Alan and Peter at the 2021 International Builder Show

The five-bedroom Steiner Ranch house features everything from a hair-washing station to a theatre room.

Noted architecture firm wins the 2026 AIA Austin Firm Achievement Award for its innovative climate-responsive approach to design.

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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 

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