These units in Stapleton are green, but don't cost a lot of green (as in dollars), according to New Town Builders.

The company’s Central Park Row Home models are priced from $141,800 to $235,900. Standard, sustainable features include  2×6 outer wall studs, blown-in, R-20 cellulose insulation and sealant applied to drywall and framing components at window and door openings (to eliminate air penetration and minimize drafts).

All New Town Builders homes come with the seal of approval from Energy Star, and all homes include The Energy Detective® system that monitors and tracks real-time usage of electrical energy and the associated costs, allowing residents to manage their energy expenses.

1st phase sold out

New Town Builders  already has  sold out of its existing inventory in its first phase. Homes placed under contract today could be available for occupancy by late November.

The two- and three-bedroom model townhomes ranging in size from 1,166 to 1,479 square feet are open at Geneva Street and 29th Drive. They feature expansive windows that open the interior to natural light, almost creating a “loft-living” sensation on the main level.

Despite the sluggish market, demand is expected to be strong for the latest offering.  For example, buyers who want an “end” unit, will probably have to make their stake early in this next round of order-placing. Those end units, typically most desirable, also offer more window space with wrap-around decks.

Front porches, courtyards

Every Central Park Row Home includes a front porch (big enough for a table and four chairs) and a generous deck made of composite materials. Attached garages (one- or two-car) and General Electric black appliances are standard. Additionally, all units have covered, 8-foot high entryways, with doors containing frosted glass inserts.

The  three-bedroom units come with 2 ½ baths and a walk-in closet in the master bedroom. Every unit abuts a courtyard.

The models are open Sundays, noon to 5 p.m.; Mondays, noon to 6 p.m.; and Tuesdays through Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. For more information, visit the sales office at 2996 Geneva St., call 303-320-3800 or contact Jill Price at jill.price@newtownbuilders.com.

Contact John Rebchook at JRCHOOK@gmail.com or 303-945-6865.

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The pair of homes on Akron Street north of 35th Avenue opened recently as part of New Town Builders’ new Solaris collection, offering the what it describes as the “most advanced residential building techniques to conserve energy, lower utility bills and affect the environment in the least obtrusive manner.”

The Solaris collection of seven layouts (each with two elevations) are priced from $344,900 and go to $459,900 without upgrades. They range in size from 1,985 square feet to 2,490 square feet above ground.

“Our Solaris collection pulls together the most modern advances in energy efficiency and sustainability in the most cost-effective manner that anyone will see in the Denver area,” said Gene Myers, chief executive officer of New Town Builders. “These features are easy on the environment and even easier on the wallet. Many of them translate into long-term savings that make the Solaris a can’t-miss investment.”

In addition to New Town Builders’s trademark of including solar energy systems, green features of Solaris homes include:  An official, measurable energy rating among the best in the Denver area; huge swaths of glass  glass throughout the home, promoting a feeling of openness; high efficiency water heater, with a timed hot water recirculation system; Tyvek house wrap for protection against water and air infiltration; exterior walls with 2×6 studs, 24-inches on center, allowing for more insulation, increasing exterior wall thermal resistance; low-E windows, backed by a lifetime warranty, that meet or exceed Energy Star qualifications; and sound-dampening, and  cast-iron waste lines from the second floor to basement ceiling.

The homes also feature media outlets for voice, data, audio and video services at all bedrooms, studies, lofts and kitchen

Contact John Rebchook at JRCHOOK@gmail.com or 303-945-6865.

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Mayor John Hickenlooper celebrated the growing number of Denver’s homeowners, small business owners and developers who have made design excellence a priority in their community.

The trendy Root Down restaurant, which would not have gotten off the ground without the help of borker Paul Tamburello, was one of the Mayor Design Award winners.

“Great cities are just as enriched by many small and beautiful design interventions as they are by large and bold civic gestures,” said Hickenlooper.

The awards were presented earlier this month at the L2 Arts & Culture Center located at 1477 Columbine Street in Denver.

“No matter how large or small the project, design matters. We all benefit when owners go the extra mile to invest time, money and creativity into their property, creating a culture of quality design and encouraging others to follow suit. These honorees are diverse examples of how attention to design details makes Denver a special place to live, work and play,” said Mayor Hickenlooper.

“The Mayor’s Design Awards recognizes and encourages well designed small projects throughout our neighborhoods,” said Denver Planning Manager Peter J. Park. “Good design happens on its own when enlightened owners recognize the benefit and invest in quality design. Their design efforts make our city interesting, provocative and memorable.”

Co-sponsoring the 2009 Mayor’s Design Awards were: AIA Denver, a chapter of the American Institute of Architects;  Colfax Events Center, 5280 Urban Homes, Steuben’s,  Pasquini’s, Whole Foods and the Denver Community Planning and Development Department.

The 2009 Mayor’s Design Awards recipients are:

Category: A Perfect Fit

1. Hodgin/Binswanger Residence, 640 Race St.

2. Bement Residence, 999 S. Euclid St.

3. Krisana Park Neighborhood, bounded by East  Louisiana Avenue,  South  Filbert Way, East Florida Avenue and South Edison Way

Category: The Past Is Present

1. Hangar 61, 8800 East 21st Ave.

2. Dry Ice Factory, 3300 Walnut St.

3. JohnstonWells, 1321 East 15th St.

Category: Reclaimed Splendor

1. Luna Residence,1715 Ogden St.

2. Root Down,1600 West 33rd Ave.

3. in situ DESIGN, studiotrope Design Collective and Grassroots Neighborhood Development, 2942 Welton St.

Category: Home Is Where The Art Is

1. The Pattern Shop, 3349 Blake St.

2. The Reading Garden, 5th Avenue and  Trenton Street.

Category: Many Shades of Green

1. The Shoppe, 3103 Colfax Ave

Category: Buildings That Beckon

1. Steam Plant Lofts, 7752 East  4th Ave.

2. Marco’s Coal-Fired Pizzeria, 2129 Larimer St.

3. Metro Frame Works, 4400 Tennyson St.

Hangar 61 was one of a number of projects lauded by Mayor Hickenlooper.

Previous honorees may be viewed on www.DenverGov.Org/MDA .

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