AIA California Committees provide members with an opportunity to get involved in the AIA at the state level and hone their leadership skills through volunteerism. The work of the organization starts at the committee level – elevating ideas and issues to the leadership’s attention, vetting messaging, planning programs, and providing guidance on practice issues – our members are setting the direction of our organization.
For more information about a specific committee, contact the committee’s staff liaison to learn more.
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 MOREThis program recognizes excellence in design in California and throughout the world.
LEARN MOREThe Editorial Committee is responsible for establishing a focused look at issues facing the profession, working in concert with the Professional Practice program to identify issues and recruiting contributors to develop content.
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 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.
LEARN MOREThe Interior Design Taskforce will review AIA CA’s position in relation to the national AIA position on interior design licensure, gather feedback from members and prepare for discussion and potential action by the AIA CA Board. They will also discuss current advocacy efforts to address this issue and evaluate need for further action.
LEARN MOREThis committee is responsible for planning and executing the world-renowned Monterey Design Conference…
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…
LEARN MOREThe Planning and Finance Committee is responsible for developing operational and programmatic strategies to attain Board-approved goals and objectives.
The Procedure and Documents Committee is a Board committee responsible for considering all matters relating to AIA California documents, amendments thereto, and interpretations thereof…
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.
LEARN MOREThis committee is comprised of architects with experience in urban design, planning & landscape architecture, and mobility who focus on the quality and design of regional and urban systems.
LEARN MORETo provide commentary and insight in creating a cultural shift within the architectural profession to create a new tool to integrate an improved workforce model into firms.
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