The Canonero Residence is perched on the edge of a valley in the Texas hill country. It has a large covered porch on the south side to catch prevailing breezes and provide shade as you relax by the pool and enjoy views of the valley. This two-story home contains a central stair tower to assist in cooling the home using thermal siphoning. Two separate, high-efficiency cooling systems allow independent zoning of each floor for greater control of comfort and less energy consumption. This house received a 5 star rating from the Austin Energy Green Building Program.

Other features include: Hydronic heating system, Tankless water heaters, energy efficient Marvin windows, natural cross-ventilation, spray foam insulation, & evaporative cooling tower.

screened in porch, Austin luxury home, Austin custom home, BarleyPfeiffer Architecture, BarleyPfeiffer, wood floors, sustainable design, sleek design, pro work, modern, low voc paint, interiors and consulting, house ideas, home planning, 5 star energy, high performance, green building, fun design, 5 star appliance, find a pro, family home, elegance, efficient, custom-made, comprehensive sustainable architects, barley & Pfeiffer architects, natural lighting, Austin TX, Barley & Pfeiffer Architects, professional services, green design, curb appeal,