Wading Through the New Housing Laws
In the 2025 Session of the California Legislature, nearly 160 housing-related bills were introduced and more than 60 were signed into law. I’ve…
Category: Sustainable Design
Rise: Red-Tagged to Reimagined Housing
At WHA, we believe in the power of adaptive reuse to bring new life and purpose to buildings that hold a piece of…
Let’s Shine Some Light on Solar Roofing
In the era of sustainability, solar power emerges as a beacon of hope, offering homeowners a pathway to cleaner energy and reduced utility…
Grasping the Challenge and the Opportunity
WHA Building Safety Series: Rancho Mission Viejo Case Study The risk of wildfire continues to threaten California homes and residents. Eight of California’s…
Fire Safe Construction: A Personal Retrospective of the Silverado Fire, Three Years Later
WHA Building Safety Series Daily Mail Just before Halloween 2020, the Silverado Fire broke out in the mountains of Orange County. I had…
2030 and Beyond: Visions for Urban Planning for the Future
As architects, urban planners, designers, and city representatives, we stand on the forefront of shaping the urban landscapes that will define the next…
The Future Is (All) Electric
WHA Building Safety Series In recognition of Earth Day, we wanted to take a closer look at the changes the housing industry is…