Hill Country House

Our priority in our new home was efficiency (both in size and in environmental impact), architectural significance, and plenty of green space where our dog and future kiddos could connect with nature. We quickly realized that wasn't something we would find in any of the planned communities here, so we set about creating it for ourselves. We bought 1.5 acre parcel and began designing a home that would work for our family. What resulted is a 2,150 square foot home built with an emphasis on local and sustainable materials. The exterior is clad in local limestone. Blown cellulose insulation, covered porches, and concrete flooring keep the house cool in the hot Texas Summers, and warm in the winter. Vaulted ceilings are clad in local cedar, and floor to ceiling windows and doors provide a strong connection to the outdoors. But what really sets this home apart is the amount of trees we saved during the process. The home is surrounded by large live oaks that create a strong feeling of the Texas Hill Country that's starting to disappear in this area. Amongst the trees we've planted prairie grasses and native species to attract pollinators and animals.
While it was certainly much harder to build from scratch than buying one of the hundreds of new construction homes available in our area, we're so glad we did. We've created a home for ourselves and our growing family that feels truly connected to our surroundings.