AIA Denver and partner CAD-1, Inc. administered a design-build competition for Habitat for Humanity of Colorado affiliate Blue Spruce Habitat for Humanity (Kittredge, Colo.).
The design competition was held in 2011 and construction of the home will be completed in 2012 by volunteers.
The winning team consists of Molly Blakley, Assoc. AIA; Alan Ford, AIA;
Kathy Ford, AIA; and Matt Weaver, Assoc. AIA. Alan Ford Architects P.C. is the Architect of Record.
Download a copy of their presentation.
Left: A rendering of the winning design.
View images of all of the competition entries.
Sponsorship Opportunities
To raise the $85,000 needed for this important endeavor, AIA Denver
has created sponsorships that allow donors to show their support of both
the design profession and the community as a whole. In addition to the
benefits listed below, each sponsor will receive extensive recognition
throughout the two-year process.
All sponsorships are considered charitable donations, making them tax
deductible and an exceptional way to increase your exposure in the AEC
industry. In-kind donations, such as materials, will be considered on an
individual basis. Download sponsorship information.
Donations
Credit card donations may be made online at givingfirst.org/habitatcolorado with AIA Denver in the "special instructions or comments for nonprofit" field.
Check donations should be sent to Habitat for Humanity of Colorado (550 S. Wadsworth Blvd., Ste. 150, Lakewood, CO 80226) with AIA Denver in the memo line.
About the Family
Hazell was abandoned at age four and grew up in
foster and group homes. She has always worked hard as an adult, but when
she got pregnant and decided to leave a toxic relationship a women’s shelter
assisted her until Titus was born. She still volunteers there, giving back
to those who helped her in such a time of need. Currently, Hazell and Titus
live in a too-small cabin, and she works several jobs to support her son. She
runs the snack bar at a local country club in the summer, does Spanish
translation, cleans homes and sells her homemade salsa. She says she feels so
blessed that she found Habitat for Humanity as she has always longed for a home
and stability, especially now that she has her "miracle child.” More than
anything, she wants to raise Titus "in a stable, warm atmosphere so that he has
a bright future and grows into a healthy, successful man.”
Left: Hazell and Titus.
Media Inquiries
All media inquiries should be directed to AIA Colorado Membership & Communication Manager Alaina Gonzales at alaina@aiacolorado.org or 303.446.2266, ext. 116. Download a one-page fact sheet. Download a press kit.
Press Releases:
Media Coverage:
Fall/Winter 2011: Colorado Construction & Design
Dec. 21, 2011: Colorado Real Estate Journal
Dec. 12, 2011: JustAroundHere.com
Nov. 21, 2011 - The Daily Journal
Sept. 6, 2011 - Canyon Courier
Partners & Sponsors:*
Platinum Sponsor ($10,000):
GE Johnson Construction Company (in-kind)**
Silver Sponsor ($5,000):
BCER Engineering (in-kind)**
EVstudio (in-kind)**
Bliss and Marcia Bull McCrum
Sponsor ($1,000):
Arlo Braun Architect
CAD-1, Inc.
Supporter ($500):
B+Y Architects
Firm Donors:
Bennett Wagner & Grody Architects
The Abo Group, Inc.
Thompson Engineering
Individual Donors:
Lisa M. Haddox, AIA, & Charles A. Haddox
Kitty Yuen, AIA
Alexandra Tindle
Merlin Maley, AIA, and Ashley Kayser
Richard Jarecki, Assoc. AIA
Kevin Yoshida, AIA
Gwen Gilley, AIA
James N. & Yvonne E. Kayser
Virginia Dubrucq, AIA, LLC
Bradford Bull, AIA
*If you have contributed but are not listed here, please contact Nicolle
Thompson at 303.446.2266, ext. 111, or nicolle@aiacolorado.org to make
sure your donation was allocated correctly.
**In-kind contribution. Does not count toward $85,000 goal.