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If you haven`t toured the Geos Netzero neighborhood in Arvada, here`s your chance!

This Colorado community is already living in the all-electric future with heat pumps, solar, and energy efficiency abound. Get a glimpse into what a decarbonized home can look like! The Jeffco Students and Parents for Climate Action (JSPCA) will be hosting a Geos tour with Jeffco School Board Director Paula Reed this Saturday, March 30, from 1 pm to 2:30 pm, or on April 13 with Jeffco School Board President Mary Parker from 1 pm to 2:30 pm.

⚠️ Space is limited, so you must RSVP by emailing:
dar-lon@geosolarplus.com

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As we head into spring and the trees start to grow leaves, this has us thinking about seasonal shading.

Two frequently overlooked challenges in architectural design encompass the issues of summer overheating and passive solar gains during the winter months. The remedy that can address both predicaments lies in the concept of seasonal shading. 🍃🍁

Incorporating vegetation into your designs offers a practical approach. A meticulously planned landscape serves to shield against the intense summer sun, permitting direct sunlight to penetrate the structure during winter. Having guidance with knowing which specific plants at your location will thrive helps to pick the right type of vegetation.

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Are you looking for a unique getaway? We highly recommend "trying out a passive house." As a part of your passive research, experiencing the benefits for yourself reinforces the investment.

There are a few PH rentals, and here`s just one in Washington. See for yourself what comfort truly feels like, experience the benefits that Passive Standards create, and try it this year for the ultimate test.

Airbnb listing in Winthrop, WA, with views of Mount Gardner.
Artemisia is the first zero-energy, solar-powered vacation rental home in the region. Over the course of the year, it produces enough clean electricity from the sun to meet all of its energy needs.

It features polished concrete floors, ultra-efficient heat pump, hot water heater, clothes drying, and panoramic vistas of the Methow Valley and snowcapped Mount Gardner through triple-pane windows. Non-toxic and earth-friendly finishes, such as zero-VOC paint, Paperstone countertops, natural limestone tile, all-natural latex mattresses, and cork flooring, ensure excellent indoor air quality. A state-of-the-art air-handling system brings a gentle flow of fresh air to every room of this super-insulated home.

Looking to test out Passive Design—check out this rental. Link in bio!

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Todd and his family have been overhauling their entire tri-level home! Some of us have the opportunity to build our dream home from scratch and give it all the sustainable features we want. Most of us find ourselves retrofitting an older home that has less sustainable features than we might have chosen to start. That’s exactly where Todd and his family found themselves in the home they love in Golden, Colorado.

Some of the overall benefits:
🟢 Improved air quality
🟢 All electric upgrades
🟢 Comfort
🟢 Sound
🟢 Air conditioning condensed
🟢 Reduced wasted water
🟢 Faster hot water
🟢 Cutting the gas to the house

Read the blog and watch the full interview >>  link in bio!

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📢 New sizes are now available for the Wigluv Black, now in 100 & 150. You will find this inventory on our website.

Wigluv black is intended to be used in open-joint facades for bonding overlaps and joints. This UV-stable, single-sided tape features the tenaciously sticky SIGA glue you`ve come to know and love.

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We are frequently discussing the many benefits of living in a passive house with clients. So here`s our quick explanation of the perks we talk about most. What`s missing from our list❓

✨ Passiv Haus = happy + healthy

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