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 1,100 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:

A closet filled with a water heater and a furnace.

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

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

An artist 's impression of a large modern house with a lot of windows.

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

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

A large white building with a sign that says dolphins are center

Lost Pines Art Center and Sculpture Garden

A living room with a lot of windows and a couch

Golfers Laboratory

A large house with a lot of rocks in front of it

Zen Gardens Way

Renovation with a View

We have been written, interviewed, and assisted over 60 magazine articles, including...

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...

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)

For our latest news & articles subscribe our newsletter to stay up to date.

Contact Us

Thank you for contacting us.
We will get back to you as soon as possible.

Oops, there was an error sending your message.
Please try again later.