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The 4-Hour Workweek for Architects: Business Secrets to Increase Productivity, Profits and Happiness

Virtual

AE professionals are uniquely positioned to innovate and lead, yet they often find themselves bogged down by their day-to-day demands. In a world where the traditional work model is becoming obsolete, it's time to rethink how you approach your professional life. This webinar is designed to empower AE professionals by introducing them to innovative strategies and tools that can revolutionize their work habits, increase productivity, and enhance overall job satisfaction. Inspired by Tim Ferriss' The 4-Hour Workweek, this session will focus on practical applications within the AE industry, highlighting how to optimize workflows, delegate effectively, leverage technology, and create a more balanced, fulfilling professional life. Applying these principles will enable you to “work smarter, not harder,” transforming your firm into a well-oiled machine that runs efficiently and profitably, freeing you up to focus on your passion. It's time to treat your firm as your greatest project and use your design skills to create a business that supports your dreams and aspirations! Speaker: Steve Burns, FAIA | Founder | The Well-Designed Firm Steve Burns, FAIA                

Path to Fellowship (Now On-Video)

Virtual

**Scroll down to access video of this past AIA California webinar.** Throughout this webinar, the AIA California College of Fellow Regional Representatives will go into a detailed explanation about the process of applying for Fellowship and what steps are needed as members develop their portfolio. Once they are finished reviewing the steps necessary to apply for Fellowship, they will host a live Q&A and panel discussion for the audience to ask their candid questions about Fellowship.   Robert L. Ooley, FAIASouthern CA-Regional Rep.Bio Michael Enomoto, FAIASouthern CA-Regional Rep.Bio Joyce Polhamus, FAIANorthern CA-Regional Rep.Bio Aaron Hyland, FAIANorthern CA-Regional Rep.Bio              

California State of the Market

Virtual

2024: A Year of Stabilization and Reset. California’s economic performance has lagged national performance for the last few years – technology sector layoffs, regional banking crises, and the exodus of a significant portion of the workforce to other states have taken its toll. However, home sales are tentatively rebounding and the population grew in 2023, halting three years of decline. As California continues its path to economic recovery, this session takes a closer look at trends in construction and development, real estate supply and demand signals, emerging trends, and demographic shifts amidst volatility. We will also discuss what the future holds for different market sectors across the state. Speaker: Supina Mapon | Healthcare Strategy | Design Integration, DPR Construction Supina Mapon | Healthcare Strategy | Design Integration, DPR Construction              

An EDI Guide for Architects

Virtual

Calling all architects who want to foster change within their firms! Just® is a program that focuses on employee experience, health, well-being, and meaningful community connections. It uplifts the understanding that it is people who make up businesses and communities and that people are the core of creating a Living Future. Tune in for an overview of “The Social Justice Label”, join the conversation on how to adopt Just® at your firm, and learn how it can help better define EDI initiatives in your office. Speakers: Jessica Jobe Sea, AIA | Associate | Noll & Tam Wendy Rogers, FAIA | CEO, Chief Talent Officer | LPA Design Studios Anne Torney, AIA | Partner | Mithun Moderator: Griso Barrios | Senior Manager | Just

Succession Planning and Leadership Transition: Securing Your Architecture Firm’s Future

Virtual

For many architecture firms, the business is not just a career, but a lifestyle. However, when the time comes to retire or slow down, the most important investment you can rely on might not be your 401(k), IRA, or real estate portfolio—but your firm. Succession planning is not just about ensuring your practice can continue without you; it’s about building a valuable asset that can provide significant financial security and wealth, potentially making your firm your most significant retirement asset. Join us for an essential webinar on the best practices for succession planning and leadership transition. This session, designed specifically for firm owners who may not have considered the long-term financial benefits of planning ahead, will be led by an industry expert, who successfully sold his 17-person firm in 2007. Steve Burns, FAIA will show you how to strategically grow your firm’s value, preparing it for a successful transition that can offer you the financial freedom to step back when you are ready. We’ll cover the critical steps for ownership transition, from strategic and financial planning to cultivating leadership within your team. By empowering the next generation and creating a strong, sustainable firm, you’ll be setting yourself up for a future where your hard work pays off in more ways than one. Presenter: Steve Burns, FAIA | Founder | The Well-Designed Firm Steve Burns, FAIA | Founder | The Well-Designed Firm              

Ethics and Diversity Considerations of Design Technology in Architecture

Virtual

The integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in architecture holds the potential to revolutionize design processes, optimize building performance, and personalize user experiences. However, alongside these advancements come significant ethical considerations that demand our attention. This presentation will explore the ethical landscape of AI in architecture, focusing on how we can intervene to contribute to a more inclusive architectural future, and address issues like the future of practice, algorithmic bias, equitable data privacy, and overall business implications. Speakers: Argelia Barcena, Assoc. AIA | Regional Design Technology Manager | Gensler Cesar Escalante, AIA | Senior Technical Marketing Manager | Autodesk Moderator: Daniel Perez, AIA | Principal | Studio Perez Earn 1 LU for attending live.   Please Note: Registration for this webinar will close at 10:00 am on Wednesday, November 6, 2024.

Free – $25.00

Culture Eats Strategy for Breakfast

Virtual

A firm's culture can make or break any attempt to change, grow, and evolve. This can be especially true as firms strive for integrated, sustainable, and high-performing design outcomes that span their entire portfolios, not simply a few high-flying projects. This session will take you through some of the common challenges inherent in breaking out of "business as usual" design processes. You'll also explore examples of strategies that leading firms have used successfully in their quests to meaningfully infuse sustainability throughout their firms and projects. Speakers: Keith Hempel, FAIA | President/CDO | LPA Design Studios Ashley Mulhall, AIA | Senior Associate | Orcutt Winslow Dan Stine, AIA | Director of Design Technology | Lake Flato Moderator: Ellen Mitchell, AIA | Director of Sustainability and Applied Research | LPA Design Studios   Please Note: Registration for this webinar will close at 10:00 am PT on Wednesday, November 20, 2024.

Free – $25.00

Architecture, Belonging, Connection (ABC) – Candid Conversations about: Culture + EDI

Virtual

How can firms invest in the next generation to ensure the architectural profession remains relevant and impactful for clients and communities? What barriers stand in the way of cultivating a collaborative environment that encourages authenticity and learning? How can we recognize and celebrate the unique strengths of each team member? Join the conversation and commit to the #culturepledge (https://aiacalifornia.org/cultureshift/)

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