Hi everybody - I just joined this forum because I live in the Heights and I am very familiar with this development. I actually know someone who lives in one of the units so I get a first hand account for what it's like to live there. They told me that the builder is having an Art-Show / Open House on Wed, Oct 17 at 6:30pm and everyone is welcome to stop by to talk to him. He is a nice, down to earth guy. A think he would be very interested in addressing some of the questions raised on this forum directly.
I also want to address a few comments from others above. I know that this development didn't replace an existing structure, the developer bought land with no existing home on it. While unfortunately in the Heights this is a frequent occurence, where old historic home is destroyed to make way for a modern one, in this instance this did not happen.
As for the landscaping - the people who live there love it. It's well-thought out and low-maintenance.
Overall - I believe there aren't enough Green projects/developments in Houston. It's a shame for the city of this size not to have more projects underway. I hope that this builder or others develop the idea further.
The Shade House Condos - The Heights
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Hi everybody - I just joined this forum because I live in the Heights and I am very familiar with this development. I actually know someone who lives in one of the units so I get a first hand account for what it's like to live there. They told me that the builder is having an Art-Show / Open House on Wed, Oct 17 at 6:30pm and everyone is welcome to stop by to talk to him. He is a nice, down to earth guy. A think he would be very interested in addressing some of the questions raised on this forum directly.
I also want to address a few comments from others above. I know that this development didn't replace an existing structure, the developer bought land with no existing home on it. While unfortunately in the Heights this is a frequent occurence, where old historic home is destroyed to make way for a modern one, in this instance this did not happen.
As for the landscaping - the people who live there love it. It's well-thought out and low-maintenance.
Overall - I believe there aren't enough Green projects/developments in Houston. It's a shame for the city of this size not to have more projects underway. I hope that this builder or others develop the idea further.