A Candid Discussion with City Building Departments1.5 AIA LUAn in-person conversation with three LA area city representatives who will share critical insights into the status of their respective city agencies, including processes, workflow, and what is coming in terms of new changes and better implementation in permitting. We will discuss their experience with other local cities and […]

5:30PM Refreshments6:00PM Presentation1 LU/HSW PendingThis event comprises a series of presentations followed by a panel discussion analyzing the impact of preservation and adaptive reuse projects in the California desert. These projects not only extend the lifespan of architecturally significant structures but also, more significantly, foster public commitment to preserving and celebrating the region’s modern built […]

Reuse and retrofit of existing buildings is a key climate action strategy.  When these projects create new housing from underused or empty commercial buildings, it’s a win-win:Major embodied carbon benefits for greenhouse gas emission reductionsUrban revitalization and economic developmentHousing in locations where it’s critically neededLearn more & register at https://aialb-sb.org/event/existing-buildings-getting-to-success-with-the-building-code/

Reuse and retrofit of existing buildings is a key climate action strategy.  When these projects create new housing from underused or empty commercial buildings, it’s a win-win:Major embodied carbon benefits for greenhouse gas emission reductionsUrban revitalization and economic developmentHousing in locations where it’s critically neededLearn more & register at https://aialb-sb.org/event/existing-buildings-getting-to-success-with-the-building-code/

Live webinar presented by AIA LBSB Gold Level Sponsor, arcadia1.0 AIA LU/HSWDetails and registration, go to https://aialb-sb.org/event/wow-110624/ Description:This course will explain the differences between storefront and curtain wall designs and functions while exploring the areas of performance, cost, and applications like LEED, DECLARE, EPDs, energy efficiency, and specifications. This session will allow the participant to discover new materials […]

On the path to Zero Net Carbon Design, building electrification is the key to reducing operational carbon. In this course, we’ll share the nuts and bolts of incorporating all-electric systems into residential and small commercial projects, including tips for implementation as well as client communication. We’ll provide straight-forward information on current systems and technologies plus […]

Free to attend1.0 AIA LUComplete description and registration at https://aialb-sb.org/event/redi-speaker-series-2/The REDI Speaker Series aims to improve our practice and make it more inclusive by creating a spotlight for those who are traditionally underrepresented in our field.

Join us! Open to AIA members and non-members. This Special Edition of BARchitecture we will celebrate the installation of AIA LBSB Past-President, Carina Mills, AIA, as the 2025 AIA California President Learn more about this month's social at https://aialb-sb.org/event/barchitecture-nov-2024/

Details and registration at https://aialb-sb.org/event/accessibility-5-hr-license-renewal-seminar/2.0 AIA LU/HSWCounts toward 2025 California License RenewalDESCRIPTIONADA and other accessibility regulations have been around for well over 25 years, yet we still see items of non-compliance even in new construction. Is this due to a lack of knowledge, or incomplete drawings and specifications, or sloppy construction, or is it that the […]