Wayne Jeansonne is an Austin-based entrepreneur, teacher, speaker and owner of the custom residential green building company Solluna Builders. He has been a passionate advocate for green building practices since 1999 when he was business manager of the Green Builder program of American YouthWorks, an Austin-based, nationally recognized community human services agency. The program provided a tremendous learning field for both students and leaders as they tried out a variety of techniques and materials to build low-cost homes that were energy-efficient, durable, healthy and cost-effective for their owners.

Determined to take green building mainstream, Wayne started his own custom residential construction company for both new construction and remodels in 2002. His experience as a real estate agent makes him particularly adept at helping homeowners choose features, materials and improvements that can greatly increase the value of their property, and his focus on green building techniques helps clients create comfortable, healthy, energy-efficient homes.

Solluna Builders has won the prestigious Five Star Award from the Austin Energy Green Building Program, and the Silver MAX Award for best green home from the Home Builders Association of Greater Austin.

Construction of a five-star home in east Austin was recently filmed by the Discovery Channel for the TV show “Greenovate,” airing on the Planet Green network.

Wayne is a member of the Austin Energy Green Building Program, the Austin Sustainable Building Council, and the National Association of Home Builders.

By the way, "Solluna" is a combination of the Spanish words for sun and moon -- el sol y la luna.

City of Austin Green Building Program
The Austin Energy Green Building Program is nationally known for expertise in "green" residential and commercial construction. Austin is known as the birthplace of Green Building and this program is unique in the country. The Solluna Builders team has a long association with Green Builders, as the homes we built with American YouthWorks' Casa Verde and GreenBuilders divisions provided a model for sustainable building techniques.

Sustainable Sources
Sustainable Sources provides networking resources to locate recommended Green Building professionals including Solluna Builders. Their site is an excellent clearing house for information for owners and future owners of sustainable homes. Their Sustainable Building Sourcebook is highly recommended as an in-depth guide on materials and methods for building green.

Home Builders Association of Greater Austin
For 50 years, the HBA of Greater Austin has served as the leading not-for-profit trade organization dedicated to residential construction and remodeling in Central Texas. HBA members provide affordable housing by promoting healthy economic and building conditions while maintaining high quality-of-life standards.

Texas Association of Builders
Texas Association of Builders is an affiliate of the National Association of Home Builders. With a membership of more than 10,000 representing 500,000 jobs and $9 billion of the Texas economy, the TAB plays a crucial role in providing housing for Texans.

National Association of Home Builders
NAHB is a trade association that helps promote the policies that make housing a national priority. Since 1942, NAHB has been serving its members, the housing industry, and the public at large.