Pier-and-Beam vs Slab Foundation in Austin
Pier and beam vs slab foundation in Austin: 6 critical truths about how Hill Country soil, slope, trees, and water decide which one belongs.
Austin & Hill Country · Page 2
The lifestyle, communities, and cultural fabric of the Texas Hill Country — Austin, Dripping Springs, Spicewood, Wimberley, Marble Falls, Fredericksburg, Horseshoe Bay, the Highland Lakes. Jenkins Design Build is of this region, not selling into it, and our writing here reflects that: place-rooted, specific to the geology and the seasons, attentive to the quiet etiquette of luxury living among neighbors who have been here for generations. Read for the Austin lifestyle as Jenkins clients actually live it.
Multi-Zone HVAC Systems for Large Custom Homes: How We Design Them
How we design a multi zone hvac system for large custom homes on tight ICF envelopes in Austin and Hill Country - sizing, zoning, humidity.
Dark-Sky-Compliant Lighting Design for Hill Country Estates
Dark sky compliant lighting for Hill Country estates - Dripping Springs, Horseshoe Bay, Wimberley, and Blanco ordinances explained.
Family Compound Design: Planning a Multi-Generational Hill Country Estate
Family compound design for a Hill Country estate - program, acreage, utilities, privacy zoning, kitchens, and HOA rules in plain English.
Creating a Home That Embodies the ‘Austin Lifestyle’
Jenkins Design Build creates custom homes embodying the Austin lifestyle with indoor-outdoor living, entertainment spaces, and sustainable design.
Luxury Home Design for Active Austin Families
Jenkins Design Build designs luxury Austin homes for active families with sport courts, pools, playrooms, and outdoor adventure spaces.
Home Water Purification Systems Explained
What a water purification system for home use actually includes - RO, UV, NSF certs, and Austin/Hill Country specifics from a luxury builder.
Standing Seam Metal Roofs in Austin Custom Homes
Standing seam metal roof Austin guide: gauge, finish, hail and wind ratings, cost vs clay tile and shingle on $5M+ Hill Country custom homes.
Austin Parade of Homes
Inside Jenkins Design Build's Austin Parade of Homes history, award-winning Parade homes and the design philosophy behind them.
Austin Luxury Home Amenities: What’s New in 2025?
Discover 2025’s hottest Austin luxury home amenities, smart tech, wellness spaces, and design trends from top architect-led builders.