The Cool House Tour

COOL HOUSE TOUR 2008 Sunday, June 22nd noon to 6 p.m. Austin, Texas

Guidebooks are now only available at Austin Central Markets at the Customer Service Desk

see below

Visit open houses featuring energy efficient and environmentally sound design and construction…in very cool houses!Talk to the owners, architects, builders and installers You will see homes ranging from the affordable to high-end luxury, featuring: *

Solar electric (PV)

Climate responsive design, for comfort and energy efficiency

Green building materials and concepts

Pleasing landscapes that save water

Rainwater collection system

How to take the tour:

A Guidebook to the locations serves as your ticket and provides directions. Each site has a full page devoted to its significant features and sustainable highlights, along with a photo, so you can choose what you want to see and go at your own pace. Plot your personal tour from the map and directions in the Guidebook.

How to take the tour:

A Guidebook to the locations serves as your ticket and provides directions. Each site has a full page devoted to its significant features and sustainable highlights, along with  photos, so you can choose what you want to see and go at your own pace. Plot your personal tour from the map and directions in the Guidebook.

Stay tuned for more information! Produced by: Texas Solar Energy

Austin Green Building Program http://www.austinenergy.com

How to get the Guidebook:

Important ! The Guidebooks have a missprint in the index and on page 17.
The "30 Degrees North Project" correct address is:

2401 East 14th St., Units A and B

From I-35
East on 12thThrough 2 Lights (Comal & Chicon)
Left @ 3rd light onto Chestnut
Right onto 14th
On that block, just after creek, new 2 story houses on right

 

Guidebooks are now only available at Austin Central Markets at the Customer Service Desk

 (directions below).

 

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Directions to 4001 North Lamar in Austin, TX

Located in the heart of Austin at 40th and North Lamar, this Central Market location can be found between I-35 and the North Mo-Pac Expressway.

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From IH-35:
Exit 38th St. Go west on 38th St. past Guadalupe to the stop light at Lamar. Turn right onto Lamar Blvd. Go one block to the stoplight at 40th St. and turn right into Central Park. The store is directly ahead.
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From Mopac:
Exit 35th St. Go east on 35th St. and stay left on 35th St. cutoff where 35th St. becomes 38th. Go east on 38th St. to the traffic light at Lamar Blvd. Turn left (north) onto Lamar. Go to the stoplight at 40th St. and turn right into Central Park.

Whether you're a native to Austin or just visiting, make time to explore the market. You'll find endless new ideas to tempt your palate as our expert staff works to exceed your every expectation.


Call  1-512-206-1000 for more information.

 

 

 

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Directions to 4477 South Lamar, Austin, TX

Central Market Westgate is located at the intersection of Ben White Boulevard and South Lamar, an easy stop from four of Austin's major roadways.

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From IH-35:
Exit Ben White/290/71 West. Take 290/71 and travel west. Exit Lamar Blvd. Turn left at the light. At next signal (Westgate Blvd.), turn left to loop under 290 to eastbound feeder road. Central Market is immediately on your right.
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From Mopac:
Exit Capital of TX Hwy/Loop 360 South. From there, take the next exit, Lamar/290/71 West. At signal (Westgate Blvd.), turn left to loop under 290 to eastbound feeder road. Central Market is immediately on your right.
 
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From Loop 360:
Exit Lamar/290/71 West. At signal (Westgate Blvd.), turn left to loop under 290 to eastbound feeder road. Central Market is immediately on your right.
 
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From N.Lamar:
As you approach Ben White, stay in the lane marked 290/71 East. At signal marked Westgate Blvd., turn left to loop under 290 to eastbound feeder road. Central Market is immediately on your right. Central Market is the store for people who love food. You'll find endless new ideas to tempt your palate as our expert staff work to exceed your expectations.

Call 512-899-4300 for more information.