02 · Large Buildings & Masterplans
A decarbonized neighborhood outside Denver, planned so that solar orientation — not the cul-de-sac — sets the street grid.
Geos is a net zero energy community northwest of Denver in Arvada, laid out so every lot can generate as much energy as it uses. Michael contributed as an intern architect at SUN Studio, the practice of Michael Tavel and David Kahn, who designed the neighborhood between 2005 and 2008 with developer Norbert Klebl; the first homes were completed in 2016.
Suburban neighborhood layouts are usually set by the road network first, energy performance second (if at all).
A masterplan where solar orientation determines the street grid, so every lot can generate as much energy as it uses.
A completed net zero energy community outside Denver, with homes occupied since 2016.
A walkthrough of one of the Geos townhomes, from the entry stair through the open kitchen and living space.
