Design Build Contractors — Full Service Solutions

tect delivers fully aligned design-build solutions for homeowners who need resilient, long-term homes in demanding environments. From architecture and engineering to construction coordination and fire-resilient systems, the team helps Pacific Palisades homeowners rebuild with confidence after wildfire risk, creating durable homes designed to perform across structure, envelope, systems, comfort, and safety.

Resilient design-build home construction

Our Design Build Services

Integrated design, engineering, construction, and resilience strategies for homes built to perform for generations.

Turnkey Delivery

A complete concept-to-construction path aligning architecture, engineering, construction, permitting, and manufacturer input so critical decisions are made early, correctly, and without project friction.

Fire-Resilient Systems

Integrated exterior wall, roofing, structural, envelope, and mechanical strategies using non-combustible materials and assemblies designed for long-term performance in high-risk fire areas.

Insurance Risk Strategy

Risk-reduction planning focused on fire-resistive assemblies, on-site water supply, suppression coordination, and system performance to support safer rebuilding under today’s insurance realities.

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Our Integrated Design-Build Process

Define the Rebuild Vision

tect begins by clarifying goals, site conditions, risk exposure, budget range, and long-term performance expectations, especially for Pacific Palisades homeowners rebuilding in wildfire-impacted or WUI environments.

Align Experts Early

Engineer Resilient Systems

Coordinate Permits and Delivery

Build Forward for Generations

The tect Difference

Why Choose tect?

tect brings advanced coordination and resilient design thinking to high-risk home rebuilding.

Aligned Team

One coordinated team guides architecture, engineering, construction, permitting, and system decisions from day one.

WUI Expertise

Solutions are built for Pacific Palisades wildfire realities, insurance pressure, and long-term resilience.

Manufacturer Input

The TectApp community connects projects with 70+ product manufacturers before critical choices are made.

100+ Years

Homes are planned as permanent upgrades, not simple replacements, for generations of performance.

Meet the tect Team

AIA-led expertise for resilient home delivery.

Portrait of Bob Habian, AIA, Architect at Tect

Bob Habian

AIA

Bob Habian, AIA, is a licensed architect and a driving force behind Tect's mission to deliver 100+ year homes built to perform across structure, systems, and envelope. Serving homeowners in Pacific Palisades and surrounding high-risk areas, Bob brings deep expertise in resilient design, system integration, and construction coordination. His work is rooted in a belief that homes should be permanent upgrades — engineered to withstand fire, flood, and earthquake exposure while minimizing long-term maintenance costs. Bob leads Tect's fully aligned approach, connecting clients with the TectApp community of 70+ building product manufacturers to ensure the right expertise is involved from concept through construction. His commitment is to homes that are not only durable and safe but built forward for generations to come.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does a full-service design-build contractor do?

A full-service design-build contractor coordinates the major disciplines required to deliver a home, including architecture, engineering, construction planning, permitting strategy, materials input, and execution. tect’s approach is especially integrated, bringing manufacturers and technical experts into decisions early so structure, envelope, mechanical systems, resilience, and construction coordination work together from the beginning.

How is tect’s design-build approach different from hiring separate firms?

Does tect work with homeowners rebuilding after wildfire?

What is included in Earth’smart™ Turnkey Delivery?

Can design-build help reduce insurance risk?

What budget ranges does tect typically discuss?

What types of resilient systems can be integrated?

Where does tect provide design-build services?

Still Have Design-Build Questions?

Speak with tect about your rebuild goals and site conditions.

Areas We Serve

tect supports homeowners rebuilding resilient, long-term homes in Pacific Palisades and high-risk wildfire areas.

Pacific Palisades

Service Area

WUI Rebuilds

Project Focus

70+ Manufacturers

Expert Network

Planning a Resilient Rebuild?

Ask tect how your site can be built forward.

Trusted Expertise

Awards and Recognition

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AIA-Led Expertise

Licensed architect guiding resilient home delivery.

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TectApp Network

70+ manufacturers informing critical system decisions.

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WUI Resilience Focus

Strategies designed for wildfire-risk environments.

Build Once. Build Forward.

Tell tect about your site, goals, and rebuild priorities. The team will help you understand the next step toward a resilient, fully coordinated home.

Contact Us Today

For immediate assistance, feel free to give us a direct call at (310) 913-5000. You can also send us a quick email at bob@tect.com.