Architect Lyons was selected by a true “one of a kind” custom homebuilder to design this Silver Star LEED-certified home on 1.7 acres in Farmer’s Branch. The homeowner’s primary concerns were efficiency and low overall cost of ownership. The residence possesses interesting design elements and large comfortable spaces with all the amenities while not leaving a large ecological footprint. The orientation of the home on the lot, the incorporation of shade trees, spray foam encapsulated insulation, a geothermal HVAC system, top-of-the-line windows, ENERGY STAR appliances, the use of green or recycled products, a permeable decomposed granite driveway and a rainwater collection system with two 5,000 gallon storage tanks that irrigate the native Texas grasses and flowers through a sprinkler system are just some of the many elements that go into the sustainable design of this efficient and comfortable home.