Best Architectural Trend

TIE: Green Building, Downtown Lofts

Fantasy urban living has come to life in Austin where you can avoid gas-guzzling without sacrificing your favorite night spot or your day job. And if downtown loft-living doesn't suit you, you can still live an energy-efficient lifestyle by taking advantage of Austin's renowned Green Building Program, friend to homeowners and renters alike who want to have their city and live in it, too.

Austin Energy Green Building
721 Barton Springs Rd., 512/482-5300
www.austinenergy.com

Economic Growth and Redevelopment Services Office
PO Box 1088, 512/974-7819
www.ci.austin.tx.us/downtown