Get up close and personal with building green experts as they demonstrate the practical trends and techniques for building your next green home.
Back by popular demand! Our Fall 2008 Building Green Seminar Series was such a huge success that we will be hosting another series this spring. Green building features are growing in demand as a means of lowering costs, becoming more environmentally friendly and adopting a healthier lifestyle. Our Spring Series will cover topics such as using solar power, gardening for dinner, building a sustainable house, conserving water and using indigenous and drought-tolerant landscaping. Each seminar will feature a keynote speaker who is an expert on that subject. Space is limited to the first 50 registrations, so sign up today! 
 Good news! Renewable energy systems just got a little more affordable. Thanks to federal tax credits that went into effect January 1st, homeowners can now get money back for purchasing wind turbines or solar panels. There are tax credits for energy efficiency, too – including projects such as adding more insulation to your home, or buying energy-efficient windows. All this is good news for the planet, because it encourages renewable energy and reduces the use of polluting fossil fuels. It’s also good news for your wallet, because over time, these types of energy upgrades can save you a lot of money.
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Topics will include methods for conserving water, using renewable energy sources, using local and natural building materials, and building your home to last.
All seminars will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Vintage Oaks at the Vineyard Information Center. Fill out the form to the right to reserve your spot.
 Breakout sessions will include on-site community tours and visiting co-host Sustainable Homes of Texas’ model home, being unveiled at 1231 Vintage Way, in Vintage Oaks at the Vineyard. The home features rain harvesting, water conservation, grid-tied solar electricity and highly energy efficient building methods with an emphasis on indoor air quality and concern for the least amount of impact on the environment. For more info. on building green, call 830-537-5290.
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Wine country, Texas-style.
Vintage Oaks uncorks a distinctive lifestyle for the discriminating homeowner in the beauty of the Texas Hill Country. One to two acre wooded and view homesites are available on which to build your CUSTOM SUSTAINABLE home on. Choose the perfect homesite now, select your own Custom Builder, and build when you’re ready… there’s no restrictive timeframe. A total package of luxurious community amenities enhances the natural ambience and provides an opportunity to enjoy life. Nature takes center stage throughout this Bluegreen master-planned community with exquisite scenery including majestic oak trees and panoramic hill country views. Breathe in clean country air while picnicking under the shade of a 500-year-old oak tree. Make a splash at Vintage Oaks’ multi-pool water park or float down the lazy river. Bike or walk along the trails that wind through the property. Challenge yourself on the sports courts. There is something for everyone at Vintage Oaks. Experience the ambiance and romantic lifestyle that is unique to Vintage Oaks. Welcome to Vintage Oaks at the Vineyard!
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