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Barley Pfeiffer Architecture designed Tiny house could become your new home
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 […]
Going Solar? Is It The Right Choice For You
January 29, 2014 by lonestarsocial
Solar energy was, at one time, something homebuyers and homeowners considered a great idea… for someone else. Dropping prices, greater ease of installation, more choices, and available rebates and credits have made solar energy a reality today for your average residence. The third quarter of 2013 was “the second largest quarter in the history of […]
Planning A Home Remodel? Think Green
January 22, 2014 by lonestarsocial
Remodeled bathrooms and kitchens definitely have their appeal, but more and more, homes with energy efficient and environmentally friendly features are becoming a priority for prospective buyers. According to the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) 2012 Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers, nearly nine out of 10 recent home buyers said that heating and cooling […]
Peter Pfeiffer To Speak At N.A.H.B. International Builders Show in Las Vegas
January 8, 2014 by lonestarsocial
Peter Pfeiffer of Barley & Pfeiffer Architects will speak February 4-6, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada at the NAHB International Builders Show. Schedule and details can be found here. About The Event: Make this year amazing! Attend the NAHB International Builders’ Show® (IBS) in Vegas! By co-locating with the Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS), IBS 2014 gives […]
Eco-Friendly Chicken Coop Constucted By Barley & Pfeiffer Architect Matt Hart
December 18, 2013 by lonestarsocial
Holiday Season Do it Yourself Project The chicken “Coop” reflects the design of the art studio I built in the backyard for my wife Taylor, which has a similar sloped roof and is composed of the same materials. Lucky for me, the left over material or “construction waste” (which was inconveniently molding under the brand […]
9 Easy Ways To Go Green This Holiday Season
December 11, 2013 by lonestarsocial
So, you’ve decided you want to go green. Time to ditch everything leather, along with all the meat in your diet, buy a bike, and turn your backyard into a composting garden. You ready? You could make all these drastic changes – go “cold turkey” eco – or you could make these nine small changes […]
The Greenest (Synthetic) Greens ft. in GB&D Magazine
November 20, 2013 by lonestarsocial
Barley & Pfeiffer Architects used locally quarried limestone for the custom residence as well as a galvalume standing-seam metal roof, which tends not to retain hear. It’s no surprise that a world-renowned golf coach can putt around his backyard. What’s unexpected are the home’s (and the golf course’s) green features. By Benjamin van Loon Hired to […]
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December 3, 2014 by lonestarsocial
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