A visionary architect's radical approach to sustainable design collides with devastating reality when wildfire consumes the historic town of Lahaina. Shaped by early experiences in Alaska's pristine wilderness and a lifelong fascination with harnessing natural energy, David's off-grid philosophy was once dismissed as idealistic and impractical. But when disaster strikes paradise, his moment arrives unexpectedly - transforming personal conviction into community salvation. This intimate documentary captures a pivotal moment when environmental idealism becomes an urgent necessity. As Hawaii faces its climate reckoning, one man's journey from outsider to essential community builder reveals a powerful truth: what we once considered optional luxury may be our only path forward. Once for the few, now for all.