Barley Pfeiffer Architecture Blog Moving To New Website

December 17, 2014
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Barley|Pfeiffer Architecture, Comprehensive High Performance Firm Rebrands   Thank you to all of our current followers for your continued support, we have recently redesigned our website which will include a new blog that we really hope you all will continue to follow on a weekly basis!  The new blog is located here.   This will […]

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Barley Pfeiffer Architecture designed Tiny house could become your new home

December 3, 2014
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By Amanda Brandeis at KXAN News For the past year, Austin Community College students have worked with partners from around the city to create an energy efficient, tiny home. The 288 square-foot-home is now ready to live in, and is up for auction. “It’s a nifty house,” says Peter Pfeiffer, Principal of Barley Pfeiffer Architecture. “Everybody […]

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Austin’s Top Restaurants By Neighborhood

November 21, 2014
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Originally posted on Barley|Pfeiffer Architecture:
13. Crestview Crestview is a worthy contender for several reasons: 1. It’s home to classic dive, Lala’s Xmas Bar and the soon-to-be-open, The Aristocrat (formerly Poodle Dog Lounge). 2.Michi Ramen! 3. Black Star Co-Op has a choice beer selection and their “seasoned chips” (fries) are so addictive. 4. Ever-popular East Side Pies and Little Deli round out the pizza category!…

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What to Consider Before Starting Construction On Your Dream Home

November 19, 2014
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So you and your architect have settled on a plan for your remodel or your custom new-build home. You can already envision gathering with family and friends to cook delicious meals in your new chef’s kitchen. Or even feel the warmth of your new steam shower. But before all that can come to fruition, you must […]

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Austin’s Top Restaurants By Neighborhood

November 12, 2014
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13. Crestview Crestview is a worthy contender for several reasons: 1. It’s home to classic dive, Lala’s Xmas Bar and the soon-to-be-open, The Aristocrat (formerly Poodle Dog Lounge). 2.Michi Ramen! 3. Black Star Co-Op has a choice beer selection and their “seasoned chips” (fries) are so addictive. 4. Ever-popular East Side Pies and Little Deli round out the pizza category! 12. South First / Bouldin Creek […]

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Is a Phased Construction Project Right for You?

November 5, 2014
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Breaking up your remodel or custom home project has benefits and disadvantages. See if it’s right for you. Squaring a project’s goals and budget — often two very different things — is a common problem architects and homeowners confront in a project’s earliest planning stages. The two almost never align when we begin. Working to […]

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How Much Does a Kitchen Makeover Cost?

October 29, 2014
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See what upgrades you can expect in 3 budget ranges, from basic swap-outs to full-on overhauls How much is it going to cost? This inevitably comes up during an initial consultation for a remodeling project, and is important to address. As an architect, I usually provide ballpark ranges early on in the process to ensure […]

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100 Contractor Tips to Read Before You Remodel

October 22, 2014
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Have a better remodel experience with tips from a contractor on how to plan, shop and communicate The contractor-homeowner relationship can be complicated, but it’s not hopeless — understanding the process can help you get the most out of your remodeling project. Take a look at the hints and suggestions I’ve picked up from my […]

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7 Things Every Homeowner Should Know About Drought Proofing Your Home

October 15, 2014
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Right now close to 50% of the U.S. is experiencing some level of drought. Why should homeowners care? 1.  Thanks to climate change, California and Texas’s drought is spreading. Over the next couple of decades more than 400 counties in the U.S. may be going through an extreme dry spell, according to a study by the […]

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2014 Top Home Remodeling Projects That Are Worth the Investment

October 8, 2014
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Steel entry door replacement (iStockPhoto) The top-ranking home improvement? A new front door, which on average adds 96.6 percent of the amount you spent to the value to your home, according to the report. But “it has to be the right front door,” cautions Steven Aaron, owner of the Steve Aaron Realtor Group at Keller Williams […]

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