professional building designs

This Texas Hill Country custom home began with a partial floor plan provided by the client. Working alongside Built Green Custom Homes, we transformed the original concept into a fully customized design centered around an open-concept living, dining, and kitchen layout.

Throughout the design process, we focused on maximizing spatial efficiency, improving functionality, and creating a natural flow between the home's primary living spaces. Every room was carefully planned to provide practical day-to-day usability while maintaining a comfortable and inviting atmosphere.

Using LiDAR-based terrain data, we evaluated the site to determine the optimal orientation for the home. This allowed us to maximize long-range views of the surrounding Hill Country while minimizing foundation costs by working with the natural topography rather than against it.

The project scope extended beyond the home itself to include a loop driveway, an RV barn, a rainwater-harvesting system, and a xeriscaped landscape design tailored to the region's climate and water-conservation goals.

Architecturally, the home embraces classic Texas Hill Country character with native stone, standing seam metal roofing, and board-and-batten siding. Designed around rainwater collection and sustainable site planning principles, this home blends timeless aesthetics with practical performance.

The project is currently under construction, and we look forward to seeing it completed this winter. 

 This was an exciting project.  We did as-built measurements to determine the possibilities for remodeling this horse barn while retaining the original steel structure.  The concept for this project was a communal space where people can bond, a place of peace and healing.  We expanded the air-conditioned space and added a second-story deck, two covered porches, a viewing deck, and a carport.  The rustic feel was the preferred style for this project.

This contemporary home design will be constructed on a hilltop, providing a stunning 360-degree view of the valley below. The open floor plan we developed prioritizes the breathtaking scenery, and we worked closely with the homeowner to create this design. Our goal is to bring your vision to life, tailored to your specific needs and preferences. We invested numerous hours collaborating with the owner in real time to make adjustments and updates in both 2-D and 3-D renderings, and the results were well worth the effort.

We used a BLK360 LiDAR scanner for this project to take as-built measurements for the 1150-square-foot house.  Once the original house was created, we added an additional 1581 square feet to this house.  We also added the back porches and pool design.  They have a fun, open-concept remodel plan ready for the ultimate pool party.

This project started with the pool just being completed but needing a pool cabana, stone fence, and landscaping plan.  We conducted as-built measurements, interviewed the clients to determine which direction to take, and created an excellent concept for them.  The project was completed in 2023 by Coastal Breeze Pools. Here is the walk-through video link. 

This Corpus Christi backyard remodel was a challenge. The existing pool, deck, and deck bar were to remain and were at off angles to the porch and fence; the challenge was to create symmetry from a non-symmetrical layout. After creating the existing house and backyard as-built using Pictometry aerial photography, video from the customer, and LiDAR elevation data, we began to design the pool deck. The main requests for this project were a pool cabana, fire pit, a pergola, and enhancement of the lighting ambiance. Shown here is the evening view, but the video shows the entire project, click here.

The owner of this South Texas ranch wanted to create a multi-acre lake that would enhance the property's beauty, provide recreational opportunities, and capture runoff from the surrounding watershed. To ensure the lake was properly located and designed, a detailed analysis of the site's topography, drainage patterns, and existing features was required.

To accomplish this, we imported publicly available LiDAR terrain data and utilized Global Mapper and AutoCAD to analyze the property's drainage networks and watershed characteristics. We also incorporated current aerial photography from Pictometry to identify the ranch house, major trees, ranch roads, power lines, and other prominent site features that could influence the design.

Using this information, along with the owner's preferences and project goals, we developed a custom lake layout and grading plan designed to maximize water collection while fitting naturally within the landscape. The final grading plan was prepared in Texas State Plane coordinates, allowing contractors to use GPS-guided equipment to accurately construct the lake and execute the required cut-and-fill operations in accordance with the design.