X 2.5 CASE STUDY

Los Angeles, California

X2.5 showcases a cost-effective development strategy available to homeowners who were impacted by the recent Los Angeles fires. This strategy enables residents to remain and rebuild in the areas impacted by the fires. Splitting an R1 lot enables owners to either sell off half of their lot to fund their rebuild or utilize the second lot as an income property. X2.5 reimagines the typical 50 x 130-foot lots, providing a robust housing model for high fire severity zones. Utilizing the advancements in mass timber construction, X2.5 applies cross laminated timber (CLT) panels.

This method offers much greater fire protection over typical type V construction. In addition, the CLT structural system creates a smaller carbon footprint than steel or concrete.