Incremental homes that start small and grow, custom homes built in one go, and backyard ADUs. Every plan can be adjusted to fit your lot and budget. Sizes are measured to the outside of the walls.
Incremental · Custom · ADUs
About 660 sf, one bedroom, one bath, plus a full-width front porch
The first phase of the Comanche: the front porch, living room, full kitchen, a bedroom, a bath, and a utility room. The master suite, a third bedroom, and another bath are added in the second phase, shown faded here.
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About 1,140 sf built out, three bedrooms, three baths, plus a full-width front porch
The Comanche Jr. built out: the second phase extends the house to the back with the master suite, a third bedroom, and another bath.
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About 485 sf, 22′ × 22′, one bedroom, one bath
The Tonkawa’s smaller wing on its own: a living area, kitchen, bedroom, and bath. Build it first as an ADU or cottage, then add the breezeway and main wing later.
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1,508 sf dogtrot, 70′ × 32′ overall, four bedrooms in two wings
Two wings joined by an open center breezeway, the dogtrot. One wing has three bedrooms, two baths, and an open kitchen, dining, and living area. The other, the Tonkawa Jr., has its own kitchen, living area, bedroom, and bath.
Inspired by the original Dr. Pound dogtrot in Dripping Springs, Texas. Dr. Pound befriended the local Tonkawa people when he settled there in the 1800s.
A dogtrot’s open breezeway catches natural breezes and keeps the home comfortable. With garage doors on both sides, the Tonkawa’s breezeway opens up into ample outdoor living space that still feels semi-private.
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About 920 sf, about 31′ × 30′
The first phase of the Mescalero: a master suite with bath and walk-in closet, a second bath, an office, and a mud and flex room with a kitchenette. The full kitchen, living area, and two more bedrooms are added in later phases, shown faded here.
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About 2,400 sf, 55′ × 50′ overall, three bedrooms and an office
The Mescalero Jr. built out: a master suite with walk-in closet, two more bedrooms, an office, a mud and flex room, a utility room, and an open kitchen, dining, and living area.
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2,350 sf, about 82′ × 33′ plus a full-length covered porch, three bedrooms and a flex room
A long, single-story home under one roofline. The living room with fireplace, casual dining, and kitchen open to each other and to the covered porch that runs the length of the house. A flex room, utility room, and the master suite with walk-in closet sit at one end; two more bedrooms share a bath.
Request a consultationA small, separate home in the backyard, also called an accessory dwelling unit (ADU), for family, guests, or rental income where local rules allow. The Tonkawa Jr. above works as a cottage too, and can grow into the full Tonkawa later.
400 sf, 20′ × 20′, one bath
An efficient studio with a full kitchen and breakfast bar, a living area, a bath with shower, a pantry and laundry room, and built-in bunk beds. Doors on two sides. A good fit for a small lot or a first backyard cottage.
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565 sf, about 21′ × 27′, one bath
A bedroom area open to the living space, a kitchen with dining table, a bath with shower, a built-in desk, closets, a fireplace, and a covered entry porch.
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About 750 sf, 25′ × 30′, 2 bedrooms, 1 bath
Two bedrooms with closets, an open living room, dining area, and kitchen with breakfast bar, a full bath, a linen closet, a laundry nook, and an 8′ × 14′ screened porch.
Request a consultationAbout 660 sf to start, growing into the 1,140 sf Comanche with three bedrooms and three baths.
See the plan1,508 sf dogtrot: two wings joined by an open breezeway, with a second kitchen, bedroom, and bath.
See the plan2,350 sf custom home with a full-length covered porch, three bedrooms, and a flex room.
See the plan565 sf ADU or cottage with an open bedroom area, full kitchen, and entry porch.
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