Custom Home - Georgetown, Texas

Newly completed Custom Home at 320 Ridge View Drive in Gabriel's Overlook - Georgetown, Texas - Hill Country Home (Texas Tuscan). This home is 4700 square feet with 5 bedrooms, 4 baths, 2 living areas, plus a theater/media room.

House on Lake Buchanan

Construction is near finish for a House on Lake Buchanan, Texas. This home with a rear view of the Lake was designed by Rob Sanders as an "Over/Under" plan. That means the main Living, Kitchen, Dining and Master are upstairs to maximize the view. The other Bedroom, Game and Garage are situated on the ground level. http://www.flickr.com/photos/robsandersdesigner/sets/72157633215944068/

Gate House/Security Guard Station

Recently completed Gate House/Security Guard Shack for Round Rock area Teco-Westinghouse Motor Company, custom designed by Rob Sanders. http://www.flickr.com/photos/robsandersdesigner/sets/72157633427794125/

New Project Completed in Liberty Hill Texas

Just completed Custom Home built in Liberty Hill, Texas. This home has 4 bedrooms, 4 baths, 2 living areas in 3040 sq ft designed by Rob Sanders. It features stained concrete floors throughout.

Newly Remodeled Website for Rob Sanders Designer

Please check out my newly remodeled website for Rob Sanders Designer at: http://www.robsandersdesigner.com/

ROB SANDERS DESIGNER - Custom Home and Remodel Design, House Plans

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ROB SANDERS DESIGNER provides sustainable custom home designs, house plans, remodel and renovation design under Austin mcmansion ordinance for over 30 years.

Lake LBJ - Renovation & Addition

This recently completed home remodel is in Granite Shoals, Texas on the shores of Lake LBJ. This project has a new garage addition along with an office/exercise room above it all designed to work around a large existing tree. The renovation also includes extending/enhancing the "lake side" living areas to better utilize the lake view. The master bath was also totally redesigned and a large walk in closet was added.

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Recently Completed Home - Round Rock, Texas

Construction was recently completed on this Mediterranean Style (all stucco) house designed by Rob Sanders. This home has 5 bedrooms, 5.5 baths, a study, two dining areas, three living areas and a media room in 5100 sq ft. It also has a 3 car garage with a side entrance mud porch into a mud room. The rear of this home has an extensive outdoor living with outdoor BBQ kitchen and outdoor fireplace. If you are looking for a custom design for your new home, remodel or addition, please consider the services of Rob Sanders Designer. If needed I can assist you with recommendations of a landscape architect or interior designer also.

Construction Complete on two Homes designed under the City of Austins "Mcmansion Ordinance"

Construction was recently completed on two homes created by Rob Sanders Designer under the City of Austins "Mcmansion Ordinance". These homes at 2836 Salado Street & 3510 West Avenue both feature 6 bedrooms with 4 bathrooms in 2600 sq ft.

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From 3510 West Ave. - Austin Mcmansion

From 3510 West Ave. - Austin Mcmansion

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Tankless Water Heater

Rob Sanders Designer recently replaced an 11 year old "tanked water heater" with a "Green Design" Rinnai Tankless Water Heater (R94LSiN). I now enjoy endless hot water along with energy efficient gas savings of around $80/year. In addition I received a $300 cash rebate from the"Texas Appliance Mail-In Rebate Program" (unfortunately this program is now closed). I am also eligible for a similar amount of "Tax Credit" on my next return. The hardest part of the retro was the removal of the old heater from the attic.









In review let me state that location, location, location of the Tankless unit is very important to the length of time it takes to quickly receive the initial hot water. I am very pleased with it's performance and will recommend.

Newly Completed Custom Home - Georgetown, Texas

This Newly Completed Custom Home designed by Rob Sanders was built in the Westlake of the Woods subdivision in Georgetown, Texas.

New McMansion Project - UT University Area

This new home designed by Rob Sanders (to be completed in August 2010) is located at 1008 W 22nd St. Austin, Texas. This Mcmansion Ordinance project is only blocks from the University of Texas campus and will be utilized mainly as a student rental. This house plan has 6 bedrooms and 3.5 baths If you are looking for a custom design for your Central Austin new home or remodel addition, please consider the services of Rob Sanders Designer.

Game Room and Master Suite Addition

Here is a example of a unique design by Rob Sanders Designer. This existing home has lake access on its side border with many large cypress trees to be saved. Trees, views, access to the lake, even egress from an existing guest house had to be preserved. The client wanted to add a modern master suite and study along with a spacious game room cabana and outdoor living that is accessible to the water and its view. If you have a difficult remodel, addition or new construction project. Please consider Rob Sanders Design Services to meet your needs.

Papercrete Block Construction

From Papercrete Block Construction

        Papercrete (aka fibrous cement) today is being rediscovered as a "new" alternative green building material. Papercrete has been termed by some as a "modern day adobe." Papercrete can be made into blocks or poured into forms to make a monolithic wall. The material is homemade and consists of paper (3 parts), clay/dirt and sand (2 parts), and Portland cement (1 part). The paper used can be almost anything; newspaper, junk mail, cardboard, etc. Sand or sandy dirt is usually found on site. Dried, ready-to-use papercrete has a rough surface. This increases its surface area and provides a very strong bond from one block to the next. One way to recycle paper is to build with it.

        INSULATION VALUE - up to R-2.8 per inch, depending on density and ingredients (comparable to fiberglass at R-3.0 per inch). Papercrete walls are typically 10 to 12 inches thick.

From Papercrete Block Construction

LIGHTWEIGHT - most papercrete weighs 15 to 20 lbs. per cubic foot, depending on density and mix. (Concrete weighs137 lbs per cubic foot.) Almost anyone can lift and build with papercrete blocks. Unlike concrete or adobe, papercrete blocks are lightweight, less than a third of the weight of a comparably-sized adobe brick. Papercrete is mold resistant and has utility as a sound-proofing material. After construction is complete and the walls are dry, the exterior needs to be sealed by applying a stucco plaster and then painted to waterproof.

From Papercrete Block Construction

Hyde Park Duplex

Rob Sanders Designer recently completed plans for a Town-home style Duplex to be built at 4810 Rowena Street. This Hyde Park Duplex was designed and permitted under the City of Austin's "McMansion Ordinance". This project is due to began construction in early 2010. The street side unit (Unit A) will have a cozy courtyard entry surrounded by large Pecan and Elm trees The rear unit (Unit B) is also designed around a large Elm tree and its yard backs up to a greenbelt/park. Unit A is a 3 bedroom, 2.5 baths at 1862 sq ft. Unit B is a (completely different layout) 3 bedroom, 2.5 baths at 1807 sq ft. Both units have an attached (private) 1 car garage with storage. If you have a challenging or complex site (inside or outside the "City of Austin") please consider the design services of Rob Sanders.

Completed McMansion Project

This home designed by Rob Sanders at 303 Zennia Street was recently completed under the City of Austin's McMansion guidelines. This house is conveniently located near the UT Intramural Fields and will be used primarily as a rental to college students. I designed this house plan with 6 bedrooms, 4 baths in 2600 sq ft.

New Exterior Remodel

Rob Sanders Designer recently completed design of an new exterior renovation. I designed the original home/elevation 10 years ago. The new homeowners wanted a fresh update to their recent purchase. They asked me to make the front focal point of the elevation taller, and also transform the entry into a grand foyer as well. As detailed by the pictures, this was accomplished easily and simply.

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If you have an remodel or addition project in mind, give me a call or drop me an email:(info@robsandersdesigner.com). I would be glad to give you a free site analysis and consultation of your renovation needs.

New Custom Home - Under Construction

This new design is currently being built in the "Westlake of The Woods" subdivision in Georgetown, Texas

The Benefits of Detailed Home Plans

Sometimes when an individual wants to have a luxury home built he or she has difficulty communicating with a builder about precisely what the individual has envisioned: this breakdown in communication can result in trouble later on during the building process as the builder may find it difficult to meet the demands of the client. Home building plans help to solidify the communication between client and builder and the client can show the builder what they envision with precise and accurate home building plans.



Home building plans detail every aspect of a home, both interior wise as well as exterior wise. Home building plans can also be used to get price quotes from builders; the potential luxury home owner can go to one or more builders, request quotes based on the plans offered and get the best price for the home that he or she has envisioned. In addition, price quotes, when based on home building plans are far more accurate because a builder can readily determine exactly how much material will be needed to finish the project correctly. Rob Sanders Designer can provide you with these detailed drawings at a reasonable fee.