Meet our Jurors
Best of LaCantina 2026 contest finalists will be determined by LaCantina Doors for the following categories: Best in Show, Best Commercial, Best Rural Residential, Best Urban Residential, Best Suburban Residential, Best Planned/Concept, Best Compact and Most Innovative. We are excited to welcome jurors Joshua Temple, Chase Clark and Architizer's Editorial Team, who will assist in selecting the winners. Learn more about our jurors below!
Joshua Temple
Josh Temple is a licensed contractor with over 30 years of experience in the construction industry. For more than two decades, he has also been a prominent television host, leading hundreds of home improvement shows across HGTV, DIY Network, and Discovery. He is best known for hosting 13 seasons of the popular series House Crashers.
When he's not in front of the camera, Josh continues to build and renovate homes in the Los Angeles area. He has been a trusted collaborator with LaCantina Doors for over 10 years, contributing his expertise and vision to numerous projects. In addition to his work in media and construction, Josh has served as a mentor, judge, and spokesperson for several leading construction manufacturers and their subsidiaries.
Josh is also deeply committed to giving back. As an ambassador for Boys Town, he founded the TradeLife Program, an initiative that teaches at-risk youth valuable skills in construction, welding, and automotive trades. The program also supports students in securing apprenticeships and job placements after high school, helping them build meaningful careers in the trades.
Chase Clark
Chase brings over 15 years of experience in the window and door industry, having built his career on the vendor sales side before transitioning into product development. Now serving as Product Line Manager at LaCantina Doors, he is focused on driving the continued success of the V2 product line and expanding the category to its full potential.
With a deep understanding of premium customer expectations, Chase excels at aligning product innovation with market demand—making him a key asset to LaCantina’s future growth. His ability to translate customer insights into high-performance solutions reflects his commitment to quality and user experience.
Chase is a proud graduate of the University of North Texas at Dallas, where he earned his degree in Applied Arts & Sciences, graduating Summa Cum Laude. Originally from Southern California, he now resides in North Texas, where he enjoys spending time with his wife, Chantel, and their son, Levi.
Architizer's Editorial Team
Architizer’s Editorial Team brings extensive experience in the curation, evaluation, and communication of contemporary architecture. The team reviews and selects projects from around the world for editorial coverage, publications, and Architizer’s global programs, developing a broad perspective on what makes architecture compelling and relevant today. For the Best of LaCantina Competition, the team brings this expertise in architectural curation and project evaluation to the jury process.
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