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SUMMARY:Urban Design Review Session 08.19.25
DESCRIPTION:The 2025 AIA|LA and LACP Urban Design Review Sessions\nArchitects & designers passionate about improving the design quality of newly proposed projects throughout the City of Los Angeles are encouraged to participate in the AIA|LA & Los Angeles City Planning (LACP) Professional Volunteer Program (PVP). \nWHAT:\nWe will be coordinating the following urban design review sessions\, which will serve as opportunities for leading design talent to help the Los Angles City Planning’s Urban Design Studio critically review upcoming projects throughout our City.   \nWHERE:\nAll of the sessions are held virtually on zoom. You must register to get access. \nWHEN:\nThe first\, second\, and third Tuesday of each month starting at 10am – 12pm.   Full List of Dates \nWHY:\nThe review sessions will will enable a rotating pool of architects and designers the opportunity to provide insightful and critical design feedback on pending projects that will be reviewed by the Planning Commission. As a volunteer\, you will help educate planning staff on urban design issues and complex urban typologies and you will have the chance to provide project specific urban design advice for planning staff’s consideration. \nHOW:\nWe’re involving a rotating pool of architect volunteers to attend these sessions.  Join us by registering for two or three sessions here. \nTO PREPARE:  The Resources Section my be helpful to review in advance to become more familiar with the Urban Design Studio’s three design approaches.  \n\nCitywide Design Guidelines\nAbove-Grade Parking Advisory\n\nDISCLAIMER:\nPVP discussions provide an opportunity for an open discussion with the notion that the information is to remain confidential and not shared in any other public or private forums. Anonymity shall be maintained by all PVP participants at all times. \nQuestions?  Please contact Will Wright for more information. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://www.aialosangeles.org/event/urban-design-review-session-08-19-25/
LOCATION:Virtual on Zoom
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Community,Partner Program
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SUMMARY:Wildfire Hardening Best Practices
DESCRIPTION:Please utilize the following links to review today’s presentation: \n\nYouTube Video of Wildfire Hardening Best Practices.\nPDF Presentation of Wildfire Hardening Best Practices.\nClick here to view and download PAWH form.\n\n\n\nListed below are helpful resources shared in today’s presentation: \n\nhttps://wildfireprepared.org/\nhttps://www.nfpa.org/education-and-research/wildfire/firewise-usa\n\nContact Gabriel Albarian at (818) 512-1241 for more information.\n\n\nhttps://www.frontlinewildfire.com/protect-home-with-roof-wildfire-sprinkler-system/\n\n\n  \n\nEVENT DESCRIPTION \nThere has been a growing need for a comprehensive hazard assessment and mitigation methodology to harden structures and parcels effectively and efficiently against ember and fire exposures. To address this need\, National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)\, CAL FIRE\, and Insurance Institute for Business and Home (IBHS)\, embarked on a sixteen-month collaborative effort\, culminating in this Hazard Mitigation Methodology (HMM). \nIn this discussion of the HHM\, we’ll talk about fire and ember resistant building materials\, identifying vulnerabilities to structures and neighboring parcels\, building codes\, and cost-effective measures that you can implement right away. The Parcel Assessment for Wildfire Hardening (PAWH) form will be presented\, guiding a property owner\, inspector\, or professional through a process that incorporates building codes\, fire codes\, & the latest science in wildfire hardening. The PAWH form also labels certain hardening mitigations as Energy Efficient (EE); This direct correlation between energy efficiency & wildfire hardening will assist homeowners to improve both resilience and energy savings. \n  \nThis event will be virtual over ZOOM. All registrants will be sent a ZOOM link in the Event Confirmation email that is sent out 24 hours prior to the event.\n  \nSPEAKERS \n \nRon Kliewer – Principal\, Kliewer & Associates \nRon Kliewer started out framing and remodeling homes and additions\, becoming a custom home builder /General Contractor\, moving on to Special Inspector\, then BPI and IR Certified. He has worked around the world\, building everything from an outhouse to nuclear power plants\, while wearing many hats including Framer\, Finish Carpenter\, Cabinetmaker\, Electrician\, Plumber\, Special Inspector and Project Manager. He started building with Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs) decades ago\, and more recently used his expertise to manage the new construction and retrofits of over 2 dozen award winning energy efficient light commercial projects and the High-Performance Walls/ Attics “Smart Home” display at Southern California Edison’s (SCE)\, Energy Education Center in Irwindale. \n  \n \nChad Gretzner – Research Engineer\, Kliewer & Associates \nChad Gretzner is a research engineer with Kliewer and Associates\, LLC and a NFPA Reducing Wildfire Risk to Property: Professional. One of his recent accomplishments is designing the Parcel Assessment for Wildfire Hardening (PAWH) form as a result of the K&A Building Science burn test and forensic study. He enjoys camping and exploring the great outdoors. \n  \nLEARNING OBJECTIVES \nAIA CES: 1.5 LU|HSW Approved \n· Reduce the vulnerability of structures and parcels in a cost efficient and step by step\, implementable by Pros and DIYers. \n· How to protect structures in the Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) to “stand alone” and survive fire and ember exposures without contributions from first responders. \n· Identify structure ignition vulnerabilities. \n· Locate and choose fire resistant building materials. \n· Identify fire hazard severity zones in your area. \n  \n*Note to all registrants: When purchasing a ticket\, please double check that the address + zip code that you provide matches the billing information on the card you are using.* \n  \nThank you to our generous sponsor!
URL:https://www.aialosangeles.org/event/wildfire-hardening-best-practices/
LOCATION:Virtual on Zoom
CATEGORIES:Learning Units,Professional Development
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SUMMARY:A Deeper Dive into AI in Architecture: A Two-Part Series with Archistar.AI - Session #1
DESCRIPTION:A Deeper Dive into AI in Architecture: A Two-Part Series with Archistar.AI \nAIA|LA\, in partnership with Archistar.AI\, invites you to an exclusive two-part virtual series exploring the future of generative design and AI-powered plan checking. We’ve heard your questions about the new eCheck AI Pilot and are providing this opportunity for architects and designers to get a firsthand look at this innovative software. \nWhat to Expect \nThis series is designed to go beyond the press release\, offering a practical demonstration and a direct line to the experts behind the technology. \nLive Software Demonstration: Dr. Benjamin Coorey\, a global expert in generative design and CEO of Archistar\, will walk us through a live “test drive” of the software. You’ll see how it can automate design checks\, streamline the permitting process\, and accelerate projects. \nExpert Q&A: We’ll facilitate an interactive Q&A session in both sessions\, giving you a chance to ask specific questions about the software and its applications. \nIndustry Insights: David Hunt\, an executive with over 25 years of experience in property and construction\, will join Dr. Coorey to discuss the broader implications of AI in the AEC industry. We’ll explore the future of digital planning and the partnership with the City of Los Angeles and the County of Los Angeles\, including how the eCheck AI pilot is helping communities impacted by wildfires. \nThis is your chance to engage directly with the innovators behind the technology that is already revolutionizing the permitting process in Los Angeles. The sessions are free for AIA members and will be recorded for later viewing. \nFEATURED SPEAKERS: \nDr. Benjamin Coorey – Founder & CEO\, Archistar.AI\nDavid Hunt – Exec. Vice President – Global Head of Sales\, Archistar.AI \nSession 1:  Tuesday\, August 19 | 2:30 PM – 4:00 PM\nLocation: Virtual on Zoom \nREGISTER HERE FOR AUGUST 19th\nSession 2:  Wednesday\, August 27 | 2:30 PM – 4:00 PM\nLocation: Virtual on Zoom \nREGISTER HERE FOR AUGUST 27th\nFormat for Each Session: \n10 minutes: Opening remarks & introductions\n10 minutes: Overview of Archistar.AI and its role in LA’s new eCheck pilot\n30 minutes: Live software demonstration and “test drive”\n40 minutes: Interactive Q&A \nThese sessions are complimentary for AIA members and will be recorded and made available on the AIA|LA YouTube channel for those who are unable to attend live. Don’t miss this opportunity to engage directly with the innovators behind the technology. \nBIOGRAPHIES: \n \nDr. Benjamin Coorey – Founder & CEO\, Archistar.AI \nDr. Benjamin Coorey is a global leading expert in architecture and generative design. Dr. Coorey completed a PhD in generative design and has dedicated his working career to consulting\, educating\, and developing cutting-edge technology to revolutionise the architectural design and property industries. He has worked for a number of prestigious international architectural firms\, and his extensive research has been published in multiple international journals. As CEO of Archistar\, Dr Coorey now helps to power digital planning for over 30 cities and governments across Australia\, Canada\, and the United States. \n \nDavid Hunt – Exec. Vice President – Global Head of Sales\, Archistar.AI \nDavid is an experienced and accomplished executive manager and senior sales leader who has worked in property and construction for over 25 years. Prior to joining Archistar over 6 years ago\, David was the Executive National Sales Manager at Cordell\, Australia’s leading provider of building and construction information\, and held a senior role at CoreLogic RP Data \n  \nQuestions?  Please contact Will Wright for more information. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://www.aialosangeles.org/event/a-deeper-dive-into-ai-in-architecture-a-two-part-series-with-archistar-ai/
LOCATION:Virtual on Zoom
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Community,Partner Program
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