AEGB Multifamily Rating

The Austin Energy Green Building (AEGB) Multifamily Rating focuses on sustainability through energy efficiency, water efficiency, healthy materials, environmental quality, and more. The comprehensive rating system incorporates green building strategies that advance Austin's environmental initiatives. The rating system evolves along with new technologies and building practices. New construction and major renovations are eligible for ratings. Building types include multifamily and mixed-use developments seven stories or less. The rating process begins during design, continues through construction site visits, and completes after verification of achievements. 
The rating includes basic requirements for all rated projects and additional measures in eight categories to achieve more points for a higher rating. Compliance with all basic requirements satisfies the requirement for a 1-star rating. Learn more about the current, 2023 AEGB Multifamily Rating and previous ratings by accessing guidebooks and other resources in our Online Rating System (ORS) Help section.
Timeline
The AEGB Multifamily Rating was developed in 1997. The first rated project was completed in 2000. Early pilot participants helped shape the multifamily rating and were reported without a star rating. This timeline shows the number of rated projects and reported pilot participants over the years. Hover over the bar chart to see the ratings for each year.
AEGB Multifamily Reported Projects by the Numbers*
*Data includes AEGB rated and pilot projects.
S.M.A.R.T. Housing
(Safe, Mixed Income, Accessible, Reasonably Priced, Transit-Oriented)
True affordability goes far beyond initial building costs. It includes the price of transportation, ongoing maintenance, utilities, and even healthcare. The City of Austin includes green building requirements as part of its holistic approach to lowering costs for all Austinites. Read more about S.M.A.R.T. Housing development incentives.
AEGB Multifamily Rating Star Chart and Map
The bar chart shows the number and percentage of projects for each star rating. Hover on each bar to see details. The map features all multifamily AEGB rated and pilot projects. Links are to cumulative data sources updated monthly. Hover over the project location markers to see details.

Annual Highlights | FY2022 

Each year we celebrate rated projects by highlighting the metrics and participants for our fiscal year from October to September.  Starting with FY2022, achievements of participating projects will be featured. This page will be updated annually and links to previous years will be added below. The map and list below feature multifamily AEGB rated and pilot projects. Hover over the project location markers to see details.

FY2022 Multifamily Rated Projects

3Waller
710 E 3rd St, Austin, TX 78701
AEGB Rating:1-star 
Residential Units: 259
Building Use: Residential/ Retail
Developer Agreements: Downtown (CBD-DMU)
Participants
Lincoln Properties
Martines Palmeiro Construction
Office for Local Architecture (OLA)
Schmidt & Stacy Consulting Engineers
Studio 8 Architects
TBG
Wilder Belshaw Architects
WSP USA

Avia
1010 W 26th St, Austin, TX 78705
AEGB Rating:1-star
Residential Units: 50
Building Use: Residential
Developer Agreements: S.M.A.R.T. Housing, University Neighborhood Overlay (UNO)
Participants
Allada UNO
Bothne Engineering
Robert Boyd Architects

Cambrian East Riverside
1806 Clubview Ave, Austin, 78741
Austin Energy Green Building Rating: 3-star
Residential Units: 65
Building Use: Residential/ Retail
Developer Agreements: S.M.A.R.T. Housing
Participants
Aptus Engineering
Bercy Chen Studio
Design Workshop
Galaxy Builders
Simple Payback
Texas Energy Systems
Cascades at Onion Creek
2333 Cascades Ave, Austin, TX 78747
AEGB Rating: 1-star
Residential Units: 264
Building Use: Residential
Developer Agreements: S.M.A.R.T. Housing
Participants
Eco Land Design Group
Nichols Engineering
Simple Payback
Skybeck Construction
SLG Architect
Texas Energy Systems
Laurel Creek
11704 N Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78753
AEGB Rating: 4-star
Certification: LEED Gold
Residential Units:  88
Building Use: Residential/ Office/ School
Developer Agreements: S.M.A.R.T. Housing
Participants
Aptus Engineering
Bailey Elliott Construction
Foundation Communities
Hatch + Ulland Owen Architects
Simple Payback
US Eco Logic | Tex Energy Solutions
Legacy on Rio
2614 Rio Grande St, Austin TX 78705
AEGB Rating: 1-star
Residential Units: 146
Building Use: Residential/ Other
Developer Agreements: S.M.A.R.T. Housing, University Neighborhood Overlay (UNO)
Participants
Blu Fish Collaborative
OHT Partners
Rhode Partners
Schmidt & Stacy Consulting Engineers
Texas Energy Systems
Legacy Ranch at Dessau East
13527 Harrisglenn Dr, Austin, TX 78660
AEGB Rating: 1-star
Residential Units: 232
Building Use: Residential/ Office
Developer Agreements: S.M.A.R.T. Housing
Participants
EcoLand Design Group
Energy Audit Masters
Hatch + Ulland Owen Architects
Jordan & Skala Engineers
KCG Construction
Los Portales de Lena Guerrero Apartments
5225 Jain Ln, Austin, TX 78721
AEGB Rating: 2-star
Residential Units: 98
Building Use: Residential
Developer Agreements: S.M.A.R.T. Housing, thinkEAST PUD
Participants 
Greenfield Construction
JHP Architecture / Urban Design
Jordan & Skala Engineers
Office for Local Architecture (OLA)
Studio 8 Architects
TBG
Modera Domain
2618 Kramer Ln, Austin, TX 78758
AEGB Rating: 2-star
Residential Units: 354
Building Use: Residential
Developer Agreements: North Burnet/Gateway
Participants
Hensley Lamkin Rachel
Mill Creek Residential
Tex Energy Solutions
US Eco Logic | TexEnergy Solutions
WGI
Pathways at Chalmers East
300 Chicon St, Austin, TX 78702
AEGB Rating: 3-star
Residential Units: 156
Building Use: Residential
Developer Agreements: S.M.A.R.T. Housing
Participants
Blink Inspections
Carleton Construction
Dunaway Associates
dwg.
Nelsen Partners
PHA Consulting
The Housing Authority of the City of Austin

Roosevelt Gardens
5606 Roosevelt Ave, Austin, TX 78756
AEGB Rating: 5-star
Residential Units: 40
Building Use: Residential
Developer Agreements: S.M.A.R.T. Housing

Participants
Aptus Engineering
Blu Fish Collaborative
Braun & Butler Construction
Civilitude
Hatch + Ulland Owen Architects
Mitch Weynand
Texas Energy Systems
The Delphi Groupe


Talavera Lofts
413 Navasota St, Austin, TX 78702
AEGB Rating: 2-star
Residential Units: 92
Building Use: Residential
Developer Agreements: S.M.A.R.T. Housing
Participants
dwg.
EEA Consulting Engineers
Nelsen Partners
Skybeck Construction
WGI

The Astor Series
4501 Jackson Ave, Austin, TX 78731
AEGB Rating: 2-star
Residential Units: 72
Building Use: Residential
Developer Agreements: S.M.A.R.T. Housing, The Grove (PUD)
Participants
Bay and Associates
Davies Collaborative
DPIS
Fox Energy Specialists
MileStone Community Builders
Nichols Engineering
Rialto Studio
STG

The Rail
2921 E 17th St, Austin, 78702
AEGB Rating: 3-star
Residential Units: 235
Building Use: Residential/ Retail
Developer Agreements: S.M.A.R.T. Housing
Participants
Fox Energy Specialists
Kelly Grossman Architects
Lonestar Development Partners
Nichols Engineering
The Delphi Groupe
Yates Construction
Travis Flats
5310 Helen St, Austin, TX 78751
AEGB Rating: 3-star
Residential Units: 146
Building Use: Residential/ Office/ Retail
Developer Agreements: S.M.A.R.T. Housing
Participants
Bartlett Cocke General Contractors
Blazer Building
Blink Inspections
Carolyn Kelley Landscape Architect
CPM Texas
Dunaway Associates
EEA Consulting Engineers
Nelsen Partners
WGI

Troubadour
3403 Harmon Ave, Austin TX 78705
AEGB Rating: 2-star
Residential Units: 320
Building Use: Residential
Developer Agreements: East Avenue (PUD)
Participants
Blu Fish Collaborative
Davies Collaborative
MEP Delta Design
OHT Partners
PAS Enterprises
PPDS
Simple Payback
Texas Energy Systems
Wayfinder Real Estate

Vi Collina
2401 E Oltorf St, Austin, TX 78741
AEGB Rating: 1-star
Residential Units: 170
Building Use: Residential/ Office
Developer Agreements: S.M.A.R.T. Housing
Participants
Eco Land Design Group
Essential Construction Consultants
Harris Energy Solutions
Nichols Engineering
Skybeck Construction
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