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Green luxury homes
Homebuilder Mike Roberts' Steamboat Springs home.
The office inside Mike Roberts' Steamboat Springs home has large open windows that allow for heating in the winter, cooling in the summer and terrific views of Fish Creek year-round.
Built on "green" practices doesn't mean that Mike Roberts' home is short on the extras. The bottom floor is open, allowing for a pool table, bar and television viewing area.
At first glance this kitchen looks like many of the others you would find in some of Steamboat Springs' higher end properties. But builder Mike Roberts took the environment into consideration when building his green home, insisting on recycled wood, and earth-friendly flooring and countertops.
Joe Jones, project manager for general contractor TCD, said Marabou's developers advocated green building from the beginning.
Mark Steur's motivation for using "green" building standards in his home south of Steamboat Springs came from a personal belief that he needed to build a healthier environment in which to raise his son. Steur, whose son has Asperger's Syndrome, is convinced the growing incidence of the condition is partly because of the harmful compounds used in building homes.
Just because Mark Steur's home is "green" doesn't mean it isn't decked out. The home has a one-of-a-kind custom wine cellar that is sure to get lots of attention.
You might never guess that some of Steamboat's most luxurious homes are also environmentally friendly. Mark Steur's motivation for using "green" building standards in his home south of Steamboat Springs came from a personal belief that he needed to build a healthier environment for his family.
