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An energy efficient retreat in Texas

February/March 2014

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The sleeping cabins designed to look out onto the Llano River.

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The sleeping cabins designed to look out onto the Llano River.

Photo: Misty Keasler

Hundred-gallon cisterns store rainwater for irrigation.

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Hundred-gallon cisterns store rainwater for irrigation.

Photo: Misty Keasler

The high-tech, low-profile common kitchen.

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The high-tech, low-profile common kitchen.

Photo: Misty Keasler

Architect Matt Garcia.

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Architect Matt Garcia.

Photo: Misty Keasler

The main house of the Llano Exit Strategy.

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The main house of the Llano Exit Strategy.

Photo: Misty Keasler

Plywood warms up a minimalist sleeping cabin.

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Plywood warms up a minimalist sleeping cabin.

Photo: Misty Keasler

Night settles on a sweeping view of the Llano River.

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Night settles on a sweeping view of the Llano River.

Photo: Misty Keasler

An open-air shower set amid the Texas brush.

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An open-air shower set amid the Texas brush.

Photo: Misty Keasler

Simple and sustainable design carries outside.

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Simple and sustainable design carries outside.

Photo: Misty Keasler

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