Acting as a leader in the green building movement, the Town of Telluride recently adopted an ordinance requiring all residential new construction, additions and remodels to comply with green building regulations. The Green Building Code addresses many of the potentially harmful effects associated with building. The code is broken down into four catagories: energy efficiency, indoor air quality, materials, and resource conservation. The Code does not apply to commercial construction at this time.
After two years of public input and careful consideration, two code templates for residential construction were developed. The first outlines requirements for residential construction with density of a triplex or less based on square footage. To view or print this checklist click here: Green Building Code - Residential Checklist. The second outlines requirements for residential construction with density greater than a triplex based on catagories. To view or print this checklist click here: Green Building Code - Multi-Residential Checklist
A Green Building Resource Guide was developed to provide background on the rationale behind each of the points listed in our Green Building Code, and offer local and regional resources to obtain green building products and services. To view or print this guide, click here: Green Building Resource Guide
(NOTE: Resource Guide is 75 page PDF document.)
The Green Building Code is intended to be updated annually to ensure its effectiveness. We encourage feedback on this program. Please send comments. For questions about the program contact Sam Samuelson, the Town of Telluride Building Official, 970/ 728-2143, ssamuelson@telluride-co.gov.