FOUNDED IN 2009, THE OWNERS OF HausBar Farm wanted to grow vegetables, raise hens for eggs and raise and process chickens and rabbits for meat. The result is a 1.8 acre lot that formerly held three derelict houses, now transformed into a thriving urban farm that is a hub for community activity, a center for education and a source of local organic produce. The message is of sustainability from the farm’s design and building technology, living wages for workers, and ultimately the use of everything the farm produces. The 5-star Austin Energy Green Building rated main house is a reflection of the owners’ philosophy that where we live should be useful, enduring and beautiful.
G R E E N F E AT U RES: »» L-shaped main house includes outdoor education and entertaining area »» Home tucked into back of lot allows as much space as possible for the farm and also delineates private space from day-to-day farm operations »» Deep porch wraps completely around house creating a cool outdoor space while protecting the interior from heat gain »» 19 SEER HVAC system »» Showers, sinks and washing machine plumbed separately for future outdoor auxiliary water use »» LED lighting throughout »» 30,000 gallon rainwater collection system used to dripirrigate crops »» Aquaponic system combines conventional aquaculture (raising aquatic animals) with hydroponics (cultivating plants in water) »» A planned 22 kW solar pole barn, with solar panels as the roofing system, is expected to supply nearly all of the farm’s electricity needs and provide shade for animals »» HausBar Urban Farm GuestHaus, originally a bungalow in West Austin, was in poor condition and headed for demolition before the farm’s owners rescued and moved it to the present location at the front of the farm
DIRECTIONS: From IH-35 and E. 7th: Go east 1.5 mi, (L) on Pleasant Valley .3 mi, (R) on Lyons .3 mi, (L) on Tillery .3 mi, (R) on Govalle . Take a walk! This farm is .5 mi from 1208 Paul Teresa Saldaña: walk west to Tillery, (R) to Goodwin (R) to the Guadalupe Saldaña neighborhood
S P O N SO R S h+uo architects, LLP Tom Hatch, FAIA 512.474.8548 www.huoarchitects.com
Stan’s Heating & Air Conditioning Chris Strand 512-929-9393 www.StansAC.com
Innovative Water Solutions LLC Chris Maxwell-Gaines (512) 619-4519 www.watercache.com
HausBar Urban Farm GuestHaus Dorsey Barger 512-577-4731 hausbarfarms.com
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