BOARD INFORMATIONAL SEPTEMBER MEETING
VirtualThis is a virtual meeting. To register for this meeting, please see the BOD Basecamp posting.
This is a virtual meeting. To register for this meeting, please see the BOD Basecamp posting.
This is a virtual meeting and the link for this meeting will be posted on the Executive Committee Basecamp site.
This session qualifies for 1 LU/HSW and 1 hr Zero Net Carbon Design Mandatory Continuing Education. (Live webinar attendees only) This lecture delves into the architectural industry’s environmental footprint, spotlighting the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) as a pivotal tool for designing sustainable buildings. Patrick Chopson, an expert in AI-driven sustainable design, will guide participants through the transformative potential of AI in optimizing architectural workflows. This includes automating complex carbon reporting tasks and improving client communications regarding environmental impacts. Through real-world case studies, participants will critically evaluate how AI applications can significantly enhance sustainability and operational efficiency within architectural practices. This course equips professionals with the knowledge and tools necessary to drive impactful climate action in the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry. Moderator: Ismar Enriquez, AIA, LFA, LEED AP | Design Lead & Project Manager, Practice Speakers: Patrick Chopson, AIA | Co-Founder and Chief Product Officer, cove.tool
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. Speaker: TBA
This session qualifies for 1.5 LU/HSW and 1.5 hr Zero Net Carbon Design Mandatory Continuing Education (live webinar attendees only). The Path To Zero Carbon Series explores research and solutions for one of the most significant challenges of the 21st century. Addressing the climate crisis requires the building industry to reach carbon neutral design and construction across all projects. Our industry is responsible for nearly half of global warming, so our actions to reduce these emissions have a massive impact. Global warming is caused primarily by CO2e, but what do we need to know to have useful conversations on CO2e instead of just talking energy efficiency? What resources, policies, and frameworks are out there on embodied carbon operational carbon? This webinar will address these questions and more to understand the path forward to zero carbon. Moderator: Laura Dulski, AIA | Principal, DLR Group Speaker: Kjell Anderson, FAIA, CSBA, LEED Fellow, FitWel | Principal, Director of Sustainable Design, LMN Architects Laura Dulski, AIA | Principal, DLR Group Kjell Anderson, FAIA, CSBA, LEED Fellow, FitWel | Principal, Director of Sustainable Design, LMN Architects
This session qualifies for 1 LU/HSW. (Live webinar attendees only) Don’t miss your chance to attend! Registration closes at 10am, Wednesday, October 16. You should receive your Zoom confirmation link no later than 10:30am the day of. Join a panel of experts from the Circular Construction Lab at Cornell University, Construction Junction and Lake|Flato who will share research being conducted within the architecture, engineering and construction industry, and how some pilot projects currently underway may impact further reduction in building operation and embodied carbon through improved process management. Speakers: Dan Bergsagel | Sustainability Lead, schlaich bergermann partner NY, member of CCL at Cornell University. Mike Gable | Founding Executive Director, Construction Junction (CJ) Felix Heisel | Assistant Professor and Director of the Circular Construction Lab (CCL), Cornell University, College of Architecture, Art, and Planning Dan Stine, AIA | Director of Design Technology, Lake|Flato Moderator: Fred Marks, FAIA | Visiting Scholar, Salk Institute for Biological Studies
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. Speaker: Ismar Enriquez, AIA, LFA, LEED AP
This session qualifies for 1 LU/HSW (live webinar attendees only). Don’t miss your chance to attend! Registration closes at 10am, Wednesday, October 23. You should receive your Zoom confirmation link no later than 10:30am the day of. This course explores the intersection of circular economy principles and architecture, focusing on practical strategies for sustainable design and material reuse. Participants will learn how to integrate circularity into architectural projects, emphasizing the creation of nature-inclusive buildings with minimal ecological footprints. The course will cover innovative building technologies, region and process development, and educational aspects, drawing from the extensive experience of Superuse Studios, an international architecture collective specializing in circular and sustainable design. Speaker: Loriane Icibaci | Director, Superuse North America Loriane Icibaci | Director, Superuse North America Moderator: Ismar Enriquez, AIA, LFA, LEED AP | Design Lead & Project Manager, Practice Ismar Enriquez, AIA, LFA, LEED AP | Design Lead & Project Manager, Practice
Where the Conversation about Design Happens Every two years, the Monterey Design Conference brings together a diverse blend of globally recognized speakers to inspire and educate – all in scenic and vibrant location. In a retreat setting, MDC is your chance to step out of the everyday and into a creative space, networking with colleagues and re-connecting with the ideas and motivations that drew you to the profession from day one. Speakers inspire creativity by sharing their stories, showcasing innovative projects, discussing design philosophy, encouraging risk-taking, exploring cross-disciplinary collaboration, addressing societal challenges. Their insights and experiences can ignite new ideas and perspectives, motivating you to approach your own creative endeavors with passion and purpose. Pick-Up A Year’s Worth of Learning Units; Attendees typically receive up to 22 AIA CE credits throughout the event
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
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.