Consulting

Sustainable Architecture, and Beyond

Whether you’re choosing land, planning a remodel, or making your home healthier, our consulting helps you make confident, cost-effective decisions from the start.


Barley|Pfeiffer Architecture has 35 plus years’ experience in assisting clients in a collaborative design approach that includes critically important consulting in Site Selection, Design, and High-Performance Building Science.


We have a distinctive resume of over 1200 buildings, homes, and remodels. If retaining us to provide you our sought-after comprehensive approach is beyond your budget, you may be interested in our hourly consulting services that include:

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Planning for the Future

  • Aging-in-Place design strategies
  • Building site selection & analysis
  • Building Integrity evaluation
  • Daylighting & Solar Shading analysis
  • Bug-proofing
  • Sealed Attic & Crawl-space strategies

Making My Home Healthier

  • Healthier Living strategies
  • Indoor Air Quality strategies by Design
  • Pollution Avoidance strategies
  • HVAC, ERV & Mechanical Systems design
  • Plumbing & Water Heating system
  • Rainwater Collection systems design

Protecting My Investment

  • Rain Screen systems specifying
  • Weatherproofing & Weather-Barriers
  • Wall Flashing & Moisture Management
  • Window & Door Flashing
  • Integrated Pest Management
  • Slab Edge & Out-solation detailing
  • Project Specifications for most CSI Divisions
  • Paint Colors & Exterior Finishes that keep you cooler and that weather better


Building Smarter

  • Structural review of existing buildings
  • On-site Feasibility & Design Consultations at your home or business
  • Cost-effective Green Building strategies
  • Ventilated Radiant Barrier “Shading Umbrella” roof systems
  • High-Performance Building Science design and technology consulting
  • Realtor assistance evaluating existing homes, buildings, lots, and raw land



Fine Homebuilding | Better Homes & Gardens | Austin|San Antonio|Urban Home | Custom Home | Green Builder Magazine | Texas Architect

17 AIA AUSTIN HOME TOURES

20 COOL HOME TOURS

12 AUSTIN MODERN HOME TOURS

4 OUTDOOR LIVING SPACES TOURS

Displaying sustainable architecture in practice. Where many fellow building professionals and the public have been able to learn about unique approach to climate-responsive design.

Featured Articles

The Firm's educational reach extends by way of authoring over 80 articles to local, regional, and national newspapers such as the...

Austin American Statesman | Austin HOME | Austin Lifestyle Magazine | Dallas Morning News | New York Times | Washington Post | USA Today

Print and social media have supported Barley|Pfeliffer Architecture's vision of educating society on affordable sustainability and Green building strategies with organic engagement and by way of various awards such as...


Home of the Year (2022 & 2023) From Green Builder Magazine

One of Austin Homes' Best Architects of the Year (2021-2023)

We've also been awarded 10 HOUZZ Best of Design Awards (from 2015 to 2024)

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