PROPMODO: It sounds a bit like the stuff of 20th-century science fiction. Computers are printing buildings. Entire homes are created in a factory and shipped, complete with furniture, to their final site.
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THE COOL DOWN: As far as Trey Farmer is concerned, every new home should be a passive house.
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THE COOL DOWN: As far as Trey Farmer is concerned, every new home should be a passive house.
Continue readingTexan Builds Stunning ‘Passive House’ That Uses 75% Less Electricity Than Most Homes: ‘The Best Way To Build’
THE COOL DOWN: As far as Trey Farmer is concerned, every new home should be a passive house.
Continue readingLeveraging Design to Mitigate the Impacts of Increasing Extreme Temperatures
After more than 40 days of 100+ degree weather here in Austin, it goes without saying: It’s hot out here in Texas! But then again, it seems like it’s hot everywhere. According to data from the Copernicus Climate Change Service, we’ve just seen the hottest June and July on record. In the Arizona desert, century-old saguaro cactuses are collapsing and dying. In Palermo, Sicily, the local observatory reported its highest-recorded temperature since records began in 1791.
Continue readingNew Build on The Block: Forge Craft & Foundation Communities Celebrate Completion of 110 Units of Affordable Housing at Zilker Studios in Austin
Witnessing someone walk through the doors to their new home for the first time is one of the most rewarding parts of our work. This rings true no matter what kind of project we’re building, but there’s something incredibly special about projects like Zilker Studios.
Continue readingBudget Breakdown: An Austin Couple Give a Century-Old Craftsman a Passive House Upgrade for $836K
DWELL: Marrying efficient construction with warm, contemporary touches, this full-house remodel shows how delightful resilient design can be.
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Did we have some work done? Why yes, yes we did. Our fresh new look is all about making sure
the way we think and work is reflected in the way we show up for you.
Pork Craft 2023
Thanks to everyone who celebrated our annual hog roast and family day! Photos captured by Likeness Studio
Continue readingPassive-House Remodel in A Historic Neighborhood
FINE HOMEBUILDING: A century-old bungalow is renovated to maintain its original character while achieving Passive-House certification.
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