Archive for December, 2009
Austin is the Best Boomer Town in Texas
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Boomers are stylish, active, Blackberry, iPhone carrying adults who have burned their rocking chairs! Born between 1946 and 1964, Boomers are attending university classes, hiking, biking, doing pilates, yoga, volunteering and filling up their schedules with social activities. The fastest growing demographic on Facebook is the 55-65 year old young boomers. Boomers are resourceful, successful and comfortable with surfing the web and staying in touch with family and friends through Social Media websites.
Austin offers the Boomer an exceptional lifestyle through excellent health care, easy airport access, an array of cultural activities, amazing weather for a myriad of year-round outdoor activities, upscale shopping, dining and living, laid back lifestyle, arts and education. Additionally, Austin was ranked as one of the top U.S. cities (#3) with the highest concentration of brainpower based on education level and the “ability to innovate, create, compete and make money.” With all that Austin has to offer Boomers, it is easy to understand why it was chosen as the only Texas “Best Boomer Town.” Read More→
Baby, It’s Cold Outside!
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Winter came roaring in this December. With plunging temperatures and a forecast predicting snow, there is great pleasure in anticipating time spent in the comfort and luxury of a well-designed custom home. Although Austin typically enjoys a temperate climate which affords the perfect scenario for outdoor living, the current wintery setting is bringing everyone inside, seeking comfort and warmth from cozy fireplaces. These indoor living rooms are a comfortable gathering place for family and friends throughout the winter months.
Sterling Custom Homes’ clientele enjoys an indoor living area that is perfect for both entertaining a crowd or for a quite night alone with a good book. The ambiance of a cozy fire combined with a nice aged wine or a warm cup of cocoa is the perfect recipe for a relaxing evening with loved ones, and isn’t spending time with family and friends what the holiday season is all about?
Visit our photos that showcase the fireplaces we have designed for both indoor and outdoor settings, creating ideal living areas for all seasons and any type of weather.
Evolution of Your Plan Part III
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With the preliminary plans, specifications and cost sheet finalized, we are ready to move the client into Stage III of the plan process. The Construction Drawing plans will provide the client with details inside the home, four exterior elevation views (front, back and both sides), cabinet and electrical layouts. A final review of the plan is then scheduled, allowing for any adjustments to me made.
Upon the final approval from the clients, the architect is given the authorization to begin Stage IV of the plan, process and generate the foundation, framing and structural engineering plans. Read More→