Exciting things are coming to this lot! A 1200 sq ft ADU is planned here, creating a perfect home for the owner's daughter. We're in the permitting process and look forward to breaking ground soon.

Aerial view of a residential area with a vacant lot, surrounding houses, and parked cars on a curved street. The vacant lot has markings for construction.
Three cylindrical soil samples labeled with depths 7ft, 3ft, and 1ft.
Single-story ADU under construction, Clairemont Mesa East

In the permit process and is expected to break ground in the summer of 2026

This is a two-story ADU that looks like a commercial building - There will be one unit on the first floor and two master bedroom suites on each floor.

Architectural section drawing of a multi-story building with labeled levels, stairs, cars in a garage, and detailed structural elements.
technical blueprint of a structural layout with measurements and annotations

These side-by-side duplexes showcase the potential of thoughtful design. Although the permitting process for their traditional framing was complex, this project inspired us to transition to more sustainable and efficient building techniques, including ICF and modern framing, with a growing emphasis on passive house principles.

Construction site with foundation work, wooden forms, concrete rebar, wheelbarrow, and trees in the background.
Partial construction of a wooden house frame with debris in front, surrounded by a chain-link fence.
Incomplete two-story building under construction with wooden framework and debris in front
Residential building construction site with two framed houses, chain-link fence, and portable toilet.

One of our first Passive House applications. We used liquid-applied flashing and triple-pane windows.

Single-story house with solar panels on roof, green exterior, white garage door, surrounded by trees.
Home renovation scene with large window framing facing a modern street view, featuring a red car parked outside.
Exterior wall under construction with green sheathing and plywood, electrical outlets visible.
Close-up of building wall with green siding, black sealing, and textured surface
House under renovation with stone veneer installation, plastic-covered windows, and a person sitting on the left.
Building exterior under renovation with stucco application, partially covered windows, hose on ground, and trees in background.

This was a retrofit on an existing house. The framing had termite damage and dry rot, so the framing had to be replaced. The Zip system green board has closed cell foam attached to stop thermal bridging (heat or cold transferring into the inside). The Delta lath system holds the exterior finish 3/4 inch from the wall. So if water penetrated, it would only go down and not into the house. The lath system is also woven fiberglass, so no rusting metal occurs on the exterior. The stone veneer is attached using the concrete base coat.

The client wanted us to finish the back of their house to resemble Yosemite National Park.

Luxury house with pool and garden

St. John’s Hospital (Santa Monica)

Worked as a Project Engineer on the CO-GEN (power plant) & D&T (Diagnostics and Therapeutics) building. J.A. Jones Construction at the time.

Modern curved office building with green landscaping
Construction site with cranes and covered building
Construction site with exposed ceiling conduits and cables

20 lbs. earlier :(

Construction worker in a safety vest holding a hard hat standing indoors at a construction site
urban construction site with tall steel structure and buildings

Women’s health spa - off Wilshire Blvd.

We designed and built his health spa with laser treatments and aesthetician services. This suite was built after we finished its Men’s hair treatment clinic on a separate floor.

Modern waiting room with reception desk, brochures, chairs, and city view.
Spa treatment room, with massage table, skincare equipment, and wooden cabinets.
Hallway with light teal walls, tiled floor, wall-mounted light, and a mural at the end depicting a seaside balcony scene.
Medical examination room with a view of a cityscape through a window, featuring a medical bed, cabinets, and blue walls.
Medical examination room with chair and equipment, blue walls, and window with curtains.

Sushi Restaurant - 20 steps from Venice Beach (the sand) we couldn’t find a framer quick enough so we self performed this build.

The image shows a building entrance with a dark brown double glass door, a window above the door, and a small window on the right side. There is a lamp post in front of the building, and a patio heater is visible to the right of the door. A person is reflected in the glass door, taking the photo. The building has a white or light gray facade, with a balcony on the top floor enclosed by a metal railing.
Interior of a restaurant or cafe with wooden tables, chairs, a black wall with Japanese or Chinese script, and a large window letting in natural light. There are refrigeration display cases on the tables, some clutter, and a monitor on the wall showing an image of colorful flowers.
Indoor room with black chalkboard wall covered in large Japanese or Chinese characters, wooden trim around windows, and shelves with dishes, cups, and a table with a white cloth.
Interior of a restaurant or cafe with a wooden counter, chairs, and walls decorated with Japanese writing and artwork, including a colorful fish painting.
Empty hallway with wood-paneled walls and ceiling, and a blue painted floor. A small table with electronic equipment and supplies is positioned to the right.
Modern office buildings with reflective glass, FedEx truck, and cars in urban setting.

Century City Doctors Hospital (CCDH) worked with Estrin Hinds Construction

Building out this whole building as a hospital. It’s too bad it was closed down. The owners were unable to make it work. It was used as a movie set a few years after it closed.

Empty hospital operating room with surgical lights, medical equipment, and an examination table.
Hospital corridor with scrub sinks, soap dispensers, and doors to operating rooms.
Hospital reception area with staff and patients, medical equipment, and a hallway.
Hospital room with bed, medical equipment, blue wall, large window, chair, and curtains.