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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: Matias Santini\, 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-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Emerging,Study Hub
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ashley Taylor":MAILTO:ataylor@aiacalifornia.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250716T120000
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SUMMARY:Running a Practice | Building Inclusive Foundations: Transforming Architecture Firms Through EDI Integration - Video
DESCRIPTION:SCROLL DOWN TO VIEW THE VIDEO.\nThis session qualifies for 1 LU/HSW (live webinar attendees only). \nRegistration for this webinar will close at 10am PT on Wednesday\, July 16\, 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 new “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 for the inaugural session of this series as we spotlight three distinctive architectural practices that have successfully embedded EDI principles as core components of their business model. This session will offer actionable approaches to integrating EDI values into your firm’s DNA in ways that are authentic\, sustainable\, and transformative. \nSpeakers:\nMandy Freeland\, AIA | President and Principal Architect\, Mandy Freeland Architect\, Inc. \nQuinlin Messenger | Founder and Director\, JUST Design \nDebra Gerod\, FAIA | Partner\, Gruen Associates \nModerator:\nDan Perez\, AIA | Principal\, Studio Perez
URL:https://events.aiacalifornia.org/event/running-a-practice-building-inclusive-foundations-transforming-architecture-firms-through-edi-integration/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Practice
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sarah Vasquez":MAILTO:svasquez@aiacalifornia.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250724T120000
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SUMMARY:Breaking Free from Hourly Billing: A Strategic Guide for AE Firms
DESCRIPTION:Are you looking to increase profitability and reduce client friction in your architecture or engineering practice? Join us for an enlightening session on transforming your firm’s billing model. This webinar will explore proven alternatives to hourly billing that can lead to better client relationships\, increased revenue\, and more predictable income streams. \nDrawing from real-world experience\, we’ll dive into three powerful alternatives to hourly billing: \n\nProducts: Digital offerings that create passive income streams\nProductized Services: Fixed-scope AE services with published pricing\nValue-Based Project Pricing: Custom projects priced according to client value\n\nThis session is ideal for small firm owners\, architects and engineers looking to break free from the limitations of hourly billing while maintaining profitability and client satisfaction. Whether you’re considering a complete transition or a gradual shift\, you’ll leave with actionable steps to transform your practice’s billing approach. \nDon’t miss this opportunity to learn how to increase your firm’s profitability while delivering better value to your clients! \nFREE registration for this webinar\, brought to you by BQE\, will close at 12:00 pm PT on Thursday\, July 24\, 2025. \nPRESENTER:\nJonathan StarkAuthor of Hourly Billing is Nuts & Host of Ditching Hourly\n 
URL:https://events.aiacalifornia.org/event/breaking-free-from-hourly-billing-a-strategic-guide-for-ae-firms/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Community Partner Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rebekah Aceves":MAILTO:raceves@aiacalifornia.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250728T180000
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SUMMARY:ARE/CSE Statewide Study Hub: Programming & Analysis (PA)
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. \nProgramming & Analysis (PA) focuses on the evaluation of project requirements\, constraints\, and opportunities. 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. \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-programming-analysis-pa-3/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Emerging,Study Hub
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ashley Taylor":MAILTO:ataylor@aiacalifornia.org
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SUMMARY:Architecture\, Belonging\, and Connection (ABC) – Candid Conversations about: Reimagining Culture in Practice
DESCRIPTION:The architectural profession is at a critical inflection point—facing pressing challenges around culture\, EDI\, and workforce sustainability. This ABC invites design professionals across all career stages to engage in a candid dialogue about how firms can invest in the next generation\, foster cultures of authenticity and learning\, and create environments where every team member’s unique strengths are recognized and celebrated. Together\, we’ll explore the cultural barriers that stand in the way of transformation and identify actionable steps firms can take now to reshape our collective future. This session is an opportunity to hear and elevate diverse voices and to contribute meaningfully to the ongoing dialogue. Join us as we reflect\, strategize\, and commit to change—one conversation at a time. #culturepledge \nModerators:\nCarina Mills\, AIA | Senior Talent Director\, Senior Associate | Studio One Eleven | President\, AIA California \nGinger Thompson AIA\, DBIA\, LEED BD+C | Senior Design Manager. | DPR Construction | First Vice President\, AIA California
URL:https://events.aiacalifornia.org/event/abc-architecture-belonging-and-connection-candid-conversations-about-reimagining-culture-in-practice/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Architecture Belonging Connection
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rebekah Aceves":MAILTO:raceves@aiacalifornia.org
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