Tom Lupfer & Co

01/22/2017

Here's a good example of too much of a good thing. Restraint is key to good design. I often use the rule of three i.e. no more than three colors or three material types in an area. Subtraction is another good idea. Start removing details and elements I find leads to a clean stylish look that will stand the test of time.

12/31/2016

http://www.realtor.com/news/trends/texas-most-searched-zip-codes-realtor-2016/?cid=soc_shares_article_tw
Wow! The top four ZIP's are here in Waco. More evidence of the FixerUpper affect.

Our most-searched ZIP codes show a lone state accounting for all of our most popular ZIPs. The lone state? It's none other than the Lone Star State: Texas.

02/20/2016

Want to learn more about building preservation? Follow the National Trust for Historic Preservation.

The National Trust for Historic Preservation, a privately funded nonprofit organization, works to save America’s historic places.

02/18/2016

I've been following this project for a number of years. This could be a major advancement in our affordable housing efforts.

Rural Studio's $20K House has such innovative design that it's changing the entire housing systemfrom mortgages to zoning laws.

02/16/2016

Look for further coverage today about the Cottonland Castle on KWTX News 10.

02/13/2016

Here's a well done Waco Chamber promo video.

02/13/2016

Another very interesting Waco building. Take a look for yourself ......

http://www.wacotrib.com/news/work-begins-to-bring-cottonland-castle-into-st-century/article_e7c1c78b-9e43-50b6-92a8-5102ed487806.html

For years, the Cottonland Castle has been both a landmark and a vacant eyesore for the historic neighborhoods along Austin Avenue.

02/12/2016

Just finished an interview with Waco Tribune-Herald reporter JB Smith. Look for a front page story about the Cottonland Castle in Saturday's paper.

02/10/2016

02/04/2016

Migel House - 2014