Working in partnership with (Architect of Record) BWG Architects, we completed the new 68,000 s.f. Columbine Elementary School in Boulder in September. This was our first public school and our largest project to date.   The school’s green features include: 42% peak electrical load reduction (not incl. the PV), 40% water reduction below code, optimized passive solar design, natural day-lighting in all classrooms and primary spaces, excellent indoor air quality, operable windows, superb acoustics, and a soon to be installed 94kW solar PV system.  The school includes state-of-the-art facilities including a gorgeous new media center, a light-filled gym and beautiful grounds and play-structures. Click here to see a really cool stop-action video of the construction.

Big kudos to Project Architect Anne Pharmond, everybody at Adolfson & Peterson Construction, the school Design Advisory Team & PTA, the consultant teams at JVA, Parks and Gardens & Cator Ruma, and most importantly BVSD’s School Board for approving the funds, BVSD Director of Engineering and Construction Don Orr & Project Manager Tom Blahak.