Save the world by living in luxury!
A cutting-edge project in Boulder, Colorado is pioneering the future of home building in America and will change forever the way we relate to our homes and the earth. This extraordinary, contemporary home is positioned on a hillside capturing spectacular views and is equipped with solar photo-voltaic panels. An elevator from the garage entrance ascends to the main level where you will enjoy a modern European-inspired kitchen and a stunning dining and living area. 2002 Alpine includes a fully outfitted theater room, master sitting area with bar, and a roof top terrace to enjoy the great outdoors.
Meet the Builder…
The Truth About Sustainability Archive
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The Myth… A House is Just a House.
Approximately 40% of the energy created in the US goes to build and heat our homes. So a house is... -
The Truth… A House is More Than a House!
Vireo successfully brings luxury into the green equation. Our homes represent a completely controlled environment that allows size without compromising... -
The Living Proof… 2002 Alpine in Boulder, CO
2002 Alpine is a stunningly beautiful residence with elegant appointments and extraordinary attention to detail! The first American-designed, German-engineered, urban,... -
The True Value of Green
Sustaining a healthy thriving earth isn’t an impossible utopian dream but a choice. Standing on the shoulders of centuries... -
View a Video about the 2002 Alpine Project
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You’ve Got Questions… We’ve Got Answers
Peruse the FAQs sheet attached for answers to all your most pressing questions about 2002 Alpine. And if you’re... -
Lighthouse Solar
America’s energy problems will only be solved by a national transition to renewable energy. Solar energy is a mature technology... -
Think Luxury and Green Don’t Mix? Think Again.
Energy efficiency is the short answer… from CAD-CAM design, to precision build processes, transport, assembly and finally a century of... -
Certifications Are Just The Beginning
A recent article in Hotel Interactive has given us food for thought as we look back on the construction process... -
Earth Day 2010
As the world’s human population grows, so does our footprint. We must find ways of living and growing in harmony... -
The ‘Green Washing’ Game
At Vireo, we give very specific definitions to all of our terms and there is 3rd party verification of the... -
Is What a Home is Made of Really that Important?
Yes! Allergies, asthma and other breathing disorders, diseases, rashes and other discomforts are commonly linked directly back to the... -
Do Vireo’s EcoLuxury Homes Help to Minimize Construction Waste?
The typical US home built today produces 17% waste. That means that almost 1/5th of the materials purchased and... -
Don’t we have to make Big Sacrifices to have a Real Eco-friendly House?
We’ve all seen sustainable housing that is small, simple and odd in it’s design, but that’s not what most Americans... -
Can’t we Improve Energy Efficiency and Performance in Small Steps?
Approximately 40% of all energy created in the US goes to build and heat our homes. So significant improvement will... -
How can it be Efficient to Transport an Entire Building from Germany?
A Vireo home has 1/5th to 1/50th the carbon impact of the average American home and that includes transporting it... -
What Improvements to Construction Timelines does Vireo Offer and What are the Benefits?
Construction time lines on Vireo homes are very short, allowing even expansive, luxurious residences to be move-in ready in a... -
What Kind of Carbon Footprint do Vireo Homes Have?
The major areas of efficiency we achieve are longevity, precise factory processes, transportation efficiency, rapid site assembly and the actual... -
Meier Residence in Boulder, Colorado – Interior
The Meier residence proves that homes can be beautiful, functional and efficient, but also in harmony with nature. Vireo is... -
Meier Residence in Boulder, Colorado – Exterior
This timber frame alpine house built in Boulder, Colorado takes advantage of striking mountain views by utilizing high efficiency European...
