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Dovid Feld, AIA NCARB LEED AP BD+C, is one of the only architects in Los Angeles approved under the City's Building Plan Self-Certification Pilot Program — a designation specifically created to help Palisades homeowners rebuild faster, with less bureaucratic delay.
450+ Projects Completed | 500+ Residential Units Designed
Licensed AIA Member | Self-Certified Architect
Why This Rebuild Is Different
Rebuilding in the Palisades isn't like a standard home project. You're navigating insurance claims, lot compliance, updated fire zone requirements, and a city permitting process that can take 6–9 months under normal circumstances.
The architects who will serve you best aren't just good designers — they're experts at moving projects through Los Angeles's complex permitting system. That's exactly what Feld and Associates does.
The Self-Certification Advantage
The City of Los Angeles created the Building Plan Self-Certification Pilot Program specifically to help accelerate rebuilding in fire-affected areas like Pacific Palisades. Architects accepted into this program are authorized to certify code compliance directly — bypassing the standard LADBS plan check queue.
Dovid Feld is one of a select group of architects approved for this program.
What this means for you:
Faster path to permit approval for eligible rebuild projects
Reduced back-and-forth with city plan checkers
An architect who takes personal responsibility for your project's code compliance
Streamlined process for rebuilding a home similar to what was previously there
How the Process Works
We guide you through every phase — from the first site visit to the day you pull your permit.
Phase 1 — Due Diligence (1–4 weeks) We research your lot, review ownership documents, and provide a written report describing your development options and any constraints.
Phase 2 — Schematic Design (3–4 weeks) We develop your initial plans, elevations, and sections. You review and approve before we move forward.
Phase 3 — Design Development & Construction Documents (6–8 weeks) We build out the full architectural package — structural, interior, MEP, landscape, and grading drawings as needed — coordinated with our engineering consultants.
Phase 4 — City Submission & Permitting We submit your complete drawing package to the city, manage department clearances, respond to corrections, and work with LADBS plan checkers to get your project to RTI (Ready to Issue) status.
Typical timeline: 6–9 months from contract to permit-ready (Timeline varies based on project scope and required city departments)
Dovid Feld, AIA NCARB LEED AP BD+C,Principal Architect, Feld and Associates
Dovid trained at SCI-Arc, one of the most rigorous architecture programs in the world, and has spent his career designing and permitting residential and mixed-use projects across Los Angeles. He holds credentials from the American Institute of Architects (AIA), the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB), and is a LEED Accredited Professional in Building Design and Construction.
His team has completed 450+ projects in LA, with deep experience navigating the city's permitting system — from standard residential projects to complex HPOZ reviews and fire zone compliance.
Dovid is one of a select group of architects accepted into the City's Palisades Building Plan Self-Certification Pilot Program.