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"Smart Homeowner Magazine" - This national magazine is featuring Buckeye as their "Home of the Month" in their July-August '07 issue. The article focuses on green aspects of the residence.

"The city of Austin, Texas, is known for lots of things: It has been called the "live music capital of the world." 6th Street is now almost as infamous as Bourbon Street and, of course, there's the Longhorns football team.

But more importantly, Austin is becoming known for its green power and greenbuilding initiatives. Not only the city's utility companies offering green choices, but also more and more local builders are incorporating a green philosophy into their craft .

One such builder is Steve Wauson, who has owned and operated..." [read more]

"Signature Kitchens & Baths Magazine" A popular national publication. Its "Lofty Luxury" features the Master Bathroom. Spring '07 issue, page 90.

"With its breathtaking vistas of the capital city and a nearby lake, this Westlake Hills, Texas, abode is the epitome of tranquility. The master bath, however, didn't capitalize on the hilltop vantage point, and the owners longed for a deluxe retreat where they could soak away their cares... [read more]

"Signature Kitchens & Baths Magazine" A popular national publication. Its "Freeform Style" features the kitchen. Jan/Feb '08 issue, page 86.

"This kitchen in Westlake Hills in Austin, Texas, had great views of the city and its hills but needed a design to step it up to its surroundings. The homeowners knew exactly what design criteria was needed, and designers Julia Dworschak and Steve Wauson were up to the challenge... [read more]

"West Austin News" features Steve Wauson and the Buckeye House in a recent Forrest Preece's "Westside Stories" column:

"Check this photo. See that basketweave effect in the treatment of the stairs? OK, here's the deal. Those cross sections were milled onsite and are fitted together front and back in alternating series, like those Lincoln Logs you use to play with. You know what else? The sections that are across from each other on the opposite sides of the stairs are perfectly aligned, square for square... [read more]

"Greenscape vs. 'Zeroscape'" A True Ecological Solution.

In Central Texas, “green landscaping” usually means, “brown landscaping.” The goal is to plant native plants and grasses requiring little or no irrigation to survive. The end result, often hot, brown and barren, is termed “water wise” because little city water is required for maintenance compared to a St. Augustine grass lawn.

A smarter and different approach offers an alternative solution... [read more]

"Craftsman Style Architecture" From Art & Craft to Frank Lloyd Wright.

Steve Wauson, builder and owner of Craftsman Homes of Austin, is a seasoned and resourceful implementer of the Craftsman architectural tradition in Austin, Texas. Craftsman styled homes have stood the test of time, to a great degree, thanks to Gustav Stickley’s... [read more]

"Austin Wide Open" Greenbuilding: The Arts & Craft Philosophy - September 2007, page 12. [PDF doc]

Steve Wauson built this incredibly modern arts & crafts style home located in Westlake five minutes from Austin. Originally a duplex, this structure has been converted into a beautiful single family home that lends itself to native materials for landscaping over solid limestone, which requires using deer resistant materials that thrive in limited topsoil... [read more]

"Austin American Statesman" In the spotlight: Remodeled home’s strong lines, natural elements impress - Sunday February, 4, 2007, page F10.

What: A completely remodeled house in West lake Hills with waterfall by the front door and a pond in the back. Builder Steve Wauson the owner of Craftsman Homes of Austin, purchased this house, a duplex that had been built in 1986, in the summer of 2005.... [read more]

"Austin American Statesman" Life & Style: Inspired design at St. Mary's in Austin - Cathedral commands attention as a Central Texas landmark. - Thursday, March 27, 2008, page E1.

What: In the 1870s, architect Nicolas Clayton began the design of what would be the first of many churches he would create through his work as a representative of the Memphis, Tenn., firm W.H. Baldwin. The church is Saint Mary Cathedral, the iconic, yet modestly sized rusticated limestone Victorian Gothic structure on a steep stone corner at 203 E. 10th St... [read more]

"Qualified Remodeler" Upfront Remodeling - Master Design Solutions. By Kenneth W. Betz, May 2008 - p.35.

Outdoor Spaces Reflect and Complement Interior Form and Function.
In the Texas project featured on the cover of this month’s issue, a strong feeling for Craftsman style and philosophy inform both interior and exterior design decisions... [read more]

"Stone World Magazine" - "Building with the environment in mind." By Jennifer Adams, July 2008 - p.254.

In keeping with the concept of "Going Green," recent construction of a home in Austin, TX, involved extensive use of local stone materials .
When building a spec home in Austin, TX, Steve Wauson of Craftsman Homes of Austin adhered to a few design objectives. Above all, it was a priority to utilize as many natural materials as possible — making for environmentally friendly architecture. In doing so, an assortment of natural stone — including several regional varieties — was employed throughout the home's interior and exterior spaces... [read more]

"The Good Life Magazine" - "Craftsman Meets Hill Country in Stunning Redo" By Amy E. Lemen, September 2008 - p.38.

Craftsman Meets Hill Country in Stunning Redo
Trying to preserve style in an age of homogenous sameness is enough of a challenge today, but it was especially so in England in the late eighteen hundreds.

At the height of the Industrial Revolution, automation became synonymous with increased success, but that revolutionary change didn’t apply to everything—and the Arts and Crafts style was born ... [read more]

"Kitchen and Bath Design News" - "From the Top 'Innovative Surfaces'" By John Filipelli, April 2009

From the Top "Innovative Surfaces" .
It’s been said, “There are two ways of being creative: One can sing and dance, or one can create an environment in which singers and dancers flourish.” The latter part of this sentiment rings true when referring to kitchen and bath designers, who are charged with creating inspiring spaces every day. To accomplish this task, they search for new materials and methods that allow their clients to cook, entertain, unwind or handle everyday workloads. The finished spaces are often buttressed by eye-catching, durable countertops that act as a focal point for the room.. [read more]

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