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SUMMARY:Powerful XII Volunteer Kick-Off Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Our first Powerful XII Conference planning session! \nCome join us – This year’s theme is Optimism and Resilience \nPowerful XII is only four months away on October 3rd\, and we couldn’t be more excited! The theme for this year’s conference grows out of the focus from last year. In 2024\, we focused on turning our collective “Me” into “We”\, highlighting the power of teamwork and collaboration in the field of architecture and across the entire AEC community. This year\, we use our strength as a team to overcome obstacles and create a brighter tomorrow. Together\, we are resilient\, lifting one another up to effect positive change for women in the Architecture\, Construction\, Engineering\, and Policy-making fields here in Los Angeles. Let’s come together and learn from one another\, growing our networks while promoting what we do. All in the AEC community are welcome to contribute\, and we encourage volunteers of all genders to consider joining in the fun! \nThis meeting will be virtual over ZOOM and led by our 2025 WiA Committee Chairs. All registered attendees will receive a ZOOM link 24 hours prior to the event. \n  \n2025 WiA Committee Chairs \n \nSara Pijuan\, AIA – Co-Chair \n \nKristi Paulson\, AIA – Co-Chair \n \nKim Patten\, AIA – Vice Co-Chair \n \nAbby Katcher\, AIA – Vice Co-Chair \n \nAlexandria Hoevel\, AIA – Past Co-Chair \n \nSarah Jacobson\, AIA – Past Co-Chair
URL:https://www.aialosangeles.org/event/powerful-xii-volunteer-kick-off-meeting/
LOCATION:Virtual on Zoom
CATEGORIES:Committees,Women in Architecture
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SUMMARY:Reuse LA:  Adapting Existing Buildings for the City's Future
DESCRIPTION:Adaptive Reuse in Practice: Zoning\, Building Codes\, and Case Studies\nAs California cities expand their adaptive reuse programs\, architects must navigate a shifting patchwork of building codes\, zoning ordinances\, and evolving interpretations. This workshop explores the practical realities of adaptive reuse in Los Angeles\, with a focus on early project phases: owner due diligence\, programming\, and schematic design. \nLed by Roberto Vazquez\, AIA\, the session will examine how architects can help building owners design within “by-right” entitlements\, avoid costly code triggers\, and translate regulatory constraints into design opportunities. Drawing from multiple case studies completed over the last 18 months\, the presentation will show how project teams can leverage zoning tools and alternative code pathways to unlock feasibility and avoid common pitfalls. \nThis workshop is designed for industry professionals seeking to deepen their understanding of adaptive reuse. Mechanical\, structural\, and fire protection engineers will also share insights on performance requirements\, envelope compliance\, and upgrade thresholds. \nWhether you’re leading your first adaptive reuse project or refining your process\, this session offers actionable tools and strategies grounded in real-world experience. \nThe program includes a 45-minute presentation followed by an interactive 45-minute Q&A. While the session may not answer every question\, it aims to establish a foundation for continued discussion through a series of topic-specific salon sessions hosted by AIA|LA’s Building Performance and Regulations (BP&R) Committee\, which meets virtually every Monday from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. \n  \nSPEAKER \n \nRoberto Vazquez\, AIA\nSector Leader – Housing + Mixed Use\, HED Architects \nRoberto Vazquez is a leading voice in adaptive reuse policy and design in California\, with over 20 years of experience and a career dedicated to revitalizing existing buildings. His portfolio includes a wide range of conversions\, historic conservation\, and major rehabilitation projects throughout Downtown Los Angeles and Southern California—from small-scale office conversions of just six residential units to large-scale adaptive reuse projects exceeding 1\,000 units\, including multiple high-rise developments. \nRoberto has advised cities including Los Angeles\, Santa Monica\, Pasadena\, San Jose\, and the County of Los Angeles on adaptive reuse ordinances and implementation strategies. He contributed to the drafting of California’s statewide adaptive reuse bill (AB 3068) and participates in ongoing code reform efforts such as AB 529\, which aims to expand adaptive reuse through alternative building code standards. \nBefore joining HED Architects\, Roberto held leadership roles at AXIS and Omgivning\, helping position both firms as key players in California’s adaptive reuse movement. He continues to champion sustainable\, code-savvy design solutions that transform underutilized structures into vibrant\, community-serving spaces. \nHis thought leadership has been featured in NPR\, KCRW\, Axios\, Brookings\, and the AIA|LA Advocacy Report. He currently serves as Vice-Chair of the AIA|LA Building Performance & Regulations Committee and is a frequent speaker at ULI\, SEAOSC\, VICA\, Bisnow\, and AIA|LA events. \n  \nLEARNING OBJECTIVES \nAIA CES: Submitted for approval \n\nReview how updates to Los Angeles’ zoning code encourage adaptive reuse and identify which codes apply across the city. \nGain insight into lesser-known zoning tools\, including Zoning Administrator Interpretations that support adaptive reuse. \nUnderstand how to apply the California Existing Building Code\, including how the City of Los Angeles modifies it through the LA Existing Building Code. \nLearn how to apply the California Historical Building Code in adaptive reuse projects. \nExplore a process-driven approach to evaluating buildings for reuse\, including early-phase design and entitlement strategies. \nGain insights into structural and mechanical considerations critical to adaptive reuse\, including Title 24 compliance and seismic upgrade triggers.\n\n  \nPARKING \nStreet parking is available. Please be mindful of the street signs. \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.*
URL:https://www.aialosangeles.org/event/reuse-la-adapting-existing-buildings-for-the-citys-future/
LOCATION:Center for Communities\, 4450 West Adams\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90016
CATEGORIES:Committees
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SUMMARY:Roundtable w/ Osama Younan\, P.E.
DESCRIPTION:AIA LA GO! Roundtable discussion w/ Osama Younan\, P.E. – General Manager\, LADBS\nThis is a virtual meeting. Please register below to receive the Zoom link. \nThese quarterly forums allow AIA members to connect directly with LADBS leadership and hear status updates and emerging initiatives. \nIf you have an item\, issue\, or a specific topic you’d like added to the agenda\, please email Will@aialosangeles.org. \n\n1.  Monday\, March 17 (12pm – 1pm) = RSVP HERE\n2. Monday\, June 16 (12pm – 1pm) = RSVP HERE\n3. Monday\, September 15 (12pm – 1pm) = RSVP HERE\n4. Monday\, December 8 (12pm – 1pm) = RSVP HERE\n\nREGISTER HERE\nAIA LA GO! Roundtable w/ Osama Younan\, P.E. — Your Chance to Shape LA’s Building Codes and Policies \nJoin us for a virtual roundtable discussion with Osama Younan\, P.E.\, LEED AP\, General Manager of the Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety (LADBS). This is your opportunity to engage directly with LADBS leadership and influence the future of building in Los Angeles. \nWhy Attend? \n\nDirect Access to LADBS: Hear firsthand updates on emerging initiatives\, code changes\, and policy priorities from the General Manager himself.\nInfluence the Agenda: Share your ideas and recommendations on critical topics like permit streamlining\, resilient design\, and sustainable building practices.\nShape the Future of LA: Your input will directly inform AIA LA’s advocacy efforts and help shape the future of building codes and policies in Los Angeles.\n\nWho Should Attend? \n\nArchitects and design professionals with questions about interpreting building codes and implementing policies that impact architecture & design.\nProfessionals seeking to understand the latest developments and initiatives at LADBS.\nAnyone passionate about shaping a more sustainable and resilient built environment in Los Angeles.\n\nEvent Details: \n\nDate: Monday\, June 16\, 2025\nTime: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM PST\nLocation: Virtual (Zoom link provided upon registration)\nRSVP: [REGISTER HERE]\n\nDon’t Miss This Opportunity! \nYour voice matters. Let’s work together to create a better built environment for all Angelenos. RSVP today and be a part of the conversation! \nCan’t make this one? Mark your calendars for future AIA LA GO! Roundtable Discussions w/ Osama Younan\, P.E.\, LEED AP: \n\nMonday\, June 16\, 2025 (12:00 PM – 1:00 PM PST) – [RSVP HERE]\nMonday\, September 15\, 2025 (12:00 PM – 1:00 PM PST) – [RSVP HERE]\nMonday\, December 8\, 2025 (12:00 PM – 1:00 PM PST) – [RSVP HERE]\n\n \nOsama Younan\, P.E.\, LEED AP – General Manager & Superintendent of Building\, Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety (LADBS) \nOsama Younan is the General Manager of the City of Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety (LADBS). He developed the Department’s Green Building Division to implement the Los Angeles Green Building Code. Osama Younan is a licensed Mechanical Engineer with the State of California and a LEED Accredited Professional with the U.S. Green Building Council. Osama Younan serves as the Chair of the Green Building Committee for the Los Angeles Basin Chapter which represents eighty-nine jurisdictions in Southern California\, he serves on the Green Building Code Advisory Committee for the California Building Standards Commission that provides recommendations regarding the development of the CALGreen Code\, and he serves on the ASHREA Standard 189.1 Committee “Standard for the Design of High-Performance Green Buildings”. \nOsama Younan is a Licensed Professional Engineer\, LEED Accredited Professional\, and he oversees the operations of all the bureaus in the department. As the General Manager\, he oversees the operations of the Department’s 950 employees in the following major functional groups spread among 11 geographical locations:\n+ Permit and Engineering Bureau\n+ Inspection Bureau\n+ Code Enforcement Bureau\n+ Resource Management Bureau\n+ Technology Services Bureau\n+ Development Services Case Management Division \nFor more information about AIA LA GO!\, the AIA LA Government Outreach Committee\, please CLICK HERE.
URL:https://www.aialosangeles.org/event/roundtable-w-osama-younan-p-e-june-16-2025/
LOCATION:Virtual on Zoom
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Committees,Networking,Presentation,Roundtable
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SUMMARY:AIA|LA & LADWP Development Services:  2025 Quarterly Meetings
DESCRIPTION:AIA|LA & LADWP Development Services: 2025 Quarterly Meetings\n\nThis is a virtual meeting hosted on LADPW’s WebEx platform. Please register in advance to receive the link to access the meeting. \nThese quarterly meetings serve as an opportunity for AIA members to connect directly with LADWP leadership and to discuss opportunities and strategies to improve development services. \nThe schedule for 2025: \nWednesday\, April 2 (12pm – 1pm) – RSVP HERE\nWednesday\, June 25 (12pm – 1pm) – Rescheduled from June 4th.\nWednesday\, September 24 (12pm – 1:30pm) –  RSVP HERE *in person. Location TBD in Downtown LA (AIA to identify host location)\nWednesday\, November 5 (12pm – 1pm) – RSVP HERE \nPlease share your specific issues\, recommendations\, challenges\, and/or questions in advance\, and we’ll add them to the agenda for each meeting.  Email us here = Will@aialosangeles.org. \n\n\n\n\n\nMORE CONTEXT:\nFor the past 36+ months\, AIA Los Angeles and LADWP have been organizing a quarterly series of roundtable discussions\, which serve as an opportunity to further connect the architecture community and LADWP development services personnel. These quarterly roundtables help to establish a more collaborative partnership and facilitate opportunities to identify solutions to achieve mutually beneficial outcomes. \nIn general\, the quarterly meetings serve as forums to: \n1. Build trust and understanding between LADWP personnel and the private sector (architects/ designers/ engineers).\n2. Develop compassion and empathy to better understand each other’s professional priorities and implementation tactics.\n3. Allow idea exchange and interaction — to learn from each other and to test out new methods and performance standards.\n4. Establish greater context for how environmental justice\, shade equity\, climate mitigation\, urban heat island\, tree canopy\, building decarbonization\, housing affordability\, 100% electrification\, on-site generation\, and urban design are all inter-related (and therefore require a more connected partnership between LADWP and the architecture community implementing the infrastructure framework to address all of these inter-related challenges).\n5. Expedite and streamline LADPW’s development services. \nMore specifically\, the quarterly forums allow for: \n1. Improve the architects’ understanding of specific LADWP rules\, regulations\, standards\, and procedures – and offer helpful insight on how to better improve those specific regulations and standards to achieve more optimal outcomes.\n2. Create pathways to achieve greater flexibility and clarity of purpose for why certain variances and modifications are necessary\, helpful\, and/or mutually beneficial.\n3. Identify obstacles to implementation\n4. Establish pilot programs to test out new ideas and innovative solutions.\n5. Establish an inventory of code-related obstacles and analyze which codes and regulations may need to be modified/ altered to achieve more effective outcomes\n6. Map out strategies for how to better leverage resources\n7. Prioritize changes in equipment size\, models\, standards\, and ‘cultural habits’ that can assist in delivering positive results (healthier urban design\, greater biodiversity\, safer working conditions\, a more beautiful and less stressful public realm\, etc.)\n8. Identify opportunities to leverage best practices from Southern California Edison as it relate to design standards and protocols that promote more verdant ecosystems in integration with utility infrastructure (relationship between street trees and landscaping w/ utility infrastructure\, etc) and the ability to utilize alternative materials that promote a ‘greener\,’ and less stressful public realm.\n9. The exploration of third-party services\, peer review\, and self-certification\, etc. \nSome of the direct outcomes achieved to date include: \n1. Improved staffing and processing times at BOE for utility permits\n2. More permissible variances for staging areas and transformer pads\, etc.\n3. Streamlined processes for 100% affordable housing (ED #1)\n4. Amortization of line extensions\, etc\n5. Deeper trust between AIA Los Angeles and LADWP leadership \nIn the future\, as the impact of these sessions further evolves and demonstrates results\, we’d like to make certain: \n1. These forums serve as a model for how other LA City departments can deepen relationships with the private sector to achieve mutually beneficial outcomes.\n2. Deepen the trust between LADWP and the citizens/ residents/ professionals/ clients it serves. \nWe applaud LADWP’s leadership in prioritizing the partnership between AIA Los Angeles and the utility. If LADWP’s communication team can help us communicate and celebrate the impact of these forums\, the general public will benefit from a deeper understanding of how public and private partnerships can help achieve positive results for all. \nFor more information about AIA LA GO!\, the AIA LA Government Outreach Committee\, please CLICK HERE.
URL:https://www.aialosangeles.org/event/aiala-ladwp-development-services-2025-quarterly-meetings-june-4-2025/
LOCATION:Virtual on Zoom
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Committees,Networking,Presentation,Roundtable
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