Sustainable and Resilient Built Environments
Arch11 is a firm of firsts. With 30 years of green building technology and integration, we are working to design all our buildings to limit carbon emissions through thorough evaluation of the economics of assemblies, the efficiency of building systems, and delivery.
Syncline House
First LEED Gold Home in Boulder, Colorado. Built with innovative renewable energy systems and materials crafted to last centuries, the house is a model of cutting-edge sustainable design and attains a LEED Gold certification.
Canyon Center
LEED EB commissioning for Canyon Center (LEED Gold certified).
Lodgepole Retreat
At the base of a majestic 13,000-foot mountain peak, the house is sited to take advantage of peak views and solar orientation. The bold, single pane shed roof efficiently manages the snowfall at 9000’ above sea level while serving as a platform for the 10kw photovoltaic system. The PV system works in concert with an electric boiler, and air-to-air heat exchanger, and LED lighting to achieve net-zero energy usage. Materials are selected or designed to meet fire resistant codes.
Pearl Izumi
Pearl Izumi is on a mission to change the course of climate change. Expressing the dynamic and elegant simplicity of a modern barn, the 54,000 SF commercial headquarters respects the company’s Japanese heritage, celebrates the natural beauty of Colorado, and demonstrates its employees’ passion for outdoor sports.
A minimal palette combines with a highly visual architecture form to create a low-impact, sustainable building.
Ladder Canyon House
Entirely operated off-grid, the building is powered by a ground-based photo-voltaic array. Heating is via a radiant floor system preheated by roof-mounted evacuated tube solar panels which also supply domestic hot water. The construction is a modified timber and steel structure with structurally insulated-panels (SIP) skin. This assembly limited the construction delivery time, eliminated any thermal bridging and ensured a Passive House tight building envelope. The maintenance free corrugated steel siding is a ventilated facade system aiding in building cooling. Its surface patina lends an organic, mottled surface blending with the landscape while alluding to the areas vernacular structures. The design features water saving fixtures and LED lighting.
Vergence House
The project demonstrates that net-zero energy use can be created and maintained at a luxury scale. Materials to last centuries, vs. decades, the house supports rest, work, and play while producing its own power and protein. The latter is achieved in an advanced aquaculture system. The former is through a ground-based heat pump and 14kw photo voltaic system integrated flush to the stone cladding on the roof.
Wild Bear Nature Center
The building, acts as a living organism, providing opportunities to teach about nature and how we inhabit and sustain the earth. Through its net-positive energy design and programmatic intention, the building is designed to generate more energy than it consumes, integrating 50 kilowatts of photovoltaic solar panels, a super insulated and airtight building envelope, passive solar gain and thermal mass systems, and natural stack ventilation system with highly advanced fresh-air delivery. Carbon positive wood framing will provide additional carbon capture throughout the building.
