Custom Home Building Seminar:
Build a Truly Custom Home with Confidence
Learn the complete custom home building process—from land selection and design to pricing, construction, and move-in—directly from experienced Texas custom home builders.
Serving Greater Houston, The Woodlands, and surrounding Texas communities
Hosted by Design Tech Homes — Building Custom Homes Across Texas for Over 29 Years
An educational, in-person seminar designed to give you clarity, realistic expectations, and practical insight before you build.
Free educational seminar • No obligation
Limited seating – Reserve your spot today!
This in-person custom home building seminar is designed for homeowners planning to build on their own lot in Texas who want clarity before starting the process.
Thursday
March 5, 2026
6:00 PM CST
Design Tech Homes Corporate Office at Hughes Landing
1790 Hughes Landing Boulevard
Suite 550
The Woodlands, TX
77380
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Two Generations Building Custom Homes
Together, Mike and Matt Feigin bring decades of experience, family values, and practical insight to the custom homebuilding process.
Meet Mike Feigin, Co-Founder & CEO
With over 30 years of experience in home design and construction, Mike Feigin is widely respected for his depth of knowledge and leadership in the custom homebuilding industry.
His career includes hands-on experience with leading regional and national homebuilders, where he developed expertise in project management, design, product development, and construction practices.
Mike is also known to many as the former co-host of the Better Home Show call-in radio program, where he offered practical guidance to homeowners and future builders for many years. Today, he continues to lead Design Tech Homes with a focus on quality, innovation, and customer satisfaction—earning a strong reputation for building distinctive homes that balance luxury, functionality, and long-term performance.
Meet Matt Feigin, Director of Operations
Matt Feigin serves as Director of Operations at Design Tech Homes, where he oversees day-to-day operations and ensures consistency, efficiency, and quality throughout the entire build process. As part of the second generation of the Feigin family business, Matt brings a strong operational mindset and a deep respect for the company’s foundational values.
In his role, Matt leads workflow coordination across departments and oversees new home sales operations, helping maintain the high standards homeowners expect from Design Tech Homes. His operational expertise, forward-thinking approach, and family-driven commitment continue to strengthen and grow the Design Tech Homes legacy across Texas.
Our Custom Homebuilding Seminar Covers a Wide Range of Topics
Site Planning & Evaluation
Site planning is one of the most overlooked — and most critical — steps in building a custom home. In our Custom Home Building Seminar, we explain how land characteristics such as topography, drainage, soil conditions, utilities, setbacks, and home orientation affect design, cost, and long-term performance. Understanding your site before design begins helps prevent costly surprises and ensures your home is positioned for efficiency, comfort, and durability.
Custom Architecture
Architecture sets the foundation for how your home looks, lives, and lasts. During the seminar, we discuss how architectural design influences functionality, energy efficiency, structural integrity, and future adaptability. You’ll learn how thoughtful architecture supports lifestyle needs while balancing aesthetics, budget, and buildability — all essential elements of a true custom home.
Plan Your Home Your Way
Every homeowner’s needs are different, and your plans should reflect that. Our seminar walks through how custom home plans are developed from the ground up — not selected from a shelf. We cover how to tailor layouts, room flow, and features to your lifestyle while maintaining flexibility for future needs. This approach ensures your home is designed around how you live, not the other way around.
Visionbuilt Design Process
VisionBuilt™ Design technology allows you to experience your home before construction begins. In the seminar, we demonstrate how virtual design tools help visualize spaces, identify design improvements early, and reduce costly changes during construction. Seeing your home in advance leads to clearer decisions, fewer revisions, and greater confidence throughout the custom home building process.
Design Build Process
The design build process brings planning, design, and construction under one coordinated team. In the seminar, we outline how this approach improves communication, shortens timelines, and reduces costly disconnects between designers and builders. Understanding the design build process helps homeowners know what to expect at each phase and why collaboration matters in custom home construction.
Ask Mike & Matt! FAQ
The seminar concludes with an open Q&A session where attendees can ask real-world questions about custom home building. This discussion allows participants to gain clarity on topics specific to their situation, hear answers based on experience, and leave with a better understanding of what lies ahead in the custom home journey.
Construction Financing
Financing a custom home is different from purchasing an existing one. We cover the basics of construction loans, budgeting considerations, and how early planning impacts financial outcomes. This portion of the seminar helps attendees understand what lenders look for, how costs are structured, and how informed decisions early in the process can prevent financial stress later.
SureBuilt® Certified Homes
SureBuilt® Certified Homes represent a commitment to quality, performance, and verification. During the seminar, we explain what certification means, how it’s achieved, and why third-party standards matter. Certification adds confidence that the home is built to a higher level of accountability, offering long-term value and peace of mind.
Common Pitfalls to Avoid
Many problems in custom home building are preventable with the right knowledge. This section of the seminar highlights common pitfalls such as incomplete planning, unclear expectations, underestimated costs, and poor coordination. Learning what to avoid can save time, money, and frustration throughout the building process.
Engineering / Energy Efficiency
Engineering and energy efficiency play a major role in how a home performs long after it’s built. We explain how advanced engineering practices, building systems, and energy-efficient design work together to improve comfort, reduce operating costs, and increase resilience. Attendees gain insight into how structural integrity and efficiency planning protect both the home and the investment.
What Homeowners Say About Our Custom Home Building Seminar
What Sets a Well-Built Custom Home Apart
A custom home should do more than look good on day one — it should perform well for decades. During the seminar, we explain how construction integrity, energy efficiency, indoor air quality, and long-term structural protection all work together. Attendees gain a clearer understanding of what defines a high-quality home and why these details matter when building on your own lot.
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Designing a Home That Fits Your Land
Every piece of land presents unique opportunities and limitations. During the seminar, we walk through how thoughtful design responds to topography, orientation, privacy, and the property’s future use. Rather than forcing a standard plan onto a lot, we show how custom home design can enhance views, improve energy efficiency, and create a home that feels naturally connected to its surroundings.
The Build on Your Lot Process Explained
Building on your own lot involves more steps than many homeowners expect. As a result, our Custom Home Building Seminar outlines the full build-on-your-lot process — from land evaluation and design through permitting, construction, and the final walkthrough. Attendees gain clarity on timelines and responsibilities, while coordinated planning reduces stress and improves outcomes throughout the custom home journey.