Award-winning Boulder Cabin minimizes energy use and material waste

<a href="http://inhabitat.com/tag/boulder-colorado" target="_blank">Boulder’s</a> reputation as an environmental leader is upheld in this eco-friendly home overlooking views of the metropolitan Denver valley. Jackson-based firm <a href="http://www.dynia.com/" target="_blank">Dynia Architects</a> completed Boulder Cabin, a contemporary home with an emphasis on sustainability. Clad in weathering steel and lined with timber, the modern cabin sits lightly on the land to minimize site impact.

Winner of a 2011 AIA Wyoming Merit Award, the 2,500-square-foot Boulder Cabin is modern and minimalist to match the “disciplined lifestyle of the owners.”

The site-specific design is optimized for solar and panoramic views.

To the east, clerestory windows let in early morning light, while the west facade is punctuated with nearly full-height windows to frame the best views of the iconic Flatiron peaks.

The home opens up on the south side to a shaded outdoor terrace.

To minimize site impact, the Boulder cabin was built with a size well below the allowable area.

Boulder Cabin by Dynia Architects