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Marcia & Jerry Donnan, partners inbusiness & life.

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page 9 from our Readers

page 12 Publisher’s letter

page 14 Home buildersassociation ofNorthern Colorado

page 48 about Town:

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Crossroads

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page 32 conservation: Energy Efficient Designat its best

page 36 environment: It’s Good to be Green

page 40 natural stone: Grandeur of Granite

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I was expecting to see another beautiful big home the day we were scheduled to photograph the Donnan’s for this issue. I must say that I have seen my share of beautiful homes over the years but this one really took my breath away. The thought that went into the planning, layout, and design was masterful. The creature comfort features are simply decadent, in the nicest of ways. And within all this massive space, the warmth and comfort and ease of movement from space to space is phenomenal. To say that it is a quality home is a gross understatement; the craftsmanship, attention to each little detail, and use of creativity is seen throughout. From the interesting use of tile, and unique approach to lighting, to planning concealed storage and beautiful functional office space, this “smart” home is absolutely incredible. Frankly I could move in today without changing a thing!

Marcia and Jerry Donnan couldn’t have been more gracious. They opened their home to us and let us take a peak into their lives. Not only have they been a very successful business force in our region, but they are kind and caring philanthropists. Contributing to their community is so very important to them and we are honored to have them on our cover and their home as our featured home!

This issue of Style the Building and Remodeling issue, is the first of four this year whose focus is on residential and commercial construction. Green building, certification, and energy efficiency are of keen interest in construction today. Read up on these topics as the industry continues to evolve using these methods in commercial and residential building.

It seems that whenever people gather in a home, it is always around the kitchen. Pick up some beautiful ideas for your new home or remodel from our local craftsmen creating exquisite granite counters, sensational kitchens and luxury baths.

Excitement is also brewing here at Style since we have announced that we will be publishing four more issues in 2007. Seeing the need and interest in health and healing topics, we are adding two issues called Northern Colorado Medical and Wellness. We will also add a Building and Remodeling issue. And of keen interest to me will be the addition of a Northern Colorado Christian Business Magazine and Directory. I am especially asking for support of this particular issue; I welcome ideas, topic suggestions, and ask for advertisers supporting this heartfelt issue.

The year has gotten off to a busy start. After hearing Chuck McNeal at the The Group’s Annual Forecast, I am very optimistic that the outlook is good and the trend is up for our region. I am looking forward to those first daffodils and crocus; I am ready for spring...now!

Warm wishes to everyone,

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...Salutes the Home Builders

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support of our local communities.

Each year the Home Builders Association of Northern Colorado (HBA) honors one of its members for outstanding service and dedication to the association during the immediate past year. The choice for 2006 Builder of the Year was an easy decision for the award committee. Mark J. Kessler has been in the building, remodeling and/or restoration business, in some form or fashion, for over 30 years.

Kessler is president of Kessler Construction Co., Inc., a full service in-surance restoration contractor, which specializes in fire, water, vehicular, hail and wind damage repairs and reconstruction, as well as full service remodeling. Kessler notes that finding his niche in the restoration business was actually accidental. “I had some rental property that had water dam-age. When I prepared a quote to repair it, it was within $5 of the insurance company’s.” Through the years this facet of the business has grown quickly. Since beginning business in 1990, they have completed an average of 175 projects per year in Northern Colorado.

In speaking to Kessler about the building industry, one can hear how passionately he believes in value for dollars invested and in keeping costs low for everyone: builders, taxpayers, and property owners. Mark also has a deep concern that the true cost of government regulation is not always given by those who are regulating. It is to that cause that Kessler devotes volunteer time to both the Home Builders Association of Northern Colorado and the Colorado Association of Home Builders. At the state level, Kessler serves on the board of directors. As a state association board of directors, one of his responsibilities to the association’s approximately 4000 members is to monitor proposed state legislation affecting the building industry. He also serves as chairperson on the CAHB Workers Compensation Commit-tee, trying to find ways to keep workers safer and reduce injuries thereby keeping overall costs down.

Mark believes education is the key to a successful business and he holds several accreditations and certifications including: Certified Restor-er (CR), Certified Graduate Remodelor (CGR), Certified Graduate Builder (CGB), a Graduate Master Builder (GMB), and a Certified Aging in Place Specialist (CAPS). He encourages his employees to take part in educational events, seminars and other training, which may improve their lives and dedication to their careers.

He has achieved much over his career and continues to be excited to learn more every day about the industry he loves. He believes in giving back to the community through volunteering on various projects. Mark is very thankful to his customers for the opportunity to provide them honest and professional service.

When Mark gets the opportunity to relax, you’ll find him fishing in his favorite spot or working in the yard. He enjoys traveling with Judy, his wife of 30 years, spending time with his son Mark, his daughter Jackie, and their four granddaughters. At his father’s delight, his son Mark has been working along side his dad at Kessler Construction for over ten years. Congratula-tions to Mark Kessler for being the 2006 HBA Builder of the Year!

“My Dad always said, ‘If you’re going to do something, do it right the first time.’” Gil Paben has certainly applied this lesson and, through 30 years as Aspen Construction’s co-owner and president, he has served as an example of truly getting it done right.

Through his 42 total years as a custom home builder and remodeler, Paben has shown unwavering commitment to quality building. “There is nothing that I have built or worked on that I’m not proud of,” says Paben. Having worked as a custom home builder in northern Colorado since 1964, Paben has had many opportunities to demonstrate his craft. Now, driving around the communities he has helped to create, he can see many ex-amples of his hard work. In fact, Paben is sometimes called on to remodel homes that he originally helped to build in the early 1970s. Always the professional, even as a young craftsman, Paben kept plans of his jobs and has been able to pull these from his files to reference as they plan new work – much to the pleasure of the current homeowners.

Paben believes strongly in mentoring and educating those who are coming up after him, and has no qualms about sharing process documenta-tion. As a member of the Home Builders Association of Northern Colorado (HBA) and chairman of their Education Committee he coaches young build-ers to be more professional, to utilize business plans and detailed schedules, these tools help avoid long delays, lead to happier customers and higher profits overall. Not only can you find him serving as a role model to those currently in the industry but he is also a member of the Advisory Commit-tee to Centennial High School’s and Fossil Ridge High School’s carpentry programs. “I work with the teachers to make sure that the students learn the basics and have a good work ethic, which will help tremendously in applying for a job.”

Because of his exemplary leadership, Paben has been selected as Re-modeler of the Year for 2006 by the Home Builders Association of Northern Colorado, and deservedly so. “It’s humbling to be selected by your peers,” says Paben, “I’m most grateful. Our industry has lots of good hard-work-ing people willing to help with projects. I feel that our HBA is a partnership that works well [with local government] to help keep home prices down and quality high.”

The HBA Remodelers Council led the process in developing a non-profit organization called Building the Future. It promotes volunteerism and charitable giving among builders through its handicapped ramp project. The charity fields calls from individuals who do not have the resources or the financial ability to build residential wheelchair ramps. They provide free labor and find sponsors to pay for ramp materials, thus enabling independence for those who may not have had it previously.

Paving the way for those who will be building in the future, Gil Paben is a role model, a teacher, and a true leader in the industry. Con-gratulations to Gil Paben for being the 2006 HBA Remodeler of the Year!

Gil Pabenby Corey Radman

Mark J. Kesslerby Corey Radman and Dotti Weber

Builderof the year 2007

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"We've got a banker with plenty of horsepower." Imagine shopping for a new car in a park, surrounded by music and sculpture - and al l the

auto brands you want to compare, all in one place.

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"In a dealership t his spectacular; buying or servicing your car is a real pleasure," says Joe. "It's something we've all dreamed about for years.

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marcia and jerry donnan are partners in liFe and in Business. individually they each Bring unique aBilities to every endeavor they undertake, Be it raising a Family, growing a Business, or Building a home.

the donnan’s house is a concept solidiFied, with sweeping views unoBstructed By neighBoring structures or elements within the home itselF. carried By color and rooted in texture, the outdoors Flow inside. meadowland amBers Beam From alaBaster pendant lights in the dining room. the great room’s six chandeliers estaBlish the comBination oF oiled Bronze and golden light that carries throughout the house in dozens oF Fixtures large and small.

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Double fireplace enhances dining and conversation areas of Great Room.

Guy DiMatteo’s mosaic greets visitors in the Great Room’s entry.

They originated Factual Data Corp. in 1985 with the idea that speed, accuracy and excellent customer service would carve them a place in mortgage credit reporting. The Donnans possess diverse experiences in financial services and credit-reporting management; they are not afraid to expect the same high caliber performance they set for themselves from others. Their team responded in kind.

The success of Factual Data is founded upon tech-nological innovation, its people and community support, which has allowed for growth and the acquisition of 60+ companies nationwide. Headquartered in the Centerra Business Park, Loveland, Colorado, Factual Data went public in 1998, sold in 2003, and now operates as Kroll Factual Data. Marcia cuts to the core of it, “We have been fortunate. We had a vision; the members of our team shared our vision and drove it forward.”

The Donnans are now retired from Kroll Factual Data; while sons James, as president and Russ as chief information officer, propagate their father’s professional yet friendly atmosphere, which is evidenced by long term

employees and community involvement. KFD supports the community with ongoing philanthropy that supports the foundation of its success.

On a more personal level, Marcia and Jerry formed the Donnan Charitable Foundation, Inc., which targets needs of disadvantaged children. Recently incorporated, Donnan LTD invests in start-up companies and real estate investments in the region.

Marcia is active in Foothills Rotary, where she serves on the Board of Directors and the Community Service Committee. Jerry takes the management lead for the couple’s foundation and Donnan LTD. Jerry and Marcia have utilized their magnificent home to host fundraising events for Project Self Sufficiency (www.ps-s.org), Foot-hills Rotary Charitable Foundation (www.rotary5440.org/fortcollinsfoothillsco/Foundation.htm), Timberline Church (www.timberlinechurch.org) and Team RAMstrong, a co-operative fundraising venture linking CSU (www.ramna-tion.com/fundraiser/ramstrong.html) and the Lance Arm-strong Foundation (www.livestrongchallenge.org ).

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Getting startedBuilding a custom home starts with a vi-

sion to blend lifestyle, offices and residence into one unique unit. It requires a huge com-mitment of time and resources. The Donnan’s had a good start with a solid wish list of “what if’s” and a general concept.

How did the myriad of diverse elements come together into such smooth synchronic-ity?

The Donnan’s will tell you it was a com-bination of several factors.

First, they had to find the right building site. Jay Stoner, President of Stoner Company and developer of The Hill believes choosing a custom home site has many components, including open space, access to private lake, exercise trails, privacy, and view. The Hill evolved into a place where homeowners feel like “every day at home is a vacation” through careful consideration of each site’s impact on neighboring homes’ view and open space.

Marcia Donnan is pleased. “We have a sense of community here, but we are not on top of each other.”

Another huge part of the equation is the imaginative skill and innovative attitude of our region’s finest craftsmen. They dem-onstrated an inimitable willingness to play off one another’s abilities and ideas and take something from sketched hypothesis to fin-ished product. Jerry Donnan applauds these professionals, “We are amazed and in awe of the superb craftsmanship in all areas of the house. Their knowledge and abilities in the design and completion in their areas of specialty is just awesome.” Integral to this process was the masterful direction of builder Harry Poehlmann.

Poehlmann points to the Donnan’s. “From start to finish, working with the Don-nan’s was fun. Building a home starts with building a long term relationship with the family.” He notes it can take a year to design and over two years to build a custom home, so it is essential to think things through. “Men in particular, will research a car thor-oughly before making a purchase, but put less effort into buying a house. The features people want in a home depend on the age of the homeowners, if their children are young or grown, and their appreciation for detail.”

Even in the kitchen – it’s the viewThe kitchen is resplendent with the out

of doors. Its most distinguishing feature? A spectacular view of the lake, totally unob-structed by culinary fixtures. Spacious, invit-ing and carefully appointed, two cooks can easily work without crowding.

The house is designed with age-in-place forethought with accessibility and easy con-version in mind. All first floor thresholds are flat, two bathrooms are wheel-chair acces-sible, and an elevator facilitates movement between floors.

Newel post topper, “Dance of the Seasons” by Wyoming artist Dawn Senior-Trask, depicts 23

wildlife species.

Knotty alder’s warm tones pull together the soaring spaces of the Great Room’s vaulted ceiling dotted with magnificent chandeliers.

Ingeniously hidden two-story Christmas tree closet; coat closet sits beneath the curve of the stairs.

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Functionality defines fully appointed caterer’s kitchen: range, ovens,

warming drawers.

Island’s accessible drawers have self-closing “cushion”

mechanisms which “put the brakes on” just before the

drawer shuts.

Warm reds offset footed trio of wine chilling cabinet, farmhouse sink

and dishwasher topped by custom-patina antique marble counter.

Alabaster pendants scatter light over dining area in the Great Room

Custom made-in-place European style hood exemplifies craftsmen’s synergetic concept-to-reality process

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Gleaming copper backsplash, back-lighted stained glass, and custom pendant lamps invite lingering at the Great Room’s wet bar.

Pool table brings grassland golds indoors in the Great Room entertainment area.

Daily workouts are enhanced by resilient cork flooring in the fully equipped gym.

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The plains of the Serengeti pulse through the gentlemen’s retreat, glowing golden light through one-of-a-kind stained glass doors and reflecting in the single piece, textured edge marble bar.

A cozy sitting room replete with hearth over-stuffed chairs adjoins his and hers closets that rede-fine “walk-in.” The bathrooms suit personal prefer-ences in décor and style.

The reclaimed oak flooring adds character both in design and its seasoned surface. Organic leaf pat-terns adorn deck railings and outdoor light fixtures. Decks of African mahogany, crafted with hidden joinings provide retreats that chase the sun or hide from it.

A green house blooms year round in controlled temperatures, and even the garage detailing unites practicality and visual appeal. White wainscoting can be power-washed right along with the epoxy-gravel floor. Multi-level landscaping incorporates walls, plantings, and sculptured geese lifting off from a bubbling fountain by the front door. Around back an in-ground swimming pool enhances an outdoor entertainment area with comfortable seating and built-in grills.

Comfortable refinement envelopes the Don-nan’s residence, a house with its own personality of warmth and grace. It is at once their business center and their haven. A home that is uniquely their own.

Maryjo Faith Morgan is a freelance writer happy to be living in Loveland.

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22Chair fabric pattern accentuates African

theme of Gentlemen’s Retreat.

Ceiling Masquerade - textured wallpaper sporting a custom faux patina fools the eye

as hammered copper insets.

African theme in gentlemen’s retreat is accentuated by trophy-head drawer pulls and chiseled edge counter top.

Burnished copper sink, deep tones and tile detail distinguish this bathroom.

Gentlemen appreciate gender-specific fixtures.

Tile, light and design give each surface intrigue.

The fine craftsmanship that went into the Donnan’s magnificent home is available locally. These experienced professionals provided the skill:

Aneka Jensen Interiors (970) 212-2323www.anekajensen.com

Artistic Metal, Inc. (970) 568-4766

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26 D ave Calvin wanted to create a community unlike any other,” explains Linda Naticchioni, Cal-vin Enterprises Director of Op-erations. “So he came up with a unique concept.”

It’s a concept that included a residential neighbor-hood designed around 5 miles of walking trails and plenty of open space. At the heart of his plan was a bustling commercial center housing businesses that cater to local residents. “Most towns in the Midwest had some kind of central town square,” explains Naticchioni. “We wanted to recreate that here. We think it’s a concept that will draw people from all parts of Colorado.”

To capture the look for the Town Square, Calvin worked with Architect Roger Thorpe. “We wanted to cre-ate buildings that, architecturally, don’t look like a strip mall,” says Naticchioni. “Each building here has a differ-ent elevation and a different facade.”

But Calvin wanted to capture more than just the look of a small town, he wanted to incorporate the feeling of one too. That meant the plan had to include places to eat and drink. In addition to a coffee shop and an ice cream parlor, St. Michaels includes two unique restaurants. Now open, Harvest is a modern country kitchen.

“The food we’re doing is really comfortable and ac-cessible,” says D.J. Nagle, co-owner and one of Harvest’s top chefs. “It’s food that reminds everybody of home. It’s Sunday dinner at Grandma’s only with a cosmopolitan touch.” “Our vision is to take all of the great comfort foods and bring them to today’s dining style, using mod-ern cooking technology and adding new flavors,” agrees co-owner Mike Hood.

The Hobnobber Tavern, an old-fashioned Irish Pub, will open soon. “We see the pub as a social gathering

place,” explains Hood. “Not a sports bar, but a place where neighborhood people can come and hang out.”

Calvin also wanted to incorporate service oriented businesses into his Town Square. “I knew the developer and like his concept,” says Chuck Cooper, a certified fi-nancial planner and President of The Master’s Financial Group, one of the first businesses to sign on. “We knew that Dave would do things right.” Indeed Cooper liked the concept so well that he and his family built their home there, too. “By the time it’s finished, everything I want will be here. They’ve put together a good plan.”

Dentist Corte McGuffey, D.D.S. also like the Town Square concept and established his practice, McGuffey Bear Tooth Dental, P.C., there. “We just felt that St. Mi-chaels was just a bit different,” explains Dr. McGuffey. “We like the idea of being the ‘town’ dentist.”

Of course, what’s a town center without a large meeting hall or gathering place? The St. Michaels event center features two large meeting rooms and it has al-ready proven to be a popular choice among local brides. And for residents and members St. Michaels includes a pool.

But what truly sets St. Michaels apart is this small town’s family-friendly atmosphere. The two-acre part in the center of the Town Square is lined with beautiful trees, and includes a bell tower old fashioned lamp posts, an-tique benches, stone seating and a band-shell amphithe-ater. The area hosts countless family and kids’ events and activities including an Irish Festival in April and a summer concert series.

“If you haven’t been out here, come visit,” invites Cooper. You’ll be glad you did.

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A s development continues up and down the front range, numer-ous companies here in northern Colorado are beginning to see the benefits of going green. Starting with the design phase

through the construction phase and continuing on throughout the entire life of the building, devel-opers can see serious economic benefits from the added efficiency and decreased waste of environ-mentally sound development.

It may seem at first glance that protecting the environment for future generations and pro-tecting a companies’ bottom line are conflicting goals—but in reality the two go hand in hand. While the initial building costs are a bit higher for green buildings, the long-term benefits make green buildings a wise investment. “It will save you money down the road, no question about it,” says John Sinnett, Vice President of Sinnett Build-ers. “You may see a five percent increase in the initial costs for construction but then see a thirty percent decrease in the utility bills for that build-ing.” He estimates that green buildings pay them-selves off easily in ten years based on the savings on utility bills alone.

Matt Brooksmith, a Sustainable Designer at The Neenan Company agrees. “Every client has a certain budget—what we bring to the table are options. A client may want to spend more up front when they realize that the increased costs will be paid off in seven to ten years. Most build-ings are used much longer than that, which means that in the long run it actually saves money for the client.”

Other benefits are more difficult to measure, yet are equally substantial. “How do you mea-sure all of the benefits of green buildings?” asks Albert Hamill, Senior Manager at Heath Construc-tion, builder of the green award-winning Harmony Library building. “It’s hard to analyze the mental and physical health of the workers or the quality of work that they do with increased indoor air qual-

ity, better day lighting, reduced toxins from car-pets and so on.” He is quick to point out that a number of studies have demonstrated measurable benefits. “Studies show increased production and reduced absenteeism; one study even showed that school kids actually retain more information in green school buildings.”

All of these benefits definitely add up. Ac-cording to Kathy Collier, Coordinator of the Cli-mate Wise program sponsored by the city of Fort Collins, partners have saved $4.3 million dollars in implementing projects under Climate Wise since the inception of the program in the year 2000. “Companies see both the environmental side and the economic side and are excited to participate,” she says. “They are learning innovative ways to save money and to help the environment. It’s our job to help companies achieve their goals by con-ducting assessments and making recommen-dations in order to help them prioritize.” Climate Wise is developing a network of experts from the business community who are working to share their experiences and their expertise, making it easier and easier for companies to build green.

Hamill believes that this kind of net-working is a key element of the green build-ing movement. He says that the key is in-tegration at all levels of the process, which takes some expertise and experience. “Does it require some work? Yes. But if design-ers get more experience then it can become standard,” says Hamill. “It’s still a relatively new concept and it requires integrated de-sign—the architect, engineers, owners, and contractors must all work together. It may take a bit more time and money up front, but in the long run you get a great deal.”

Dr. Ted Mioduski, owner of the Sun-dance Professional Centre in Loveland which is scheduled to be completed by Drahota Commer-cial in the spring of 2007, is counting on the ben-efits of building green. “It’s a win-win situation,”

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he says. “Owners save, the community benefits, and I provide a cleaner environment for my staff and patients.” The building, which will be the new home of Mioduski’s Implant and General Dentistry of Northern Colorado, is planned to be certified “gold” under the Leadership in Energy and Envi-ronmental Design (LEED) green building rating sys-tem, which was developed to standardize green building development across the country.

Hamill believes strongly that as builders gain experience, more and more of them will become part of the LEED program. “Right now few de-signers are LEED designers, but once you’ve done it once or twice it just becomes standard practice,” he says. “The minimum LEED requirements are fairly easy to get and provide good cost returns. The platinum level has the highest payback, but also requires the highest initial investment.”

Whatever level of certification a builder works toward, the efforts will pay off in the long run. “There are no studies out there that have shown that LEED is not cost effective,” says Hamill.

Brooksmith, who points to the New Belgium Brewery in north Fort Collins as a prime example of an environmentally sound design, believes that green buildings can both save money and dramati-cally benefit the environment. “The energy sav-ings can be significant, which reduces the amount of carbon in the atmosphere,” he says. “Carbon emissions are the largest contributors to climate change.”

Collier agrees that reducing global warming is one of the key benefits of designing more ef-ficient buildings. “Day lighting can reduce energy consumption which can decrease emissions from coal-fired power plants, and people sometimes forget that the treatment of water creates gas emissions also.” Green buildings can save water through the use of water-efficient fixtures and landscaping, adding yet another benefit to the long list of advantages of going green.

“There are a ton of things that you can do,” says Sinnett. “Recycling materials, planning for pedestrian access, reducing water usage from landscaping and toilets, upgrading insulation, using natural lighting and heating—the whole industry is starting to move in that direction and they can already see it working financially.”

So whether your goal is to see a healthier tomorrow or a healthier bottom line, the answer seems to be the same—build green.

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Centennial Elementary School in Loveland has just complet-ed construction and begun use of their nearly 28,000 square foot addition designed by architect, Jeffrey Krueger

of Krueger Architects & Planners, Inc. and built by Alliance Construction Solutions, LLC. Krueger employed energy efficient design to create what the Department of Energy (DOE) terms, a “high performance school.” Alliance Construction So-lutions, also firmly committed to environmentally conscious building, took extra care in every way to reduce and recycle on the job site.

The beauty of the design all comes down to heating, cooling, and lighting. By finding ways to work with the sun’s energy instead of against it, Krueger has saved Centennial Elementary 33%-35% on energy costs compared to other school buildings. Here are some of the strategies that were suggested by Krueger, approved by Thomp-son School District, and implemented by Alliance.

DayliGhT harvEsTiNGKrueger notes that “20% of a building’s en-

ergy costs are in the lights.” His building design orients the windows and walls southward along

an east-west access to capture the most sun possi-ble. “Taking advantage of the passive solar on the south side was kind of a gimmee,” says Krueger. Using DOE developed software called Energy 10, he estimated that the south facing glass needed to be increased in area by 33% to get positive solar gain for the winter months.

Clearstory windows were integrated into the peaks along the roof line. Light shelves, installed just under the windows, reflect sunlight to the metal roof and then back down to the floor, thus light-ing and w a r m i n g the interior c o r r i d o r s year-round.

Tech-savvy auto-matic daylight dimming was used as the primary lighting system in the building, meaning that the rooms’ lights can sense when daylight is adequate and additional fluorescents are not needed. While teachers can still override the system when

needed, for most of the day the electric lights are unnecessary. Classrooms are also equipped with motion sensors that dim the rooms’ lights if they are empty.

An additional benefit to the cost savings is in academics. According to DOE studies, student test scores are 15%-20% higher when classrooms are lit with natural daylight as opposed to 40 ft. candle, florescent light. Princi-pal of Centennial Elementary,

Marcia Ross, states, “The addition is wonderful! Teachers really love the windows and the open feel. The natural light now plays into our learn-ing environment. Everyone feels a little more en-ergized by the natural light that will help us all be

“Most architects have not made efficiency their prime design focus since energy has been relatively cheap in the past twenty years.”

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better learners and teachers.”

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the exterior windows are an example of a passive solar system that takes advantage of the seasonal changes in the sun’s path to precisely block or al-low sunlight exactly when it is needed. The anod-ized aluminum sun shades are carefully cut and installed at precise dimensions and angles. In the summer when the sun is high in the sky and would overheat the rooms, they block light. In the winter, when the sun is lower on the horizon, the shades don’t interfere with the light’s passage into the room, which both heats and lights the space.

HEaTiNG & CooLiNGSeveral components keep Centennial cooler

in summer and warmer in winter. Thermal mass is maintained through use of concrete blocks. So, the more mass there is in the walls, the easier it is to maintain an even building temperature. Even at night when the furnaces are turned down the in-terior temperatures drop only 10º. Extra insulation in the roof and walls bring an R value of 30 for the roof and R10 for the walls. The extra investment in materials will pay off incrementally over time in savings on heating and cooling. Clearstories top the building as bright blue ornamental-look-ing peaks, but also pocket the rising hot air in the summer.

PLaNNiNG EquaLS PayBaCkKrueger in concert with Thompson School

District Energy Manager, Rob Stafford, devel-oped the energy specifics for the building. Then Krueger created the plan, which he presented to the district’s board of directors. “It was a tough sell,” says Krueger, to educate the school district about these design strategies. “It took some ex-planation for them to believe the solutions were really this simple.”

Passive solar systems like the clearstories and light shelves, solar shades on the windows, and reflective painted roofing material aren’t compli-cated nor that expensive. It sounds too easy and causes one to wonder why we don’t see more of this. Krueger explains, “Most architects have not made it their prime design focus since energy has been relatively cheap in the past twenty years.” However now with energy and building costs ris-ing, one has to consider all factors more carefully.

Bond Administrator for Thompson School District, Jay Earl, says, “We made a concentrated effort to get the best bang for the buck. We col-

Solar shades keep Centennial Elementary at desired temperatures.

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laborated to maximize the resources during the design of the building. Over the long term, we expect excellent payback on these decisions. And I think we’ve already begun to see results.” True, says Krueger. “Building heating systems only turn on 7 to 8 times per day instead of 20.” And even during construction, without the benefit of the furnace, Alliance work crews had no need for supplemental heat because interior temperatures were 50º or greater – just from the solar gain.

Careful Planning leads toflawless exeCution

Alliance Construction Solutions Assistant Project Manager, Tom Dini, was squarely on the same green-colored page with Krueger. “We made a concentrated effort to recycle as much as possible.” Their crews separated all the construc-tion debris: block, brick, and drywall from lumber from trash. Overall, they were able to recycle an eye-popping 80% of all the debris, keeping a mountain of reusable and recyclable material out of the landfill.

Alliance is firmly committed to building as environmentally conscientiously as possible. “We always try to purchase local products, which re-quire less shipping, less trucking, and therefore, result in fewer CO2 emissions. It’s a small piece in the puzzle but it adds up in the big picture.” Most of the lumber, cinder, blocks, and brick for Cen-tennial Elementary were purchased locally.

About environmentally conscious design Dini says, “Little by little, we are seeing more and more of these strategies. Architects, engineers, and owners are becoming more aware of the green factor versus cost. There is a stigma is that ‘going green’ will cost you but there are many ways you can be greener without a big increase in cost. In long run over the life-span of the building, that will be recouped due to energy savings”

Alliance encourages all their employees to keep conservation in mind as they work. The com-pany even has a committee called the Green Team (of which, Dini is a member) that meets monthly to strategize about promoting new green trends. Dini, a Professional Engineer who is LEEP AP ac-credited, is proud to represent Alliance in their work in the community.

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To better understand the significance of LEED certification, it’s useful to have more information about the USGBC and the LEED-EB designation itself. The USGBC has, as its core purpose, the transformation of how buildings and communities are designed, built and operated – thus improving the quality of life by enabling a socially and environmentally healthy, prosperous society. The USGBC is the United States’ foremost coalition of leaders from throughout the building industry, representing over 6,000 member organizations, working to ensure that buildings are environmentally

responsible, profitable and healthy for the people who live or work in them. The US-GBC develops various programs and services, forges strategic alliances with key indus-try, research and government entities. Through the collective power of its members, the USGBC is playing a major role in moving more and more builders and building owners to “build green.”

The LEED-EB certification complements the LEED Green Building Rating System for new construction and major renovations. It is part of a suite of LEED assessment tools being developed by the USGBC to promote sustainable design, construction and operations practices in buildings throughout the United States. LEED-EB certification applies to existing buildings that are seeking LEED certification for the first time, as well as projects previously certified under LEED standards for new construction. LEED-EB

F ounded in 1967, Porter Industries is a leading commercial and residential cleaning service serving northern Colo-rado and southern Wyoming. The com-pany also offers high-tech and bio-tech cleaning services as well as other spe-

cialized services for commercial, residential and industrial clients.As a Green Cleaning Consultant, Porter offers its clients a

wide variety of services including: comprehensive strategies to help attain safe, healthy high-performing buildings; cleaning approach-es, procedures, guidelines and best practices supported by effective training materials; environmentally friendly purchasing guidelines for selecting cleaning chemicals, paper and other items; initiatives encouraging occupant involvement in support of the overall envi-ronmental program; communication materials to educate key audi-ences about environmental efforts; and assistance in earning cred-its toward certification by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) under the LEED for Existing Building (LEED-EB) category.

Porter Industries is eminently qualified to advise its clients on how to achieve LEED-EB certification; the company “walks the talk”- doing, in its own business, what they advise its clients to do. In 2006, Porter earned the LEED-EB Gold certification - one of the top energy and environmental design designations from the USGBC - for its headquarters building at 5202 Granite Street in Loveland. In receiving the LEED-ED certification, the company be-came the first for-profit, privately owned business in the eight-state Rocky Mountain region, the first building service contractor in the nation, and just the eighth U.S. building to receive the designation. Porter Industries’ energy-efficient headquarters building features perimeter offices, natural lighting, operable windows and hands-free washrooms. The company’s green business program includes

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With its LEED-EB accreditation, Porter Indus-tries joins similarly certified organizations such as the California Environmental Protection Agency, the National Geographic Society, and JohnsonDi-versey. The Fort Collins Area Chamber of Com-merce, The Ashkin Group, the USGBC, the City of Loveland, the Colorado CleanTech and others have recognized Porter for its green approach to doing business. While the company is proud of its accomplishments to date, CEO Steve Hendrickson enthusiastically looks for more green achievements in the future. “Our journey to advance sustainable cleaning practices is just beginning.”

Court Klinck is a freelance writer living in Greeley.

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Marble’s experts, it is the place where your family and friends will love to gather. BC Granite & Marble is a family owned and operated company that makes customer satisfaction their first priority.

BC Granite & Marble1847 E Harmony Rd #8, Fort Collins

(970) 377-0049

Custom engraved granite sink backsplash is rugged and reflects your Colorado style! Fort Collins Monument & Stone engraves anything you can imagine for both residential and commercial projects. From

countertops and backsplashes to public art to the granite signs noting I-25 & Hwy 34 at Centerra, Fort Collins Monument & Stone has the

skill and the experience to create just what you need.

Fort Collins Monument & stone824 East Lincoln Ave., Fort Collins

(970) 482-5024 or Toll Free (877)974-5460

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Tobacco colored travertine envelops you with comfort and natural beauty in this fully enclosed, steamer shower. Built from ¾” slab travertine that was

sealed and polished to a smooth finish, the stone was carefully affixed to the custom angles of the bathroom’s coffered ceiling. Finished with 3 shower heads and 2 stereo speakers, this shower will make you want to move in

and stay a while!

rock solid Marble & Granite1132 Monroe Ave, Loveland

(970) 663-3250

Travertine – another optionin natural stone finishes.

Magnificent and relaxing, travertine sets an amazing backdrop for the fabulous views in this master bath. Polished to a high sheen, the toffee colored stone is used throughout the bathroom on the tub deck, the floor, and the tub surround. Castorena Marble & Granite, LLC is a family owned & operated company with a combined experience of over thirty years.

Castorena Marble& Granite, llC.1934 E Lincoln Ave, Fort Collins(970) 221-3090

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Horsetooth • 420-1820Deanna McCreryHarmony • 377-4901

Terry McNealHarmony • 691-1550

Elaine C. MinorHorsetooth • 215-9236

Sally MoningerCenterra • 227-1486

Jim MurrayHorsetooth • 215-9100

Dave MuthHarmony • 481-5963

Rob MygattWindsor • 229-5411

Carl NelsonHorsetooth • 377-6009

Matt NesbittMulberry • 690-7155

Mary O’NealGreeley • 378-2299

Bud RazeyMulberry • 690-0700

Miki RothCenterra • 679-1568

John SimmonsCenterra • 481-1250

Stacy SledgeHorsetooth • 308-9000

Todd SledgeHorsetooth • 222-9120

Felipe SorzanoWindsor • 222-4423

Janet StewartHorsetooth • 377-6054

Kim SummittCenterra • 689-6950

Don SvitakHarmony • 215-1571

Patricia StreeterGreeley/Horsetooth

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Dave TrujilloCenterra • 222-0340

Karla VanDenBergGreeley • 405-8530

Bill WestHorsetooth • 690-0505

Harleen AlexanderHarmony • 377-4933

Kathy ArentsHarmony • 222-1784

Georgena ArnettLoveland • 481-9801

Cindy BlachMulberry • 481-5821

Brian BogaardHarmony • 377-4954

Judy BogaardHarmony • 377-4931

Jim ChanceHarmony • 377-4942

Nancy ChurchwellCenterra • 213-0554

Rusty CollinsHorsetooth • 690-0678

Kelli CouchCenterra • 310-8804

Joanne De’LeonMulbverry • 419-2310

Rita GordonHarmony • 217-7522

Cathy GozaGreeley • 304-2148

Brian GraubergerHorsetooth • 690-9746

Matt HaskellMulberry • 419-2346

Paula HaweWindsor • 229-5404

Linda HopkinsHarmony • 377-4916

Russ HunterHarmony • 377-4908

Keith HuntsmanHarmony • 377-4941

David “DJ” JohnsonMulberry • 213-0648

Randy JosephHorsetooth • 377-6042

Shelly KerrHorsetooth • 566-3298

Linda KoentoppHarmony • 222-4847

Andrea KraftCenterra • 290-3758

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Horsetooth • 420-1820Deanna McCreryHarmony • 377-4901

Terry McNealHarmony • 691-1550

Elaine C. MinorHorsetooth • 215-9236

Sally MoningerCenterra • 227-1486

Jim MurrayHorsetooth • 215-9100

Dave MuthHarmony • 481-5963

Rob MygattWindsor • 229-5411

Carl NelsonHorsetooth • 377-6009

Matt NesbittMulberry • 690-7155

Mary O’NealGreeley • 378-2299

Bud RazeyMulberry • 690-0700

Miki RothCenterra • 679-1568

John SimmonsCenterra • 481-1250

Stacy SledgeHorsetooth • 308-9000

Todd SledgeHorsetooth • 222-9120

Felipe SorzanoWindsor • 222-4423

Janet StewartHorsetooth • 377-6054

Kim SummittCenterra • 689-6950

Don SvitakHarmony • 215-1571

Patricia StreeterGreeley/Horsetooth

412-8900

Dave TrujilloCenterra • 222-0340

Karla VanDenBergGreeley • 405-8530

Bill WestHorsetooth • 690-0505

Harleen AlexanderHarmony • 377-4933

Kathy ArentsHarmony • 222-1784

Georgena ArnettLoveland • 481-9801

Cindy BlachMulberry • 481-5821

Brian BogaardHarmony • 377-4954

Judy BogaardHarmony • 377-4931

Jim ChanceHarmony • 377-4942

Nancy ChurchwellCenterra • 213-0554

Rusty CollinsHorsetooth • 690-0678

Kelli CouchCenterra • 310-8804

Joanne De’LeonMulbverry • 419-2310

Rita GordonHarmony • 217-7522

Cathy GozaGreeley • 304-2148

Brian GraubergerHorsetooth • 690-9746

Matt HaskellMulberry • 419-2346

Paula HaweWindsor • 229-5404

Linda HopkinsHarmony • 377-4916

Russ HunterHarmony • 377-4908

Keith HuntsmanHarmony • 377-4941

David “DJ” JohnsonMulberry • 213-0648

Randy JosephHorsetooth • 377-6042

Shelly KerrHorsetooth • 566-3298

Linda KoentoppHarmony • 222-4847

Andrea KraftCenterra • 290-3758

Sally LeeHorsetooth •227-7742

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One-of-a-kind decorative accent tiles are hand-molded from copper with rooster shapes. Molded with castes, they come in 20 different finishes and can capture any shape imaginable. Deco rooster tiles are inset in this custom stovetop backsplash with peach travertine one inch tiles interspersed with pewter four inch squares featuring a copper insert (also hand molded).

avalanche floor Coverings 7715 Colland Drive, Fort Collins(970) 203-1000www.avalanchefloorcoverings.com

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Kitchens and baths are no longer just about function. Consumers want working spaces with convenience features and products that please the eye. Rope legs turn this kitchen cabinet into a striking piece of furniture. A brown glaze and sienna stain accentuate the beauty of this maple cabinet.

Kitchen & Bath Design Center can assist you in creating a look that reflects your unique style. Detail makes all the difference! We are your creative resource, your partner inbuilding just what you envision.

kitchen & Bath Design Center226 Remington Street #2, Fort Collins970-227-3424www.kitchenbathdesignctr.com

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Listelles in the bathroom are rectangular accents, generally used as a linear design

element. Handsomly adorning the top of the ceramic tile on the wall of this men’s bath,

these diamond and triangular tiles are versatile, durable, easy to care for, and mesmerizing in

their pattern. Installation at Style Media & Design.

Dale’s Carpet one3608 Automation Way, Fort Collins

(970) 223-3596

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Thinking Colorado design? Think copper! This Linkasink lavatory from Dahl Decorative Kitchen and Bath is made of hand-pounded, 10 gauge copper. Being a natural material, it will patina over time like many materials used in Colorado-styled homes. It has been accented with a beautiful natural slate tile counter. Sink is available in dark bronze, satin or polished nickel, or a pewter finish.

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November 18Hilton fort CollinsA winter wonderland

greeted over 675 elegantly

dressed guests at the

24th annual Respite Care

Holiday Ball. Old friends

and new to this Respite

Care signature event

strolled through over 140

Silent, 6 Grand Silent

Auction displays and a car

raffle display of a Saturn

VUE. Dancing capped the

exciting night. A special

evening was had by all

as guests raised over

$161,000 for Respite Care

and their mission to help

Larimer County children

and their families with

developmental disabilities.

Raffle Car Winner Debra Lewis with Sherry Pelton, LeAnn Massey and Doug Axtell

Left top to bottom:Eric and Pat Dengler, Lane & Molly Everitt

Right top to bottom:David, Ann, Grant & Anne Everitt

names of respite care:

1) big picLeft top to bottom:Eric and Pat Dengler, Lane & Molly EverittRight top to bottom:

David, Ann, Grant & Anne Everitt

2) 3) Lynn & Paul Versteeg

4) Maggie Lillyblade, Muguel Burbano & Annie

Lillyblade

5) Pat & Larry Kendall

6) Shelly Tuinstra, Laura Osborn, Chris Schlag

7) Raffle Car Winner Debra Lewis with sherry Pelton, Leann Massey and doug axtell

Cathy & Richard Schott

Lynn & Paul Versteeg

Pat & Larry Kendall

Shelly Tuinstra, Laura Osborn, Chris Schlag

Maggie Lillyblade,Muguel Burbano & Annie Lillyblade

Matt & Debra Rogers

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Colorado’s #1 Full-Service Real Estate Company

Sue Coburn970.222-1773

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Fort Collins, CO702 W. Drake Rd.

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Sharon Ellis • Kelly Ellis303.868.0757

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Designed with creativity and distinction.

Brannen Design and Construction takes a unique team approach to build your dream home. From architecture to interior design, we work with our

customers to provide a complete custom experience. Custom homes starting in the $900,000’s

Visit our estate lot collection

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about towna r t s a l i v e ! d i n n e r

November 18Union Colony Civic Center Greeleynearly 200 guests gathered for the 4th annual

arts alive! dinner and reception to honor ruth

and norman savig and Carl Gerbrandt for their

lifetime of outstanding commitment and contri-

butions to the Greeley arts scene. Proceeds from

the elegant evening help to fund scholarships

for graduates of Greeley High schools who are

studying the arts at UnC or aims.

Bev & Howard Skinner

Charmaine Coppom, Carl Gerbrandt,Ruth & Norm Savig

Vicky & Jim Klingman

Dik Munson, Jane Altberg

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Nyla & Mark Driscoll

Bill Style, Alesa Locklear

Brian Gary,Vicki Lutz

Debbie & Reverend David Williams

Jane & Steve Ray

November 11Hilton Fort Collinsan elegant setting of purple, black and white

welcomed 400 guests to this black-tie optional

event. guests dined and bid on both silent and

live auction items and honored visionaries alesa

& Bill locklear, the talented fabric of legacies

Quilters and author diane mott davidson. the

evening grossed nearly $120,00 for victims of

domestic abuse.

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Georgine Bush

about townC R O S S R O A D S S A F E H O U S E G A L A G R E AT C H R I S T M A S H A L L

November 10-15Lincoln CenterViewed by over 20,000 people, this seasonal

favorite kicks off the holiday season with the

Hall of Trees, an exquisite display of beautifully

decorated Christmas trees created by area busi-

nesses. The additional Hall of Gifts exhibits hand

crafted items from over 50 artisans and provides

a 3-day shopping extravaganza. Proceeds benefit

the Lincoln Center Support League and their

PR-1 enrichment programs of theatre, dance and

Summer Terrace Garden Concerts.

Kathy Morgan

Joyce Hart

Sarah Parrish

Lee Cook

Brian Gary &Vicki Lutz

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Albracht’s One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning understands how important minutes can be when you experience furnace or air problems. Their experts in the big yellow trucks can render home service immediately and they guarantee: “Always on time, or you don’t pay a dime!” If it’s your time, lose no time in calling Albracht’s One Hour.

about townN i g h t l i g h t s

Susan Walker

Rob Stumbaugh

Randy Demario

Cheri Lamperes & Craig Secher

Greg Metzo

December 1First Presbyterianthe chilly night did not deter hundreds of

the community as they came to the 9th an-

nual Nightlights event. Music filled the air as

performances by several individuals including

the Centennial Children’s Chorus warmed the

hearts of patrons, ending with the lighting of the

one-of-a-kind 50’ tree with more than 10,000

lights. hundreds of local businesses and individu-

als sponsored a strand of lights and helped to

benefit Realities for Children and their programs

serving the abused and neglected children in

larimer County.

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about townN I G H T L I G H T S G R A N D F I N A L E F E S T I VA L O F T R E E S

December 2union Colony Civic CenterOver 10,000 of the local community strolled through the winter wonderland of decorated trees

and wreaths to view magnificent yuletide displays and listen to the joyous sounds of Christmas

choirs and musicians. Families enjoyed many holiday activities as part of the 9-day event. The

celebration culminated with a Poinsettia Pops Concert and Live and Silent Auction Grand Finale.

This 22nd annual event raised nearly $25,000 for the Union Colony Civic Center and the Greeley

Philharmonic Orchestra.

Phyllis & Larry Eaton

Cindy Schmidt & Rhonda Welch

Sarah & Tony Fink

Randy Demario

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Style’S Building & Remodeling diRectoRy is a handy ResouRce foR locating individuals and companies involved in the Building tRades. use it as a RefeRence guide to help you with youR Building oR Remodeling pRojects.

Building & Remodeling

2007 DirectoryArchitectsKrueger Architects & Planners Inc.407 N Lincoln Ave Ste 103Loveland............................................970.613.1788

Art GlAssDimensions in Art Glass LLCwww.dimensionsinartglass.comLoveland............................................970.461.4828

BAnks/FinAncinGCapital West National Bankwww.cwnbank.comFort Collins .......................................970.282.2400

Home State Bankwww.HomeStateBank.comFort Collins/Loveland970.203.6100

Builders & remodelers commerciAlDrahota www.drahota.comFort Collins ........................................970.204.0100

Sinnett Builderswww.sinnettbuilders.comFort Collins ........................................970.493.1770

Builders & remodelers residentiAlAd-Jac Construction, Co. LLC6342 W 10th StreetGreeley ....................................... 970.356.1511

Armstead Construction, Inc.www.armsteadconstruction.comFort Collins ........................................970.472.1113

Brannen Design and Constructionwww.brannenhomes.comFort Collins .................................... 970.988.0238

Glen Companies – Seven Lakes www.SevenLakesColorado.com 3153 Crooked Wash Dr 970.663.4522

HighCraft Builderswww.highcraft.netFort Collins ........................................970.472.8100

Poehlmann Construction Co.www.poehlmann construction.comLoveland............................................970.278.1930

Stoner Companywww.stonerco.comFort Collins ........................................970.229.1952

BuildinG mAteriAlsBMC Westwww.bmcwest.comFort Collins ......................................970.482.1510

Cedar Westwww.cedarsupply.comFort Collins ......................................970.663.2828

decorAtinG GAlleryPalmer Flowers & Decorating Gallerywww.palmerflowers.com ........................................Fort Collins .......................................970.226.0200

doorsDeines Custom Doorwww.deinescustomdoor.comNorthern Colorado ............................970.482.4806

electricGregory Electric Incwww.gregoryelectricinc.com ..................................970.224.3242/970.669.7609

Floor coverinGsAdvanced Interiors Inc821 E Mulberry St ....................................................Fort Collins .......................................970.482.6242

Avalanche Floor Coveringswww.avalanchefloorcoverings.comFort Collins ....................................... 970.203.1000

The Carpet Club Design Club1109 8th AvenueGreeley ..............................................970.353.5031

Dale’s Carpet One3608 Automation WayFort Collins ........................................970.223.3596

Lee’s Hardwood Flooring201 N 7th StreetWindsor ............................................970.686.5443

Western Floorswww.westernfloors.comLoveland............................................970.667.6444

GrAnite & mArBleBC Granite & Marblewww.bcgraniteandmarble.comFort Collins ........................................970.377.0049

Rock Solid Marble & Granitewww.rocksolidmarblegraniteloveland.comLoveland............................................970.663.3250

heAtinG & Air conditioninGAlbracht’s One Hour Heating & Air Conditioningwww.onehourair.comFC-970.224.5756 Lovleand-970.663.4002

American Services, Incwww.americanserve.comFort Collins ........................................970.482.8141

home FurnishinGsPatio & Dining Lifestyles215 S College AveFort Collins ........................................970.484.2940

Waddo Furniture Company314 E Mountain AveFort Collins ........................................970.223.4012

Woodley’s Fine Furniturewww.woodleys.comFort Collins .......................................970.282.7228

interior desiGnersAlbrecht Interior DesignFort Collins ........................................970.225.1356

Alpha Design Group, LLCwww.alpha-design-group.comNorthern Colorado ............................970.396.4353

Aneka Jensen Interiorswww.anekajensen.comFort Collins .......................................970.212.2323

Tuscany Interior Designwww.tuscanyinteriordesigns.comLoveland............................................970.667.0927

kitchen & BAthColorado Kitchen & Bathwww.ckbsales.comGreeley 970.353.2890 & Estes Park 970.586.3845

Dahl Decorative Kitchen and Bath2105 E 11th Street Ste 100Loveland............................................970.203.9203

Kitchen & Bath Design Center, Inc.www.kitchenbathdesignctr.comFort Collins ........................................970.224.3424

lAndscApinGAlpine Gardenswww.alpinelandscaping.com970.226.2296/970.506.2727

Lindgren Landscaping & Irrigation, Inc.www.lindgrenlandscape.comNorthern Colorado ............................970.226.5677

liGhtinGThe Light Centerwww.lightcenterinc.comFort Collins ........................................970.226.3430

mAsonryDi Matteo Masonry918 LaporteFort Collins ........................................970.484.6558

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Decorating center

Palmer Flowers and Decorating Gallerywww.palmerflowers.com Fort Collins ......................................970.226.0200

Doors

Deines Custom Doorwww.deinescustomdoor.comNorthern Colorado .........................970.482.4806

electric

Gregory Electric Incwww.gregoryelectricinc.com................................... 970.224.3242/970.669.7609

Floor covering

Advanced Interiors Inc821 E Mulberry StFort Collins .....................................970.482.6242

Avalanche Floor Coveringswww.avalanchefloorcoverings.comNorthern Colorado ........................ 970.203.1000

Dale’s Carpet One3608 Automation WayFort Collins ......................................970.223.3596

Western Floorswww.westernfloors.comLoveland ..........................................970.667.6444

granite & Marble

BC Granite & Marblewww.bcgraniteandmarble.comFort Collins ......................................970.377.0049

Rock Solid Marble & Granitewww.rocksolidmarblegraniteloveland.comLoveland ..........................................970.663.3250

Heating & air conDitioning

Albracht’s One Hour Heating & Air Conditioningwww.onehourair.com.................................. 970.224.5756/970.663.4002

American Services, Incwww.americanserve.comFort Collins ......................................970.482.8141

HoMe FurnisHings

Patio & Dining Lifestyles215 S College AveFort Collins ......................................970.484.2940

Waddo Furniture Company314 E Mountain AveFort Collins ......................................970.223.4012

Woodley’s Fine Furniturewww.woodleys.comFort Collins .....................................970.282.7228

interior Designers

Albrecht Interior DesignFort Collins ......................................970.225.1356

Alpha Design Group, LLCwww.alpha-design-group.comNorthern Colorado .........................970.396.4353

Aneka Jensen Interiorswww.anekajensen.comFort Collins .....................................970.212.2454

Tuscany Interior Designwww.tuscanyinteriordesigns.comLoveland ..........................................970.667.0927

KitcHen & batH

Colorado Kitchen & Bathwww.ckbsales.comGreeley & Estes Park .....................970.353.2890

Dahl Decorative Kitchen and Bath2105 E 11th Street Ste 100Loveland ..........................................970.203.9203

Kitchen & Bath Design Center, Inc.www.kitchenbathdesignctr.comFort Collins ......................................970.224.3424

lanDscaping

Alpine Gardenswww.alpinelandscaping.com.................................. 970.226.2296/970.506.2727

Lindgren Landscaping & Irrigation, Inc.www.lindgrenlandscape.comNorthern Colorado ........................970.226.5677

ligHting

The Light Centerwww.lightcenterinc.comFort Collins ......................................970.226.3430

Masonry

Di Matteo Masonry918 LaporteFort Collins ......................................970.484.6558

Mortgage

Aspen Creek Financial116 N College Ave Ste 1Fort Collins ......................................970.224.9749

Fort Collins Mortgagewww.fortcollinsmortgage.comFort Collins ......................................970.484.5626

Mosaic tile

Alex Gupton, Incwww.alexgupton.comNorthern Colorado ........................970.667.8887

ornaMental iron/Metal

Artistic MetalFort Collins ......................................970.568.4766

Colorado Iron & Metalwww.coloradoironmetal.comFort Collins ......................................970.482.7707

pluMbing

Colorado Plumbing Inc.Email: coloradoplumbing@qwest.netFort Collins ......................................970.484.9922

real estate

The Group, Inc.www.thegroupinc.comFort Collins ......................................970.229.0700

Keller Williams RealtyEmail: hdeforge@kw.comLoveland ..........................................970.430.1618

Properties West Ltd-Brian Steving IVwww.newloveland.comLoveland ..........................................970.290.1500

Re/Max Alliance-Dennis Schickwww.dennisschick.comFort Collins ......................................970.567.3942

Re/Max Alliance-Jesse Kershnerwww.jessekershner.comFort Collins ......................................970.567.0279

resiDential DevelopMents

Harmony Club in TImnathBrian Brauberger-The Group, Inc.Fort Collins ......................................970.690.9746

Water Valleywww.watervalley.comWindsor ...........................................970.686.5828

rooFing

Front Range Roofing Systems LLCFort Collins ......................................970.224.5052Greeley ............................................970.353.2322

storage solutions

Eliminate the Clutterwww.eliminatetheclutter.comNorthern Colorado ........................ 970.481.4805

WinDoW treatMents

Gotcha Coveredwww.gotchacoveredwindows.comNorthern Colorado ........................970.266.1050

Innovative Openingswww.innovativeopenings.comNorthern Colorado ........................970.229.5933

Master resiDential coMMunitiesHarmony Club in TImnathBrian Brauberger-The Group, Inc.Fort Collins ........................................970.690.9746

Water Valleywww.watervalley.comWindsor ............................................970.686.5828

MortgageAspen Creek Financial116 N College Ave Ste 1Fort Collins ........................................970.224.9749

Fort Collins Mortgagewww.fortcollinsmortgage.comFort Collins ........................................970.484.5626

Mosaic tileAlex Gupton, Incwww.alexgupton.comNorthern Colorado ............................970.667.8887

natural builDing MaterialsArkins Park Stonewww.arkinsparkstone.comLoveland ...........................................970.663.1920

ornaMental iron/Metal Artistic MetalFort Collins ........................................970.568.4766

Colorado Iron & Metalwww.coloradoironmetal.comFort Collins ........................................970.482.7707

pluMbingColorado Plumbing Inc.Email: coloradoplumbing@qwest.netFort Collins ........................................970.484.9922

real estateColdwell Bankerwww.coloradohomes.comFort Collins Office .............................970.223.6500

Coldwell Banker-Shirley Watsonshirley@shirleywatson.comFort Collins ........................................970.419.2205

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