Sustainable Construction feature article in Austin Business Journal

December 17, 2011

Wes Wigginton, along with Eric Brown CEO of Thoughtcrib, were featured in the October 15, 2011 Austin Business Journal’s Sustainable Austin section. Wes and Eric were able to share their insights and values concerning the construction and design of homes. We hope you enjoy this article. Please let us know what you think.

2011 Custom Builder of the Year

May 18, 2011

Foursquare to build Baldridge Architects design

October 28, 2010

We’re excited to announce that Foursquare Builders has been chosen to be the builder for a Burton Baldridge Architects designed home. According to Wes Wigginton, “Burton and his team have created a beautiful and elegantly designed home which takes into account the natural setting and surroundings of pecan trees and Barton Creek.”  Please stay tuned for continued updates on this new and exciting build.

Wes Wigginton joins Home Builders Association of Greater Austin Board of Directors

October 26, 2010
Managing Director, LEED AP, GMB

Wes Wigginton has been elected to the 2010-2011 Board of Directors for the Home Builders Association of Greater Austin (HBA).

The HBA of Greater Austin is a trade association that promotes, protects and educates its members and informs the home buying public.

Since 1953, the HBA has served as the leading not-for-profit trade organization dedicated to residential construction and remodeling in Central Texas. With approximately 800 members, the HBA works with government, public, business and community organizations in five counties to protect every family’s right to home ownership.

The HBA and its members work to ensure that those who protect us, teach our children, and provide essential services can afford to live here. The majority of new homes are purchased by middle-class families – the very people at risk of being priced out of our communities by rising taxes, government fees and regulations.

The Board of Directors of the HBA serves as the organization’s top leadership. Executive Committee members provide guidance to the Board of Directors, the HBA Executive Officer, the HBA staff and HBA member volunteers who serve on committees and councils related to each vice president.

Making the Commitment to Sustainability

October 5, 2010

Learn more about a recent interview with Wes Wigginton of Foursquare Builders.

Click here to download PDF version

New Photovoltaic & Rainwater System

September 27, 2010

Foursquare just completed the installation of 6.34 KW Photovoltaic system, as well as, a 16,000 gallon Rainwater Collection system for one of their Custom Home clients.  According to Wes Wigginton, our clients are extremely excited to see their electricity bills drop to almost nothing, now that they have added the Photovoltaic.  Additionally, the clients are living exclusively on Rainwater for all the daily needs. The Rainwater system has been such a hit that they are now adding an additional 10,000 gallons of Rainwater capacity.

Foursquare Builders Interview by Builder Magazine

September 15, 2010

Builder MagazineFoursquare Builders has recently completed an interview with Builder Magazine where they were featuring Cozy Cottages.  The MILHouse caught their eye and the couldn’t help but include it with other cottages from around the United States.  What interested Builder Magazine most was the utilization of many sustainable and green designs and features within such a small home.  We are pleased to be recognized by Builder Magazine and you can read more about this article at the following link:

http://tinyurl.com/2fx6upg

Wes Wigginton earns USGBC LEED Accredited Professional Certification

May 22, 2009

LEED AP

Today, Wes Wigginton continued to demonstrate his commitment to Green Building by sitting for, and passing the United States Green Building Council’s LEED (Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design) Accredited Professional designation. LEED Professional Accreditation distinguishes building professionals with the knowledge and skills to successfully steward the LEED certification process. LEED Accredited Professionals (LEED APs) have demonstrated a thorough understanding of green building practices and principles and the LEED Rating System. Special areas of focus within LEED are: Sustainable Sites, Water Efficiency, Energy & Atmosphere, Materials & Resources, Indoor Environmental Quality, and Innovation & Design Processes