Build Native Process
How Much Does It Cost To Build A Custom Home?
One of the first and most reasonable questions we’re asked is: How much does it cost to build a custom home? Sometimes it’s framed as: What is the price per square foot? The short answer is: A custom home costs $300-400 per square in today’s market. The long answer is more nuanced. But why is the range…
Read MoreWhy Green Homes Use Low-VOC Paint
Some people love the smell of a freshly-pained house. It’s kind of like a new car smell. But is it safe? In years past, typical paints used for a home interior painting project contained thousands of chemicals. Many of these were toxins, and some were cancer-causing. In fact, and one time paint was responsible for…
Read MoreYour Custom Build Starts Here
Building a new home in Austin and the surrounding area is an exciting yet deeply personal journey. At Build Native, we understand how much this process means to you. You’re not just looking for a house—you’re envisioning a space that reflects your values, meets your needs, and supports your lifestyle. You want a home that’s…
Read MoreTop 5 Tips for Home Energy Efficiency
We get it: Building green can be overwhelming. What does green even mean? For us, green encompasses a wide range of decisions that our clients make during their home-building journey. Green might mean the architect’s plans incorporate passive home design and optimal home orientation to maximize energy efficiency. It could also refer to the building…
Read MoreHandsome Dripping Springs Home
A Custom Home in Perfect Harmony: Luxury Meets Comfort Perfectly situated between Austin and Dripping Springs, this custom home offers the best of both worlds: the serene luxury of country living with the convenience of a manageable city commute. Designed with a thoughtful balance of contrast and warmth, this home is a true reflection of…
Read MoreFrom Home to Haven: Staging for Stunning Photos
As a custom home builder, we make sure to get professional photography on completed projects before the homeowners move in. Unfortunately, photos of empty rooms fail to accentuate and capture the build quality and custom-selected interior finishes. We decided to invest in some small interior staging for our most recent project completion in Boerne, TX. By strategically placing…
Read MoreA Logo That Reflects Who We Are
Over the past year, you may have noticed a visual change for Build Native. We quietly updated our logo from one that served us well for over a decade to one that represents our values, where we’ve been, and the breadth of our work. Founded 17 years ago and dedicated to green building since day…
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