L.A. Fires: Practical Strategies for Home Reconstruction and Resilience
Join us for this timely discussion led by architect Ed Ogosta, AIA (GSD MArch ’01), who is Principal at Edward Ogosta Architecture in Los Angeles, a nationally-awarded firm specializing in the design of well-crafted, site-sensitive dwellings rooted to California’s climate and culture.
Thursday, March 6, 2025 @ 6:30 PM
Virtual Event via Zoom (details sent after registration)
Cost: No charge
Contact: Madeleine Mejia, Madeleine_Mejia@post.harvard.edu
Topics discussed will include:
- Initial steps for gathering information and finding qualified professionals
- Overview of the various home rebuilding strategies, with pros & cons of each
- Understanding the design, permitting, and construction processes
- Setting expectations for zoning code regulations, costs, and construction timelines
- Best practices for fire hardening
- Pitfalls to avoid, and resources for success
With nearly 25 years of experience practicing architecture in Los Angeles, Ed has in-depth expertise in single-family home design, local regulations, and construction processes. His office has received over 30 design awards, including numerous local, state, and national honors from the American Institute of Architects. In 2018, the office was chosen as the AIA Los Angeles Emerging Practice Presidential Honoree, and was selected for Architectural Record’s Design Vanguard award. Ed is a California-registered architect and holds an MArch from Harvard’s Graduate School of Design and a BA in Architecture from UC Berkeley.
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