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ABOUT US
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E W E R S A R C H I T E C T U R E H I S T O R Y
Peter Ewers has a varied background in both commercial and residential architecture. In addition to working on multiple types of projects, he has lived and practiced architecture in many locations including: San Francisco, California; St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands; Princeton, New Jersey; Syracuse, New York; and Colorado Springs, Denver and Golden, Colorado. This diversity of experience has helped inspire diversity of design and understanding of the different needs of each project. |
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P E T E R J. E W E R S, A I A , L E E D A P Education Bachelor of Architecture
Syracuse University
1986 Licensing and Professional Affiliations Licensed Architect, State of Colorado American Institute of Architects (AIA) - member Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Accredited Professional (LEED AP) AIA Denver’s Committee on the Environment - member U.S. Green Building Council - member American Solar Energy Society - member Colorado Renewable Energy Society - member National Trust for Historic Preservation - member Greater Golden Chamber of Commerce - member Former Affiliations: - Golden Pioneer Museum Board of Directors 2001-2005 - Golden Landmarks Association Board of Directors 2001-2006 - City of Golden Planning Commission, commissioner 1996-2000 |
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D E S I G N P H I L O S O P H I E S W E S U P P O R T
Green Architecture is the belief that the era in which we now live dictates that all projects must recognize the value of the earth’s resources and therefore we must incorporate renewable materials and energy-conscious design whenever practicable. Every project designed by Ewers Architecture incorporates an appropriate amount of passive solar design, energy efficient systems, and environmentally sustainable materials.
New Urbanism is the belief that the proper design of cities is a process that has been developed over several thousand years, but the way we have developed cities and suburbs since the advent of the automobile has dismissed this historical knowledge. New Urbanism is a return to the design innovations of the past millennia and builds on that knowledge, with the advent of mass transit and the automobile, recognizing that the needs of the pedestrian and livable communities are tantamount. With these ideals we may truly build modern cities and suburbs that respond to all of our needs without sacrificing our sense of place and community.
The Not So Big House movement recognizes that a large house is not necessarily a comfortable house. Instead, our families need spaces that are sized to their needs, designed to satisfy multiple purposes, and detailed to lift their souls. We now recognize that spaces that are designed only to impress a visitor may be uncomfortable for the people who live in the home. Instead, we must build high quality homes that inspire the family who lives there, and the simplicity and innovation that informs these spaces is more important than “keeping up with the neighbors.” Ewers Architecture designs homes tailored to the needs of the family, uplift the soul, and feel good day after day after day. |
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