From admin on March 17th, 2011 in Austin
Transforming an existing home into one that is
airtight and energy efficient can be costly. That’s why design firm
KRDB has teamed up with builders from
Beck-Reit & Sons to design a sustainable community of 40 homes from the ground up.
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Continue reading Sustainable Home Community Grows Roots in Austin
January 31st, 2011 in Austin
The famous local music scene isn't the only thing booming in Austin. In a slow housing market that has undeniably hit Austin and other cities, Austinites are looking more and more to remodeling their homes.
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August 17th, 2010 in Austin
Perhaps an excess of wood in a retro pad conjures up images of That 70's Show, or homes of the same amusing design. But not all retro homes are considered equal, and this residence in Austin, Texas designed by dunnam+dodson architecture certainly breaks the mold.
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June 11th, 2010 in Austin
Behind the polished facade of the homes on Austin's Cool House Tour are a network of professionals and homeowners beyond dedicated to the concept of "green living." Together, they have brought the most spectacular eco-friendly innovations to life—all while making responsible building incredibly attractive. Now that’s an accomplishment worth sharing.
Modern Redo: 1950s home at 1613 Northumberland Road
The tour, hosted by Texas Solar Energy Society and Austin Energy Green Building, consists of 12 homes that run the gamut from modest to luxurious. All homes, however, were built with the same goal in mind: to create a shining example of sustainable building and renewable energy.
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June 8th, 2010 in Austin
An overabundance of toys are every parent’s storage nightmare. But when Dave and Bonnie Markel-Mead went in search of ways to remedy this age-old problem for their newly purchased Barton Hills home in Austin, Texas, architect Carey Dodson of Dunnam + Dodson had just the stylish solution.
The couple chose their 1966 retro pad knowing that a redesign was a must, but they still hoped to stay in line with the home’s original style. So the first step was reconciling the past with today’s need for a home fully equipped to deal with family time and work time all in one cohesive space. Part of the solution was adding practical cabinetry by Honea Woodworks to each room.
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