Sustainable Concept House
Boerne, Texas

Green Building Features
A home can be beautiful, functional and sustainable.
This home will feature:
  • Rainwater harvesting for all potable needs
  • Gray water storage for irrigation
  • Solar hot water heating
  • High efficiency/low emission insulation
  • Non-toxic paints and materials
  • Ultra efficient mechanical systems & appliances
  • Ultra efficient plumbing and fixtures
  • Latest eco-friendly interior products
  • Indigenous, recycled & reclaimed materials

Medical Study
The home will be part of a medical study examining the impact of home environment on allergy and asthma, while evaluating how a “healthy house” can improve quality of life.

Continuing Education
For 3 years after completion of the home, the Cibolo Nature Center will coordinate continuing education programs for both architects and the general public. Topics include: Health & Safety, Passive Solar, Active Solar, Sustainable Building Materials & Methods, Rainwater Harvesting, Gray Water Capture/Re-use and LEED for residential certification workshops. Coursework will be conducted at the Cibolo Nature Center with field trips to the Sustainable Concept House.

Media Exposure
With numerous media commitments in place, the Sustainable Concept House will be featured in several national, regional and local media outlets. It is also scheduled to be included in the 2009 San Antonio AIA Fall tour of homes.

Cibolo Nature Center
During the 1-week general public open house event, an admission price of $5.00 will be collected to support the Cibolo Nature Center in Boerne for their mission of conservation education (www.cibolo.org).

Green, high-performance construction is gaining momentum. The time has never been better to showcase your products and drive demand from design/building professionals and consumers that want to embrace practical sustainability.

Contact Karen Adams at 210-844-8973 or klsadams@earthlink.net