HOUSTON CUSTOM HOME BLOG

So the question is, do you need to have the design of your custom home drafted and ready to go before engaging with your design and construction team? The best answer is not a straightforward yes or no. So, let's get into it.

Building a custom home requires active collaboration between the architect, engineers, and your builder. Successful custom home projects utilize a proven formula that includes effective planning, cooperation and periodic, but consistent feedback. It...

With the right features, a bathroom can become your own personal spa. Here at Southern Green Builders, we specialize in building custom homes designed to suit your lifestyle, to compliment your sense of style, and to provide a truly comfortable...

Allowances items called out when designing/pricing your new custom home can be confusing and at times misunderstood. It is extremely important for you to know what they are, what they mean, use them strategically, and stay within their limits. In...

Combining your expertise as an architect with that of a home builder at the start of a custom residential project in Houston is one of the most effective ways to establish a strong foundation and ensure feasibility from start to finish.

It’s a well-known stereotype in the home building industry that any new construction project will inevitably cost more than you expect. Most blog posts and articles warn you to have a sizable contingency fund on hand to cover unexpected expenses.

Distilling a client's vision and effectively capturing it on paper is important, but it’s only the beginning of a custom home build. The next step is actually translating your design idea into a real, tangible product.

The professional responsible...

Although owning a luxury custom home is a constant source of joy and comfort, it also comes along with a variety of responsibilities in order to protect the value, structural integrity and lifespan of your property in Houston.

When you think about designing and building a new custom home in Houston, your mind may be primarily focused on the architecture, innovative technologies, modern design styles and blending outdoor and indoor living spaces. However, if you want to...

Imagine visiting the job site where your new luxury custom home is being built and watching the project progress, but not quite in the way you imagined. Certain design and architectural elements that were left unspecified don’t fit with your...