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I’m helping to make Austin net-zero by: building a green home using reclaimed materials and generating power on-site
Meet David Brearley, a solar energy professional and technical writer. David serves on the Board of Directors for both the Texas Solar Energy Society and Solar Austin. In early 2015, David embarked on a journey to build a green accessory dwelling unit (ADU) that could accommodate guests and also be used as a short-term rental property.
To build it, David and his wife Molly collected a variety of materials from renovation and demolition projects of homes, schools, and even the State Capitol. They also installed a solar array at the property, LED lighting, energy-efficient appliances, and more. Read on to discover what inspired David to build green, what his toughest challenges were, and how he incorporated Craigslist finds into the building's design.
Read more:
https://www.austintexas.gov/blog/net-zero-hero-david-brearley
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Birding Hike
Saturday, April13th from 9am to 10am Lisa and Kathleen Appelbaum will help you identify birds and answer any questions about eBird. Bring binoculars and a friend.
Wildflower Walk
Saturday, April 20th at 9:30 Joe Liggio and volunteers will tell us the history of the preserve and point out and name all the plants.
Volunteer Workday
Saturday, April 27th 9am to Noon
We plan to work on the boardwalk. We will be washing the surface with soapy water. We will provide water and snacks.
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