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An artist ’ s eye
Another popular topic when it comes to building healthy homes is air flow . “ With high energy prices , and in our hot and humid climate , we build homes that are super airtight ,” Lillie elaborates . “ These building envelopes are so well-sealed that no energy is wasted . On the other hand , the spaces are so tight that any toxins from products or materials will stay within the house . If you ’ re not conscious of what materials you ’ re bringing into the home , it could potentially create an environment where the indoor air quality is worse than the exterior air quality .”
... the company specializes in creating healthy , highperformance homes
Render ATX has established a solid reputation in Austin for building homes that are not only healthy and high-performance but are beautifully designed . “ We ’ re currently working on a great project with all the latest and greatest innovations to make it a healthy home , and also architecturally significant . Our goal for all clients is for them to feel like their homes are sanctuary spaces ,” Lillie reveals . “ From an artistic perspective , the clients wanted every room to have its own vibe and energy separate from the others with bold color choices , we even evaluated scratch and sniff wallpaper . With inspiration drawn from Alice in Wonderland , we call it # LittleTexasWonderland .”
Our # ChaletChloe project just received third-party testing scores showing that it is the most energy efficient home in Austin . It also features a dehumidification system and air sealing details to have control over the building envelope and to prevent mold for our asthmatic client . Our clients care about what goes in their body . There are too many big builders and mass developments using shoddy practices and products , and ultimately homeowners
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