BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//AIA California Calendar - ECPv6.15.11//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://events.aiacalifornia.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for AIA California Calendar REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20240310T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20241103T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20250309T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20251102T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20260308T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20261101T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20270314T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20271107T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251020T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251020T190000 DTSTAMP:20260411T164102 CREATED:20250211T224601Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250211T224614Z UID:10000323-1760983200-1760986800@events.aiacalifornia.org SUMMARY:ARE/CSE Statewide Study Hub: PPD & PDD DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis year\, we’re streamlining your study experience by grouping commonly paired exams together. \nProject Planning & Design (PPD) focuses on the preliminary design of sites and buildings. You should be able to demonstrate an understanding of and abilities in design concepts\, sustainability/environmental design\, universal design\, and other forms of governing codes and regulations. \nProject Development & Documentation (PDD) 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. \nHost: TBA \nInterested in joining our hub where you can ask questions\, connect with other members and access resources? Click here \nPlease 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.  URL:https://events.aiacalifornia.org/event/are-cse-statewide-study-hub-ppd-pdd-6/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Emerging,Study Hub ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://events.aiacalifornia.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/PPD-PDD.png ORGANIZER;CN="Ashley Taylor":MAILTO:ataylor@aiacalifornia.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251023T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251023T130000 DTSTAMP:20260411T164102 CREATED:20251013T201950Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251028T204959Z UID:10000372-1761220800-1761224400@events.aiacalifornia.org SUMMARY:Rewriting the Fee Formula: A Smarter Model for Pricing Your Services DESCRIPTION:Are you tired of watching your fees shrink as your expertise grows? Does it feel like the better you get at architecture\, the less money you make per project? You’re not alone—and you’re not stuck. \nThis webinar challenges the conventional wisdom of hourly and percentage-based fees that most AE firms have been trained to follow. This interactive webinar reveals a more powerful approach to pricing that aligns with the actual value you create for clients\, not just the time you spend or the construction costs you influence. \nIn this 50-minute session\, you’ll discover why traditional pricing models punish efficiency and reward inefficiency—and learn a proven framework for breaking free from the “efficiency penalty” that’s keeping your firm trapped in a race to the bottom. \nWhether you’re a firm owner looking to improve margins\, a principal tired of competing on price\, or an architect planning to start your own practice\, this webinar will fundamentally change how you think about your value and your fees. \nSpeaker\nSteve Burns\, FAIA | Founder | The Well-Designed Firm\nEarn 1 LU for attending live. \nFREE registration for this webinar\, brought to you by BQE\, will end at 12:00 pm PT on Thursday\, October 23rd. \nPresented by: URL:https://events.aiacalifornia.org/event/rewriting-the-fee-formula-a-smarter-model-for-pricing-your-services/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Community Partner Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://events.aiacalifornia.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Community-Partner-Webinar-Rewriting-the-Fee-1200x800-copy-1.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Rebekah Aceves":MAILTO:raceves@aiacalifornia.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251027T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251027T110000 DTSTAMP:20260411T164102 CREATED:20251014T161749Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251023T165310Z UID:10000374-1761559200-1761562800@events.aiacalifornia.org SUMMARY:Architecture\, Belonging\, and Connection (ABC) – Bridging Legacy and Leadership: The Future of the Profession DESCRIPTION:The future of architecture needs the voices of those who have built its foundation. As our profession navigates rapid shifts in technology\, climate\, and culture\, the insight and leadership of experienced architects are more vital than ever. This is your invitation to step forward—to share your perspective\, challenge assumptions\, and help chart the path ahead. Join this conversation with peers who have shaped architecture’s legacy and care deeply about its future. Together\, we’ll explore the challenges and opportunities defining the next era of practice\, informed by recent work of the AIA Strategic Council. Let’s connect\, reflect\, and commit to advancing the profession we’ve devoted our careers to strengthening. \nModerator\nScott Gaudineer\, AIA | Managing Principal | Flewelling & Moody\, Inc. URL:https://events.aiacalifornia.org/event/architecture-belonging-and-connection-abc-bridging-legacy-and-leadership-the-future-of-the-profession/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Architecture Belonging Connection ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://events.aiacalifornia.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/ABC-Bridging-1200x800-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Rebekah Aceves":MAILTO:raceves@aiacalifornia.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251029T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251029T130000 DTSTAMP:20260411T164102 CREATED:20251008T162319Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251105T233710Z UID:10000370-1761739200-1761742800@events.aiacalifornia.org SUMMARY:Contractual Duty to Defend: Are You Managing Your Risk? DESCRIPTION:Registration for this webinar will close at 10am PT on Wednesday\, October 29\, 2025. Registrants will receive their Zoom link no later than 10:30am PT the day of.  \nThis 60-minute program will provide a primer on contractual defense and indemnity and explains how the contractual liability exclusion in a professional liability policy can create an uninsured exposure for design firms. In this program we will examine a variety of contractual indemnity clauses since the 2018 amendments to Civil Code section 2782.8\, placing an emphasis on the competing theories governing the duty to defend in design professional contracts. The final portion of this program will focus on AIA California’s new “Duty to Defend” memo\, providing members an outline to support negotiation and risk management efforts in avoiding or mitigating the impacts of an uninsurable defense obligation. \nThis session qualifies for 1 LU (live webinar attendees only). \nSpeakers:\nLaura Knauss\, AIA | President\, Lionakis \nBrett Stewart\, Esq. | Manager\, Loss Prevention and Education\, Design Professional\, AXA XL\, a division of AXA \nDavid Barker\, Esq. | Attorney at Law\, Collins + Collins LLP URL:https://events.aiacalifornia.org/event/contractual-duty-to-defend-are-you-managing-your-risk/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Practice ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://events.aiacalifornia.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Duty-to-Defend-1200x800-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Sarah Vasquez":MAILTO:svasquez@aiacalifornia.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251103T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251103T190000 DTSTAMP:20260411T164102 CREATED:20250211T224640Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250211T224640Z UID:10000324-1762192800-1762196400@events.aiacalifornia.org SUMMARY:ARE/CSE Statewide Study Hub: PPD & PDD DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis year\, we’re streamlining your study experience by grouping commonly paired exams together. \nProject Planning & Design (PPD) focuses on the preliminary design of sites and buildings. You should be able to demonstrate an understanding of and abilities in design concepts\, sustainability/environmental design\, universal design\, and other forms of governing codes and regulations. \nProject Development & Documentation (PDD) 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. \nHost: TBA \nInterested in joining our hub where you can ask questions\, connect with other members and access resources? Click here \nPlease 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.  URL:https://events.aiacalifornia.org/event/are-cse-statewide-study-hub-ppd-pdd-7/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Emerging,Study Hub ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://events.aiacalifornia.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/PPD-PDD.png ORGANIZER;CN="Ashley Taylor":MAILTO:ataylor@aiacalifornia.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251112T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251112T130000 DTSTAMP:20260411T164102 CREATED:20251013T205157Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T170244Z UID:10000373-1762948800-1762952400@events.aiacalifornia.org SUMMARY:Running a Practice | Empowering the Future of Architecture & Practice DESCRIPTION:This session qualifies for 1 LU/HSW (live webinar attendees only\, pending AIA approval). \nRegistration for this webinar will close at 10am PT on Wednesday\, November 12\, 2025. Registrants will receive their Zoom link no later than 10:30am PT the day of.  \nArchitectural practices vary widely in size\, approach\, and perspective\, but what unites successful firms are the core values and principles that guide their decision-making and design processes. These foundational elements shape not only the projects a firm undertakes but also its workplace culture\, client relationships\, and ultimate impact on the built environment. \nIn our “Running a Practice” series\, AIA California explores how architectural firms are integrating three essential principles into their practice: \n\nEquity\, Diversity\, and Inclusion (EDI)\nClimate Action\nSupport for Emerging Professionals\n\nJoin us in the third session of this series that will offer insight into how today’s firm leaders are creating opportunities that cultivate tomorrow’s firm leaders within their practice\, hear testimonials from emerging professionals who are making a mark with their own practices\, and engage with young professionals who are influencing today’s architecture firms. \n  \nSpeakers: \nYoshi Jimenez\, Assoc. AIA\, NOMA | Designer & Project Lead\, Architects FORA \nAndrew Goodwin\, AIA\, NCARB | Owner and Architect\, AGD \nFrancisco Arias | Design Director\, Ware Malcom URL:https://events.aiacalifornia.org/event/running-a-practice-empowering-the-future-of-architecture-practice/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Continuing Education ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://events.aiacalifornia.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Running-a-Practice-Empowering-the-Future-1200x800-2.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Sarah Vasquez":MAILTO:svasquez@aiacalifornia.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251114T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251114T213000 DTSTAMP:20260411T164102 CREATED:20251021T233928Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251027T150525Z UID:10000379-1763114400-1763155800@events.aiacalifornia.org SUMMARY:AIA CA Governance Events DESCRIPTION:AIA CA will be hosting its annual meeting on Friday\, November 14\, 2025 at DPR Construction located at 1801 J Street\, Sacramento\, CA 95811. There will be a total of three (3) categories of sessions taking place\, they are: \n10:00am – 1:00pmAIA CA Executive Committee In-Person Meeting \n2:00pm – 4:30pm AIA CA Board of Directors Virtual Meeting(local members are encouraged to attend in person) \n5:00pm – 7:00pm Installation & Celebration Event Please join us in celebrating the installation of the new 2026 AIA CA President\, Ginger Thompson\, AIA\, and honor members for their achievements.(local members are encouraged to attend in person) \nA headcount is needed for all sessions. For each session\, please identify if you will attend in person\, virtually\, or not available. Please reach out to Mirna Douet mdouet@aiacalifornia.org if you have any questions. URL:https://events.aiacalifornia.org/event/aia-ca-governance-events/ CATEGORIES:AIACA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://events.aiacalifornia.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/2025_BOD_Image-4-Zoom-Mtgs-1200x800-1.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Mirna Douet":MAILTO:MDouet@AIACalifornia.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251117T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251117T130000 DTSTAMP:20260411T164102 CREATED:20251103T200145Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251117T175913Z UID:10000382-1763380800-1763384400@events.aiacalifornia.org SUMMARY:Credit Cram EDI | Inclusive & Universal Design DESCRIPTION:This session explores the evolving standards and cultural context of gender-inclusive and universal restroom design. Led by California State Architect Ida Clair\, FAIA\, and design leader\, Julia Weatherspoon\, AIA of Gensler\, the session will combine code-based guidance with real-world case studies to illustrate how inclusive design principles are being applied across diverse building types. Participants will gain an understanding of current code developments\, design best practices\, and the broader national and cultural conversations shaping the future of equitable restroom access. Through this session\, attendees will learn how inclusive and universal design can create safer\, more welcoming environments for all users while meeting accessibility and compliance standards. \n  \nRegistration for this webinar will close at 10am PT on Monday\, November 17\, 2025. Registrants will receive their Zoom link no later than 10:30am PT the day of. \n  \nModerator:\nRoss Stilleson\, AIA\nSpeakers:\n\n\n\n\n\nIda Clair\, FAIA | State Architect | Division of the State Architect\, State of California\n\nJulia Weatherspoon\, AIA | Architect | Gensler URL:https://events.aiacalifornia.org/event/credit-cram-edi-inclusive-universal-design/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Credit Cram 2025 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://events.aiacalifornia.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Credit-Cram-Universal-and-Inclusive-1200x800-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Rebekah Aceves":MAILTO:raceves@aiacalifornia.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251117T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251117T130000 DTSTAMP:20260411T164102 CREATED:20251103T200558Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251118T193029Z UID:10000375-1763380800-1763384400@events.aiacalifornia.org SUMMARY:Credit Cram ZNCD | Designing for Zero Carbon: All-electric K-12 Schools DESCRIPTION:Registration for this webinar will close at 10am PT on Monday\, November 17\, 2025. Registrants will receive their Zoom link no later than 10:30am PT the day of.  \nSouthern California Edison produced a series of case study books covering an expansive range of building types to support the adoption of sustainable building design practices in California\, including all-electric strategies\, and provides decision-making insights\, detailed performance analysis\, key images of building design\, and countless indispensable lessons learned. \nJoin us for this webinar and discover projects featured in the case study book Designing for Zero Carbon: Volume 3\, Case Studies of All-Electric K-12 Schools\, 2025 as they share insights into all-electric designs\, their impacts on this critical building type\, and how decarbonization of schools positively impacts students\, staff and community. \nModerator:\nEd Dean\, FAIA | Principal\, BERNHEIM+DEAN \nSpeaker:\nLauren Maass\, AIA | Principal\, Multistudio URL:https://events.aiacalifornia.org/event/credit-cram-zncd-designing-for-zero-carbon-all-electric-k-12-schools/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Credit Cram 2025 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://events.aiacalifornia.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Credit-Cram-Designing-for-Zero-Carbon-All-electric-K-12-Schools-1200x800-webp.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Sarah Vasquez":MAILTO:svasquez@aiacalifornia.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251117T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251117T190000 DTSTAMP:20260411T164102 CREATED:20250211T224901Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250211T224901Z UID:10000326-1763402400-1763406000@events.aiacalifornia.org SUMMARY:ARE/CSE Statewide Study Hub: California Supplemental Exam DESCRIPTION: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. \nHost: Ron Culver\, AIA \nInterested in joining our hub where you can ask questions\, connect with other members and access resources? Click here \nPlease 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.  URL:https://events.aiacalifornia.org/event/are-cse-statewide-study-hub-california-supplemental-exam-4/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Emerging,Study Hub ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://events.aiacalifornia.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/CSE.png ORGANIZER;CN="Ashley Taylor":MAILTO:ataylor@aiacalifornia.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251118T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251118T130000 DTSTAMP:20260411T164102 CREATED:20251103T093839Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251118T193148Z UID:10000376-1763467200-1763470800@events.aiacalifornia.org SUMMARY:Credit Cram ZNCD | Designing for Zero Carbon: All-electric Affordable Housing DESCRIPTION:Registration for this webinar will close at 10am PT on Tuesday\, November 18\, 2025. Registrants will receive their Zoom link no later than 10:30am PT the day of.  \nEquitably decarbonizing our buildings will require expanding efforts in the residential sector beyond our historic emphasis on single-family homes. 42% of California’s low-income residents live in multifamily buildings. Southern California Edison produced a series of case study books covering an expansive range of building types to support the adoption of sustainable building design practices in California\, including all-electric strategies\, and provides decision-making insights\, detailed performance analysis\, key images of building design\, and countless indispensable lessons learned. \nJoin us for this webinar and discover projects featured in the case study book Designing for Zero Carbon: Volume 2\, Case Studies of All-Electric Multifamily Residential Buildings\, 2023 as they share insights into all-electric affordable housing designs and their impact on this building type and its residents through healthier\, cleaner and more affordable living. \nModerator:\nEd Dean\, FAIA | Principal\, BERNHEIM+DEAN \nSpeaker:\nErin Feeney\, AIA | Associate at David Baker Architects URL:https://events.aiacalifornia.org/event/credit-cram-zncd-designing-for-zero-carbon-all-electric-affordable-housing/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Credit Cram 2025 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://events.aiacalifornia.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Credit-Cram-Designing-for-Zero-Carbon-All-electric-Affordable-Housing-1200x800-webp.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Sarah Vasquez":MAILTO:svasquez@aiacalifornia.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251119T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251119T130000 DTSTAMP:20260411T164102 CREATED:20251101T164307Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251117T172955Z UID:10000380-1763553600-1763557200@events.aiacalifornia.org SUMMARY:Credit Cram EDI | A Conversation With the 2025 AIA Firm Award Winner DESCRIPTION:Join AIA California for a lunchtime presentation of world-changing ideas with the 2025 AIA Architecture Firm Award winner: LPA Design Studios. Hosted online and moderated by AIA CA President Carina Mills\, the panel will explore how LPA’s integrated teams are cutting carbon and advancing equity on every project\, at every scale and budget. Through the lens of recent civic\, education and healthcare work in the region\, firm leaders will share what it takes to eliminate carbon emissions from buildings — and why an interdisciplinary\, no-excuses approach is central to their practice. From net-zero buildings and carbon-sequestering landscapes to meeting the health challenges of underserved communities\, LPA is helping shape what’s next in California. Come meet the people behind the work — and be part of the conversation. \n  \nRegistration for this webinar will close at 10am PT on Wednesday\, November 19\, 2025. Registrants will receive their Zoom link no later than 10:30am PT the day of. \n  \nModerator:\nCarina Mills\, AIA | Senior Director of Talent Management\, Senior Associate | Studio One Eleven\n  \nSpeakers:\n\n\n\n\n\nWendy Rogers\, FAIA | CEO/CTO | LPA Design Studios\n\nKeith Hempel\, FAIA | President/CDO | LPA Design Studios\n\nKari Kikuta\, PLA\, ASLA | Director of Landscape Architecture | LPA Design Studios\n\nKate Mraw\, RID\, ALEP | Director of K-12 | LPA Design Studios\n\nBryan Seamer\, SE | Director of Structural Engineering | LPA Design Studios URL:https://events.aiacalifornia.org/event/a-conversation-with-the-2025-aia-firm-award-winner/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Credit Cram 2025 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://events.aiacalifornia.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Credit-Cram-EDI-Track-A-Conversation-with-1200x800-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Rebekah Aceves":MAILTO:raceves@aiacalifornia.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251119T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251119T130000 DTSTAMP:20260411T164102 CREATED:20251101T164459Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251118T193351Z UID:10000377-1763553600-1763557200@events.aiacalifornia.org SUMMARY:Credit Cram ZNCD | Clean Science: All-electric Laboratory Solutions DESCRIPTION:Registration for this webinar will close at 10am PT on Wednesday\, November 19\, 2025. Registrants will receive their Zoom link no later than 10:30am PT the day of.  \nResearch laboratories can significantly contribute to a building’s overall energy usage\, greenhouse gas emissions and may pose safety risks to staff and occupants. To combat this\, it is imperative for laboratory facilities to move towards electrifying their systems while also maintaining research performance. Join us for this webinar as we take a deeper dive into all-electric\, high performing laboratory projects covering challenges\, strategies and lessons learned. \nModerator:\nIsmar Enriquez\, AIA\, LFA\, LEED AP | Architect & Sustainability Strategist\, Practice \nSpeakers:\nGeorge Reilly | Building Environments West Coast Leader\, Buro Happold \nSidney Pilarski\, PE | Associate Mechanical Engineer\, Buro Happold \nYensi Izquierdo\, PE | Associate Principal\, Buro Happold URL:https://events.aiacalifornia.org/event/credit-cram-zncd-clean-science-all-electric-laboratory-solutions/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Credit Cram 2025 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://events.aiacalifornia.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Credit-Cram-Clean-Science-All-electric-Laboratory-Solutions-1200x800-webp.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Sarah Vasquez":MAILTO:svasquez@aiacalifornia.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251120T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251120T130000 DTSTAMP:20260411T164102 CREATED:20251020T155316Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251021T185757Z UID:10000378-1763640000-1763643600@events.aiacalifornia.org SUMMARY:Credit Cram ZNCD | Kitchen Decarbonization: The May Lee State Office Complex Case Study DESCRIPTION:Registration for this webinar will close at 10am PT on Thursday\, November 20\, 2025. Registrants will receive their Zoom link no later than 10:30am PT the day of.  \nLocated in the Sacramento River District\, the 1.25 million gross square foot building leads in sustainability features and is named after former DGS employee May Lee\, the longest-serving state employee in California state history. This project\, coming in at a whopping 1.25 million gross square feet\, leads the way in sustainability as one of the largest zero-net carbon facilities and the most extensive all-electric kitchen in the country. Join us as we take a deep dive into this project and it’s groundbreaking all-electric commercial kitchen. \nModerator:\nPaul Poirier\, AIA | Principal Architect\, Owner at Poirier + Associates Architects \nSpeaker:\nAnne Cotter\, AIA | Principal\, ZGF URL:https://events.aiacalifornia.org/event/credit-cram-zncd-kitchen-decarbonization-the-may-lee-state-office-complex-case-study/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Credit Cram 2025 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://events.aiacalifornia.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Credit-Cram-Kitchen-Decarbonization-The-May-Lee-State-Office-Complex-Case-Study-1200x800-webp.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Sarah Vasquez":MAILTO:svasquez@aiacalifornia.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251120T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251120T130000 DTSTAMP:20260411T164102 CREATED:20251031T173031Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251117T173056Z UID:10000381-1763640000-1763643600@events.aiacalifornia.org SUMMARY:Credit Cram EDI | Coalition-Building for Change: Arquitectos Colectivos National and the Power of Collaboration DESCRIPTION:This session explores how the National Latinx Architects Coalition (NLAC) is driving leadership\, advocacy\, and representation within the architectural profession through collaboration between AIA Knowledge Communities and allied organizations. Building on AIA California’s core priorities—leadership\, equity\, advocacy\, and chapter strengthening—the session features a balanced panel of AIA community leaders and external partners who will share replicable\, case-based models of impact. Attendees will gain insight into successful initiatives such as LiA SF’s “How to Start a LiA” guide and its national influence\, Arquitectos’ mentorship and outreach frameworks\, LA.IDEA’s community-based programs in Washington\, D.C.\, and the Immigrant Architects Coalition’s advocacy and leadership work. Additionally\, the discussion will highlight NLAC’s collaborative programming at AIA National Conferences since 2023\, offering practical strategies to strengthen chapters and foster inclusive leadership across the profession. \n  \nRegistration for this webinar will close at 10am PT on Thursday\, November 20\, 2025. Registrants will receive their Zoom link no later than 10:30am PT the day of. \n  \nModerator:\nDaniel Perez\, AIA | Principal Architect | Studio Perez\nSpeakers:\n\n\n\n\n\nPatricia Alarcón\, AIA | Chair | AIA San Francisco LiA Knowledge Community\n\nGraciela Carillo\, FAIA | Vice President & Treasurer | Immigrant Architect Coalition\n\nJulia Mosqueda\, Assoc. AIA | Arquitectos\n\nHeber Muñoz\, AIA | Treasurer | LA.IDEA (AIA DC)\n\n\n\n\n  \n  \n  \n  URL:https://events.aiacalifornia.org/event/coalition-building-for-change-arquitectos-colectivos-national-and-the-power-of-collaboration/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Credit Cram 2025 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://events.aiacalifornia.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Credit-Cram-EDI-Track-Coalition-Building-for-Change-1200x800-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Rebekah Aceves":MAILTO:raceves@aiacalifornia.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251121T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251121T193000 DTSTAMP:20260411T164102 CREATED:20250911T002027Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251120T210541Z UID:10000367-1763737200-1763753400@events.aiacalifornia.org SUMMARY:AIA California 2025 Awards Celebration at University of California Berkeley DESCRIPTION:Join us for the 2025 AIA California Awards Celebration\, a dynamic in-person event that celebrates excellence in architecture. And\, connects renowned architects with students who will be next generation designers. \nThis year’s celebration comes with new features that deliver special insights into awarded projects\, visionary firms\, and outstanding professionals\, alongside special participation from students of the Department of Architecture\, University of California Berkeley. \nEvent Highlights:\n12:00P – 1:00P | Hard Hat Tour of UCB Gateway (Limited tickets\, FREE)\nJoin us for an exclusive hard hat tour of the UCB Gateway project at 12PM on November 21st\, led by Wendy Hilles\, Campus Architect\, in collaboration with the AIA CA Awards Celebration at UC Berkeley. This unique opportunity allows architecture and construction enthusiasts to experience firsthand the innovative design and construction excellence of this remarkable structure located at in Berkeley. \nDon’t miss this rare chance to walk through an active construction site and celebrate architectural excellence with the UC Berkeley community—space is limited and safety waivers will be required for all attendees.\n CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR THE HARD HAT TOUR » \n3:00P – 4:30P | (Stand on) Ceremony\, The Inside Stories of the 2025 AIA California Award Recipients  | Bauer Wurster Hall Room 112\nAn awards ceremony with a special touch. Each recipient will share a brief inside story\, not readily available in project descriptions\, about the celebrated work—including Design Award\, Urban Design Award\, and Residential Design Award recipients. The program also honors individuals and firms celebrated through California and Maybeck Awards.\nOpen to all (firms + students\, region-wide) For details\, Click Here. \n4:30P – 6:00P | Meet the Firms\, An Opportunity for Students and Firms to Connect | Bauer Wurster Hall First Floor \nA unique opportunity for professionals and students to connect 1:1. Explore the innovative projects\, see renderings and models\, and meet the renowned firms. \n6:15P – 7:30P | Reception | Bauer Wurster Hall First Floor\nCelebrate together. Relax among friends\, colleagues\, and peers. Enjoy tasty treats and refreshments. Open to students\, of course\, for free. \nPartners:\n\n\n\n\n\nGold Sponsors\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSilver Sponsor\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBronze Sponsor\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHosted By\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSupported By\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  URL:https://events.aiacalifornia.org/event/aia-california-2025-awards-celebration-at-ucberkeley/ LOCATION:UC Berkeley Department of Architecture\, Bauer Wurster Hall\, Berkeley\, CA\, 94720\, United States CATEGORIES:Awards ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://events.aiacalifornia.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Awards-Celebration-graphic-final-1200x800-09.png ORGANIZER;CN="Ashley Taylor":MAILTO:ataylor@aiacalifornia.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251204T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251204T130000 DTSTAMP:20260411T164102 CREATED:20251105T184331Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T172658Z UID:10000383-1764849600-1764853200@events.aiacalifornia.org SUMMARY:The 60-Minute MBA for Architects 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. \nIn 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. \nRather 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. \nJoin 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. \nSpeaker:\nSteven Burns\, FAIA | Founder | The Well-Designed Firm\nFREE registration for this webinar\, brought to you by BQE\, will end at 12:00 pm PT on Thursday\, December 4th. \n  URL:https://events.aiacalifornia.org/event/the-60-minute-mba-for-architects-2/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Community Partner Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://events.aiacalifornia.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Community-Partner-Webinar-60-Minute-MBA-1200x800-webp.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Rebekah Aceves":MAILTO:raceves@aiacalifornia.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251210T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251210T130000 DTSTAMP:20260411T164102 CREATED:20251112T215712Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260127T235046Z UID:10000384-1765368000-1765371600@events.aiacalifornia.org SUMMARY:From Policy to Practice - Understanding the 2025 CA WUI Code Provisions and Wildfire Zone 0 DESCRIPTION:This session qualifies for 1 LU/HSW (live webinar attendees only\, pending AIA approval). \nRegistration for this webinar will close at 10am PT on Wednesday\, December 10\, 2025. Registrants will receive their Zoom link no later than 10:30am PT the day of.  \n2025 WUI updates and revisions have been adopted but are subject to the standard 6-month delay in activation. These revisions include a reorganization of information\, helping to clarify provisions that were previously scattered in different places and difficult to follow. \nIn this webinar\, our panelists will review these changes\, providing an overview of the newly established 2025 California Wildland-Urban Interface (CWUI) Code\, now Part 7 of Title 24. This summary will show how the CWUI Code consolidates wildland-urban interface requirements from three separate California codes into a single\, comprehensive document for clarity and consistency. This important webinar will also cover potential future developments to continue to support building design\, construction\, and code enforcement\, addressing broader wildfire risk reduction goals in California. \nSpeakers:\nPamela Brief\, PLA\, ASLA | President Pamela Studios & Instructor at UCLA Extension \nPaul Armstrong\, PE\, CBO | Regional Manager\, American Wood Council URL:https://events.aiacalifornia.org/event/from-policy-to-practice-understanding-the-2025-ca-wui-code-provisions-and-wildfire-zone-0/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:California Building Code Changes,Continuing Education ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://events.aiacalifornia.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Climate-Action-Webinar-From-Policy-to-Practice-1200x800-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Sarah Vasquez":MAILTO:svasquez@aiacalifornia.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251211T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251211T130000 DTSTAMP:20260411T164102 CREATED:20251119T170142Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260128T000605Z UID:10000385-1765454400-1765458000@events.aiacalifornia.org SUMMARY:2025 Code Breaker: Nonresidential Overview of Energy Code Changes DESCRIPTION:In this course\, we will review the 2025 California Building Energy Efficiency Standards (Title 24\, Part 6 or Energy Code) Mandatory and Prescriptive requirements for nonresidential envelope\, mechanical\, covered process\, photovoltaic\, and battery storage systems\, in addition to the new electric-ready and performance compliance metrics introduced in the 2025 Energy Code. \nEarn 1 LU/HSW for attending live. \nRegistration for this FREE webinar\, brought to you by Energy Code Ace\, will close at 12:00 pm PT on Thursday\, December 11th. \nSpeaker:\nGina Griffiths Rodda\, CEA\, LEED AP\nPrincipal/Owner\, Gabel Energy URL:https://events.aiacalifornia.org/event/2025-code-breaker-nonresidential-overview-of-energy-code-changes/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Community Partner Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://events.aiacalifornia.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Community-Partner-Webinar-Codebreaker-Nonresidential-Overview-1200x800-1.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Rebekah Aceves":MAILTO:raceves@aiacalifornia.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260122T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260122T170000 DTSTAMP:20260411T164102 CREATED:20260106T235152Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T235452Z UID:10000386-1769068800-1769101200@events.aiacalifornia.org SUMMARY:Facades+ Presented by The Architect's Newspaper DESCRIPTION:Attend Facades+ for a full day of stimulating presentations and panels \nExamine the fast-paced evolution of facade technology\, address new perspectives on building skins\, and explore innovative\, sustainable design practices. \nAIA California members take advantage of a 20% discount. Please select “AEC Professional” under “Registration Type” and input the following code in the “Discount Code” Section: AIACA \n  URL:https://events.aiacalifornia.org/event/facades-presented-by-the-architects-newspaper/ CATEGORIES:Community Partner Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://events.aiacalifornia.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/SF-1200x800-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260122T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260122T130000 DTSTAMP:20260411T164102 CREATED:20260107T155806Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260127T232856Z UID:10000387-1769083200-1769086800@events.aiacalifornia.org SUMMARY:Your Next Hire Might Not Be Human: How AI and Outsourcing Are Rewriting the Rules DESCRIPTION:In an era where AI can draft proposals\, automate invoicing\, and even generate design options\, the question facing firm leaders isn’t who to hire; it’s whether to hire at all. Traditional staffing models are being challenged by automation\, global talent marketplaces\, and an urgent need for agility. At the same time\, the human dimension of business\, culture\, creativity\, and trust is more important than ever. \nThis webinar will challenge long-held assumptions about what a team should look like. We’ll explore when it makes sense to invest in a full-time hire\, when outsourcing or automation delivers better ROI\, and how to build a firm that clients trust\, even when your “team” looks very different from what they expect. \nWhether you’re a solo practitioner\, scaling your staff\, or leading a larger practice\, this session will help you rethink growth with clarity and confidence. \nRegistration for this FREE webinar\, brought to you by BQE will close at 12:00 pm PT on Thursday\, January 22\, 2026. \nSpeaker:\nSteven Burns\, FAIA | Founder | The Well-Designed Firm\n  URL:https://events.aiacalifornia.org/event/your-next-hire-might-not-be-human-how-ai-and-outsourcing-are-rewriting-the-rules/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Community Partner Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://events.aiacalifornia.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Community-Partner-Webinar-Your-Next-Hire-Might-1200x800-1.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Sarah Vasquez":MAILTO:svasquez@aiacalifornia.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260126T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260126T110000 DTSTAMP:20260411T164102 CREATED:20260113T215354Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260113T224233Z UID:10000388-1769421600-1769425200@events.aiacalifornia.org SUMMARY:Architecture\, Belonging\, and Connection (ABC) – Candid Conversation About Showing Up for the Next Generation of Architects: Internships\, Mentorship\, and capX DESCRIPTION:The future of architecture is strengthened when firms actively engage students and emerging professionals early in their journey. Internships and meaningful exposure to practice play a critical role in developing talent\, expanding access\, and sustaining the profession. Access to internships and early professional experience remains uneven\, shaped by geography\, educational pathways\, socioeconomic realities\, and the capacity of architecture firms. Community colleges and rural programs are critical access points but not fully connected to practice. At the same time\, small and mid-size firms\, a majority in California\, are often challenged by lack of time and infrastructure to participate in traditional internship models. The result is a continuing gap between education and practice\, and also a pull of talent away from the profession. \nThis candid conversation is an opportunity to share insight into what is working and how engagement can be expanded in ways that are practical and mutually beneficial. Together\, we will explore how tools like capX (California Architectural Practice Experience) can support firms and emerging professionals through flexible models that evolve with the needs of our community. Join your peers to exchange ideas\, challenge assumptions\, and help shape solutions that AIA CA and the California Architectural Foundation can develop and support to strengthen the profession’s future. \nModerators\nAmy Eliot\, AIA and Jason Oliver\, AIA URL:https://events.aiacalifornia.org/event/architecture-belonging-and-connection-abc-candid-conversation-about-showing-up-for-the-next-generation-of-architects-internships-mentorship-and-capx/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Architecture Belonging Connection ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://events.aiacalifornia.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/20260126_ABC-Session-Internships-capX_graphic.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Kimberly Anderson":MAILTO:kanderson@aiacalifornia.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260211T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260211T220000 DTSTAMP:20260411T164102 CREATED:20260126T225706Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T205410Z UID:10000389-1770834600-1770847200@events.aiacalifornia.org SUMMARY:Monument Bus Tour and Dinner @ Leadership Summit DESCRIPTION:AIA CA will be hosting its annual dinner at the AIA Leadership Summit. This exciting rooftop setting brings California members together with AIA leaders to connect\, collaborate\, and trade ides that help your component thrive. \nThis year\, we are planning something special – getting out of the hotel to see the city! We’ve arranged for a coach to whisk us away for “monuments in the moonlight” tour followed by a rooftop gathering. When you purchase your ticket for the dinner\, you will have the option to join the party bus at no extra charge. Please ensure you let us know if you can join us on the party bus. \nThe event schedule is as follows: \n\n6:15pm – Meet up at the Marriott Marquis Hotel for the party bus\n     Please only RSVP for the bus if you can participate\n6:30pm – Monument Tour commences and will stop at:\n• Jefferson Memorial\n• MLK Memorial\n• Lincoln Memorial\, includes Vietnam Memorial and others\n\n8:00pm – Party Bus will end at the Dinner Event\n10:00pm – Free bus ride back to the Marriott Marquis\n\nPurchase your ticket(s) now as there are only 40 tickets available. \nPlease note\, due to dinner venue security demands\, no tickets will be sold the day of the event. Please purchase your ticket in advance. \n  URL:https://events.aiacalifornia.org/event/monument-bus-tour-and-dinner-leadership-summit/ LOCATION:KTGY Architecture + Planning\, Alexander Court\, 2001 K Street\, Washington\, DC\, 2001 K Street\, Washington DC\, United States CATEGORIES:AIACA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://events.aiacalifornia.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/2026-California-Dinner-1200x800-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Mirna Douet":MAILTO:MDouet@AIACalifornia.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260223T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260223T110000 DTSTAMP:20260411T164102 CREATED:20260203T225014Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260212T202858Z UID:10000390-1771840800-1771844400@events.aiacalifornia.org SUMMARY:Black History Month 2026: Where Are We\, Where Do We Need to Go DESCRIPTION:For hundreds of years\, architects who are Black or African American have faced persistent barriers: to entry into the profession\, to advancement within firms\, and to access to clients and leadership opportunities. Over time\, AIA\, often in partnership with NOMA\, has launched multiple waves of initiatives aimed at expanding career pathways\, increasing recognition\, and reducing structural barriers. Most recently\, this work has included the development of new strategies\, tools\, and programs beginning in 2016. \nSo where are we now\, at this critical moment in history? Where are you? \nThis Architecture\, Belonging\, and Connection (ABC) discussion is intended to be an open\, honest\, and candid conversation among members of the profession. This is a space to share experiences\, observations\, questions\, and reflections—without judgment and without recording—so that voices can be heard authentically. \nWe look forward to learning from one another and holding space for dialogue that reflects both where we’ve been and where we still need to go. \nCo-moderators:\nJulia Weatherspoon\, AIA\, NOMA – Gensler\, California Architectural Foundation \nCraig Atkinson\, AIA\, NOMA – Director of Higher Education\, Carrier Johnson + Culture \nClick the photos to read the bios. \n \n \n \n Craig Atkinson\, AIA\, NOMA\, DBIA\, LEED AP \n  \n \nCraig Atkinson\, AIA\, NOMA\, DBIA\, LEED APManaging Director LA Office | Director of Higher EducationCarrier Johnson + Culture \nCraig Atkinson is the Managing Director of the Los Angeles Office and Director of Higher Education at Carrier Johnson + Culture\, where he leads the development of growth in the higher education sector in  Southern California and Seattle. With 35+ years of experience delivering complex public-sector and institutional projects\, Craig brings a deep understanding of how architecture intersects with policy\, organizational culture\, and access. \nCraig currently serves as West Region Vice President of the National Organization of Minority Architects (NOMA). In this role\, he partners with ten chapters across the West Region to support leadership development\, chapter sustainability\, and regional growth consistent with NOMA’s mission to champion diversity and inclusion in the architecture profession\, its vision of a profession that fully reflects the communities it serves\, and its values of equity\, advocacy\, leadership\, and collective responsibility. His work focuses on strengthening inter-chapter collaboration\, advancing advocacy\, and expanding pathways into the profession for underrepresented communities. \nPreviously\, Craig served as President of SoCal NOMA\, where he helped expand the chapter’s geographic reach\, elevate its advocacy voice\, and establish long-range strategic planning efforts. Earlier in his career\, he held senior leadership roles at BFGC and IBI Group (now Arcadis)\, where he led the California Public Practice and served as an executive sponsor for firmwide Justice\, Equity\, Diversity\, and Inclusion initiatives. \nCraig is known for convening thoughtful\, candid conversations grounded in lived experience\, professional accountability\, and mutual respect. He approaches dialogue not as debate\, but as shared inquiry—centered on listening\, reflection\, and collective responsibility at a critical moment for the profession. \nCraig Atkinson\, AIA\, NOMA\, DBIA\, LEED AP \n \n \n \n Julia Weatherspoon\, AIA\, NOMA\, LEED AP \n  \n \nJulia Weatherspoon\, AIA\, NOMA\, LEED APAssociate\, Gensler; Regent\, California Architectural Foundation \nJulia Weatherspoon is a licensed architect and associate at Gensler San Francisco dedicated to crafting spaces that not only creatively address design challenges\, but also inspire\, resonate\, and build connections among people. \nShe brings experience across a range of architecture projects at multiple scales\, project deliveries\, and building typologies from workplace\, aviation\, civic design\, and most recently academic higher education projects that focus on elevating experience through living and learning communities. Throughout her career\, she has championed sustainable design\, weaving environmental consciousness and equitable design solutions into the fabric of her projects. \nWhen she’s not working\, Julia continues to invest her time in creating broader impact beyond the project. \nShe currently serves as Secretary on the National Board of the National Organization of Minority Architects (NOMA) and brings over a decade of deep commitment to the organization. She previously served as President of SFNOMA from 2021–2024\, as well as SFNOMA Project Pipeline Camp Director for three years\, advancing early exposure to architecture and design. She is also a Co-Chair of the NOMA Conference Seminar Selection Committee\, serves on the Board of Directors for AIA San Francisco\, serves as a Board Regent and Programs Chair for the California Architecture Foundation\, and volunteers on the AIA National Secretary Advisory Committee. \nAs one of only roughly 600 Black women architects in the U.S.\, her leadership is rooted in mentorship\, inclusion\, and design excellence. \nShe challenges people to look at design holistically and through an equity lens. Her inspiration is driven by the belief that architecture and design can do more for all of us. Her passion has brought her to moderate and speak at several institutions and events including Smithsonian Affiliate Rockwell Museum\, Archi + City Fest\, IIDA Northern California\, SPUR\, UC Berkeley\, San Francisco Design Week\, and AIGA Pasadena. \nWhen she is not serving her community Julia likes traveling\, running\, and walking around Lake Merritt in Oakland\, CA. \n  \nJulia Weatherspoon\, AIA\, NOMA\, LEED AP URL:https://events.aiacalifornia.org/event/black-history-month-2026-where-are-we-where-do-we-need-to-go/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Architecture Belonging Connection ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://events.aiacalifornia.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/ABC-Black-History-1200x800-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Sarah Vasquez":MAILTO:svasquez@aiacalifornia.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260302T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260302T183000 DTSTAMP:20260411T164102 CREATED:20260224T202928Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T202928Z UID:10000393-1772472600-1772476200@events.aiacalifornia.org SUMMARY:ARE/CSE Study Hub - PjM/PcM - Business Operations DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis year\, we’re streamlining your study experience by grouping commonly paired exams together. \nPractice Management(PcM) focuses on the management of architectural practice\, including professional ethics\, fiduciary responsibilities\, and the regulations governing the practice of architecture. \nProject 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. \nSession Topic: Business Operations \nHost: Amanda Wynne\, AIA URL:https://events.aiacalifornia.org/event/are-cse-study-hub-pjm-pcm-business-operations/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Emerging,Study Hub ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://events.aiacalifornia.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/2.png ORGANIZER;CN="Ashley Taylor":MAILTO:ataylor@aiacalifornia.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260305T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260305T130000 DTSTAMP:20260411T164102 CREATED:20260211T212758Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T222633Z UID:10000391-1772712000-1772715600@events.aiacalifornia.org SUMMARY:Your Office is Leaking Money: How to Identify Losses and Plug the Holes DESCRIPTION:Most firms look at profitability as a bottom-line metric. They use this as a gauge to determine if the firm is financially healthy. However\, every firm is composed of countless independent elements: employees\, clients\, projects\, phases\, consultants\, and a myriad of expenses. \nWhat does a firm do when they aren’t achieving the profit margins they desire or experiencing losses? Knowing the answer to this question is the purpose of this webinar. \nIn this webinar\, we will explore: \n\nThe best practices for monitoring the various profit-centers of your firm.\nThe means and methods that will not only alert you to problems but discuss how to resolve them.\n\nMost A&E firms don’t apply the same rigor\, discipline\, and consistency that they use when executing their projects. We will show how easy it is for your firm to be well-organized\, efficient\, and profitable by applying best practices and utilizing modern\, effortless\, affordable computing technologies. \nJoin us for an engaging\, live webinar presented by Steven Burns\, FAIA\, as he shares lessons learned over 35 years working with over 1\,000 A&E firms. \nRegistration for this FREE webinar\, brought to you by BQE will close at 12:00 pm PT on Thursday\, March 5\, 2026. \nSpeaker:\nSteven Burns\, FAIA | Founder | The Well-Designed Firm\n  \nPresented by: URL:https://events.aiacalifornia.org/event/your-office-is-leaking-money-how-to-identify-losses-and-plug-the-holes/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Community Partner Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://events.aiacalifornia.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Community-Partner-Your-Office-is-Leaking-1200x800-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Sarah Vasquez":MAILTO:svasquez@aiacalifornia.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260312T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260312T130000 DTSTAMP:20260411T164102 CREATED:20260211T215330Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T215456Z UID:10000392-1773316800-1773320400@events.aiacalifornia.org SUMMARY:2025 Code Breaker: Multifamily Ventilation DESCRIPTION:Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) is an important part of supporting health and safety for multifamily dwelling units\, and the 2025 California Building Energy Efficiency Standards (Title 24\, Part 6 or Energy Code) establishes new Mandatory requirements for IAQ ventilation in multifamily buildings. Additional prescriptive standards now also apply to multifamily IAQ in support of energy efficiency and health and safety. \nJoin us for this one-hour session in which we will dive into the equipment and testing requirements for a multifamily dwelling unit’s IAQ and local exhaust systems (such as kitchen range hoods). \nSpeaker:\nNick Brown\, CEA | Principal | Build Smart Group\nPresented by: URL:https://events.aiacalifornia.org/event/2025-code-breaker-multifamily-ventilation/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Community Partner Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://events.aiacalifornia.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Community-Partner-Webinar-2025-Code-Breaker-Multifamily-Ventilation-1200x800-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Sarah Vasquez":MAILTO:svasquez@aiacalifornia.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260316T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260316T173000 DTSTAMP:20260411T164102 CREATED:20260224T203707Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T203707Z UID:10000394-1773682200-1773682200@events.aiacalifornia.org SUMMARY:ARE/CSE Study Hub - PjM/PcM - Finances\, Risk\, & Development of Practice DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis year\, we’re streamlining your study experience by grouping commonly paired exams together. \nPractice Management(PcM) focuses on the management of architectural practice\, including professional ethics\, fiduciary responsibilities\, and the regulations governing the practice of architecture. \nProject 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. \nSession Topic: Finances\, Risk\, & Development of Practice \nHost: Bryn Young\, AIA URL:https://events.aiacalifornia.org/event/are-cse-study-hub-pjm-pcm-finances-risk-development-of-practice/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Emerging,Study Hub ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://events.aiacalifornia.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/3.png ORGANIZER;CN="Ashley Taylor":MAILTO:ataylor@aiacalifornia.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260323T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260323T110000 DTSTAMP:20260411T164102 CREATED:20260304T204838Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T204838Z UID:10000398-1774260000-1774263600@events.aiacalifornia.org SUMMARY:Candid Conversations about: Women in Design DESCRIPTION:According to the 2020 Census\, 50.9% of the U.S. population was female\, while the remaining 49.1% was male. This means that the female population made up 168.8 million people\, while the male population made up 162.7 million. The 2020 Census also showed that the U.S. population reached 331\,449\,281 people. \nThe Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reports that in 2019\, 25% of the 208\,000 people working as “Architects\, except naval” in the United States were women. Importantly\, the BLS does not distinguish between licensed and non-licensed practitioners (“apprentices and trainees”). By comparison\, NCARB reports that there were 113\,554 registered architects in the United States in 2017\, so the BLS figure of 208\,000 counts many aspiring architects who are pursuing licensure\, as well as those who are not working towards a license. \nJoin us for a conversation exploring the experiences\, challenges\, and perspectives of women in architecture. URL:https://events.aiacalifornia.org/event/candid-conversations-about-women-in-design/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Architecture Belonging Connection ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://events.aiacalifornia.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/ABC-Women-in-Design-1200x800-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Sarah Vasquez":MAILTO:svasquez@aiacalifornia.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260325T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260325T130000 DTSTAMP:20260411T164102 CREATED:20260310T170621Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260313T012247Z UID:10000399-1774440000-1774443600@events.aiacalifornia.org SUMMARY:Zero Net Carbon Buildings - Then\, Now and the Future DESCRIPTION:Registration for this ZNCD webinar will close at 10am PT on Wednesday\, March 25\, 2026. Registrants will receive their Zoom link no later than 10:30am PT the day of. \nCome learn about the relevant history of building electrification\, from NYC rooftop solar in 1906 to Berlin balcony solar in 2026\, from a gas ban that followed the 1923 Berkeley Fire to the 80+ gas bans that followed the fires in Santa Rosa (2017) and Paradise (2018). Then go for a deep dive into an Energy Commission funded\, futuristic\, 100% renewably powered off-grid apartment complex under construction in Petaluma that integrates bidirectional EVs\, ultra-efficient appliances\, a large central battery and a big solar array to house 131 low-income families that will never have to worry about a grid power outage. Looking at the evolution of zero net carbon buildings allows to see how far we’ve come and where we’re headed. \nSpeaker:\nSean Armstrong | Principal\, Redwood Energy URL:https://events.aiacalifornia.org/event/zero-net-carbon-buildings-then-now-and-the-future/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Climate Action ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://events.aiacalifornia.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Zero-Net-Carbon-Buildings-Then-Now-and-the-Future-1200x8002-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Sarah Vasquez":MAILTO:svasquez@aiacalifornia.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR