Painted Tree Earns Recognition at The Nationals Awards

As the NAHB International Builders’ Show wrapped up in Orlando, one community stood out on a national stage.

At The Nationals Awards Gala, hosted by the National Association of Home Builders, Painted Tree Outpost earned Silver for Best Community Amenity. This recognition celebrates not just design excellence, but the power of thoughtful placemaking.

For us at Green Grass Studios, it is especially meaningful to see a project we supported in its early stages receive this level of acclaim.

A Community Recognized Nationwide

Beyond the award for its amenity, Painted Tree has been recognized among the top selling master planned communities in the United States in 2025.

It ranked #13 nationwide by John Burns Research & Consulting, #15 nationwide by RCLCO where it also ranked #1 in DFW and #4 in Texas, and #17 nationwide by Zonda where it ranked #3 in Texas.

These rankings reflect more than strong absorption rates. They signal sustained buyer confidence and a clear alignment between vision, execution, and market demand.

Today’s buyers are gravitating toward what many industry leaders describe as a flight to quality. They are seeking communities that offer walkability, meaningful amenities, preserved green space, and intentional gathering places. Painted Tree embodies that shift.

Vision, Design, and Collaboration

Painted Tree is the result of a strong collaborative team:

Developer: Oxland Group
Architect: LRK
Interior Design: CLI
Landscape Design: TBG

The Painted Tree Outpost amenity serves as a social anchor. It is a place designed for connection, recreation, and everyday moments that build community over time. From architecture to landscape to interiors, every detail supports a lifestyle rooted in nature, neighborhood, and belonging.

Bringing the Vision to Life Before It Was Built

Green Grass Studios partnered with the team during the early phases of development to create cinematic architectural renderings and immersive 360 degree panoramic experiences.

Before model homes were complete and before amenities opened, these tools helped communicate the lifestyle vision clearly and emotionally. They gave prospective buyers and stakeholders a way to step into the future of the community and experience it long before construction was finished.

In highly competitive master planned markets, early visualization plays a critical role. It builds trust, aligns teams, supports sales strategy, and helps transform a concept on paper into something tangible.

Designing Communities People Truly Want to Call Home

Recognition from The Nationals and leading research firms underscores what residents already know. Painted Tree is a place designed with intention.

It reflects a broader movement in residential development toward communities that prioritize connection over density, experience over square footage, and quality over quantity.

We are proud to have contributed to a project that demonstrates how strong vision, thoughtful design, and strategic storytelling can shape not just successful sales, but meaningful places.

Congratulations to the entire Painted Tree team on this well deserved recognition.

Here is to building communities with lasting impact and to bringing bold visions to life long before the first foundation is poured.

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