Visitor Information and Education Center, Westcave Nature Preserve
Bee Cave, Texas

Sustainable design consulting (by Susan Barnett) for a new visitor information and education center at an existing nature preserve owned by the Lower Colorado River Authority. Services included plan review and sustainable materials and systems recommendations. Sustainable recommendations included:

• Local durable material selection
• Rainwater collection
• Composting toilets
• Pervious paving
• Climate-responsive design
• Climate-responsive design

Prime Architect: Robert Jackson Architects
Completed: Currently under construction