Austin is a pretty hip place, if you ask us — and here's something that makes it even hipper. Just a few miles from downtown, there's a new development going up. A team of architectural firms is responsible for making each über-modern home a little bit different, so no two are exactly the same. But more importantly, they're in charge of making sure each home receives an LEED score of 3 or higher...

Tankless water heaters, sustainable flooring, energy-efficient appliances, green rooftops, you name it. These homes are built to offer residents the cutting edge of environmentally-sound design. Take a look at the eye candy on this page, but for more pics and information about buying, check out the Nine Sixty Nine site here.

(Images: Nine Sixty Nine.)