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Z Works Design Build receives 5 Star rating for BOULDIN Project!

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

Some of thDSCN2306e 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. 232323232fp63248-nu=445;-658-258-WSNRCG=329;555269349nu0mrj

-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.

 

 

Bouldin Project in Austin Texas

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!