Archive for January, 2010

New Home Plan - Modern Green in East Austin

We have recently added a compact 1111sf, 2 bedroom, 2 bath “sideyard” or bar building to the Sol plan mix.  this 16′x65′ plan with an entry vestibule and front loaded carport has CMU block on three sides to an 8′ datum with a linear butterfly roof and clerestory windows throughout.  The building is justified to [...]

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Renovation House Progress - Featuring Modern Green Design

The one-of-a-kind “Sammie” renovation house is under construction at Sol.  Utilizing an existing 800sf bungalow that was on the property when purchased, we are renovating and expanding this highly functional 50 year old home.  Utimately it will be a 1238 sf, 3 bedroom, 2 bath home.  The existing house will contain two bedrooms as well [...]

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Green Building Progress on Net Zero Home at SOL Austin

Our first 1505 plan is well under way.  Featuring SIP panel construction, insulated CMU, geothermal heating and cooling as well as all of the other fabulous features of our Sol homes.  This 3 bedroom, 2 bath plan is a courtard plan with the living space articulated in CMU and the private spaces forming the remaining [...]

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