Austin Cool House Tour 2008

Date Monday, June 16th, 2008 at 2:47 pm Posts By Ryan Brown

It’s just about time for another Austin Cool Homes Tour.  Needless to say, I’m excited. 

Background

Every year the Texas Solar Energy Society and Austin Energy Green Building put on a tour of Green Homes in the Austin area.  This tour is a great way to promote green building and encourage other homeowners to consider options for making their homes more efficient.

Here are my thoughts about the 2007 Austin Cool House Tour.

2008 Austin Cool House Tour

The 2008 tour is this Sunday, June 22, from noon to 6 PM.  As usual you can buy your guidebooks (which are also your tickets) at Central Market for $15.  Here is a sneak peek of the 2008 Cool House Tour guidebook (PDF).

Full details here: Austin Cool House Tour 2008 Website

Here is a map of the 18 houses, a lot for 6 hours (locations are approximate):


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I’d recommend carpooling.  It’s greener, it’s fun to talk about the homes with friends as you drive around, and of course there’s the dreaded cost of fuel.

See you on Sunday!

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4 Responses to “Austin Cool House Tour 2008”

  1. Eric Rauser Says:
    June 17th, 2008 at 4:57 pm

    Hello,
    I want to let everyone know of an address correction on the tour map. On page 17 the 30 Degrees North project is at 2401 East 14th Street just east of Chestnut.
    Thanks,
    Eric.

  2. Laura Says:
    June 18th, 2008 at 12:41 pm

    This is such a great tour and definitely worth the $15! I wonder if it will be possible to see all 18 homes in one afternoon.

  3. Matt Risinger Says:
    June 18th, 2008 at 8:47 pm

    I’m a big fan of this tour too, but I doubt I’ll hit more than half of the homes. Luckily, I had a backstage tour this week of Eric Rauser’s East 14th street house. It was fantastic and definitely worthy of a top slot in your tour route. See ya’ll on Sunday!

  4. Lisa Says:
    June 22nd, 2008 at 11:40 am

    I know the Cool Houses Tour home in Buda is a bit farther south than the rest of the tour but it is well worth the 10 minute drive! I previewed this 5 star rated green condominium by Callidora Homes earlier in the week and it is a must see! The model is the first of 48 condos now for sale with 3 other properties already on the ground. Don’t miss it!

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