LUX Weekly

Insights, inspiration, and expert advice on luxury home building and Hill Country living.

Smart Home Automation for Luxury Custom Homes: Features, Costs & ROI
Home Technology

Smart Home Automation for Luxury Custom Homes: Features, Costs & ROI

What does whole-home automation actually cost in a luxury custom build? We break down features by tier, which ones pay off at resale, and what has to be built in vs. added later.

April 28, 2026
How to Choose the Right Lot for Your Custom Home in San Antonio
Custom Home Building

How to Choose the Right Lot for Your Custom Home in San Antonio

Already have land — or shopping for it? Here's exactly what to look for when choosing a lot for your custom home in San Antonio, what the hidden costs are, and how Hill Country terrain changes the math.

April 14, 2026
How Much Does It Cost to Build a Custom Home in San Antonio, TX? (2026 Guide)
Custom Home Building

How Much Does It Cost to Build a Custom Home in San Antonio, TX? (2026 Guide)

Wondering what it costs to build a custom home in San Antonio in 2026? Get real numbers — cost per square foot, land pricing in 78255, what drives costs up or down, and how high-performance homes compare.

April 12, 2026
2026 Guide to Energy Efficient Custom Homes in San Antonio: What 78255 Buyers Need to Know
Home Building

2026 Guide to Energy Efficient Custom Homes in San Antonio: What 78255 Buyers Need to Know

Building a custom home in San Antonio's 78255 zip code in 2026? Energy efficiency isn't optional — it's the difference between a home that costs you and one that pays you back. Here's what Cantera Hills and Canyons at Scenic Loop buyers need to know before they build with UrbanLUX.

April 1, 2026
High Performance Homes in San Antonio: 10 Things We Learned Building 200+ of Them
Home Building

High Performance Homes in San Antonio: 10 Things We Learned Building 200+ of Them

We've built 200+ high performance custom homes in San Antonio — here's what we've learned about energy efficiency, air filtration, smart home systems, and the details that separate a good home from one that saves you thousands every year.

November 16, 2023
10 Reasons to Build Your Dream Home in San Antonio
Home Building

10 Reasons to Build Your Dream Home in San Antonio

San Antonio, Texas - The perfect place to build a new homeIf you are considering building a new home, living in San Antonio, Texas is the perfect place to do it!

December 24, 2022
Build an Energy Efficient Home and Save on Electricity
Home Building

Build an Energy Efficient Home and Save on Electricity

Feeling the heat of a rising electric bill? If you’re like most Texans, you are feeling the heat from the electric bill.

December 24, 2022
Luxury Kitchen - UrbanLUX Homes
Home Building

Luxury Kitchen - UrbanLUX Homes

Having a spacious, and well arranged kitchen creates the heart of the home.

December 24, 2022
The Best Home Automation To Make Your Life Easier
Home Building

The Best Home Automation To Make Your Life Easier

Automating your home is one of the easiest ways to bring technology and convenience to your lifestyle.

December 24, 2022
Why You Should Build a Custom Home in San Antonio
Home Building

Why You Should Build a Custom Home in San Antonio

Have you been going back and forth about whether or not you should build or purchase a home in Texas?

November 16, 2022
Custom or Copycat?
Home Building

Custom or Copycat?

With so many people relocating to Bexar County most homes are becoming copycats of each other; we only offer custom-curated designs specifically for you.

October 24, 2022
Concrete vs Granite Countertops: Which Is Best for Your Custom Home?
Home Building

Concrete vs Granite Countertops: Which Is Best for Your Custom Home?

Choosing countertops is one of the most important design decisions in your custom home build. We compare concrete vs granite — cost, durability, maintenance, and which works best in high-performance luxury homes in San Antonio.

October 17, 2022
The Home Building Experience Reimagined
Home Building

The Home Building Experience Reimagined

As leaders in custom, luxury homes in San Antonio, we build homes that enhance your lifestyle while maintaining a focus on your budget.

October 17, 2022
We Have Only One Goal: Build Your Dream Home
Home Building

We Have Only One Goal: Build Your Dream Home

10 steps for building your custom home! 1st Step: Obtain a Pre Approval.

October 17, 2022
New Home Construction vs. Home Renovations
Home Building

New Home Construction vs. Home Renovations

There are many renovation projects that homeowners can take on, but one of the most common is the choice between remodeling their existing house and building a new one.

September 6, 2022