Category: News

Foursquare to build Baldridge Architects design

October 28, 2010

We’re excited to announce that Foursquare Builders has been chosen to be the builder for a Burton Baldridge Architects designed home. According to Wes Wigginton, “Burton and his team have created a beautiful and elegantly designed home which takes into account the natural setting and surroundings of pecan trees and Barton Creek.”  Please stay tuned for continued updates on this new and exciting build.

Wes Wigginton joins Home Builders Association of Greater Austin Board of Directors

October 26, 2010
Managing Director, LEED AP, GMB

Wes Wigginton has been elected to the 2010-2011 Board of Directors for the Home Builders Association of Greater Austin (HBA).

The HBA of Greater Austin is a trade association that promotes, protects and educates its members and informs the home buying public.

Since 1953, the HBA has served as the leading not-for-profit trade organization dedicated to residential construction and remodeling in Central Texas. With approximately 800 members, the HBA works with government, public, business and community organizations in five counties to protect every family’s right to home ownership.

The HBA and its members work to ensure that those who protect us, teach our children, and provide essential services can afford to live here. The majority of new homes are purchased by middle-class families – the very people at risk of being priced out of our communities by rising taxes, government fees and regulations.

The Board of Directors of the HBA serves as the organization’s top leadership. Executive Committee members provide guidance to the Board of Directors, the HBA Executive Officer, the HBA staff and HBA member volunteers who serve on committees and councils related to each vice president.

Making the Commitment to Sustainability

October 5, 2010

Learn more about a recent interview with Wes Wigginton of Foursquare Builders.

Click here to download PDF version

New Photovoltaic & Rainwater System

September 27, 2010

Foursquare just completed the installation of 6.34 KW Photovoltaic system, as well as, a 16,000 gallon Rainwater Collection system for one of their Custom Home clients.  According to Wes Wigginton, our clients are extremely excited to see their electricity bills drop to almost nothing, now that they have added the Photovoltaic.  Additionally, the clients are living exclusively on Rainwater for all the daily needs. The Rainwater system has been such a hit that they are now adding an additional 10,000 gallons of Rainwater capacity.

Foursquare Builders Interview by Builder Magazine

September 15, 2010

Builder MagazineFoursquare Builders has recently completed an interview with Builder Magazine where they were featuring Cozy Cottages.  The MILHouse caught their eye and the couldn’t help but include it with other cottages from around the United States.  What interested Builder Magazine most was the utilization of many sustainable and green designs and features within such a small home.  We are pleased to be recognized by Builder Magazine and you can read more about this article at the following link:

http://tinyurl.com/2fx6upg

MILHouse 2.0 Underway

August 5, 2010

It’s hard to believe that we just poured the foundation for the MILHouse 2.0 on July 21st (2 1/2 weeks ago) and we are now at dry-in stage. Hats off to Matt Carswell for running a tight ship and even tighter production schedule. Oh, he even came in on budget with our trades.  If you’re considering building with Foursquare, I encourage you to speak with our current and former clients. We are confident that your concerns or questions will be put to rest, allowing you to embark on a great build process.MILHouse 2.0

Foursquare Builders interviewed for Builder Online.

May 17, 2010

Wes Wigginton was interviewed today by John Caulfield, Sr. Editor of Builder Magazine. John was interested in learning about Foursquare’s plan to enter the production home building arena in Austin, Texas.  Wes will be building on the brand identity of Foursquare Builders with the launch of their new company, Foursquare Homes.  Foursquare Homes will focus exclusively on opportunities within the Austin market place.  Please read more about this article at:  Builder Online

Hill Country Design Direction

April 5, 2010

A series of exploratory models were developed for a new house in the Texas hill country to study design conditions, aesthetics, and solar orientation.   The results have provided some images that have been extremely useful as the design progresses.

The new home design west of Dripping Springs was driven by the beautiful panoramas as seen from the build site perched above a small canyon. Nestled between two large live oak trees, the house opens up the majority of the living space to a spectacular west facing view, yet provides comfort year round due to adjusting orientation and providing a generous covered porch.  Strong horizontal roof planes emphasize the expansiveness of the site and a series of stone masses (seen as red in the renderings) root the building back to the ground.  The entry sequence provides a double height space and glimpses of the horizon beyond, while also acting as a lantern space which is illuminated at night.

2010 Marketing & Advertising Excellence (MAX) Awards

March 16, 2010

Foursquare Builders has been selected as a finalist in the following six categories for the 2010 MAX Awards.

1. Best Website Custom Builder

2. Best Product Design above $3,000,001 Custom Builder:   First Place

3. Best One of a Kind Home

4. Best Product Design Green Home Custom Builder

5. Best Custom Home Kitchen

6. Best Construction Manager of the Year-Custom Builder:   First Place

The MAX Awards were created by the Sales and Marketing Council of the Home Builders Association of Greater Austin in recognition of Sales and Marketing excellence. The prestigious MAX Award is given to Builders, Developers, Remodelers and Associates who made significant and creative contribution in residential marketing through specific achievements during 2009.
Award winners will be announced and honored at the MAX Awards gala at the Austin Country Club on Saturday, May 1, 2010. Don’t miss this opportunity to participate in Austin’s most exciting industry event.