The Blanco residence in Texas is a magnificent green structure with an
old age look and no one will be able to guess that there was a barn once
in the very same place. Located in Austin, the home
has been cCononstructed by Jackson & McElhaney Architects. The
coveted design has bagged numerous awards given out by local, state,
national and even international organizations.
Converted barn becomes a sustainable masterpiece
The look
A down-to-earth edifice, this green building comprises two stories. It is a simple, snug and comfy home that will charm all onlookers. The house has a commodious 3200 square feet of living area. The kitchen and living room
have been built on the second level, while the first floor houses the
bedrooms. The house has a total of three bedrooms and two bathrooms,
all constructed on the first level. The north and south roofs of the
house have dormers fitted in. The view of the countryside from the
dormers is simply breathtaking; you can see the scenic hilly slopes of
Texas from here. The dormers also keep the house luminous and airy. There is a catwalk connecting the living room to a studio, which is flooded with light.
Green quotient
The builder has tried to keep as many features and elements of the old
barn, very few details have been reworked upon to build a new house. By
reusing old materials as far as possible, the builder has stuck to the
benign cause of green living. The dormers bring in natural light into the house and also keep it well ventilated thus reducing dependence on power supply.
An old oak tree stands tall inside the house reminding you how
important it is to preserve plant life. Surely, the structure does a lot
to preserve natural elements like water as well as air and even helps to conserve energy.
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