How can I submit a design to the Catalog?

If you’re interested in submitting a design, start by filling out our Designer Intake Form. Our team will get back to you with a design prompt and the timeline for a concept design submission.

Does the Foothill Catalog provide design guidelines?

Yes! Once you fill out the Designer Intake Form, our team will be in touch with a sample lot size, target square footage, local architectural style guide, Altadena’s community standards and zoning guidelines to help you get started.

What happens after the concept design stage?

If your design is selected to be featured in the Catalog, you may choose to proceed with one of the three Tracks outlined below:

1.      Standard Design Track: The Designer carries a conceptual design through SD ("The Work"). The copyright is transferred from The Designer to The Foundation. The Foundation subsequently takes over as AOR, progresses The Work through CDs, Permitting, and any construction phase activities agreed to between The Foundation and the Licensee.

2.      Extended Design Track (Architects only): The Designer carries a conceptual design through CD and is responsible for their own consultant team. The copyright is transferred from The Designer to The Foundation. The Foundation subsequently takes over as AOR, progresses The Work through  Permitting and any construction phase activities agreed to between The Foundation and the Licensee.

3. Independent Design Track (Architects only): The Designer carries a conceptual design through Permitting and is responsible for their own consultant team. The Designer retains ownership over The Work, which is featured in the Catalog if it aligns with The Foundation's standards.

What is the compensation structure? 

The concept design submission is a pro-bono exercise.

After a plan is pre-approved and published in the Catalog, Standard and Extended Design Track participants are compensated per home design licensed.

Independent Design Track participants will contract with homeowners directly once the design is selected. 

Will designers and other professionals be credited for their contributions?

Absolutely - every contributor will be acknowledged as a designer or design architect on the materials they produce unless requested otherwise. Recognizing the work of professionals, especially those who contributed to the community in a time of need, is a top priority for the Foundation.

What role will architects and designers play during each phase?

In the Standard and Extended Design Tracks, the Foothill Catalog will assume the role of Architect of Record to allow for the flexibility of contributing designers to provide what they are willing and remove the risk for long-term exposure. In the design phase, the Foothill Catalog will be managing the development of drawings and the various contributions of volunteer designers. Once a home design is selected by a property owner, the Foothill Catalog will grant license to the homeowner and the builder to use the drawings to construct the home. The property owner will be contracted directly with the builder as is typical.

Will the Foothill Catalog have errors & omissions insurance?

Yes, the Foothill Catalog Foundation will maintain continuous errors & omissions insurance and general liability insurance as acting Architect of Record.

How can I get involved as an Interior Designer or Landscape Architect?

We are beginning to work with interior designers and landscape architects to develop template packages that can be applied across several Catalog homes.

To get involved in this effort please contact us!

Are you hiring? 

We are currently looking to grow our small but robust team. To view our available positions and apply, visit our Careers page.