Tiny home suburbs are coming soon to Colorado

Minimum size restrictions have long been a thorn in the side of tiny home advocates. So when Walsenburg, Colorado, not far from Colorado Springs, did away with its 600 square foot restriction last year, Rod Stambaugh, founder of Sprout Tiny Homes was quick to grab up a 4.5-acre parcel of land. He plans to build a community of tiny homes there and in other select districts around the state. Read the rest of Tiny home suburbs are coming soon to Colorado

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Diller Scofidio + Renfro reveal preliminary concept for the US Olympic Museum

New York studio Diller Scofidio + Renfro has revealed their concept for the United States Olympic Museum , scheduled to open in downtown Colorado Springs, CO before the 2018 Olympic Winter Games . The renderings for the 60,000 square foot space show sweeping curved lines, elevated walkways and an extensive outdoor public plaza with views of Colorado’s Pikes Peak. The building’s spiraling shape reflects was inspired by the fluid movement of Olympic athletes and it will act as a brilliant commemoration of the Olympic games. Read the rest of Diller Scofidio + Renfro reveal preliminary concept for the US Olympic Museum Permalink | Add to del.icio.us | digg Post tags: 2018 Winter Olympics , Architecture , architecture concepts , colorado springs , DS+R Architects , olympics , US Olympic Museum , winter olympics

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Life-Threatening Floods Devastate Colorado, at Least 3 People Dead

Flash floods are sweeping across Colorado , washing out roads and cutting off communities. At least three people have been reported dead as a result of a devastating overnight storm that dumped over half a foot of rain across the region. Officials describe the situation as extremely dangerous and urge stranded residents to stay at home and conserve resources as search-and-rescue teams struggle to fix flooded roadways. Read the rest of Life-Threatening Floods Devastate Colorado, at Least 3 People Dead Permalink | Add to del.icio.us | digg Post tags: boulder county , colorado emergency , colorado flood , colorado springs , dams , emergency , flooding , floods , front range , impassable roads , waterlogged soils        

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