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fire-rebuilds
fire-rebuilds
Pacific Palisades & Altadena
We’re working on fire rebuilds in Pacific Palisades and Altadena, helping families navigate permitting and construction so they could return home. Our work has ranged from structural assessments of surviving concrete structures to starting completely from the ground up. This work is especially meaningful. We're doing our part to make sure these homes are rebuilt for the people who live there.
(In collaboration with Pyatt & Pyatt)
Innovation
Innovation
We're honored to have been admitted to IMPEL’s Innovator Cohort 5 through my work on the carbonI3ss project. The project was selected from a national pool of scientists, engineers, and architects. IMPEL supports building material technologies that reduce carbon emissions and boost energy efficiency.
This opportunity lets us bring CarbonI3ss, and natural building materials, to a broader stage, collaborate with peers across disciplines, and accelerate real-world impact.
This project hit an early roadblock when it was red-tagged during construction. At that point, we were brought on to help. Our role was to guide the project through proper engineering, permitting, and inspections so it could move forward as a code-compliant demonstration of hemp-lime’s potential.
Scaling this technology could transform building emissions. This single ADU demonstrates more than just an alternative material. It signals a new approach to building. By aligning structural integrity, energy efficiency, and carbon reduction, hemp-lime offers a real pathway to scaling climate-conscious construction.
The question isn’t whether we can build with hemp-lime. It’s: How fast can we adopt it at scale?
(In collaboration with: Renewal Revival)
publications & presentations
publications & presentations
Uncover Biobased Construction Techniques: 'Hemp Lime Illustrated, First Edition'
"Hemp Lime Illustrated, First Edition'' includes detailed architectural drawings and CSI MasterFormat specifications for hand-cast, wood-framed, one-story dwellings, offering best practices for construction at key intersections between biobased and non-biobased building elements. It builds upon the International Residential Code's Appendix BL, giving readers a head start on implementation for new hemp lime projects in the U.S.
Presentation on Building with Intention: Bioregional Solutions for Mitigation and Resilience
Presentation on Building with Intention: Bioregional Solutions for Mitigation and Resilience
California Green Building Conference 2025
California Green Building Conference 2025
San Francisco, California
(In collaboration with: Renewal Revolution, BIOBUILD, Arkin Tilt Architects, & Regenerative Systems)
CO2 Reduction Through Structural Design
CO2 Reduction Through Structural Design
Sci Arc Materials & Tectonics Course
Sci Arc Materials & Tectonics Course
Los Angeles, California
(In collaboration with: BIOBUILD)
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