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Modern townhomes built for sustainability

by | Aug 22, 2024 | Area News, Latest

The Apollo, a development being built by Netze Homes in Wylie, will feature 39 townhomes constructed with recycled steel. The new development is located on 6.5-acres at 300 Sanden Boulevard near Brown Street.

In a groundbreaking shift in residential construction, a new housing development in Wylie is turning heads — and keeping the peace. By utilizing steel instead of traditional wood framing, and drills in place of hammers, this innovative project promises not only enhanced durability and sustainability but also a quieter, more serene neighborhood during the building phase.

Construction is underway for a townhome development from Netze Homes, a Lewisville-based company with a goal to reduce the construction industry’s 39% carbon emissions, which they say is a major contributor to the environmental crisis.

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