AIA California Calendar

Using Microgrids for Resilience
2023-08-17 12:00 - 13:30 UTC | Virtual
Moderator:
David Kaneda, FAIA, PE, LEED Fellow | Principal and Thought Leader, IDeAs Consulting, Inc.
Speakers:
Alex Kaffka | CEO & Senior Principal, Verdera
Sean Armstrong | Managing Principal, Redwood Energy
Falling costs have increased interest in photovoltaic electric systems, batteries, battery recycling, and microgrids that can operate independently of the utility grid. In this program we will illustrate how microgrids provide resilience against natural disasters and grid outages. Microgrids can also reduce carbon emissions while having a positive economic impact on an individual property or community.
The potential for natural disasters to threaten large areas of California is significant. This webinar will provide examples of resilient microgrid, including an approximately one MW microgrid designed for riding through Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) events, a microgrid for a community disaster recovery center, and microgrid systems with smart controls that provide resilience and eliminate the need for electrical service upgrades for electrification of existing single-family homes.
Qualifies for 1.5hrs of ZNCD MCE

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Best Practices for Utilizing Good Acoustics, Daylighting and Sustainability in Modern School Design
2023-08-10 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
Speaker:John Heinly, AIA | Western Regional Manager | EPIC Metals
During this one-hour lunch and learn, we will discuss the best practices in modern school design, like utilizing good acoustics, daylighting and sustainability related to Roof & Floor Deck Ceiling Systems that you can use at your firm. The Art and Science of structural deck engineering discussed can enable a designer to create unique, visually open public spaces with responsible materials and unmatched acoustic.
Attendees will learn – amongst other things – about the importance of good acoustical design, the benefits of natural daylighting and how acoustical metal deck ceiling systems can contribute, and the sustainability factors in acoustical metal deck ceiling systems specifically in the learning environment.

Earn 1 LU|HSW for attending live.

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Candid Conversations about: Bridging the Gap
2023-07-26 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
Bridging the Gap ”“ What Firms Need from Graduates
The architectural profession laments the schools aren”™t doing enough to ”˜”™train”™”™ graduates to make immediate contributions to practice while students are searching for ways to ensure their marketability and prosperity. AIA California”™s Architectural Education Task Force is hosting a conversation to hear from practioners about what skills are missing that if taught, would have an immediate impact on starting wages.
Speakers
Co-moderator: Michael Hricak, FAIA | Adjunct Associate Professor, Professional Practice | University of Southern California
Co-moderator: Amy Eliot, AIA, LEED AP BD+C | Design Principal | Dreyfuss + Blackford

Architecture, Belonging, Connection (ABC) - Candid Conversations about: Bridging the Gap
2023-07-26 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
Architecture, Belonging, Connection (ABC) – Candid Conversations about: Bridging the Gap
Date/ TimeWednesday, July 26, 2023 12:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
DescriptionBridging the Gap ”“ What Firms Need from Graduates
The architectural profession laments the schools aren”™t doing enough to ”˜”™train”™”™ graduates to make immediate contributions to practice while students are searching for ways to ensure their marketability and prosperity. AIA California”™s Architectural Education Task Force is hosting a conversation to hear from practioners about what skills are missing that if taught, would have an immediate impact on starting wages.
SpeakersCo-moderator: Michael Hricak, FAIA | Adjunct Associate Professor, Professional Practice | University of Southern California
Co-moderator: Amy Eliot, AIA, LEED AP BD+C | Design Principal | Dreyfuss + Blackford

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Designing for Zero Net Carbon | All-electric Affordable Housing
2023-07-19 00:00
Units: 1.5 LU/HSW (pending approval)
Qualifies for 1.5hrs of ZNCD MCE
Moderator:
Tim Kohut, AIA | Director of Sustainable Design, National CORE
Speaker:
Edward Dean, FAIA LEED AP BD+C, PhD | Principal, Bernheim + Dean, Inc
This webinar will showcase 3 all-electric affordable housing projects documented to achieve good energy performance and low carbon emissions through incorporation of energy-efficient design strategies and on-site renewable energy systems. Ed Dean, FAIA, will walk you through design strategies employed for each project, discuss the readily available all-electric building systems utilized by the design teams, and present measured post-occupancy performance data.
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1 Hour Code Breaker - Multifamily All Electric & Zero Net Carbon Design - 2022 Energy Code
2023-07-13 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
Presenter: Brian Selby, CEA | Energy Consultant | Energy Code Ace
The 2022 Energy Code (Title 24, Part 6) has introduced significant changes for multifamily occupancies, from how these occupancies are to be classified and organized within the code to the introduction of new Mandatory and Prescriptive measures facilitating preparation for future multifamily all-electric buildings and zero net carbon design (ZNCD). Join us for this one-hour presentation where we review the all-electric preparation requirements of the Energy Code), associated solar photovoltaic (PV) exemptions, requirements for heat pump space heating and domestic hot water, and battery-ready electrical panel configuration, as well as how all-electric homes relate to ZNCD.
This one-hour presentation is designed for architects who design all-electric multifamily buildings. By the end of the course, attendees will have reviewed the all-electric preparation requirements of the Energy Code (Title 24, Part 6), associated solar photovoltaic (PV) exemptions, requirements for heat pump space heating and domestic hot water, and battery-ready electrical panel configuration, as well as learn how all-electric homes relate to ZNCD.

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Leveraging AI in Small Business: A Focus on Architectural Practice
2023-07-06 12:00 - 13:30 | Virtual
Speakers:
Boris Rapoport | Technology Success Partner, CEO | ArchIT
Alex Osenenko | Co-Founder, Head of Growth | ArchIT
Description:
This super informative AI + Architecture webinar is all about exploring the amazing potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and how it can boost your architectural business.
We’ll be diving into what AI really is, how it’s changing the game in architecture, and what it means for small businesses like yours.
Whether you’re a business owner, an architect, or a student looking to future-proof your skills, this webinar’s a chance for you to pick up some awesome tips to stay competitive and innovate in today’s fast-paced architectural landscape.
Join us to explore the fascinating world of AI. And don’t worry, there’ll be plenty of opportunities for you to ask any questions you might have in the live Q&A toward the end of the presentation.
https://youtu.be/9wso4Bf-JjU

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Architecture, Belonging, Connection (ABC): Candid Conversations about Housing
2023-06-29 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
Architecture, Belonging, Connection (ABC): Candid Conversations about Housing
June 29, 2023 | 12:00P PST
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Path to Fellowship Webinar
2023-06-28 12:00 - 13:30 | Virtual
Throughout this webinar, the AIA CA College of Fellow Regional Representatives will go into a detailed explanation about the process of applying for Fellowship and what steps are needed as members develop their portfolio. Once they are finished reviewing the steps necessary to apply for Fellowship, they will host a live Q&A and panel discussion for the audience to ask their candid questions about Fellowship.
College of Fellows Regional Representatives:
Aaron Hyland, FAIA
Joyce K. Polhamus, FAIA
Robert L. Ooley, FAIA
Michael Enomoto, FAIA
Winston Thorne, AIA

Earn 1.5 LU for attending live.

https://youtu.be/N0NsY96_b-4

The Art of Estimating Fees: Creating a Simple Process for Success
2023-06-14 12:00 - 13:30 | Virtual
The Art of Estimating Fees: Creating a Simple Process for Success
Wednesday, June 14 | 12P – 1P | 1 LU
Douglas Teiger, FAIA | Founder | Teiger ConsultingÂ
Ready to start mastering fees and better understand what they mean for your bottom line? To do so, let”™s start at the very beginning””when you receive a request for a proposal. In this course, you will learn how to define your project scope, develop a Rough Order of Magnitude of construction cost, and estimate your project hours. We”™ll finish off with how fees are broken down and explore a simple system to improve your overall project profitability.
THIS IS A PARTNER WEBINAR.

Earn 1 LU|HSW for attending live.

https://youtu.be/sJHPSqJF2GA

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The Evolving Standard of Care: Resilient Design
2023-06-06 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
Brett Stewart, J.D. | Risk Manager / Design Professional | AXA XL, a division of AXA
An overview of resilient design and how this concept is shaped by human and natural events, with a primary focus on climate driven change. The standard of care is both defined and discussed against the backdrop of resilient design, with emphasis on how catastrophic events can create additional liability exposures for design firms A variety of resilient design exposures are explored from the perspective of hazard and exposure analysis. The program concludes with solutions and best practices that firms can implement to help communicate program requirements to owners while safeguarding infrastructure and public health, safety and welfare.Â

Earn 1.5 LU|HSW for attending live.

https://youtu.be/j9loiYb5298

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Biophilia in the Workplace
2023-05-25 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
Speakers:
Simon Turner | Founder, Building Cognition LLC
Orlane Panet | Co-founder, Micro Habitat
Vicki Worden | President & CEO, Green Building Initiative
Science shows that people benefit from daylight, views, and natural ventilation. Today”™s technologies allow architects to incorporate biophilic design into building design as part of their net zero carbon design goals and project requirements.
As part of this presentation, a set of case studies will be used to illustrate how architects can design indoor-outdoor elements into their projects, in both new construction and adaptive reuse of existing buildings. These examples will show how integrating biophilic components can improve the quality of life for inhabitants, increase connection to nature, reduce operational energy demands and lower embodied carbon levels.
https://youtu.be/n4LnhafX6yk

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Architecture, Belonging, Connection (ABC): Candid Conversations about Mentoring
2023-05-22 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
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Speakers:
Co-Moderator: Annie Chu, FAIA, NCIDQ, WELL AP | Founding Principal | Chu”“Gooding
Co-Moderator: Michael A. Enomoto, FAIA | Managing Partner | Gruen Associates
Co-Moderator: Nathan Dea | Design Coordinator II | LPA Design Studios
Description:
Connecting professionals from different backgrounds, of different generations, and from different experience levels can help advance the profession of architecture. How can design professionals be supported in their leadership development? Career resources? Strong peer networks? Join us during the lunch hour to help answer some of these questions and more. We”™ll have an open and honest conversation, in an encouraging and safe space amongst peers, about how we can increase engagement, build a greater sense of belonging, and discuss how we can transform the profession now and continue to do so for future generations.

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Architecture, Belonging, Connection (ABC): Candid Conversations about Mentoring
2023-05-22 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
Architecture, Belonging, Connection (ABC): Candid Conversations about Mentoring
Date / Time:
Monday, May 22 | 12:00P – 1:00P PST
Speakers:
Co-Moderator: Annie Chu, FAIA, NCIDQ, WELL AP | Founding Principal | Chu”“Gooding
Co-Moderator: Michael A. Enomoto, FAIA | Managing Partner | Gruen Associates
Co-Moderator: Nathan Dea | Design Coordinator II | LPA Design Studios
Description:
Connecting professionals from different backgrounds, of different generations, and from different experience levels can help advance the profession of architecture. How can design professionals be supported in their leadership development? Career resources? Strong peer networks? Join us during the lunch hour to help answer some of these questions and more. We”™ll have an open and honest conversation, in an encouraging and safe space amongst peers, about how we can increase engagement, build a greater sense of belonging, and discuss how we can transform the profession now and continue to do so for future generations.

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1 Hour Code Breaker: Nonresidential, Hotel/Motel and Multifamily Envelope
2023-05-10 12:00 - 13:00
Community-Partner Webinar
PresenterGina Rodda, CEA | Principal/Owner | Gable Associates, LLC.
This hour-long Code Breaker focuses on requirements in California”™s 2022 Single-family Energy Code (Title 24, Part 6) for Nonresidential, Hotel/Motel and Multifamily envelope features, including roofing products and insulation, wall, raised floor, fenestration, and solid door for all scopes of work (new construction, additions and alterations). We will also review how the Energy Code has been reorganized to support Multifamily buildings.

Earn 1 LU|HSW for attending live.

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Project Delivery: Modular Construction and ARC Start-up Firms
2023-05-04 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
Prefabrication, modularization, offsite and industrialized construction are increasingly being used as strategies to address mounting supply chain challenges, labor shortages, and escalating costs.Â The market for factory-based construction continues to raise in the U.S., especially in muti-family housing, as developers seek alternatives to conventual delivery models. The approaches are also evolving.Â This type of construction changes the planning and procurement processes, and therefore the scope of various projects team members.Â This webinar examines how the role of the architect is changing to meet the demand of offsite construction workflows.
Presented by architecture academics and consultants at MOD X, who are experts in offsite and modular construction, the session will begin with a discussion of market drivers and an overview of modular systems.Â It will then shift to four personas or archetypes representing the roles architects are playing in this changing construction landscape. The personas will be illustrated with case studies of contemporary practicing design professionals in the U.S. who are leading the practice of offsite construction and leveraging its value in unique ways. Their stories characterize the offsite design sector and the role of design teams in the future of modular construction.

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Architecture, Belonging, Connection (ABC): Candid Conversations about the Countdown to 2030
2023-04-27 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
Co-Moderator: Seth Dunn, AIA, LFA, LEED AP BD+C | Siegel & Strain Architects
Co-Moderator: Gwen Fuertes, AIA| Associate| LMS Architects
Because buildings account for nearly 40% of greenhouse gas emissions today, the DDx lets AEC professionals easily benchmark their projects against industry averages and track performance on their journey to a carbon neutral future.
Is the reporting process going well? Are there areas to improve? What are some best practices that can help you, your firm, and your clients?
Join us during the lunch hour to help answer some of these questions and more. We”™ll have an open and honest conversation, in an encouraging and safe space amongst peers, about how we can work together to commit to net zero emissions by 2030.
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Carbon Pt. 3 | Carbon Accounting: Decarbonization Case Studies
2023-04-20 12:00 - 13:00
Units: 1.5 LU/HSW (pending approval)
Qualifies for 1.5hrs of ZNCD MCE
Speakers:
Brad Benke, AIA | Research Scientist, Carbon Leadership Forum
Jessica Martinez, PE, LEED AP | Sustainability Specialist, DCI EngineersÂ
Jacob Davis, AIA, LEED AP | Senior Associate, archimaniaÂ
Kate Diamond, FAIA, LEED AP | Civic Design Director, HDRINCÂ
Yunnan Allen, RA, NCARB, LEED AP | Senior Project Architect, HDRINCÂ
Matt Cunha-Rigby, RA, LEED AP, LFA | Sustainable Leader, HDRINCÂ
This is the final program in a 3-part series on Carbon Accounting made in partnership with the Carbon Leadership Forum.
Designers understand the imperative of achieving net-zero carbon emissions on their projects. But how do we actually get there?Â In the final installment of this three-part series on carbon, three design firms will share examples of projects that made dramatic carbon reductions. The firms will share their processes for initial goal setting, the strategies employed throughout design, and the methodologies used for measuring and verifying their project impacts. Attendees of this session will get a first-hand look at how design teams are applying the concepts, tools, and strategies we”™ve covered in this series to dramatically reduce or eliminate the carbon impacts of projects in the real world.
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California Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs): 2023 Plus-Delta (+ / Î”) Perspectives
2023-04-06 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
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This panel discussion with subject matter experts coming from a number of different perspectives will discuss the current state of Accessory Dwelling Unit design and permitting in California using the following questions as a baseline:
Plus (+): What”™s going well?
Delta (Î”): Where is there room for improvement?
During this session our esteemed panelists will outline if the processes, policies, and standards are working as intended; highlight conundrums, inconsistencies, and disconnects; and discuss how those might be addressed going forward. The focus of this session will be on issues that are of statewide significance rather than specific jurisdictions.
This lively, fast paced, and information program is open to all professionals working on the design and permitting of Accessory Dwelling Units in California. It is an offshoot of the AIA California Accessory Dwelling Unit Knowledge Network Program.
Panel:

Jennifer Kretschmer, AIA | Principal Architect | J.Kretshmer Architect – Moderator
Ellen Bildsten, AIA |Â Principal Architect | Bildsten Architecture and Planning
Michael McLaughlin | HCD Specialist | California Housing and Community Development
Nick Brown, CEA | President | Build Smart Group
Mehgie Tabar, AICP | Principal Consultant | Senate Housing Committee
Denise Pinkston | Partner | TMG Partners
Christopher Olvera

Viewing this video recording on the AIA CA website or on theÂ AIA CA YouTube channelÂ doesÂ notÂ qualify for continuing education or a certificate. If you are interested in obtaining CE or a certificate, please access this recording on-demand through the aecKnowledge websiteÂ here.

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Architecture, Belonging, Connection (ABC): Candid Conversations about Women in Architecture
2023-03-30 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
Women in architecture are a dynamic and influential segment in the profession. How can women be supported in their leadership development? Career resources? Strong peer networks? Join us during the lunch hour to help answer some of these questions and more. We”™ll have an open and honest conversation, in an encouraging and safe space amongst peers, about how we can increase prominence, build a greater sense of belonging, and discuss how women are transforming the profession now and will continue to do so for future generations.
Co-Moderator: Mani Farhadi, Assoc. AIA | Senior Facilities Planner | Stanford University School of Medicine, OFPM (Office of Facilities Planning and Management)
Co-Moderator: Stephanie Silkwood, AIA | Associate Principal | RMW Architecture & Interiors
Co-Moderator: Leah Bayer, AIA | President | Architects FORAÂ Â
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Pikes Peak Summit Complex: An All-Electric & Severe Climate Case Study
2023-03-22 00:00
Units: 1 LU/HSW (pending approval) Qualifies for 1hr ZNCD MCE.
Speaker:
Pete Jefferson, PE, WELL Faculty, LEED AP | Principal, BranchPattern
At 14,115 feet above sea level, Pikes Peak is a unique high mountain summit accessible to visitors from all over the world, despite being in the harshest climate in North America. Despite the obstacles posed by the harsh climate, the vision of the Summit Complex became one that aligned closely with the petals of the Living Building Challenge, and ultimately certification became a project goal.
At the heart of the design response is a bioclimatic design approach, incorporating elements of biomimicry and regenerative design principles to achieve it. Having opened in June 2021 as the highest elevation public building in North America, the project is now open to visitors. As the project team continues to live with the building to measure and optimize performance. Design decisions are constantly being tested by the climate, and in this webinar you will get to hear what worked, what didn”™t, and lessons learned in the Summit Complex project.

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2022 Energy Code for Single-family Lighting
2023-03-15 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
Speaker:
Gina Rodda, CEA | Principal/Owner of Gabel Associates, LLC

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The 60-Minute MBA for Architects
2023-03-08 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
Now on Video!Scroll down to access this session.Speaker:
Steve Burns, FAIA | Founder | The Well-Designed FirmÂ
Description:
Being a brilliant architect rarely translates into having a successful business. With all the years of education and training to make us experts in our profession, the skills needed to have a successful business were conveniently overlooked. This webinar will fill the void and provide you with the business management highlights that every firm needs to apply to achieve their full potential.
In this session, we will learn the fundamentals of all successful AE firms and provide the basis for making well-grounded business decisions. We will learn how firms can transition from being professionals providing services, to highly tuned businesses that can identify the needs of the marketplace and create services and products that are appropriately priced and yield consistent and greater profits.
Rather than seeking out new projects that merely build upon your current skills, you will start from a business-thinking mindset, where processes that are critical to building a thriving firm are examined and constituted in your firm. We will explore the importance of data within an architect firm and demonstrate how careful collection and interpretation can lead your firm into more exciting and profitable territory.
Join us for an engaging, live webinar presented by Steven Burns, FAIA, as he shares lessons learned over 35 years working with over 1,300 architecture firms.Â Â
https://youtu.be/RBlDt8Ns67I
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Practice With Purpose
2023-02-28 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
William Leddy, FAIA | Principal | LMS Architects
Ryan Jang, AIA | Principal | LMS Architects
How can we redesign the practice of architecture to focus the transformative power of design on some of society”™s most urgent issues?
Today, our communities face overwhelming challenges, including the accelerating climate emergency, persistent social injustice, chronic homelessness, and the need for innovative educational environments that prepare young people for a resilient future. These are not discrete phenomena. They are inextricably linked in a combined ecological and societal emergency that cries out for creative, integrated solutions. Architects are uniquely positioned to respond to this profound emergency. But to succeed, the design values and practice of our profession must be rapidly transformed within the next decade. Architects must become creative agents of change, providing the vision and expertise to lead our communities toward an equitable, resilient, zero carbon future for all. Business as usual is no longer viable. We must practice with purpose.
This session will offer practical strategies in the daily practice of architecture. What can one person do to address the great challenges of our time? Take collective action through design every day.Â
https://youtu.be/vuOHscTc3SM

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Architecture, Belonging, and Connection (ABC) - Candid Conversations about Equity in Design
2023-02-27 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
Speakers:
Craig Atkinson | Chapter President | SoCal NOMA
Lance Collins, AIA, NOMA | Principal / Director | Partner Energy
Moderator: Carina Mills, AIA | Senior Talent Director | Studio One Eleven
Confronting social and economic inequality in our cities is a role for architects and architecture. How do you design with equity? What are the equitable solutions in advocacy? Where do design, equity, and innovation intersect?
Join us during the lunch hour to help answer some of these questions. We”™ll have an open and honest conversation, in an encouraging and safe space amongst peers, about how equity can and should be enveloped into design.

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Water Solutions for the Modern World - Climate Action Webinar
2023-02-16 12:00 - 13:00
Units: 1.5 LU/HSW
Speaker: Eric Hough | Chief Commercial Officer, Epic Cleantec
Water conservation best-practices for modern buildings are evolving. Epic Cleantec invites you to discuss the growing trend of “onsite water reuse” and why owners and leading design professionals are integrating graywater and blackwater recycling into new development projects.

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Occupancy Evaluation Technologies: Insights and Trends
2023-02-02 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
Speaker: Flavia Grey, PhD – Principal | ZGF Architects, LLP.Â The purpose of this session is to provide an introduction to occupancy evaluation, the range of applications, and technologies available today. We will discuss the tradeoffs between effort of implementation and impact of the technology, and how to select the right application for your projects.Flavia Grey, PhD
More information and additional resources can be found here: https://events.aiacalifornia.org/
NOTE: Multiple staff members from one office should register individually to receive separate log-ins.
https://youtu.be/GVuDJwSLzcE

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U.S. Resiliency Council Seismic Grant Legislation
2023-01-17 12:00 - 13:00
Units: 1 LU/HSW (pending approval)
Speaker:
Evan Reis | Executive Director, Co-founder, U.S. Resiliency Council
Description:
As many as 100,000 apartment buildings in California, which could house up to two million residents, many lower income, elderly or the disabled, may have a dangerous seismic vulnerability known as a soft story. In June, 2022, CA Governor Gavin Newsom appropriated $250 million in grant funding in budget bill SB-189 to owners of 2-20 unit apartment buildings with soft stories, to seismically retrofit them and make them safer for their residents. The US Resiliency Council was the sponsor of the bill and led the effort to establish a coalition of supporters unprecedented in its diversity. This course will describe the legislation, how the USRC was able to successfully create the coalition of supporters and provide information about how the architectural community can benefit from the grant program.

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Equity in Design: Architecture and Spatial Justice
2023-01-05 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
The creation of space is fundamental to the practice of architecture. Space is physical yet it is a social construct. As Edward Soja writes, “space is socially produced and can therefore be socially changed”. In this webinar we will explore the concept of Spatial Justice – What does it mean? The spaces we inhabit can have negative as well as positive consequences on practically everything we do. Confronting social and economic inequality in our cities is a role for architects and architecture. Through new structures, strategies and expanded models of practice architects can be an essential part of that process.
Earn 1 LU for attending live.
Speaker: Paul D. Bauknight Jr., Civic Scholar in Residence | Minneapolis College of Art and Design
Moderator:Jamie Intervalo, AIA

Earn 1 LU for attending live, or 1 LU on-demand

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Practice Webinar: Sustainable Restoration of Paul Revere Williams”™ Mid-Century Legacy at UCLA
2022-12-14 12:00 - 13:00
This course will focus on the strategies used in the renovation and seismic retrofit of two significant buildings on UCLA”™s campus designed by Paul Revere Williams, FAIA.Â Participants will learn how these mid-century buildings have been transformed to support modern research and teaching and the structural techniques used to strengthen them while retaining their character defining features.Â The course will also cover UCLA”™s approach to sustainability and the systems and features incorporated into the projects that reduce energy usage and achieve Platinum Level LEED Certification.
Speakers:Todd Lynch, AIA, NCARB, LEED AP BD+C | UCLA / Shana Scheiber, PE, CEM, LEED AP ID+C, WELL AP | Affiliated Engineers / Benjamin Bye, Senior Associate | CO Architects, Phillip White, AIA, LEED AP BD+C | CO Architects
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Earn 1.5 LU|HSW for attending live, or 1.75hrs LU|HSW on-demand here.
