UPCOMING EVENTS FOR HOMEOWNERS |
Spanish-Language Info Session for Fire-Impacted Families Sesión informativa en español para familias afectadas por los incendios Sunday, June 29 at 10am AIA Pasadena Foothill is a free in-person at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Altadena zoom event for Spanish-speaking families impacted by the fires. The event will also be live-streamed on Zoom for those who are not able to attend in person. Please register to receive a zoom link. Panelists will include the following: Roberto Calderon, Architect Ricardo Rolan, Ph.D, P.E. Structural Engineer Peter Montes de Oca, General Contractor Carlos Fernandez, Developer Juan Victoria, Lawyer Pat Sepulveda, Loan Options Guillermo Honles, Moderator In-Person Location Sacred Heart Catholic Church 2889 N. Lincoln Ave Altadena, CA 91001 Click here to register for Zoom link. LA State Historic Park Fellows Festival POSTPONED TO A LATER DATE
AIAPF will have an Ask an Architect table set up at the Fellows Festival on Saturday, June 14th from 12-4:30 PM. In addition to our booth, participants can expect art installations that harken to the area's past, self-guided walking tours that dive into the park’s creation story, and interactive activities that touch on the park's historical significance, as well as community-driven programs that highlight LASHP's role in climate resilience, traditional ecological knowledge and nature-based solutions. Ongoing Workshops For additional events, here is a link to schedule of upcoming workshops via LA County Recovers. |
HOMEOWNER REBUILDING TOOLKIT |
| Home Building Instructional Video Architects have jumped into action to support the recovery process -applying their professional knowledge, vision and dedication to the complicated task of rebuilding. The AIAPF produced a video to help homeowners understand their options and to outline what the design process typically entails. |
| Questions about rebuilding? Meet one-on-one with a licensed architect, free of charge, for expert guidance, resources and community support as you navigate the rebuilding process through the AIAPF's Ask An Architect program. Sign up for your session now! ¿Tienes preguntas sobre la reconstrucción? Reúnete de forma individual con un arquitecto licenciado, sin costo alguno, para recibir orientación experta, recursos y apoyo comunitario mientras atraviesas el proceso de reconstrucción a través del programa "Consulta con un Arquitecto" del AIAPF. ¡Regístrate ahora para tu sesión! 重建方面有疑问？通过 AIAPF 的“建筑师咨询”项目，您可以免费与持证建筑师进行一对一交流，获得专家指导、资源和社区支持，并顺利完成重建流程。立即报名参加！ |
| The AIAPF has compiled a list of the most frequently asked homeowner questions along with answers from our professional vantage point. View the FAQs here: Rebuilding After a Fire: Frequently Asked Questions
Reconstruir después de un incendio: Preguntas frecuentes
火灾后重建：常见问题 |
| Debunking Myths About Design and Construction When rebuilding after a disaster, misinformation can lead to costly mistakes. Here are some common misconceptions and facts to help you make informed decisions: Rebuilding After a Fire: Debunking Myths About Design and Construction Reconstruir después de un incendio: Desmontando mitos sobre el diseño y la construcción 火灾后重建：解密关于设计和施工的迷思 |
|
Roadmap to Rebuilding (Timeline)
AIAPF has developed a homeowner's guide to rebuilding with estimated (overlapping) timeframes for planning, site work, insurance and design. Este plan de acción tiene como objetivo proporcionarle un esquema de los pasos para la reconstrucción. |
| Roadmap to Rebuilding (Recording of In-Person Event) This town-hall style meeting was hosted by the AIAPF on March 15, 2025 and brought together architects, engineers, city planners, insurance appraisers and community leaders to provide insight and answers to local Altadena and Pasadena residents looking to rebuild. The AIAPF continues to host in-person events like this one but, in the meantime, this video may is a convenient way to access the information. |
| Roadmap to Rebuilding (Slideshow Presentation) Here is a copy of the slideshow presentation made at the in-person Roadmap to Rebuilding events. > 中文 |
| Here is an example of a typical construction budget. This is meant to be a guide but every site and project will vary in terms of the line items and costs. Feel free to save a copy and populate the document with your specific information. |
 | Homeowner's PreDesign Worksheet This is a pre-design worksheet designed to help homeowners identify your priorities and preferences before you being to work with an architect on plans for your new home. Esta hoja está diseñada para ayudarlo a identificar sus prioridades y preferencias antes de comenzar a trabajar con un arquitecto en los planos para su nuevo hogar.
房主的预设计工作表: 此工作表旨在帮助您在与建筑师一起制定新房规划之前确定您的优先事项和偏好 |
| How to Hire an Architect AIAPF teamed up with the LA County Department of Public Works to host an virtual workshop guiding homeowners through the process of hiring an architect. To view a recording of the event click here. To download the slideshow from the presentation, click here. Para una traducción al español, haga clic aquí. For additional resources related to hiring an architect, please view the Useful Links for Homeowners below. |
 | We've compiled a list of sites that will assist you in your research. |