You will find these posts helpful if:

  • You want to work with an architect to design and build a custom house

  • You want a high quality, well built, green, high-performance home

Hi, I'm Sharon George. I'm an architect. 

Hi, I'm Sharon George. 

I’m a licensed Architect with 20+ years experience designing family-friendly custom homes in Austin, Texas. I design new homes and remodel-additions that are contemporary energy-efficient, comfortable, and durable. This blog is where I share my experiences, knowledge, opinions, and expertise in the field of residential architecture, green building, and construction.

NEW BLOG POSTS

Featured
Should You Get Photovoltaics for Your Austin Home?
Green Building
solar energy, photovoltaics, technology, energy efficiency, solar panels
Should You Get Photovoltaics for Your Austin Home?
Green Building
solar energy, photovoltaics, technology, energy efficiency, solar panels
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Green Building
solar energy, photovoltaics, technology, energy efficiency, solar panels
Modern vs Contemporary Design - Clearing Up Common Misconceptions
Architecture
Style, design, Architectural style, Modern architecture, Contemporary architecture, Green building
Modern vs Contemporary Design - Clearing Up Common Misconceptions
Architecture
Style, design, Architectural style, Modern architecture, Contemporary architecture, Green building
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Architecture
Style, design, Architectural style, Modern architecture, Contemporary architecture, Green building
Navigating a home project as a couple: A guide to building your home and your relationship
Project Management
Relationships
Navigating a home project as a couple: A guide to building your home and your relationship
Project Management
Relationships
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Project Management
Relationships
Featured Blog Posts
Featured Blog Posts
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Cut your energy costs
Green Building
technology, energy efficiency, green design
Cut your energy costs
Green Building
technology, energy efficiency, green design
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Green Building
technology, energy efficiency, green design
HOME Initiative - Changes to Austin’s Land Development Code
Architecture
Austin HOME Initiative, Austin Zoning, Austin Land Development Code, Austin Land Use, Architecture
HOME Initiative - Changes to Austin’s Land Development Code
Architecture
Austin HOME Initiative, Austin Zoning, Austin Land Development Code, Austin Land Use, Architecture
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Architecture
Austin HOME Initiative, Austin Zoning, Austin Land Development Code, Austin Land Use, Architecture
The 3 stages for every home project
Project Management, Architecture
The 3 stages for every home project
Project Management, Architecture
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Project Management, Architecture
How to assemble a great team for your home project
Project Management
Team, Architect, Builder
How to assemble a great team for your home project
Project Management
Team, Architect, Builder
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Project Management
Team, Architect, Builder
What is a High Performance Home?
What is a High Performance Home?
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A hard lesson in project management from a maid
Architecture, Project Management
A hard lesson in project management from a maid
Architecture, Project Management
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Architecture, Project Management
One last thing before you head out on vacation
Architecture, Construction
Bulk water intrusion, flooding, summer vacation, vacation precaution, Water shut-off
One last thing before you head out on vacation
Architecture, Construction
Bulk water intrusion, flooding, summer vacation, vacation precaution, Water shut-off
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Architecture, Construction
Bulk water intrusion, flooding, summer vacation, vacation precaution, Water shut-off
A summer of architectural sketching in Italy
Architecture
Architecture, summer vacation
A summer of architectural sketching in Italy
Architecture
Architecture, summer vacation
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Architecture
Architecture, summer vacation
How safe is your house from water damage?
Architecture, Construction
Bulk water intrusion, Moisture damage, rainwater damage, Water damage
How safe is your house from water damage?
Architecture, Construction
Bulk water intrusion, Moisture damage, rainwater damage, Water damage
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Architecture, Construction
Bulk water intrusion, Moisture damage, rainwater damage, Water damage
 

OLD BLOG POSTS

Featured
What's better than architecture after school? #ArchiTalks
Architecture
#ArchiTalks, Architecture, Architecture and Kids, Architecture in Schools
What's better than architecture after school? #ArchiTalks
Architecture
#ArchiTalks, Architecture, Architecture and Kids, Architecture in Schools
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Architecture
#ArchiTalks, Architecture, Architecture and Kids, Architecture in Schools
Glass in Architecture - Summer Wonders #ArchiTalks
Architecture
ace academy, architectural glass, Architecture, gifted kids, glass, summer camp, summer program, summer school, summer wonders
Glass in Architecture - Summer Wonders #ArchiTalks
Architecture
ace academy, architectural glass, Architecture, gifted kids, glass, summer camp, summer program, summer school, summer wonders
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Architecture
ace academy, architectural glass, Architecture, gifted kids, glass, summer camp, summer program, summer school, summer wonders
Architecture and Kids #Architalks
Architecture
kids, summer camp, summer wonders
Architecture and Kids #Architalks
Architecture
kids, summer camp, summer wonders
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Architecture
kids, summer camp, summer wonders
Topics on the blog
Architecture
Topics on the blog
Architecture
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Architecture
New Year, New Business
Architecture
#ArchiTalks, Architecture Business, professional practice
New Year, New Business
Architecture
#ArchiTalks, Architecture Business, professional practice
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Architecture
#ArchiTalks, Architecture Business, professional practice
'Tis the season...for allergies - Indoor Air Quality
Architecture, Construction
ac filter, allergens, indoor air quality, Mold, residential mechanical system
'Tis the season...for allergies - Indoor Air Quality
Architecture, Construction
ac filter, allergens, indoor air quality, Mold, residential mechanical system
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Architecture, Construction
ac filter, allergens, indoor air quality, Mold, residential mechanical system
Talking to kindergarteners about architecture
Architecture
Architecture, Architecture in Schools
Talking to kindergarteners about architecture
Architecture
Architecture, Architecture in Schools
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Architecture
Architecture, Architecture in Schools
My First Project - The First Solar Decathlon #Architalks
Architecture, Green Building
#ArchiTalks, Architecture, Energy Efficient Design, Green Building, PhotoVoltaics, SOlar, Solar Hot Water
My First Project - The First Solar Decathlon #Architalks
Architecture, Green Building
#ArchiTalks, Architecture, Energy Efficient Design, Green Building, PhotoVoltaics, SOlar, Solar Hot Water
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Architecture, Green Building
#ArchiTalks, Architecture, Energy Efficient Design, Green Building, PhotoVoltaics, SOlar, Solar Hot Water
The future is now with high-performance homes
Architecture, Green Building
Green Building, high performance architecture, high performance homes
The future is now with high-performance homes
Architecture, Green Building
Green Building, high performance architecture, high performance homes
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Architecture, Green Building
Green Building, high performance architecture, high performance homes
Citizen Architect #ArchiTalks
Architecture
#ArchiTalks, architects, Architecture, Citizen Architect
Citizen Architect #ArchiTalks
Architecture
#ArchiTalks, architects, Architecture, Citizen Architect
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Architecture
#ArchiTalks, architects, Architecture, Citizen Architect
AIA CRAN Symposium - A professor, an architect, and the green police
Architecture, Green Building
building science, Carl Seville, CRAN2015, Green Building, Green building pyramid, Green Police, Greenwashers, Michael Anschel, Thomas Fisher
AIA CRAN Symposium - A professor, an architect, and the green police
Architecture, Green Building
building science, Carl Seville, CRAN2015, Green Building, Green building pyramid, Green Police, Greenwashers, Michael Anschel, Thomas Fisher
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Architecture, Green Building
building science, Carl Seville, CRAN2015, Green Building, Green building pyramid, Green Police, Greenwashers, Michael Anschel, Thomas Fisher
Work = 1/3 Life #Architalks
Architecture
#ArchiTalks, Life is work, Work is life, Work Life, Work Life Integration, Work Life Separation
Work = 1/3 Life #Architalks
Architecture
#ArchiTalks, Life is work, Work is life, Work Life, Work Life Integration, Work Life Separation
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Architecture
#ArchiTalks, Life is work, Work is life, Work Life, Work Life Integration, Work Life Separation
Check your bias blind spot #EQxDGetReal
Architecture
#EQxDGetReal, architects, Bias and Privilege, EQxD Get Real, women in architecture
Check your bias blind spot #EQxDGetReal
Architecture
#EQxDGetReal, architects, Bias and Privilege, EQxD Get Real, women in architecture
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Architecture
#EQxDGetReal, architects, Bias and Privilege, EQxD Get Real, women in architecture
Continuing Education as an Architect
Architecture
AIA, AIAAustin, architects, Architecture Conference, continuing education
Continuing Education as an Architect
Architecture
AIA, AIAAustin, architects, Architecture Conference, continuing education
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Architecture
AIA, AIAAustin, architects, Architecture Conference, continuing education
Why I am an Architect, when I could have been a Mathematician #ArchiTalks
Architecture
#ArchiTalks, architects, Architecture, architecture and math
Why I am an Architect, when I could have been a Mathematician #ArchiTalks
Architecture
#ArchiTalks, architects, Architecture, architecture and math
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Architecture
#ArchiTalks, architects, Architecture, architecture and math
Replacing the "I" in "FIRM" with "WE" - acknowledging the team
Architecture
Architecture firm, Architecture process, Project Architect, Project Team
Replacing the "I" in "FIRM" with "WE" - acknowledging the team
Architecture
Architecture firm, Architecture process, Project Architect, Project Team
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Architecture
Architecture firm, Architecture process, Project Architect, Project Team
Summer Break in South Padre #ArchiTalks
Architecture
#ArchiTalks, Barrier Island, Beach house, coastal architecture, South Padre, Summer Break
Summer Break in South Padre #ArchiTalks
Architecture
#ArchiTalks, Barrier Island, Beach house, coastal architecture, South Padre, Summer Break
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Architecture
#ArchiTalks, Barrier Island, Beach house, coastal architecture, South Padre, Summer Break
5 Fantastic books on details
Architecture, Construction
architectural details, Architecture books, architecture references, construction details
5 Fantastic books on details
Architecture, Construction
architectural details, Architecture books, architecture references, construction details
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Architecture, Construction
architectural details, Architecture books, architecture references, construction details
This old windmill
water, well, well water, Windmill, windpump
This old windmill
water, well, well water, Windmill, windpump
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water, well, well water, Windmill, windpump
Party barn, Texas style
Architecture
Barn, Ranch, recycle, Reuse, saloon, Salvage materials, Texas ranch
Party barn, Texas style
Architecture
Barn, Ranch, recycle, Reuse, saloon, Salvage materials, Texas ranch
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Architecture
Barn, Ranch, recycle, Reuse, saloon, Salvage materials, Texas ranch
Rain, rain, go away, I've got a flood today
Architecture, Construction
flooding, grading, rainfall, runoff, site drainage
Rain, rain, go away, I've got a flood today
Architecture, Construction
flooding, grading, rainfall, runoff, site drainage
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Architecture, Construction
flooding, grading, rainfall, runoff, site drainage
A happy place - in the middle of a freeway
Architecture
Dallas, Deck park, Klyde Warren Park, Landscape, Urban park, Urban space
A happy place - in the middle of a freeway
Architecture
Dallas, Deck park, Klyde Warren Park, Landscape, Urban park, Urban space
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Architecture
Dallas, Deck park, Klyde Warren Park, Landscape, Urban park, Urban space
Cabins from another era
Architecture
Bastrop Fires, Bastrop State Park, cabin, Camp House, Civilian Conservation Corps, Cottage, historical architecture, masonry construction, state park
Cabins from another era
Architecture
Bastrop Fires, Bastrop State Park, cabin, Camp House, Civilian Conservation Corps, Cottage, historical architecture, masonry construction, state park
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Architecture
Bastrop Fires, Bastrop State Park, cabin, Camp House, Civilian Conservation Corps, Cottage, historical architecture, masonry construction, state park
You spec me to buy that?
Architecture
Architecture, custom house, design, design-build, developer, spec house, speculative house
You spec me to buy that?
Architecture
Architecture, custom house, design, design-build, developer, spec house, speculative house
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Architecture
Architecture, custom house, design, design-build, developer, spec house, speculative house
Inspired Innovation
Architecture
architects, Architecture, creative process, custom house, innovation
Inspired Innovation
Architecture
architects, Architecture, creative process, custom house, innovation
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Architecture
architects, Architecture, creative process, custom house, innovation
Architects in all shapes and sizes - architect avatars
Architecture
architects, Architecture, artisan, artist, avatars, builder, building science, design, designer, environmentalist, green, master builder, philospher, structural, tech-savvy
Architects in all shapes and sizes - architect avatars
Architecture
architects, Architecture, artisan, artist, avatars, builder, building science, design, designer, environmentalist, green, master builder, philospher, structural, tech-savvy
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Architecture
architects, Architecture, artisan, artist, avatars, builder, building science, design, designer, environmentalist, green, master builder, philospher, structural, tech-savvy
Architecture daily - more discovery, less creativity
Architecture
Architecture, creative genius, creative process, creativity, design, discovery, professional practice, work
Architecture daily - more discovery, less creativity
Architecture
Architecture, creative genius, creative process, creativity, design, discovery, professional practice, work
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Architecture
Architecture, creative genius, creative process, creativity, design, discovery, professional practice, work
Why designing a custom house is like having a child
Architecture, Construction
architects, Architecture, building, custom house, designing a custom house
Why designing a custom house is like having a child
Architecture, Construction
architects, Architecture, building, custom house, designing a custom house
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Architecture, Construction
architects, Architecture, building, custom house, designing a custom house
Custom residences on Kiawah Island, SC - House Tour
Architecture
Architecture, Christopher Rose, custom house, kiawah island
Custom residences on Kiawah Island, SC - House Tour
Architecture
Architecture, Christopher Rose, custom house, kiawah island
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Architecture
Architecture, Christopher Rose, custom house, kiawah island
AIA CRAN Symposium - The Architecture of Influence
Architecture
architects, architectural style, Architecture, Architecture of Influence, Charleston, CRAN symposium, CRAN2014, Home tour, kiawah island, Vanderhorst plantation, walking tour
AIA CRAN Symposium - The Architecture of Influence
Architecture
architects, architectural style, Architecture, Architecture of Influence, Charleston, CRAN symposium, CRAN2014, Home tour, kiawah island, Vanderhorst plantation, walking tour
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Architecture
architects, architectural style, Architecture, Architecture of Influence, Charleston, CRAN symposium, CRAN2014, Home tour, kiawah island, Vanderhorst plantation, walking tour
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