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address: "6800 Millikin Cove, Austin, Texas 78723, United States"
latitude: 30.3085
longitude: -97.6849
phone: "(512) 751-5580"
website: http://www.rauserdesign.com
rating: 5
review_count: 2
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# Rauser Design

Original Houzz profile: [Rauser Design](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/rauser-design-pfvwus-pf~1887564247)

## Professional summary

- **Primary category:** Architects
- **Location:** Austin, TX
- **Serves:** Austin
- **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (2 reviews)
- **Best of Houzz:** 7 awards (2014–2020), for Design.

## About

### Houzz Badges

- Star Houzzer
- Houzz Influencer
- 100,000 Ideabook Saves

A multi-disciplinary architecture and design firm in Austin, TX.

### Services Provided

- Architectural Design
- Custom Homes
- New Home Construction
- Energy-Efficient Homes

### Areas Served

- Austin

## Business Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Business Name | Rauser Design |
| Address | 6800 Millikin Cove, Austin, Texas 78723, United States |
| Phone | (512) 751-5580 |
| Website | http://www.rauserdesign.com |
| License Number | 20329 |
| Followers on Houzz | 898 |

**Social profiles:**
- Facebook — http://www.facebook.com/rauser.design

## Contact

- **Houzz profile:** [Rauser Design](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/rauser-design-pfvwus-pf~1887564247)
- **Website:** http://www.rauserdesign.com
- **Phone:** (512) 751-5580

## Credentials

**Certifications & Awards**
- American Institute of Architects Member

- **Best of Houzz:** 7 awards (2014–2020), for Design.

**Affiliations**
- [National Association of Home Builders](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/national-association-of-home-builders-pfvwus-pf~562065019)
- [AIA Custom Residential Architects Network](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/aia-custom-residential-architects-network-pfvwus-pf~629398549)
- [The American Institute of Architects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/the-american-institute-of-architects-pfvwus-pf~1350720471)
- [Texas Association of Builders](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/texas-association-of-builders-pfvwus-pf~2014183583)
- [Home Builders Association of Greater Austin](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/home-builders-association-of-greater-austin-pfvwus-pf~596733322)

## Reviews

**Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 2 reviews**

### All 2 reviews

**★★★★★ — Valerie Hudgens, Sept. 2016**

> Reviewing the plans and ideas I am excited about building a new home. I must have character and charm, functional but small. Wow! Just Wow!!!!

**★★★★★ — Risinger Homes, May 2012**

> My company built the Springdale Farms house that Rauser Designed.  They are incredibly talented architects and I would highly recommend them.  They are practical, creative, knowledgable, and just plain fun to work with.  One other essential to their firm is the ability to work with a very tough Austin planning/permitting process.  Amazing people!

## Selected projects

- [Perfect Wall House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/perfect-wall-house-pj-vj~1608514)
  - Location: Austin, TX
  - Photos: 13
  - Description: A triumph of building science and design. Building on the principles outlined by Joe Lstiburek, the wall and roof systems pushes the insulation to the outside allowing the framing to be exposed. What follows is an exercise in simplification, editing out non-essential systems and materials. All materials have been chosen for their durability and that they will age beautifully.
- [Redeploy Rug](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/redeploy-rug-pj-vj~445942)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 1
- [Springdale Farmhouse](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/springdale-farmhouse-pj-vj~21952)
  - Location: Austin, TX
  - Photos: 23
  - Description: A newly-built farmhouse takes a traditional form with modern details and simple materials. Paintings by Milbie Benge and Rebekah Rauser. Furniture by Spruce. Photography by Whit Preston.

[See all 3 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/rauser-design-pfvwus-pf~1887564247)

## Ideabooks

- [Ships ladder](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/46811667/list/ships-ladder) — 10 ideas
- [other farmhouse](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/5373129/list/other-farmhouse) — 7 ideas
- [metal siding](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/11345836/list/metal-siding) — 7 ideas
- [powder room](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/5357979/list/powder-room) — 1 idea

[See all 4 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/rauser)

## Community Q&A

**Q: Insulation?** *(in Photo Questions)*

With the framing bays exposed, how do you handle insulation?

A: That's a great question! For the full explanation see this video:

**Q: Hi what kind of wood stove is that? Thanks!** *(in Photo Questions)*

A: The steel pedestal is custom made by our hard-working and talented artisans in Austin, TX!

**Q: I'm in love with every aspect of this house!** *(in Photo Questions)*

No question, I just wanted to say that! I keep adding photos to my ideabook and keep realizing after the fact that they're from the same house!! Love love love it! Great work!

A: Thank you!

**Q: Floors** *(in Photo Questions)*

Your floors are beautiful!  What product did you use to fill the holes?  We have also just installed reclaimed hardwood floors and are confused about what product to use!

A: We filled the knot holes with black epoxy prior to sanding. It may seem strange, but black helps the knots be less noticeable.

**Q: What are the dimensions of the columns?** *(in Photo Questions)*

They are I-beams, right?  Thanks!

A: The columns are roughly 4"x4". The are called W4x13 if you are getting them a steel supplier.

**Q: Are the upper cabinets painted the same SW pure white as the walls?** *(in Photo Questions)*

A: Yes!

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*Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-02.*