ABOUT

At California Home Designs, we believe a home should be more than just visually appealing—it should support your lifestyle, well-being, and the environment. Our focus is on creating spaces that are both beautiful and functional, integrating sustainability, resilience, and comfort to enhance everyday living.

Our designs blend organic modern style with sustainable building practices, wildfire resilience, and smart home technology, creating a refined yet durable living experience. While traditional interior design often prioritizes aesthetics alone, California Home Designs integrates function, sustainability, and climate adaptation into every space.

Led by Lauren Michele, an expert in urban planning, climate policy, and sustainable development, we craft homes that are not only beautiful but future-ready—designed to withstand climate challenges while promoting energy efficiency and healthy living.

EXPERIENCE

Lauren Michele has over a decade of expertise in sustainability consulting. She specializes in net-zero energy and wildfire-resilient home design, integrating energy-efficient construction, advanced technology, and disaster recovery planning to create innovative, enduring homes. Her work includes new construction and green building strategies for long-term sustainability.

Her projects comply with CALGreen, the nation’s strictest Green Building Standards. She is also Wildfire Defense Certified with CAL FIRE & USGBC. With experience in custom home building, historic preservation, and modern design, she creates spaces ranging from small ADUs to larger homes that balance design, function, and sustainability.

Lauren’s work has been featured in newspapers and magazines, recognized for merging timeless aesthetics with cutting-edge sustainability. She also contributes to policy initiatives shaping climate-resilient development.

SERVICES

• Sustainable Home Design
• Design Services for New Construction, ADU, and Custom Homes
• Wildfire-Resilient Home Design
• Net-Zero Energy Home Design
• Energy-Efficient Building Design
• Technology & Electrification
• Smart Home + Green Technology Design
• Home Electrification + Decarbonization Design
• Electric Home and Renewable Energy Rebates
• Solar Energy, Battery Storage, Electrical Vehicle Charging, and Mechanical Systems Planning
• Rebuilding & Resilience
• LA Rebuild + Altadena Resilient Rebuild
• Rebuild Site Planning, Floorplans, and Permitting Guidance
• Construction Quote Coordination in Partnership with Builder
• Fire-Resistant Building Materials and Design Strategies
• Development & Policy Support
• Sustainability Consulting Services
• Residential Development Planning + Design