http://www.solaustin.com/blog Modern, Green, Sustainable Homes in Austin Mon, 30 Jan 2012 21:47:31 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en This house is sold; however, we have 13 lots available. We'd be happy to build you one of your own! [gallery] http://www.solaustin.com/blog/519/1538-33-progress/ 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 ... http://www.solaustin.com/blog/516/three-sales-in-sol-austin-in-one-week/ 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, ... http://www.solaustin.com/blog/501/east-2011-sol-austin/ Framing has begun on the latest home in SOL: a 1331 sf two-story. [gallery] http://www.solaustin.com/blog/488/1331-sf-plan-under-construction-3-bed-2-bath/ 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 ... http://www.solaustin.com/blog/416/the-1538-plan-3-bed-3-bath-1st-spec-in-sol/ 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 ... http://www.solaustin.com/blog/405/the-1040-plan-2-bed2-bath/ 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 ... http://www.solaustin.com/blog/359/the-1090-plan-inside-and-out/ 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. [gallery] http://www.solaustin.com/blog/311/modern-home-furnished-at-sol-1505-plan/ 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 ... http://www.solaustin.com/blog/308/sol-vintage-sculptures-and-modern-architecture-nov-13-and-14/ 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 ... http://www.solaustin.com/blog/299/screening-in-the-park-at-sol-sept-2-at-730/