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Comment on Storing Your Stuff by Karen Cripe

Karen Cripe — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 16:10:16 +0000

Good ideas! Thinking about how you will use space and how much stuff you can’t live without is a good beginning. Having an outstanding design/build team like Debra at Select Home Design and Solluna Builders will insure you get the space you want and the storage you need! It’s what I did and I could not be happier!!!

Comment on McMansion Ordinance and the FAR Limit in Austin by Debra Blessman

Debra Blessman — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 22:22:51 +0000

Brian, Thank you for your comments…never have truer words been spoken! Emotions, character and taste most definitely come into play for residential projects. What’s that old saying “one man’s junk is another man’s treasure?” That’s part of what makes building ordinance development like the “McMansion Ordinance” extra challenging!

Comment on McMansion Ordinance and the FAR Limit in Austin by Brian Hickey

Brian Hickey — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 17:01:17 +0000

Size matters, design matters – everything matters when it comes to redeveloping existing housing stock within an established community like Austin.

Zoning is important – no question. FAR is important. After 10 years in this business niche we can say with confidence that as long as the new structure fits into the “character” of the surrounding community – emotions (actually what drives most of these issues) subside.

But people find it difficult to agree on what defines “character/taste”. It should be agreed that in many cases the current housing stock is simply not preferable and in order to take advantage of today’s modern amenities and technologies – it’s often best (most economical) to start from scratch.

Good luck Austin!

Brian Hickey
teardowns.com

Comment on McMansion Ordinance and the FAR Limit in Austin by Karen Cripe

Karen Cripe — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 16:24:11 +0000

Good article Debra! Makes me glad I live in Round Rock!

Comment on End of the Year by Karen Cripe

Karen Cripe — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 15:52:50 +0000

You said it Wayne! In spite of the drought I was able to establish a xeriscape yard that uses very little water. The solar panels meant no electric bill and the spray foam insulation kept the cool air in and the hot air out. Low maintenance and energy efficiency, who doesn’t like that? Thanks Wayne, Mary & Debra!!!

Comment on Zero Energy Home: Happy Zero Day! by Debra Blessman

Debra Blessman — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 22:41:54 +0000

THAT is simply outstanding! Though I’m not terribly surprised! Finally we have data to prove that zero-energy can be accomplished…you just earned true braggin’ rights!! CONGRATS DAN AND KAREN!!

Comment on Zero Energy Home: Happy Zero Day! by Chris Rath

Chris Rath — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 21:51:43 +0000

Cool deal, saving my money to hire Wayne I wanna net o energy star home.
CR.

Comment on How much would this house cost if you didn’t build green? by Jenny

Jenny — Fri, 30 Sep 2011 18:38:11 +0000

Some great points! If only everyone knew just how easy some of these changes are, as well as the huge negative impacts that our current system is creating! Like fertilizing and watering our yards like crazy… it’s just not sustainable, and it pollutes our precious creeks and rivers. Thanks for sharing!

Comment on Information Your Builder and Designer Must Have by Remodeling, a Tricky Endeavor | Solluna Builders

Remodeling, a Tricky Endeavor | Solluna Builders — Tue, 16 Aug 2011 19:56:43 +0000

[...] the Solluna blog post from July 18 on 10 Ways to Improve Your Remodel, plus an earlier blog post on Information Your Builder & Designer Must Have. The latter post was written specific to custom home construction, but it’s applicable to [...]

Comment on 10 Ways to Improve Your Remodel by Remodeling, a Tricky Endeavor | Solluna Builders

Remodeling, a Tricky Endeavor | Solluna Builders — Tue, 16 Aug 2011 19:29:09 +0000

[...] For more thoughts and information on this subject, check out the Solluna blog post from July 18 on 10 Ways to Improve Your Remodel, plus an earlier blog post on Information Your Builder & Designer Must Have. The latter [...]