We treat each site, building, and client as unique and individualistic. Through the incorporation of low environmental impact design strategies, the firm offers luxurious, yet reasonably priced living accommodations. Its home designs are known for intelligence, energy efficiency and utilization of space.

Alan K. Barley

Professionally licensed in Texas, Alan Barley holds a Bachelors of Architecture, with an emphasis on design theory, history, design communication and planning from the University of Texas at Austin. Along with his business partner, he oversees design, marketing, construction administration, computerized production activities and graphic communication. His experience includes commercial offices, warehouse structures, business parks, apartment complexes, medical clinics and site-specific custom homes.

Peter L. Pfeiffer

Architect and Interior Designer, Pfeiffer is professionally licensed in Texas, New York, New Jersey, and Oregon, as well as with the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards. He holds a Masters in Architecture degree, with an emphasis in resource efficient design and energy studies from the University of Texas at Austin and a Bachelor of Science degree in the Building Sciences from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. Pfeiffer is a LEED accredited professional who has spent more than 30 years designing and developing pragmatic high performance buildings and homes.

Matt D. Hart

Matt’s career began in Ohio, where he grew up working for his parent’s custom home building firm. After years of field experience, he decided to follow in his Grandfather’s footsteps obtaining a Bachelor of Science in Architecture at The Ohio State University. During his time there he received the Construction Award and was awarded the Austin E. Knowlton Faculty Prize for distinguished work. 

His career continued while working for local firms in Columbus, Ohio where his deep interest in building science and sustainability eventually brought him to Austin, Texas and Barley| Pfeiffer Architecture. Over many years of Project Management, he has developed a broad understanding of architectural design and environmentally responsive construction techniques.