AIA California Calendar

ARE/CSE Statewide Study Hub: PPD & PDD
2025-08-18 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Virtual
Study Hub is AIA California”™s pathway for emerging professionals to study and pursue licensure. These statewide ARE study sessions and virtual study groups serve as a hub for education, connection, and community. This portal does not replace other study materials or resources, rather it supplements them, serving as a network and allowing for collaboration between EPs and AIA professionals across California.
This year, we’re streamlining your study experience by grouping commonly paired exams together.
Project Planning & Design (PPD)Â focuses onÂ the preliminary design of sites and buildings. You should be able toÂ demonstrate an understanding of and abilities in design concepts, sustainability/environmental design, universal design, and other forms of governing codes and regulations.
Project Development & Documentation (PDD)Â focuses on the integration and documentation of building systems, material selection, and material assemblies into a project. You should be able to demonstrate an understanding of and abilities in integration of civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and specialty systems into overall project design and documentation.
Host: TBA
Interested in joining our hub where you can ask questions, connect with other members and access resources? Click here
Please make sure you registered for the correct session by using the dropdown in the zoom registration page to select the date you wish to register for. By default it will show the immediate upcoming session first.Â

ARE/CSE Statewide Study Hub: Programming & Analysis (PA)
2025-08-04 18:00 - 19:00, 2025-07-28 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Study Hub is AIA California”™s pathway for emerging professionals to study and pursue licensure. These statewide ARE study sessions and virtual study groups serve as a hub for education, connection, and community. This portal does not replace other study materials or resources, rather it supplements them, serving as a network and allowing for collaboration between EPs and AIA professionals across California.
This year, we’re streamlining your study experience by grouping commonly paired exams together.
Programming & Analysis (PA)Â focuses on the evaluation of project requirements, constraints, and opportunities.Â You should be able to demonstrate an understanding of and abilities in project type analysis, the establishment of qualitative and quantitative project requirements, evaluation of project site and context, and assessment of economic issues.
Host: TBA
Interested in joining our hub where you can ask questions, connect with other members and access resources? Click here
Please make sure you registered for the correct session by using the dropdown in the zoom registration page to select the date you wish to register for. By default it will show the immediate upcoming session first.Â

ARE/CSE Statewide Study Hub: California Supplemental Exam
2025-07-14 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Study Hub is AIA California”™s pathway for emerging professionals to study and pursue licensure. These statewide ARE study sessions and virtual study groups serve as a hub for education, connection, and community. This portal does not replace other study materials or resources, rather it supplements them, serving as a network and allowing for collaboration between EPs and AIA professionals across California.
Host: Matias Santini, AIA
Interested in joining our hub where you can ask questions, connect with other members and access resources? Click here
Please make sure you registered for the correct session by using the dropdown in the zoom registration page to select the date you wish to register for. By default it will show the immediate upcoming session first.Â

ARE/CSE Statewide Study Hub: Programming & Analysis (PA)
2025-06-23 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Study Hub is AIA California”™s pathway for emerging professionals to study and pursue licensure. These statewide ARE study sessions and virtual study groups serve as a hub for education, connection, and community. This portal does not replace other study materials or resources, rather it supplements them, serving as a network and allowing for collaboration between EPs and AIA professionals across California.
This year, we’re streamlining your study experience by grouping commonly paired exams together.
Programming & Analysis (PA)Â focuses on the evaluation of project requirements, constraints, and opportunities.Â You should be able to demonstrate an understanding of and abilities in project type analysis, the establishment of qualitative and quantitative project requirements, evaluation of project site and context, and assessment of economic issues.
Host: Elif Bayram, AIA – Founder of AREQuestions
Interested in joining our hub where you can ask questions, connect with other members and access resources? Click here
Please make sure you registered for the correct session by using the dropdown in the zoom registration page to select the date you wish to register for. By default it will show the immediate upcoming session first.Â
This event was moved from June 30th to June 23rd.

ARE/CSE Statewide Study Hub: Construction & Evaluation (CE)
2025-06-16 18:00 - 19:00, 2025-06-02 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Study Hub is AIA California”™s pathway for emerging professionals to study and pursue licensure. These statewide ARE study sessions and virtual study groups serve as a hub for education, connection, and community. This portal does not replace other study materials or resources, rather it supplements them, serving as a network and allowing for collaboration between EPs and AIA professionals across California.
This year, we’re streamlining your study experience by grouping commonly paired exams together.
Construction & Evaluation (CE)Â focuses on construction contract administration and post-occupancy evaluation of projects. You should be able to demonstrate an understanding of and abilities in construction contract execution, construction support services (including construction observation and shop drawing or submittal review), payment request processing, and project closeout. In addition, candidates must also demonstrate an understanding and abilities in project evaluation of integrated building systems and their performance.
Host: TBA
Interested in joining our hub where you can ask questions, connect with other members and access resources? Click here
Please make sure you registered for the correct session by using the dropdown in the zoom registration page to select the date you wish to register for. By default it will show the immediate upcoming session first.Â

Stand Out: Resume, Portfolio & Interview Strategies for Emerging Architects
2025-06-12 17:00 - 18:30 (America/Los_Angeles)
This engaging panel discussion offers practical insights from leading architects on how emerging professionals can successfully navigate the path from student to hire. Attendees will gain real-world advice on crafting standout resumes and compelling portfolios, making a lasting impression in interviews, and leveraging community and professional engagement to differentiate themselves. Panelists will also share behind-the-scenes perspectives on what firms truly value in candidates and offer simple, actionable tips that participants can implement right away. Ideal for students, recent graduates, and early-career professionals in architecture.

PANEL

Carina Mills, AIA | Senior Director of Talent at RDC-S111
Andrew Goodwin, AIA | Andrew Goodwin Design
Betsey O. Dougherty, FAIA | (retired) Managing Principal at Perkins Eastman Dougherty
Mark Graham, AIA | Senior Principal at PBK Architects, Inc.

ARE/CSE Statewide Study Hub: PcM & PjM
2025-05-05 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Study Hub is AIA California’s pathway for emerging professionals to study and pursue licensure. These statewide ARE study sessions and virtual study groups serve as a hub for education, connection, and community. This portal does not replace other study materials or resources, rather it supplements them, serving as a network and allowing for collaboration between EPs and AIA professionals across California.
This year, we’re streamlining your study experience by grouping commonly paired exams together.
Practice Management (PcM) focuses on the management of architectural practice, including professional ethics, fiduciary responsibilities, and the regulations governing the practice of architecture.
Project Management (PjM) focuses on the management of architectural projects, including organizing principles, contract management, and consultant management. You should be able to demonstrate an understanding of and abilities in quality control, project team configuration, and project scheduling.
Host: Kevin Griendling / AIA East Bay
Interested in joining our hub where you can ask questions, connect with other members and access resources? Click here
Please make sure you registered for the correct session by using the dropdown in the zoom registration page to select the date you wish to register for. By default it will show the immediate upcoming session first.

ARE/CSE Statewide Study Hub: California Supplemental Exam
2025-04-28 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Study Hub is AIA California’s pathway for emerging professionals to study and pursue licensure. These statewide ARE study sessions and virtual study groups serve as a hub for education, connection, and community. This portal does not replace other study materials or resources, rather it supplements them, serving as a network and allowing for collaboration between EPs and AIA professionals across California.
Host: Matias Santini, AIA
Interested in joining our hub where you can ask questions, connect with other members and access resources? Click here
Please make sure you registered for the correct session by using the dropdown in the zoom registration page to select the date you wish to register for. By default it will show the immediate upcoming session first.

ARE/CSE Statewide Study Hub: PcM & PjM
2025-04-21 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Study Hub is AIA California’s pathway for emerging professionals to study and pursue licensure. These statewide ARE study sessions and virtual study groups serve as a hub for education, connection, and community. This portal does not replace other study materials or resources, rather it supplements them, serving as a network and allowing for collaboration between EPs and AIA professionals across California.
This year, we’re streamlining your study experience by grouping commonly paired exams together.
Practice Management(PcM) focuses on the management of architectural practice, including professional ethics, fiduciary responsibilities, and the regulations governing the practice of architecture.
Project Management(PjM) focuses on the management of architectural projects, including organizing principles, contract management, and consultant management. You should be able to demonstrate an understanding of and abilities in quality control, project team configuration, and project scheduling.
Host: Diane Zoura, AIA
Interested in joining our hub where you can ask questions, connect with other members and access resources? Click here
Please make sure you registered for the correct session by using the dropdown in the zoom registration page to select the date you wish to register for. By default it will show the immediate upcoming session first.

ARE/CSE Statewide Study Hub: PcM & PjM
2025-04-07 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Study Hub is AIA California”™s pathway for emerging professionals to study and pursue licensure. These statewide ARE study sessions and virtual study groups serve as a hub for education, connection, and community. This portal does not replace other study materials or resources, rather it supplements them, serving as a network and allowing for collaboration between EPs and AIA professionals across California.
This year, we’re streamlining your study experience by grouping commonly paired exams together.
Practice ManagementÂ (PcM)Â focuses on the management of architectural practice, including professional ethics, fiduciary responsibilities, and the regulations governing the practice of architecture.
Project Management (PjM)Â focuses on the management of architectural projects, including organizing principles, contract management, and consultant management. You should be able to demonstrate an understanding of and abilities in quality control, project team configuration, and project scheduling.
Host: Amanda Wynne, Assoc. AIA
Interested in joining our hub where you can ask questions, connect with other members and access resources? Click here
Please make sure you registered for the correct session by using the dropdown in the zoom registration page to select the date you wish to register for. By default it will show the immediate upcoming session first.Â

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ARE/CSE Statewide Study Hub: PcM & PjM
2025-03-17 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Study Hub is AIA California”™s pathway for emerging professionals to study and pursue licensure. These statewide ARE study sessions and virtual study groups serve as a hub for education, connection, and community. This portal does not replace other study materials or resources, rather it supplements them, serving as a network and allowing for collaboration between EPs and AIA professionals across California.
This year, we’re streamlining your study experience by grouping commonly paired exams together.
Practice ManagementÂ (PcM)Â focuses on the management of architectural practice, including professional ethics, fiduciary responsibilities, and the regulations governing the practice of architecture.
Project Management (PjM)Â focuses on the management of architectural projects, including organizing principles, contract management, and consultant management. You should be able to demonstrate an understanding of and abilities in quality control, project team configuration, and project scheduling.
Host: TBA
Interested in joining our hub where you can ask questions, connect with other members and access resources? Click here
Please make sure you registered for the correct session by using the dropdown in the zoom registration page to select the date you wish to register for. By default it will show the immediate upcoming session first.Â

ARE/CSE Statewide Study Hub: PcM & PjM
2025-03-04 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Please note this session is taking place on a Tuesday
Study Hub is AIA California”™s pathway for emerging professionals to study and pursue licensure. These statewide ARE study sessions and virtual study groups serve as a hub for education, connection, and community. This portal does not replace other study materials or resources, rather it supplements them, serving as a network and allowing for collaboration between EPs and AIA professionals across California.
This year, we’re streamlining your study experience by grouping commonly paired exams together.
Practice ManagementÂ (PcM)Â focuses on the management of architectural practice, including professional ethics, fiduciary responsibilities, and the regulations governing the practice of architecture.
Project Management (PjM)Â focuses on the management of architectural projects, including organizing principles, contract management, and consultant management. You should be able to demonstrate an understanding of and abilities in quality control, project team configuration, and project scheduling.
Host: Mike Riscica – Founder of ARE Bootcamp
Interested in joining our hub where you can ask questions, connect with other members and access resources? Click here
Please make sure you registered for the correct session by using the dropdown in the zoom registration page to select the date you wish to register for. By default it will show the immediate upcoming session first.Â

Study Hub: California Supplemental Examination (CSE)
2024-10-21 18:00 - 19:00 UTC
Study Hub is AIA California”™s pathway for emerging professionals to study and pursue licensure. These statewide ARE study sessions and virtual study groups serve as a hub for education, connection, and community. This portal does not replace other study materials or resources, rather it supplements them, serving as a network and allowing for collaboration between EPs and AIA professionals across California.
Speaker: Ismar Enriquez, AIA, LFA, LEED AP

Study Hub: California Supplemental Examination (CSE)
2024-10-07 18:00 - 19:00 UTC
Study Hub is AIA California”™s pathway for emerging professionals to study and pursue licensure. These statewide ARE study sessions and virtual study groups serve as a hub for education, connection, and community. This portal does not replace other study materials or resources, rather it supplements them, serving as a network and allowing for collaboration between EPs and AIA professionals across California.
Speaker: TBA

Study Hub: California Supplemental Examination (CSE)
2024-09-16 18:00 - 19:00 UTC
Study Hub is AIA California”™s pathway for emerging professionals to study and pursue licensure. These statewide ARE study sessions and virtual study groups serve as a hub for education, connection, and community. This portal does not replace other study materials or resources, rather it supplements them, serving as a network and allowing for collaboration between EPs and AIA professionals across California.
Speaker: Bryn Young (BYoung Design) / AIA San Diego

Study Hub: Project Development & Documentation (PDD)
2024-08-19 18:00 - 19:00 UTC
Study Hub is AIA California”™s pathway for emerging professionals to study and pursue licensure. These statewide ARE study sessions and virtual study groups serve as a hub for education, connection, and community. This portal does not replace other study materials or resources, rather it supplements them, serving as a network and allowing for collaboration between EPs and AIA professionals across California.
Project Development & Documentation (PDD)Â focuses on the integration and documentation of building systems, material selection, and material assemblies into a project. You should be able to demonstrate an understanding of and abilities in integration of civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and specialty systems into overall project design and documentation.
Speaker: Elif Bayram

Study Hub: Project Development & Documentation (PDD)
2024-08-05 18:00 - 19:00 UTC
Study Hub is AIA California”™s pathway for emerging professionals to study and pursue licensure. These statewide ARE study sessions and virtual study groups serve as a hub for education, connection, and community. This portal does not replace other study materials or resources, rather it supplements them, serving as a network and allowing for collaboration between EPs and AIA professionals across California.
Project Development & Documentation (PDD)Â focuses on the integration and documentation of building systems, material selection, and material assemblies into a project. You should be able to demonstrate an understanding of and abilities in integration of civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and specialty systems into overall project design and documentation.
Speaker: Diane Zoura, AIA

Study Hub: Project Development & Documentation (PDD)
2024-07-15 18:00 - 19:00 UTC
Study Hub is AIA California”™s pathway for emerging professionals to study and pursue licensure. These statewide ARE study sessions and virtual study groups serve as a hub for education, connection, and community. This portal does not replace other study materials or resources, rather it supplements them, serving as a network and allowing for collaboration between EPs and AIA professionals across California.
Project Development & Documentation (PDD)Â focuses on the integration and documentation of building systems, material selection, and material assemblies into a project. You should be able to demonstrate an understanding of and abilities in integration of civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and specialty systems into overall project design and documentation.
Speaker: Marco Eacrett, AIA – Managing Principal, SGH Architects
Since graduating from Cal Poly Pomona in 1995, Marco has specialized in master planning, programming, design, and project management of educational facilities throughout California. Marco has had the opportunity to speak at various conferences, seminars, and webinars as a subject matter expert in developing high-functioning learning environments.
Marco has been fortunate to have been taught and mentored by some truly exceptional people throughout the industry. One of his primary goals in life is to invest what he has learned into the lives of others.
Marco is a member of the American Institute of Architects, Coalition for Adequate School Housing, Community College Facilities Coalition, LEED Accredited, and is currently working on obtaining certification with the Design Build Institute of America. In addition, Marco is on the Professional Architecture Advisory Council for the College of Architecture at California Baptist University, where he has also served as an adjunct faculty member.

Study Hub: Project Development & Documentation (PDD)
2024-07-01 18:00 - 19:00 UTC
Study Hub is AIA California’s pathway for emerging professionals to study and pursue licensure. These statewide ARE study sessions and virtual study groups serve as a hub for education, connection, and community. This portal does not replace other study materials or resources, rather it supplements them, serving as a network and allowing for collaboration between EPs and AIA professionals across California.
Project Development & Documentation (PDD)Â focuses on the integration and documentation of building systems, material selection, and material assemblies into a project. You should be able to demonstrate an understanding of and abilities in integration of civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and specialty systems into overall project design and documentation.
Speaker: Michael Ermann (Founder, Amber Book / VTA)

Study Hub: Project Planning & Design (PPD)
2024-06-17 18:00 - 19:00 UTC
Project Planning & Design (PPD)Â focuses onÂ the preliminary design of sites and buildings. You should be able toÂ demonstrate an understanding of and abilities in design concepts, sustainability/environmental design, universal design, and other forms of governing codes and regulations.
Speaker: Tyler Laskowski / AIA Redwood Empire

Study Hub: Project Planning & Design (PPD)
2024-06-03 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Project Planning & Design (PPD)Â focuses onÂ the preliminary design of sites and buildings. You should be able toÂ demonstrate an understanding of and abilities in design concepts, sustainability/environmental design, universal design, and other forms of governing codes and regulations.
Speaker: Ron Culver, AIA

Study Hub: Project Planning & Design (PPD)
2024-05-20 18:00 - 19:00 UTC
Project Planning & Design (PPD)Â focuses onÂ the preliminary design of sites and buildings. You should be able toÂ demonstrate an understanding of and abilities in design concepts, sustainability/environmental design, universal design, and other forms of governing codes and regulations.
Speaker: Ben Norkin (Hyperfine)

Study Hub: Project Planning & Design (PPD)
2024-05-06 18:00 - 19:00 UTC
Project Planning & Design (PPD)Â focuses onÂ the preliminary design of sites and buildings. You should be able toÂ demonstrate an understanding of and abilities in design concepts, sustainability/environmental design, universal design, and other forms of governing codes and regulations.
Speaker: Elif Bayram
Elif Bayram is the founder of arequestions.com, a specialized platform committed to offering comprehensive practice materials for the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB) Architectural Registration Examinations (ARE). Ms. Bayram’s academic credentials include a Bachelor’s degree in Architecture obtained from Selcuk University, Turkey in 2008, followed by a Master’s degree in Architectural Design at Istanbul Bilgi University in 2010.
During the course of her own preparation for the ARE exams, she identified a scarcity of adequate practice material, which led her to create her own collection of questions to complement her studies.
Over time, her library expanded to over 1100 questions, which she began to share with her colleagues and friends. Encouraged by the positive feedback from the architectural community, Ms. Bayram brought arequestions.com to fruition in late 2020, extending her invaluable resources to the wider ARE candidate community. In her endeavor to deliver a comprehensive learning experience, Elif Bayram does not limit her offerings to practice questions. She also provides extensive video lectures on various ARE topics and holds regular interactive sessions on Zoom, aimed at guiding licensure candidates. Moreover, she shares her knowledge through free, one-on-one meetings with candidates, free presentations on diverse subjects, such as strategies to successfully pass the ARE examinations, structural systems and more. Since early, 2022, Elif works full time for her company and works on increasing the content of her platform continuously.

Study Hub: Programming & Analysis
2024-04-15 18:00 - 19:00 UTC
Programming & Analysis (PA)Â focuses on the evaluation of project requirements, constraints, and opportunities.Â You should be able to demonstrate an understanding of and abilities in project type analysis, the establishment of qualitative and quantitative project requirements, evaluation of project site and context, and assessment of economic issues.
Speaker:
Ron Culver, AIA ”“ Co-Founder of Form Found Design

Study Hub: Programming & Analysis
2024-04-01 18:00 - 19:00 UTC
Programming & Analysis (PA)Â focuses on the evaluation of project requirements, constraints, and opportunities.Â You should be able to demonstrate an understanding of and abilities in project type analysis, the establishment of qualitative and quantitative project requirements, evaluation of project site and context, and assessment of economic issues.
Speaker: Tyler Laskowski, AIA -Â TLCD Architecture; Director of Emerging Professionals, AIA Redwood Empire

Study Hub: Programming & Analysis
2024-03-18 18:00 - 19:00 UTC
Programming & Analysis (PA)Â focuses on the evaluation of project requirements, constraints, and opportunities.Â You should be able to demonstrate an understanding of and abilities in project type analysis, the establishment of qualitative and quantitative project requirements, evaluation of project site and context, and assessment of economic issues.
Speaker: Ben Norkin
About Our Speaker:Â Creator of Hyperfine and Principal at Ben Norkin Architecture, Ben is a licensed Architect, teacher, student, parent, and a Navy veteran. From designing contemporary net-zero-ready homes to humble residential additions; from completing a Master”™s thesis to A.R.E. exams, Ben has picked up a lot over the last five years and is excited to be able to share it with others. Ben teaches architecture as well, and he always stresses to his students that he is just like they are”¦only a few years into the future.

Forum for Emerging Professionals: Leading Sustainability Efforts at Architectural Firms
2024-03-12 11:00 - 12:00 UTC
Have you ever wondered what a sustainability director does? On March 12, join RECORD and three sustainability directors””all from highly regarded architecture firms””to find out. The panelists will discuss how they collaborate with clients and colleagues to set performance goals, how they shape the design process, and how they keep projects on track. Speakers will also outline the career paths that brought them to their current leadership roles.

Hosted by Architectural Record

Study Hub: Programming & Analysis
2024-03-04 18:00 - 19:00 UTC
Programming & Analysis (PA)Â focuses on the evaluation of project requirements, constraints, and opportunities.Â You should be able to demonstrate an understanding of and abilities in project type analysis, the establishment of qualitative and quantitative project requirements, evaluation of project site and context, and assessment of economic issues.
Speaker: Bryn Young, AIA
