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SUMMARY:AIA|LA City Leaders Breakfast Reception w/ Laura Rubio-Cornejo - General Manager\, LADOT
DESCRIPTION:AIA|LA City Leaders Breakfast Reception w/ Laura Rubio-Cornejo – General Manager\, LADOT\n2025 City Leaders Breakfast Series Presented By:  \nThe 2025 AIA|LA City Leaders Breakfast Series allows architects & designers\, and other community stakeholders to meet directly with key individuals transforming Los Angeles in a roundtable setting to discuss innovative ideas to ensure a healthy\, sustainable\, and economically competitive future. \n  \n  \n \nLaura Rubio-Cornejo – General Manager\, LADOT\nLaura Rubio-Cornejo joined the City of Los Angeles in 2023 as General Manager of the Department of Transportation\, bringing with her extensive experience in municipal\, regional and state government. As the General Manager\, Laura leads a multi-disciplinary department responsible for advancing the safe and efficient multi-modal movement of people and goods within the City. \nPrior to joining the City of Los Angeles\, Laura served as the Director of Transportation for the City of Pasadena and as Deputy Executive Officer of Countywide Planning with the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro). \nLaura received a master’s degree in Urban and Regional Planning from the University of California\, Los Angeles\, and a bachelor’s degree from Wellesley College. During her downtime\, you can find Laura lost in a good book\, shuttling her kiddos from one event to another or enjoying a nice dinner with her husband and friends. \nThis Reception is Hosted By: \n \nThe 2025 AIA|LA City Leaders Breakfast Series: (CONFIRMED TO DATE) \n\n\n\nLori R. Gay – President & CEO\, Neighborhood Housing Services of Los Angeles County = Friday\, May 9 (8am)\nLaura Friedman – U.S. Congressional Representative\, 30th District  = Friday\, August 8 (8am)\nLourdes Castro Ramírez – President & CEO\, Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles (HACLA) = Thursday\, August 21 (8am)\nLeigh Sata\, Ed.D\, AIA – Vice Chancellor & Chief Facilities Executive\, LACCD = Friday\, August 22 (8am)\nAdrin Nazarian – Councilmember\, District #2\, City of Los Angeles = Thursday\, August 28 (9am)* *(9am\, not 8am)\nJanisse Quiñones\, P.E. – Chief Executive Officer and Chief Engineer\, LADWP = Friday\, August 29 (8am)\nMichael Baim – VP\, Venue Infrastructure (VNI)\, Energy (NRG)\, and Look & Sign (LNS)\, LA 28 = Thursday\, September 11 (8am)\nLaura Rubio-Cornejo – General Manager\, LADOT = Thursday\, September 18 (8am)\nMark Gonzalez – Assemblymember\, District #54\, California = Friday\, September 19 (8am)\nJohn L. Reamer\, Jr. – Inspector of Public Works & Director\, Bureau of Contract Administration\, City of Los Angeles = Thursday\, October 16 (8am)\nSade Elharaway – Assemblymember\, District #57\, California = Friday\, October 17 (8am)\nYsabel Jurado – Councilmember\, District #14\, City of Los Angeles = Thursday\, October 30 (8am)\n\n\n\n2025 AIA|LA City Leaders Breakfast Series Presented By: \n 
URL:https://www.aialosangeles.org/event/aiala-city-leaders-breakfast-reception-w-laura-rubio-cornejo-general-manager-ladot/
LOCATION:GRIMSHAW\, 432 Colyton Street\, Los Angeles\, 90013\, United States
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,City Leaders Breakfast,Community,Networking,Professional Development,Reception,Roundtable,Women in Architecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250922T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250922T140000
DTSTAMP:20260417T214812
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SUMMARY:Equitable Restroom Accommodation for Trans/GNC People
DESCRIPTION:The ZOOM Recording of this event is now available! \nDuration: 00:58:27\nShare link: Equitable Restroom Accommodation for Trans/GNC People\nPasscode: XPz249d#\n  \nEVENT DETAILS \nThis panel presentation brings together thought leaders from the legal\, academic\, and transgender communities to address access to restrooms for trans and gender non-conforming people in public buildings in the face of laws enacted in 19 states across the country that constrain people to utilize the restroom associated with their sex-at-birth. In so doing\, trans and GNC people face increased risks\, including denial of access\, harassment and physical assault. The effect of these regressive laws serves to prevent this targeted population from using public restrooms in public buildings\, such as schools and universities\, libraries\, hospitals\, government buildings\, airports\, parks and community centers. \nIt is our charge to identify tangible solutions to ensure equitable accommodations that support everybody’s inherent right to participate in all aspects of public life. The discussion will seek to identify avenues of opportunity\, galvanize consensus\, and discern concrete steps going forward. The policy statement generated at this presentation will be delivered to AIA National for adoption and advocacy. \nLEARNING UNITS\nAIA CES: Approved for 1.0 LU|HSW \n  \nPlease note: This is a VIRTUAL event that will take place over ZOOM.\nAll registered attendees will be sent the ZOOM link in the Event Confirmation Email that is sent out 24 hours prior to the event.\n  \n  \nHOST/MODERATOR  \n \nJake Stevens – Senior Vice President\, Faring  \nJake Stevens is a California real estate development professional and a proud graduate of Los Angeles public schools. He attended Occidental College as a 2004 Centennial Scholar and was the 2022 Occidental College Erica J. Murray Young Alumnus of the Year. He is currently the 73rd President of the Occidental College Board of Governors and President of the City of Los Angeles Board of Building and Safety Commissioners. He is also Governor Gavin Newsom’s two-time appointee as President of the California State New Motor Vehicle Board\, the first openly LGBT person in state history to hold the office. Jake was named the 2022 Democrat of the Year for the 52nd Assembly District by the Los Angeles County Democratic Party and was recognized as the 2019 LGBT Heritage Month – Person of the Year for Los Angeles City Council District 14. \n  \nPANELISTS \n \nKendra Muller – Attorney\, Disability Rights California  \nKendra J. Muller (they/them) is a disabled\, queer attorney at Disability Rights California (DRC)\, the nation’s largest disability rights non-profit. As part of the Equal Access and Housing team\, Muller employs impact litigation\, direct services\, regulatory code\, and policy changes to address civil rights violations\, including at the intersection of equal access to restrooms. Muller emphasizes collaborative advocacy with underserved communities\, including 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals\, people of color\, veterans\, unhoused individuals\, multilingual individuals\, seniors\, and low-income communities. Muller is DRC’s current ex officio member of the Division of the State Architect’s Access Codes Collaborative\, working to identify opportunities surrounding access in the California Building Code development process. Muller serves on the board of Rainbow Spaces and previously a representative of the Transgender\, Gender Diverse\, or Intersex Working Group for the California Department of Managed Health Care. \n \nDavid Serlin – Professor of Communication & Science Studies\, UC San Diego  \nDavid Serlin is Professor of Communication and Science Studies at UC San Diego. He published “Pissing Without Pity: Disability\, Gender\, and the Public Toilet” in the groundbreaking anthology Toilet: Public Restrooms and the Politics of Sharing\, eds. Harvey Molotch and Laura Norén (NYU Press\, 2010). His most recent book is Window Shopping with Helen Keller: Architecture and Disability in Modern Culture (University of Chicago Press\, 2025). He is a Fellow of the American Academy in Rome\, which awarded him the 2021 Rome Prize in Architecture.  \n \nJody L. Herman\, Ph.D. – Reid Rasmussen Senior Scholar of Public Policy & Williams Institute\, UCLA School of Law  \nJody L. Herman is the Reid Rasmussen Senior Scholar of Public Policy at the Williams Institute\, UCLA School of Law. Her research focuses on measures of gender identity in survey research\, gendered public spaces\, and the prevalence and impacts of discrimination based on gender identity or expression. At the Williams Institute\, her work has included the development of trans-inclusive questions for population-based surveys and research on minority stress\, health\, violence\, and suicidality among transgender people\, among other topics. Dr. Herman co-authored Injustice at Every Turn\, based on the National Transgender Discrimination Survey\, and The Report of the 2015 U.S. Transgender Survey. She served as a Co-Investigator on the U.S. Transgender Population Health Survey (“TransPop”; NICHD R01HD090468; PI Ilan Meyer)\, as Co-Principal Investigator on the 2022 U.S. Transgender Survey\, and as a Co-Investigator on an NIH-funded study to assess health disparities among gender minority youth. Her published research is routinely cited\, including by major news sources\, such as The New York Times\, Washington Post\, CNN\, and NPR. She holds a Ph.D. in Public Policy and Public Administration from The George Washington University. \n \nAmanda Goad – Audrey Irmas Director of the LGBTQ\, Gender & Reproductive Justice Project\, ACLU Southern California  \nAmanda is the Audrey Irmas Director of the LGBTQ\, Gender & Reproductive Justice Project at the ACLU of Southern California\, fighting for the rights and civil liberties of LGBTQ people through litigation\, policy advocacy\, technical assistance\, coalition-building\, and community engagement. Amanda was previously a staff attorney in the LGBT & HIV Project of the National ACLU\, working on projects to advance transgender workers’ rights\, safety and dignity for incarcerated people\, the rights of LGBTQ students\, and marriage equality for same-sex couples. Amanda also previously served as Director of Litigation at Inner City Law Center in Los Angeles\, as Senior Counsel in the New York City Law Department\, and as Legal Coordinator for a group providing pro bono name change assistance to transgender New Yorkers. In 2015\, Amanda was named one of the 40 Best LGBT Lawyers under the age of 40 by the National LGBT Bar Association. Amanda is an alum of Harvard Law School and Rice University\, a former co-chair of the Board of Directors of Genders & Sexualities Alliance Network\, and a former fifth grade teacher. \n  \n \nShane Diamond – Director of Communications & Advocacy\, GLAAD  \nShane Diamond (he/him) serves as Director of Communications & Advocacy at GLAAD\, where he leads GLAAD’s transgender advocacy and narrative strategy work\, as well as creator relationship and athlete engagement. He plays a central role in shaping GLAAD’s storytelling strategies—most notably coordinating the partnership with Ground Media on the landmark Here We Are campaign\, recently honored by the Anthem Awards\, to uplift transgender stories and storytellers. Previously\, Shane served as the principal for Very Good Consulting\, specializing in gender equity training and communications consulting for nonprofits\, corporations\, athletic programs\, and more. He also produced the impact campaign for the Hulu Original and GLAAD Media Award-winning documentary\, CHANGING THE GAME\, about three transgender high school athletes as they fight to participate in their respective sports. Shane\, his spouse\, and their dog\, Harvey Chocolate Milk\, live in Brooklyn\, NY.  \n \nBamby Salcedo – President & CEO\, TransLatina Coalition  \nBamby is a national and international transgender Latina Woman who received her Master’s Degree in Latina Studies from California State California Los Angeles. Bamby is the President and CEO of the TransLatina Coalition\, a national organization that focuses on addressing the issues of transgender Latinas in the US. Bamby developed the Center for Violence Prevention and Transgender Wellness\, a multipurpose\, multi-service space for Trans people in Los Angeles. \n  \nSpecial thanks to Eve Reynolds\, AIA\, Principal Architect at Arcolution LLC\,  for organizing this important and timely event. \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/equitable-restroom-accommodation-for-trans-gnc-people/
LOCATION:Virtual on Zoom
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Community,Lunch and Learn,Panel,Presentation
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SUMMARY:Reuse LA Part 2:  Adapting Performance and New Identities to Existing Facades\, Case Studies in Southern California Adaptive Reuse Projects with EYRC\, Gensler\, and Gruen Associates
DESCRIPTION:*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  \nEVENT DETAILS \nThe AIA|LA Building Performance & Regulations Committee invites you to join our panel event highlighting case studies on three contemporary Southern California Adaptive Reuse Projects. Come hear directly from their authors; Devon Barnes (Gruen Associates)\, Patricia Rhee (EYRC)\, and Olivier Sommerhalder (Gensler) as they present the Apple Tower Theatre\, The Press\, and the Herald Examiner Building adaptive reuse projects along with their hard-earned lessons. \nWhile the urgency and opportunities of adaptive reuse projects are well known\, they come with significant architectural and technical challenges. High among them is the adaptation of existing building facades\, as it requires design teams to take on forensic and archeological approaches to adapt existing building enclosures for new use and modern performance standards. To support these unique challenges in the growing advocacy for Adaptive Reuse projects\, the AIA LA Building Performance and Regulations Committee invites you to participate in this knowledge sharing panel event. \n  \nMODERATOR \n \nAlex Rosenthal\, AIA – Senior Associate\, Heintges \nAlex Rosenthal is a Senior Associate at Heintges Consulting Architects and Engineers based in Southern California. As a licensed architect and having worked with Heintges since 2016\, his career has been dedicated to the realization of complex facades brought on by an ardent passion for architecture\, performance-based design\, and sustainable building practices. Alex has collaborated internationally with some of the world’s leading architecture firms in the design and technical development of high-profile building envelopes on projects ranging from flagship retail to high-rise residential\, commercial\, office\, laboratory\, institutional and museum programs. Outside of his work at Heintges\, Alex has been a guest lecturer and juror at multiple universities\, a frequent public speaker at building enclosure industry events\, and an active participate in professional organizations. With his involvement in AIA LA’s Building Performance and Regulations committee\, Alex advocates for the dissemination of knowledge related to California sustainable building regulations\, adaptive reuse\, building performance\, and facades. Alex holds degrees from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign in Architecture and a Master of Architecture degree from Columbia University’s GSAPP where he received the Lucille Smysyer Lowenfish Memorial Prize. \n  \nPANELISTS \n \nDevon Barnes\, AIA – Principal Associate\, Gruen Associates  \nDevon began her career designing award-winning flagship stores for luxury brands before shifting her focus to adaptive reuse and historically sensitive projects. She enjoys weaving modern amenities into existing and historic contexts\, with a portfolio that includes the restoration of the Tower Theater. As a member of the Los Angeles Conservancy and the Western Chapter of the Association for Preservation Technology\, she is committed to uncovering hidden stories within buildings and shaping meaningful architectural adaptations. \n \nPatricia Rhee\, FAIA\, DBIA – Partner\, Ehrlich Yanai Rhee Chaney Architects  \nPartner Patricia Rhee\, FAIA\, has been a member of EYRC Architects since 2000. She has served as Designer for some of the firm’s most notable and award-winning projects including The Press\, The Culver Steps\, Ivy Station Offices and Retail\, and the John M. Roll U.S. Federal Courthouse. She has served on design juries for multiple AIA chapters\, the Design-Build Institute of America and numerous architecture schools. She has lectured internationally and nationally\, at the World Architecture Festival in Barcelona\, the University of Melbourne\, Clemson University\, AIA National Women’s Leadership Summit\, and the University of Maryland\, where she was the Kea Distinguished Professor. Patricia has and continues to serve as a Peer Advisor to the Bureau of Overseas Business Operations and the General Services Administration. She was a founding Co-Chair of the AIA Los Angeles Women in Architecture committee and serves on the board of Heidi Duckler Dance. \n \nOlivier Sommerhalder\, AIA – Principal\, Gensler \nOlivier is a Design Principal and the Global Design Resilience Leader for Gensler based in the Los Angeles office. He brings design and technical expertise across a spectrum of public and private projects of all types and scales. Olivier approaches design by using research\, building technology\, and building science as means to drive progressive\, contextually appropriate\, holistic architecture.\n \nHe has taught at the University of Southern California and served as visiting critic and guest lecturer at the University of Southern California\, Cal Poly Pomona\, the University of California Los Angeles\, the University of California Berkley and the ETH (Federal Polytechnic in Zurich\, Switzerland). Olivier holds a Bachelor of Science in Architecture from the University of Applied Sciences in Brugg-Windisch\, Switzerland; a Master of Architecture from the Southern California Institute or Architecture\, Los Angeles and an Executive Master in Design Culture from the Zurich University of the Arts\, Zurich\, Switzerland. \n  \nLEARNING OBJECTIVES \nAIA CES: 1.5 LU|HSW Approved \n1. Present a comprehensive summary of existing building code requirements and pathways to deliver compliant building enclosure for commercial Adaptive Reuse projects.\n2. Present case studies on the design and technical adaptation of existing facades to new architectural identities and contemporary performance standards.\n3. Understand different technical and forensic approaches to working with a building facade’s existing conditions.\n4. Share hard-earned lessons from successfully completed adaptive reuse projects.\n \n  \nPARKING \nStreet parking is available.
URL:https://www.aialosangeles.org/event/reuse-la-part-2-adapting-performance-and-new-identities-to-existing-facades-case-studies-in-southern-california-adaptive-reuse-projects-with-eyrc-gensler-and-gruen-associates/
LOCATION:Center for Communities\, 4450 West Adams\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90016
CATEGORIES:Committees,Community,Learning Units,Networking,Presentation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251008T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251008T193000
DTSTAMP:20260417T214812
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SUMMARY:Refrigeration Code Changes:  What Designers Need to Know
DESCRIPTION:EVENT DETAILS \n“Refrigeration Code Changes: What Designers Need to Know.” With evolving standards around refrigerants and HVAC systems\, staying up-to-date on code updates is essential for sustainable design: \n– Recent updates in California & national refrigeration codes\n– Environmental impacts of refrigerant types\n– Design strategies to align with the new\n– Q&A session with industry professional \n  \nSPEAKERS \n \nGeorge Reilly\, Hon. AIA|LA – Principal | US BEnv Lead – West Coast Region\, Buro Happold \nGeorge Reilly is a seasoned MEP engineer with over 20 years of experience. \nHe began his career in the UK and has been working in California since 2009. His expertise spans projects across Europe\, the US\, the Middle East\, and Asia\, with significant experience in laboratory\, cultural\, higher education\, and adaptive reuse sectors. \nGeorge’s passion for engineering is driven by a desire to understand how systems work and to enhance building efficiency. He aims to add value to projects by maintaining strong client relationships and delivering design solutions that align with clients’ aspirations and budgets. His commitment to Net Zero Carbon and addressing climate change is a key focus of his work. \nAs a member of the AIA Committee on the Environment (LA) and an AIA Honorary status awardee\, George is recognized for his dedication to sustainability and his contributions to the field. \n  \n \nAndrew James – Senior Associate | Mechanical\, Buro Happold \nAndrew James is an associate mechanical engineer on the Los Angeles MEP engineering team. \nAndrew brings technical expertise in HVAC mechanical design and energy analysis\, spanning higher education\, commercial\, healthcare\, and arts & culture sectors. He excels in the delivery of coordinated multi-discipline projects in BIM. He also supports project code compliance and construction administration. \nAndrew has an interest in low-energy mechanical design using passive conditioning strategies\, as well as an interest in district-level heating and cooling systems\, as used in both the Building for the Permanent Collection at Los Angeles County Museum Art and at Providence Saint John’s Health Center in Santa Monica. \n  \nLEARNING OBJECTIVES \nAIA CES: 2 LU|HSW Approved \n1. Identify recent changes to California and national refrigeration codes and explain their implications for sustainable building design. \n2. Evaluate the environmental impacts of various refrigerant types\, including global warming potential (GWP) and ozone depletion potential (ODP). \n3. Apply design strategies that align HVAC systems with updated refrigerant standards while maintaining occupant comfort and building performance. \n4. Integrate code-compliant\, low-impact refrigeration solutions into design projects to support health\, safety\, and welfare goals. \n  \nPARKING \nPublic Parking available at Central Library and Pershing Square.
URL:https://www.aialosangeles.org/event/refrigeration-code-changes-what-designers-need-to-know/
LOCATION:Buro Happold\, 633 W. 5th St.\, 68th Floor\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90071\, United States
CATEGORIES:Committee on the Environment,Committees,Community,Learning Units,Presentation
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SUMMARY:AIA|LA City Leaders Breakfast Reception w/ Mark Gonzalez - Assemblymember\, District #54\, California
DESCRIPTION:AIA|LA City Leaders Breakfast Reception w/ Mark Gonzalez – Assemblymember\, District #54\, California\n2025 City Leaders Breakfast Series Presented By:  \nThe 2025 AIA|LA City Leaders Breakfast Series allows architects & designers\, and other community stakeholders to meet directly with key individuals transforming Los Angeles in a roundtable setting to discuss innovative ideas to ensure a healthy\, sustainable\, and economically competitive future. \n  \n \nMark Gonzalez – Assemblymember\, District #54\, California\nAssemblymember Mark González was first elected to the California State Assembly in November 2024 and appointed by the Speaker of the Assembly to serve as Majority Whip. \nGonzález represents the 54th Assembly District — one of the most diverse districts in California. District 54 encompasses Boyle Heights\, Lincoln Heights\, Westlake\, Downtown Los Angeles\, Koreatown\, Pico-Union\, Chinatown\, Little Tokyo\, Historic Filipinotown\, and the cities of Vernon\, Montebello\, and Commerce. \nGonzález is the son of a single mother and grew up in Section 8 housing — he understands the challenges working families face in trying to make ends meet. After his mother suffered a stroke two years ago\, Mark became her sole caregiver — taking his mom to the grocery store\, doctor appointments\, and attending church with her every Sunday. In this role\, he witnessed the failures of government\, social programs\, and the healthcare system to support vulnerable seniors adequately. \nPrior to his election to the State Assembly\, Mark served as Chair of the Los Angeles County Democratic Party. He successfully organized support for laws to make community college free\, protect our air and water\, make housing more affordable\, and combat the homelessness crisis. \nAfter the overturning of Roe v. Wade\, Mark helped lead the fight to pass a constitutional amendment in California protecting a person’s right to access safe\, legal abortion care — effectively turning California into a safe haven for anyone seeking reproductive care across the nation. In 2023\, Mark organized to pass a new law ensuring all healthcare workers receive a minimum wage of $25/hour. \nThe challenges he and his family faced are at the core of his advocacy\, driving him to stand up for his community and work toward ensuring that no Californian has to endure such struggles. \nThis Reception is Hosted By: \n \nThe 2025 AIA|LA City Leaders Breakfast Series: (CONFIRMED TO DATE) \n\n\n\nLori R. Gay – President & CEO\, Neighborhood Housing Services of Los Angeles County = Friday\, May 9 (8am)\nLaura Friedman – U.S. Congressional Representative\, 30th District  = Friday\, August 8 (8am)\nLourdes Castro Ramírez – President & CEO\, Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles (HACLA) = Thursday\, August 21 (8am)\nLeigh Sata\, Ed.D\, AIA – Vice Chancellor & Chief Facilities Executive\, LACCD = Friday\, August 22 (8am)\nAdrin Nazarian – Councilmember\, District #2\, City of Los Angeles = Thursday\, August 28 (9am)* *(9am\, not 8am)\nJanisse Quiñones\, P.E. – Chief Executive Officer and Chief Engineer\, LADWP = Friday\, August 29 (8am)\nMichael Baim – VP\, Venue Infrastructure (VNI)\, Energy (NRG)\, and Look & Sign (LNS)\, LA 28 = Thursday\, September 11 (8am)\nLaura Rubio-Cornejo – General Manager\, LADOT = Thursday\, September 18 (8am)\nMark Gonzalez – Assemblymember\, District #54\, California = Friday\, September 19 (8am)\nJohn L. Reamer\, Jr. – Inspector of Public Works & Director\, Bureau of Contract Administration\, City of Los Angeles = Thursday\, October 16 (8am)\nSade Elharaway – Assemblymember\, District #57\, California = Friday\, October 17 (8am)\nYsabel Jurado – Councilmember\, District #14\, City of Los Angeles = Thursday\, October 30 (8am)\n\n\n\n2025 AIA|LA City Leaders Breakfast Series Presented By: \n 
URL:https://www.aialosangeles.org/event/aiala-city-leaders-breakfast-reception-w-mark-gonzalez-assemblymember-district-54-california/
LOCATION:Mithun\, 758 New High Street #100B\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90012\, United States
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,City Leaders Breakfast,Community,Networking,Professional Development,Reception,Roundtable,Women in Architecture
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SUMMARY:AIA|LA City Leaders Breakfast Reception w/ John L. Reamer\, Jr. - Inspector of Public Works & Director\, Bureau of Contract Administration\, City of Los Angeles
DESCRIPTION:AIA|LA City Leaders Breakfast Reception w/ John L. Reamer\, Jr. – Inspector of Public Works & Director\, Bureau of Contract Administration\, City of Los Angeles\n2025 City Leaders Breakfast Series Presented By:  \nThe 2025 AIA|LA City Leaders Breakfast Series allows architects & designers\, and other community stakeholders to meet directly with key individuals transforming Los Angeles in a roundtable setting to discuss innovative ideas to ensure a healthy\, sustainable\, and economically competitive future. \n \n  \nJohn L. Reamer\, Jr. – Inspector of Public Works & Director\, Bureau of Contract Administration\, City of Los Angeles\nJohn L. Reamer\, Jr. has had a distinguished career in public service\, beginning his tenure with the City of Los Angeles as an Electrical Craft Helper before advancing to the role of Inspector of Public Works and Director of the Bureau of Contract Administration (BCA) in August 2004\, a position he still holds today. \nAs the Inspector of Public Works\, Mr. Reamer plays a central role in upholding BCA’s mission to create a safe\, inclusive\, and transparent work environment. He ensures that public works construction projects adhere to the highest standards of safety and quality. In this capacity\, he also oversees the processing of City construction payments and formally accepts work completed by private contractors under City permits or contracts. His leadership has been pivotal in the successful delivery of several landmark projects\, including the Police Administration Building\, the revitalization of the Sixth Street Viaduct\, and vital public improvements by LA Metro\, such as the Crenshaw “K” Line. These transformative projects have significantly enhanced Los Angeles’s urban landscape\, aligning with the Bureau’s commitment to precision\, fairness\, and accountability in every build while empowering workers and promoting small business success. \nAs Director of BCA\, Mr. Reamer has championed initiatives that protect both employees and employers in the City’s procurement process. He oversees the enforcement of Prevailing\, Living\, and Minimum Wage laws and administers key ordinances like the Fair Work Week. Under his leadership\, BCA has negotiated 99% of the Project Labor Agreements (PLAs) used by City departments\, including the first-ever PLA implemented by LA Metro. These agreements have helped ensure that public construction projects meet safety and labor standards while providing fair compensation to workers\, many of whom come from underserved neighborhoods. This focus on workforce participation has fostered community development\, with the benefits of these City-funded projects reaching the very communities that have contributed to their success. \nMr. Reamer serves as the City’s Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Liaison Officer. He is deeply committed to promoting diversity and opportunity for small businesses through initiatives such as the Business Inclusion Program (BIP) and the Local Business Preference Program (LBPP)\, both managed by BCA. These programs provide small\, minority-owned\, women-owned\, veteran-owned\, and local businesses with greater access to City contracting opportunities. They foster economic equity\, fair competition\, and the growth of local businesses\, which contribute to job creation and innovation. By empowering businesses to scale and compete\, BCA helps create a cycle of social impact as successful businesses reinvest in their communities\, strengthening the City’s economic fabric. \nIn 2019\, Mr. Reamer’s expertise in both economic growth and workforce development led to his appointment by the Mayor of Los Angeles as Interim General Manager of the Economic and Workforce Development Department. In this role\, he spearheaded the creation of a Citywide Economic Development Strategy that laid the groundwork for a Small Business Commission. He worked closely with the Workforce Development Board to enhance opportunities for transitional and youth workers\, advancing the City’s economic and workforce development initiatives. His efforts to coordinate with Business and Work Source Centers complemented his commitment to a regionalized\, citywide approach to economic growth. \nUnder Mr. Reamer’s leadership\, BCA has grown into a pivotal force in overseeing and executing critical City projects\, such as street repairs\, municipal facility construction\, and investments in the City’s wastewater treatment systems. His commitment to excellence extends beyond compliance with legal and regulatory requirements\, as he has fostered an environment that supports local businesses and champions equitable hiring practices. With Mr. Reamer at the helm\, BCA’s focus on transparency\, fiscal responsibility\, and high standards in public spending has allowed the Bureau to collaborate effectively with other City departments—meeting Los Angeles’s infrastructure needs while advancing the City’s goals of quality\, fairness\, and economic security. \nThis Reception is Hosted By: \n \nThe 2025 AIA|LA City Leaders Breakfast Series: (CONFIRMED TO DATE) \n\n\n\nLori R. Gay – President & CEO\, Neighborhood Housing Services of Los Angeles County = Friday\, May 9 (8am)\nLaura Friedman – U.S. Congressional Representative\, 30th District  = Friday\, August 8 (8am)\nLourdes Castro Ramírez – President & CEO\, Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles (HACLA) = Thursday\, August 21 (8am)\nLeigh Sata\, Ed.D\, AIA – Vice Chancellor & Chief Facilities Executive\, LACCD = Friday\, August 22 (8am)\nAdrin Nazarian – Councilmember\, District #2\, City of Los Angeles = Thursday\, August 28 (9am)* *(9am\, not 8am)\nJanisse Quiñones\, P.E. – Chief Executive Officer and Chief Engineer\, LADWP = Friday\, August 29 (8am)\nMichael Baim – VP\, Venue Infrastructure (VNI)\, Energy (NRG)\, and Look & Sign (LNS)\, LA 28 = Thursday\, September 11 (8am)\nLaura Rubio-Cornejo – General Manager\, LADOT = Thursday\, September 18 (8am)\nMark Gonzalez – Assemblymember\, District #54\, California = Friday\, September 19 (8am)\nJohn L. Reamer\, Jr. – Inspector of Public Works & Director\, Bureau of Contract Administration\, City of Los Angeles = Thursday\, October 16 (8am)\nSade Elharaway – Assemblymember\, District #57\, California = Friday\, October 17 (8am)\nYsabel Jurado – Councilmember\, District #14\, City of Los Angeles = Thursday\, October 30 (8am)\n\n\n\n2025 AIA|LA City Leaders Breakfast Series Presented By: \n 
URL:https://www.aialosangeles.org/event/aiala-city-leaders-breakfast-reception-w-john-l-reamer-jr-inspector-of-public-works-director-bureau-of-contract-administration-city-of-los-angeles/
LOCATION:AC Martin\, 900 Wilshire Blvd\, Suite 2800\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90017\, United States
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,City Leaders Breakfast,Community,Networking,Professional Development,Reception,Roundtable,Women in Architecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251030T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251030T093000
DTSTAMP:20260417T214812
CREATED:20250702T131735Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250709T190850Z
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SUMMARY:AIA|LA City Leaders Breakfast Reception w/ Ysabel Jurado - Councilmember\, District #14\, City of Los Angeles
DESCRIPTION:AIA|LA City Leaders Breakfast Reception w/ Ysabel Jurado – Councilmember\, District #14\, City of Los Angeles\n2025 City Leaders Breakfast Series Presented By:  \nThe 2025 AIA|LA City Leaders Breakfast Series allows architects & designers\, and other community stakeholders to meet directly with key individuals transforming Los Angeles in a roundtable setting to discuss innovative ideas to ensure a healthy\, sustainable\, and economically competitive future. \n \n  \nYsabel Jurado – Councilmember\, District #14\, City of Los Angeles\nCouncilmember Ysabel Jurado is a former tenants rights attorney\, affordable housing activist\, single mom\, and daughter of undocumented Filipino immigrants. Born and raised in Highland Park\, she attended Pasadena City College and put herself through college at UCLA\, where she completed her bachelor’s degree. After graduating\, she went on to UCLA School of Law\, where she graduated with a Juris Doctorate with specializations in Critical Race Studies and the David J. Epstein Program in Public Interest Law and Policy. \nAs a former housing rights attorney\, Ysabel fought to stop tenant evictions and stood side by side with community organizations and small businesses that were at risk of losing their leases. Her practice has focused on building pathways to home-ownership for communities of color\, the preservation of open space\, and reparative justice. \nShe focuses on expanding affordable housing\, ending homelessness\, supporting small businesses\, tackling the climate crisis\, and building a more just economy for all. \nThis Reception is Hosted By: \n \nThe 2025 AIA|LA City Leaders Breakfast Series: (CONFIRMED TO DATE) \n\n\n\nLori R. Gay – President & CEO\, Neighborhood Housing Services of Los Angeles County = Friday\, May 9 (8am)\nLaura Friedman – U.S. Congressional Representative\, 30th District  = Friday\, August 8 (8am)\nLourdes Castro Ramírez – President & CEO\, Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles (HACLA) = Thursday\, August 21 (8am)\nLeigh Sata\, Ed.D\, AIA – Vice Chancellor & Chief Facilities Executive\, LACCD = Friday\, August 22 (8am)\nAdrin Nazarian – Councilmember\, District #2\, City of Los Angeles = Thursday\, August 28 (9am)* *(9am\, not 8am)\nJanisse Quiñones\, P.E. – Chief Executive Officer and Chief Engineer\, LADWP = Friday\, August 29 (8am)\nMichael Baim – VP\, Venue Infrastructure (VNI)\, Energy (NRG)\, and Look & Sign (LNS)\, LA 28 = Thursday\, September 11 (8am)\nLaura Rubio-Cornejo – General Manager\, LADOT = Thursday\, September 18 (8am)\nMark Gonzalez – Assemblymember\, District #54\, California = Friday\, September 19 (8am)\nJohn L. Reamer\, Jr. – Inspector of Public Works & Director\, Bureau of Contract Administration\, City of Los Angeles = Thursday\, October 16 (8am)\nSade Elharaway – Assemblymember\, District #57\, California = Friday\, October 17 (8am)\nYsabel Jurado – Councilmember\, District #14\, City of Los Angeles = Thursday\, October 30 (8am)\n\n\n\n2025 AIA|LA City Leaders Breakfast Series Presented By: \n 
URL:https://www.aialosangeles.org/event/aiala-city-leaders-breakfast-reception-w-ysabel-jurado-councilmember-district-14-city-of-los-angeles/
LOCATION:AUX ARCHITECTURE\, 910 South Olive Street\, Los Angeles\, 90015\, United States
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,City Leaders Breakfast,Community,Networking,Professional Development,Reception,Roundtable,Women in Architecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251104T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251104T180000
DTSTAMP:20260417T214812
CREATED:20251031T215927Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251102T182405Z
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SUMMARY:AIA LA COTE On Tap : Low Carbon\, High Spirits (Greenbuild Edition) Happy Hour
DESCRIPTION:**Please Note: AIA|LA is not collecting RSVP’s for this Event. ** \n***No RSVP needed. Just show up\, bring a friend\, and help spread the word!*** \n  \nHeading to Greenbuild in Los Angeles? Join us for a relaxed happy hour with the AIA Los Angeles Committee on the Environment — right around the corner from the Convention Center. \nAudiograph Beer Co. | 1203 S Olive St\, Los Angeles\nTuesday\, November 4\, 2025 |  4:00 – 6:00 PM \nCome connect with fellow designers\, sustainability advocates\, and COTE members from across the country. We’ll be sharing updates on upcoming programs — including the Call for Proposals for the next 1.5°C Symposium — and raising a glass to low-carbon design and high spirits. \nNo RSVP needed. Just show up\, bring a friend\, and help spread the word! \nPartners include AIA California and The William J. Worthen Foundation. Generously sponsored by Practice and Audiograph Beer Company. \nAIA Committee on the Environment (COTE) \nhashtag#Greenbuild hashtag#AIACOTE hashtag#AIALosAngeles hashtag#Sustainability hashtag#Architecture hashtag#ClimateAction hashtag#Networking hashtag#HappyHour
URL:https://www.aialosangeles.org/event/aia-la-cote-on-tap-low-carbon-high-spirits-greenbuild-edition-happy-hour/
LOCATION:Audiograph Beer Co.\, 1203 S Olive St\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90015\, United States
CATEGORIES:Committee on the Environment,Committees,Community,Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251104T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251104T200000
DTSTAMP:20260417T214812
CREATED:20250826T223917Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251030T172312Z
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SUMMARY:The California Rebuilds Design Competition Awards
DESCRIPTION:EVENT DETAILS \nThis awards event is the culmination of the California Rebuilds design competition\, showcasing the power of Passive House in creating innovative\, sustainable\, healthy\, and diverse fire-resilient communities\, in various styles that reflect the vibrancy of Los Angeles. \nWinners will be announced and the entries exhibited for viewing. To kick things off\, there will be a panel discussion about designing and building fire-resilient communities with panelists to be announced from an array of perspectives. Drinks and light food will be served. \n  \nSPEAKERS & SCHEDULE: California Rebuilds Awards Program \n  \n5:30 – Viewing Projects \nDrinks and light food. \n  \n6:00 – Opening Remarks \nKen Levenson\, Executive Director\, PHN \nJed Donaldson\, Board Chair\, PHCA \nTodd Kimmel\, Rockwool \n  \n6:15 – Panel Discussion \nA discussion about building design\, Passive House\, wildfire mitigation\, and supporting more resilient communities. \nAurora Barboza Flores\, Altadena Resident \nBronwyn Barry\, Owner\, passivhouseBB \nRobin Tung\, Director of Public Relations\, Building Decarbonization Coalition \nStuart Mitchell\, Owner\, Wildfire Mitigation Advisors  \nKen Levenson\, Moderator \n  \n6:45 – Presentation of Awards \n  \n7:15 – Reception \nDrinks and light food. \n  \nPARKING \nStreet parking available.
URL:https://www.aialosangeles.org/event/the-california-rebuilds-design-competition-awards/
LOCATION:Center for Communities\, 4450 West Adams\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90016
CATEGORIES:Awards,Awards + Competitions,Community,Competitions,Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260120T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260120T120000
DTSTAMP:20260417T214812
CREATED:20260115T003536Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260115T003536Z
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SUMMARY:Urban Design Review Session 01.20.26
DESCRIPTION:The 2026 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. \nREGISTER HERE\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 following resources are helpful to review in advance to become more familiar with the Urban Design Studio’s three design approaches: \n\nPedestrian-First Design\n360 Degree Design\nClimate-Adapted Design\n\nCitywide Design Guidelines: The City’s Guiding Urban Design Policy Framework \nLandscape and Site Design Ordinance: Creating Healthy Buildings and Healthy Places \nLow-Rise Design Lab \nStreet Design Modernization Virtual Hub \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-01-20-26/
LOCATION:Virtual on Zoom
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Community,Partner Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260120T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260120T193000
DTSTAMP:20260417T214812
CREATED:20251216T072825Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260113T221540Z
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SUMMARY:Meet the Practices - HOK LA
DESCRIPTION:Meet the Practices – HOK LA\nPlease join us for a tour of HOK in Los Angeles. HOK is a global provider of planning\, design and delivery solutions for the built environment. Since the firm’s founding in 1955\, HOK has developed into one of the world’s largest\, most diverse and respected design practices. We employ more than 1\,700 professionals linked across a global network of 27 offices on three continents. Industry surveys consistently rank HOK among the leading firms in numerous building types\, specialties and regions\, and we have earned many awards and honors for our projects\, people and practice. \nLight Bites and Drinks will be served. \nWhere: \nHOK \n757 South Alameda Street\, Suite 400  |  Los Angeles\, CA 90021 USA \nParking Info: \nOnsite ROW DTLA Parking Garage available\, first 2 hours free. \nChargePoint EV stations are located on levels 1 and 3. \nTesla Supercharger stations are located on level 5. \nClick here to download the Parking Map. \nPlease plan accordingly. \n  \nThe AIA|LA “Meet the Practices” is a series of mixers and networking opportunities presented by the AIA|LA Professional Practice Committee
URL:https://www.aialosangeles.org/event/meet-the-practices-hok-la/
LOCATION:HOK\, 757 S Alameda St\, Suite 400\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90021\, United States
CATEGORIES:Committees,Community,Professional Practice Committee
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260128T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260128T193000
DTSTAMP:20260417T214812
CREATED:20260115T222108Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260127T230830Z
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SUMMARY:Future Architects & Student Presentations
DESCRIPTION:EVENT DETAILS\nPlease join the AIA LA Healthcare Committee for our annual tradition of kicking off the new year with future architects! Student presentations from Cal Poly Pomona Department of Architecture\, the UCLA School of Architecture\, and the USC School of Architecture will feature inspiring projects centered around healthcare and wellness. \nThe student presentations featured at this event are listed below. Roughly half our time will be student presentations with the other half devoted to Q&A for each group. Support our incoming emerging professionals by attending this event and get the first sneak peek at future design leaders! \n  \n“Architecture that Functions as Everyday Health Infrastructure” \nDusty Frye\, Hena Muttreja\, Monserrat Acosta Gomez\, Vivila Leigh \n2025 UCLA Masters of Architecture Grads \n\nImagining cooling centers as flexible\, semi-exterior civic spaces that support community life\, health\, and resilience in heat-vulnerable neighborhoods. \n  \n“Extending Gay Asian American Culture in West Hollywood” \n Eric Yu – Cannon Design\, 2025 USC Masters of Architecture Grad \n\nBuilding on the design legacy of John Chase\, West Hollywood has long functioned as a queer refuge within Los Angeles\, shaped by its mixed-use public and outdoor spaces. Drawing from Yona Friedman’s principles of flexible and adaptable architecture and José Muñoz’s theory of queer futurity\, this project proposes a flexible tensile canopy structure informed by gay Asian American aesthetics. Designed to support a queer Asian American kickball team participating in OutLoud Sports\, the intervention seeks to expand Asian American visibility\, inclusion\, and representation within West Hollywood. Whether deployed at Poinsettia Park\, West Hollywood Park\, or Temple City Park\, the structure operates as an ephemeral gathering space that foregrounds intersectional identity while fostering shared values of community and inclusion. \n  \n“Biomimicry in Façade Design” \nAachal Katwa – USC Masters of Architecture Student \n\nAs cannabis and tobacco use rise\, the smoke that lingers in our shared air is quietly harming the people around us. Second- and third-hand exposure affects children\, workers\, neighbors\, anyone simply passing by. I believe facades can do more than mark boundaries; they can participate in protecting public life. This project introduces a passive\, gill-inspired façade that gently responds when someone walks on the sidewalk\, slowing and capturing smoke trough layered filters before releasing cleaner air back into the environment. This is what my façade aims to do: safeguard the public through quiet\, responsive environmental mediation. \n  \n“Integrating Mind\, Memory\, and Meaningful Care” \nCal Poly Pomona Healthcare Studio \nIntroduction by Professor Jimmy Macias – HMC Architects\, Cal Poly Pomona \n  \nOur studio will explore how architecture can support a new model of healthcare that unites brain health and mental health treatment under one roof. By integrating memory care\, cognitive rehabilitation\, and comprehensive mental wellness services\, we aim to create environments that treat the whole person—mind\, body\, and spirit. This approach empowers patients\, supports caregivers\, and redefines how communities engage with brain and mental health care. The project will include a 90\,000 sq ft mental hospital located next to the Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health in Las Vegas\, Nevada. \n  \nTeam 1 \nChieh Chi “Stanley” \nChristopher Norona \nDominic Jarquin \nJason Rinaldi \nJesus Jacquez Sicaeros \n  \nTeam 2 \nJulianna Altamirano \nKeyla Jimenez \nMarvin Alexander \nRam Adriel Rivadeneira \nDaniel Hernandez \n  \nTeam 3 \nDavid Lucas \nGabriel Torres \nLwin Aung \nMonica Rico \n\nPARKING\nStreet parking is available in the area. Please be mindful of the signs. \n\nTICKET PURCHASE INSTRUCTIONS & SUPPORT\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.* \nTo purchase a ticket\, please select the quantity of tickets you want next to the proper ticket tier using the + sign\, and then select “Get Tickets.” \n\n 
URL:https://www.aialosangeles.org/event/future-architects-student-presentations-2/
LOCATION:Center for Communities\, 4450 West Adams\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90016
CATEGORIES:Architecture in Healthcare Committee,Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260203T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260203T120000
DTSTAMP:20260417T214812
CREATED:20260115T003716Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260115T003716Z
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SUMMARY:Urban Design Review Session 02.03.26
DESCRIPTION:The 2026 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. \nREGISTER HERE\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 following resources are helpful to review in advance to become more familiar with the Urban Design Studio’s three design approaches: \n\nPedestrian-First Design\n360 Degree Design\nClimate-Adapted Design\n\nCitywide Design Guidelines: The City’s Guiding Urban Design Policy Framework \nLandscape and Site Design Ordinance: Creating Healthy Buildings and Healthy Places \nLow-Rise Design Lab \nStreet Design Modernization Virtual Hub \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-02-03-26/
LOCATION:Virtual on Zoom
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Community,Partner Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260210T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260210T120000
DTSTAMP:20260417T214812
CREATED:20260115T003830Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260115T003830Z
UID:127881-1770717600-1770724800@www.aialosangeles.org
SUMMARY:Urban Design Review Session 02.10.26
DESCRIPTION:The 2026 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. \nREGISTER HERE\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 following resources are helpful to review in advance to become more familiar with the Urban Design Studio’s three design approaches: \n\nPedestrian-First Design\n360 Degree Design\nClimate-Adapted Design\n\nCitywide Design Guidelines: The City’s Guiding Urban Design Policy Framework \nLandscape and Site Design Ordinance: Creating Healthy Buildings and Healthy Places \nLow-Rise Design Lab \nStreet Design Modernization Virtual Hub \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-02-10-26/
LOCATION:Virtual on Zoom
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Community,Partner Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260212T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260212T203000
DTSTAMP:20260417T214812
CREATED:20260127T203709Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T194923Z
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SUMMARY:Architects Designing Furniture: The Crossover of Craft & Space
DESCRIPTION:FOUR SEASONS THE SURFCLUB – UNITED STATES OF AMERICA HOSPITALITY \nImage Courtesy of Tribù \nEVENT DETAILS\nJoin AIA | LA Interior Architecture Committee and Tribù for an evening exploring the creative crossover between architecture\, interiors\, and furniture design—and how thinking at the scale of an object can transform the way we shape space. \nHosted inside the beautifully curated Tribù showroom\, this program features Marc Merckx\, William Hefner\, and Cory Grosser —practitioners who move fluidly between room and object and bring real-world insights on process\, craft\, culture\, and collaboration. \nTogether\, the panel will explore how designers translate spatial thinking into furniture (and back again)\, what shifts in materiality and detailing across scales\, and how teams navigate constraints like performance\, ergonomics\, and production—without losing the original design intent. Grounded in built work\, the conversation will also consider how thoughtful design shapes daily experience and creative culture\, and how interdisciplinary collaboration strengthens both the work and the communities it serves. \nRather than a free-form panel\, the evening is designed as a guided\, MC’d conversation led by Daniel Glaser and Pearse Lumb of Tribù\, with clear themes to keep the pace strong—plus built-in moments to bring the audience in. Expect a lively discussion\, practical takeaways\, and time to connect over food and drinks among the collections. \n  \nSPEAKERS\n  \n \nMarc Merckx \nMarc Merckx is an architect and furniture designer whose work bridges the disciplines of architecture\, interiors\, and product design. He designed the Tribù showroom and is also a designer of Tribù furniture collections\, bringing a rare perspective on how spatial concepts translate into objects—and how objects\, in turn\, shape the experience of a space. His work is defined by a commitment to craft\, materiality\, and the thoughtful relationship between form\, comfort\, and environment. \n  \n \nWilliam Hefner \nWilliam Hefner is a fifth-generation Californian and the founder of the architecture and design firm Studio William Hefner. Established in 1989 in Los Angeles\, the practice encompasses new and restoration architecture\, interior and furniture design\, and landscape architecture and design\, with a focus on luxury homes for modern living. Known for his versatility in both traditional and modernist architecture\, William has created landmark estates in a range of styles that share a devotion to craft and detail. His interest in environmental building has led to the application of sustainable practices throughout his portfolio. His work has been widely published in design books and magazines in the United States and abroad\, including Architectural Digest\, Wall Street Journal\, and beyond. William is the author of three books\, California Homes\, California Homes II\, and Chateau des Fleurs\, with a fourth set to be released in Spring 2027 with Rizzoli. He and his family split their time between Los Angeles and Montecito. \n  \n \nCory Grosser \nCory Grosser is an American product designer\, interior architect\, and art director. He is known for Happy Minimalism™\, a design philosophy centered on clarity\, reduction\, and optimism. A professor at Art Center College of Design in Pasadena\, Grosser’s work focuses on how design decisions shape human behavior\, understanding\, and trust. \n  \nLOCATION\nTribù Flagship Store LA \n8935 Beverly Blvd\, West Hollywood\, CA 90048 \n  \nPARKING\nPlenty of parking is available in the Tribù parking lot. \n  \nTICKET PURCHASE INSTRUCTIONS & SUPPORT\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.* \nTo purchase a ticket\, please select the quantity of tickets you want next to the proper ticket tier using the + sign\, and then select “Get Tickets.” \n  \nTHANK YOU TO OUR SPONSOR!
URL:https://www.aialosangeles.org/event/architects-designing-furniture-the-crossover-of-craft-space/
LOCATION:Tribù Flagship Store LA\, 8935 Beverly Blvd\, West Hollywood\, CA\, 90048\, United States
CATEGORIES:Committees,Community,Interior Architecture Committee,Networking,Panel
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260217T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260217T120000
DTSTAMP:20260417T214812
CREATED:20260115T003928Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260115T003928Z
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SUMMARY:Urban Design Review Session 02.17.26
DESCRIPTION:The 2026 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. \nREGISTER HERE\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 following resources are helpful to review in advance to become more familiar with the Urban Design Studio’s three design approaches: \n\nPedestrian-First Design\n360 Degree Design\nClimate-Adapted Design\n\nCitywide Design Guidelines: The City’s Guiding Urban Design Policy Framework \nLandscape and Site Design Ordinance: Creating Healthy Buildings and Healthy Places \nLow-Rise Design Lab \nStreet Design Modernization Virtual Hub \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-02-17-26/
LOCATION:Virtual on Zoom
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Community,Partner Program
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260228T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260228T140000
DTSTAMP:20260417T214812
CREATED:20260224T013413Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T013413Z
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SUMMARY:TOUR - "A Cure for the Fatigue" Art Installation at a 1922 Residence in Los Angeles
DESCRIPTION:**Please note\, AIA|LA is not collecting RSVP’s for this event.” \nEVENT DETAILS\nDear AIA Los Angeles Members\, \nYou are invited to a private\, member-only walkthrough of A Cure for the Fatigue\, a contemporary installation art by LA Based artist\, Francesca Lalanne\, situated within a preserved 1922 Los Angeles residence. \nRather than using the house as a backdrop\, the exhibition treats domestic architecture as an active container. Dimensional wall art using engraved copper and steel surfaces are positioned in direct response to thresholds\, light\, and the spatial pacing of the home. \nThis installation offers a quiet case study in material significance\, the relationship between contemporary art practice and legacy architecture. \nThe walkthrough will be limited to a small cohort of AIA members to allow for focused spatial dialogue. \n  \nCLICK HERE to LEARN MORE!\n  \nDate: Saturday\, February 28\, 2026 \nTime: 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm \nLocation: 1867 Wellington Road\, Los Angeles\, CA 90019 (corner of Washington Blvd and Wellington Road) \nTo RSVP please email: info@francescalalanne.com\, or text via 614-706-7361. \nPlease provide your AIA Number when registering for the tour.
URL:https://www.aialosangeles.org/event/tour-a-cure-for-the-fatigue-art-installation-at-a-1922-residence-in-los-angeles/
LOCATION:A Cure for the Fatigue Showcase – Los Angeles Residence\, 1867 Wellington Road\, Los Angeles\, 90019\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Tours
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260303T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260303T120000
DTSTAMP:20260417T214813
CREATED:20260115T004132Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260115T004132Z
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SUMMARY:Urban Design Review Session 03.03.26
DESCRIPTION:The 2026 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. \nREGISTER HERE\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 following resources are helpful to review in advance to become more familiar with the Urban Design Studio’s three design approaches: \n\nPedestrian-First Design\n360 Degree Design\nClimate-Adapted Design\n\nCitywide Design Guidelines: The City’s Guiding Urban Design Policy Framework \nLandscape and Site Design Ordinance: Creating Healthy Buildings and Healthy Places \nLow-Rise Design Lab \nStreet Design Modernization Virtual Hub \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-03-03-26/
LOCATION:Virtual on Zoom
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Community,Partner Program
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260310T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260310T120000
DTSTAMP:20260417T214813
CREATED:20260115T004227Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260115T004227Z
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SUMMARY:Urban Design Review Session 03.10.26
DESCRIPTION:The 2026 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. \nREGISTER HERE\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 following resources are helpful to review in advance to become more familiar with the Urban Design Studio’s three design approaches: \n\nPedestrian-First Design\n360 Degree Design\nClimate-Adapted Design\n\nCitywide Design Guidelines: The City’s Guiding Urban Design Policy Framework \nLandscape and Site Design Ordinance: Creating Healthy Buildings and Healthy Places \nLow-Rise Design Lab \nStreet Design Modernization Virtual Hub \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-03-10-26/
LOCATION:Virtual on Zoom
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Community,Partner Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260310T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260310T130000
DTSTAMP:20260417T214813
CREATED:20260223T193926Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T225217Z
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SUMMARY:Santa Monica Mass Timber Accelerator Information Session
DESCRIPTION:Photo Credit: KTGY \nClick here for Ticket Purchase Instructions & Support. \nEVENT DETAILS\nThe City of Santa Monica is excited to partner with AIA|LA to host a Mass Timber Accelerator that will support architects and developers in building expertise in mass timber design and construction. Join us on March 10th to learn more about the accelerator program\, the benefits of participating\, and ask questions you may have about the program before you apply! \nThe accelerator is accepting applications to participate through March 31st. Once accepted into the accelerator participants will receive technical assistance from WoodWorks as well as a financial award from the City of Santa Monica. To review application instructions and learn more about the accelerator visit Santa Monica’s mass timber accelerator webpage here.” \n  \nPLEASE CLICK HERE TO TO VIEW THE YOUTUBE PRESENTATION.\n\nPLEASE CLICK HERE TO ACCESS THE APPLICATION GUIDE PDF.\n  \nSPEAKER\n \nPeter Roquemore – Sustainability Analyst\, City of Santa Monica \nPeter Roquemore is a Sustainability Analyst in the City of Santa Monica’s Office of Sustainability & the Environment. Peter leads the City’s work on developing policies to reduce embodied carbon and supports the City in meeting the goals of the City’s Climate Action & Adaptation Plan. Peter received his Masters in Urban & Regional Planning from UCLA. \n \nSophia Smith — Mass Timber Business Development & Sales – USA \nSophia Smith works at the intersection of design\, engineering\, construction\, and manufacturing to advance the use of mass timber in the built environment. At Kalesnikoff\, she collaborates with project teams across the United States to align structural systems with vertically integrated timber supply and off-site manufacturing strategies. Sophia previously led project management for the first mass timber multifamily housing development in Los Angeles County and continues to support teams implementing mass timber across a range of project types.\n\n\n  \n\n\nMark Aden\, PE\, SE\, LEED AP Principal\n\nMark Aden has established a reputation for designing innovative and cost-effective structures that incorporate the latest in construction technology. He has been responsible for the structural design of a wide variety of private and public projects\, including high-rise buildings\, long-span structures\, and multi-story parking structures. Mark’s over 30 years of design experience with all types of construction materials has produced award-winning projects throughout the United States\, along with projects in places like Puerto Rico\, Hawaii\, and Guam. \n  \n\nMODERATOR\n \nMark Oberholzer\, AIA – KTGY \nContext is everything. In cities like Los Angeles\, context includes not just existing buildings and neighborhoods\, but an emerging sense of urban identity and possibility. Mark Oberholzer’s strength is engaging with the context of client goals\, zoning complexity\, urban design\, stakeholder influences\, economic imperatives and design integrity to tease out extraordinary architectural solutions. \nOver the last five years\, Mark has been at the forefront of KTGY’s expertise in innovative construction techniques – harnessing the design possibilities of modular construction\, bearing steel stud systems\, and heavy timber. Mark sees construction technology as another part of the design context\, bringing a conviction that collaboration\, imagination\, hard work\, and a sense of humor are the best tools to reach the goal of better design. \n  \n 
URL:https://www.aialosangeles.org/event/santa-monica-mass-timber-accelerator-information-session/
LOCATION:Virtual on Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community,Presentation,Professional Development
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260313T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260313T171500
DTSTAMP:20260417T214813
CREATED:20260126T233836Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T172011Z
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SUMMARY:2026 Technology Conference: AI: Architectural Intelligence
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a summary Op-ed of the conference here! Courtesy of James (JED) Donaldson\, AIA\, and Denis Vitoreli\, AIA\, LEED Green Associate. \nCheck out our presentations from the AIA|LA 2026 Tech Conference! \n“AI Won’t Take Our Jobs” from the 2026 Tech Conference by Alison Mug\, Assoc AIA & Mary Clare Garrity\, Allied AIA\, Assoc IIDA\, LEED AP\, PCCP. \n \n“Co-Intelligence: Building A Smarter Design Practice ” by Jason Rostar\, AIA & Roan Isaku\, AIA \n \n“The Architecture of Intelligence: Measuring What Matters (And Turning Buildings Into Living Systems)” – Kimon Onuma\, FAIA \n \n“Designing With Intelligence” – Vedran Dzebic\, PhD \n \n“Between two Failure: The Pursuit of Digital Intelligence” – by Enrique Galicia & Leo Salce. \n \n“The Three Tiers of Co-Intelligence” – AIA|LA 2026 Tech Conference \n \n“Closing the Gap: Aligning Architects\, Engineers\, and Builders” – Maria Victoria Ortega\, Architect Intl. AIA \n \n  \n  \nEVENT DETAILS\nOn Friday\, March 13\, 2026 please join the AIA Los Angeles TAP + Professional Practice Committees for the 2026 Technology Conference: AI: Architectural Intelligence. \nIn Los Angeles\, resilience is not an abstract idea\, it’s a lived experience. Our hillsides still bear the marks of wildfire\, our communities rise from ash and drought\, and our studios are filled with people determined to design a more hopeful future. As architects\, we’re reshaping more than rebuilding—confronting scarcity\, loss\, and systemic vulnerability. Technology is enabling it all\, embedding intelligence into design and delivery\, accelerating housing recovery\, addressing resource shortages\, and keeping firms agile amid shifting talent and climate pressures. \nAI: Architectural Intelligence calls us to redefine what intelligence means in architecture—moving beyond tools to create systems that learn\, anticipate\, and evolve with the communities they serve. This year’s conference explores a new paradigm: not technology shaping architecture\, but architecture shaping the intelligence of technology. \n\nAIA CES: 6.0 LU|HSW applied for. \nLEARNING OBJECTIVES \n\nBy participating in this conference\, attendees will be able to: \n\n1. Evaluate how AI-enabled design systems can enhance community resilience by anticipating and mitigating risks related to wildfire\, drought\, housing recovery\, and climate-driven hazards\, supporting decisions that protect public health\, safety\, and welfare.\n\n2. Apply principles of tech-enabled resilience to integrate artificial intelligence\, data-informed workflows\, and adaptive modeling into architectural practice in ways that improve environmental performance\, resource efficiency\, and long-term occupant well-being.\n\n3. Analyze the role of architectural leadership in shaping ethical and responsible AI systems\, ensuring that emerging technologies support equitable outcomes\, reduce systemic vulnerability\, and align with climate-responsive and resilience-focused design goals.\n\n4. Assess how intelligent design and delivery platforms can support zero-net-carbon strategies\, including lifecycle analysis\, predictive performance modeling\, and informed material and energy decisions that reduce environmental impact over time.\n\n5. Identify strategies for leveraging AI and advanced technologies to accelerate resilient housing and infrastructure solutions\, particularly in post-disaster and resource-constrained contexts\, while maintaining safety\, durability\, and community trust.\n\n\n6. Synthesize lessons from case studies and expert-led discussions to inform firm-wide and project-level decision-making that strengthens climate adaptation\, risk management\, and the integration of intelligent systems into architectural practice. \n\n  \nPLEASE CLICK HERE FOR MORE DETAILS ON SPEAKERS AND THE PROGRAM.  \n\n\nBecome a sponsor! Click here to support the 2026 Technology Conference!\n**Pre-Paid Parking Available for $10 HERE\, otherwise parking is $15 on the day.**\n\nTICKET PURCHASE INSTRUCTIONS & SUPPORT\n\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\nTo purchase a ticket\, please select the quantity of tickets you want next to the proper ticket tier using the + sign\, and then select “Get Tickets.”
URL:https://www.aialosangeles.org/event/2026-technology-conference-ai-architectural-intelligence/
LOCATION:Center for Communities\, 4450 West Adams\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90016
CATEGORIES:Committees,Community,Learning Units,Panel,Presentation,Professional Practice Committee
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260314T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260314T120000
DTSTAMP:20260417T214813
CREATED:20260209T221705Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T203951Z
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SUMMARY:South Park Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION:EVENT DETAILS\nThis a walking tour of the South Park area of Downtown Los Angeles\, including L.A. Live. We’ll be stopping at 15 landmarks in the area and discussing how each has contributed to the transformation of this area. Please plan to arrive BEFORE 10am so we can move on with the full group. \n  \nMEETING LOCATION: \nPeacock Place at L.A. Live (800 W. Olympic Blvd\, Los Angeles\, CA 90015)\nClick here to view & download the walking tour map.\n  \nTOUR HOST \n \nNate Cherry\, FAIA – Director\, Perkins Eastman \n“Cities are our greatest invention\, because they are created as a uniquely collective act.”\n\nNate has lived and practiced in major cities throughout North America. “Because of the significant challenges cities now face today—climate change\, homelessness\, lack of affordability and the need to innovate\, to name a few—city leaders are moving from simple ‘extractive’ to more complex\, ‘regenerative’ models. Many are thinking much more about the interplay of built\, natural\, and demographic systems\,” he says. “Developers have a significant role in leveraging capital improvements and making growth happen; but promoting biodiversity and improving the natural environment while giving stakeholders a voice through collective co-authorship are just as important.” \nSince 1995\, Nate’s work has included large redevelopment projects such as sports and entertainment\, transit-oriented mixed use\, innovation hubs\, and airport-related developments. Nate’s services include project strategy\, concept design\, outreach and research. \nNate is a panelist and speaker at national conferences and universities and is a recognized thought leader on the nexus between strategy\, design\, and human behavior in cities. His efforts to create new models for urban design have been recognized with more than a hundred local\, state\, and national awards. \n\nAIA CES: 2 LU Approved \nLEARNING OBJECTIVES \n1. Discuss the history of South Park\, who its development partners were\, and how they worked together.\n2. Address the Role of the Community Redevelopment Agency and why it was dissolved.\n3. Discuss how L.A. LIVE! became a catalyst for growth throughout this neighborhood\n4. Learn how Community Benefits Agreements were critical\, and how Flexible Entitlements drive growth in South Park.\n5. Learn how the Signage Ordinance works\n6. Explore the creative uses throughout South Park that complement entertainment.\n7. Discuss catalytic investments in land use\, open space\, and mobility that have transformed the area.\n \n  \nPARKING \nStreet parking and parking lots are available throughout the area. \n  \nTICKET PURCHASE INSTRUCTIONS & SUPPORT\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.* \nTo purchase a ticket\, please select the quantity of tickets you want next to the proper ticket tier using the + sign\, and then select “Get Tickets.”
URL:https://www.aialosangeles.org/event/south-park-walking-tour/
LOCATION:Peacock Place at L.A. Live\, 800 W. Olympic Blvd\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90015\, United States
CATEGORIES:Committees,Community,Learning Units,Tours,Urban Design Committee
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260317T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260317T120000
DTSTAMP:20260417T214813
CREATED:20260115T004031Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260115T004031Z
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SUMMARY:Urban Design Review Session 03.17.26
DESCRIPTION:The 2026 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. \nREGISTER HERE\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 following resources are helpful to review in advance to become more familiar with the Urban Design Studio’s three design approaches: \n\nPedestrian-First Design\n360 Degree Design\nClimate-Adapted Design\n\nCitywide Design Guidelines: The City’s Guiding Urban Design Policy Framework \nLandscape and Site Design Ordinance: Creating Healthy Buildings and Healthy Places \nLow-Rise Design Lab \nStreet Design Modernization Virtual Hub \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-03-17-26/
LOCATION:Virtual on Zoom
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Community,Partner Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260325T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260325T190000
DTSTAMP:20260417T214813
CREATED:20260210T233103Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T164925Z
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SUMMARY:CEU Event - Heat Pump Technology
DESCRIPTION:EVENT DETAILS\nFactory Tour and CEU Event for architects. AMPAM will also have appetizers and drinks at the event along with AMPAM team members to answer any questions people may have from a subcontractor’s perspective on design building multifamily project. \n  \n**Special Note: After registering on our site\, please RSVP to Rose Galapon by clicking here and let her know if you have any severe dietary restrictions or need any special accommodation. \n  \nSPEAKER \n \nDon Strickland\, FA SPE\, CPD\, GPD – Mega Western Sales \nDon brings over 33 years of industry experience to the Mega Western team. He has been a member of ASPE for over 28 years and has served on multiple Society boards. He has obtained his Certified in Plumbing Design (CPD) credential and Green Plumbing Design (GPD) certificate through the American Society of Plumbing Engineers and IAPMO. Don was inducted into theAmerican Society of Plumbing Engineers – College of Fellows (FASPE) in 2018. \nHis expertise and strengths range from conceptual to implementation in project engineering. Don is experienced with commercial\, multi-family\, industrial\, retail\, education\, corrections\, sports arenas\, pharmaceutical\, healthcare clients\, and other various building types. He provides knowledge in design\, engineering\, and construction oversight of plumbing applications. \nDon’s experience and extensive knowledge will continue our focus on education and on assisting our engineering\, contractor\, and end-user customers with product selection and design. \n \nDavid Kelly\, Specification Specialist III\, Rheem Commercial Water – West Region \nDavid Kelly joined Rheem Commercial Water in June 2021 as the Sr. Specification Specialist bringing with him over a decade of plumbing industry experience. Prior to joining Rheem\, David served as a Sr. Estimator where he developed an understanding of commercial plumbing systems\, offering tailored solutions to meet diverse needs. Known for combining technical expertise with innovative design\, David has successfully worked on numerous projects\, optimizing energy efficiency and ensuring long-lasting performance in the water heating space. As a Specification Specialist\, David and his team stay ahead of industry trends\, continually enhancing designs to accommodate modern technological advancements and practices. \n  \nAIA CES: 1 LU|HSW Approved \nLEARNING OBJECTIVES \nParticipants will be able to explain how heat pump systems function\, including the thermodynamic principles that enable heat transfer and their relevance to building energy performance and occupant comfort. \nParticipants will be able to differentiate between single-pass and multi-pass heat pump systems and evaluate the implications of each approach on energy efficiency\, water use\, system longevity\, and overall building performance. \nParticipants will be able to identify and describe the primary components of heat pump systems and assess how component selection and configuration affect reliability\, maintenance\, and indoor environmental quality. \nParticipants will be able to calculate and evaluate achievable system efficiencies under varying operational conditions\, interpreting performance metrics to support energy-conscious design decisions. \nParticipants will be able to apply appropriate sizing methodologies for heat pump systems and analyze common system challenges related to load calculations\, building type\, and scale to ensure safe\, effective\, and code-compliant installation. \n  \nPARKING \nOur office has parking\, free of charge. \n  \nTICKET PURCHASE INSTRUCTIONS & SUPPORT\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.* \nTo purchase a ticket\, please select the quantity of tickets you want next to the proper ticket tier using the + sign\, and then select “Get Tickets.” \n  \n\nThank you to our sponsor!\n \n  \n 
URL:https://www.aialosangeles.org/event/ceu-event-heat-pump-technology/
LOCATION:AMPAM Corporate Office\, 17036 Avalon Blvd\, Carson\, CA\, 90746\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Learning Units,Professional Development
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260326T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260326T200000
DTSTAMP:20260417T214813
CREATED:20260204T202335Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T001604Z
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SUMMARY:Women of Carbon Documentary Screening
DESCRIPTION:“When you purchase a ticket to the Women of Carbon screening\, you’ll receive an exclusive AIA|LA coupon code for 10% off Member\, Non-Member\, or Student tickets to two of our signature upcoming programs: the 1.5°C Symposium taking place at Loyola Law School on April 17\, 2026\, and Powerful XIII\, returning in early-October 2026. It’s our way of extending the conversation beyond the screening and rewarding your commitment to climate action and leadership with continued access to some of AIA|LA’s most impactful events of the year.” \nEVENT DETAILS\nIn collaboration with AIA Los Angeles Women in Architecture and AIA Los Angeles COTE\, The William J. Worthen Foundation is hosting a Women of Carbon documentary screening followed by a panel discussion—spotlighting the women redefining materials\, methods\, and leadership for a decarbonized built environment. \nJoin us for a documentary screening and conversation highlighting women transforming the construction industry while accelerating climate solutions. Directed by Basia Myszynski and Leonard Myszynski\, Women of Carbon follows leaders advancing decarbonization\, human health\, and economic opportunity through innovative approaches to materials and construction—ranging from algae-based alternative cement and electrified manufacturing to mass timber and greener steel. \nThe film includes an inside look at the Portland International Airport Main Terminal expansion (including narration by Rena Simon of ZGF Architects)\, alongside perspectives from industry voices such as Leah Ellis\, Susan Jones\, Erica Spiritos\, Kate Simonen\, Mija Hubler\, and Cristy Fiander. A panel discussion will follow the screening. \nFunds raised will support the Foundation’s effort to translate our Building Decarbonization Practice Guides from English to Spanish for audiences across Latin America—work that goes beyond direct translation to thoughtfully unpack complex technical terms and make the guidance clear\, engaging\, and easy to apply. This helps hundreds more AEC professionals access practical\, actionable solutions and bring them to real projects faster. Come for the film and conversation\, and leave knowing your ticket helped remove a barrier to climate action and put high-impact knowledge into more hands. \n  \nPlease click here to view the “Women of Carbon” Trailer. Please visit here to learn more about the production company behind this remarkable film. \n  \nPlease click here to sponsor this incredible event!\n  \nSPEAKERS \n \nSophie Pennetier \nFounder\, Adjunct Faculty with SCI-Arc \nSophie Pennetier is a structural engineer with expertise in façades and sustainability. Her 18 years of experience span from consulting (with RFR\, GNA\, SHoP Construction\, Arup) to being the Founder of Digne\, Dignified Constructions Solutions\, and Adjunct Faculty with SCI-Arc since ‘21. Sophie Pennetier teaches Structures and Embodied Carbon classes. Those two topics\, alongside façades\, are the core of her contributions to SCI-Arc Design Development projects. \nSophie’s elective class on embodied carbon responds to her students’ request to accelerate their knowledge in reducing upfront carbon. It supports their research projects on circular architecture and brings in internationally recognized industry trailblazers involved in policy\, sustainability consulting\, manufacturing\, contracting\, and circular economy. Her students’ work on embodied carbon has been applauded and sought after by major architecture and consulting firms and industry associations such as the Carbon Leadership Forum. Through such efforts\, each year\, upward of a hundred SCI-Arc students learn to grow the innovative and creative thinking the industry needs to address the built environment\, leading to a significant contribution to climate change. \nSophie has published and presented her research internationally in scientific conferences\, trade associations and journals\, codes committees\, and lectured at universities in Europe and the US. Serving on the Board of Directors of the Façade Tectonics Institute\, she has developed the FTI Carbon group research and grown its educational content. In 202\,3 she was awarded\, in the individual category\, the US Glass Sustainability Award for her contributions to industry research and education. \n  \n \nRena Simon\, AIA\, LEED AP \nPrincipal\, ZGF \nRena Simon is a designer of many facets: part storyteller\, part artist\, and part innovator. She intentionally delves into the heart of clients’ missions and cultures to find the right solution. \nHer deep appreciation of the natural world serves as her inspiration in connecting conceptual architectural ideas to the greater aspirations of her clients. Her calm and intentional leadership is demonstrated in her resolute commitment to tackling any design problem and knack for motivating and mentoring younger designers. \n  \n \nHeidi Creighton\, FAIA\, LEED Fellow\, WELL AP\, Fitwel Ambassador \nSenior Design Manager \nCity of Santa Monica \nAs a Senior Design Manager at the City of Santa Monica\, Heidi is responsible for the planning\, design\, construction\, and management of capital improvements for architectural and park projects for city-owned/ leased facilities to meet the needs of the community and city staff. The City’s goals to achieve water self-sufficiency\, zero waste\, and carbon neutrality require that Sustainability be at the forefront of project management and serves as a catalyst for public sector leadership in building practices. \nHeidi is FAIA\, LEED Fellow\, WELL AP\, Fitwel Ambassador\, and creator of the Collective Impact speaker series. Previously\, Heidi was VP of Sustainability at Skanska and Principal at Buro Happold. Heidi served on the USGBC California Board of Directors from 2013 to 2019. She also served on the AIA California’s Committee on the Environment (COTE) steering committee from 2020 to 2022\, which was charged with elevating AIA California’s position as a global leader addressing the challenges of climate change and natural resource depletion. \nHeidi’s most recent accolades include recognition by Globe Street for the Women of Influence Award in 2023\, the World Architecture News (WAN) for the Female Frontiers Award for Social Change in 2022\, USGBC-LA’s 2021 Heart of the Chapter Award\, as well as elevation to AIA’s College of Fellows in 2021. \n  \n \nTara Barauskas \nExecutive Director  \nCommunity Corporation of Santa Monica \nCommunity Corporation of Santa Monica is a nonprofit affordable housing organization based in Santa Monica\, California. Joining in 2016\, she oversees the functional areas of the organization\, including management of over 2\,000 units of affordable housing\, housing development\, resident services\, maintenance\, and administration of 100 staff. Ms. Barauskas has over 25 years of experience in affordable housing development\, having worked at both for-profit and non-profit affordable housing development organizations prior to joining Community Corporation. \nHer past experience includes overseeing and managing the development process of numerous projects throughout California. Ms. Barauskas holds a Bachelors’ Degree in English from California State University\, Long Beach\, and a LEED AP Accreditation from the US Green Building Council. \nTara currently serves on several Boards – the Santa Monica Bay Area Human Relations Council\, Housing California\, the Santa Monica Bay Area Human Relations Council\, and the Westside Urban Forum. In addition\, she is a member of the advisory council of the UCLA Ziman Affordable Housing Council. She previously served on the Board of Directors (including one year as Chair) for the Southern California Association of Non-profit Housing (SCANPH)\, a nonprofit membership organization that advocates for effective affordable housing policy throughout Southern California. \nTara also leads the housing committee of the Committee for Racial Justice. She is passionate about her Lithuanian heritage\, the environment\, and affordable housing. Tara is an active Lithuanian community member\, teaching at the local Saturday language school and serving on the Board of the National Lithuanian Scouts Association. She lives in Playa del Rey with her two sons. \n  \n \nSarah Rege\, AIA\, DBIA\, LEED AP BD+C\, WELL AP\, NCARB\, TRUE Advisor\, Fitwel Ambassador  \nSenior Sustainability Director\, Webcor  \nAs Webcor’s Senior Director of Sustainability\, Sarah Rege leads the company’s sustainability initiatives across California\, driving innovation in green building practices. With over 25 years in the AEC industry\, her expertise spans commercial office\, civic and administrative buildings\, high-rise multifamily residential\, and early childhood education projects. Throughout her career\, she has prioritized community engagement and the seamless integration of sustainable strategies across diverse delivery models. Before joining Webcor\, Sarah served as Principal and Senior Project Manager at Perkins&Will\, leading the San Francisco Studio’s Commercial & Civic Market. Her career merges two lifelong passions—art and building—bringing a unique design perspective rooted in sustainability. A steadfast advocate for healthy buildings\, she views architecture as an ecosystem where materials\, people\, and design elements work in harmony to create lasting\, functional\, and beautiful structures that enrich their communities. \n  \n \nEsmeralda Ward\, AIA\, LEED AP \nAssociate Principal\, NAC Architecture \nModerator \nEsmeralda Ward is an Associate Principal at NAC Architecture with over 20 years of experience in designing sustainable\, resilient environments that support learning\, wellness\, and community enrichment. A recognized leader in LEED\, CHPS\, and zero net energy strategies\, she also spearheads NAC’s firm-wide sustainability initiatives\, integrating environmental goals with business operations. \nEsmeralda’s approach challenges conventional norms\, advocating for deep sustainability aligned with client values and long-term impact. Her leadership brings clarity and optimism to the climate conversation\, emphasizing design as a tool for stewardship and change. She holds degrees from the University of Virginia and the Southern California Institute of Architecture and is transitioning into the role of NAC’s inaugural Director of Sustainability to further advance the intersection of design\, sustainability\, and hope. \n  \nLEARNING OBJECTIVES – AIA CES: 2.0 LU HSW Approved \n\nDescribe how women leaders across architecture\, structural engineering\, public-sector delivery\, affordable housing\, and sustainability leadership are accelerating decarbonization through actionable project decisions.\n\n\nIdentify and compare embodied-carbon reduction strategies tied to structure and facade choices\, material selection\, and circular approaches\, and explain how these decisions reduce upfront emissions.\n\n\nExplain how public agencies and project teams can convert climate commitments (e.g.\, carbon neutrality) into Owner’s Project Requirements\, performance goals\, and delivery practices that also support health and community outcomes.\n\n\nEvaluate how decarbonization can be implemented in housing and development while balancing feasibility\, long-term operations\, resident services\, and equitable outcomes.\n\n\nRecognize how storytelling\, mentorship\, and education can move decarbonization from niche to norm by improving understanding of technical solutions and building buy-in across stakeholders.\n\n\nApply at least two panel-informed actions to a current project—such as setting carbon targets\, prioritizing high-impact material swaps\, or aligning sustainability goals with client mission and operations.\n\n\nPARKING DETAILS \nStreet parking is available. Please be mindful of the signage\, and please do not park in the lots of local businesses. \n  \nTICKET PURCHASE INSTRUCTIONS & SUPPORT\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.* \nTo purchase a ticket\, please select the quantity of tickets you want next to the proper ticket tier using the + sign\, and then select “Get Tickets.” \n  \nTHANK YOU TO OUR CHAMPION SPONSORS!\n \n \n  \n \n  \nTHANK YOU TO OUR PARTNERS!\n \n \n \n 
URL:https://www.aialosangeles.org/event/women-of-carbon-documentary-screening/
LOCATION:Center for Communities\, 4450 West Adams\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90016
CATEGORIES:Committee on the Environment,Committees,Community,Learning Units,Women in Architecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260402T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260402T200000
DTSTAMP:20260417T214813
CREATED:20260226T233031Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T185002Z
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SUMMARY:Q1 Small & Emerging Business Gathering
DESCRIPTION:EVENT DETAILS\nJoin us for the Q1 Small & Emerging Business Gathering — an opportunity to connect with fellow architects and firm leaders navigating the realities of running and growing small practices. This session is designed to foster meaningful dialogue around the challenges and opportunities impacting small and emerging firms today. Our goal is to strengthen AIA engagement with smaller practitioners\, create space for shared insights\, and help build a collective voice for advocacy and change.\n \nCome network with your peers\, exchange strategies\, and explore practical approaches to business growth\, operations\, technology\, and leadership within small firms.\n \nWe look forward to seeing you there! \n  \nPARKING \nThere is plenty of street parking available!
URL:https://www.aialosangeles.org/event/q1-small-emerging-business-gathering/
LOCATION:Operations by Design Office\, 421 Colyton Street\, 2nd Floor\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90013\, United States
CATEGORIES:Committees,Community,Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260407T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260407T120000
DTSTAMP:20260417T214813
CREATED:20260115T004339Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260115T004339Z
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SUMMARY:Urban Design Review Session 04.07.26
DESCRIPTION:The 2026 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. \nREGISTER HERE\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 following resources are helpful to review in advance to become more familiar with the Urban Design Studio’s three design approaches: \n\nPedestrian-First Design\n360 Degree Design\nClimate-Adapted Design\n\nCitywide Design Guidelines: The City’s Guiding Urban Design Policy Framework \nLandscape and Site Design Ordinance: Creating Healthy Buildings and Healthy Places \nLow-Rise Design Lab \nStreet Design Modernization Virtual Hub \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-04-07-26/
LOCATION:Virtual on Zoom
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Community,Partner Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260414T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260414T120000
DTSTAMP:20260417T214813
CREATED:20260115T004430Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260115T004430Z
UID:127894-1776160800-1776168000@www.aialosangeles.org
SUMMARY:Urban Design Review Session 04.14.26
DESCRIPTION:The 2026 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. \nREGISTER HERE\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 following resources are helpful to review in advance to become more familiar with the Urban Design Studio’s three design approaches: \n\nPedestrian-First Design\n360 Degree Design\nClimate-Adapted Design\n\nCitywide Design Guidelines: The City’s Guiding Urban Design Policy Framework \nLandscape and Site Design Ordinance: Creating Healthy Buildings and Healthy Places \nLow-Rise Design Lab \nStreet Design Modernization Virtual Hub \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-04-14-26/
LOCATION:Virtual on Zoom
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Community,Partner Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260421T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260421T120000
DTSTAMP:20260417T214813
CREATED:20260115T004530Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260115T004530Z
UID:127896-1776765600-1776772800@www.aialosangeles.org
SUMMARY:Urban Design Review Session 04.21.26
DESCRIPTION:The 2026 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. \nREGISTER HERE\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 following resources are helpful to review in advance to become more familiar with the Urban Design Studio’s three design approaches: \n\nPedestrian-First Design\n360 Degree Design\nClimate-Adapted Design\n\nCitywide Design Guidelines: The City’s Guiding Urban Design Policy Framework \nLandscape and Site Design Ordinance: Creating Healthy Buildings and Healthy Places \nLow-Rise Design Lab \nStreet Design Modernization Virtual Hub \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-04-21-26/
LOCATION:Virtual on Zoom
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Community,Partner Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260422T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260422T100000
DTSTAMP:20260417T214813
CREATED:20260302T220007Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T052925Z
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SUMMARY:AIA Small Business Firm Exchange
DESCRIPTION:Click here for Ticket Purchase Instructions & Support.\n\nEVENT DETAILS\nJoin us for an engaging Small Firm Exchange gathering hosted by Marcos Santa Ana\, AIA\, CPHD\, California Representative at AIA. This interactive event will feature multiple discussion tables where participants can explore key topics impacting small practices—such as firm growth\, leadership\, technology\, and business development—in a small-group format designed for meaningful dialogue and peer exchange. \nAfter the breakout conversations\, groups will reconvene to share key insights with the full room\, fostering broader discussion and collective learning. Whether you’re a principal\, partner\, or emerging leader\, this is an opportunity to connect\, collaborate\, and contribute to the future of small firm practice. \n  \nHOST\n \nMarcos Santa Ana\, AIA\, CPHD\, Architect | General Contractor | High Performance Building Designer  \nCalifornia State Representative to the AIA Small Firm Exchange (SFx) \nPresident\, Alloi \nMarcos Santa Ana\, AIA\, CPHD founded Alloi Architecture + Construction in 2009. A licensed architect\, licensed general contractor\, and Certified Passive House Designer\, he also serves as the California State Representative to the AIA Small Firm Exchange (SFx). In addition to his professional practice\, Marcos contributes to architectural education as a guest lecturer at the UCLA School of the Arts and Architecture and shares his work and perspective through national speaking engagements\, including the upcoming AIA National Conference in San Diego this summer. His practice embodies a rare integration of artistry and technical mastery\, where architectural design\, building science\, and construction execution merge into a single\, cohesive process. Marcos is recognized for his creativity\, precision\, and encyclopedic understanding of materials\, qualities deeply valued by clients seeking clarity\, continuity\, and accountability in the design and construction of their homes or commercial environments. \n  \nPARKING\nStreet parking is available in the area. Please be mindful of the signage\, and please do not park in the lots of nearby local businesses.
URL:https://www.aialosangeles.org/event/aia-small-business-firm-exchange/
LOCATION:Center for Communities\, 4450 West Adams\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90016
CATEGORIES:Community,Networking,Presentation,Roundtable
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