Prefab housing builders seek to show their stuff in L.A. fire recovery

The fires that tore through Los Angeles in 2025 exposed a housing shortage that was already stretched thin, with demand far outpacing what was available. In April, Jonathan and Marisol Talbot became the first family to receive a climate-resilient Reframe bungalow, complete with a backyard ADU, after their home burned down in the Eaton fire. The units were designed and manufactured at our Massachusetts facility, then delivered to LA faster than conventional construction allows.

"It was like a match made in heaven," Talbot said. "Listening to other people in the neighborhood talk about their issues, permitting, going back and forth going to the permitting office. My wife and I didn't have to deal with any of that."

Knowing our work eased some of the stress of rebuilding is why we keep building, not just houses, but a clear path forward for people who need one. Reframe designs and builds climate-resilient housing that's faster and more affordable than the traditional approach. To meet demand, we've expanded into LA and continue growing across the country.

Families rebuilding after the fires need homes in months, not years, and most builders can't move that fast. We're proud to make that difference, in LA and everywhere else we build.