, ,

House Beautiful ‘Kitchen of the Year’

The honor of House Beautiful “Kitchen of the Year 2014” has been given to a remodel by San Francisco designer Steven Miller. White be gone. Black is the new black, apparently? What do you think? All photos courtesy House Beautiful:  
18 Sep 14
By :
Comments : Off
,

How to Incorporate the Small Home Movement into Not Such a Small Home

Have you been following the trend toward smaller homes, from the large square footage homes that were popular in the early 2000’s? What about the next extension into tiny spaces, which has co-opted the name, “the small (or tiny) house movement”? A few recent...
18 Aug 14
By :
Comments : Off

Thinking Green? Webinar to Learn More About LEED Standards

Photo Credit: © Shutterstock On August 19, 2014 there will be a green building webinar for the latest news in LEED (version 4) green building. The program is presented by University of Minnesota Extension and Sustainable Forests Education Cooperative. Titled, “What’s...
15 Aug 14
By :
Comments : Off
, ,

Available Properties in Durango, Telluride and Pagosa Springs

It’s still a buyers’ market in Southwest Colorado, though the needle is steadily moving toward balance with sellers’ interests. Here’s a quick availability check of available vacant properties for sale around the region: Durango (in-town):  81 vacant lots...
12 Aug 14
By :
Comments : Off
,

Black Canyon Builders is Led by a Green Building Professional

Jared Ogden, founder and president of Black Canyon Builders, is a certified Green Building professional. So why does it matter? {Please note: Green building, green homes and green built are all industry standard terms. Though they clearly cover a wide range of applications and...
01 Aug 14
By :
Comments : Off
,

Five Smart Home Technologies That Are Worth Looking Into

Technology for the home has gone far beyond programmable thermostats. Of course, we’re preaching to the choir, as many Black Canyon Builders’ clients come to us with advanced ideas for incorporating tech into the home. If you’re not an “early...
22 Jul 14
By :
Comments : Off
, , ,

How To Finance for Buying and Remodeling at the Same Time

So you’ve found your dream location, but the house sitting on top of it doesn’t exactly scream your style? Or the house has good bones, but every finish in it screams the 1980’s…and not in a cool, retro way? During the peak of the real estate boom a few...
11 Jul 14
By :
Comments : Off
, , ,

Happy Independence Day from the Historic Southwest

Happy Fourth of July! Though we celebrate nationwide, we tend to think of our nation’s history emanating almost exclusively from the East Coast, the original 13 colonies. Any place west of the Mississippi – well, west of the Appalachians in the late 1700’s...
04 Jul 14
By :
Comments : Off
,

Burn After Reading: Second Home in Silverton, Colorado

Some towns are like pristine surf spots or hidden powder stashes. You know you have no right to feel ownership of them, yet there’s a part of you that wants to keep them a secret. At the same time, there’s a drive to share something so extraordinary. Silverton,...
24 Jun 14
By :
Comments : Off
,

Three Essentials to Energy Efficient Home Design

Photo courtesy: Shenandoah Durango What’s the first thought that comes to mind when you think energy efficiency? Most of us jump to Energy Star-rated appliances, LED lights and efficient heating and cooling systems. Some people may include material options like SIPs panels,...
18 Jun 14
By :
Comments : Off
12

About Us

Jared Odgen | About Black Canyon BuildersBased in Durango, Colo., award-winning Black Canyon Builders has designed and built custom homes for all of Southwest Colorado since 2006. Founder and president, Jared Ogden, is a craftsman and general contractor of the highest level - weighing integrity, communication, skill and artistry on equal measure. Learn more about our approach.

Timber Frame Building

Timber frame construction spans centuries and cultures; it is a visual manifestation of the blending of art and engineering. As one of the premier timber frame builders in the Southwest region, Black Canyon Builders has built award-winning timber frame homes. We are an independent builder, and we will work with either our in-house team or your preferred architect to create full or partial timber frame homes.

Our Portfolio

Black Canyon Builders, Durango, CO, Timber frame construction and details

Timber Frame Raising and Construction

15 Dec 13
Black Canyon Builders, Durango, CO Significant Remodel Historic Home, kitchen and dining area

DeCoste Historic Remodel

13 Dec 13
Black Canyon Builders, Durango, CO custom sustainable home, exterior

Custom Mountain Contemporary

12 Nov 13
© 2013 - All rights reserved by Black Canyon Builders