The Academy of Emerging Professionals Council of Advisors (AEP COA) is a steering committee comprised of elected leaders representing various constituencies. They establish connections among and advocates on behalf of architecture school students, aspiring and recently licensed architects, as well as the individuals that mentor these important groups of people.
LEARN MOREThe Advocacy Advisory Committee recommends policies and positions on legislative and regulatory issues, as well as, planning issues for the following year.
LEARN MORETo identify how to effectively prepare students studying the discipline of architecture to prosper within the architectural profession; identify what common areas of knowledge are shared by both the discipline and the profession of architecture that could foster this goal…
LEARN MOREThe California Awards program recognizes excellence in the architectural profession in seven categories.
LEARN MOREThe Climate Action Committee aims to improve the sustainability of the built environment by promoting conservation of natural resources, design which brings buildings closer to net-zero usage, and public policy that supports these efforts.
LEARN MOREThe purpose of the College of Fellows is to stimulate a sharing of interests among Fellows and more.
LEARN MOREThe Communications Advisory Committee is responsible for providing general program oversight, and specific suggestions on communications vehicles, including website, and AIA CA social media platforms.
LEARN MOREThe Continuing Education Committee will steward the AIA California educational calendar, collaborate on opportunities necessary for educating AIA California members, and review course submissions from individuals within the profession to ensure that AIA California’s education holistically aligns with the strategic plan
LEARN MORETo champion a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion within the organization and create a more diverse community within the architectural profession, this Committee creates and promotes opportunities for education, leadership and professional practice.
LEARN MOREThis annual, one day, conference explores the forces that continue to shift healthcare delivery in California and how these will impact healthcare facilities’ design in the state.
LEARN MOREThis annual, one day, conference explores the forces that continue to shift healthcare delivery in California and how these will impact healthcare facilities’ design in the state.
LEARN MOREThe Housing Steering Committee serves as a conduit for architects.
LEARN MOREThe purpose of the Leadership Development Committee is to engage members in volunteer development and recruitment. The charge is to create a member-led structure which identifies volunteer opportunities and creates a process to recruit AIA members to serve in various positions of leadership throughout the organization. This Committee will assist the AIA CA President by making recommendations for appointment.
LEARN MOREThis Monterey Design Conference Committee is responsible for planning and executing the world-renowned Monterey Design Conference. The committee is tasked with the planning, marketing, and speaker and sponsor recruitment while maintaining the integrity of the program.
LEARN MOREThe California CACE Opportunity Fund encourages grant proposals for pilot programs that may be models for other components, provides leadership training opportunities for components, and provides funding to expand membership activities that would be of benefit to all components. This committee is responsible for vetting all proposals and making recommendations to the AIA CA Executive Committee for funding. Members who have submitted proposals, recuse themselves from the selection process.
LEARN MOREThe Planning and Finance Committee is a Board committee responsible for developing operational and programmatic strategies to achieve Board-approved goals and objectives. They also review the budget operations within the organization.
LEARN MOREThe Procedure and Documents Committee is a Board committee responsible for considering all matters relating to AIA California documents, amendments thereto, and interpretations thereof, including allegations of non-conformance with AIA California policy embodied within the documents, and shall report its recommendations to the Board or the Executive Committee for action.
LEARN MOREThe purpose of this committee is to identify emerging trends in practice and facilitate and broadcast communication about the wide range of topics that are relevant to today’s practice of Architecture in all its various forms.
LEARN MOREThis committee develops and implements the awards program to recognize and celebrate examples of innovation and excellence in housing design in California and across the country.
LEARN MORENatural disasters everywhere are increasing in frequency and intensity as they are being exacerbated by climate change, and California is no exception. These disasters impact our buildings and communities and are major contributors to carbon emissions that are largely being overlooked.
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