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Living room of a Stack & Standard home

A better way
to build.

Your home, made better

At Stack & Standard, we build homes that are engineered to endure by combining advanced building science with high-performance, durable materials. Our approach delivers houses that are fire-resistant, energy-efficient, and environmentally resilient—crafted to stand strong against today’s challenges and tomorrow’s uncertainties. By specializing in construction using Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (AAC), a globally trusted material,  we deliver safer, healthier, and longer-lasting homes. Why settle for less?

Worker handling an autoclaved aerated concrete block in Austin, TX

Discover the strength of Autoclaved Aerated Concrete

Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (AAC) is widely used around the world and is revolutionizing residential construction in America. This innovative material is not only fire, mold, and termite-resistant but it also has excellent thermal and sound insulation, making each home both energy-efficient and peaceful. Whether facing wildfires, tornadoes, hurricanes, or other natural events, AAC homes are built to endure.

Gourmet Kitchens, Tailored for You

Our elevated kitchens are thoughtfully designed for those who appreciate both form and function. Each space offers a generous working area, ample storage to accommodate every culinary appliance, and cabinetry that is locally crafted and stained. With a customizable Bosch, Thermador, and Gaggenau appliance suite available our team can help every owner customize their kitchen to meet their culinary needs. 

Customizable kitchen in Austin, TX
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Innovative solutions for a healthier home

Mold is thought to be the cause of over one-fifth of asthma cases in the United States, and an estimated 47% of buildings have a mold problem.

Our mission at Stack & Standard is to reset the standard for healthy living. From resilient building materials to systems that promote healthy living, our homes are crafted to resist environmental concerns like mold, termites, humidity, and poor air quality. 

The brains behind the build

With over a decade of hands-on experience spanning construction management, interior design, and residential sales and marketing, Shay Millheiser founded Stack & Standard with a simple mission: to raise the bar for healthy living and redefine how residential real estate is built in the United States.

Shay Millheiser, owner and founder of Stack & Standard
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"Quality construction means building a home you can trust — not just for how it looks today, but how it lives for generations."

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Redefining the standard

Our mission is simple: to replace outdated methods with smarter, stronger, and more sustainable building practices. With innovative materials like AAC at the core of our approach, we're redefining what it means to build well. 

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