CDK Architects

We're happy to be included in Austin Home Magazine's 2018 Resource Guide: Architects, along with many other skilled professionals.

2018 Home Resource Guide: Architects The quality of architecture in Austin has received rave reviews thanks in large part to the plethora of skilled professionals who have been practicing here for years.

Loving these creative "under-stair solutions" from Dwell.com.

https://www.dwell.com/article/10-smart-and-surprising-under-stair-design-solutions-1941e111

Here's a photo of an under-stair china cabinet we did for one client. We're always looking for opportunities to get creative and think outside the box...let us know if we can help you!

10 Smart and Surprising Under-Stair Design Solutions

Thank you to Tribeza Magazine for featuring us in their October 2017 issue. We're honored to be included!

http://tribeza.com/local-love-unique-features/

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Local Love: Unique Features - Tribeza Sometimes building something new requires a little out of the box thinking. We asked some local architects to share some of the more unique features...

New article for Dwell.com written by Jen Hill of CDK Architects. If you're considering hiring an Architect, you will probably find this article useful!

https://www.dwell.com/article/how-to-work-with-an-architect-68421cf8

How to Work With an Architect Use this as a guide to finding the right architect for your new home or renovation—and what to expect during the process.

We are so honored to have one of our new homes (Architect Jen Hill's personal residence) featured in the fall issue of Austin Home Monthly. On newsstands now!

Thank you to Fireclay Tile for featuring CDK Architects in this blog post!

https://www.fireclaytile.com/blog/full/installation-stories-at-home-with-chaine-homme/

Installation Stories: At home with Chaine Homme

Things to consider when designing and building a new home in Austin, Texas. It will be interesting to see how things change when CodeNEXT is implemented in 2018. But for now, here are some things you need to know.

https://www.dwell.com/article/everything-you-need-to-know-when-designing-and-building-in-austin-texas-7034fe61

Everything You Need to Know When Designing and Building in Austin, Texas Austin is a rapidly growing city. In March, the U.S. Census Bureau ranked Austin ninth among all U.S. metro areas for population growth from July 2015 to July 2016. The region’s population went up by 2.9% (an average of 159 people per day) during the one-year period.

Another article for Dwell.com. This one is about LEED for new homes. Jen is a LEED Accredited Professional and an advocate for sustainable design and construction.

https://www.dwell.com/article/all-your-questions-answered-about-leed-for-new-homes-35178c4e

All Your Questions Answered About LEED For New Homes You may have heard the term LEED used to describe “green” or “sustainable” buildings. But what exactly is LEED and why would you choose to pursue it for your new home? We’re here to break down the mystery and clear up some questions you may have.

Jen's latest article for Dwell.com. Enjoy!

https://www.dwell.com/article/qanda-with-an-architect-about-what-its-like-to-design-your-own-home-13f453d1

Q&A With an Architect About What it's Like to Design Your Own Home When you're an architect, designing your own home is a dream come true. Or is it?

This is a new home that replaced an existing 1949 home in Rosedale. The design concept for the new house is “Mid Century Modern Meets Modern.” This is clearly a new home, but we wanted to give reverence to the neighborhood and its roots.

It was important to us to re-purpose the old home. Rather than demolishing it, we worked with our contractor to disassemble the house piece by piece, eventually donating about 80% of the home to Habitat for Humanity. The wood floors were salvaged and reused on the new fireplace wall.

The home contains 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, plus a home office and a music studio, totaling 2,650 HVAC square feet.
One of the home’s most striking features is its large vaulted ceiling in the Living/Dining/Kitchen area. Substantial clerestory windows provide treetop views and bring dappled light into the space from high above.

There’s natural light in every room in the house. Balancing the desire for natural light and privacy was very important, as was the connection to nature.

What we hoped to achieve was a fun, flexible home with beautiful light and a nice balance of public and private spaces. We also wanted a home that would adapt to a growing family but would still fit our needs far into the future. The end result is a home with a calming, organic feel to it.

New article for Dwell.com written by Jen Hill of CDK Architects. Enjoy!

https://www.dwell.com/article/6-main-tips-to-consider-when-designing-your-home-for-a-growing-family-951d5673

6 Main Tips to Consider When Designing Your Home For a Growing Family Designing a home is a big commitment. An even bigger commitment is deciding to grow your family. How do you create a home base that’s comfortable for a family of two, but will also function well for a family of four—or more?

Google has a new tool for helping you figure out if your home is a good candidate for solar panels. Check it out!

https://www.technologyreview.com/s/603866/googles-new-tool-says-nearly-80-percent-of-roofs-are-sunny-enough-for-solar-panels/

Google’s new tool says nearly 80 percent of U.S. rooftops are sunny enough for solar panels The company’s Project Sunroof lets you look up your house and helps you decide whether to invest in your own clean power plant.