Interested in buying, building, or remodeling a sustainable home?
The Green By Design workshops return this spring!
Green By Design is a free workshop series presented by the Austin Energy Green Building program. You can join the workshops in-person at Austin Energy Mueller headquarters to learn about building practices and technologies that can help make homes more efficient and comfortable while reducing maintenance costs. Materials and light snacks will be provided. Attend one, two or all three of these free Wednesday evening sessions.
Find out more about the workshops here.
Workshop Schedule:
Wednesday, April 8, 2026
Session 1: Planning and Design
- Identifying home design priorities with sustainability concepts in mind
- Understanding how sustainability applies to home design
- Learning how location, site and climate affect the design of a sustainable home
- Choosing your team and rating with Austin Energy Green Building
Wednesday, April 15, 2026
Session 2: Materials and Landscaping
- Designing homes that are material and resource efficient
- Selecting material choices that are healthier and safer
- Making informed decisions when choosing materials
- Understanding responsible landscaping features and strategies
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
Session 3: Home Systems
- Designing and right-sizing mechanical systems for comfort and efficiency
- Comparing high efficiency lighting and appliances
- Selecting venting, water heating, and plumbing systems
- Exploring zero-energy capable home features and strategies
Time: 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Location: Austin Energy Mueller headquarters, 4815 Mueller Blvd., Austin, TX
Registration: Register online at austinenergy.com/workshops
Attendance Details:
- Seminar is open to everyone
- RSVP is required
- Continuing Education Credits
- This seminar will be submitted for AIA Learning Units/HSW
- Austin Energy Green Building will provide certificates of completion for self-reporting. Certificate will list course description and number, All certificates will be emailed
If you are thinking about green building, please consider a rainwater harvesting system or graywater reuse system in your planning and construction plans. We would love to start a conversation about how to integrate these systems into your building.
- Rainwater Harvesting Systems
- Graywater Reuse Systems
- Calculate how much rainwater you could collect
- Find some local rebates available to you
