Green Residential Developments

[JuanValdez]

Are there any future projects to build enviromentally friendly, low energy usage home developments in Houston? How about architects that specilaze in that kind of construction?

[sevfiv]

Are there any future projects to build enviromentally friendly, low energy usage home developments in Houston? How about architects that specilaze in that kind of construction?

there are very few, and i can't name any new ones off the top of my head...

the UT School of Nursing (http://www.uthouston.edu/sonscc/) is a LEED building

they used BNIM architects (http://www.bnim.com/fmi/xsl/index.xsl) and Lake/Flato architects (http://www.lakeflato.com)

[JuanValdez]

there are very few, and i can't name any new ones off the top of my head...

the UT School of Nursing (http://www.uthouston.edu/sonscc/) is a LEED building

they used BNIM architects (http://www.bnim.com/fmi/xsl/index.xsl) and Lake/Flato architects (http://www.lakeflato.com)

I am sorry. I did not specify. I mean residential. Townhomes, houses, etc. Thanks.

[sevfiv]

I am sorry. I did not specify. I mean residential. Townhomes, houses, etc. Thanks.

yes, you did specify, i just didn't read too closely

the two firms i listed do *some* residential, though, i believe

[jgs1419]

There are two homes in The Heights that are being built to the GHBA's Green Building Initative by W.E. Gilbert Co.

There is a house in memorial that I think was designed by Barley/Pfeiffer Barley/Pfeiffer that is a pilot home for LEED-H. It is being built by Brothers Strong.

I'm sure there are a variety of custom homes being built with a green focus but they may not be aiming for compliance with any of the green building standards for homes that have been recently introduced.

Gulf Coast Green is coming up in September. It is a good forum for learning about 'green' fundamentals and what architects and builders are moving toward more sustainable building practices.

FULL DISCLOSURE: I'm with W.E. Gilbert Co.