belvedere austin, lot 52
8016 Magnolia ridge cove

located on a lot with a stand of large oak trees, the site plan for the house was developed to keep as many trees as possible and orient the house for passive solar, catching breezes and maximizing the views. the plan is organized around a courtyard with the two largest oak trees on the site providing shade from the west. energy-efficient design and construction, local materials, rainwater collection and native plants are other features of this elegant hill country home.