About Us | Phd Design Build

Meet the Team

Founded in Houston, Texas in 2020 by Colin Noe, a PhD student at the time, PhD Design Build began with small projects in the renovation space. Colin then moved on to building custom homes with some of the top builders in Austin, Texas for three years before returning to Houston in 2023. Colin supervised over 18M in new custom homes in the Tarrytown area in Austin. PhD Design Build is ready to help turn your remodeling or new construction dream into a reality. Above all, we are committed to keeping the process on-time, on-budget, and, most importantly, enjoyable.

Alongside PhD Design Build, Colin also runs Greater Good Construction, a non-profit construction firm committed to donating work to those in need in the community. PhD Design build donates 5% of their profits to these causes.

Owner, Builder, Leader

Colin Noe, M.S., PhD

Colin has been in the construction and real estate industries for over 10 years. He has an eye for design but identifies most strongly with the builder role in a construction project - problem solving, decision making, team building, and detail mastery. Colin has experience across a broad range of project sizes in home construction and renovation - from rebuilding a deck to ripping out all your walls and creating a brand new space, to demolishing the existing structure and starting over again on your lot. Colin has the skills, knowledge, and trade connections to bring your project to completion.

Chief Taco Officer (CTO)

Ella

Ella has been eating tacos for most of her life and considering applying to the taco sommelier's institute. Given her small stature, she is also our chief flooring inspector, and inspector of the inside of all air ducts and crawl spaces. In her spare time, she provides site security from unexpected visitors.

Chief Fun Officer (CFO)

Rey

Rey is often accompanying Colin around in the truck, and she never misses an opportunity to chase a tennis ball. A true laborador, she befriends everyone instantly, and is ready to play fetch whenever duty calls.