Rethinking Post-Fire Rebuilding Strategies - Q&A with Zoltan Pali | SPF:architects
2026.04.03 12:00:00 PST Press

Rethinking Post-Fire Rebuilding Strategies - Q&A with Zoltan Pali

Zoltan E. Pali, FAIA, founder of Los Angeles-based architecture firm SPF:a, has a scalable housing prototype that he believes will make homes safer and stronger in the event of a wildfire.

"It’s been over a year since wildfires devastated communities in Los Angeles, and efforts to rebuild are ongoing. One architect working to rebuild in the city’s Pacific Palisades neighborhood is Zoltan Pali, founder and design principal of Los Angeles-based architecture firm SPF:a.

Pali’s Anoka House is a 2,510-square-foot fire-resistant prototype that he hopes will help promote responsible and resilient home design throughout the area. As he currently works with a homeowner to make the concept home a reality in the Palisades, one thing is certain: His goal is not to simply rebuild but to create a smarter solution that will keep occupants safe for years to come..."

See the full Q&A here:

Rethinking Post-Fire Rebuilding Strategies