Climate Positive Award (AIA) for Los Angeles Passive House

June 2026 (Los Angeles, CA) — The American Institute of Architects Los Angeles (AIA|LA) proudly announced the winners of the 2026 Residential Architecture Awards, celebrating the program's 10th anniversary and recognizing excellence in residential design. More than 110 submissions were reviewed by an esteemed jury representing architecture, sustainability, and design leadership. "Residential architecture is where innovation becomes deeply personal. Every home represents an opportunity to improve quality of life, strengthen…



PHCA Community Meeting | Renovation and Resilience: Lessons from a Panelized Deep Retrofit

Deep retrofits of existing buildings play a key role in meeting greenhouse gas emission reduction goals in North America and beyond. Currently no deep retrofit solution exists in North America that is readily deployable at the scale of the existing building stock. Challenges include structural integrity, contamination, and implementing upgrades without disrupting tenants. This presentation delivers takeaways from the REALIZE-CA projects supported by the California Energy Commission. In these low-rise…