Sustainability

Beginning today, March 1, new code requirements to help Denver reach its climate action goals will go into effect for existing commercial and multifamily buildings. These requirements were outlined in the Energize Denver ordinance passed by City Council in 2021. The new requirements will apply to gas-powered space and water …

Denver Beer Co. will hold a grand opening event this Saturday, Feb. 25, for the craft brewery’s fourth taproom located at 7070 E. Lowry Blvd within the Exchange at Boulevard One, a vibrant mixed-use community hub co-owned and developed by Confluent Development and Kelmore Development. The new location includes a 4,200-square-foot taproom …

Aspen Hospitality and the University of Colorado Boulder have started construction on the Limelight Hotel Boulder. The 250-room landmark conference center hotel property is slated to open in the summer of 2025. This groundbreaking is the culmination of years of collaboration among the City of Boulder, CU Boulder and numerous other stakeholders. Plans for …

RES, the world’s largest independent renewable energy company, has officially opened its new Americas headquarters in McGregor Square. The team moved from its previous location in Broomfield in the hopes of attracting and attaining more employees. The office will initially be home to approximately 180 people, the majority of which will …

Hines, the global real estate investment, development and property manager, has begun the process of delivering over 160 fully loaded trucks of timber to the T3 RiNo construction site in Denver’s RiNo neighborhood.  When complete, the six-story, 235,000-square-foot heavy-timber office building will be one of the most environmentally friendly and sustainable …

A brand new proprietary digital software assessment tool that identifies custom decarbonization, retrofitting, and cost savings opportunities for real estate investors and owners has been launched courtesy of Cushman & Wakefield. C&W Green Buildings was created through an exclusive partnership with CFP Green Buildings (CFP), a consultancy with a mission of …

Denver’s tallest mass timber building will break ground in July 2023, Denver-based Tres Birds announced today. Situated in the RiNo Arts District, the 12-story multifamily building named “Return to Form” will be located at 3495 Wynkoop Street and will include 84 dwelling units including four penthouse units, 32 two-bedroom units, 32 one-bedroom …

As part of Granite Properties’ commitment to providing wellness-focused workspaces, the commercial real estate investment, development and management company is pleased to announce that Plaza Tower One, a Class-A office building in Greenwood Village, has earned Fitwel Certification. Granite also announced today it has become a Fitwel Champion, and has certified five office buildings.  …

Excelsior Energy Capital, Unico Solar Investors and Namaste Solar recently broke ground on two community solar gardens in Greeley, totaling 4 megawatts of capacity. The single-axis tracker solar installations are designed and being built by Namaste Solar, an employee-owned cooperative based in Colorado. The installations are located on land leased …

On Oct. 13, Historic Denver, Inc. will hold its 52nd Annual Dinner & Awards Program at the Brown Palace Hotel in Denver. The nonprofit urban preservation organization will announce the recipients of its annual awards for projects and people preserving key historic buildings in Denver. This year’s preservation project award recipients include buildings that are …