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October 2019
ADA Seminar: Accessibility Requirements for Mixed-Use Projects
Accessibility Requirements for Mixed-Use Projects Learning Units: 5 Mandatory Continuing Education (MCE) Health|Safety|Welfare Units Different and sometimes conflicting accessibility requirements in mixed-use projects have proven to be significantly confusing for not only the architects that design them but also the plan checkers and inspectors responsible for reviewing them. This course discusses the different funding mechanisms, occupancy classifications and uses that trigger differing accessibility obligations that can affect the ultimate design of your projects. Topics to be covered include classifying funding…
Find out more »November 2019
ADA Seminar: The Accessible Restroom
ADA Seminar: The Accessible Restroom Learning Units: 5 Mandatory Continuing Education (MCE) Health|Safety|Welfare Units This course will identify the benefits of accessibility standards and the prescriptive requirements for accessible restrooms set by the ADA as well as the California Building Code (CBC). Through three separate components: a planning guide, design charrette, and code-compliancy discussion, attendees will be be challenged throughout this interactive session to re-think functional, creative, universal, accessible restroom designs that enhance the market value of properties. The Americans…
Find out more »CEU Courses hosted by Hydro & WICONA – FREE
Hydro and WICONA are hosting a free, full-day of CEU (Continuing Education Unit) courses for architects, designers and construction professionals. We will be presenting five CEU topics throughout the day that fulfill AIA continuing education requirements. You will hear from Hydro presenters and other industry professionals. Course topics include: The Aluminum Advantage Energy & The Fenestration Industry Architectural Window Technology Architectural Metal Coatings; What’s in a Coatings Specification Architectural Glass: The Right Choice Each course is one hour long and…
Find out more »February 2020
2°C Conference – 2020
2°C: An AIA|LA COTE Symposium on Climate Change 2020 Entering its third year, this day-long conference organized by the AIA|LA Committee on the Environment (COTE) features inspirational and energetic presentations that showcase architects leading the conversation on climate change. This is a page for ticket purchase only, a complete overview of the day and speaker information is online here.
Find out more »Infection Control and Hospital Design
AIALA Committee on Architecture in Healthcare presents... Infection Control and Hospital Design Construction projects can introduce unique risks to the healthcare environment which can derail infection control plans and put patients in harm’s way. A multi-disciplinary approach to infection prevention and control, especially in hospital renovations with ongoing patient care, requires seasoned architects who collaborate effectively with Infection Preventionists during design and contractors during construction to prevent and mitigate risk factors. The AIALA Healthcare Committee is delighted to partner with the…
Find out more »Dollars for Design: Optimizing the R&D Tax Credit for Architecture
Dollars for Design: Optimizing the R&D Tax Credit for Architecture You are paying too much in taxes. Over 70% of architecture firms and their owners are not claiming a very powerful tax incentive – the Research & Development Tax Credit. Are you missing out on dollars for design that could give you a competitive advantage? This course will cover eligibility requirements and how to leverage available information and technology within time tracking software to easily access this lucrative incentive. Brady…
Find out more »March 2020
POSTPONED: AIA|LA INNOVATION SERIES: THE SMART BUILDINGS/SMART CITY SYMPOSIA
POSTPONED: AIA|LA INNOVATION SERIES: THE SMART BUILDINGS/SMART CITY SYMPOSIA Part 1 Los Angeles - March 20, 2020 (SMART BUILDINGS) Part 2 Los Angeles - November 6th, 2020 (SMART CITIES) AIA CES: 2.5 LU/HSW Are you fascinated by how quickly technology is impacting your architecture practice? Do you want access the latest tools to help you design better performing, highly-sustainable projects? Join us on March 20th for a workshop about smart buildings and the technology that is available today for tomorrow’s…
Find out more »(POSTPONED to Date TBD) Employee or Independent Contractor?
Employee or Independent Contractor? The Impact of AB-5 and New Developments in California Employment Law for Architects (POSTPONED to Date TBD) California enacted a host of new employment laws in 2019, and none may be more significant than AB-5, which changes how California classifies a worker as an employee or an independent contractor. This seminar will review the employee-independent contractor test under AB-5, key legal definitions, the exceptions to AB-5 that impact architects, and the interplay of AB-5 with California’s…
Find out more »April 2020
CBC 2016 to 2019 – Significant Changes to Fire Protection, Life Safety, and Accessibility
AIA|LA Building Performance & Regulations Committee presents... CBC 2016 to 2019 – Significant Changes to Fire Protection, Life Safety, and Accessibility RSVP BELOW to receive access instructions. This virtual webinar will identify the key changes to the 2019 California Building and Fire Codes, as it related to fire protection, life safety and accessibility. For each code change we will discuss the type of change (i.e., addition, clarification, deletion or modification), updated code section, and the significance of the code change…
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