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Under Construction: ICCF and Foam Panel Home

This 1-bedroom residence in Jamul, CA, is a recreation of a building at the Ilan Lael Foundation, where our principal architect, Drew Hubbell, grew up. The owner fell in love with this building, originally designed by Drew and his father, James Hubbell, and desired an exact replica. This approach streamlined the permitting process and [...more]

  • Rancho Alegria entrance. Photo by Drew Hubbell.

Fire Rebuild: Adobe Bricks

Since the devastating 2003 Cedar Creek Fire, we've been assisting homeowners in rebuilding their lives after wildfires. We believe in building back stronger with fire-resistant construction methods. Our approach incorporates innovative materials like Insulated Composite Concrete Forms (ICCF), strawbale, foam sandwich panels, and natural plasters to create resilient and beautiful homes.   The Rancho [...more]

By |2025-01-28T18:22:41+00:00January 23rd, 2025|Categories: Fire Rebuild Resources, Projects & Construction Updates|0 Comments

Building resilience through design: fire-resistive construction

Building resilience through design: fire-resistive construction Our hearts go out to the communities impacted by the devastating fires in Los Angeles. We stand in solidarity with those affected and are thinking of the victims. As rebuilding efforts commence, we are dedicated to making our knowledge of fire-resistive construction more accessible, [...more]

By |2025-01-28T18:14:11+00:00January 23rd, 2025|Categories: Fire Rebuild Resources, Sustainability Resources|0 Comments

From the Archives: Coastal Leucadia Home

Recently, our Principal Architect, Drew Hubbell, had the opportunity to revisit a home he designed with his father many years ago in Leucadia, CA. This renovation project holds a special significance, as it features numerous stunning mosaics created by his father, James Hubbell. His mosaic art flows across walls, windows, and even adorns the [...more]

By |2025-01-28T18:23:16+00:00December 28th, 2024|Categories: Projects & Construction Updates|0 Comments
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