Some architects are under the impression that the 2030 Commitment is only for large firms and that reporting is too difficult for small to medium-sized firms. To dispel that myth, this program will focus on two modest-sized firms that participate in the 2030 Commitment. Browning-Day is a medium-sized, regional firm in Indianapolis, Indiana. Feldman Architecture […]
Solar and battery requirements have evolved over the past decade in the California energy code. We will cover 2022 code requirements for all occupancies of buildings at a high level in a short 1-hour introduction to solar and battery for Single-Family, Multifamily, and Nonresidential buildings.We will use examples to illustrate how much is required, exceptions, and […]
Join AIA California”™s Urban Design Committee for a panel discussion embracing embodied carbon strategies at the intersection of human justice, professional practice, and urban design principles for our livable communities. This panel will discuss the questions and opportunities of choice for our resilient cities and inclusive urban environments while exploring the concept of embodied justice […]
We are thrilled to announce the return of AIA California's Award Ceremony, an in-person event after a several-year hiatus! This year's ceremony promises to be an extraordinary celebration, featuring a special inclusion of students from the Cal Poly San Luis Obispo College of Architecture. We invite you to join us for an evening of inspiration, […]
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. Speaker:Â Bryn Young, AIA About Our Speaker: Bryn specializes in projects of all scales, thinking of innovative designs and […]
The building industry is under constant pressure to provide low-carbon solutions. Traditional green building standards such as LEED started the movement, but more recent public policies have elevated the drive to low carbon building materials. Tackling the problem of embodied carbon, the emissions associated with building materials and construction, is crucial to meeting near term […]
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. Speaker: Lauren Coles (Chair AIA|LA Practice Committee) / AIA Los Angeles About Our Speaker:
In architectural practices, time is money. Without proper tracking and allocation of time there is no way to understand and manage profitability on your projects. In this webinar, we will discuss time tracking via buckets, calendar blocking, and how to create the perfect work-life balance. As we approach the end of the year, it's a […]
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 […]
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 […]
This is a virtual meeting and the link for this meeting will be posted on the Executive Committee Basecamp site.
