Habitat for Humanity Design Competition

AIA Denver has partnered with CAD-1, Inc., to administer a design-build competition for Habitat for Humanity of Colorado/Blue Spruce Habitat for Humanity. The competition is currently underway, and the winning design and team will be unveiled in October 2011 at the AIA Colorado 2011 Practice & Design Conference. The construction of the home located in Kittredge, Colo., will be completed in 2012 by volunteers.

Several goals for this project include demonstrating that sustainable design and building practices are not luxuries, and creating a sustainable benchmark for Habitat for Humanity of Colorado and Blue Spruce Habitat for Humanity.

Visit the initiative’s website at www.aiadenverdesignbuild.com for more detailed information and updates. Please contact AIA Denver at 303.446.2266 for information on ways you can get involved.

Verona: Active Adult Living

Godden|Sudik Architects  is pleased to announce that the model homes for Verona Community, located in Highlands Ranch, CO, are now open. Verona features low-maintenance traditional Tuscan style homes for the active adult priced from the high $200s to the mid $400s. Two collections are offered at Verona  and the first to open is the "Villas" which features two walkout units with main floor master suites and one multi-level plan which features an upper level master suite. All units provide outdoor living space which captures the views of the surrounding High Line Canal. The "Manors" features luxury kitchens and upgraded master suites and  is set to begin construction in late 2011.

Please visit www.liveverona.com for more information