.

See this home on Saturday, September 19th from 10AM-4PM!

Get tickets at greenhometour.co

Architect: Brittany Wheeler
Builder: McGuire Construction
Structural Engineer: Glenn Frank Engineering
Interior Designer: Flemming Interiors
Landscape Architect: Urban Oasis Boulder
Mechanical Engineer / Contractor: EnergyLogic
Materials Supplier: AE Building Systems

Flatirons House sits on a cherished family lot in Boulder’s Chautauqua neighborhood, where the owner grew up and now returns seasonally from the East Coast.

Designed as a compact Passive House, it features single-floor living with a basement for visiting family. A simple, modern form with a single-pitch roof captures iconic Flatirons views and winter sun. Warm wood cladding, natural finishes, and carefully considered sightlines reinforce the connection between the house and surrounding urban context.

Nestled in a lush garden originally cultivated by the owner's mother, the home is both a retreat and a quiet tribute to family legacy.

See this home on Saturday, September 19th in Boulder!

Get tickets at https://greenhometour.co/

Architect: Shape Architecture Studio
Builder: Bauen Build
Structural Engineer: I.M. Smith Engineering
Interior Designer: Shape Architecture Studio

Get Tickets for this Saturday's Green Home Tour, with 15 incredible homes throughout Boulder, Fort Collins, Louisville, and Conifer.

🔗 greenhometour.co

Saturday, September 19th • 10AM-4PM • Happy Hour to follow

*Tour map & brochure will be emailed to registered attendees on Friday, September 18th so get your tickets today!

Special thanks to our sponsors at Sloan Construction

Get your tickets for the 10TH ANNUAL Green Home Tour! ⁠
⁠
Saturday, September 19th | 10AM-4PM MT ⁠
After Party @ Relish Food Hall in Louisville | 4-6PM⁠
⁠
The 2026 Green Home Tour will showcase homes across Boulder, Fort Collins, and Conifer.
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Learn more and get your tickets at the link🔗 greenhometour.co⁠
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Sponsored by Bauen Build
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