[PAA-Discuss] Fwd: Attn: Solar Home Tour-Houston Area-Oct 7th

[Randy Scott]

--- LaVerne Williams AIA LEED AP <laverne at environmentassoc.com> wrote:
> 
> Dear Randy,
>  For all those wanting to tour a Solar Home, here's your chance to tour one of our microclimate
> designed, passive solar green homes, along with some other solar homes in Houston area.
>  On Saturday, October 7th, the National Solar Tour 
> takes place from Noon to 4:30 PM.  
> 
> The Houston Renewable Energy Group is hosting this event locally.  It is also a fundraiser for
> them.  Cost is only $10.00 per car (up to 6 people) .  Tour fee includes entry to all tour
> sites, 1 guide book and a free energy efficient light bulb.
> Our home is called the "Orchid House" because the house had to accommodate a very serious hobby
> of growing orchids without the integral working greenhouse being an energy and moisture
> liability.  This difficult assignment was one of their main design requirements along with
> wanting the home to be deep green in regards to its overall design, construction and
> performance.  It is an Insulated Concrete Form (ICF) house along with having non-vented attics.
> The lady of the house also wanted to build it herself.....and did!
>  For detailed directions, descriptions, and pictures of all the projects, go to this website 
> http://www.txses.org/hreg/tour.php 
> 
> {Directions to Orchid House: once in the High Meadow Ranch development (north of the towns of
> Tomball & Pinehurst or south of Magnolia) off FM1774, turn right at the 1st street (Post Oak
> Run), then proceed about a mile to the 4 way stop @ Post Oak Circle.  Turn left and park and
> walk to the 1st driveway on your right.]
>  Hope to see you there. 
> 
>  (We would greatly appreciate it if you would pass this announcement on to others 
> that may be interested.)
>  LaVerne
>  LaVerne A. Williams, AIA, LEED© AP
> architect & building ecologist, founder & ceo
> Recognized by the Citizens League for Environmental Action Now as a "Houston Hero" for the
> Environment,
>  locally and nationally.
> Environment Associates, Architects & Consultants
> Recipient of the Hershey Conservation Award from the Houston Audubon Society, and other honors.
> 5828 Langfield Road, Houston, TX 77092-1429
> 713.528.0000
> www.environmentassoc.com
> 30+ Years of Leadership in Healthy, High Performance Green Homes 
> & Remodeling / Green Architecture
> Design Counseling / Consulting / Design / Construction Documents / Construction
>  Administration Services
> and perhaps 
> 
> the oldest architectural practice in Texas 
> dedicated exclusively to green residential architecture.  
> Established 1975
> 
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