#interview with Laurie Fisher, AIA of PHNX Development
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| Laurie Fisher, AIA of PHNX Development |
This episode is part of a series on the Wildfire Rebuild in the Los Angeles and Altadena and Environs
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Listen to podcast with Laurie Fisher, AIA of PHNX Development here
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| Laurie's Greatest Holiday Party Ever, December 2022 3 women architects l. to r. Me, Laurie Fisher, Kristy Byers |
I think I met Laurie Fisher at her party, "The Greatest Holiday Party Ever" which I was invited to by my good friend and "fellow" architect, Kristy Byers. Laurie Fisher and I had maybe met at another time, but we became reacquainted at her party in December 2022, pretty much parties that were coming out of covid and held promise for a new future.... We had also been in an exhibit called, "Breaking Barriers: Women in Environmental Design" which was formed by Catherine Darragh who was part of the group she had formed, "Friends of San Diego Architecture" and wanted to have an exhibit focusing on women in San Diego design. Catherine and I had actually met years before as her son and I had gone to architecture school together and though he did not refer me to his mother, she found me on LinkedIn, I am grateful that we were able to connect again and I am now looking for another place to hold the exhibit again, so if you are in San Diego and would like to host this exhibit and have a place for us to do a symposium on Women in San Diego Architecture, please let me know by contacting me through my website.
Also I am in an exhibit at Taliesin West in Scottsdale, Arizona if you would like to see that while you are visiting the Winter Home of Frank Lloyd Wright and stay in touch for those of you who would like to know of upcoming events in that area!!!!
Laurie Fisher – CEO & Founder, PHNX Development
A visionary in fire-resilient, net-zero homebuilding, Laurie Fisher is redefining what it means
to build for the future. As a California Registered Architect, Legacy LEED Accredited
Professional TM, and Licensed General Contractor, she brings 25+ years of expertise in high-
performance design and construction, both in the U.S. and abroad.
As CEO & Founder of PHNX Development, Laurie pioneered the PHNX Home—the first-of-
its-kind Type 1-A Non-Combustible, net-zero custom home designed to withstand fire and
climate challenges. With deep expertise in Insulated Concrete Form (ICF) construction, she
has become a recognized leader in building homes that are not only stronger and safer but
also highly energy-efficient and fully customizable.
Laurie’s work has been recognized across the design and construction industry, earning
accolades for both innovation and sustainability. Prior to PHNX, she founded and led LC
Fisher Architecture, Inc., where she spent nearly two decades shaping high-end residential and
commercial projects with a focus on resilience and efficiency.
But Laurie’s impact goes beyond architecture. She is certified in Crisis Intervention and
Trauma-Informed Care, bringing a human-centered approach to rebuilding. After working
closely with wildfire survivors, she saw firsthand the immense challenges they face—not just in
construction, but in navigating insurance, financing, and emotional recovery. This inspired her to
create PHNX as a compassionate, survivor-first solution that treats every homeowner
with dignity, transparency, and respect.
At PHNX Development, Laurie continues to push the boundaries of fire-resistant, sustainable
homebuilding, leading the charge in rethinking resilience for the modern world.
Laurie's Three Classic Buildings:
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| Villa Savoye, France, Le Corbusier |
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| Hollyhock House, Los Angeles, California, Frank Lloyd Wright |
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| Sketch of the Hollyhock House by Michele Grace Hottel, Architect |
Link to article about the Hollyhock House and the Furniture:
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