WE'RE THE WORLD'S FIRST HEALTHY HOME BUILDERS.
JS2 PARTNERS IS PROUD TO CALL AUSTIN TX & THE CENTRAL TEXAS HILL COUNTRY, OUR HOME.
our ethos:
build well, live well
With so many building materials out on the market, it's hard to know what's going into your family's home. The JS2 Partners Healthy Home Builder team is doing something no other builder is doing.
We're creating better living through healthier building, using exclusively non-toxic construction materials and design methods we developed in our custom homes.
Experienced healthy home building contractors and authors of the book Healthier Homes, JS2 co-founders Jen and Rusty Stout recognize that each homeowner has their own needs and unique sense of style. JS2 Partners is proudly pioneering healthy home building & design and is currently building in the Austin, TX area and surrounding Central Texas Hill Country region.
what is a healthy home builder?
Years ago, Jen set out to build the first ever, healthy home, because it simply did not exist. After she learned her failing health was caused by the new Dallas apartment she was living in, she developed a way to build a home that's free of mold, chemicals and heavy metals, so she could regain her health.
What started as a singe home necessity turned into a passion and a calling. Today, husband and wife custom home builders, Jen and Rusty Stout, are applying their holistic approach to home building across Central Texas.
Each JS2 Partners healthy home puts homeowner health, well-being and quality of life at the forefront, while leaving out the chemicals and fumes found in nearly all home building materials. At JS2 Partners, we started building with this philosophy over a decade ago, when there was no such thing as a "healthy home". We're proud to be doing something different, and we thank our lucky stars that we have the opportunity to be leaders in bettering the way homes are built.
We are a design + build firm, and our custom home building service specialties include new home construction, whole home remodels, architectural home plan drafting and holistic interior design for our construction projects.
JS2 PORTFOLIO:
NEW HOME CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS
THE IMPORTANCE OF FINDING A HOME BUILDER YOU CAN TRUST.
"A home is the largest investments in your lifetime—not only financially, but also in your health & wellness."
A home is one of the biggest investments you’ll ever make—financially, yes, but also in your day-to-day health and wellness. That’s why trust matters as much as craftsmanship. You deserve a builder who communicates clearly, protects your budget and timeline, and makes thoughtful material choices that support a healthier indoor environment. With JS2 Partners, you’re not just hiring a contractor—you’re choosing a partner who’s accountable from the first conversation to the final walkthrough and beyond.
OUR RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION SERVICES
JS2 PARTNERS IS A FULL-SERVICE DESIGN–BUILD FIRM SPECIALIZING IN CUSTOM HEALTHY HOMES IN CENTRAL TEXAS.
We design and build each custom home just like it's for our own family.
Our construction services include pre-construction planning, architecture & engineering coordination, healthy material specs, energy performance, permitting, construction, and project management—from conception to completion.
AREAS SERVED IN CENTRAL TEXAS
We build throughout Austin, Central Texas and the Highland Lakes. Our team knows local topography, city and county requirements, energy codes, and the rocky soil conditions.
Some of our towns, cities, and neighborhoods...
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HEALTHY HOME CONSTRUCTION FAQs
Isn't green the same thing as healthy?
Some people equate healthy building to using green / repurposed materials or building with straw bales and clay. While JS2 fully supports sustainability and eco-conscious efforts, our number one priority is occupant health and well-being. Many recycled materials are in fact not suitable for healthy home construction. For example, recycled plastics often perpetually smell like clothing detergent fragrance, and authentic reclaimed wood is likely to have been fumigated or sprayed with pesticides.
As custom home builders, JS2 specializes in healthy home building using all modern day construction materials that are thoroughly vetted, by us, from the inside out, to be either non toxic or sealed via proprietary methods to prevent offgassing. We take standard construction models and apply building science concepts and a wellness driven approach to each unique building project.
What does it cost to build healthy?
People often ask us how much more will healthy home building cost -- and are surprised to hear that many of the materials and methods that we utilize are no more expensive than what other quality custom home builders use. The difference lies within Rusty and Jen's level of knowledge and practice and years of research and implementation.
Our homes are proof of concept -- that it is affordable to build a toxin free, low EMF home, which meets the strictest of residential codes, and looks and feels amazing. Feel free to drop us a line. We welcome homeowners to experience our own custom healthy home in the Central Texas Hill Country.
But other builders use low VOC products?
Builders claim that they use low / no VOC paints and finishes. That just scratches the surface. What about the sheetrock covering your walls and ceilings, the lumber used for framing, the insulation lining your wall cavities, the ducts that carry the air that you breathe, the adhesives used to assemble your cabinets and the grouts used on your tile? Are all of those free of formaldehyde and harmful chemicals, too?
Low VOC isn't what you think. Many chemicals including PVC, ammonia and acetone are not considered VOC’s yet are still toxic to people and pets and widely used in "healthy" products.
Not to worry – this is why JS2 Partners is different. Instead of trusting a label or doing the minimum building requirements, we take it a step further to eliminate harmful pollutants for our homeowners.
Lastly, let's not forget about organic VOC's from indoor mold. Each JS2P project focuses on mitigating the potential for water intrusion and moisture build up, inside and out... From slab to frame to fit and finish, each JS2 Partners home is truly healthy and truly beautiful.
we wrote a book about it,—Healthier Homes
It’s time to rethink how to build, furnish and live inside.
Healthy home builders, Jen and Rusty Stout, discuss an uphill journey and how it landed them on the frontlines of redefining best practices in construction and home design.
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Learn how to make smart building material choices
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Discover how to avoid moisture problems and mold
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Get pro design tips on picking out finishes, fixtures, home furnishings, and more.
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Available at local and major book retailers worldwide
READY TO BUILD YOUR HEALTHIER HOME IN CENTRAL TEXAS?
Let’s talk about your vision—and how to bring it to life.
Planning a custom build or major renovation? JS2 Partners is here to help you take the next steps with clarity and confidence. We’ll learn what matters most to you—design goals, performance priorities, and lifestyle preferences—then outline a thoughtful path forward for your new custom home project. Reach out to schedule a construction consultation and see what it’s like to work with a builder who prioritizes wellness, transparency, and craftsmanship.