William Leddy, FAIA | Principal | LMS Architects Ryan Jang, AIA | Principal | LMS Architects How can we redesign the practice of architecture to focus the transformative power of design on some of society’s most urgent issues? Today, our communities face overwhelming challenges, including the accelerating climate emergency, persistent social injustice, chronic homelessness, and […]

Panel: This panel discussion with subject matter experts coming from a number of different perspectives will discuss the current state of Accessory Dwelling Unit design and permitting in California using the following questions as a baseline: Plus (+): What’s going well? Delta (Δ): Where is there room for improvement? During this session our esteemed panelists […]

Units: 1.5 LU/HSW (pending approval) Qualifies for 1.5hrs of ZNCD MCE Speakers: Brad Benke, AIA | Research Scientist, Carbon Leadership Forum Jessica Martinez, PE, LEED AP | Sustainability Specialist, DCI Engineers Jacob Davis, AIA, LEED AP | Senior Associate, archimania Kate Diamond, FAIA, LEED AP | Civic Design Director, HDRINC Yunnan Allen, RA, NCARB, LEED […]

Neel Lighting and Controls Product Fair and AIA CEU Course Credit Presentations Sixteen design and lighting manufacturers and professional industry organizations will display throughout the fair. When: Thursday, May 11, 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Where: College of Architecture and Environmental Design (Bldg. 05), Berg Gallery, Room 105 Special Lighting Design Presentation by Teal Brogden […]

Speakers: Simon Turner | Founder, Building Cognition LLC Orlane Panet | Co-founder, Micro Habitat Vicki Worden | President & CEO, Green Building Initiative Science shows that people benefit from daylight, views, and natural ventilation. Today’s technologies allow architects to incorporate biophilic design into building design as part of their net zero carbon design goals and […]

Brett Stewart, J.D. | Risk Manager / Design Professional | AXA XL, a division of AXA An overview of resilient design and how this concept is shaped by human and natural events, with a primary focus on climate driven change. The standard of care is both defined and discussed against the backdrop of resilient design, […]

AIA Conference on Architecture in San Francisco

Units: 1.5 LU/HSW (pending approval) Qualifies for 1.5hrs of ZNCD MCE Moderator: Tim Kohut, AIA | Director of Sustainable Design, National CORE Speaker: Edward Dean, FAIA LEED AP BD+C, PhD | Principal, Bernheim + Dean, Inc This webinar will showcase 3 all-electric affordable housing projects documented to achieve good energy performance and low carbon emissions through incorporation […]

Moderator: David Kaneda, FAIA, PE, LEED Fellow | Principal and Thought Leader, IDeAs Consulting, Inc. Speakers: Alex Kaffka | CEO & Senior Principal, Verdera Sean Armstrong | Managing Principal, Redwood Energy Falling costs have increased interest in photovoltaic electric systems, batteries, battery recycling, and microgrids that can operate independently of the utility grid. In this program we will […]

Join us for a comprehensive exploration of various phases in the lifecycle of firms, catering to a range of newcomers to those who have recently expanded into the multi-city environment. We will delve into the intricacies of establishing a presence in Los Angeles for firms originating elsewhere, tracing their growth trajectory from inception to their […]