Earlier this year, Randy Hafer of High Plains Architects was invited by Gallatin Valley Earth Day to speak about the topic of water in Bozeman/Gallatin Valley, specifically water availability and consumption. His presentation, titled "Grape or Raisin? - The coming water shortage", was based on his years of research and how he has addressed this problem at his own residence in Billings, the Urban Frontier House.

Commercial property-assessed clean energy (CPACE) is a financing structure in which building owners borrow money for energy efficiency, renewable energy, or other projects and make repayments via an assessment on their property tax bill. The financing arrangement stays with the property even after it has been sold, allowing for longer term investment in its construction.

The Borden Hotel redevelopment is a case study in how adaptive reuse of older buildings can activate its surrounding community. The Borden Hotel, located in Whitehall, Montana, is a classic two story Western Commercial building built in 1913, had brick additions added in 1919, 1929, and 1941; the last two additions were designed by noted Montana architect Fred Willson.

“Second oldest” may not sound that impressive, but the building was occupied in 1898, just nine years after Montana became a state.

Associate Principal Ed Gulick is a licensed architect and LEED® Accredited Professional with a specialty credential in Building Design & Construction.

In December we took the time to host local 4th and 5th grade extended study students participating in a unit on Historic Preservation.

I was really struck by the magnitude of wood mass that grows every year in Montana compared to the amount that is harvested.

We are proud to announce an extremely exciting renovation project! It’s been so hard for us to keep quiet about this until now.

“Use lots of wood in building? No way—I’m a green architect!” That was my sentiment when I was a design student and beginning my architectural career.