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I previously failed to mention the HBA Parade of Homes as one of the October tours in and around Austin. This year's Parade will be held at Rough Hollow in Lakeway and runs from October 16th – 31st. More info here: http://hbaaustin.com/displaycommon.cfm?an=1&subarticlenbr=266   You still have time to attend Austin NARI's Remodeled Home Tour between Noon and 6:00 today. For […]

In case you missed the annual AIA Home Tour this year, do not fret. Two more home tours will be taking place before the end of the month featuring remodeled homes and new condos.   This weekend, October 16 & 17, Austin NARI will host their Remodeled Home Tour between Noon and 6:00 both days. […]

This home was designed to use solar power for most of its energy needs. The clients chose to phase the installation of solar panels as rebates were available from the City of Austin (the rebate program had been halted at time of construction, but all infrastructure was put in place). The photos below represent the first […]

Sunday is a short, but sweet day at the fair. Here are my faves for the day:   10:00 Gary Krysztopik: The Shocking Truth about Electric Vehicles   11:00 Roxanne Welch: Green – What does it mean and why should you care?   12:00 Chris Maxwell-Gaines: The Next Revolution in Water Conservation 12:00 Peter Pfeiffer: […]

Here are my personal picks for Saturday 9/25 for each time slot. It is such a good lineup, I may have more than one selection for each slot. Again, you can't go wrong with these or any of the other presenters.   10:00 John Hoffner: How is the Message Transmitted? – Clean Energy and the […]

I always enjoy going to the Renewable Energy Roundup. Here are my personal picks for Friday 9/24 for each time slot. You can't go wrong with these or any of the other presenters.   1:00 Judy Barrett: Herbs as an Alternative to Chemical Inside and Out I have read her newsletter for years and found […]

This is a big one. Go Navy!   http://www.stumbleupon.com/su/19aGpv/inhabitat.com/2010/09/21/u-s-navy-approves-solar-powered-parking-lot//r:f  

Austin Designer Efrain E. Velez' Tertulia Chairs featured in this year's Design showcase 2010. These folding chairs are perfect for porches, around a campfire or anywhere a hootenanny can break out!    Please vote and Share.   http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/ny/diningroom/tertulia-chairs-by-efrain-e-velez-design-showcase-2010-126754  

Design Within Reach has just started a trade discount program for architects and designers. The discount is 15% on all items regardless of quantity. Sweet!