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    Porch Powered Homes

    New Heights development is all about the power of porches — and community

    Barbara Kuntz
    Barbara Kuntz
    Jul 29, 2014 | 2:07 pm

    One minute, you're sitting on your front porch, interacting with neighbors enjoying the same leisurely pastime on a quiet, tree-lined street. The next, you're in the the hustle-bustle of Houston's downtown work scene.

    That's the vision of Porch Street on Adele in East Sunset Heights, a development now under construction with the goal of offering vibrant urban living paired with energy-efficient and modern Craftsman-style homes — an investment the builders, developers, architects and all involved wanted to make in this Greater Heights neighborhood.

    The project, located near West Cavalcade Street and Airline Drive, is one mile from the METRO light rail and less than five miles from downtown.

    "Every home faces a street and includes a front porch. We want to convey a concept of community and sense of 'shared space.' "

    "We live and work here," Sam Seidel of Southern Green Builders and project manager for Porch Street on Adele, says. "We could have put in stucco homes with the same floor plan in this transitional area, but we care about the community and wanted to put our investment here."

    "We decided upon modern Craftsman-style homes instead, with every single house having a porch element to it," Stephanie Frugé, principal at FrontPorch Properties, says. "And we have five floor plans to choose from."

    Frugé added local marketeer Emily Arbuckle pulled the total concept together with the name, "Porch Street."

    Those floor plans, ranging from 1,500 to 5,000 square feet, include the Becker, Brennan, Landon, Dawson and McPherson — all named after Texas Hill Country wines. Jesse Hager with CONTENT Architects found his inspiration for the architecture from that scenic part of the state.

    "We were drawn to the large porches, exposed wood, metal roofs and the charm these elements bring to a space," Seidel says.

    Formerly the site of a food distribution center, Porch Street on Adele will be a community of 11 single-family homes united by shared spaces, such as main gated driveway and green areas. All homes are designed with open carports, outdoor seating sections, side yards — and yes, front porches. Two of the larger houses are located on one side of Adele Street, while the other nine either front Adele or Nadine streets.

    "Every home faces a street and includes a front porch," Seidel says. "We want to convey a concept of community and sense of 'shared space,' while still giving each individual home areas that are they own. It's a community within a community."

    Porch Land

    Touring the Dawson design, the four-bedroom, three-bath house at 922 Adele St. features a large front porch with the front door recessed down a side porch. Planters are to be included alongside the porches as green elements. Enter into the living room with nine-foot ceilings with double French doors that lead to an deck for additional living. In fact, the entire wall of windows can be opened to create an outdoor-indoor entertaining space. Decorative rafters above outside add architectural interest and shadow play.

    To the right is the open dining room and kitchen overlooking the front porch and filled with natural light via large windows, both framed and casement. Windows of these types are found on both sides of the house, upstairs and down, maximizing spatial dimensions. A downstairs bedroom at the back of the structure comes complete with full en suite bath.

    The enclosed staircase takes owners to an expansive flex space with more double-paned, energy-efficient windows and a vaulted ceiling. Two bedrooms with a shared bath at the back of the house, along with a spacious master suite at the front of the house, are located on either side of the flex space.

    "We've also taken the humidity factor out of the equation. Every house has a humidistat, as well as thermostats, to give the house a better feel — and owners a huge savings."

    "The other floor plans offer a mix of options," Seidel says, mentioning upstairs and downstairs master suites, main entrances to the side or front and different kitchen/living room configurations. "But all of the structures are designed to be extremely energy efficient. The standing seam metal roofs are 85 percent more efficient at rejecting heat, all windows are Low E glass and everything is completely sealed from the outside with foam insulation, even in the attics.

    "We've also taken the humidity factor out of the equation," Seidel says. "Every house has a humidistat, as well as thermostats, to give the house a better feel — and owners a huge savings."

    The spec houses are to be available in phases, with three ready in late September or early October, three more in December, two in January 2015 and the final three in March of next year. Prices range from $500,000 to $700,000.

    "And we're currently looking for new dirt," Frugé says, adding it was just about a year ago the team acquired the site for Porch Street on Adele. "We see this concept as one that will work throughout the Houston area.

    "More Porch Street projects are definitely to come."

    Front elevation for the McPherson, a 2,645-square-foot residence with four bedrooms and three and one-half baths. Final plans are in the works for this design.

    Porch Street on Adele McPherson front elevation sketch July 2014
      
    Sketch courtesy of © CONTENT Architects
    Front elevation for the McPherson, a 2,645-square-foot residence with four bedrooms and three and one-half baths. Final plans are in the works for this design.
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    Buy A Berk

    Former Queer Eye star crafts 10 home plans in Hill Country neighborhood

    Natalie Grigson
    May 27, 2025 | 4:30 pm
    Bobby Berk
    Photo by Frank Garnica Photography LLC
    Bobby Berk taking a breather to enjoy one of his Tri Pointe Home exclusive designs.

    Texans who have watched Queer Eye and wanted to see Bobby Berk's interior designs in-person are in for a treat, as Berk recently designed and decorated two model homes for a new neighborhood in Georgetown. Moreover, those looking to move into a new home can live in this new addition to the Wolf Ranch Community.

    The neighborhood consists of 110 new homes, built by Tri Pointe Homes. While Berk hasn't had a hand in the homes' exterior design elements, this Emmy-winning designer and host did come up with 10 interior design plans, exclusively for Tri Pointe Homes customers. Two of these collections can be viewed now in the model homes.

    The two homes open for tours are the "Linden Plan" home — a two-story home including five bedrooms, three bathrooms, and a two-bay garage; and the "Garner Plan" home — a two-story home with five bedrooms, three bathrooms, a media room and loft, and two-bay garage.

    Organic Modern CollectionBobby Berk's "Organic Modern" collection, shown in the Linden model home. Photo by Frank Garnica Photography LLC

    In each home, Berk used elements from his Tri Pointe-exclusive design collections. In the Linden home, he used his "Organic Modern" collection, a blend a simple and natural-looking fabrics, dried plants and branches, and other organic elements to create a sort of outdoor-meets-indoor aesthetic. In the Garner home, Berk used elements from his "Serene Scandinavian" collection for a more minimal and modern design with cooler colors.

    Serene Scandinavian Collection Bobby Berk's "Serene Scandinavian" collection, shown in the Garner model home. Photo by Frank Garnica Photography LLC

    This so-called "BB Edit" — referring to the 10 templates buyers can choose from — includes everything from light fixtures and cabinets to flooring materials and paint colors.

    “Working in collaboration with Tri Pointe Homes on Wolf Ranch is incredibly rewarding given our shared desire to create innovative design that speak to how people live in their homes,” said Berk in a press release. “Your surroundings affect every aspect of your life, including your physical and mental well-being. My passion is creating spaces that are designed and organized in a way that nourishes one’s spirit. The ongoing projects with Tri Pointe Homes have given me an opportunity to tie local inspiration with timeless design trends.”

    The two Bobby Berk-styled model homes are located at 1704 and 1708 Morning Mist Drive in Georgetown, and are now open for tours. According to the Wolf Ranch website, houses in the community will start in the high $400,000 range.

    Upon completion, the entire Wolf Ranch planned community is expected to include about 2,400 homes, each featuring three to five bedrooms, two to three and a half bathrooms, and one of 12 unique floorplans. Residents at Wolf Ranch will have access to amenities like an infinity pool, splash pad, fitness center, miles of walking trails, and scenic Hill Country views of the San Gabriel River.

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