Building Type: - Single-family home
- Multi-family residential
- ADU
Fire Recovery area architect is available to work in: - Altadena
- Pacific Palisades
Project scope architect offers for fire recovery: - New Home from New Design
- Rebuild Previous Home with Changes or Upgrades
Project size: - 2000 sq ft or Less
- 2001 sq ft to 5000 sq ft
Sustainability Expertise & Credentials
Sustainability Expertise: Yes
Sustainability Expertise & Credentials: LEED Green Associate with extensive experience in sustainable design, including projects pursuing Net Zero Energy, LEED Platinum, and Living Building Challenge certification. Expertise in integrating energy-efficient systems, healthy materials, water conservation, and precision-built construction methods to reduce waste and environmental impact. Proven track record delivering wildfire-resilient, high-performance buildings that exceed baseline code requirements.
Fire Resiliency Experience: Yes
Fire Resiliency Experience Details: Extensive experience designing fire-resilient homes in Wildland–Urban Interface areas, integrating ignition-resistant materials, defensible space strategies, and precision-built construction for durability and safety. James Hughes serves as lead architect for the Sunset Mesa Collective, a coordinated community rebuild effort after wildfire loss, and is the founder of Angeles Recovery Collective, a non-profit supporting fire survivors through design, permitting, and sustainable rebuilding.
Contact Person: JAMES HUGHES
Address: 1146 Echo Park Ave
90026
Architect Member or Associate* Member
Architect AIA Member: Yes