A Look Back At a 25 Year Old BPA Design

December 15, 2025

Barley|Pfeiffer Architecture’s core strength is designing high-performance homes and buildings that are beautiful and timeless.   Recognized for their attractive design, integrity, and ability to stand up to the elements – they are less expensive to own, operate, and maintain, are healthier to occupy, and are more comfortable to live and to work in.


Our “Comprehensive Design” approach means we engage in all aspects of a project from thoughtful initial project programming and site-planning, to award-winning interior design and kitchens, green building strategies and analysis, mechanical systems design, dramatic lighting design that doesn’t sacrifice practicality and comfort, as well as full construction administrative services. Our scope of work can be tailored to fit the budget, schedule, and specific needs of our clients and their projects. We listen and are flexible.



While we do not have a set style, our projects are designed to “live” particularly well with their site, paying close attention to the site’s micro-climate and setting – all while blending cohesively with our client’s tastes, goals and aspirations. Comprehensive Design blended seamlessly with Innovative Building Science!


A large house is sitting in the middle of a lush green field at sunset.
A large house with a lot of windows and trees in front of it
A mailbox is sitting on top of a brick pillar in a garden.
A bathroom with a stone sink on a wooden stand
April 8, 2026
The five-bedroom Steiner Ranch house features everything from a hair-washing station to a theatre room.
Modern single-story house with flat roofs, large windows, and a gravel driveway amid green landscaping under a blue sky
March 24, 2026
Noted architecture firm wins the 2026 AIA Austin Firm Achievement Award for its innovative climate-responsive approach to design.
A large house with a lot of windows and trees in front of it.
February 11, 2026
Explore the evolution of green building practices. Learn how sustainable design shapes communities. Contact us for insights!
January 5, 2026
Engaging Barley|Pfeiffer to design our retirement home was one of the smartest things we’ve ever done. The build of our house is far superior to typical construction in our area. More important, though, this house fits us like a glove. Their comprehensive design process incorporated not just our taste, but how we live, from the room flow to the allocation of HVAC components, etc. Living and building four hours from their Austin office was a bit of a challenge, but we coordinated well and they were on site at all critical junctures. The level of detail in the plans and specifications far exceeded what one typically gets, even in a full custom build. This was critical to ensuring the energy efficiency of our home. We’ve been in the home for two years and continue to be impressed with how little we spend to heat and cool it. We highly recommend the team at Barley|Pfeiffer Architecture. — Debbie Wolf 
Front view of a small blue house with a white roof, centered walkway, and trimmed bushes
November 12, 2025
Learn how ADUs can provide comfort & sustainability. Contact Barley|Pfeiffer Architecture for expert design strategies today!
Open-concept dining and kitchen area with hardwood floors, bar stools, and large windows
October 2, 2025
Explore Alan Barley's design journey, influenced by his grandmother. Learn about sustainable architecture & drafting techniques.
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