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SUMMARY:2026 Design Awards Sustainability Q&A\, Session 1 of 2
DESCRIPTION:Design Awards Sustainability Q&A Details – Session 1 of 2\nPresented By Casey Castor\, Cameron Chorney\, & Hiba Charek-Brewster \nJoin AIA Los Angeles for an insightful Design Awards Sustainability Q&A session on Monday\, June 8\, 2026\, from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM. This is a unique opportunity to engage directly with the minds behind the most innovative and sustainable architectural projects\, and to learn more about AIA’s Sustainability Dashboard. \nThis powerful tool is designed to streamline submissions for the Design Awards\, making it easier than ever for anyone to highlight their impactful work. Whether you’re an architect\, designer\, student\, or simply passionate about a greener future\, come prepared with your questions and gain valuable perspectives on how design is shaping a more sustainable built environment. We look forward to a stimulating discussion! \n  \nHOSTS \n \nCasey Castor\, Associate AIA\, LEED AP BD+C\nPrincipal of Practice Labs & 2026 AIA|LA Chair of the Committee on the Environment (COTE) \nCasey Castor is a Principal of Practice Labs\, where he has spent nearly a decade advancing sustainable design in projects across the greater Los Angeles area. With expertise spanning K-12 schools\, civic projects\, and affordable housing\, he integrates building science analysis into every phase of project development. His academic foundation includes an undergraduate in architectural design and a master’s in building science from USC\, which has shaped his metrics-driven approach to sustainable design. Casey has also co-founded Mack Research\, where their team is developing an innovative vertical wall wind technology for energy generation that is currently in R+D. He also collaborates locally as the 2026 Chair of AIA|LA’s Committee on the Environment (COTE)\, he works to advance sustainable design practices\, advocating for policies and strategies that harmonize built and natural systems. Casey received the Rising Star Planet Positive Award from Metropolis magazine in 2025 showing national recognition for his work in sustainability especially for underserved communities. Through his leadership\, Casey is committed to pushing the industry toward innovative\, climate-responsive solutions that support long-term environmental resilience. \n \nCameron Chorney – Associate Principal & Senior Engineer with RDH Building Science \nCameron Chorney is an Associate Principal and Senior Engineer with RDH Building Science\, specializing in high-performance building enclosure design\, including net-zero\, wildfire-resistant\, low-carbon\, and climate-resilient solutions. Cameron is an active volunteer with AIA\, USGBC\, CSI\, and the ACE Mentor Program\, advocating for positive change in the ACE industry. \n \n\nHiba Charek-Brewster\, LFA – Senior Designer & Associate at AC Martin \nHiba Charek-Brewster\, Assoc. AIA\, LFA is a senior designer at AC Martin\, where she brings a thoughtful\, sustainability-driven approach to architecture and urban design. She earned her Bachelor of Architecture and a minor in Regenerative Studies from Cal Poly Pomona and her Master’s in Sustainable Architecture from the University of Oklahoma. \n\nOver the course of her career\, Hiba has contributed to a wide range of impactful projects\, from local landmarks like Long Beach Exchange to award-winning international work in China and Russia\, where she specialized in high-end retail environments. Her recent focus has shifted toward public realm improvements and affordable housing\, where she continues to champion innovation\, community-centered design\, and waste reduction. \nHiba is passionate about creating spaces that inspire and endure. She believes that good design should not only elevate the human experience but also tread lightly on the planet. Outside of work\, she finds joy in spending time with her husband and daughter\, exploring nature through hiking\, traveling to experience new cultures\, and sharing home-cooked meals with family and friends. \n  \nTopic: Design Awards Sustainability Q&A Session\nTime: Monday\, June 8\, 2026 at 12:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)\nThe Zoom Link will be provided to all registrants 24 hours prior to the session\, and added to this page the day of the session. \nClick HERE to join. | Meeting ID: 824 6870 8942 | Meeting Passcode: 592507 \n  \nPLEASE NOTE: This is the first of two Q&A Sessions that AIA|LA will host.  If you cannot make the June 8th session\, please attend Session 2 being held on Monday\, June 15\, 2026.  You will be required to sign up in order to attend the free session.  Thank you!
URL:https://www.aialosangeles.org/event/2026-design-awards-sustainability-qa-session-1-of-2/
LOCATION:Virtual on Zoom
CATEGORIES:Awards
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SUMMARY:2026 Design Awards Sustainability Q&A\, Session 2 of 2
DESCRIPTION:Design Awards Sustainability Q&A Details – Session 2 of 2\nPresented By Cameron Chorney & Hiba Charek-Brewster \nJoin AIA Los Angeles for another insightful Design Awards Sustainability Q&A session on Monday\, June 15th from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM. This is a unique opportunity to engage directly with the minds behind the most innovative and sustainable architectural projects\, and to learn more about AIA’s Sustainability Dashboard. \nThis powerful tool is designed to streamline submissions for the Design Awards\, making it easier than ever for anyone to highlight their impactful work. Whether you’re an architect\, designer\, student\, or simply passionate about a greener future\, come prepared with your questions and gain valuable perspectives on how design is shaping a more sustainable built environment. We look forward to a stimulating discussion! \n  \nHOSTS \n \nCameron Chorney – Associate Principal & Senior Engineer with RDH Building Science \nCameron Chorney is an Associate Principal and Senior Engineer with RDH Building Science\, specializing in high-performance building enclosure design\, including net-zero\, wildfire-resistant\, low-carbon\, and climate-resilient solutions. Cameron is an active volunteer with AIA\, USGBC\, CSI\, and the ACE Mentor Program\, advocating for positive change in the ACE industry. \n \n\nHiba Charek-Brewster\, LFA – Senior Designer & Associate at AC Martin \nHiba Charek-Brewster\, Assoc. AIA\, LFA is a senior designer at AC Martin\, where she brings a thoughtful\, sustainability-driven approach to architecture and urban design. She earned her Bachelor of Architecture and a minor in Regenerative Studies from Cal Poly Pomona and her Master’s in Sustainable Architecture from the University of Oklahoma. \n\nOver the course of her career\, Hiba has contributed to a wide range of impactful projects\, from local landmarks like Long Beach Exchange to award-winning international work in China and Russia\, where she specialized in high-end retail environments. Her recent focus has shifted toward public realm improvements and affordable housing\, where she continues to champion innovation\, community-centered design\, and waste reduction. \nHiba is passionate about creating spaces that inspire and endure. She believes that good design should not only elevate the human experience but also tread lightly on the planet. Outside of work\, she finds joy in spending time with her husband and daughter\, exploring nature through hiking\, traveling to experience new cultures\, and sharing home-cooked meals with family and friends. \n  \nTopic: Design Awards Sustainability Q&A Session\nTime: Monday\, June 15\, 2026 at 12:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada) \nZOOM DETAILS \nClick HERE to join // Meeting ID: 890 3508 6209 // Passcode: 110936 \nPLEASE NOTE: This is the second of two Q&A Sessions that AIA|LA will host.  The other was on Monday\, June 8th.  You will be required to sign up in order to attend the free session.  Thank you!
URL:https://www.aialosangeles.org/event/2026-design-awards-sustainability-qa-session-2-of-2/
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