This home which was recently
featured in the Homes Section of the Austin American Stateman Green
houses can be luxurious, too
was designed for a large
lot in the country half way between Austin and Dripping Springs. The
clients, Alan and Tanya Green, were very environmentally friendly and
wanted to build a straw bale house. The project was completed in
conjunction with Gayle Borst of Stewardship, inc. in which we did the
primary design and construction drawings.
Green features abound in this
very unique residence, including stained concrete floors, rainwater
catchment system, Ipe wood deck, Pella wood casement windows, antique
mexican interior doors, mesquite hardwood floors, and a saltwater pool.
Although, the house was never rated through the City of Austin's Green
Building Program, it would easily attain a five-star rating.