Practice Webinars 2022

Architecture can’t escape the current reality of volatile economic conditions, but watching AIA’s Managing Director of Research and Practice, Michele Russo’s economic forecast helps break down the the complex issues into practical reality and provided specific information for California markets. AIA CA hosted this Outlook on May 19 – and compiled this list of key takeaways from a diverse cross section of attendees.6 Things You Need to Know:There’s a brewing talent shortage that’ll require rethinking retention and recruitment practices, and the workplaceMaterials pricing, supply chain delays, and labor availability are major problems that influence project costs - a real and present danger for project sponsors’ ambitionsPandemic and post-pandemic stresses are creating better relationships within the AEC team; cooperation is emerging - and very desirableSensible Immigration policy could shore up construction trades dwindling labor poolPortions of the residential and non-residential market sectors are continuing to remain in high demandThe Architectural Billings Index is a unique predictor of where the market is going in the future. Currently, over half of billings are related to rehabilitation, renovation, and historic preservation and promises a robust market opportunity over the next few yearsWhether you’re running a firm or working in a firm, this information is important to everyone and well worth your time.Earn 1 LU for attending live.https://youtu.be/dm-j9q5oBuQ

This course provides a regulatory update on recently passed regulations that will be effective in the California Building Standards Code next year and offers attendees information on how to engage with state agencies in the rulemaking process that will impact sustainability and carbon reduction in future codes. Ida Clair will give a regulatory update for 2022 Codes (effective January 1, 2023), discuss a revised interpretation of those regulations, provide a legislative update on post-secondary education student housing, showcase the advancements in DSA’s education and outreach program related to sustainable school construction and will give a presentation on collaborative workgroups related to carbon reduction, resiliency, accessibility, and building reuse and how to get involved with state agencies and regulatory development. Speaker: Ida Clair | State Architect, Division of the State Architect Earn 1 LU | HSW for attending live. https://youtu.be/40RA9odN57M Additional Resources Additional Resources AIACA DSA Update (Watching video recordings of past webinars does not give the opportunity to receive any AIA LUs / CE credit.)

With the California State Legislature in session – Actively considering and voting and legislation – Mark Christian, Hon. AIA CA and Director of Governmental Relations of 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.Speaker: Mark Christian, Hon. AIA CA, Director of Government Relations | AIA CaliforniaEarn 1 LU for attending.https://youtu.be/8ud5yge3CuA(Watching video recordings of past webinars does not give the opportunity to receive any AIA LUs / CE credit.)

This course will focus on the strategies used in the renovation and seismic retrofit of two significant buildings on UCLA’s campus designed by Paul Revere Williams, FAIA.  Participants will learn how these mid-century buildings have been transformed to support modern research and teaching and the structural techniques used to strengthen them while retaining their character defining features.  The course will also cover UCLA’s approach to sustainability and the systems and features incorporated into the projects that reduce energy usage and achieve Platinum Level LEED Certification.Speakers:Todd Lynch, AIA, NCARB, LEED AP BD+C | UCLA / Shana Scheiber, PE, CEM, LEED AP ID+C, WELL AP | Affiliated Engineers / Benjamin Bye, Senior Associate | CO Architects, Phillip White, AIA, LEED AP BD+C | CO ArchitectsUnits:Earn 1.5 LU|HSW for attending live, or 1.75hrs LU|HSW on-demand here.