Unity and Spirit in Master-Planned Communities
July 4th, better known as Independence Day, is a cherished American holiday celebrating freedom and the American spirit. In today’s master-planned communities, this…
Category: Community Design
Spotlight on Thesis: University of California Irvine, Masters of Urban and Regional Planning
Ladera Ranch | Ladera Ranch, CA This past week, I spoke with WHA’s own Julia Malisos to discuss her master’s thesis…
Spotlight on Staff – Todd Larner
Todd has nearly 30 years of experience in master planning and the implementation of new communities. As a principal and studio director, Todd…
Listening to the Land
While we as designers in the housing industry all strive for the same common goal – to build a profitable, efficient, and beautiful…
Imagining the Projects of Tomorrow | Our Latest R&D Competition
WHA’s R&D Studio is dedicated to the latest and greatest developments in architecture and design. In our efforts to explore “WHAt’s next”, collaborative…
Entering the 2022 Award Season as BIABA MAME Finalists
We are weeks away from the Building Industry Association (BIA) Bay Area 45th MAME (Major Achievement in Marketing Excellence) Awards! The ceremony is…
Design in Words
Someone recently asked me to explain what I do in three words. My response, “design in words.“ Producing entitlement documents such as Specific…