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
Architect available to work in: - Southern CA
- Most CA Communities
Project size: - 2000 sq ft or Less
- 2001 sq ft to 5000 sq ft
- 5001 sq ft or More
Sustainability Expertise & Credentials
Sustainability Expertise: Yes
Sustainability Expertise & Credentials: At Fine Craftsmanship Inc., sustainability is not an add-on — it’s built into every detail.
Our team integrates energy efficiency, material durability, and passive design principles into every phase of the project. With professional experience spanning California and the Mediterranean, we apply both code-compliant strategies (Title 24, CALGreen, etc.) and culturally rooted methods such as thermal massing, cross ventilation, and natural shading.
We have successfully completed projects with:
✔️ Title 24 energy reports and full compliance
✔️ Low-VOC materials and finishes
✔️ High-performance glazing, cool roofs, and reflective coatings
✔️ Drought-tolerant landscaping
✔️ Solar-ready infrastructure
✔️ Collaboration with energy consultants and MEP engineers for Net Zero Ready targets
We believe true sustainability means designing spaces that last — technically, economically, and emotionally. Whether you’re building new or retrofitting old, we help you create a home that’s good for both your family and the planet.
Fire Resiliency Experience: Yes
Fire Resiliency Experience Details: Our team brings a unique, global perspective to fire-resilient design — with firsthand experience in wildfire-prone regions across Southern Europe and the Mediterranean.
Before relocating to California, we worked extensively on fire-conscious architecture and reconstruction projects in Antalya (Turkey), the Greek Islands, and Southern Italy, where extreme heat, wind, and vegetation create year-round wildfire risks. Our work included:
• Rebuilding homes and boutique resorts using fire-resistant materials,
• Integrating stone masonry, natural ventilation, and defensible landscaping,
• Designing low-combustion roof structures, window systems, and coatings for high-exposure zones,
• Collaborating with local municipalities and civil protection agencies on wildfire-adaptive planning.
Now based in California, we apply these proven strategies to help homeowners and communities design smarter, safer structures — blending beauty with resilience. We understand the emotional and practical needs of post-fire recovery and are here to help from the first sketch to the final inspection.
Contact Person: ZG Ozman
Address: 325 N Maple Dr #197
90213
Architect Member or Associate* Member
Associate Member (Not a Licensed Architect)*: Yes
