Spotlight Projects

Horseshoe Bay Lakehouse

Certification Level: LEED Certified, projected
Square Footage: 2,804
Architect: Lake/Flato Architects
Builder: Mauzy Construction Corp

This Certified LEED for Homes masterpiece, merges modern high-performance homebuilding with a stunning view of central Texas’ finest features.
Green Building Authority was a member of the verification team and filled the roles of both LEED Green Rater and HERS Rater.

Green Haven Ranch

Certification Programs and Levels: LEED Gold, projected. 5-Star Austin Energy Green Building, projected. Builders Challenge
Square Footage: 3,650
Architect: MPA Architects
Builder: D&M Carmel Creek 1

This Certified LEED/Builders Challenge/Austin Energy Green Building/Energy Star home is a phenomenal example of how a builder can achieve multiple certifications and maximum recognition.
Green Building Authority spearheaded this multiple certification project and ensured that each programs parameters were achieved as acting LEED Green Rater, Builders Challenge Verifier and AEGB Rater.

It's a Fact

A recent Yahoo! Real Estate study found that 50 percent of 1,545 U.S. adults polled said being green is a requirement of their dream home.

Real estate and construction professionals overestimate the costs of green building by 300%.

An upfront investment of 2% in green building design, on average, results in life cycle savings of 20% of the total construction costs – more than ten times the initial investment.

39% of building owners are planning to pursue green certifications for existing buildings by 2013.

Residential green construction has skyrocketed from 2 percent of new homes in 2005 to 17 percent of new homes in 2011.

The number of net zero energy homes could grow 1,000 percent or more in 2012 if projects continue as planned.

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