AIA Conference on Architecture & Design 2024

Washington D.C.

Uniting to solve today’s challenges The most impactful, forward-thinking solutions result from a convergence of thought. Solving today’s environmental, social, and ethical challenges requires bringing together diverse perspectives across the multiple disciplines of the built environment. Enter the AIA Conference on Architecture & Design (AIA24), happening June 5–8 in Washington, D.C., home to AIA’s new global campus, several AIA chapters, and some of the most influential architecture, design firms, and manufacturers in the world. Every year, the AIA and AEC communities convene to network, share knowledge, and find solutions to design a better world. The conference fuses together industries, identities, skills, styles, and values, to establish a new multidisciplinary understanding of today’s most pressing issues. And it unites tradition and innovation, art and technology, form and function, old and new, and global and local to examine, educate, and find solutions. Through networking, education, events, tours, and the industry’s largest expo, AIA24 fosters cross-industry collaborations and solutions between licensed architects, design professionals, associates, engineers, contractors, interior designers, landscape architects, firm owners, owners/clients, emerging professionals, and beyond to showcase the strength of the AEC industry. Uniting toward better outcomes highlights the value in each other’s unique skill sets and positions architects, designers, engineers, and builders as leaders designing a better world, together. Be a part of this defining AEC industry event! Connect with your peers and lend your voice and expertise to design a better world. Register Now

2024 AIA California New Fellows Reception

Alexander Court 2001 K Street NW, Washington DC, DC, United States

AIA California takes great delight in celebrating the elevation of new Fellows each year. Please join us for a celebration to honor the twenty AIA California members elevated in 2024 during AIA24 in Washington DC. If you are planning to attend the AIA Conference on Architecture in Washington, D.C., do join us for an evening of cocktails, desserts, and celebration as part of AIA California's special AIA24 programming. Thank you to our Donors! Ronald Altoon, FAIA Member Emeritus of ALTOON STRAGETIC, LLC Robert Bracamonte, FAIA “My sincerest CONGRATULATIONS to the new Fellows! Have one on me.“ Thomas Braham, FAIA Gordon Carrier, FAIA Donald Caskey, FAIA Member Emeritus Gordon Chong, FAIA Member Emeritus Christos Chrysiliou, FAIA “Congratulations to our New Fellows! Very well deserved.” Amy Chu, FAIA Robert Culvahouse, FAIA David Darling, FAIA Arthur Dyson, FAIA Brian Dougherty, FAIA Betsey Dougherty, FAIA Michael Enomoto, FAIA of GRUEN ASSOCIATES J. Handel Evans, FAIA Member Emeritus Jonathan Feldman, FAIA John Friedman, FAIA Mary Follenweider, FAIA Member Emeritus Debra Gerod, FAIA of GRUEN ASSOCIATES Craig Hamilton, FAIA Richard Heinz, FAIA Member Emeritus “Congratulations to all new California AIA Fellows!” Charles Higueras, FAIA “I heartily congratulate all the newly minted Fellows! Huzzah!!” Michael Hricak, FAIA Roberta Jorgensen, FAIA Nerin Kadribegovic, FAIA Alice Kimm, FAIA Sylvia Kwan, FAIA Marc L’Italien, FAIA Ellen Lou, FAIA “Honor the 2024 CA New Fellows from Ellen Lou, Skidmore, Owings & Merrill” Michael Malinowski, FAIA of Streamline Institute Clarence Mamuyac, FAIA William Melby, FAIA Member Emeritus Paul Neel, FAIA Member Emeritus Jon Niemuth, FAIA “Congrats Hao Ko + Anthony Brower!” Edward Niles, FAIA Member Emeritus Christopher Noll, FAIA Sam Nunes, FAIA of WRNS Studio Joyce Polhamus, FAIA Lynn Pomeroy, FAIA Member Emeritus Mark Quattrocchi, FAIA Wendy Rogers, FAIA “Enjoy the New Fellows Reception” Michael Roush, FAIA Rona Rothenberg, FAIA “Sorry I can’t join you…ENJOY!” Lee Salin, FAIA Bryan Shiles, FAIA of WRNS Studio Lynn Simon, FAIA “Congratulations on achieving Fellow!” Michael Smith, FAIA Steven Sobel, FAIA Pauline Souza, FAIA of WRNS Studio Richard Stacy, FAIA Michael Stanton, FAIA Robert Steinberg, FAIA “Congratulations to a most well deserving group of Fellows!” Michael Strogoff, FAIA of Strogoff Consulting Janet Tam, FAIA H. Ruth Todd, FAIA Joel Tomei, FAIA Member Emeritus “Congratulations New Fellows! I wish that I could attend your reception, but know that it will be one of your most memorable life experiences.” William Valentine, FAIA Member Emeritus Christopher Wasney, FAIA Alison Whitelaw, FAIA Member Emeritus Allison Williams, FAIA “Congratulations to the AIA Fellowship Class of 2024! Allison Grace Williams FAIA AGWms_studio” Michael Willis, FAIA Member Emeritus Steven Winkel, FAIA Takashi Yanai, FAIA

CALGreen Embodied Carbon Series: Building Reuse for Decarbonization and Compliance

Virtual

This session qualifies for 1 LU/HSW (pending approval) and 1 hr Zero Net Carbon Design Mandatory Continuing Education. (Live webinar attendees only) The CALGreen Embodied Carbon series is a joint educational program between the SEAOC Sustainable Design Committee and AIA CA. This 4-part webinar series addresses the green building code changes adopted by the California Building Standards Commission (CBSC) on August 2, 2023, focusing on reducing embodied carbon emissions in large-scale building construction projects. Understanding these changes is crucial, as compliance becomes mandatory starting July 1, 2024. Structural engineers and architects play a pivotal role in implementing these requirements effectively, shaping the future of sustainable construction. This final installment in the CALGreen Embodied Carbon series will focus on the building reuse compliance pathway for CALGreen's embodied carbon mandatory measures going into effect July 1, 2024. Speakers: Irina Brauzman – Supervising Architect, California Building Standards Commission Hafsa Burt, AIA, NCARB, LEED Fellow, LFA, WELL AP, ENV SP – Principal, hb+a architects Avideh Haghighi, AIA, LFA – Associate Principal, ZGF Luke Lombardi, PE – Senior Sustainability Consultant, Buro Happold Luke Lombardi, PE | Senior Sustainability Consultant, Buro Happold Avideh Haghighi, AIA, LFA | Associate Principal, ZGF Hafsa Burt, AIA, NCARB, LEED Fellow, LFA, WELL AP, ENV SP – Principal, hb+a architects Irina Brauzman – Supervising Architect, California Building Standards Commission Viewing this video recording on the AIA CA website or on the AIA CA YouTube channel does not qualify for continuing education or a certificate. 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Study Hub: Project Planning & Design (PPD)

Virtual

Project Planning & Design (PPD) focuses on the preliminary design of sites and buildings. You should be able to demonstrate an understanding of and abilities in design concepts, sustainability/environmental design, universal design, and other forms of governing codes and regulations. Speaker: Tyler Laskowski / AIA Redwood Empire

California Legislative Update

Virtual

With the California State Legislature currently in session – Actively considering and voting and legislation – Scott Terrell, Director of Governmental Relations for AIA California, will discuss the current political climate in California and highlight the legislation under consideration that is of interest to the architectural profession. In addition to his presentation, he will offer an opportunity for a live question and answer session to the audience to gain further insight on specific regions. Speakers: AIA CA Contract Lobbyist - California Advocates President, Applied Architecture - Michael F. Malinowski, FAIA Director of Government Relations, AIA California - Scott Terrell Scott TerrellDirector of Government Relations Michael F. Malinowski, FAIA | President | Applied Architecture        

Free – $25.00

Architecture, Belonging, Connection (ABC) – Candid Conversations about: Initiating Cultural Transformation

Virtual

The architectural profession stands at a pivotal moment. We must boldly confront the challenges facing our workforce to reimagine our professional culture with vigor and passion. Join us as we explore how to initiate change within a firm, identify barriers standing in the way of cultural transformation, and strategize what you can do right now to change the current trajectory.   Moderators: Carina Mills, AIA | Senior Talent Director, Senior Associate | Studio One Eleven Ginger Thompson, AIA | Senior Associate | Dreyfus + Blackford architecture   Visit our #culturepledge page here: https://aiacalifornia.org/culturepledge/

Study Hub: Project Development & Documentation (PDD)

Virtual

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. Project Development & Documentation (PDD) focuses on the integration and documentation of building systems, material selection, and material assemblies into a project. You should be able to demonstrate an understanding of and abilities in integration of civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and specialty systems into overall project design and documentation. Speaker: Michael Ermann (Founder, Amber Book / VTA)

BOARD of DIRECTORS – JULY MEETING

Virtual

This is a virtual meeting.  To register for this meeting, please see the BOD Basecamp posting. During this meeting, a special election for VP of Government Relations will take place.

Study Hub: Project Development & Documentation (PDD)

Virtual

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. Project Development & Documentation (PDD) focuses on the integration and documentation of building systems, material selection, and material assemblies into a project. You should be able to demonstrate an understanding of and abilities in integration of civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and specialty systems into overall project design and documentation. Speaker: Marco Eacrett, AIA - Managing Principal, SGH Architects Since graduating from Cal Poly Pomona in 1995, Marco has specialized in master planning, programming, design, and project management of educational facilities throughout California. Marco has had the opportunity to speak at various conferences, seminars, and webinars as a subject matter expert in developing high-functioning learning environments. Marco has been fortunate to have been taught and mentored by some truly exceptional people throughout the industry. One of his primary goals in life is to invest what he has learned into the lives of others. Marco is a member of the American Institute of Architects, Coalition for Adequate School Housing, Community College Facilities Coalition, LEED Accredited, and is currently working on obtaining certification with the Design Build Institute of America. In addition, Marco is on the Professional Architecture Advisory Council for the College of Architecture at California Baptist University, where he has also served as an adjunct faculty member.

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                

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