David Hertz & Studio of Environmental Architecture

Q: How is David Hertz & Studio of Environmental Architecture rated?

David Hertz & Studio of Environmental Architecture is currently rated 4.9 overall out of 5

Q: What services does David Hertz & Studio of Environmental Architecture provide?

David Hertz & Studio of Environmental Architecture provides the following services: Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs), Architectural Design, Architectural Drawings, Barn Design & Construction, Building Design, Custom Homes, Energy-Efficient Homes, Garage Design, Green Building, Guesthouse Design & Construction, Historic Building Conservation, Home Additions, Home Extensions, Home Remodeling, Home Restoration, Multigenerational Homes, New Home Construction, Passive Solar Heating & Cooling, Pool House Design & Construction, Project Management, Sustainable Design, Tiny House Construction, Custom Home

Q: Where does David Hertz & Studio of Environmental Architecture provide services?

David Hertz & Studio of Environmental Architecture provides services in the following areas: Calabasas, Hidden Hills, Malibu, Thousand Oaks, Topanga, Westlake Village, Woodland Hills, Bel Air, Beverly Hills, Brentwood Los Angeles, Culver City, El Segundo, Hermosa Beach, Hollywood, Los Angeles, Manhattan Beach, Marina Del Rey, Pacific Palisades, Playa Del Rey, Playa Vista, Redondo Beach, Santa Monica, Torrance, Venice, West Hollywood, Ventura

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David Hertz Architects, operating as the Studio of Environmental Architecture (SEA), is a full-service green architecture and design firm. David Hertz Architects has over 40 years of experience creating sustainable and regenerative spaces and decades of expertise in disaster recovery and rebuilding, including those following the Green Meadows Fire, Woolsey Fire, and Thomas Fires. Our fire rebuild work spans Los Angeles and Ventura Counties and communities such as Malibu, Ventura, and Pacific Palisades, providing expertise in navigating insurance claims, entitlement processes, and expedited permitting. The work of David Hertz Architects emphasizes innovative design techniques, home hardening, and materials that can help to protect against damage or destruction from wildfires. Through thoughtful design focusing on resilience and climate adaptation and specializing in regenerative and adaptive systems, David Hertz Architects aims to strengthen the built environment against an increasingly challenging natural world.

Services Provided

Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs), Architectural Design, Architectural Drawings, Barn Design & Construction, Building Design, Custom Homes, Energy-Efficient Homes, Garage Design, Green Building, Guesthouse Design & Construction, Historic Building Conservation, Home Additions, Home Extensions, Home Remodeling, Home Restoration, Multigenerational Homes, New Home Construction, Passive Solar Heating & Cooling, Pool House Design & Construction, Project Management, Sustainable Design, Tiny House Construction, Custom Home

Areas Served

Calabasas, Hidden Hills, Malibu, Thousand Oaks, Topanga, Westlake Village, Woodland Hills, Bel Air, Beverly Hills, Brentwood Los Angeles, Culver City, El Segundo, Hermosa Beach, Hollywood, Los Angeles, Manhattan Beach, Marina Del Rey, Pacific Palisades, Playa Del Rey, Playa Vista, Redondo Beach, Santa Monica, Torrance, Venice, West Hollywood, Ventura

Awards

College of Fellows, American Institute of Architects (FAIA) Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Accredited Professional (LEED AP)

19 Projects

Sail House

Example of an exterior home design in Los Angeles

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David Hertz & Studio of Environmental Architecture

Phone Number

(310) 383-7013

Website

www.davidhertzfaia.com

Address

28128 Pacific Coast Highway
Unit 98
Malibu, CA 90265

License Number

C 25190

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10 Reviews for David Hertz & Studio of Environmental Architecture

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Epic Construction Inc.

As a General Contractor I have been collaborating with David Hertz and his Team for over 25 years; they are knowledgeable, polished, and simply outstanding at what they do. David is one of the most creative and informed architects I've ever worked with. Without a doubt, I would recommend him to a future client.

February 28, 2025

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Thank you, Epic Team! It's been great working with you, and hoping to do many more projects together!

Carol L

I worked with an architect that shares my common interests in the environment to build my dream house and found meaningful friendship, as the cherry on top! During my first meeting with David, he asked me what was most important to me. We started there and built upon that. He introduced me to all of the green options for materials, radiant heat, water reclamation systems and so on. Everyone in his office was wonderful and easy to communicate with. David had the idea to use tilt-up concrete walls on the side of my house that faces a busy street to help block out noise. Watching the process was fascinating and fun. The day the walls were raised by a crane, all within a couple of hours, it was quite exciting. People who visit my house always comment that it seems like a oasis in the middle of a chaotic Venice corner. It feels like a home, not a showplace, yet truly stunning and unique.

February 26, 2025

Comment from David Hertz & Studio of Environmental Architecture:

Thank you, Carol! It was a pleasure working with you!

chantalwunderlich

I have had the pleasure of working with David Hertz, Architects & Studio of Environmental Architecture, on my new home in Santa Monica for nearly a year. I’ve found them highly professional, easy to work with, prompt, and transparent. Our work together has been imaginative and true to the highest standard. David has been a good listener, attentive to my needs and wishes. He has provided expert guidance on sustainable materials and energy-efficient design. I’m pleased with the outcomes of my remodel and look forward to adding a new home office and ADU, which we’ve planned to build together. I recommend David Hertz Architects & Studio of Environmental Architecture to anyone seeking to make something beautiful and have it seen through with ease and attention to sustainable design.

February 25, 2025Last modified:February 25, 2025

Comment from David Hertz & Studio of Environmental Architecture:

Thank you Chantal! We have truly enjoyed working together with you!

Padraic Hannon

Working with David and his team has been phenomenal. We have a challenging property and one with a lot of design integrity. Originally designed by Doug Rucker, David and his team have been diligent in ensuring we don’t add complications to the original design while updating it to adapt to our needs. Watching him work from a design personal while being able to balance the complexity of the local ordinances has been akin to watching a skilled conductor. I would absolutely work with him again

February 25, 2025

Comment from David Hertz & Studio of Environmental Architecture:

Thank you, Paddy! It's been a pleasure working with you!

Archwork

I have known and admired David's work in southern CA for many years. I find him to be extremely talented in his unique approach to architecture and considerable product design. I love his intense dedication toward providing unique design approach experiences with a joie-de-vivre that is infectious. Several years ago I purchased a Hertz designed glass and concrete patio table that has withstood the ravages of climate, wind force and other calamities without problem. I am proud of ownership of his work, his professional ethics and exceptional design creativity. I highly recommend him as a fun architect who will surprise you with his ingenious solutions. His table matches perfectly with my patio-designed seating. Thanks David!

June 24, 2013Last modified:June 24, 2013

Comment from David Hertz & Studio of Environmental Architecture:

Thank you, Archwork! So glad to hear you are enjoying your patio table!

abramsd

It's hard not to be effusive in reviewing David and his work. We have been working together for about a year now on a large project, and it's been nothing but a pleasure. David brings incredible knowledge and vision, fantastic ideas, inspiring creativity, cost-consciousness, and a wealth of experience to every work product, meeting, and discussion. He's responsive to questions and feedback, and always keeps the big picture of the project in mind. His design instinct is jealousy-inducing, and he has an amazing touch with indoor/outdoor living spaces. His sensitivity to the environment through sustainable building comes from deep in his core. All these great qualities are reflected in his staff, who are always professional, friendly, and extremely talented in their own right. If you're lucky enough to work with David and SEA, I'm confident you'll have a similar review.

March 17, 2013

Comment from David Hertz & Studio of Environmental Architecture:

Thank you for the trust and collaboration over the years!

nicola1965

The reason we chose David is that his aesthethic matched ours and we liked his 'holistic' approach to house design. He designs homes to live in which sounds obvious but is not always when it comes to architects. His green approach was important plus his willingness to work in challenging locations. We will be building a home on a tiny Caribbean island. He is very patient and flexible about how he works with his clients.

March 12, 2013

Comment from David Hertz & Studio of Environmental Architecture:

Thank you, Nicola! It's been a pleasure working with you!

Carol Levy

I found David Hertz through a google search for green architects in Venice, but when we met for the first time and I realized that it was his house featured in the show Californication, I hired him on the spot. I have enjoyed the process of design and construction with David and his crew. They were professional and easy to deal with and I am happy to now call him my friend, as well.

March 5, 2013

Comment from David Hertz & Studio of Environmental Architecture:

Carol, we enjoyed working together! Thank you for your trust and friendship over the years!

teddycoach

David Hertz and his team represent the highest level of modern aesthetics, Asian fusion design, cutting age sustainability in eco design and materials, surfer beach vibe and warm and inviting interiors juxtaposed with cool and digital age exteriors. David is exemplary in his ability to communicate with his clients in a warm and caring way. He makes you feel like he cares about the outcome as much as you do and he understands the impact having a new environment to dwell in can make in your life. We have been very happy with our home and felt so comfortable and appreciate of working with David.

March 5, 2013

gocentric

David and his studio have defined the new Southern California vernacular. They excel at creating the indoor-outdoor living that fits the climate and lifestyle and have made modern/contemporary architecture warm and inviting. They are designing a 92-key hotel for us in Venice, CA and we are thrilled with the results.

March 5, 2013

Comment from David Hertz & Studio of Environmental Architecture:

Thank you so much for your review, we really appreciate it so much!

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13 Comments

Commented: Pivot doorThe door was custom built.

July 29, 2013

Commented: Is there light emanating from the top and bottom of the mirror? How?The mirror is mounted off the wall enough to fit a strip of LED lights behind.

July 22, 2013

Commented: Is the floor concrete? I don't see any seams. Love it.Yes. It is Gyp-Crete is the smooth finish you see its over laid the radiant floor to add thermal mass and smooth the surface.

May 21, 2013

Commented: Love this Kitchen woodwork.These Cabinets are American Walnut

May 18, 2013

Commented: What materials coat the outside wall? Polished concrete ?Steel troweled Stucco is the surface technique for the exterior. This is a traditionally framed house with steel supports with a stucco exterior.

March 8, 2013

Commented: Fire Pit CodesThis was an existing fireplace and not subject to code.

February 11, 2013

David Hertz & Studio of Environmental Architecture