Geos Net Zero Energy Neighborhood
Arvada, Colorado, U.S.A.Project Facts
- When completed, Geos will be the largest net zero energy, urban mixed-use development in the United States. It will cover 25.2 acres and feature 282 new dwelling units and 12,000 square-feet of retail space.
- Geos will generate 100 percent of its energy from geothermal wells and photovoltaic solar panels, both renewable energy sources.
- Optimal density and building arrangement provides energy savings by maximizing passive solar heat and natural day lighting, which lowers energy consumption by one-third.
- The Geos Neighborhood will feature 8.5 acres (34 percent of site) of parks and open space, including fruit tree co-ops, community gardens, play areas, percolation parks, town squares, event spaces, and mixed-use meadows.
PROJECT TYPE
- Suburban
- Development Plan
- Housing Community
- Mixed-Use
- Greyfield
Environmental Benefits
- Creates Habitat for Wildlife
- Ecologically Manages Stormwater
- Generates Renewable Energy
- Improves Walkability
- Produces Food
- Solar Powered
Links
- 2009 Honor Award for Analysis and Planning (ASLA)
- Colorado’s First Geosolar Neighborhood (Discover GEOS)
- Geos Net Zero Energy Neighborhood (David Kahn Studio)
- Geos Net Zero Energy Neighborhood (Michael Tavel Architects)
- Geothermal Community in Arvada Launched (Rocky Mountain News)
- Home Sweet (green) Home (Denver Post)