Casa Verde Builders offer three strands of service related to green home construction including affordable housing, home repair and renovation, and weatherization.

For more information or to hire a crew, contact us.

Affordable Housing

• Corps members build energy-efficient, affordable homes for low-to-moderate income, first time homebuyers in East Austin

• Green-Building philosophy/techniques make homes healthy, durable, energy-efficient & low maintenance

• A Green-Building innovator, CVB has helped to introduce many green products to the local market, including Hardiboard, Low-E window, metal roofing, low VOC paints and SIPS

• Corps members build homes from the ground up, doing 90% of the work & participating in every phase of construction

Home Repair and Renovation

Partnering with a variety of community and faith based organizations, CVB has been involved in providing home repairs to low-income and elderly Austin residents for the past two decades.  Often the most rewarding part of a corps member’s service is interacting directly with families in need.

Activities Include:

Remove/Replace/Repair:

• Dry-Wall (Tape and Float)
• Roofing and Siding
• Windows and Doors

Construct ADA Approved Handicap Accessible Ramps and Accessibility Modifications

Weatherization

Green Energy Corps (GEC) offers a variety of weatherization, energy conservation, water conservation, and accessibility service projects to the Austin community, focusing on low-income neighborhoods.

Services Offered:

• Complete Energy Assessments
• Insulation
• Rain Water Collectors
• Solar Screens
• Xeriscaping
• Weather-Stripping and Caulking