A modern sanctuary harmonious with nature, this beautiful custom home will raise the stakes of green building as we know it. Created by the powerhouse collaboration of Bill Taute Homes with Green Synergy Projects, Architecture 365, and Next Level Austin, this awe inspiring custom home combines well appointed finishes with sustainable materials and energy efficient construction. This modern wonder will be a part of the 2009 Parade of HomesTM presented by the Home Builders Association of Greater Austin!
This gorgeous home blends large open areas for entertaining and hospitality with private spaces created to preserve mental serenity and promote environmental harmony. Every design element has been painstakingly analyzed to ensure its compatibility with surrounding design features.
The gourmet kitchen features a rare Concetto countertop created by fusing nature's hues and designs with individually cut semi-precious stones to form the ultimate luxury stone surface. The LED backlighting and mono-rail lighting above help the unique surface really sparkle. And if the European micro-finish cabinet, refrigerator, and dishwasher fronts aren't enough of a perfect accent to this shining countertop, the kitchen also includes an intricate glass tile backsplash to make it all really shine.
Green Features
-Austin Energy Green Building Program Five Star Rating
-LEEDS Platinum Rating NAHB Green Building Program Gold Rating
-2nd Floor Garden Roof
-Loose Fill Full Wall Cavity Spray Cellulose 80% Recyclable Content
-15.0 SEER HVAC Variable Speed Condensing Unit
-Trane Clean Effects Advanced Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ) System
-ResNet Certified Duct Leakage Testing-Blower Door Testing-Air Balancing
-Energy Star Rated Appliances & Tankless Water Heater
-Energy Star Rated Panasonic Whisper Quiet Ventilation Fans Programmable Thermostats
-Huber Engineered Woods Zip Wall & Zip Roof Systems Sustainable Forest Initiative Program Products
-90% Compact Fluorescent and LED Lighting
-Low Flow/Dual Flush High Efficiency Toilets
-Construction Waste Management Program Recycles 80% of Material Waste
-All Interior Paint, Stain, Cabinet Finish, and Flooring Adhesives are Zero or Low VOC Products
-Wood Flooring From Sustainable Forest Initiative Program
-Carpet and Carpet Pad Contain Recycled Material Content
