Homes: Building, Design, Options and Craftsmanship in Pagosa Springs, CO

Home construction in Pagosa Country is at an all-time high, yet many people who are considering building a primary or secondary residence here are unfamiliar with the types of homes they can build and what sort of special amenities and unique design expressions are available. Although we may be off the beaten path, the situation is pretty much this: if you want it, you can have it! And if you're looking to purchase an existing home, what sort of information will you need to make the wisest choice for your needs? In this section of Pagosa Country Living, we'll focus on the broad area of home building and design, including some of the most basic things you'll need to know before you build or buy.

• Where to Live in Pagosa Country Primary logistics, layout and descriptions of the types of places our area has to offer. Consider water, roads, covenants etc. By Norm Vance, March 2006
  
  
  
• Subdivisions of Archuleta County Map location and description of the variety of places to live here in southwestern Colorado.
  
  
  
  
• From Kits to Contractors Your options for building in Pagosa Country, a Rocky Mountain paradise. By Norm Vance, March 2006
  
  
  
• Solar Power: Tapping the Sun for Power Options and cost involved in this renewable form of energy. By Suzanne Matthiessen, March 2006
  
  
  
  
• The Homebuilt Home Alternative thinking on home building and owning; from water and heat to pantries and greenhouses. By Norm Vance, March 2006
  
  
  
• Adobe Homes The re-Southwesternization of Pagosa Country. By Norm Vance, March 2006
  
  
  
  
• Is Building "Green" Affordable in Pagosa Country? What to consider and what to know when building earth friendly on a budget. By Suzanne Matthiessen, March 2006
  
  
• Building "Green" in Pagosa Country The hands-on owner/builder experience and process of building a straw bale home. By Suzanne Matthiessen, March 2006
  
  
• Mountain Living Dreams Photo essay of the types and locations of homes in Pagosa Springs, CO By Norm Vance, March 2006
  
  

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