4 things you need to think through before you build your FOREVER HOME Master Suite

Room Size

A typical master bedroom is 200 to 250 sq ft or 14’x15’ to 15’x16’. We suggest a forever home master room of about 350 square feet which would be around 19’x18’ to 20’x19’. This...

One of our specialties at TriBuilt is working with clients to design and build their FOREVER HOME. We typically find ourselves discussing how to create a luxury kitchen with practical elements or a master suite that is both spa-like and accessible. The room that often...

Building with Local, Natural Materials

Part 2 - Mountain Cedar

If you have spent much time in the Texas Hill Country you know about the “cedar trees” that cover its rocky hills. Cedar, actually Ashe Juniper,  is also known as mountain cedar, post cedar, blueberry cedar,...

Building with Local, Natural Materials

Part 1 - Limestone

As lovely as the Texas Hill Country is today, with rolling hills, valleys and beautiful views highlighted by rivers, the land was not easy to tame for its founders who, in the early to mid-1800’s, struggled to car...

Many of us spend much of our early adult years imagining our dream house. We think through the perfect property, fantasy amenities and custom trims. But the wise homeowner also thinks through a home they can live in forever -- as a young family, through the hustle and...

There is no better way to beat the hill country summer heat than relaxing on the water. The hill country has an abundance of lakes and rivers, but sometimes a pool in your own backyard just can’t be beaten. With spring just a few weeks away, now is a great time to reac...

Hill Country living is a dream for many.  The mild winters and summer recreation make it the optimal choice for both raising a family or enjoying retirement. One of the questions our clients frequently ask during the design phase is how the placement of their new home...

Quality, beautiful landscaping is an essential part of any new home build. The area around your house sets a tone for what guests can expect to find inside. Time outdoors is a core part of living in the hill country - whether it is entertaining on the patio, lounging b...

Caring for those in need in Port Aransas, Texas after Hurricane Harvey

It literally began with a phone call, "do you think you can come help?"  Of course the unwavering answer was YES!  We had been watching the tragedy of Hurricane Harvey unfold, as most of America did,...

Green home building is more than the new on-trend fad. Along with long-term savings, green homes reduce overall consumption, especially with energy and resources. There are three components to consider for your new build: water, energy, and design.

Water

For years, water...