Posted on January 15, 2013
Progress continues on the finish out of the Marfa house. Overhangs being built, sliding patio doors installed, interior patchwork, and
the connections/installation of the mechanical/electrical/plumbing has begun.
Posted on November 14, 2012
After a week in beautiful Marfa TX, we have delivered, set, leveled and secured to the foundation, the Shafer residence. The novelty of seeing 50,000 pound buildings moved around with trucks, lifts, jacks and soap (yes, Ivory soap) just never seems to wear off.
Posted on September 12, 2012
We completed the final factory walk-thru of the ma-rfa mod this past week. The building should be hitting the road for the long trek to west Texas by early October. We will keep you posted.
Posted on July 19, 2012
ma’s latest project, a 2800sf, 3 bedroom, 3 bath home destined for Marfa, TX is on line. The project will be the first ma home to utilize Ground Force Construction’s pre-cast slab technology. The courtyard house will sit on one of the highest points in the West Texas town, with stunning views to both the mountains and overlooking the courthouse and county seat. Site work is happening concurrently with fabrication of the modules in the factory, and the house is slated to ship in early August.
Posted on December 4, 2011
The Nelray house “lives large” while totaling a conservative and affordable 1300 sq ft. The open living/ dining/ kitchen and 9 ft ceilings on each floor contributes to a sense of spaciousness, as does the double height space and floor to ceiling windows in the living room. The home has 2 bedrooms, 2 baths + an office and is approximately $200,000.
Posted on November 13, 2011
You’re invited to participate in the 10th annual East Austin Studio Tour.
Who: Art + architecture enthusiasts
What: Five local artists occupy SOL Austin, a community of modern, net-zero capable homes.
The Art:
Sybil Miller – Photography
Heidi Stanfield- Mixed Media
Stella Alesi – Painter/photographer
Paul Oglesby – Sculptor
Kenny Trice – Photography
The Architecture:
Community designed by KRDB Architects, built by Beck-Reit and Sons. www.solaustin.com
Where: The 1538 Spec House located at 5909 Ventus St.
When: This weekend and next:
Sat. Nov. 12 & Sun. Nov. 13 from 11am-6pm
Sat. Nov. 19 & Sun. Nov. 20 from 11am-6pm
Special Event: Rare opportunity to tour a finished SOL home Sunday, Nov. 20 at 1 p.m. Email info@solaustin.com for more details.
Posted on October 25, 2011
Aside from a few finishing touches, the “Blanco River” vacation house – a 3/2 located in Wimberley, TX – is complete! This $195 psf home is a shining example of ma modular’s mission to develop modern and affordable green built homes. The 1400 sq ft floor plan “lives” large. Space enhancing features include ten-foot ceilings, intelligently placed windows and large sliders that bring the outside in.
Green standards include 2×6 exterior walls, high efficiency Gerkin windows with thermally broken frames, a Galvilum double-lock standing seam metal roof and an Energy Star high efficiency Heating/Cooling system.
Beautifully sited under a giant Pecan along the Blanco River, this home is the perfect retreat from the city.
Stay tuned for open house details.
Posted on September 27, 2011
Our 2 bed, 2 bath 1000 sq ft house in West Austin is coming along beautifully! An existing home sat where the ma home sits today, except that it sat parallel to the street. When ma project designer, Alex Finnell (http://linkd.in/qJ3TH9), saw the shape of the lot (a pie with the long side to the street), he knew that if he placed the ma house perpendicular to the street, he could capture views overlooking the widest part of the lot. The difference is immediate and impressive. The lot feels 3x larger and the owner will be able to look upon a large expanse of trees and grass instead of the road.
The home’s butterfly roof allows for cathedral ceilings in both bedrooms, which are located on opposite ends of the house for privacy. The owner and her mother will be occupying the home, so accessibility was important, as were separate bathrooms with showers instead of tubs.
The home is scheduled to be complete in October.
Posted on September 20, 2011
The Ruth House will be open for viewing this Sunday, Sept. 25 from 1-3 p.m. Email me at amyb@mamodular.com for more info! Photos of home:
http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.451262614546.252438.288219029546
Posted on September 8, 2011
This Labor Day, we are thankful for the work we have and the clients who make it possible!
Blanco River – Finishing touches to the Cor Ten siding and interior.
Village West – Crane set last Friday! Next steps: metal roof and exterior paint.
Ruth – Final walk through complete. Open house Sunday, September 25 from 1-3 p.m.
