SOL Austin :: Modern Homes in Austin, TX http://www.solaustin.com/blog Modern, Green, Sustainable Homes in Austin Mon, 30 Jan 2012 21:47:31 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6 en 1538 3/3 Progress http://www.solaustin.com/blog/519/1538-33-progress/ http://www.solaustin.com/blog/519/1538-33-progress/#comments Mon, 30 Jan 2012 19:01:39 +0000 bvortman http://www.solaustin.com/blog/?p=519 This house is sold; however, we have 13 lots available. We’d be happy to build you one of your own!

]]> http://www.solaustin.com/blog/519/1538-33-progress/feed/ Three sales in SOL Austin in one week! http://www.solaustin.com/blog/516/three-sales-in-sol-austin-in-one-week/ http://www.solaustin.com/blog/516/three-sales-in-sol-austin-in-one-week/#comments Sun, 04 Dec 2011 01:13:28 +0000 bvortman http://www.solaustin.com/blog/?p=516 SOL Austin offers modern, eco-friendly homes just 3 miles from downtown in progressive East Austin. SOL is perfect for those who desire the conveniences and reduced commute of living in close proximity to the urban core, and want the space and privacy of a single-family home.

A record three new homes sold this week, one that will be complete in January and two that will be complete mid 2012. The new additions to SOL are:

  • The 2/2 1030 plan
  • SOL’s first spec house - the 3/3 1538 plan (made possible by Independent Bank and SOL’s strong sales history)
  • The 2/1 1090 plan

Only 13 lots remain out of 40. Build time is 6 months with 5% down.

Availability map/price list:
http://www.solaustin.com/pdfs/SOL_Availablity_brochure.pdf

Home plans:
http://www.solaustin.com/pdfs/SOL_Home_Plans.pdf

Each home is fully finished with a custom landscape plan, sealed concrete floors, Merillat flat panel cabinets, Silestone countertops, stainless steel appliances, and modern fixtures and faucets. View the selections guide for more information:

Selections Guide:
http://www.solaustin.com/pdfs/SOL_Selections_Guide.pdf

SOL is located 3 miles East of downtown Austin next to several established neighborhoods, farmers’ markets, co-ops, artist studios and many “locally grown” shops and restaurants.

Area map:
http://www.solaustin.com/pdfs/SOL_AREA_MAP.pdf

]]> http://www.solaustin.com/blog/516/three-sales-in-sol-austin-in-one-week/feed/ E.A.S.T 2011 @ SOL Austin http://www.solaustin.com/blog/501/east-2011-sol-austin/ http://www.solaustin.com/blog/501/east-2011-sol-austin/#comments Thu, 10 Nov 2011 14:04:40 +0000 bvortman http://www.solaustin.com/blog/?p=501 You’re invited to participate in the 10th annual East Austin Studio Tour.

Who: Art + architecture enthusiasts

What: Five local artists occupy SOL Austin, a community of modern, net-zero capable homes.

The Art:
Sybil Miller - Photography
Heidi Stanfield- Mixed Media
Stella Alesi - Painter/photographer
Paul Oglesby – Sculptor
Kenny Trice - Photography

The Architecture:
Community designed by KRDB Architects, built by Beck-Reit and Sons. www.solaustin.com

Where: The 1538 Spec House located at 5909 Ventus St.

When: This weekend and next:

Sat. Nov. 12 & Sun. Nov. 13 from 11am-6pm
Sat. Nov. 19 & Sun. Nov. 20 from 11am-6pm

Special Event: Rare opportunity to tour a finished SOL home Sunday, Nov. 20 at 1 p.m. Email info@solaustin.com for more details.



]]> http://www.solaustin.com/blog/501/east-2011-sol-austin/feed/ 1331 sf Plan Under Construction (3 bed, 2 bath) http://www.solaustin.com/blog/488/1331-sf-plan-under-construction-3-bed-2-bath/ http://www.solaustin.com/blog/488/1331-sf-plan-under-construction-3-bed-2-bath/#comments Thu, 06 Oct 2011 20:31:30 +0000 bvortman http://www.solaustin.com/blog/?p=488 Framing has begun on the latest home in SOL: a 1331 sf two-story.

]]> http://www.solaustin.com/blog/488/1331-sf-plan-under-construction-3-bed-2-bath/feed/ The 1538 Plan - 3 bed/ 3 bath - Spec house for sale in SOL http://www.solaustin.com/blog/416/the-1538-plan-3-bed-3-bath-1st-spec-in-sol/ http://www.solaustin.com/blog/416/the-1538-plan-3-bed-3-bath-1st-spec-in-sol/#comments Wed, 28 Sep 2011 03:20:52 +0000 bvortman http://www.solaustin.com/blog/?p=416 Construction is underway on our first spec house in SOL! This 3 bed / 3 bath, 1538 sq ft home will be the 3rd two-story in the community, and the first home to be built to sell. The home is listed at $292,500 and will be ready for occupancy early 2012. Solar included. Check back often for current photos and updates.

]]> http://www.solaustin.com/blog/416/the-1538-plan-3-bed-3-bath-1st-spec-in-sol/feed/ The 1140 Plan - 2 bed/2 bath http://www.solaustin.com/blog/405/the-1040-plan-2-bed2-bath/ http://www.solaustin.com/blog/405/the-1040-plan-2-bed2-bath/#comments Wed, 27 Jul 2011 14:45:57 +0000 bvortman http://www.solaustin.com/blog/?p=405 One of the latest homes to be completed in SOL - and one of our most popular floor plans. We can only build one more of these in the community, so don’t wait! The 1140 SF plan has 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms on either end of the house providing excellent privacy. There are two sets of sliders, each with exterior mounted louvers that connect a large courtyard to the living room/dining room/kitchen.

This home is beautifully finished with custom cabinetry in the kitchen, living room and master bedroom.

]]> http://www.solaustin.com/blog/405/the-1040-plan-2-bed2-bath/feed/ The 1090 Plan - Inside and Out http://www.solaustin.com/blog/359/the-1090-plan-inside-and-out/ http://www.solaustin.com/blog/359/the-1090-plan-inside-and-out/#comments Sat, 05 Mar 2011 17:00:16 +0000 bvortman http://www.solaustin.com/blog/?p=359 Weighing in at just under 1100 SF… this contender is all about layout. See how the wider hallway made into an office area and the internal courtyard make this place feel cozy and yet airy at the same time.

The house is 1090 SF with 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, an office area and inner courtyard all for $210,000.

]]> http://www.solaustin.com/blog/359/the-1090-plan-inside-and-out/feed/ Modern Home Furnished at SOL - 1505 Plan http://www.solaustin.com/blog/311/modern-home-furnished-at-sol-1505-plan/ http://www.solaustin.com/blog/311/modern-home-furnished-at-sol-1505-plan/#comments Mon, 13 Dec 2010 20:06:13 +0000 bvortman http://www.solaustin.com/blog/?p=311 Here’s a furnished 1505 Plan home. The Modern architecture is accentuated by a few modern furniture pieces mixed with family heirlooms and personal artworks. The interior courtyard has come alive with a variety of nice plants while the rear courtyard is being used for holistic gardening.

]]> http://www.solaustin.com/blog/311/modern-home-furnished-at-sol-1505-plan/feed/ SOL: Vintage Sculptures and Modern Architecture - Nov 13 and 14 http://www.solaustin.com/blog/308/sol-vintage-sculptures-and-modern-architecture-nov-13-and-14/ http://www.solaustin.com/blog/308/sol-vintage-sculptures-and-modern-architecture-nov-13-and-14/#comments Fri, 12 Nov 2010 00:27:28 +0000 bvortman http://www.solaustin.com/blog/?p=308 Friends of SOL:

This Sat and Sun (Nov 13 and 14), see organic, vintage inspired Sculptures in the Central Park at SOL. Artist Paul Oglesby uses vintage items like bunt cake pans and lamp shades as molds for creating concrete sculptures.

There will also be an Open House next the Park on Sun, Nov 14 from 2:00 to 4:00.

Swing by SOL this weekend!

]]> http://www.solaustin.com/blog/308/sol-vintage-sculptures-and-modern-architecture-nov-13-and-14/feed/ Screening in the Park at SOL - Sept 2 at 7:30. http://www.solaustin.com/blog/299/screening-in-the-park-at-sol-sept-2-at-730/ http://www.solaustin.com/blog/299/screening-in-the-park-at-sol-sept-2-at-730/#comments Tue, 03 Aug 2010 21:06:42 +0000 bvortman http://www.solaustin.com/blog/?p=299 Residents and Friends of SOL:

Come join us for the screening of SOL Austin on a new TV show called “This New House.”

Time:  Sept 2 (Thursday) at 7:30pm.   Location: Central Park at SOL.   RSVP @ blaine@solaustin.com .

The producers of This Old House have created a new TV show on the DIY Network called This New House. A few months ago SOL Austin was filmed including entertaining interviews with residents. See link for more info on the show: http://www.diynetwork.com/this-new-house/show/index.html

Refreshments will be provided as we watch the SOL Austin episode together on an outdoor movie screen in the park. One of the SOL houses will be open for touring. Hope to see you there!

Cheers, Blaine

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