BOARD OF DIRECTORS NOVEMBER MEETING
VirtualThis is a virtual meeting. To register for this meeting, please see the BOD Basecamp posting. Elections for the 2025 officers will be held during this meeting.
This is a virtual meeting. To register for this meeting, please see the BOD Basecamp posting. Elections for the 2025 officers will be held during this meeting.
Please join us in celebration the installation of the new 2025 AIA CA President and honor members for their achievements.
CREDIT CRAM: ZNCD TRACK This session qualifies for 1.5 LU/HSW and 1.5hrs of ZNCD mandatory continuing education (live webinar attendees only). Made in partnership with the William J. Worthen Foundation and inspired by the Building Decarbonization Practice Guide. Don’t miss your chance to attend! Registration closes at 10am, Tuesday, November 12. You should receive your Zoom confirmation link no later than 10:30am the day of. This session will show practitioners how they can deliver carbon neutral buildings in an equitable manner, and how design professionals and the industry as a whole can take action to bridge the green building sector with equity as a key to meeting decarbonization, resilience, climate and energy democracy goals at pace and scale. Encouraging design of Zero Carbon buildings supports healthy environments, addresses the climate crisis, and additionally incorporating equitable principles throughout the design process upholds communities' and the public's health and wellbeing. Speakers: Brett Rosenberg, LEED AP | ESG Compliance Manager, Cushman & Wakefield Alice Sung, AIA, LEED AP BD+C, SEA | Principal, Greenbank Associates, VP, Board of Directors, Worthen Foundation Moderator: Steve Guttman, P.E., BCxP, CDP, LEED Fellow | Principal, Guttmann & Blaevoet
CREDIT CRAM: ZNCD TRACK This session qualifies for 1.5 LU/HSW and 1.5hrs of ZNCD mandatory continuing education (live webinar attendees only). Made in partnership with the William J. Worthen Foundation and inspired by the Building Decarbonization Practice Guide. Don’t miss your chance to attend! Registration closes at 10am, Wednesday, November 13. You should receive your Zoom confirmation link no later than 10:30am the day of. Kitchens present superb opportunities for decarbonization. An all-electric kitchen, specifically including induction cooking equipment, is one with no natural gas or other fossil fuel-based energy source. These kitchens reflect the goals of not only decarbonization, but health and safety for users as well. In this session, you will hear from experts in the all-electric kitchen industry on the benefits of all-electric cooking, the most effective technology in the market today, and real-life examples of project teams and clients utilizing all-electric commercial kitchens. Speakers: Pauline Souza, FAIA, LEED Fellow | Directly of Sustainability, WRNS Studio Chef Rachelle Boucher | Senior Lead, Culinary Events and Experiences, Building Decarbonization Coalition Teresa Jan, AIA, LEED AP, WELL AP | Associate Principal and Director of Sustainability, Multistudio Moderator: Chef Christopher Galarza | Founder, Forward Dining Solutions and co-founder, EcoChef
CREDIT CRAM: ZNCD TRACK This session qualifies for 1.5 LU/HSW and 1.5hrs of ZNCD mandatory continuing education (live webinar attendees only). Made in partnership with the William J. Worthen Foundation and inspired by the Building Decarbonization Practice Guide. Don’t miss your chance to attend! Registration closes at 10am, Thursday, November 14. You should receive your Zoom confirmation link no later than 10:30am the day of. Multi-family residential buildings present significant opportunities for decarbonization. Although not the most energy or carbon-intensive building type overall, the 24 hour/365 day operation of these buildings, coupled with high demand for new housing, have great implications for decarbonization. Part 1 of Zero Carbon Multifamily Residential Buildings will identify various design strategies and considerations to address greenhouse gas emissions in multifamily housing and that promote equity through a community-first approach. The C4GS-ZEDlife Case Study of MountZED Ecovillage (a CEC “EPIC Challenge” winner) will be presented to showcase strategies in practice for delivering affordable, equitable, climate-resilient, cost-competitive, and emissions-free residential construction. Speakers: Ladan Ghobad, Ph.D., LEED AP BD+C | CEO, Principal, Building Performance Specialist, ENERlite Dr. M.A. Greenstein | VP of Knowledge Transfer, C4GS ZEDlife Bill Dunster, OBE | Co-founder and Environmental Architect, C4GS ZEDlife Moderator: Katie Ackerly, AIA | Principal and Sustainable Design Director, David Baker Architects
CREDIT CRAM: ZNCD TRACK This session qualifies for 1.5 LU/HSW and 1.5hrs of ZNCD mandatory continuing education (live webinar attendees only). Made in partnership with the William J. Worthen Foundation and inspired by the Building Decarbonization Practice Guide. Don’t miss your chance to attend! Registration closes at 10am, Friday, November 15. You should receive your Zoom confirmation link no later than 10:30am the day of. Multi-family residential buildings present significant opportunities for decarbonization. Although not the most energy or carbon-intensive building type overall, the 24 hour/365 day operation of these buildings, coupled with high demand for new housing, have great implications for decarbonization. Through three case studies (all CEC “EPIC Challenge” winners), Part 2 of Zero Carbon Multifamily Residential Buildings will explore the broader context of decarbonization in multifamily buildings, discussing how to implement and benefit from emerging technologies and walking through methods that can help achieve affordable, equitable, climate-resilient, cost-competitive, and emissions-free residential construction. Speakers: Claire McConnell | Associate, Mithun Sean Armstrong | Managing Principal, Redwood Energy Mary Telling | Associate Principal, Mithun Cheryl McMurtry | Business Development Associate, Architectural Nexus Mihnea Dobre, AIA | Principal, Architectural Nexus Megan Repka, AIA | Project Architect, Architectural Nexus Moderator: Katie Ackerly, AIA | Principal and Sustainable Design Director, David Baker Architects
AIA California 2024 Awards Celebration at Woodbury University November 15, 2024 | 1:00 PM - 9:00 PM | Woodbury University, Burbank, CA Join us for the second annual AIA California Awards Celebration, a dynamic in-person event celebrating excellence in architecture! And, connecting renowned architects with students who will be next generation designers. This year’s celebration and ceremony promises to be an extraordinary day, spotlighting innovative projects, visionary firms, and outstanding professionals, alongside special participation from students at Woodbury University’s College of Architecture. Event Highlights: 1:00P – 3:00P | Woodbury School of Architecture Award Recipient Panels | Woodbury School of Architecture has arranged a terrific afternoon of panels. Students throughout Los Angeles are welcome. Panels offer HSW units for AIA Members. Open to all (firms + students, region-wide) For details, Click Here. 3:30P – 5:30P | Meet the Firms/Architecture Fair: Renowned Firms + Students | Ahmanson Courtyard This fair provides a unique opportunity for professionals and students alike to gain insights into the latest trends and exceptional achievements in architecture, and to connect 1:1. Explore the most innovative projects, renowned firms, and outstanding individuals who have received our prestigious awards this year. 4:00P - 5:30P Woodbury University School of Architecture Open House Open House features the Solar Decathlon Home, a 3-D Printed House featuring first of its kind construction technologies. Open to firms + Students. For more info, Click Here. 6:00P – 7:00P | Award Ceremony | Fletcher Jones Auditorium Join us as we honor the best and brightest in the field of architecture. Recognize and celebrate the recipients of this year’s awards. 7:00P – 9:00P | Reception & Networking | Ahmanson Courtyard Network with industry professionals, share your ideas, and forge new connections while enjoying a delightful reception. Ticket Information: Architecture Students: Your attendance is free, courtesy of AIA Members. Don’t miss this opportunity to engage with the broader architecture community. Award Recipients and Firms: Ticket cost supports the inclusion of students. Please note tables at the architecture fair are reserved for AIACA Award Recipients and Platinum Sponsors. Thank you to our 2024 Award Ceremony Sponsor!
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.
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/)