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The Cool House Tour was a great success. We got to talk to so many people about our building methods and designs! We got lost of positive feedback on the Urban Treehouse. Thank you for coming and hope to see you soon!

“Love it.” “One of a kind.” “The most unique thus far.” Just a few of comments from the constant flow of visitors to the Post Oak residence Zaman built. One of the featured homes on the 2015 Austin Cool Homes Tour today!

Our Bouldin Project will be on the 2015 Austin Cool House Tour Sunday, June 7, 2015!

Come visit this Austin Energy Green Building Program 5-star rated home. The architect/builder will be there to answer your questions.

See the Featured Case Study on this residence on Austin Energy Green Building website.

Z Works Design Build receives a 5 Star Rating from Austin Energy Green Building Program for BOULDIN PROJECT!

Some of the features that contributed to the high point score of the 5 Star Rating:

-100% of the steel used for the structural system is recycled, some directly reused from old factories and warehouses.

 -Salvaged heavy timber old barn beams.

 -Reused steel trusses from an old Texas turkey barn and recycled steel decking.

-Recycled wood in framing and finger joint wood in stud walls plus all roof framing engineered wood.

-Reused spiral steel stairs, reborn railings from an old building.

 -All wood siding is salvaged and used as a rainscreen.

-Salvaged exterior doors and front door have a new life in this home.

-Recycled and refurbished electrical fixtures.

-All kitchen cabinets are old furniture and countertops are made from salvaged laminated beams.

 -Salvaged wood beam bar in kitchen

-16,000 gallon rainwater cistern is tied to the metal roof.

Visit Z Works D/B booth number 21 in the pavilion at the the Renewable Energy Roundup and Green Living Fair in Fredericksburg, TX!

MarketPlaatz
100 East Main Street
Fredericksburg, TX 78624

Friday, September 27: 12 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Saturday, September 28: 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Sunday, September 29: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Rain or shine!

Now finished Boulding Residence was rated by the Austin Energy Green Building Program and got the top rating of 5 stars!

Overhang trusses were lifted up and welded into place. The trusses are recycled material from an old Texas turkey farm. Engineer’s inspection passed, the project now moves on to finishing stages.

The Bouldin project in Austin, TX has now moved on to the foundation stage. This small residence will be nestled in the trees up on a hillside in the back half of the lot. We will post pictures as soon as the site calms down after the concrete pour.

Greenliving Roundup in Fredericksburg, Texas was a little rainy the first day, but Z Works Design Build booth was busy throughout the day. Second day is promising to be sunny!

Come on down to Fredericksburg, Texas!

Z Works will be at booth number 53 in Fredericksburg Renewable Energy Roundup & Green Living Fair. Come see us and we’ll talk! September 29 & 30, 2012.
Zaman will also be talking in the Blue Tent on Sunday 4-5 PM giving a presentation on how we build a sustainable house and what is important in the whole design and build process.