Unlike Austin, green building is not as widely embraced due to the cities relatively inexpensive gas, the light traffic and short commute times, and low cost of living. In fact the major impediment to green building in San Antonio is not the city, but the upfront cost to the consumer.
But undeterred, Jim Poteet of Poteet Architects, LP has operated for 13 years and has managed to win some awards for his historic restorations and downtown redevelopments along the way. As a LEED Accredited Professional, Jim has worked on a variety of projects from a guest house made out of an 8x8x40 shipping container to his is current work on a master plan for the redevelopment of Hemisphere Park.
Poteet’s background makes it seem like he would be a natural fit in a place like Austin where historic restorations and green building are the focus, but it’s clear that his efforts and historic redevelopment arguments on code restrictions have made a marked impact on San Antonio’s downtown despite the obstacles.
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