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ALTADENA'S SURVIVOR-LED COMMUNITY REBUILD PROGRAM


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Altadena, California photo from the the Altadena Historical Society Archives

A Collection of Altadena-Inspired Homes

Thoughtfully designed homes inspired by the architectural character of Altadena and built to exceed today's fire and building standards. 

BROWSE BY

A Clear Path Home.

Building Blocks Partners Tim Vordtriede, Chris Corbett, and Chris Driscoll

Altadena’s only survivor-led, one-stop rebuild program is about one thing: removing the barriers between survivors and home.

 

When Tim Vordtriede’s family lost their home in the Eaton Fire, he quickly encountered the overwhelming obstacles that come with rebuilding. The financial uncertainty. The endless decisions. The complicated process. And the challenge of knowing who to trust.

He knew there had to be a better way.

Too many Altadena survivors face the same barriers. Families who want to return home are confronting financial gaps, decision fatigue, and a rebuilding process that can feel impossible to navigate. What they need isn’t another contractor or consultant—they need a trusted partner who can help guide the entire journey.

Building Blocks was created to provide that clear path home.

Built around the needs of survivors, Building Blocks brings the essential pieces of rebuilding together into one coordinated program. A professional, survivor-led team guides families through the process, while our partnership with an experienced local production builder brings the efficiencies, purchasing power, and predictability of building multiple homes together.

The result is a simpler process, fewer decisions, lower costs, and a trusted team working alongside survivors from beginning to end.

Beautiful homes. Fire-resilient construction. More attainable costs. One team helping Altadena families come home.

The Roadmap Home

Designed by Survivors for Survivors

Guidance From The First Step Until  You're Home

Building Blocks is a turn-key rebuild solution that brings design, engineering, permitting, and construction together into one coordinated process.

No more treasure hunts for information. No information overload. No analysis paralysis. Instead, you get a clear process, straightforward choices, transparent pricing, and a team guiding you from your first questions to the day you move home.

Building Blocks combines the survivor knowledge and architectural expertise of Altadena Collective with the trusted building experience and efficiencies of Comstock Homes. Together, we’ve created a simpler way to rebuild—designed to help Altadena families return home faster, more affordably, and with the support of people who understand what rebuilding really takes.

Your clear path home starts here.

Explore our home plans and transparent pricing right here on the website. When you're ready, contact our team with questions or schedule a free consultation. We’ll help you understand your options, determine which homes work for your lot and budget, and identify the best path forward.

Photo of Altadena fire survivors at a Building Blocks event in 2025.

Turn Key means guided support, fewer steps, and piece of mind.

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“Everyone is here to help and understands how difficult it has been.  Building Blocks gives me hope to return to Atladena”

Eaton Fire Total Loss Survivor

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