The Round Mountain custom home is a Build Native zero energy 2 bedroom, 2 bath, 2500 sf home in the rolling hills of Leander, Texas.

Designed to maximize outdoor living, the home was designed to be exactly as big as it needed to be. Solar panels, whole-house rainwater collection, a large back porch, and several gardening beds were where the homeowners wanted to focus their attention. This house and property pack a lot of character where it sits.

• 8 kW Solar System: Native Solar
• 30K Gallon Rainwater Tank: Harvest Rain
• Photography: Grant Pittman

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