Martin Barrera, Architect was founded by Martin Barrera, AIA, LEED AP in 2007. A sole practitioner, Martin offers a broad spectrum of architectural services, with a focus on Sustainable Design and Urban Redevelopment.
Martin is licensed by the Texas Board of Architectural Examiners, certified by the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards, is a member of the American Institute of Architects, was a founding board member of the United States Green Building Council’s Central Texas Chapter.
Martin’s core belief is that clients deserve the highest value with regard to creativity and his mission is to develop innovative solutions that are beautiful, durable, and environmentally, economically, and socially sustainable.
Over the years, many of Martin’s projects have focused on children and education. From his work on an environmental learning center for disadvantaged urban youth, to Escuelita del Alma’s successful relocation, to his role as Co-Vice President of the Maplewood Elementary PTA, Martin’s commitment to children and education is evident.
Martin is the past Planning and Zoning Committee Chair of the Cherrywood Neighborhood Association, and frequently participates in design charrettes and competitions that have community impact, such as the Gus Garcia Park Ideas Competition and the Texas Grow Home Competition that generated ideas for dozens of emergency housing designs for future hurricane victims.