Bluegate Street -LEED Platinum

Designed for everyday private living while providing a venue for family gatherings, this house replaces the owner’s childhood home that previously stood on the site. The LEED Platinum® house was the second such certified residence in Houston. Its western street elevation incorporates two heirloom stained-glass windows that minimize heat gain and glare. Sustainable design is also incorporated via whole-house water filters, cisterns, tankless water heaters, LED lamping, efficient HVAC equipment and a tight envelope. The drought tolerant turf and gravel walks minimize water usage in the gardens and the two large preserved oak trees evoke the owner’s memories of growing up on this site.