Baker Sanctuary
Near net-zero custom home
Setting
Travis Audubon’s 715-acre Baker sanctuary near Leander, adjacent to the Balcones Canyonlands Preserve
Goals
A sustainable residence and barn for the nature sanctuary’s land steward and his family
Process
A collaboration between Travis Audubon and the design-build team of Solluna and Select Home Design, honoring shared values:
Respect for the land
A clean, simple aesthetic that suits the property’s location and history
Careful planning
A focus on design and construction for sustainability and longevity
Result
A warm and welcoming 1,747 square-foot family home with three bedrooms, office, two baths, wide front porch, and screened rear porch
Large maintenance barn
A 30,000-gallon rainwater collection system that provides all the home’s water needs
Energy efficient, sustainable home that’s near net zero
7.97 kW grid-tied solar photovoltaic system
Awards
Cool House Tour
5-star green rating from Austin Energy Green Building