AIA California Calendar

AIA Large States Townhall
2024-05-30 12:00 - 14:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Virtual
Join us on May 30, 2024 starting at 12pm Pacific Time.
Zoom Link:Â https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82849901293?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 828 4990 1293
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Architecture, Belonging, Connection (ABC) - Candid Conversation about: Small Firms
2024-05-30 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Virtual
Register today to discuss what”™s on your mind ”“ from barriers to economic viability to the benefits of being small and the efficiencies you”™ve discovered throughout your career. Understanding the unique issues faced by small businesses can help you be more successful!
Moderator: Carmen Suero, AIA | Principal | Good Project Company

Executive Committee Meeting - May
2024-05-24 10:00 - 16:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | AIA California Office, 1931 H Street, Sacramento, CA, 95811, United States
The May 10th Executive Committee meeting has been moved to Friday, May 24.
This is an in-person taking place at the AIA CA Sacramento office.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS 5/31 PREP DISCUSSION CALL
2024-05-23 16:30 - 17:30 UTC | Virtual
Want to prepare for the May 31st AIA CA Board meeting?Â Join your colleagues, Winston Thorne, AIA and Carina Mills, AIA for an open discussion of issues to be addressed during the Board of Directors meeting. They will share their strategy for preparing for the meeting and answer questions you may have about the agenda items. Please see the Board of Directors Basecamp site for this meeting’s zoom link, where registration is not required.

Planning & Finance Committee May Meeting
2024-05-23 14:00 - 16:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Virtual

Economic Forecast Webinar
2024-05-22 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Virtual
AIA members interested in economic trends and influences on the profession and the industry over the next 18 months ”“ Join us for this economic forecast! Michele Russo, the AIA”™s Managing Director of Research and Practice will share an economic outlook for the profession and discuss the emerging developments shaping the future in California. This session will focus on current impacts on the design and construction industry, the economic forecast for 2024 and 2025, brand new information released Â from the Architecture Billings Index, and the economic forecast as it relates to California, including residential and non-residential market sectors.
Speaker:
Michele Russo | Vice President of Research | American Institute of Architects
Michele A. Russo, LEED AP
After you RSVP or pay for this event, you will receive a receipt email from AIA CA and an email with link details to the Webinar from Zoom.

Additional Resources
Full Presentation_Economic Forecast

Study Hub: Project Planning & Design (PPD)
2024-05-20 18:00 - 19:00 UTC | Virtual
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)

Board Informational Meeting on Advocacy - May
2024-05-17 14:00 - 15:30 UTC | Virtual
This is a virtual meeting.Â To register for this meeting, please see the BOD Basecamp posting.
The April 5th Board Information meeting has been moved to Friday, May 17.

2022 Code Breaker Single-Family HERS Verified Quality Insulation Installation Webinar
2024-05-14 12:00 - 13:00 UTC | Virtual
This course focuses on prescriptive quality insulation installation (QII) requirements in the 2022 Energy Code for new single-family buildings of any size and additions greater than 700 ftÂ².
This course helps designers and architects create projects that meet QII requirements and helps energy consultants clarify the minimum requirements and schedule of inspections the team needs to succeed when the Certificate of Compliance form (CF1R and LMCI) calls for QII. Contractors will learn how to coordinate with HERS raters and subcontractors on inspection dates and other QII requirements. Building departments will learn how to support QII projects at plan check and inspection to ensure the QII process goes smoothly. HERS raters will learn about communicating with the construction team on how to prepare a project to meet QII requirements during HERS inspections.
Speaker: Gina Rodda | Principal Owner | Gabel Energy
Gina Rodda

Making Resilience A Priority | View on Video - Scroll Down
2024-05-08 12:00 - 13:00 UTC | Virtual
Earn 1 LU | HSW for attending (live attendees only).
As evidenced throughout the world, climate change has caused a propensity for flooding and wind damage to become more common. Architects in California have a role to play in making buildings and their infrastructure resilient to this increase in weather ferocity to prevent the loss of property and human life.
We will hear from expert panelists on their experiences in resilient design and mitigation, from being representatives to the United Nations Conference of the Parties (COP) to lessons learned from disasters around the world, and discover parallels that can positively influence California resilient design decisions.
Speakers:
Illya Azaroff, FAIA | Professor, New York City College of Technology (CUNY) and founding Principal, +LAB Architect PLLC
Adele Houghton, FAIA, DrPH | President, Biositu, LLC and co-author of Architectural Epidemiology (2024)
Illya Azaroff, FAIA
Adele Houghton, FAIA, DrPH

Moderator:
Frederick Marks, FAIA, LEED AP BD+C | Visiting Scholar & Research Collaborator, Salk Institute for Biological Studies
Frederick Marks, FAIA, LEED AP BD+C

Additional Resources
Full Presentation_Making Resilience a Priority
From Biositu: California Resilience Data and Funding Resources

Study Hub: Project Planning & Design (PPD)
2024-05-06 18:00 - 19:00 UTC | Virtual
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.

AE Profitability Metrics Demystified: Utilization Rate, Efficiency Rate, and Cost Rate Multiplier Webinar
2024-04-30 12:00 - 13:00 UTC | Virtual
For AE firms, profit is a multifaceted concept that extends beyond a simple year-end bank account balance. It’s about diving deep into the metrics and tools that unlock both project and firm profitability. Douglas Tieger, FAIA, who started his own firm over 30 years ago as a solo practitioner, grew it to 32-employees as managing partner, and then successfully sold it to begin his own consulting firm will be your guide in this illuminating webinar! He will review the intricacies of profit analysis and empower you with the essential knowledge to drive success at both the project and firm level. Join Douglas as he unravels the vital KPI of profitability, the cost rate multiplier, and explores the crucial distinctions between utilization rate and efficiency rate. He’ll explain precisely how to define your breakeven multiplier and unveil your true cost rate, ensuring that financial clarity guides your decision-making. Additionally, discover how to set and analyze your firm’s maximum office billing potential, a critical step toward achieving your financial goals. By the end of this session, you’ll possess the knowledge and tools to drive profitability, both at the project level and across your entire firm.
Speaker:
Douglas Teiger, FAIA | Founder | Teiger Consulting
Presented by:

Architecture, Belonging, & Connection (ABC), Candid Conversations about: Recognizing and Celebrating Women in Architecture
2024-04-29 12:00 - 13:00 UTC | Virtual
Let”™s create inclusive spaces that uplift and empower all women in architecture.
Let”™s acknowledge the intersecting identities and experiences of women architects, including race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, and socio-economic backgrounds.Â
Let”™s consider the unique challenges and barriers faced by women from marginalized communities.
Let”™s gather for a conversation, sharing insights, expertise, success stories, and room for growth.
We welcome you to spend your lunch hour on 4/29 to join the conversation!

Integrating Sustainable Design Practices to Improve Project Outcomes without the Overhead
2024-04-18 12:00 - 13:00 UTC | Virtual
This course addresses the urgent need for widespread adoption of sustainable architectural practices by covering essential topics such as building energy modeling and passive design strategies. It aims to impart a deep understanding of how to integrate sustainability into every aspect of the design process to lower energy use intensity (EUI), reduce carbon footprints, and allow firmwide adoption of sustainable practices to optimize project outcomes, without the overhead costs that come with it. Participants will explore innovative methodologies to create buildings that are environmentally responsible and economically viable.
Speaker: Sandeep Ahuja, Co-founder and CEO of cove.tool
Sandeep Ahuja

Study Hub: Programming & Analysis
2024-04-15 18:00 - 19:00 UTC | Virtual
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

CALGreen Embodied Carbon Series: Implications of Material Procurement for Design Professionals
2024-04-10 12:00 - 13:00 UTC | Virtual
This session qualifies for 1 LU/HSWÂ andÂ 1 hr Zero Net Carbon Design Mandatory Continuing Education. (Live webinar attendees only)
The CALGreen Embodied Carbon series is a joint educational program between the SEAOC Sustainable Design Committee and AIA CA.
This educational webinar addresses the code changes adopted by the California Building Standards Commission (CBSC) on August 2, 2023, focusing on reducing embodied carbon emissions in large-scale building construction projects. Understanding these changes is crucial, as compliance becomes mandatory starting July 1, 2024. Structural engineers and architects play a pivotal role in implementing these requirements effectively, shaping the future of sustainable construction.
This session will focus on implementation of the Prescriptive pathway which relies on Environmental Product Declarations for materials and lowering embodied carbon through material selection and procurement. The presentation will be a roundtable discussion facilitated by industry experts from AIA CA and SEAOC who will be joined by contractors and manufacturers responsible for meeting the prescriptive performance requirements by material. Discussion topics will include collaboration between design and construction teams, supply chain engagement, specifications, and practical examples.
Speakers:
Avideh Haghighi, AIA, LFA | Associate Principal, ZGF
Luke Lombardi, PE | Senior Sustainability Consultant, Buro Happold
James Little | Director of Technical Sales, NRMCC
Jessie Buckmaster, LFA, LEED AP BD+C | Director of Sustainability, Hathaway Dinwiddie
Hafsa Burt, AIA, LEED Fellow, LFA | Founder & Design Director, hb+a Architects
Sophie Pennetier | Associate Director Special Projects, enclos and Adjunct Faculty with SCI-Arc
Salma Syed, PE | Structural Project Manager, DCI Engineers
David P. Wright | Director of Preconstruction, Schuff Steel

Additional Resources
Final Presentation_CALGreen Series: Implications of Material Procurement for Design Professionals
Resource Slide with links to more information on: Steel, Concrete, Glass and Insulation

Study Hub: Programming & Analysis
2024-04-01 18:00 - 19:00 UTC | Virtual
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

2024 Common Application Webinar
2024-03-27 12:00 - 13:00 UTC | Virtual
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Host: Katie Ackerly, AIA – Common Application Jury Chair
*** Early Bird Registration for the AIA California Design Awards Ends 03.22.24 Register Here ***

This year AIA California is hosting a webinar to review the Common Application. Come join the us as we review the form in depth, answer questions, and discuss common mistakes caught by the Common Application Review Jury.
The Common App for Design Excellence is an Excel-based tool, originally conceived of and developed by Corey Squire, AIA; Helena Zambrano, AIA; and Anne Schopf, FAIA; and others. The tool is intended to help streamline sustainability reporting for AIA design awards. Since its inception, more than two dozen Design Awards Committees at the state and local level have adopted the Common App as part of the submission requirements for their chapter”™s design awards. Over the past year, the COTE Network Common App Subcommittee has refreshed the Common App to improve consistency with the AIA Framework for Design Excellence and to enhance user functionality. – AIA COTE Network
If planning to submit for the AIA California Design Awards, please look over the Common Application prior to the webinar and prepare questions to ask the panelists.

Study Hub: Programming & Analysis
2024-03-18 18:00 - 19:00 UTC | Virtual
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.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
2024-03-15 09:30 - 16:00 UTC | The Citizen Hotel, Sacramento, CA, 926 J. Street, Sacramento, CA, 95814
This is an in-person meeting.

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING
2024-03-14 10:00 - 16:00 UTC | AIA California Office, 1931 H Street, Sacramento, CA, 95811, United States
This is an in-person taking place at the AIA CA Sacramento office.

CALGreen Embodied Carbon Series: Whole Building Life Cycle Assessment for Code Compliance (Now On Video)
2024-03-13 12:00 - 13:00 UTC | Virtual
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This session qualifies for 1 LU|HSWÂ andÂ 1 hr Zero Net Carbon Design Mandatory Continuing Education. (Live webinar attendees only)
The CALGreen Embodied Carbon series is a joint educational program between the SEAOC Sustainable Design Committee and AIA CA.
This 4-part webinar series addresses the green building code changes adopted by the California Building Standards Commission (CBSC) on August 2, 2023,Â focusing on reducing embodied carbon emissions in large-scale building construction projects. Understanding these changes is crucial, as compliance becomes mandatory starting July 1, 2024.Â Structural engineers and architects play a pivotal role in implementing these requirements effectively, shaping the future of sustainable construction.
This second session will focus on implementation of the Whole Building Life Cycle Assessment (WBLCA) compliance pathway. The presentation will be led by industry experts who will cover basic practices, available tools and resources, and practical considerations for practitioners. Topics will range from an introduction to the fundamentals of WBLCA, essential practices in material quantity takeoffs and application of environmental product declarations, compliance tools and resources, setting an effective baseline, the landscape of common reduction strategies, and practical case study examples.
Speakers:
Isabelle Hens, LEED AP BD+C, WELL AP, EIT | Environmental Designer, Atelier Ten
Laura Karnath, AIA, NCARB, LEED AP BD+C | Senior Enclosure Consultant, Walter P Moore
Avideh Haghighi, AIA, LFA | Associate Principal, ZGF
Luke Lombardi, PE | Senior Sustainability Consultant, Buro Happold

Viewing this video recording on the AIA CA website or on the AIA CA YouTube channel does not 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 website here.

Additional Resources
Full Presentation_CALGreen Embodied Carbon Series: Whole Building Life Cycle Assessment for Code Compliance
Resource Slide with Links

Forum for Emerging Professionals: Leading Sustainability Efforts at Architectural Firms
2024-03-12 11:00 - 12:00 UTC | Virtual
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 | Virtual
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

How to Design a Safe & Compliant Automated Gate System
2024-02-29 12:00 - 13:00 UTC | Virtual
The main purpose of this course is to train architects, engineers, designers, specifiers & owners on the UL 3.25 and ASTM F2200 safety standards related to design, construction and installation methods of automated vehicular access points. This presentation covers those safety guidelines that govern all automated vehicular gate systems.
Speaker: Brad Richards | Specification Sales Engineer | HySecurity
Brad Richards | Specification Sales Engineer | HySecurity

Study Hub: Construction & Evaluation
2024-02-21 18:00 - 19:00 UTC | Virtual
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.
Speaker: Ron Culver, AIACo-Founder of Form Found Design
Ron is a licensed Architect and Contractor having founded design-build ventures in both Canada and the US. Ron has over 30 years of experience.
About Study HubAIA California has a pathway for emerging professionals to study and pursue licensure ”“ The ARE/CSE California Study Hub. These statewide ARE study sessions and virtual study groups will serve as a hub for education, connection, and community. This portal will 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.

CALGreen Embodied Carbon Series: Understanding the 2023 Embodied Carbon Amendments-On Demand
2024-02-21 12:00 - 13:00 UTC | Virtual
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This session qualifies for 1 LU/HSW and 1 hr Zero Net Carbon Design Mandatory Continuing Education. (Live webinar attendees only)
The CALGreen Embodied Carbon series is a joint educational program between the SEAOC Sustainable Design Committee and AIA CA.
This 4-part webinar series addresses the green building code changes adopted by the California Building Standards Commission (CBSC) on August 2, 2023, focusing on reducing embodied carbon emissions in large-scale building construction projects. Understanding these changes is crucial, as compliance becomes mandatory starting July 1, 2024. Structural engineers and architects play a pivotal role in implementing these requirements effectively, shaping the future of sustainable construction.
In this introductory program, experts from the Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI) and New Buildings Institute (NBI) will lead the session focusing on the compliance pathways and requirements essential for industry professionals. They will offer a detailed overview of the regulations related to embodied carbon and insights into the future development of California”™s state code. The webinar also includes a segment on resources available to assist professionals in adapting to these changes.
Participants will develop a clear understanding of the concept of embodied carbon and its impact on climate change. They will also learn about the progression of embodied carbon policies leading to the adoption of state-level codes and gain an in-depth understanding of the 2022 California Green Building Standards Code amendments. Finally, the webinar will provide strategies for effectively adhering to and excelling under these new standards in various projects.
Speakers:
Amie Lewis | Senior Project Manager in Codes and Policy, New Buildings Institute
Anish Tilak | Manager with the Carbon-Free Buildings Program, RMI

Viewing this video recording on the AIA CA website or on the AIA CA YouTube channel does not 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 website here.

Additional Resources
FINAL Presentation_CALGreen Series_Understanding the 2023 Embodied Carbon Amendments
AIA CA CALGreen Embodied Carbon Measures Adopted in California
AIA CA CALGreen FAQ
AIA CALGreen ChecklistsÂ ”“ embodied carbon measures supplement coming soon!
RMI”™s Carbon Free Building Program
California Energy Codes & Standards ”“Â CALGreen Embodied Carbon Factsheet
NBI Codes and Policy ”“ Embodied Carbon
Local Energy Codes ”“ Code Cycle Resources
2022 CA Green Building Standards Code, Title 24, Part 11 (CALGreen) with July Supplement
California Building Standards Commission ”“Â CALGreen

Study Hub: Construction & Evaluation
2024-02-07 18:00 - 19:00 UTC | Virtual
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.
Speaker: Michael Riscica

Creating an Attractive, Affordable and Sustainable Ownership Transition Plan
2024-02-07 12:00 - 13:00 UTC | Virtual
Earn 1 LU for attending live.Â
Many firms are actively considering expanding their ownership teams and/or transitioning ownership to a new generation of leaders. They know that offering ownership is essential to ensure the ongoing prosperity of their firms, to attract and retain highly qualified and ambitious staff, and to enable current owners to benefit from the value they created through long years of hard work.
However, challenges abound. Many prospective owners are focused on living a balanced life–of which work is but one element. Some have limited financial resources to invest in purchasing equity in a firm. Others have narrow comfort zones and are leery of the risks that accompany ownership.
In this webinar, transition advisor Michael Strogoff, FAIA, and attorney Jennifer Suzuki will discuss lessons learned from their years of experience assisting firms with ownership transitions. Attendees will leave the webinar with a better understanding of how to structure a transition framework that balances the professional, financial, and legal concerns of buyers and sellers.
Speakers: Michael Strogoff, FAIA, and Jennifer Suzuki, Esq.
Michael Strogoff, FAIA
Jennifer Suzuki, Esq.

Additional Resources
Full Presentation_Creating an Attractive, Affordable & Sustainable Ownership Transition Plan

2021 IEBC: A Focus on Commercial Structure to Residential
2024-01-31 12:00 - 13:00 UTC | Virtual
Last year, California Building Standards Commission altered California”™s Title 24 Part 10 Existing Building Code (CEBC) by adding Chapters 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 and 13 of the International Existing Building Code (IEBC) into the 2022 CEBC.
What does this mean? Adding these chapters into the CEBC provides more pathways for compliance when working with existing buildings in California for occupancy changes.
The ICC has developed courses on these new-to-California chapters and compliance pathways for adaptive reuse projects.
ICC’s course 2021 IEBC: A Focus on Commercial Structure to ResidentialÂ will discuss the requirements for a change of occupancy from a warehouse (S-1 or S-2) to a condo or apartment complex using the 2021 IEBC.
