What makes an architect "award-winning" in Austin?

Texas Association of Builders Star Awards, AIA chapter recognition, and credible publication features (Texas Builder Magazine, Luxury Home Magazine, Austin Monthly) are the most meaningful awards in the regional residential architecture market. See our pillar on how to choose a custom home builder for the full evaluation framework.

How do I find a quality Austin residential architect?

Look for an architect-led design-build firm with recent completed projects in your specific county at your project size, and verifiable awards or publication features that match the architectural style you're commissioning.

How much does an architect-led custom home cost in Austin?

Jenkins Design Build works primarily on homes in the $3M to $20M range, with $10M being around the median. Architect-led work commonly runs from $500/sqft on the lower end of luxury into $1,000+/sqft for fully bespoke estate work.

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Behind the Design: An Award-Winning Austin Architect on Creating Homes That Stay With You

This profile of award-winning Austin architectural work pairs with our deep-dive on the architect-led design process. For the regional luxury market context, see our guide to luxury homes in Texas. For the architectural styles framework, see our catalog of luxury home design styles in Austin. Anyone can design something that knocks you back the first … Read more about Behind the Design: An Award-Winning Austin Architect on Creating Homes That Stay With You

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Jenkins Design Build Wins 4 TAB Star Awards

Jenkins Design Build, a nationally recognized luxury design build firm based in Austin, has once again been celebrated among the best in Texas homebuilding, receiving multiple distinctions at the 2025 Texas Association of Builders (TAB) Star Awards. The Star Awards are widely regarded as one of the most prestigious programs in the state, honoring excellence … Read more about Jenkins Design Build Wins 4 TAB Star Awards

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Net Zero Luxury Homes in Austin: Your Guide to Green Certified, Award Winning Living

What Is a Net-Zero Home? And Why Is Austin’s Luxury Market Leading the Way? A net zero home produces as much renewable energy as it consumes over a year, achieving a balance where grid energy use is offset by on site generation. This is the gold standard for modern, sustainable luxury, offering lower utility bills, … Read more about Net Zero Luxury Homes in Austin: Your Guide to Green Certified, Award Winning Living

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Standing with the Hill Country: United in Recovery and Resilience

At Jenkins Design Build, we proudly serve the Texas Hill Country region, including communities near Kerrville such as Marble Falls, Liberty Hill, and Stonewall. While we are not based in Kerrville itself, our work and commitment extend throughout this beautiful and resilient area. The recent floods have tested our neighbors, but they have also revealed … Read more about Standing with the Hill Country: United in Recovery and Resilience

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2020 Economic Forecast

This post on Austin real estate market outlook pairs with our broader luxury content. For the regional market context, see our guide to luxury homes in Texas. For the architectural styles framework, see our catalog of luxury home design styles in Austin. Every January, the local Home Builders Association hosts the Economic Outlook forum for … Read more about 2020 Economic Forecast

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Awards Season in Texas

It is awards season in Texas and, once again, the Jenkins Team has been nominated for a number of awards for Best in Texas by the Texas Association of Builders. It is always humbling and yet fulfilling for the team to receive awards for their hard work. While it isn’t the primary reason for their … Read more about Awards Season in Texas

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HGTV’s Newest Star is Born!

Congratulations to Michelle Thomas, the Interior Designer on our upcoming 2017 Parade Home, who is now officially an HGTV star! Her episode of House Hunters Renovation airs Saturday, 1/21/2017 on HGTV. Please join us in watching the show and congratulating Michelle for her accomplishment. We are so proud! To read more about her experience filming … Read more about HGTV’s Newest Star is Born!

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Best in American Living Awards

This post on Best in American Living Awards pairs with our broader luxury content. For the regional market context, see our guide to luxury homes in Texas. For the architectural styles framework, see our catalog of luxury home design styles in Austin. Jenkins is named among the Best in America by the National Association of Home … Read more about Best in American Living Awards

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Build Your Neighbor A Home

This post on community building pairs with our broader luxury content. For the regional market context, see our guide to luxury homes in Texas. For the architectural styles framework, see our catalog of luxury home design styles in Austin. There’s No Place Like Home It’s a wonderful thing when an idea is hatched that has … Read more about Build Your Neighbor A Home

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2015 Texas Custom Builder of the Year

Jenkins is named the 2015 Custom Builder of the Year by the Texas Association of Builders. Austin Business Journal article highlights company’s success. The Texas Association of Builders announced and presented the 2015 Star Award Winners on July 30, 2015, at the Gaylord Texas Resort and Convention Center. The highly-coveted Star Awards are given annually to … Read more about 2015 Texas Custom Builder of the Year

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