Green Building Blog

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
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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
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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
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Benefits of SIPs Panels for a Distinguished Home

While well known by custom homebuilders, structural insulated panels (SIPs) are little known by the broad market. They are a remarkable product that deliver unparalleled performance, so it’s time to celebrate SIPs. SIPs panels are essentially a sandwich of structurally...
02 Apr 13
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Repurposed Wood Pallets. Are they safe?

We’re seeing it everywhere: boring wood shipping pallets transformed into something new, attractive and on-trend. I first noticed wood pallet slats transformed as a rustic wall (example: click here). Transforming pallets into usable art and design has been around forever,...
07 Mar 13
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Reclaimed Wood Shows Its Versatility

I’m a sucker for old timbers (check out some of  Black Canyon Builders’ applications here), so I had to share this article on reclaimed wood. While I’m a proponent of most of the easily-made arguments for re-using and repurposing wood from old structures, I must...
17 Dec 12
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Black Canyon Builders Earns Top "Green Building" Honor at Durango Parade of Homes 2012

We are honored (and excited!) to announce that Black Canyon Builders earned top prize in the “Green Building” category at the 2012 Durango Parade of Homes. The home, which solidified the prize, has been covered here on our blog; it is the Woodhouse timber frame hybrid...
05 Nov 12
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Alternative and Green Building Techniques to Investigate: Formworks and Ideabox

Black Canyon Builders specializes in timber frame building, but we’re in support of any building technique that manages to create a beautiful living space in an environmentally friendly way. We’ve recently read about two alternative techniques that have managed to pique our...
16 Apr 12
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New Windows Add Polish and Energy Efficiency

In a recent survey conducted by the National Association of Home Builders, Low-E windows were ranked as the top materials utilized in energy efficient remodels (survey covered the last quarter of 2011). What is a Low-E window? Low-E stands for “low emissivity.”...
21 Feb 12
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How Small Household Changes Equal Huge Savings: Lighting Options Can Save You Immediately and Long-term

[Please note: all of the statistics and images in this post are courtesy ENERGY STAR (www.energystar.gov) and the 2012 Energy Star Lighting webinar presentation. Click on images to enlarge.] Did you know that lighting accounts for more household energy expense than washers,...
09 Feb 12
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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.

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Timber Frame Raising and Construction

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DeCoste Historic Remodel

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Custom Mountain Contemporary

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