PARAVANT Architects is an innovative international architecture and planning firm. We bring design expertise from around the world to our office in Los Angeles, California. While client satisfaction is forefront in our practice, we strive to approach each project in a thoughtful way, offering a unique solution that fits the client needs while maintaining the fiscal parameters of the project. With a combined experience in the profession, PARAVANT draws from experience in the U.S., Central America, Asia, the Middle East and throughout Europe to offer our clients an international, multifaceted approach to design.
Based on the founding partners’ work experiences and education in Germany, one of the leading nations in sustainable architecture and Passive House construction, PARAVANT is keenly aware of the need for an environmentally conscious approach. We design our buildings to the international Passive House construction standard and encourage our clients to commission low operational and embedded carbon buildings to make responsible decisions for future generations.
sustainability
PARAVANT Architects believes in a carbon neutral, all renewable energy future - The built environment is a critical component in achieving that future.
We design our projects to the International Passive House standard which is the key strategy to minimize operational and embedded carbon creating resource-efficient buildings.
All electric Passive House buildings paired with renewable energy sources (on-site & grid) will help us achieve truly Zero Carbon Buildings.
architecture the art of crafting extraordinary spaces
PARAVANT Architects provides architectural and Passive House Design services for new construction and remodeling projects. Our work primarily consists of, but is not limited to, residential, commercial, mixed use and cultural building types.
We offer pre-design services such as initial feasibility studies, assistance with programming and space planning. Architectural services are sequenced into the conceptual / schematic design phase, design development phase, construction document phase and the construction observation phase.
PARAVANT is encouraging clients to certify buildings as a “Passive House Basic”, “Passive House Plus” or “Passive House Premium”, “EnerPHit” remodel or “Low Energy Building” with the international Passive House Institute. Other certifications such as LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design), or Living Building Challenge are available.
founding partners
turning passion into a profession
Christian Kienapfel
CPHD/C, LEED-AP, Architect
Architekt (Germany)
Born in West-Berlin and raised in Germany, Christian Kienapfel received his Master of Architecture degree from the University of Applied Sciences in Cottbus. Christian came to the U.S. as a Fulbright Scholar and received a Master Degree in Architecture from Virginia Tech.
He is a Certified Passive House Designer (CPHD/C), LEED AP and a licensed architect in California and Germany. Christian has over 25 years of international experience in the architectural profession with the planning of various building types in the U.S., Germany, Italy, Malaysia and Costa Rica, including commercial buildings, theaters, high-rise construction, religious & community projects as well single and multi-family residential buildings.
Christian Kienapfel has taught architecture, hospitality/interior design studios and been invited as guest lecturer at various international conferences.
He serves a board member of Passive House California (PHCA) since 2017 and is the architect of one of the first certified Passive Houses in Los Angeles.
Halil Dolan
CPHD/C, LEED-AP, Architect
Architekt (Germany)
Born in Stuttgart and raised both in Germany and Turkey, Halil Dolan received his Master of Architecture degree from the University of Applied Sciences in Stuttgart. He also attended the Ecole d’ Architecture de Paris La Defense. Halil came to the United States as a Fulbright Scholar, receiving a Master Degree from Virginia Tech.
Halil is a registered Architect in Germany and a LEED Green Associate. Halil has over 25 years of experience in numerous large-scale institutional, residential and mixed-use urban projects in Dublin, Manila, Beijing, Hong Kong, Macau, Harbin, Weihai, Dalian, Chongqing, Guangzhou, Taipei and Tianjin as well as in institutional, civic and residential projects in the US.
Over the past 10 years, Halil has taught architecture design studios, lectured, and been invited as guest critic at various universities and conferences.
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Marcus Brown
Associate
AIA Architect, NCARB, LEED AP (USA)
Born in Stuttgart and raised in the U.S. and Germany, Marcus Brown received his Master of Architecture degree from Virginia Tech in Blacksburg, Virginia. Marcus is a member of the American Institute of Architects, LEED AP and is an NCARB certified and registered architect in Virginia & South Carolina. He has a diverse education, including his degree in Architecture; he has degrees in Environmental Design and Construction Science from Texas A&M University. Marcus has over 16 years of experience in the profession with multiple building types, including single and multifamily residential, commercial, religious and municipal. Since 2003, Marcus has taught design studios, lectured, and been invited as guest critic at various universities and conferences.