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Construction on this beautiful, 4000+ sq/ft custom home has just begun. The project is anticipated to earn a 5-star rating from Austin Energy and will feature 5 tons of geothermal heating/cooling, a 6kw solar pv array, and dual CES smart panels. The house will have an airtight, spray foam insulated thermal envelope and a 7500 gallon rainwater collection system for irrigation will be constructed utilizing an old swimming pool. The design features large overhangs and many mature oak trees for shading. Wall construction is Advanced Framing 2×6 along with pre-manufactured trusses for the roof system. Scheduled completion is November 2011.
Lakeway MUD Operations Office
Monday, October 18th, 2010
This small commercial building provides office space for Lakeway Munipical Utility District’s operations staff. The building has recently been awarded LEED Gold recognition. The building’s features include: rainwater collection, geothermal HVAC (water source), spray foam insulation, xeriscaped landscaping, CES smart electrical panels and much more.
Standifer Farms
Sunday, October 17th, 2010
This charming custom home, completed in February 2011, is currently in the process of receiving its ratings for both Austin Energy and Energy Star HERS. The design of the house utilizes many “Passive House” elements such as its orientation, large roof overhangs, casement windows promoting cross ventilation, window shade awnings on the south and west walls, and a large screen porch off the kitchen and master bedroom. It features a 4.75kW UniSolar thin film laminate PV array, a 3 ton dual-zone ClimateMaster geothermal/ground source heat pump, airtight spray foam insulation, and a CES smart electrical panel. Stained concrete floors on the main level and rapidly renewable bamboo flooring upstairs are just a few of the sustainable elements found inside the house.
Big Country
Sunday, October 17th, 2010
This hill country home started construction in October 2010. Scheduled completion is April 2011. This home includes 100% rainwater collection for potable water usage, a geothermal heat pump, and many other energy efficient features.
Stone Mountain
Thursday, June 24th, 2010
Sitting on the side of a hill with a view of a private lake below this home is a peaceful retreat. Some of its features include: metal roof, sprayfoam insulation, smart electrical panel, water conservation fixtures, a geothermal heat pump, and a 5kW wind turbine.
