Celebrating Design
WHA’s 2023 AIAOC Design Awards & SoCal MAME Finalists Every project that comes across our desks at WHA creates an opportunity for us…
Tag: community design
Fire Safe Construction: A Personal Retrospective of the Silverado Fire, Three Years Later
WHA Building Safety Series Daily Mail Just before Halloween 2020, the Silverado Fire broke out in the mountains of Orange County. I had…
2030 and Beyond: Visions for Urban Planning for the Future
As architects, urban planners, designers, and city representatives, we stand on the forefront of shaping the urban landscapes that will define the next…
The Power of Thoughtful Amenities
In the ever-evolving landscape of modern living, the importance of amenities in shaping communities cannot be overstated. These amenities not only provide spaces…
Unity and Spirit in Master-Planned Communities
July 4th, better known as Independence Day, is a cherished American holiday celebrating freedom and the American spirit. In today’s master-planned communities, this…
WHA | Where Planning Meets Architecture
As a full-service land planning and architectural design firm, WHA is filled with talented professionals in the disciplines of Architecture, Planning, Community Design,…
Spotlight on Thesis: University of California Irvine, Masters of Urban and Regional Planning
Ladera Ranch | Ladera Ranch, CA This past week, I spoke with WHA’s own Julia Malisos to discuss her master’s thesis…