California Rebuilds Design Competition , Los Angeles / Vereinigte Staaten

 

The Passive House Network

Passive House California

 

The recent devastation of the Los Angeles wildfires challenges us, not just to rebuild, but also to innovate. Consequently, the Passive House Network with Passive House California is launching a design competition to develop a groundbreaking catalog of high-performance homes to inspire and inform the rebuilding efforts in the Altadena and Pacific Palisades communities.

 

We invite architects and designers to showcase the power of Passive House in creating sustainable, healthy, and diverse fire-resilient communities, in various styles that reflect the vibrancy of Los Angeles. Submit your designs and help shape the future of rebuilding. Qualifying designs will be collected and distributed in a catalog to raise awareness of Passive House rebuilding benefits and pathways to make it a reality.

 

- $2000 Cash Prize for winner in Craftsman & Spanish Colonial styles. $1000 Cash Prize for winner of remaining categories.

- 1 year free PHN Membership for each team member.

- Design Feature on PHN Website for all category winners.

- Inclusion in a competition catalog – a printed and downloadable resource – for all qualified entries.

- 1 Night’s Stay at the Certified Passive House hotel, Hotel Marcel.

 

All are welcome to submit. No entry fee is required.

 

Submission Deadline: Midnight, September 30, 2025

Winners Announced: Los Angeles, Nov 4-7