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This mountain home provides its residents with hours of fun in the sun. Sun dapples this $1.2-million single-family residence in Cement Creek, just outside Crested Butte. It was completed in 2007, and cement, coincidentally, became a key component in its construction. To incorporate solar energy, Basalt-based architect Harry Teague planned south-facing glass and concrete floors throughout much of the house. The concrete absorbs the sun’s heat during the day, aided by a dark stain. As the sun goes down, the floors release the heat and warm the house. In summer, an overhang provides shade. In winter, radiant heat complements the sun’s rays. Homeowner John Norton, a business turnaround consultant, even loves the three-and-a-half-car garage (the last half for ski, kayak, and camping gear). The doors let in light, so winter temperatures inside can reach 75 degrees. “Sometimes I have to put sunglasses on to go into the garage,” Norton says.
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