Tag Archive: solar

Passive House Consultant

Juana Gómez is a Certified Passive House Consultant, only one of a handful of architects in Colorado and nationwide with this credential. The certification in highly energy-efficient building design completes a rigorous training… Continue reading

Ancient passive house construction

About one thousand years ago, the Taos Pueblo established a town using massive adobe masonry walls. Nowadays, one-hundred fifty people still live here, twenty of them year-round. Cooling comes from keeping the heat… Continue reading

……………………….Net ZERO

At the Boulder Reservoir Gateway, the new entryway kiosks produce more electricity than they consume, making these Net Zero buildings. Namaste Solar installed a 9.81 kW array of 30 photovoltaic panels. The project… Continue reading

Green building accreditation

Lawrence and Gómez Architects are pleased to announce that Juana Gómez has completed the requirements for re-accreditation in LEED AP Homes. As one of only two architects in Boulder and only five in… Continue reading

Staying Cool – The Passive Options

A summer of frequent 100-plus degree days underlines the need for cooling strategies. Turning on the air conditioner, evaporative cooler, or even the electric fans should be the last resort. Here are some… Continue reading

Let the sun shine

Photovoltaics and sunshades in place, this house on Eldorado Springs Drive sits ready for summer. We recently completed construction on this extensive remodel and addition, shown here as a three-dimensional drawing. Active and… Continue reading