Furman + Keil Architects, an award-winning firm, was founded in 1995. We are actively engaged in the Austin community, including the Austin Green Building Program, the US Green Building Council's LEED Program, and the AIA. Our homes have been featured in numerous AIA Homes Tours and in a variety of local and national publications.

We enjoy the meticulous process of architectural design, which requires the constant consideration of the overall composition, while working at the finest detail. We strive to create buildings that are sensitive to the environment, while establishing a close connection with the landscape.

Our greatest joy is discovering new ways that our clients will inhabit their buildings. We actively explore the delicate relationship between public and private spaces as well as the intricate relationship between interior and exterior spaces. Our design intention is to accommodate the specific needs of our clients while maintaining a spatial and structural integrity. We look forward to hearing from you.

GARY FURMAN, AIA, LEED AP, PRINCIPAL:

Gary, a native Texan, started the firm in 1995 after working for ten years with other Austin-based architecture firms, including Charles Moore Architects, Dick Clark Architects, and Paul Lamb Architects. Prior to studying architecture Gary designed and built furniture in Austin for several years. Gary is a board member of the non-profit organization, Shelter with Spirit. He has a Bachelor of Architecture from the University of Texas at Austin, and is a member of the American Institute of Architects. Gary is a United States Green Building Council LEED Accredited Professional. Texas Architect registration #13481. Email Gary

PHILIP KEIL, AIA, PRINCIPAL:

Philip worked with Gary Furman Architects for five years before joining as a partner to form Furman + Keil Architects in 2005. Philip had six years prior experience working for Santiago Calatrava in Paris, Perkins and Will in Chicago, and Austin-based firms Paul Lamb Architects and the Austin Collaborative. Philip is on the Board of Directors for the Sustainable Food Center, and is an active member of American Institute of Architecture. He has a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering from the University of Michigan, and a Master of Architecture from the University of Texas at Austin. Philip is a member of the United States Green Building Council. Texas Architect registration #17643. Email Philip.

CHRISTINE ODOM, PROJECT ARCHITECT:

Christine graduated from the University of Texas at Austin with supplementary experience in historic preservation and a semester studying at Santa Chiara in Italy. Her experience is with Andersson Wise Architects in Austin working on residential and institutional projects as well as with Limbacher & Godfrey working on civic, preservation and residential projects. She is a member of the AIA sponsored Young Architectural Professionals group and the National Trust for Historic Preservation. In the Austin community, she is involved with the Capital Area Quarter Horse Association, the Austin Interfaith Arts and Music Festival, and the Austin Women's Soccer League. Texas Architect registration # 20662 Email Christine.

DAVE BIRT, PROJECT MANAGER:

Dave is an Austin native and joined Furman + Keil in the spring of 2007.  He has had prior experience with the Dallas-based architecture firms BECK, workarchitecture, and the office of Sharon Odum.  His experience ranges from residential and multi-family, to commercial, and religious project types.  Before practicing architecture, Dave studied graphic design emphasizing print making techniques and print media.  Dave holds a Bachelor of Architecture and a Master of Architecture form the University of Texas at Arlington, and is an associate member of the American Institute of Architects. Email Dave.

American Institute of Architects: promoting the value of Architects and Architecture. Our houses were featured on the AIA Austin Homes Tour in 1998, 1999, 2000, 2002, 2005, and 2007.   www.aiaaustin.org

Austin Green Building Program:  promoting energy-efficient, sustainable building practice in Austin. www.austinenergy.com/Energy%20Efficiency/Programs/Green%20Building/index.htm

U.S. Green Building Council: non-profit community of leaders working to make green buildings available to everyone within a generation. www.usgbc.org

LEED - Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design: A green building rating system associated with the U.S. Green Building Council that encourages and accelerates global adoption of sustainable green building and development practices through the creation and implementation of universally understood and accepted tools and performance criteria. We currently have a house under construction enrolled in the LEED for Homes Pilot Program with an anticipated certification of silver. www.usgbc.org/LEED/

The Nature Conservancy: we are underwriting sponsors and a host committee member for the Central Texas chapter’s annual Awards Luncheon fundraiser, raising money to help protect and restore our nation’s lands and waters.  www.nature.org

Shelter with Spirit:  helping people live in healthy, sustainable environments.   www.shelterwithspirit.org/

Friends of Architecture: member

Meals on Wheels: our firm proudly drives route 141.  www.mealsonwheelsandmore.org

“Hello Birdie” charity fundraiser, birdhouse designs for silent auction sponsored by Big Red Sun and Sustainable Food Center of Austin, 2004 & 2005 www.sustainablefoodcenter.org/

Women & Their Work: 2005 and 2007 sponsor for “Making Waves” event to support Austin arts education programs. www.womenandtheirwork.org

Texas Fine Arts Association: Invitational exhibition and fundraiser auction, 1993, 1994, & 1995 www.arthousetexas.org/

Charles Moore Center for Study of Place: invitational exhibition & fundraiser auction, 2000, 2002, & 2003 www.charlesmoore.org