AIA California Calendar

Project Delivery: Modular Construction and ARC Start-up Firms
2023-05-04 12:00 - 13:00 UTC | 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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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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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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Architecture, Belonging, Connection (ABC): Candid Conversations about Mentoring
2023-05-22 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
Date / Time:
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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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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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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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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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

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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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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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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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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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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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

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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Using Microgrids for Resilience
2023-08-17 12:00 - 13:30 | 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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Executive Committee Meeting
2023-08-18 14:00 - 15:30, 2023-09-15 14:00 - 16:00 | Virtual

Gimme Shelter! Building Affordability, Comfort, and Community
2023-09-07 12:00 - 13:30 | Virtual
Architects have an important role in creating market-rate, affordable, and supportive housing. This panel has a breadth of experience in creating opportunities for future work, examples of partnerships for funding, community outreach, and execution of a variety of housing scenarios.
Learn about the definition of affordable housing, the design of permanent supportive housing, how to bring a team together, and how architecture/design can embody a program and more.
Moderator:
Stephanie Reich, AIA | Design and Historic Preservation Planner, City of Santa Monica
Panel:
Hessam Vakili, Assoc. AIA | Director of Design and Development at TAIT & Associates, Inc
Marsha Santry | Senior Development Manager at TAIT & Associates
Aaron Clark | Architect at Lenity Architecture
Maria Ogrydziak, AIA | Founder, Maria Ogrydziak Architecture
Bill Pride | Executive Director of Davis Community Meals and Housing
https://youtu.be/GrA8kcRlcYA

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Stephanie Reich, AIA | Design and Historic Preservation Planner, City of Santa Monica

Aaron Clark | Architect at Lenity Architecture

Bill Pride | Executive Director of Davis Community Meals and Housing

Maria Ogrydziak, AIA | Founder, Maria Ogrydziak Architecture

Hessam Vakili, Assoc. AIA | Director of Design and Development at TAIT & Associates, Inc

Marsha Santry | Senior Development Manager at TAIT & Associates

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ARE/CSE Study Hub - PcM Firm Finances
2023-09-07 18:00 - 19:00 | Virtual
Practice Management (PcM)Â focuses on the management of architectural practice, including professional ethics, fiduciary responsibilities, and the regulations governing the practice of architecture.
Speaker: Ben Norkin
About Our Speaker: 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.

Net Zero 2023 : The Net Zero Conference
2023-09-13 08:00 - 2023-09-14 21:30 | Los Angeles Convention Center, 1201 S Figueroa St, Los Angeles, CA, 90015, United States
The Net Zero Conference has been bringing together climate leaders to build a net zero, decarbonized future for a decade.
We showcase the latest on: CarbonÂ + Climate + Equity + ESG + Net Zero + Resilience
Venue: Los Angeles Convention Center, Los Angeles, CA

Building a Better Proposal: How Worldclass Architects Get Clients to Say Yes
2023-09-14 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
The proposal is a critical part of the client onboarding process. While there are multiple types of proposals, there is never just one that works for every project. In this course, we review what is included in the proposal, the difference between a proposal and contract, and terms and conditions to turn your proposal into a contract. We also highlight the importance of linking to your project setup and the valuable benefits of using AIA agreements.
Douglas Teiger, FAIA | Founder | Teiger Consultinghttps://youtu.be/zeTwAe5oi2Y

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ARE/CSE Study Hub - PcM Standard of Care (B101)
2023-09-18 18:00 - 19:00 | Virtual
Practice Management (PcM)Â focuses on the management of architectural practice, including professional ethics, fiduciary responsibilities, and the regulations governing the practice of architecture.
Speaker: Sabas Padilla, Assoc. AIA
About Our Speaker:
Sabas is an Associate AIA member at the California Central Valley Chapter in Sacramento. He works as a designer for Ware Malcomb and specializes in preliminary site plans for programming and analysis. He has been involved in over 500 unique projects across various industries, including industrial, cold storage, multi-family residential, laboratories, and film studios. He is on-track to becoming a licensed architect by 2024 and has recently completed the Practice Management, and Programming & Analysis exams.

Reuse and Transform
2023-09-20 12:00 - 13:30 | Virtual
This webinar will explore how reusing and upgrading existing buildings can benefit the climate and community. Siegel and Strain Architects will present three recent and current reuse projects and discuss process, opportunities, and benefits as well as challenges and lessons learned.
The carbon impacts will be evaluated using the recently launched CARE Tool.
Why this is important?
Presenting case studies on adaptive reuse projects and how carbon impacts are evaluated are incredibly important to show architects and design professionals that reusing existing buildings is possible, and can be used as a decarbonization method.
Moderator:
Larry Strain, FAIA, LEED AP | Principal, SIEGEL & STRAINÂ Architects Â
Speakers:
Susi Marzuola,Â AIA, LEED BD+C | Principal, SIEGEL & STRAINÂ Architects
Allison Hyatt, RA | Project Architect, SIEGEL & STRAINÂ Architects
Laura Levenberg, AIA LEED BD+C | Project Architect, SIEGEL & STRAINÂ Architects
https://youtu.be/CSufTAWXFZM?si=QNXBFbvsloZrzVjw
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Board Information Meeting: Governance
2023-09-22 14:00 - 15:30 | Virtual

Forum for Emerging Professionals and Students - Architecture at the Forefront: 2023 Design Vanguard Winners
2023-09-26 11:00 - 12:00 | Virtual
Since 2000, RECORD has annually honored 10 leading young firms with the Design Vanguard Award. Join senior editor Leopoldo Villardi for a conversation with three of this year’s winners: Future Expansion (Brooklyn, New York), BLDUS (Washington, D.C.), and Studio Contra (Lagos, Nigeria). The principals will share recent projects and work on the boards, as well as discuss their experience establishing an architecture firm.
Jeffrey Adjei | Managing Director – Studio Contra
Olayinka Dosekun-Adjei | Creative Director – Studio Contra
Jack Becker | Principal & Founder – BLDUS
Andrew Linn | Principal & Founder – BLDUS
Deirdre McDermott | Partner – Future Expansion Architects
Nicholas McDermott | Partner – Future Expansion Architects

This webinar is produced by Architectural Record

Standard of Care: A Decade of Passive House Projects in California
2023-09-27 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
The practice of ‘Passive House BB’ has been designing, building, and monitoring Passive House projects across California for more than a decade.
This presentation will provide a high-level review of that journey. It will touch on Passive House basics, then look at how this standard has been integrated into the processes and practices of this firm. A selection of single- and multi- family projects located across California will be used to illustrate specific targets, metrics and details, including early forays into embodied carbon analysis.
We’ll close with a brief discussion of ‘Standard of Care’, with a proposal for how architects can choose their own ‘standard of care’ to include outcomes well beyond the currently narrow legal definition of this term.
Speaker: Bronwyn Barry, CPHD, RA | Principal | Passive House BB
Bronwyn Barry, CPHD, RA
Moderator: Jennifer Kretschmer, AIA, NCARB, LEED Green Associate | Principal | J. Kretschmer Architect
Jennifer Kretschmer, AIA, NCARB, LEED Green Associate

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Architecture, Belonging, Connection (ABC): Candid Conversations about Workplace Culture
2023-09-29 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
Please join AIA CA VP of AEP and VP of Professional Practice as they discuss co-chairing the Workplace Culture Shift Task Force.
This leadership team hopes to add to the task force dialogue by taking an opportunity to discuss the current climate of workplace culture with a broader audience.Â We hope to have professionals from across the experience spectrum join us for this discussion so that we can better understand varied perspectives.Â We are especially eager to hear from emerging professionals in this discussion, so please encourage colleagues in your network to participate in this open dialogue about what is working and what is not working with workplace culture in architecture practices.
Co-moderator: Carina Mills, AIA | Senior Talent Director | Studio One Eleven
Co-moderator: Mandy Freeland, AIA, NOMA | President, Principal | Mandy Freeland, Architect, Inc.

Study Hub: PcM Session 3: AIA Contracts / Roles and Responsibilities
2023-10-02 18:00 - 19:00 | Virtual
Practice ManagementÂ (PcM)Â focuses on the management of architectural practice, including professional ethics, fiduciary responsibilities, and the regulations governing the practice of architecture.
Speaker:Â Vasilies Beseau, AIA / AIA San Diego
Vasilies Beseau, AIA / AIA San Diego | Photo: CRB Portraits

Board of Directors Meeting
2023-10-06 08:00 - 17:00 | Virtual
