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ASPEN AND VAIL EDITION – SERVING GARFIELD, PITKIN AND EAGLE COUNTIES VOLUME IlI

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Quality Defined

As the official publication of M2M and EVHBA, Mountain Builder is committed to connecting its members to consumers at a cost far below traditional print publication. How do we do this? We are a non-profit 501(c)(6) organization and our overhead is low without a sales staff. Your advertising dollars go entirely to the cost of publishing this member magazine. Are we trying to compete with traditional consumer magazines? No, in fact we encourage our members to continue their support of these traditional venues for advertising their

products and services. Further, we have established key unbiased professional events such as the Parade of Homes and partnered with for-profit magazines to help promote our events, including Mountain Living magazine and locally with Homes and Land’s Roaring Fork Valley edition. Mountain Builder is committed to keeping the door open for these valuable partnerships to promote our programs on behalf of our members. Mountain Builder distributes no less than 12,500 copies year round at valuable locations in Aspen, Vail and throughout Pitkin, Eagle and Garfield counties, with peak distribution reaching 65,000 homeowners worldwide. Trade professionals interested in joining the professional ranks of NAHB through its local chapters or consumer magazines interested in learning more how to partner with Mountain Builder, please give me a call!

Cordially,Sue Hibbs, Managing [email protected] l (970) 328-2205

The Go-To Resource Guide Professional Reference and Articles Pertaining to Building in Aspen, Vail and Neighboring Communities

Message from the Managing Editor

Are you ready to purchase professional services to renovate your home, to have new appliances or home products installed, or to design and build your dream home? Aligning consumers with trade professionals is a foundation of non-profit Mountain to Mesa Home Builders Association (M2M) and Eagle Valley Home Builders Association (EVHBA). Mountain Builder is the official directory and resource guide for M2M and EVHBA whose members are committed to the professional standards of the parent organization, the

National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). Mountain Builder is proud to add Architects to our title name with this edition. See our directory for a complete directory of all trade professionals represented by our organization.

Before the market collapsed, consumers looking to secure a contractor in Aspen and Vail had to get in line as projects stacked up. Today consumers have a choice, and you should ask yourself “What should I consider before I hire a contractor or buy home products?” Mountain Builder invites you to read on to learn more about important considerations in putting together an integrated design team that understand your needs and helps you realize your dreams with the best services and product value available. Also, hear from an expert about the heightened importance of your home appraisal and making sure it reflects the true value of the attributes of your home and hear from community leaders in Aspen to understand how one of the most rigorous historic preservation programs in the Mountain West uses incentives to promote community goals.

Very truly yours, David R. Fiore, Editor in Chief [email protected] l (970) 927-0815

Publisher

EDITOR IN CHIEFDavid R. Fiore

MANAGING EDITORAdvertising & Production Coordinator

Sue Hibbs, Resolution Graphics

COPY EDITORAllyn Harvey

CONTRIBUTING WRITERSChristine Benedetti Rosemary Carstens

Bret L. Cogdill David Fiore

Amy Guthrie Allyn Harvey

Sue HibbsDavid McLain

Bryant Ottaviano

FURTHER CONTRIBUTIONSDebbie Harte

Ron Purcio Stuart Radar

PHOTO CREDITSAspen Historical Society

Sheila Babbie Brands & Kribbs Architectural Photography

EAS Photography with Permission from Liz Longley Jason Dewey Photography Mountain Living Magazine

Steve Mundinger Resolution GraphicsTown of Snowmass

Jeremy Swanson

ADVERTISING [email protected] l (970) 328-2205

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As Executive Officer of Mountain to Mesa Home Builders Association (M2M) and Eagle Valley Home Builders Association (EVHBA), I have the distinct privilege of working with trade professionals who are committed to

professional standards.

Trade Professionals who are members of M2M and EVHBA are also members of the Colorado Association of Home Builders (CAHB) and the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). NAHB has played the role as “Consumer Guardian” since 1943, setting the standard for professional ethics, the latest building techniques, and professional resources for the building community and hosting one of the world’s largest trade shows, the International Builders Show. Mountain to Mesa Home Builders Association and Eagle Valley Home Builders Association have six members on the CAHB Board and are represented on the NAHB Board of Directors. I personally serve on the Executive Committee of CAHB.

Education is a cornerstone of NAHB, and its University Housing offers a multitude of continuing education opportunities, including nearly 20 designations that require hours of classroom study and testing. Successful candidates are awarded with designations recognizable by consumers. Do you know if your building team sends its staff to continuing education? Ask if your builder, architect, or other trade professional is a member of M2M or EVHBA.

In addition to education and certification, our organizations offer a number of benefits to our members in the trades as well as consumers. This magazine, Mountain Builder, is one such example. It links our professional members — including builders, architects, home product vendors, banks, realtors, and others —with consumers.

Now let me explain some of the other benefits that come with membership in M2M and EVHBA.

Our members ascribe to a code of ethics and the professional

standards of NAHB. M2M’s recent Parade of Homes is one example where building teams entered homes to be reviewed by an unbiased panel of CAHB and NAHB professionals from outside the region to assess design and craft on an objective basis. I am proud to announce the Best in Parade award winner was an M2M member, Jack Wilkie! See further coverage of this event in the following pages of this issue of Mountain Builder.

GREENTHINK SYMPOSIUM M2M is planning its fourth annual greenThink symposium on December 6, 2012. The event moved to in 2011 to Snowmass Village’s first class Viceroy Hotel and Resort. Vendors with cutting-edge products are available to discuss and show their products to trade professionals and consumers alike. Green building and innovative building designs systems are typical of the subjects discussed by local, state, and national professionals and government officials.

HOME AND GARDEN SHOWM2M is hosting its second annual Home and Garden Show on Snowmass Village Mall July 20, 21, and 22, 2012. This outstanding event is scheduled in conjunction with the Parade of Homes. It is designed for both consumers and trade professionals. See further coverage on this event in this issue of Mountain Builder.

SUE HIBBS

Mountain to Mesa Home Builders Associationand Eagle Valley Home Builders Association

Raising Standards

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Clockwise Left to Right: – Michael Manchester and homeowner

– 2011 Home and Garden Show in Snowmass – David Fiore, Senator Bennett (CO), Sue Hibbs

– Below: M2M BuiltGreen Seminar, Viceroy Hotel

C O N T E N T S

Raising Standards 4, 14

HBA Board and Membership Directory 6– 13

Let’s Talk Appraisals 17, 33

Don’t Forget Your Kitchen & Bath Designer 18–19, 30–31

From Dream Home to Nightmare 20, 24

Aspen: A Rich History 22–23

2011 Parade of Homes 26–29

Snowmass Home & Garden Show 29

O N T H E C O V E RClockwise From Upper Left:

• Snowmass Home by Michael Manchester Architects Photo by Jeremy Swanson

• Private Residence in Eagle County by Heartwood Custom Woodworks

• Residence at Five Trees, Aspen, Colorado by GM Johnson Construction, Inc. Photo by Brands & Kribbs Architectural Photography

• Private Residence Remodel in Vail by CHC Mountain Structures

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BOARD OF DIRECTORSExecutive Officer: Sue Hibbs

Executive Committee:

Randell Johnson, President – Snowmass Builder MemberNeenan Archistruction

President-Elect: Pending Appointment

shawn Binion, Vice President – I70 And Colorado River ValleyBookcliff Survey Services, Inc.

John silich, Acting Vice President* – Roaring Fork And Crystal River ValleySilich Construction, Inc.

deBBie haRte, Acting Secretary-Treasurer*Styles Kitchen and Bath Studio

*Position Appointments Pending Affirmation At Time Of Press

Directors Of The Board:

FRed cooke, DirectorLorax Construction, Inc.

susan hoRning, DirectorMortgage Loan Officer

BoB Jenkins, DirectorSandhill Developments

Vacancies On Board at Time of Press: 2 Builder Positions Plus 2 Associate Board Positions

Colorado Association Of Home Builders Chapter Delegates:Randell Johnson, Director; John silich, Director; BoB Jenkins, Director

david R. FioRe, Secretary, CAHB Executive Committee

National Association Of Home Builders – Chapter Delegates:david R. FioRe, Director; Randell Johnson, Alternate

Executive Officer: Sue Hibbs

Executive Committee:loRi MowdeR, President – CHC Mountain Structures JoRge uMana, Vice President – SteamMaster Restoration and Cleaning, LLCJake JacoBson, Secretary-Treasurer

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APPLIANCESAlpine Appliance CenterEric Boylan PO Box 5919 l Avon, CO 81620(970) 949-1199www.alpineappliance.com

Styles Kitchen & Bath StudioDebbie Harte 20 Sunset Drive, Unit 8 l Basalt, CO 81621(970) 927-2770

ARCHITECTSBrewster McLeod Arhitects, Inc.Jamie L. Brewster McCleod

Aspen Office:117 S. Monarch l Aspen, CO 81612(970) 544-0130Telluride Office:126 S. Oak St. Ste A l Telluride, CO 81435(970) 728-4300

Lea Sisson, Architect LLCLea Sisson118 W. Main St. l Aspen, CO 81611(970) 925-1224 www.leasissonarchitects.com

Manchester Architects, Inc.T. Michael Manchester – Principal16 Kearns Rd. Ste #207 l Snowmass Village, CO 81615(970) [email protected]

Scott S. Turnipseed AIA ArchitectsScott TurnipseedPO Box 3388 l Eagle, CO 81631(970) 328-3900www.turnipheadaia.com

ASPHALT, CONCRETE & SITEWORKB & B ExcavatingJason BurkeyPO Box 4870 l Eagle, CO 81631(970) 328-1734www.bbexcavating.com

CARPET CLEANING

BUILDING SUPPLIES

Edwards Building CenterMike BurkPO Box 190 l Edwards, CO 81632(970) 977-6679

CPA’S & BUSINESS ADVISORSEide Bailly, LLP Todd Harker 1000 South Frontage Rd W. Ste 301 l Vail, CO 81657(970) 476-4171 DESIGN/BUILDThe Neenan CompanyRandell Johnson2620 E Prospect Rd, Ste 100 l Fort Collins, CO 80525 (970) 493-8747

DEVELOPERS (See also Professional Services)Sandhill DevelopmentsBob JenkinsPO Box 14 l Woody Creek, CO 81656(970) 923-4162

DRYWALLSuperior Drywall, Inc.Mark Beagley PO Box 881 l Eagle, CO 81631(970) 328-7125 ELECTRONICSSuperior Alarm & Electronics Michael Keyser PO Box 4910 l Edwards, CO 81632 (970) 328-2699

Vail Electronics, Inc.Don Anderson PO Box 3940 | Avon, CO 81620(970) 827-9120www.vailelectronics.net

ELEVATORSMorning Star Elevator, LLCSean Paxson16165 Cliffrock CtColorado Springs, CO 80921(719) 635-7960

ENGINEERINGBoundaries Unlimited Inc.Bruce Lewis823 Blake Ave | Glenwood Springs, CO 81601 (970) 945-5252www.bu-inc.com HP-GeotechSteve Pawlak5020 County Road 154 l Glenwood Springs, CO 81601 (970) 945-7988www.hpgeotech.com

FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONSAmerican National Bank – GlenwoodJohn Masur2624 Grand Avenue l Glenwood Springs, CO 81601(970) 945-8511

DirectoryAlphabetical category listing of HBA members in Garfield, Pitkin and Eagle Counties

SteamMaster Restoration and Cleaning LLC, established in 1978 will be celebrating its 33rd anniversary in 2011. SteamMaster is a 24-hour Emergency Service Restoration and Specialty Cleaning company, serving the Central Colorado Rockies including the mountain communities of Vail, Breckenridge and Aspen. Raj Manickam PO Box 399 l Minturn, CO 81645(970) 827-5555www.steammaster.com

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Bank of America Home Loans Jack Skjonsby 105 Edwards Village Blvd PO Box 5027 l Edwards, CO 81632(970) 569-3561

Bank of ColoradoClayton L Collier901 Grand Avenue l Glenwood Springs, CO 81601970-945-7422

Colorado Business BankLarry Cavanaugh PO Box 2826 l Edwards, CO 81632(970) 926-6801

FIRE PROTECTION

FLOORINGRuggs Benedict/Carpet OneRoger Benedict PO Box 830 l Avon, CO 81620(970) 949-5390www.ruggsbenedict.com GENERAL CONTRACTORSAdam’s RibBruce Gray PO Box 659 l Eagle, CO 81631(970) 328-2326www.adamsribranch.com

Alliance Restoration Services, Inc.Rob Faddick PO Box 109 l Eagle, CO 81631(970) 328-4900alliancerestoration.com

Alpine Mountain Builders, Inc.Terry Scanlan PO Box 69 l Edwards, CO 81632(970) 926-8703

Bear Creek ConstructionBruce UptonPO Box 2324 l Basalt, CO 81621(970) 948-5716

Beck Building Company, Inc.Frank PaynePO Box 4030 l Vail, CO 81658(970) 949-1800www.beckbuilds.com Boles ConstructionBrad Foster PO Box 426 l Edwards, CO 81632(970) 926-3202www.bolesconstruction.com

C & B Development LLCJim Comerford PO Box 2342 l Edwards, CO 81632(970) 926-8709

C & H Construction LLCRichard Caples PO Box 341 l Avon, CO 8162(970) 949-1502

Campbell ConstructionPat Campbell PO Box 8609 l Avon, CO 81620(970) 949-6187

Clearwater Construction Mgt, Inc.John Blatz PO BOX 939 l Aspen, CO 81611(970) 379-3709

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The Residential Fire Sprinkler Experts. See our ad on page 16. Steve Allen274 Center Drive l Glenwood Springs, CO 81601 (720) 219-0574

Cliver DevelopmentScott Cliver PO Box 333 l Edwards, CO 81632(970) 390-6389

Cohen Construction IncJeffrey Cohen PO Box 1889 l Edwards, CO 81632(970) 926-3443

Colorado General ConstructionDon Reinarz1110 Cty Rd 110 l Glenwood Springs CO 81601(970) 945-9451

David Lambert Construction, Inc.David Lambert PO Box 1727 l Basalt, CO 81621(970) 927-5393

D.M. Neuman Construction Co. Jason Neuman PO Box 2317 l Glenwood Springs CO 81602(970) 945-7502

Evergreen DevelopmentStephen King PO Box 1870 l Edwards, CO 81632(970) 926-3035

George Shaeffer Construction CompanyJon Stevenson PO Box 373 l Vail, CO 81658(970) 845-5656

Geyer Construction LLCChristy Geyer 245 River Ranch Road l Edwards, CO 81632(970) 926-1344

GM Johnson ConstructionGary Johnson AKA: Wild Wild West Development, Inc.320 Big Pinon Drive l Basalt, CO 81621(970) 379-3632

Heritage BuildersPassero, Chris204 Park Ave., Unit 1H l Basalt, CO 81621(970) 927-4105

Hill Construction Inc.Gary Hill PO Box 1735 l Edwards, CO 81632(970) 328-2200 Holy Cross Building & Design, LLCJim Jose PO Box 572 l Edwards, CO 81632(970) 328-1632www.hcbad.com HW Builders, LLC Reid Phillips PO Box 1823 l Vail, CO 81658(970) 390-6089 I.A. Sedgwick, Inc.Ben MillerPO BOX 10251 l ASPEN, CO 81612(970) 948-1890

Integrity Construction Mgt Group, LLCJack WheelerPO Box 3433 l Basalt, CO 81621(970-927-7699

Iron Horse Mesa Homes, LLCMark Rauch5125 S. Kipling Parkway l Littleton, CO 80127 (303) 618-8694 Jack Wilkie Builder, Inc. Jack Wilkie 20 Sunset Drive #2 l Basalt, CO 81621(970) 927-4226 www.jwbinc.com Janckila Construction IncKen Janckila353 Goose Ln l Carbondale, CO 81623 (970) 963-7239 Jim Guida Construction, Inc.Jim Guida PO Box 760 l Vail, CO 81658(970) 845-9100 Lorax Construction, Inc. Fred CookePO Box 598 l Silt, CO 81652(970) 379-7696

McCord Construction, Inc. Tom McCord PO Box 4195 l Eagle, CO 81631(970) 376-1075

CHC approaches each custom home, addition or remodel as a series of carefully crafted steps towards an integrated whole. We take pride in turning your dreams into reality.

Kevin and Lori Mowder PO Box 3026 | Eagle, CO 81631(970) 328-3040www.customhouseconstruction.com

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Minick ConstructionDavid Minick PO Box 4018 l Vail, CO 81658(970) 904-5066

Nedbo Construction, IncRoland Kjesbo PO Box 3419 l Vail, CO 81658(970) 845-1001www.nedbo.com

Precision Construction West, Inc.Todd Morrison PO Box 3145 l Eagle, CO 81631(970) 328-0403

RG Construction, Ltd. Robert Gilfillan Po Box 4129 l Basalt, CO 81621980) 366-1771

R.A. Nelson AssociatesSharon Jones PO Box 5400 l Avon, CO 81620(970) 949-5152www.ranelson.com Regan ConstructionMark Regan601 Rio Grande Pl, Ste 119B l Aspen, CO 81611970-923-0010

The Reynolds CorporationBuz ReynoldsPO Box 738 l Avon, CO 81620970-904-4226

Sage Concepts and Sage Green Framing/S.I.P.sJeff SagePO Box 1560 l Avon, CO 81621(970) 748-6977sageconceptsinc.com

Samelson Development CorporationLes Samelson PO Box 418 l Vail, CO 81658(970) 376-0076

Sawatch Land CompanySteve Croke PO Box 5355 l Vail, CO 81658(970) 748-8738

Silich Construction, Inc.John Silich303 Aspen Airport Business Ctr, Ste JAspen, CO 81611 (970) 920-2299

Steeplechase Construction, Inc. Steven Waldeck 124 Totterdown Rd l Aspen, CO 81611 (970) 920-4079

Structural Associates CompanyBruce Shugart4185 County Road 154 l Glenwood Springs, CO 81601 (970) 945-0147www.structuralassoc.com Summit Habitats Sandy Treat PO Box 2755 l Avon, CO 81620(303) 949-1743

Sunder, IncJohn Sunderland PO Box 1393 l Edwards, CO 81632(970) 390-1885www.sunderinc.com TWC, LLCMichael Scrivens PO Box 8812 l Avon, CO 81620(970) 376-6543 Ulf and AssociatesUlf LindrothPO Box 509 l Edwards, CO 81632(970) 390-0717

Vail Valley Custom Builders, LLCLynn Bartkoske PO Box 2809 l Edwards, CO 81632(970) 926-8771www.vailcustombuilders.com

Van Dieman, Inc.Peter Cope PO Box 1832 l Vail, CO 81658(970) 390-2106

Venzor Construction, Inc.Patricio Venzor PO Box 73 l Eagle, CO 81631(970) 926-7984

Vogelman West Associates, IncDan WhitePO Box 921 l Avon, CO 81620(970) 949-4138

Warner Developments, IncBob Warner PO Box 958 l Avon, CO 81620(303) 949-4360 Wynton Companies, LLCJohn Purchase PO Box 3908 l Eagle, CO 81631(970) 328-3792 www.brushcreekvillage.com

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GREEN BUILD PROFESSIONALS

Beck Building Company Forrest Watson l (970) 949-1800

CHC Mountain Structures Lori Mowder l (970) 328-3040

Cohen Construction IncJeffrey Cohen l (970) 926-3443

D.M. Neuman Construction Co. Jason Neuman l (970) 945-7502

George Shaeffer Construction Co. William O’Neill l (970) 845-5656

Jim Guida ConstructionJim Guida l (970) 845-9100

Silich Construction, Inc.Jason Walker l (970) 920-2299

GOVERNMENTCanada Mortgage and Housing Corp.Christa AndraosCalgary, AB(403)[email protected] HOME FURNISHINGS & DESIGNAmerican Furniture WarehouseChuck Pratz3200 S. Glenn Ave l Glenwood Springs, CO 81601 (970) 928-9422 INSURANCEAlpine Insurance Agency of Edwards, Inc.Chris Davis 0225 Main St, Ste O-205 l Edwards, CO 81632(970) 926-1717

Glenwood Insurance AgencyBryan Avery1605 Grand Ave. Unit K l Glenwood Springs, CO 81601(970) 945-9161 Neil-Garing AgencyGian Baldrica Po Box 1576 l Glenwood Springs, CO 81602(970) 945-9111

JOBSITE SERVICESUnited Site ServicesMike ReidPO Box 219 l Commerce City, CO 80037(970) 928-7500

INTERIOR DESIGNArtisan DesignsColleen Hill 56 Edwards Village Blvd, #114 l Edwards, CO 81632(970) 766-7444

Slifer Designs, Inc.216 Main St, Suite C-100 l Edwards, CO 81632(970) 926-8200www.sliferdesigns.com KITCHEN & BATH DESIGN

LANDSCAPINGNeils Lunceford, Inc.Tim GlascoPo Box 2130 l Silverthorne, CO 80498(970) 328-5484 SHC Nursery & Landscape Co.Mike Stevens PO Box 2049 l Eagle, CO 81631(970) 328-5484

LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS

LEGAL(See also Professional Services)

Higgins, Hopkins, McLain & Roswell, LLCDavid M. McLain 100 Garfield Street, Ste 300 l Denver CO 80206(303) 987-9813 LUMBER Alpine Lumber CompanyRob Scott 1120 W 122nd Ave, Ste 301 l Westminster, CO 80234(303) 451-8001www.alpinelumber.com

Specialty Wood ProductsJosh Deguire18400 E 22nd Ave l Aurora, CO 80011(303) 288-8484www.swp.net

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Carol Moore137 Main Street, Suite O-204 l Edwards, CO(970) 926-4188Find us on Facebook & Twitter l www.cmid.us

A landscape architecture and design-build firm with an extensive portfolio of secure and beautiful retaining walls, water features, and general landscapes. Services include site analysis, design, layout and complete construction supervision. Experienced, knowledgeable, professional, efficient and cost conscious.

Cathy MarklePo Box 9348 l Aspen, CO 81612(970) 379-3996 www.alpinedesignand planning.com

Bluegreen is a broadly talented studio that addresses all phases of planning and design, from shaping ideas to directing implementation. Our design and policy work encompasses residential gardens, civic spaces, large scale master plans, sustainability, land use

entitlements, and community engagement programs.

Bluegreen300 South Spring Street | Suite 202Aspen, Colorado 81611 (970) 429-7499

A complete home design center with an unparalleled reputation for design, craftsmanship and quality. Family owned and operated for over 18 years. Please visit our 6000 sq ft showroom in the Mid-Valley Design Center, Basalt, Colorado where our Professional Designers take home design and installation to an exciting new level.

Debbie Harte20 Sunset Drive, Unit 8 l Basalt, CO 81621www.styleskb.coom (970) 927-2770

MASONRYBreitzman MasonryMike Breitzman PO Box 6773 l Avon, CO 81620(970) 471-3383

The Gallegos CorporationJake Jacobson PO Box 99 | Wolcott, CO 81655(970) 926-3737www.gallegoscorp.com Vogelman West Associates IncJohn Readle PO Box 921 | Avon, CO 81620(970) 949-4138

MODULAR SYSTEMSBarVista Building Systems390 Mountain View Rd | Berthoud, CO 80513(970) 532-4257www.barvistahomes.com

NON PROFIT ORGANIZATIONSAspen Board of RealtorsStacey Rinker 23400 Two Rivers Rd, #44 l Basalt, CO 81621(970) 927-0235 Aspen Historical SocietyGeorgia Hansen 620 W. Bleeker St. l Aspen, CO 81612(970) 925-3721 Basalt Chamber of Commerce101 Midland Avenue | PO Box 514Basalt, CO 81621(970) 927-4031www.basaltchamber.org

Better Business BureauOni ButterflyPO Box 447 l Carbondale, CO 81623(970) 704-0842www.wynco.bbb.org

Glenwood Springs ChamberJoni Bates1102 Grand Avenue l Glenwood Springs, CO [email protected]

Glenwood Springs Association of RealtorsCheryl Burns2520 S. Grand Avenue, Suite 108 Glenwood Springs, CO 81602 970-945-9762

Habitat for Humanity Roaring Fork ValleyScott Gilbert(970) 963-8555

PAINTINGSwanepoel Painting IncNick Swanepoel PO Box 1747 l Edwards, CO 81632(970) 524-4500www.vintagewoods.net

PAINTING & WALLPAPERStarr Specialty Coatings, LLC 6553 S Kearney Cir l Centennial, CO 80111(303) 489-7775

PLUMBING, HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING

Climate Control Company of Vail and Glenwood SpringsMike FergenPO Box 1042 l 1537 County Road 130Glenwood Springs, CO 81602(970) 945-2326www.climatecontrolcompany.com Concept Mechanical IncTim Rosen PO Box 1165 l Avon, CO 81620(970) 949-0200

POOLS & SPASDiamond Spas, Inc.4409 Coriolis WayFrederick, CO 80602

Maximum Comfort Pool & Spa, Inc.Michael Charles PO Box 2670 l Vail, CO 81658(970) 949-6339

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

PROPERTY MANAGMENTVail Vacation Properties, LLCSteve Hatley2121 N. Frontage Rd. W #131 l Vail, CO [email protected]

ROOFINGS & H Roofing, Siding and TrimJeff Sokup PO Box 5653 l Eagle, CO 81631(970) 524-6652

REALTORSKeller Williams Mountain Properties Beverly Trout PO Box 5006 l Edwawrds, CO 81632(970) 476-1600

ReMax CountryDon Markley, CRS, GRI, CDPE 631 Mel Ray Circle l Glenwood Springs, CO 81602(970) [email protected]

SOLAR DESIGN AND INSTALLATION /ENERGY CONSULTING Active Energies, Inc.Jason Weingast PO Box 7627 l Avon, CO 8162(970) 227-0272 SURVEYINGBookcliff Survey Services, IncShawn Binion136 E 3rd St l Rifle, CO 81650 (970) 625-1330

THERMAL APPLICATIONSInsulVail, LLCRick Rogers PO Box 2888 l Vail, CO 81658(970) 524-3000www.insulvail.com TITLE COMPANIESLand Title Guarantee CompanyTrevor Theelke PO Box 4420 l Eagle, CO 81631(970) 328-1465

WINDOWS & DOORSPella Windows & Doors, Inc.Kyle Wolf 5072 County Road 154 l Glenwood Springs, CO 81601(970) 945-2289

WOODWORKINGTop Notch Logworks, Inc.David Sante P.O. Box 362 l Eagle, CO 81631(970) 524-7323www.topnotch-logworks.com

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2011 PARADE OF HOMES AWARD RECIPIENTS

BarVista Building Systems390 Mountain View Rd | Berthoud, CO 80513(970) 532-4257www.barvistahomes.com

Bluegreen300 South Spring Street | Suite 202Aspen, Colorado 81611 www.bluegreenaspen.com(970) 429-7499

Brewster McLeod Arhitects, Inc.Jamie L. Brewster McCleodAspen Office:117 S. Monarch l Aspen, CO 81612(970) 544-0130 Telluride Office:126 S. Oak St. Ste A l Telluride, CO 81435(970) 728-4300

GM Johnson ConstructionAKA: Wild Wild West Development, Inc. Gary Johnson320 Big Pinon Drive l Basalt, CO 81621(970) 379-3632 Heritage BuildersPassero, Chris204 Park Ave., Unit 1H l Basalt, CO 81621(970) 927-4105

Jack Wilkie Builder, Inc. Jack Wilkie 20 Sunset Drive #2 l Basalt, CO 81621 (970) 927-4226 www.jwbinc.com

Lea Sisson Architect L.L.C. Lea Sisson 118 W. Main St. l Aspen, CO. 81611(970) 925-1224

Manchester Architects, Inc.T. Michael Manchester – Principal16 Kearns Rd. Ste #207 l Snowmass , CO 81615(970) 923-4411www.Manchester-Architects.com

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to high school seniors in Eagle Valley who are attending college or choosing a vocation in the trades.

THE FASTEST BUILDER IN THE VALLEY SKI RACEIn its inaugural event on Vail Mountain, EVHBA held the “Fastest Builder in the Valley Ski Race” at the NASTAR race course. The event was sponsored by Nobilus and Alpine Builders

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Gold Medal Team: Beck Building Company Silver Medal Team: George Shaeffer Construction Bronze Medal Team: Gallegos Masonry

KNOWLEDGE AND NETWORKINGWhile programs change year to year, both EVHBA and M2M hold informal and formal mixers. In 2011, a sponsor underwrote gath-erings at the French Press restau-rant for EVHBA members who

were treated to a fine meal and a presentation for a nominal con-tribution of $20. This proved to be a great networking and well-attended monthly event. Some of the presenters included:

• Megan Gilman of Active Energies discussed the latest develop-ments in renewable energy and energy efficiency for new projects and remodels, including design and construction considerations, payback comparisons of different technologies, and incentives for energy upgrades.

• Gary Gilman of SteamMaster Restoration, a CMRS Council-certified Microbial Remediation Supervisor, spoke on mold miti-gation, awareness and indoor air quality.

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At the Colorado Association of Home Builders’ Rocky Mountain Builder Conference, held in lovely

Beaver Creek, I was fortunate enough to be selected as a speaker on the Finance Town Hall panel. Most of our conversations inevitably funneled down to appraisals, appraisers and appraised values.At the Colorado Association of Home Builders’ Rocky Mountain Builder Conference, held in lovely Beaver Creek, I was fortunate enough to be selected as a speaker on the Finance Town Hall panel. Most of our conversations inevitably funneled down to appraisals, appraisers and appraised values.HVCC. Not HVAC — no, no, no. It’s the Home Valuation Code of Conduct and it is the culprit behind our appraisal woes. Enacted by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, it’s an attempt to prevent influence by lenders to increase appraised values of homes.We all have read or heard about the rogue appraiser who put a million-dollar valuation on a $250,000 home, and how the owner took a ton of cash from the property when he sold it to the unsuspecting buyer. How many properties did that buyer look at? How can a few circumstances that were obviously beyond everyone’s control turn the appraisal industry into what is has become today? And let’s be blunt: It’s a tragedy.

How often has your sales team notified you of an appraiser coming to inspect a home, and the appraiser never bothers to show up in the sales office? How many of your sales reps have been told “Oh, I’ll have this appraisal done tomorrow,” and we as the lender don’t receive it until the following week?We actually had an appraisal that went through the management company’s rigorous quality control review. It usually costs about $150 to assign the appraiser, review the appraisal and ultimately release this perfect document into the black hole of the lender. The appraisal came back to us, the lender, with NO VALUE. I’m not joking or making this up; it had NO VALUE.If we as a lender miss one important box on one form or another, the loan is denied, no questions asked. When an appraiser or a management company misses something, it’s a mistake and it’s corrected. Enough of the ranting. How can we fix the appraisal issues?I have put together a quick list of five “musts” when talking with your team. You have to arm yourself with knowledge. Get your lender in your sales meetings. Have them bring an appraiser, (he can wear a mask, so he can’t be identified) so you can talk to the people who are creating the issues. From there:Spend time with the appraiser. If an appraiser won’t come to your sales office, go to him or her. Walk the appraiser through the home, and show the upgrades that you and your team have made. Explain all the structural changes to the appraiser. How about Energy Star® compliance? Is the home with Energy Star® compliance not

worth more than one that is not? I bet it is to you, the builder who paid for it. In some cases, the lender should ask to have an appraisal conducted three months before construction completion. When we see that there could be an issue with value, we just get an appraisal. Early on, it helps to scale back upgrades and put a little bit of confidence behind the deal. Did you know that values are held for 120 days on a new construction appraisal, versus an existing home? More important, does your lender know? Settle down on the upgrades! You have to know your market. You have to understand that allowing for the buyer to go insane in the upgrade center is a recipe for disaster. You’ll end up paying for the upgrades through a reduction in the sales price anyway. If a buyer wants to create a custom

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Man entered the kitchen 1.9 million years ago1 and, today, Americans spend more

than 40 percent of their time at home in the kitchen according to the U.S. Department of Labor2. Leonardo da Vinci depicted cultural significance in breaking bread, together, in his painting “The Last Supper.” The art of cooking, and the prominence of family gatherings and entertainment, propelled into the spot light beginning in the 1960s with Julia Childs. Is there any wonder why food aficionados and coach potatoes alike can click through their choice of programing including, for beginners: Top Chef, Hell’s Kitchen, The Next Food Network Star, Chopped, or Iron Chef from the pinnacle spotlight of its Kitchen Stadium?

Mountain Builder is pleased to provide you with a window into state-of-the-art kitchen design and the latest trends, plus tips to make your food playground environmentally friendly. Styles Kitchen and Bath Studio, located in Aspen’s neighboring community of Basalt, is a national leader, combining more than 100 years of experience with the ability to work with “dream budgets” and a commitment to excellence.

Company founder and President,

Ronald Purcio, has been in the business stemming from his Italian ancestry including stone masons and carpenters. Ron’s roots, engineering background and his penchant for the latest innovative solutions set the foundation of the company today.

WE WOULD LIKE TO INVITE YOU INTO A CONVERSATION BETWEEN STYLES’ RON PURCIO, CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER, DEBBIE HARTE AND ONE OF THE FIRM’S CHIEF DESIGNERS, STUART RADER.

Purcio and Rader are both Certified Kitchen Designers (CKD) and members of the National Kitchen and Bath Association. Harte is on the Board of Directors of Mountain to Mesa Home Builders Association (M2M), a local chapter of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB).

MOUNTAIN BUILDER (MB): What is Styles’ business philosophy?

PURCIO: Our company motto is “Clients for Life.” We are committed to seek out products on the cutting edge of technology and to create striking designs for spaces that meet and exceed the needs of functionality requested by the clients.

MB: Debbie, you mentioned the importance of establishing an Integrated Design Team (IDT). Let’s jump in there. Who is on that team?

HARTE: The homeowner or end user (in the case of commercial applications), architect, general contractor, interior designer, and kitchen/bath Designer.

MB: Does the team always include these five team members?

HARTE: Not always, a remodel by example may be limited to the homeowner, contractor and kitchen designer. However, on new construction this is generally the makeup of the team.

CARRIE HARTE, RON PURCIO, DEBBIE HARTE NOT PICTURED: STUART RADER

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MB: Who are your clients? And what do you tell your clients about establishing an Integrated Design Team?

HARTE: Eighty percent of our clients are homeowners or end-users. The other 20 percent are about evenly split between architects, general contractors and interior decorators. We discuss the roles of the IDT and try to help facilitate establishing the team or bringing team members together as early in the design process as possible.

MB: Why hire a Certified Kitchen Designer (CKD), why not simply hire an architect or an interior designer?

RADER: The kitchen is the heart of the home. Considering you spend the majority of your time at home in the kitchen, a CKD can help you get it right. It’s not simply about picking fancy appliances or only addressing “the cooking triangle.” A CKD is trained to address kitchen ergonomics, related functionality and to incorporate the latest technological and green elements into your design.

HARTE: I would add, Styles offers competitive pricing for all of its product lines and the price of design is included in the sale of our products. We actually help our Integrated Design Team control cost for our mutual clients.

RADER: Let’s pose an answer another way. Would you hire a Certified Kitchen Designer, an architect, or an interior decorator to design the sound system for your house? I would say no. Instead you would hire an audio specialist to help design the acoustics for a room including where to place the speakers, where to pull hard wire connections, etc. For the reasons I stated, a Certified Kitchen Designer will help you maximize the design of your kitchen using the latest products and space utilization based on our training, experience and product knowledge.

MB: Why isn’t it good to simply have an Architect deliver the space including all plumbing and electrical to the kitchen designer to take it from there?

HARTE: In a remodel you may not always have a choice. On a new build it is most economical to address the utility needs during the design phase to meet the functional design elements for the client.

MB: It sounds like kitchen design has both functional and ergonomic considerations to balance with entertainment objectives of a client that may be personal. Do these design elements ever become mutually problematic? Can you elaborate on this?

PURCIO: Clients are made for life by educating them as to the functional ergonomic design considerations and what gives for certain personal design elements a client may want regardless. Kitchens are very personal and we want to help clients make educated choices.

RADER: There is “public side” and a “cooking side” that keeps the chef happy; keeping guests out of the “chef ’s space.” There are simple things to incorporate into the design to balance these respective areas such as placing a small refrigerator for beverages on the “public side.”

MB: I am sure the list is endless, but what are some examples of design elements you consider?

RADER: The feel good choices include appliances, lighting, technology options, material choices….the list goes on. All of the feel good options must be functionally and ergonomically integrated. Some functional considerations, by example, include door/entry, door interference, distance between work centers, separating work centers, aisles, walkway, traffic and seating, seating clearance, clean-up/prep sink, dishwasher and waste receptacle placement, auxiliary sinks, refrigerator landing area, cooking service landing area and surface clearance, safety considerations, storage, etc.

MB: What is Styles doing to lead the environmental pack in kitchen design?

RADER: Even though there is no green certification program for individual rooms, designing a sustainable kitchen by applying green building principles using the National Green Building Standard is a goal at Styles. There are a lot of opportunities in the kitchen for implementing and integrating sustainable design solutions and practices. The four areas of concentration identified by the National Green building Standard ICC 700-200 would be:

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This article discusses various methods to ensure that the construction of a new home does not become a quag-

mire of problems and litigation. We will address first what homeowners should do to make sure they get the dream home they want. We will then address what builders should do to ensure that they end up with happy homeowners and not a lawsuit.

RISK MANAGEMENT FOR HOMEOWNERSFirst, vet your contractor. Beyond inter-viewing contractors and reviewing their bids, learn more about your builder. Do not simply choose a builder based on price. Make sure your contractor is li-censed in the local jurisdiction in which you are building, and ask the building officials about their reputation. Look through the building department’s files and inspection records for your builder’s past projects, paying special attention to failed inspections and other red flags. Check with the Better Business Bureau and talk with the builder’s past clients. Ask your builder how long it has been using its subcontractors (the longer the better), and ask to interview those subcontractors.

Regardless of whether you are hiring the design professionals directly or the builder hires them, consider hiring a third party to perform a plan review. Also, con-sider hiring the architect on a full-service contract, not just for the design. The ad-ditional work should include contract ad-ministration and construction oversight. If you will not be hiring the architect to

perform these services, use a third-party, independent, inspection company to en-sure that the construction complies with the plans, specifications, applicable codes, manufacturers’ installation instructions, and applicable standards of care.

Do not blindly sign the builder’s form con-tract. Rather, consider hiring an attorney to review the contract for you. [Note that this is not a pitch for our firm as we do not perform this service for homeowners, it is just a really good idea.] If your bud-get is an issue, consider alternate forms of delivery in addition to the standard cost of the work plus a fee arrangement, such as guaranteed maximum price contracts.

Require that your builder carry both builders’ risk insurance, which protects you from damage during construction, and commercial general liability insur-ance, which protects you after. Also, require your builder to carry its CGL coverage through the statute of repose, eight years being a good rule of thumb. Obtain the insurance information from your builder and its subcontractors and maintain those records through the stat-ute of repose. To protect yourself from onerous exclusions on those policies, talk with your insurance agent about using insurance compliance forms, to be com-pleted by the insurance brokers for your builder and its subcontractors, which will highlight information not elicited in the typical Accord forms, such as whether there is an exclusion for new residential construction, subsidence, mold, and other exclusions which may negatively impact your ability to get repairs should some-thing go wrong.

Finally, make sure your builder pulls a permit for all work where required. This will ensure that the local building depart-ment knows precisely what construction is going on and that it will be involved in performing its own plan review and con-struction inspections. Also, make sure that

you have a complete list of the builder’s subcontractors, and that your builder and its subcontractors are regularly providing lien releases for the work performed and for which you have paid. This will ensure that you do not get any surprise liens at the end of the project.

Following these guidelines will not guar-antee that you have a trouble free project, but will put you in the best position pos-sible and will greatly reduce your risk in building your new home.

RISK MANAGEMENT FOR HOME BUILDERSResidential construction presents a Resi-dential construction presents a builder with unique risks for a lawsuit. While in commercial construction, contract terms share risk among the parties, residential builders and subcontractors owe duties to homeowners independent of contract. A residential construction lawsuit will in-clude claims based on breach of contract as well as negligence, breach of express and implied warranties, and others.

A breach of implied warranty claim has been likened by Colorado courts to strict liability for construction defects. For any violation of the applicable codes, manu-facturer’s installation instructions, or stan-dards of care, a builder-vendor is liable for the cost of bringing the construction into conformance, regardless of whether it is actually causing damage. Following the Homeowner Protection Act of 2007, a builder-vendor cannot disclaim an im-plied warranty in favor of express written warranties, limit consequential damages, or sell a home “as-is, where is.”

Homeowner-plaintiffs have an advantage in a jury trial. A jury is made up of hom-eowners or people who want to be hom-eowners, and may share common ground with the plaintiff.

With respect to multi-family construction, the homeowners association will have

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Aspen has always been rich.

From a lucrative silver boom to the international playground it

is today, the town has been a wealth of commerce and culture for nearly 130 years.

Home to the Ute Indians for more than 800 years, the native peoples set up their summer camps throughout the Roaring Fork Valley and Aspen. In 1879, the first prospectors arrived in search of silver — and they found it! On July 4, they struck the Independence Gold Lode at what is now the site of Independence Ghost Town.

Over the next 14 years, Aspen’s population grew to 16,000 people, more than double its current numbers. At its peak; Aspen was home to six newspapers, four schools, three banks, a hospital, two theaters, an opera house and a brothel district plus two railroads. Early on, Jerome B. Wheeler, silver baron and co-owner of the Macy’s Department Store, built the iconic Hotel Jerome, the Wheeler Opera House, and a mansion in the West End of town for his wife. His investment here marked Aspen as more than a mining town—it became a permanent Victorian city.

By 1891, Aspen was the largest silver-producing district in the nation, with one-sixteenth of the world total. But just as the town reached its peak population, Congress repealed the Sherman Silver Purchase Act, demonetizing silver and starting the decline into the Quiet Years. For the next four decades, the population sharply declined, as did production of silver. The town crept along, and ranching moved to the forefront of the local economy.

And then skiing was introduced, changing Aspen’s character forever. In 1947, Aspen

Skiing Corporation opened the world’s longest chairlift, whisking riders from the base to the top in 45 minutes. Three years later, in 1950, Aspen hosted the FIS World Alpine Championships. It was the first time the race was hosted in the United States, and it made the name Aspen synonymous with alpine recreation. Also critical to Aspen’s place as a top notch ski resort was the work of veterans of the 10th Mountain Division, who trained in the surrounding

mountains during WWII. After the war, they returned with their passion for the snow and some, like Friedl Pfeifer, were instrumental in developing the resort. He became the first Aspen Ski School director.

The time was right for a wealthy visionary and industrialist from Chicago, who also fell in love with the Roaring Fork Valley. Walter Paepcke, head of Container Corporation of America, and his wife, Elizabeth, created a refuge from the city to implement their ideal lifestyle: a synergy between mind, body and spirit. This marriage between healthy minds and bodies is at the heart of Aspen today. Many of the cultural institutions originally founded in the 1950s, 60s and 70s still exist, including the Aspen Institute, the Aspen Music Festival and School and the Aspen Center for Environmental Studies.

Over the decades, Aspen continued to prosper as a center for recreation, a place to challenge one’s mind (and sometimes morals), and an ultimate destination for both visitors and those who call the area home. With the addition of Snowmass, Buttermilk and Aspen Highlands resort areas, skiing and snowboarding multiplied by four.

During the ‘70s, the hippie movement and Hunter S. Thompson carved out an

eccentric streak and Aspen developed a reputation for hard partying, intense politics, and quirky characters, again adding another layer to Aspen’s rich story. And character of all kinds is what makes Aspen a unique place. Its ability to embrace and preserve the past, while moving forward with innovation and creativity sets it apart.

Homes from every era in Aspen’s history reflect this. Many still stand today, and have been restored with the original intent preserved. Some of these include the Little Red Ski Haus, built in

1888; Chalet Lisl, a building constructed in three parts from 1952-1968; the Blue Vic, a grand Queen Anne built in 1884; and Pioneer Park, built in 1885, once owned by the Paepckes.

CHRISTINE BENEDETTI, Aspen Historical Society

A Rich History

“Owners of historic buildings in Aspen should be considered local heroes…[they] take on the most responsibility of stewardship… Aspen offers some generous incentives for historic preservation that include extra square footage, variances in some cases, and waiver of certain fees.” – AMY GUTHRIE


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Owners of historic buildings in Aspen should be considered local heroes. Residents and visitors revere the exciting history of the town, point out landmarks

like the Wheeler Opera house with pride, and enjoy walking through neighborhoods filled with 130 years of stories. But it’s the owners of Aspen’s historic buildings who take on the most responsibility of stewardship. It’s a privilege and ok, maybe sometimes a bit of a pain in the neck.

This year marks the 40th anniversary of the City of Aspen’s historic preservation program, though modern Aspen’s founders, Walter and Elizabeth Paepcke, and Bauhaus master Herbert Bayer deserve credit for protecting Aspen’s heritage beginning some 25 years earlier. Even famed architect Walter Gropius, who visited Aspen in 1946, advised the citizens to “preserve the best of the old.” Aspen has almost 300 landmark properties and two historic districts (downtown and Main Street.) Although most were built in the Victorian era, a growing number of properties protected for future generations are associated with the post-World War II rebirth of the town as a ski resort and cultural center, preserved under the Aspen-Modern program. Very few changes can be made to the exterior of any landmarked building or property without some kind of review process. This requires property owners, City officials, and the volunteer Historic Preservation Commission to do their best to be creative and flexible, and to think in terms of long-term value to the community. Aspen offers some generous incentives for historic preservation that include extra square footage, variances in some cases, and waiver of certain fees. After all, restoring a historic building and designing visually a compatible addition doesn’t fit the same mold that’s required for a new building. The Historic Preservation Commission has given out more than 100 awards to thank the many people who contribute to great projects that make life in Aspen even more enjoyable.To clarify the historic preservation process, the City has adopted design guidelines for architects and a preservation practices training manual for contractors. Historic homeowners who have no other plans than to maintain their beautiful building can contact the Community Development Department to schedule a free exterior inspection by a building official and historic preservation specialist, which will include advice for improving energy efficiency and preventing long-term damage.One recent project in Aspen nicely illustrates the City’s current preservation goals. At 202 N. Monarch Street, a large 19th century home has been carefully restored using photographs from the Aspen Historical Society. While the restoration work that was required was substantial, that hurdle was offset by the approval of a small addition to the house, the development of all the remaining allowed square footage in a detached modern home, a square footage bonus, and other benefits. Relatively few very ornate Victorians remain in Aspen and this house is now a highlight of the West End neighborhood.

The Little Red Ski Haus

BY ALLYN HARVEY

Another strong example of preservation is the Little Red Ski Haus, built in 1888 by a silver miner. In 1961, Marge Babcock, one of the Toni Twins, and her husband Jim purchased the Haus and added 20 rooms to open Aspen’s first bed & breakfast. The present owners, lead by David Fiore and his company, Western Peak began working with the Historic Preservation Commission

shortly after purchasing it in 2001. The 1960s additions were removed in part and the front facades were hand crafted to replicate the original fret work and Victorian features. Inside, the original arched staircase highlights the foyer abutting the music and parlor room, complimented by a Victorian era fireplace. In 2003, the Historic Preservation Commission recognized Fiore and Western Peak with its Honor Award “in recognition of an outstanding effort to preserve the Little Red Ski Haus, 118 Cooper Avenue.”

AMY GUTHRIE, City of Aspen

1931 Circa 1961-2001 2002 Renovation

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standing to pursue claims on behalf of ho-meowners for issues affecting two or more units within the common interest commu-nity. A homeowners association may seek recovery for alleged defects throughout common areas and individually owned units, so long as the problem affects two or more units. Such a case will not be limited to a few dissatisfied owners, but the entire development.

Despite the ever-present threat of con-struction defect litigation, a builder can institute procedures to lessen risk of a law-suit, but must follow the procedures consis-tently to be effective.

Hire vetted subcontrac-tors, and maintain over-sight of subs throughout the project. Ensure that construction is in compli-ance with all applicable codes, plans, specifications, engineering recommenda-tions, and manufacturer installation instructions. Consider using a third-party inspector, and follow through on its recommen-dations.

Get all subcontractors to enter into written con-tracts, which should incor-porate the prime contract (so that the sub is bound to the builder just as the builder is bound to owner), and in-clude a well-defined scope of work, a war-ranty provision, an arbitration clause, and an agreement to be joined in arbitration.

Indemnity agreements can only go so far. A subcontractor can only indemnify if it still has insurance or assets. Colorado anti-indemnity legislation makes it is no longer permissible for a contractor to require an-other party to indemnify for the contrac-tor’s own negligence.

Obtain proof of insurance from subcon-tractors, and recognize the limitations of a certificate of insurance. Require your subcontractors to provide insurance which names you as an additional insured for both ongoing and completed operations. Follow up to ensure that they have done so. Require your subcontractors to keep this insurance in place through the statute of repose, eight years is a good rule of thumb. Become familiar with the endorsements

and exclusions referenced on a certificate or policy. Otherwise, consult an insurance broker or an attorney for assistance. Too often a builder discovers (after it was sued) that a sub’s insurance coverage ended when its work was complete, or included multi-family, subsidence, or other exclu-sions. Require your subcontractors’ insur-ance producers to complete compliance forms, which check for such exclusions.

Put everything in writing and keep those records on hand throughout the statute of repose. Retain contracts, scopes of work and payment information showing who performed what work, and where. Keep RFI’s on file, and record any decision to

stray from plans, speci-fications, or soils re-port recommendations. Document a subcon-tractor’s failure to per-form and evidence of corrections.

Even after completion of a project, continue to maintain documents (including insurance). Address warranty issues timely and completely to prevent a minor is-sue from becoming a lawsuit. If you are not equipped to provide timely and effective

warranty service, consider hiring a third-party warranty administrator.

Finally, do not rest on the fact that you have a risk management procedure, signed contracts, or proof of insurance on file. Stay on top of those procedures and keep records up to date. These are methods to manage risk, but the potential for exposure may not be eliminated.

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2011 Roaring Fork Valley’s Parade of Homes Showcasing the Best of the Best

Is your building team innovative, bringing cutting-edge tech-nologies and efficient building systems? How creative is the design of your space? Does it efficiently combine luxury and

comfort with a personal statement of uniquness while balancing functionality? Simply, how would you know if your building team is providing you the best value for the service of design and the craft of building?

Building teams in Aspen/Snowmass and the Roaring Fork Valley stepped up last summer to have judges assess their homes on a variety of factors including craftsmanship, building standards, building systems, green building, building products and other criteria. Unbiased, trained professionals from outside the territory were recruited by local non-profit Mountain to Mesa Home Builders Association (M2M) to judge entries in the first annual Parade of Home and Home and Garden Show. M2M is part of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) and the Colorado Association of Home Builders (CAHB). NAHB’s Home Builder Institute is dedicated to advancing the quality of craft, education and training for builder professionals.

Former Vail Resorts’ CFO and Beaver Creek President Jack Acuff, one of the Parade judges, noted, “The homes on tour in Aspen/Snowmass and the local area provided a museum view of showcase homes.”

Acuff ’s was right when he noted including the “local area” as judges reviewed homes as far away as Rifle, Colo.; a modular building system home in Glenwood

Springs; and a mountaintop home above Aspen accessible only by 4-wheel drive (in good weather) or helicopter or Snowcat in the winter. Read on as Mountain Builder takes you on a post-Parade tour of the work of eight award-winning builder teams from Aspen to Glenwood Springs. These are the professionals whom the judges felt stood up to a peer review and are worthy of your consideration for their delivery of the best in design and craftsmanship.

BEST IN PARADE

Jack Wilkie Builder, Lea Sisson Architect, LLC & Magni Design

Wilkie, Sisson and Magni Design swept four First Place Crystal Awards including Best in Parade, Home Builder Concept and Workmanship, Best Master Bedroom and best Exterior Design and Elevation. The team also placed in the top three for

Kitchen Design. The entry, a 7,800-square-foot home, is a one-of-a-kind with striking detail to blend the home with environmental unity to Aspen’s Independence Pass. Jack Wilkie’s commitment to the professional standards of NAHB was reflected in this award winning home. Wilkie is a member of M2M since 2010.

Considerable attention to integrate the buildings’ design and construction with the land’s geographic and natural features is apparent. Flagstone patios around existing rock outcroppings, two water features (including a natural pond), a built-in BBQ and fire pit, solid mahogany decking, glass rails, and well-designed lighting and sound systems generate site harmony. The team coordinated sophisticated interior materials and finish work. The great room

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features a concrete and site-stone open fireplace, cedar-tongue-and-groove ceiling with fir beamwork, mahogany floors, and claro walnut cabinetry. A spiral staircase with glass treads and rusted-steel frame floats upward to an observation room for entertaining. Attention to detail and unique creativity was endless throughout. To contact Jack Wilkie Builder or Lea Sisson, architect, see the membership directory in this issue of Mountain Builder, page 13.

RUNNER UP BEST IN PARADE

Wild Wild West Development (GM Johnson Construction) and David Johnston Architects

Gary Johnson (GM Construction) and David Johnston Architects were consistently at the top of the building pack, taking more awards than any other building team in the Parade. Runner-up in eight categories

including Best in Parade, Home Exterior Design and Elevation, Home Kitchen, Master Bedroom, Interior Finishes, Home Builder Concept and Workmanship, Interior Furnishings, Landscape and Outdoor Living Space. Based on the team’s consistent showing, the judge’s gave a Special Recognition Award for “Excellence in interior design and exterior spaces which capture the beauty of the surrounding landscape, incorporating the recreational environment (Snowmass Village) into the exceptional use of the lot.”

The entry, a 5,023-square-foot six-bedroom, six-bath home, has sweeping 360 degree views from its rooftop deck in Snowmass Village. Premium finishes and materials abound from cherry and clear aider custom-designed cabinets, rustic American black walnut flooring, to intricate handmade marble and glass tiles. The living room is graced with a Giallo Fiore stone fireplace with floor to ceiling windows. The grounds include a natural stream and pond with ski-in ski-out access. GM Johnson Construction / Wild Wild West Development is a member of M2M and their work reflects the professional standards ascribed by NAHB. For contact information see the membership directory in this issue of Mountain Builder, page 13.

THIRD OVERALL

Manchester Architects, Inc.

The overall scores were fractions apart for the top three building teams. Michael M a n c h e s t e r , M a n c h e s t e r Architects, entered the Summit House in Snowmass, Colo. The Summit House

took three First Place awards for its Kitchen Design, Interior Finishes, and Interior Furnishings. Summit House placed solidly in the top three for Best in Parade and for Exterior Design and Elevation, Home Builder Concept and Workmanship, and Home Landscape and Outdoor Living Spaces. Manchester’s membership in M2M is a reflection of his commitment to professional building standards and to the profession.

The Summit House, a 3,000-square-foot four-bedroom, 4.5-bath, two-level home, uses natural materials and strike a blend of design elements which reveal the heart of mountain living. The home’s main entrance is accessed via a dramatic stairway with a tempered glass guard rail and brushed steel accents. The open floor plan flows gracefully beneath coffered ceilings and timbered arches. Art Deco glass, etched-glass master bath surrounds, and glass block mirrors allow light to echo from room to room. To contact Manchester Architects see the membership directory on page 13 in this issue of Mountain Builder.

FOUR-AWARD WINNING TEAM

Herritage Builders; Bluegreen; Studio B Architects; Brenda Pringle Specialty Products, LLC

This four-time award winning team entered the Zen House, taking home a first place Crystal Award for Landscape and Outdoor Living Spaces created by Bluegreen, a renowned landscape architect

company based in Aspen. The team tied as runner-up for Interior Furnishings and was in the top three building teams awarded for its Master Bedroom and Interior Finishes. Heritage Builders and Bluegreen are both professional members of M2M.

The Zen House is a 9,067-square-foot five-bedroom, six-bath home with a 200 linear foot rammed-earth wall, vertical rusted panels, sandblasted masonry block, and zinc roofing. A wall of sliding glass panels that open to a private court yard with the quiet grace of an invisible-edge and Asian-style pool was just the start of what brought the Zen House its Crystal Award. The meandering grounds, framed by a Bruno Romeda sculpture, expanses of lawn, acres of flowers and almost 100 cottonwood, spruce, Austrian pine and maples trees make it a unique sanctuary near Aspen’s Buttermilk Mountain. For contact information for Heritage Builders and Bluegreen, see the membership directory in this issue of Mountain Builder, page 13.

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Brewster McLeod Architects, Inc. and Interiors, Etc.

Jamie McLeod, Brewster McLeod Architects, was cited for her visionary use of space planning. By incorporating the topography of the site and uniquely capturing interior spaces she creates a luxuriously comfortable property with highly functional attributes incorporated throughout the home’s design. Teammate Karen

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Moore with Interiors, Etc. helped McLeod create a superb traditional mountain home at the base of Aspen Highlands. Rough-hewn custom beam trusses, distressed walnut floors, plaster walls, a central staircase featuring a hand-forged aspen leaf railing, and moss stone columns and fireplaces combine an open floor plan that integrates gathering spaces to accommodate large groups. This mountain home was designed to accommodate 22 family and friends during the holidays in its 9,700 square feet, including six bedrooms, eight bathrooms, and eight fireplaces. Brewster had the environment in mind when she planned for limited use of this home by creating a private top-floor master

suite with main level access that may be closed off from the rest of the home. Brewster McLeod’s work reflects a commitment to the professional standards ascribed by NAHB and is a member of M2M. For contact information see the membership directory in this issue of Mountain Builder.

OFF THE GRID GREEN BUILDING AWARD

Hill Builders, Inc. and Sundesigns Architects

Father and son team, Nathan Moffatt (Hill Builders) and Dean Moffatt (Sundesigns), took on the challenges of building in a remote, off-the-grid property and pulled it off with polish and thoroughness. Sited on 9.52 acres and surrounded by national forest, this true mountain retreat is accessible only by four wheel drive or helicopter to the home’s helipad, or by snowcat in winter. The home is equipped with geothermal heat and domestic water, photvoltaics for all power needs, recycled-

content steel and copper, high R-value structural insulated panel system, double-paned low-e, high-altitude windows, and the list goes on. Safety and security features for this remote property include fire-resistant construction, fully sprinkler systems and alarms.

SPECIAL RECOGNITION AWARD

High Mark Construction; Barvista Homes; Melissa Glenn, Designer; Modular Design Group

The High Mark, Barvista, Glenn, Modular Design team was awarded by the judges “For Excellence in exterior and interior design and materials which recognize the market (Glenwood Springs), and special recognition for the entrepreneurial commitment which is one of the cornerstones of our industry.” This home was built using a hybrid custom modular home. Modular design elements provide

both affordable home markets and luxury homes in Aspen/Snowmass with today’s modular building system’s controlled building benefits that are arguably not afforded

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to onsite construction. High Mark and its teams used tasteful elements such as a heavy-timbered exterior and expansive front porch with lightly stained Colorado beetle-kill pine flooring. Barvista ascribes to the professional standards of NAHB and is a member of M2M. See page 13 of the membership directory in this publication of Mountain Builder for contact information.

COMPREHENSIVE GREEN BUILDING AWARD

More than 45 businesses in the Roaring Fork and Colorado River Valley’s came together to ensure Habitat for Humanity’s Rim Rock project in Rifle was met with success. This Habitat chapter has completed 10 homes since it was formed in 1999. This “net zero home” is 100 percent more efficient than the standard U.S. house because it feeds back as much power back to the grid as it consumes. Habitat’s president, Scott Gilbert said “We’re not a nonprofit set up to build green homes. We’re a nonprofit set up to do things the right way.” Habitat for Humanity supports M2M and is a proud Honoree Member. Randell Johnson, M2M’s 2012 President is on the Board of Habitat. For further information and contact information see page 13 of the membership directory in this edition of Mountain Builder or go to www.habitatroaringfork.org.

In 2011, M2M recruited Mountain Living magazine to be its promotional partner for the chapter’s first annual Parade of Homes and Home and Garden Show. The team set a new standard

for a Parade of Homes. Parade goers from as far as Oregon gathered to partake in Celebrity Chef private Twilight and Champagne Brunch tours. Guests met at Snowmass Village’s luxury Viceroy Resort for drinks and appetizers before boarding a coach to tour private, exclusive homes on a progressive dining basis. Food and Wine magazine’s alumnus and Sedona Arizona Enchantment Resort’s executive Chef, Ted Cizma, prepared an array of culinary tastings pared with a selection of fine wines for participants.

The Home and Garden Show was held conjunctively with the Parade as a one-stop shop for homeowners, consumers, and building professionals to view the latest in home technology, building materials, and home and garden design exhibits. The show was hosted on the outdoor Snowmass Mall by the Silvertree hotel, Snowmass Hospitality and the Town of Snowmass, and was met with great Colorado blue skies and sunshine.

Get ready for an even better show in 2012 scheduled for the weekend of July 20, 21, and 22, 2012. For further information check in later this year at www.m2mhba.org or call Sue Hibbs, M2M Executive Officer, at (970) 376-2033.

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• Indoor Air Quality (flooring, wall coverings, coatings, sealants and adhesives, exhaust)

Within each of these areas there are multiple opportunities for sustainable design as well as building points toward certification.

MB: What is Styles doing to lead the technology pack in kitchen design? Can you provide some of the latest and greatest breakthroughs in kitchen amenities?

RADER: Interestingly enough, the neatest things in the tech area are also a part of the sustainable approach to kitchen design. The first three things that come to mind are the induction cook-top, LED lighting and engineered quartz countertops. All three add functionality, enhance the aesthetic and sustainability. The induction cook-top is 90 percent efficient unlike a gas cook-top which is only 40-50 percent efficient. It has infinite and instant heat adjustment. It is the easiest- to-clean cooking surface because the surface itself does not get hot, thus spills will not burn onto it. It is literally cool enough that you can put a dish towel between the cooking surface and the bottom of the pan. Ironically, induction tops are not Energy Star rated yet, but are recognized by the Green Building Standard and are rewarded

for implementation into a project. LED lighting uses one-fourth the energy and lasts four times as long as an incandescent bulb. It also has brighter and whiter light that gives surfaces a unique sparkle. Engineered quartz countertops have a high recycled material content. The manufacturing process for quartz products is very green in its reuse of waste and water waste. It is a beautiful and extremely creative material in terms of the color consistency and flexible fabrication techniques.

MB: Does Styles only cater to Aspen area homes?

HARTE: No, we are postured to help any scale development or budget..Our Aspen projects provide an unprecedented ability to gain vast experience using diverse products. Many of our Aspen clients have asked for us to design kitchens in their primary residence or other vacation homes elsewhere in the country. While Aspen homes provide an unlimited canvas to build the Ultimate Kitchen, we are masters at maximizing space and how to meet primary kitchen needs in smaller spaces with the most efficiency.

MB: Debbie, you recently accepted a seat on the Board of Directors for Mountain to Mesa Home Builders Association, what do you hope to accomplish in your tenure on the Board?

Harte: I hope to encourage networking in the regional trades to bring architects, builders, competitors in kitchen design, homeowners, and other trade professionals together under the

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MB: Are you encouraging competitors to better themselves and to get a leg up on client leads?

HARTE: I believe that a healthy business environment is based on competition. Competition weeds out complacency and encourages business to seek out education and professional resources such as M2M and the National Kitchen and Bath Association. In the end, the customer is the beneficiary, and that helps keep business in our community.

MB: What does M2M’s affiliation with the National Association of Home Builders bring to the local trades and kitchen design in particular?

HARTE: NAHB reports that kitchens

return more than 81 percent of a home’s value. NAHB offers education classes in Kitchen Design and Décor for Builders and Remodelers through its University Housing courses that complement Styles products and services. Various designations may be secured by tradespersons such as Certified Green Professional, Certified Graduate Remodeler, among many others. One of M2M’s objectives for 2012 is to bring courses to local professionals that offer professional credits (e.g. AIA, CEU, etc.).

MB: In a nutshell, where is Kitchen and Bath design heading in the next 100 years?

PURCIO: Styles, as a responsible partner to our environment will need to integrate efficiency and beauty to the extent that it sustains our lives with the renewable/organic concept of the future.

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makes your community different from the one next door. Have conversations, so that when we as the lender go to the HVCC pool of appraisers, your sales staff can present a summary report to the new appraiser as a guide map. You are not influencing value. The appraiser will let you know if you’re moving to close to the line of influencing value. Stay smart when communicating with the appraisers. Don’t say, “So, what do you think the value is coming in at?” or “We need to get to ‘X’ dollars.” Be smart about it: You can’t broach the topic of value. However, by giving the appraiser comparable sales in the area, you can help the appraiser achieve a better understanding of the current marketplace.

Most of these folks are good people who are just trying to survive like the rest of us. They have been punished with regulations and censuring — and are fed up with what they have to do and how they have do it, as well.Finally, every once in a while, you need to get a second appraisal. It will help to shore up the value in a real quick manner. It’s not common, but sometimes it’s needed. In summary, it’s important you know the rules and the regulations associated with HVCC, and start to have more conversations with the appraiser about the benefits associated with your home. We don’t see too many issues on the majority of the transactions we deal with, however when your buyer treats the design center like it’s Sam’s Club you need to get proactive. They can’t just close their eyes and keep their fingers crossed.

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