Episode 85: Interview with Peter Pfeiffer, FAIA of Barley Pfeiffer Architects

Hi, It's Michele! Send me a text with who you want as a guest!This episode is brought to you by:Lutron and KetraOn behalf of Lutron, thanks for listening. If you’d like to learn more about our product portfolio, visit Luxury.Lutron.com. If you are a specifier, you can also download our free Luxury Experience app for design partners on iPad here.Lutron Ketra contact:Alex TomiczekSales Supervisor | South CentralResidential Systems Consultant – A&DLutron Electronics Co., [email protected](484) 560-7096AND Apple for Architectshttps://appleforarchitects.com/ https://www.facebook.com/appleforarchitects/https://twitter.com/appleforarchHave you ever wondered what the story was behind Energy Star?  Well listen to this great podcast with Peter Pfeiffer, FAIA Architect of Barley Pfeiffer Architecture and I as we discuss the history of sustainability in the Austin area which became a leading metric for energy savings today. Link to blog for more text and images:https://inmawomanarchitect.blogspot.com/2025/08/interview-with-peter-pfeiffer-faia-of.htmlBarleyPfeiffer.com 1800 West 6th Street, Austin, Texas 78703 512.476.8580https://www.barleypfeiffer.com/ Peter Pfeiffer, FAIA is a renowned architect, building scientist, author, andsustainability pioneer with over four decades of experience. As the founding principal of Barley|Pfeiffer Architecture, he has led the firm to national recognition for its innovative, climate-responsive designs. A passionate advocate for green building, Peter has beennstrumental in shaping industry standards through his le adership roles in government, professional organizations, and academia.  His commitment to making sustainable design accessible to a wider audience has earned him widespread acclaim. With a comprehensive understanding of the built environment, Peter has been published in the Washington Post, New York Times, Fine Homebuilding and featured on the Discovery Channel and National Public Radio. Peter has been honored as the "National Green Advocate of the Year” by the National Association of Homes Builders and named the “Green Superhero of the Year” recently at the International Building Show.Link to MGHarchitect: MIchele Grace Hottel, Architect website for scheduling a consultation for an architecture and design project and guest and podcast sponsorship opportunities:https://www.mgharchitect.com/