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Characterized by rocky hillsides, canyons and montane landscape, the Western Slope Canyons and Valleys design segment is a clear transition from the alpine landscape of the Crest of the Rockies. This design segment connects the towns of Wolcott, Eagle, Dotsero and Glenwood Springs and provides scenic views of the native vegetation, rocky hillsides and Colorado River, and provides direct access to local and regional recreational destinations. The Western...
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Rising to over 10,000 feet in elevation, the Crest of the Rockies design segment provides access to numerous ski resorts and recreational opportunities through Silverthorne, Frisco, Copper Mountain, Vail, Avon and Edwards. The Crest of the Rockies offers dramatic views of peaks and valleys, steep topography, lush alpine vegetation, rocky hillsides, waterways and views of numerous ski resorts. The Crest of the Rockies design segment contains five Areas...
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The Front Range Foothills design segment begins the accent to the Rocky Mountains from the eastern plains and the Denver metropolitan area. Significant features comprise of the hogback, scenic views including to the Continental Divide, Clear Creek, access to local and regional recreational opportunities, and communities and residential areas. The Front Range Foothills design segment contains one Area of Special Attention (ASA) at Floyd Hill.
7) Pyramid
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Text and black-and-white illustrations follow the intricate step-by-step process of the building of an ancient Egyptian pyramid.
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This book helps readers figure out what they really want and how to get it, whether its a contemporary, brushed-stainless workroom worthy of an upscale restaurant; a rustic, farmhouse-style great room with wood flooring and a couch; or an elegant, streamlined space for a small city apartment.
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The purpose of this paper is to provide a summary of a Value for Money analysis completed by the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) and its High Performance Transportation Enterprise (HPTE) to evaluate options to construct and finance the first phase of the I-70 East project. A Value for Money analysis compares key quantitative and qualitative factors with a goal of determining the project delivery option that best fulfills CDOTs objectives,...
17) Destined for you
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In 1869, Gloriana Womack's family is much smaller since smallpox killed her mother and two of her siblings. She lives in a modest cottage in Duluth, Minnesota, with her father and young brother, and she has dedicated her life to holding her tiny, fractured family together--especially as her father is frequently gone on long fishing trips. Their livelihood may come from the waters of Lake Superior, but storms on the lake can be dangerous, even to those...
19) Built to last
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Reveals the how and why behind some of the most fascinating and enduring structures humankind has ever created.
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The Rammed Earth House is an eye-opening example of how the most dramatic innovations in home design and construction frequently have their origins in the distant past. By rediscovering the most ancient of all building materials - earth - forward thinking home builders can now create structures that set new standards for beauty, durability, and efficient use of natural resources.
Rammed earth construction is a step forward into a sustainable future,...