Texas House Digs Deep To Heal Old Wounds

Austin's Edgeland House is part bunker, part hillside, part modern residence all in one. Image via Bercy Chen Studio.

Located on an old brownfield site, Austin's Edgeland House is a gesture towards healing old environmental wounds and merging of modern and traditional designs. Read more →

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Mass Transit Via Aerial Tram For Austin?

Wire aerial tram, Austin

A plan has been unveiled that calls for a a network of gondolas over Austin that would give pedestrians and cyclists a series of "shortcuts" around the city. Read more →

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Despite “Green” Label, Austin A Growing Oil And Gas Hub

Austin, Texas

The Texas Tribune reports on how Austin, Texas, despite being a green hub, is still also a growing oil and gas one as well. Read more →

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A Creek Clean Up That Puts People Back In The Landscape

Waller Creek park plan

In Austin, a stretch of Waller Creek will soon be revitalized via a series of mini-parks and bridges designed to make a positive contribution to city life. Read more →

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West Lake Pool House: A Smart Green Roof For Austin

West Lake Pool House, Austin

In a region where severe storms alternate with long periods of drought, a green roof can be both a boon and a challenge -- but not an insurmountable one. Read more →

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SXSW Eco: JouleBug App Generates Buzz For Responsible Behavior

Joule Bug App Demo

Meet the playful mobile app that could save you $200 a year! Read more →

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SXSW Eco: How A Neighborhood Became A Smart Grid Laboratory

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Check out our interview with Pecan Street Inc. to find out how they're working to revolutionize the grid, in Texas and beyond. Read more →

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SXSW Eco: 3 Cool Green Companies You Should Know About

SxSW Eco 2012 Boosted Boards

We strolled through the Eco Exhibition hallway at SXSW Eco in Austin today, and here are three of the coolest companies we found. Read more →

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SXSW Eco: Firefly LED Lasts 40 Years and Cuts Energy Use By 90%

Firefly-LED-Light-Bulb

EarthTechling sits down with the founder and CEO of Firefly LED, a company that's manufacturing a lighting industry game changer right here in the USA. Read more →

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In Austin, An Old Power Plant Is Set To Become A New Hotspot

Seaholm District

The old Seaholm Power Plant in Austin, the site of an ambitious remediation effort, is now set for transformation into a mixed-use downtown development. Read more →

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