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Shape Architecture

We are experts in sustainable architecture, leveraging building science to maximize health & comfort & minimize energy

Shape Architecture is one of Colorado’s leading sustainable architecture practices, with years of experience working on Net Zero and Passive House projects for residential and commercial clients. This means reducing energy use, water, and embodied carbon, supplemented with clean power sources; it also leads to dramatically improved indoor air quality, comfort, health, and durability. With our rigo

rous building science training, we are experts in whole-systems integrated design approach and construction technologies. Our work aims to harness the power of natural systems to create healthy, beautiful buildings. Based in Denver, we seek to create the best high-design radically sustainable work in the intermountain west.

03/17/2026

Blower door test? What are they and why are they important? Steve can tell you all about it!

02/10/2026

We're so excited for the upcoming ribbon cutting on Valentine's day! Congratulations for a beautiful project!

01/29/2026

We’re happy to announce another one of our projects just received Passive House Design certification from PHIUS! The simple geometry of the building form echoes the nearby Flatirons while creating a light-filled, ultra comfortable, and net-zero home. Construction will begin soon - stay tuned for updates!

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12/17/2025

Our new project up on the eastside of Leadville is...taking...shape! The house is uniquely sited at the end of the city grid with the historic mining district beyond. We studied some of these incredible old structures to inform the exterior of the house. The Eastside Cabin subtly references its surroundings and takes advantage of some epic views of the Sawatch range and beyond.

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12/04/2025

Look what’s coming down the river! We’re excited about our 10-unit mixed-use project in Salida. With expansive windows and balconies for each unit, Mt. Shavano and Big Baldy Mountain seem just a stone’s throw away. With a chamfered front corner, the building pulls occupants down to the South Arkansas river. With two retail spaces on the first floor, the structure aims to house locally-owned small businesses.

11/25/2025

We are dried in on this three-story house with stunning views to the Gore Range framed by Viking windows and doors provided by . We just got a 0.038 cfm/sf on our blower door test with our target for passive house certification being 0.06 cfm. This will become the first Passive House project in Summit County
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11/18/2025

ERVs Explained!
Ever wonder what an Energy Recovery Ventilator is?? Look no further! Max and Morgan explain the ERV from @475.supply . Watch the full video on our YouTube!

11/13/2025

The Bluff Lake Nature Center building has turned a corner - exterior siding is on, parking lot and ramp are in, and interior finishes are going up fast. BLNC is Denver’s only urban Nature Center - this new HQ serves as a gateway to nature and will allow our clients to become even better stewards of this incredible ecosystem. Stay tuned for opening updates in early 2026!

11/05/2025

An exciting start to interiors selections! We’re bringing our clients’ nature-inspired vision to life by crafting a warm, inviting kitchen that truly feels like the heart of the home.

10/30/2025

Coming to a town near you! Check out this cool collab in the works with . This series of housing units was designed in collaboration with a new modular prefab startup to bring high quality, affordable homes to families across Colorado. The design includes single-family residences, a duplex, and multiplex options with a variety of roof forms and window openings, so there is something for everyone!

10/08/2025

At the Leadville Historic House, flexible ducting for our @475.supply ERV is roughed in, are installed, and framing is taking shape beautifully. Exciting to see this high performance build moving full steam ahead with !

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23 Lincoln Street Suite 200
Denver, CO
80203

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http://shapearchitect.com/

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