Tree House Porch Renovation in Texas Turns an Old Home into a Dream Home

A 1950s timber home in Terrell Hills, Texas needed a sustainable upgrade, so <a href="http://www.johngrable.com/#/residential/drive_thru_i_fly_thru_image_9">John Grable Architects</a> transformed it into what the client now calls their "dream home." The entry façade and screened porch both needed attention, but the project was restrained by a shoestring budget, which is why the design team opted to create a welcoming street-facing porch in lieu of a new façade.

John Grable Architects transformed a dilapidated 1950s Texan home into a "dream home."

The entry facade needed work, so the design team transformed it into an outdoor gathering space

Constructed out of western cedar, the home is resilient to the harsh summer sun

Southern orientation allows for cross-ventilation

A concrete floor provides thermal massing in winter

The old home has been transformed into an inspiring space that encourages more people to consider more community-oriented development