innovative home design proves it can be doneThe last time the Acorn visited Leo Paulo’s rebuilding project on Santa Cruz Way in March, there wasn’t a roof overhead. When the Acorn first visited the site in the spring, Paulo had become one of the first homeowners in Ventura County rebuilding with a structural concrete insulated panel system rather than tra­ditional wood framing. The concrete sys­tem also eliminates the need for tradi­tional wall and attic insulation, while the home’s thick concrete shell helps regulate indoor temperatures. While a handful of rebuilding proj­ects have begun—including Paulo’s and another nearby home using the same panel system—many lots remain va­cant as homeowners continue working through insurance settlements, engi­neering requirements and the high cost of rebuilding. Instead, he hopes to invite the friends and neighbors who helped him through the rebuilding process to thank them personally.