4229 Camacho Street by Durrett Interests, LLC

An inspired combination, this truly unique Austin custom home incorporates eco-smart features into a design that is beautiful and contemporary, yet friendly to our planet. Built by Durrett Interests and designed by Barley & Pfeiffer Architects, this gorgeous property features innovation, comfort, quality and sustainability.
 
The site-specific, one-of-a-kind residence exudes comfort and beauty all year long, thanks to a vast array of high-performance construction features that contribute to its 5-star green rating by Austin Energy Green Building. While the styling is clearly spectacular, the green building techniques truly set this property apart.

An imaginative first floor screened-in porch opens the possibilities of outdoor entertaining with its inviting wood-burning stone fireplace and richly stained redwood ceiling.  The porch, along with a stair tower on the opposite side of the home, provides a passive thermal siphoning strategy for natural cooling and ventilation.
 
Other green features include 3.0 kW photovoltaic solar panels, spray foam insulation that seals perimeter walls, deep roof overhangs, and a high-efficiency air conditioning system that works to reduce the effects of Austin’s unpredictable weather. Additionally, north-facing windows allow for even distribution of natural daylight and the Galvalume metal roof reflects the sun’s heat and allows continuous passive ventilation.

Inside, the design team added spectacular touches to truly make this a dream home.  Upstairs, the spacious master suite boasts a spa-like master bath with an astonishing floor-to-ceiling custom tile design and bold concrete countertops. Breathtaking antique double doors separate the master bedroom and bath, opening in a dramatic display on an iron track. Downstairs, the gourmet kitchen exhibits generous built-in custom cabinetry, captivating wallpaper, plate glass backsplash, fully integrated Miele appliances and Caesarstone countertops.

The charming exterior features sleek metal siding and a mixture of smooth cut and chopped fossil limestone. The front porch provides a physical connection to the vibrant neighborhood and offers stunning views of Lake Park mere yards away.  Most importantly, this spectacular Austin home saves natural resources and promotes energy savings while providing a truly special environment to live and play.