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

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Have 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. 

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https://inmawomanarchitect.blogspot.com/2025/08/interview-with-peter-pfeiffer-faia-of.html

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Peter Pfeiffer, FAIA is a renowned architect, building scientist, author, and
sustainability 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.

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