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Barrett Studio ArchitectsHeadlinesBSA's Living Architecture book now available for online purchase! Barrett Studio architects' portfolio book - Living Architecture - is now available for purchase online! The book explores our thirty years of green design through 26 projects representing homes, education, spiritual and community. We hope that you enjoy! Please click here to preview and purchase a copy. _____________________________________ Dushanbe Cyber-Cafe wins Innovation: Sustainability Award from SCI As reported in the Daily Camera, the recently completed Dushanbe Cyber-Cafe & Cultural Exchange Center was the recipient of the Sister Cities International 2009 Award for Innovation: Sustainable Development. The award, which was sponsored by the U.S. Department of Energy, was accompanied by a letter from the SCI President, which stated, "This award is a tribute to the work, contribution and dedication of your volunteers and community to help foster international cooperation and understanding." We are proud to have played such an integral role in the realization of this incredible project! _____________________________________ David Barrett speaks on "Sustainability and the Art of Planning" at the APA National Conference The American Planning Association National Conference was held in Minneapolis this year, and David Barrett presented on "Sustainability and the Art of Planning." His lecture explored the Master Planning process of the Holiday Neighborhood, which has been recognized as a Model for Sustainable Development by the Urban Land Institute. BIG Ideas! such as Connectivity, Complexity, Variety, and Affordability founded the basis for this successful new gateway community in Boulder, Colorado, and BSa's Design Guidelines ensured that the vision was realized with integrity by the various developer architect teams who built out the neighborhood. _____________________________________ Leaf Home featured in the Missoulian Go Green Special Report The Leaf House was recently featured under the Organic Architecture heading in the Missoulian's Go Green Special Report. The article, which describes many of the house's sustainable systems & materials, also delves into the biomimetic response that often drives the poetic seeds of our home design. The full article can be found on the Missoulian's website. _____________________________________ Nicole Delmage & Laura Varsafsky speak on "Listening to the Land" at the TOTB Conference The Teaching Outside the Box Conference, held by the Colorado Alliance for Environmental Education, was held in Winter Park in April of 2009. Nicole Delmage & Laura Varsafsky led a two-hour workshop titled "Listening to the Land: Understanding the Relationship between Natural & Built Learning Environments." A hands-on site analysis session followed a lecture on the interrelationship between site & building. Nicole & Laura are currently looking for other relevant venues at which to present this workshop. _____________________________________ wee ski Chalet featured in Colorado Homes & Lifestyles The wee ski Chalet, beautifully photographed by Michael Shoppen, was recently featured in Colorado Homes & Lifestyles' Eco-Living March issue. The article, titled "Small but Mighty", can be found at Colorado Homes & Lifestyles website. _____________________________________ BSa partners with Watershed School for AFH Competition Barrett Studio Architects is partnering with the Watershed School in a competition hosted by Architecture for Humanity’s Open Architecture Challenge. This year’s challenge is to design the classroom of the future that provides a healthy learning environment for multiple cultures and economic groups. Working with student groups at Watershed, our team - led by Amy Kirtland - is exploring education in the western United States environment through a portable learning structure. The winning submission will receive $50,000 to construct their design. _____________________________________ wee ski Chalet wins AIA Colorado Merit Award for Sustainability The wee ski Chalet - our 1000 square foot off-the-grid cabin in Colorado ski country - was the recipient of the AIA Colorado Merit Award for Sustainability. This is a special honor as the Sustainability category of award is open to projects of all building type and scale. The juror's comments: "This was a family that along with the architect tried to figure out how they could live on as little as possible but still enjoy the mountains. There's a real, kind of wonderful, economy of means in executing this project that we really appreciated." See our blog entry "Redefining the Concept of Enough" for more about this lovely retreat. _____________________________________ BSa declared winners of 2007 Business Challenge for Bus / Bike to Work As our trusty bike rack at the front of the studio can attest (check the photo for proof!), we're dedicated to enjoying & preserving our beautiful Colorado by biking to work! Some of us bike to the bus in Denver, load their bikes onto the bus, and then bike from the station in Boulder to the studio, some bike from our homes in North & East Boulder, and sometimes we even have an intrepid biker from Louisville in the mix! By providing RTD passes to our employees and having a little competitive spirit, we cut our carbon footprint significantly. We are pleased to have been recognized by the Denver Regional Council of Governments and by RTD as the 2007 Business Challenge Winner for alternative commuting. ______________________________________ Barrett Studio donates $10,000 to local non-profits. It has long been our desire to give back tangibly to the local community that gives so much to us, and in 2007 we were proud to share a portion of our profits with Boulder organizations that contribute to our communities vibrancy. While there are many deserving organizations, we chose to support the Carriage House, the Emergency Family Assistance Association, and the Wild Bear Center for Nature & Discovery. These particular non-profits align with our principles by bring housing solutions to the less fortunate and also educating our youth to bring about a sustainable future for our global home - Earth! ______________________________________ Sam braves International Travel to visit site of Dushanbe Cyber-Cafe - Now in Construction! Sam Nishek is currently travelling in Dushanbe, Tajikistan in order to have a few shots of vodka and administer the construction of the Dushanbe Cyber-Cafe. Having worked on the project for several years, it is such a pleasure to see it tangibly taking shape! If you have interest in donating to this important venture, please visit www.boulder-dushanbe.org. If you'd like more information on the project, please visit our project page.
______________________________________ Bsa's Environmental Design Touted in Dream Homes Colorado (Panache Press) Barrett Studio architects is proud to have been profiled, amongst a grouping of our distinguished peers, in the Dream Homes Colorado book recently published by Panache Press. Following is an excerpt from our profile in the book, which can be purchased through Amazon. "...Barrett Studio architects' clients include those with a wide range of ______________________________________ BSA designed Indoor-Outdoor Living Commended in My House in the Mountain States The Garden Home in North Boulder was profiled in the article “It’s Easy Being Green” in the September/October issue of My House in the Mountain States. The courtyard arrangement of the home is one that celebrates the outdoors in the glorious Colorado climate, inviting permeability, passage through, and enjoyment of several outdoor living areas. The consideration and incorporation of green materials and systems further the connection of the home to the surrounding environment. ______________________________________ Natural Home & Garden profiles Publisher’s Home The Ligon Residence was profiled in the article “Coming Home”, published in the September / October issue of the Natural Home & Garden magazine. This home’s massing, conscious material selection, and livable scale take advantage of a unique site to truly provide a sense of comfortable, high performance dwelling for the owners. ______________________________________
The Garden House is “Boulder’s Coolest Home”! – 5280 Magazine 5280 Magazine profiled David Barrett, Principal of Barrett Studio architects, in their August issue. The Barrett’s Garden Home was touted as an example of earth conscious design, and David’s attention to nature’s forms and forces, scale & livability were outlined as a key to the his design philosophy and the design process at BSA. ______________________________________
June 8th, 2005 Our good friend and colleague Jonathan Zimmerman passed away. As an architect, Jon specialized in the design of air formed thin shell concrete structures. Many of his designs can be found by searching the internet. His love and passion for dome architecture led to a lifelong study, which has advanced the development of this building process. In an effort to keep his dream alive, we are happy to respond to your inquiries. Take Care Jon: you will be greatly missed. ______________________________________ January 24th, 2005 The United States Green Building Council's Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) recognizes design professionals who display an expertise in green building techniques and systems. We are proud to formalize our dedication to environmentally sustainable building practices with Sam's achievement. Congratulations, Sam! ______________________________________ The Strawbale Home has been profiled in the Rocky Mountain News! This award winning sustainable home in Salida, Colorado is constructed of straw-bales, and uses careful site planning to maximize the spectacular views of the surrounding mountains.
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