About PAS
Our Story. Our Vision.
About PAS Architects: We are a purpose-driven adaptive architecture firm rooted in listening — to the land, to our clients, and to the context of every project. Founded by Larry Phong, a licensed architect in both California and Texas, PAS Architects stands as a leading California architecture firm focused on creating sustainable, thoughtful spaces. Guided by passive and adaptive principles, our work as a sustainable architecture firm is about designing places that endure — places that serve people, elevate daily life, and respect the planet. From vision to construction, we build with clarity, care, and long-term impact.
“Architecture is a dialogue — with site, climate, and community. I believe our job is to listen first, then respond with care and clarity.”
— Larry Phong, Architect
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Title | Founder & Principal Architect |
| Name | Larry Phong |
| Practice | PAS Architects | California architecture firm |
| Licenses | CA Architect (C-40875); TX Architect (31220) |
| NCARB | Certificate Holder (109143) |
| Languages | English & Vietnamese |
| Education | BArch, Cal Poly Pomona College of Environmental Design |
| Philosophy | Passive • Adaptive • Sustainable—architecture that feels right, performs well, and belongs to its place. |
“Architecture is a dialogue — with site, climate, and community. I believe our job is to listen first, then respond with care and clarity.”
— Larry Phong, Architect
| Our Ambition | At PAS Architects, we design for life and build for the future. As an adaptive architecture firm, we lead with passive strategies and sustainable values—creating spaces that serve both people and planet. |
| Our Vision | Guided by the vision of Larry Phong, architect and founder, we aim to reshape both urban and rural environments through regenerative design—one space, one home, one city at a time. |
| Our Approach | More than just a California architecture firm, we’re a collaborative, purpose-driven practice. As a sustainable architecture firm, we build with context, care, and long-term impact in mind—starting in California and growing outward. |
| Our Ethos | At PAS Architects, we do more than design buildings — we create places that belong to their environment, elevate daily life, and endure over time. This is the heart of our work as an adaptive architecture firm. |
| Passive by Nature | We lead with passive design strategies — prioritizing energy efficiency and climate responsiveness from the very beginning. These principles ground every decision we make as a sustainable architecture firm. |
| Adaptive by Design | Our architecture is flexible, contextual, and future-ready. As a thoughtful California architecture firm, we create spaces that respond to your needs and evolve with time. |
| Sustainable at the Core | Every material, method, and move is guided by long-term environmental thinking. This is what defines PAS Architects as a truly sustainable architecture firm. |
| Collaborative Process | Led by Larry Phong, architect, our team works with you — not just for you. We align your vision and goals through open dialogue and shared trust. |
