Integrated Design-Build Architecture & Construction Services

For most custom homes, you need a licensed architect for design, code compliance, documentation, and permit coordination. You may also need structural, civil, geotechnical, mechanical, electrical, or fire protection engineers depending on the site, hazard exposure, and building systems. tect’s integrated model coordinates architecture, engineering, construction, and manufacturer input early so critical decisions are aligned before costly redesigns or construction conflicts occur.

Design-build brings design and construction leadership into one coordinated delivery model instead of separating architect, engineer, contractor, and product decisions into disconnected phases. For complex custom homes, that means constructability, resilience, budget, permitting, and system performance can be evaluated earlier. tect’s approach also involves manufacturers through TectApp, helping ensure assemblies and systems are specified correctly before construction begins.

tect’s Path A turnkey delivery is the most complete option for homeowners who want one aligned team from concept through construction. It includes architecture, engineering, construction coordination, permit strategy, manufacturer input, resilience planning, and system integration. Path B advisory is different: Earth'smart powered by tect works alongside an owner’s existing architect, engineer, or contractor to improve decisions without taking over the project.

Yes. Earth'smart powered by tect supports homeowners rebuilding after wildfire and homeowners building new homes in Wildland-Urban Interface conditions. Projects can include fire-resistive wall assemblies, Class A non-combustible roofing, ember-resistant venting, defensible-space coordination, dedicated on-site fire water, vapor-dome suppression, and insurance-aligned documentation. The goal is not simple replacement; it is a safer, more durable, better-performing permanent upgrade.

Costs vary based on site complexity, home size, hazard exposure, structural systems, finish level, permitting requirements, and the degree of resilience or off-grid infrastructure required. The service catalog notes budget ranges including under $2M, $2M–$5M, and $5M+. Earth'smart powered by tect typically begins with a discovery conversation to understand goals, constraints, and whether turnkey delivery or advisory support is most appropriate.

tect’s homes are planned around long-term performance across structure, systems, and envelope. Strategies may include fire-resistive walls, non-combustible roofs, seismic structural coordination, high-performance insulation, fresh filtered air, energy-efficient mechanical systems, solar and battery integration, smart monitoring, water conservation, and dedicated fire-event water supply. These systems are coordinated early rather than added as disconnected upgrades later.

TectApp is tect’s coordination platform and manufacturer ecosystem connecting projects with 70+ building product manufacturers across structure, envelope, roofing, fire suppression, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, water, energy, and smart-home systems. This gives homeowners and project teams access to technical input from the companies behind the materials and systems being specified, reducing guesswork and improving execution.

earth'smart powered by tect serves Northern and Southern California and focuses on high-risk residential markets, especially wildfire-prone regions and Wildland-Urban Interface communities. Service availability depends on the engagement type, site location, and project scope. Offerings extend across Greater Los Angeles, Northern California, Tahoe, Wine Country, and other California wildfire impact zones.