Expert Integrated Design-Build Firms & Services

Integrated design-build is a delivery model where architecture, engineering, construction planning, product expertise, and permitting strategy are coordinated as one system from the beginning. Instead of handing work from one disconnected party to another, the team makes critical decisions early. For resilient homes, this helps align structure, envelope, mechanical systems, fire resistance, and long-term performance.

The 30%, 60%, and 90% design milestones describe increasing levels of design completion. At 30%, the big concepts, layouts, and systems direction are established. At 60%, engineering, materials, and major assemblies are refined. At 90%, documents are close to permit or construction readiness. Integrated design-build improves these stages by resolving performance and constructability issues earlier.

tect’s Earth’smart™ Turnkey Delivery brings architecture, engineering, construction coordination, manufacturers, and permit strategy into one aligned path. Separate firms often make decisions sequentially, which can create gaps, delays, or redesign. tect coordinates the team early so materials, systems, assemblies, and construction execution are understood together before major commitments are made.

Yes. tect’s approach is specifically suited for homeowners rebuilding after wildfire and for properties in the Wildland-Urban Interface. Strategies may include fire-resistive exterior wall systems, non-combustible materials, long-life roofing, on-site water supply for fire-event response, and site-scale suppression planning. The goal is to materially reduce exposure while creating a durable, healthy home.

The service catalog identifies budget range options of under $2M, $2M–$5M, and over $5M. Actual project scope depends on site conditions, home size, systems, material selections, resilience goals, and permitting requirements. tect’s integrated model is intended to help homeowners make better early decisions so the budget reflects performance priorities before construction begins.

tect’s services are designed to materially reduce risk through resilient assemblies, non-combustible materials, integrated suppression strategies, on-site water supply planning, and coordinated system performance. While no building approach can guarantee insurance outcomes, a better-documented, fire-resilient design can support more informed insurance conversations in high-risk areas.

The process can include a licensed architect, engineering contributors, construction coordination, permit strategy, and direct input from manufacturers behind the home’s materials and systems. Through the TectApp community of 70+ building product manufacturers, homeowners gain access to expertise most residential projects never see during early design decisions.

Yes. tect serves homeowners in Pacific Palisades, especially those rebuilding after wildfire or planning homes in high-risk WUI conditions. The service is structured around the realities of resilient rebuilding, including fire exposure, long-term durability, insurance risk considerations, and coordinated construction planning for homes intended to perform for generations.