From Home of the Year Awards Judges

This project goes above and beyond energy efficiency and includes components of self-sufficiency: solar PV with battery backup and rainwater collection for domestic and livestock uses, as well as an area for planting and cultivating food.

From the Architect

There was one surprise that I had in the building process, and that was that there were no surprises! In my entire architectural career, I can’t recall a smoother or happier project from the first client meeting through the final paint drying. — Stephen Colley, Architect

From Build NATiVE

The Burnet, Texas project is the most colorful home we’ve ever built. It is a really fun house built for really artistic and creative people. We enjoy working with architects who know the green building process and have an eye for quality. — Lloyd Lee, President

Burnet

Winner of Green Builder Magazine’s Home of the Year, Best Resilient Design

Nestled in the Texas Hill Country in Burnet Texas, this artist’s home is a gem of green living with style. Adorned with art and color at every turn, it is evident that these homeowners love art, cooking, and time with family.

The 3 bedroom split-level, passive solar design by Stephen Colley gives an impression of being much larger than it is. An art studio, wine room, utility, and pantry flow naturally within the house, while a detached guest house sits nearby. This solar powered compound, with an abundant garden, harvests all the water it needs from the rain and makes for a relaxing, self sufficient life in the country.