ABC 2023

Speakers:Craig Atkinson | Chapter President | SoCal NOMALance Collins, AIA, NOMA | Principal / Director | Partner EnergyModerator: Carina Mills, AIA | Senior Talent Director | Studio One ElevenConfronting social and economic inequality in our cities is a role for architects and architecture. How do you design with equity? What are the equitable solutions in advocacy? Where do design, equity, and innovation intersect?Join us during the lunch hour to help answer some of these questions. We’ll have an open and honest conversation, in an encouraging and safe space amongst peers, about how equity can and should be enveloped into design. /*! elementor - v3.15.0 - 02-08-2023 */ .elementor-heading-title{padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title>a{color:inherit;font-size:inherit;line-height:inherit}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-small{font-size:15px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-medium{font-size:19px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-large{font-size:29px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xl{font-size:39px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xxl{font-size:59px}Video coming soon.

Women in architecture are a dynamic and influential segment in the profession. How can women be supported in their leadership development? Career resources? Strong peer networks? Join us during the lunch hour to help answer some of these questions and more. We’ll have an open and honest conversation, in an encouraging and safe space amongst peers, about how we can increase prominence, build a greater sense of belonging, and discuss how women are transforming the profession now and will continue to do so for future generations. Co-Moderator: Mani Farhadi, Assoc. AIA | Senior Facilities Planner | Stanford University School of Medicine, OFPM (Office of Facilities Planning and Management) Co-Moderator: Stephanie Silkwood, AIA | Associate Principal | RMW Architecture & Interiors Co-Moderator: Leah Bayer, AIA | President | Architects FORA   Video coming soon.

Co-Moderator: Seth Dunn, AIA, LFA, LEED AP BD+C | Siegel & Strain Architects Co-Moderator: Gwen Fuertes, AIA| Associate| LMS Architects Because buildings account for nearly 40% of greenhouse gas emissions today, the DDx lets AEC professionals easily benchmark their projects against industry averages and track performance on their journey to a carbon neutral future. Is the reporting process going well? Are there areas to improve? What are some best practices that can help you, your firm, and your clients? Join us during the lunch hour to help answer some of these questions and more. We’ll have an open and honest conversation, in an encouraging and safe space amongst peers, about how we can work together to commit to net zero emissions by 2030. Video coming soon.

Architecture, Belonging, Connection (ABC): Candid Conversations about MentoringDate / Time:Monday, May 22 | 12:00P - 1:00P PSTSpeakers:Co-Moderator: Annie Chu, FAIA, NCIDQ, WELL AP | Founding Principal | Chu–GoodingCo-Moderator: Michael A. Enomoto, FAIA | Managing Partner | Gruen AssociatesCo-Moderator: Nathan Dea | Design Coordinator II | LPA Design StudiosDescription:Connecting professionals from different backgrounds, of different generations, and from different experience levels can help advance the profession of architecture. How can design professionals be supported in their leadership development? Career resources? Strong peer networks? Join us during the lunch hour to help answer some of these questions and more. We’ll have an open and honest conversation, in an encouraging and safe space amongst peers, about how we can increase engagement, build a greater sense of belonging, and discuss how we can transform the profession now and continue to do so for future generations. /*! elementor - v3.15.0 - 02-08-2023 */ .elementor-heading-title{padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title>a{color:inherit;font-size:inherit;line-height:inherit}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-small{font-size:15px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-medium{font-size:19px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-large{font-size:29px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xl{font-size:39px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xxl{font-size:59px}Video coming soon.

Architecture, Belonging, Connection (ABC): Candid Conversations about Housing June 29, 2023 | 12:00P PST Video coming soon.

Architecture, Belonging, Connection (ABC) - Candid Conversations about: Bridging the GapDate/ TimeWednesday, July 26, 2023 12:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)DescriptionBridging the Gap – What Firms Need from GraduatesThe architectural profession laments the schools aren’t doing enough to ‘’train’’ graduates to make immediate contributions to practice while students are searching for ways to ensure their marketability and prosperity. AIA California’s Architectural Education Task Force is hosting a conversation to hear from practioners about what skills are missing that if taught, would have an immediate impact on starting wages.SpeakersCo-moderator: Michael Hricak, FAIA | Adjunct Associate Professor, Professional Practice | University of Southern CaliforniaCo-moderator: Amy Eliot, AIA, LEED AP BD+C | Design Principal | Dreyfuss + Blackford /*! elementor - v3.15.0 - 02-08-2023 */ .elementor-heading-title{padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title>a{color:inherit;font-size:inherit;line-height:inherit}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-small{font-size:15px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-medium{font-size:19px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-large{font-size:29px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xl{font-size:39px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xxl{font-size:59px}Video coming soon.

Please join AIA CA VP of AEP and VP of Professional Practice as they discuss co-chairing the Workplace Culture Shift Task Force. This leadership team hopes to add to the task force dialogue by taking an opportunity to discuss the current climate of workplace culture with a broader audience. We hope to have professionals from across the experience spectrum join us for this discussion so that we can better understand varied perspectives. We are especially eager to hear from emerging professionals in this discussion, so please encourage colleagues in your network to participate in this open dialogue about what is working and what is not working with workplace culture in architecture practices. Co-moderator: Carina Mills, AIA | Senior Talent Director | Studio One Eleven Co-moderator: Mandy Freeland, AIA, NOMA | President, Principal | Mandy Freeland, Architect, Inc.