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SUMMARY:Unearthing Solutions
DESCRIPTION:Please note: AIA|LA is not collecting RSVP’s for this event. Please see all pertinent event details below. \nClick here to register for this free event! \nEVENT DETAILS\nUnearthing Solutions\nA Completed Case Study of a Below-Grade Waterproofing Project at US Storage Centers \nDesigned by Morphosis Architects and Located in Los Angeles \nBelow-grade waterproofing systems are essential to long-term building enclosure performance\, yet they remain a frequent source of distress\, claims\, and costly repairs. Achieving durable performance depends not only on selecting an appropriate system\, but on early and continuous coordination among the owner\, architect\, enclosure consultant\, manufacturer\, and contractor—supported by clear detailing and rigorous construction-phase execution. \nThis panel presentation examines a completed case study of a below-grade waterproofing project at US Storage Centers in Los Angeles\, where a collaborative\, risk-informed process guided design development\, detailing\, and construction administration. The session illustrates how owner objectives\, architectural constraints\, subsurface conditions\, and risk tolerance informed system selection and detailing decisions. Particular emphasis is placed on the architect’s role in coordinating enclosure requirements\, integrating waterproofing into the overall building design\, and facilitating collaboration among the project team. \nThe presentation also highlights the roles of the enclosure consultant\, manufacturer\, and waterproofing contractor in identifying constructibility risks\, maintaining continuity of waterproofing and drainage at critical transitions\, and supporting the architect through submittal review\, RFIs\, and field observations. \n\nPanelists\nJud Taylor and Jeremy Arnold – SGH \nSal Hidalgo – Morphosis \nKyle Stimpson – AVM \nJames “Jimmy” Dent – Systems Waterproofing \n\nObjectives\nAfter attending this presentation\, participants will be able to: \n\nIdentify key factors influencing below-grade waterproofing system selection\, including owner goals\, subsurface conditions\, architectural constraints\, and risk tolerance.\nRecognize common design and construction challenges that affect below-grade waterproofing performance and explain how early coordination reduces the risk of failure.\nApply best practices for detailing and reviewing below-grade waterproofing assemblies to maintain continuity at transitions\, penetrations\, and terminations.\nUnderstand the roles and responsibilities of architects\, enclosure consultants\, manufacturers\, and contractors in delivering constructible\, durable below-grade waterproofing systems.\n\n  \nPLEASE CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR THIS FREE EVENT!
URL:https://www.aialosangeles.org/event/unearthing-solutions/
LOCATION:Simpson Gumpertz & Heger\, 757 S Alameda Street\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90021\, United States
CATEGORIES:Committees,Networking,Panel,Partner Program,Professional Development
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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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SUMMARY:AIA|LA Quarterly Roundtables w/ Los Angeles City Planning (LACP) - April 2026
DESCRIPTION:AIA|LA Quarterly Roundtables w/ Los Angeles City Planning (LACP) \nAdvocate. Innovate. Streamline. Join the conversation directly shaping the built environment of Los Angeles. \nThese virtual meetings are organized by the AIA|LA Government Outreach (GO!) Committee. \nREGISTER HERE\nNavigating the regulatory landscape of Los Angeles is often one of the most complex challenges architects face. The AIA|LA Quarterly Roundtables offer an exclusive\, high-level dialogue directly with the leadership of Los Angeles City Planning (LACP). This is your opportunity to cut through the red tape\, gain immediate clarity on shifting departmental processes\, and directly advocate for the code clean-ups necessary to make your projects more feasible. \nNext Session Spotlight: April 22 – Our upcoming meeting will dive deep into the ‘nuts and bolts’ of the Development Services Bureau. We will focus extensively on the critical transition of the zoning plan check process\, shifting from LADBS to LACP—detailing exactly what this operational shift means for your workflow\, permitting timelines\, and current projects. \nFuture Roundtable Topics: To ensure these sessions remain highly relevant\, future agendas will pivot to address the most pressing legislative and departmental priorities impacting your practice\, including: \n\nZoning Code Clean-Up: Identifying and reforming specific hindrances\, such as 14’ ground floor minimums.\nStatewide Housing Initiatives: Practical implementation of SB 79\, AB 130\, SB 131\, and other key bills.\nThe Tech Shift: How AI\, automation\, and new technologies are altering regulatory compliance.\nNeighborhood Evolution: Navigating the Missing Middle\, Corner Stores in SFRs\, the Small Lot Ordinance\, ADUs\, and the Livable Communities Initiative.\n\nPlanning Updates: Real-time updates on Community Plans and the refinement or sunsetting of outdated Specific Plans. \n2026 Schedule (Virtual via Zoom) \n\nTuesday\, January 27 | 9:00 am – 10:30 am (in-person at LA City Hall)\nWednesday\, April 22 | 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm – RSVP HERE.\nTuesday\, August 18 | 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm – RSVP HERE.\nWednesday\, November 18 | 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm – RSVP HERE.\n\nDon’t let policy happen to your practice—help shape it. RSVP today to secure your spot at the table. \nFor more information about AIA LA GO!\, the AIA LA Government Outreach Committee\, please CLICK HERE.
URL:https://www.aialosangeles.org/event/quarterly-roundtable-discussion-w-lacp-april-2026/
LOCATION:Virtual on Zoom
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Committees,Networking,Presentation,Roundtable
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SUMMARY:Industry Partner Panel Series: Architects + General Contractors
DESCRIPTION:Click here for Ticket Purchase Instructions & Support. \nEVENT DETAILS\nArchitects and contractors share the same goal: bringing design to life. This panel will explore the realities of that relationship\, focusing on the challenges contractors face when building from architectural drawings\, ranging from documentation clarity to communication and coordination in the field. \nThrough an open\, candid conversation\, panelists will discuss how stronger collaboration and a more aligned\, partnership-driven approach can help bridge gaps between design and construction\, ultimately improving outcomes for the entire project team. \n  \nSPEAKERS\n \nDavid Frey\, FAIA – Technical Principal\, HOK \nDavid Frey is HOK LA’s Technical Principal\, leading the technical direction and development of all projects designed in the Los Angeles studio. As a member of HOK’s Global Technical Board\, David brings 30+ years of experience to the advancement and implementation of design standards and QA/QC compliance in all of the firm’s projects. David is the Technical Principal for the UCLA Neuropsychiatric Replacement Hospital project. \n  \n \nAnthony Munoz – Healthcare Operations\, DPR \nAnthony Muñoz is a healthcare construction professional with DPR Construction\, specializing in complex projects across the Southern California and San Diego markets. With deep experience navigating HCAI/OSHPD requirements\, he brings a systems-level approach to planning\, risk management\, and team alignment—integrating technical code expertise with strong communication and relationship-building to drive project success. Working within Collaborative Project Delivery methods\, Anthony applies Lean Construction principles to improve reliability and outcomes\, while advancing industry understanding of the connection between team culture and production performance. He is known for delivering practical\, value-driven solutions that balance operational continuity\, cost\, and long-term flexibility on active healthcare campuses. \n  \n \nTravis Gooding – Superintendent\, Hensel Phelps \nBio Coming Soon! \n  \n \nJoshua Osorio – Senior Project Manager\, McCarthy Building Companies\, Inc. \nJoshua Osorio is a Senior Project Manager in the Southern Pacific Region at McCarthy Building Companies\, Inc.\, based in Los Angeles. Joshua currently leads the Kedren Children’s Village project\, a pediatric behavioral healthcare facility for Kedren Community Health. His career at McCarthy spans healthcare\, parking structures\, and commercial sectors\, with notable experience on projects such as UC Davis Replacement Hospital Tower\, Waters Edge III\, Kaiser Permanente Hesperia\, and others. Joshua brings specialized knowledge in HCAI-regulated construction and progressive design-build delivery. \n  \n \nWayne Campbell – Project Director\, Design\, Webcor \nWayne Campbell has over three decades of experience in the AEC industry\, with a focus on facilitating the design process and team collaboration for large aviation and healthcare projects. Starting his career as a programming specialist in architecture\, Wayne climbed the ranks to Design Principal and BIM Manager for notable design studios. His move into the construction profession over 15 years ago enriched his portfolio\, and now as Webcor’s Project Director for Design\, he is a champion for multi-disciplinary collaboration for complex design-build projects. \nWayne plays a crucial role in guiding the design process\, acting as the link between Webcor and the designers\, engineers\, and other consultants. His aim is clear communication that ensures everyone is on the same page for a well-coordinated design\, balancing the workflow with the project’s aspirations\, technical requirements\, budget\, schedule\, quality\, and performance goals. Wayne’s commitment to innovative problem-solving and his embrace of a collaborative work environment have been central themes in his career. This was demonstrated most clearly during the delivery of the award-winning SFO Harvey Milk Terminal 1 Boarding Area B project\, as Design Manager for the Austin-Webcor Joint Venture. With Wayne’s extensive background in both architecture and construction\, he has mastered the art of balancing creative vision with practical constraints\, ensuring open communication and partnership-driven behaviors are at the backbone of a successful project culture. \n  \nPARKING\nStreet parking is available. Please be mindful of the signage. \nPlease do not park at RLA Church or the lots of local businesses.
URL:https://www.aialosangeles.org/event/industry-partner-panel-series-architects-general-contractors/
LOCATION:Center for Communities\, 4450 West Adams\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90016
CATEGORIES:Networking,Panel,Partner Program,Presentation
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SUMMARY:Pre-Powerful XIII Networking Happy Hour + Volunteer Meetup
DESCRIPTION:EVENT DETAILS\nPlease join us for a spring happy hour\, where we’ll make new friends and kick off planning for Powerful XIII! This will be a great opportunity to network with women in the AEC industry and make an important contribution to the Powerful XIII Conference\, which will take place in the fall. New volunteers and those who just want to come for the fun are all welcome!  \n  \nMeet the 2026 Women of Architecture Committee Chairs!\n \nAbby Katcher\, AIA – Co-Chair \n \nKim Patten\, AIA – Co-Chair \n \nEmily Dinnerman\, Assoc. AIA – Vice Co-Chair \n \nJennifer Doublet\, AIA\, NCARB – Vice Co-Chair \n \nSara Pijuan\, AIA – Past Chair \n \nKristi Paulson\, AIA – Past Chair \n  \nFor more information on the Women in Architecture Committee\, visit here. \n  \nPARKING\nStreet parking is available. Please be mindful of the street signs\, and please do not park in the lots of local businesses.
URL:https://www.aialosangeles.org/event/pre-powerful-xiii-networking-happy-hour-volunteer-meetup/
LOCATION:Center for Communities\, 4450 West Adams\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90016
CATEGORIES:Committees,Networking,WiA
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SUMMARY:AIA|LA & LADWP Development Services:  2026 Quarterly Meetings - 05.07.26
DESCRIPTION:AIA|LA & LADWP Development Services: 2025 Quarterly Meetings\n\nThis is a virtual meeting hosted on LADPW’s WebEx platform. Please register in advance to receive the link to access the meeting. \nThese quarterly meetings serve as a forum for AIA members to connect directly with LADWP leadership and discuss opportunities and strategies to improve development services. \nThe schedule for 2026: \nThursday\, March 5 (11:30 am – 12:30 pm) – RSVP HERE\nThursday\, May 7  (11:30 am – 12:30 pm) – RSVP HERE\nThursday\, August 13  (11:30 am – 12:30 pm) –  RSVP HERE\nThursday\,  November 5 (11:30 am – 12:30 pm) – RSVP HERE \nPlease share your specific issues\, recommendations\, challenges\, and/or questions in advance\, and we’ll add them to the agenda for each meeting.  Email us here = Will@aialosangeles.org. \n\nFor more information about AIA LA GO!\, the AIA LA Government Outreach Committee\, please CLICK HERE. \n  \nPRIME 2026 AIA|LA ADVOCACY PRIORITY w/ LADWP: \nAIA|LA is requesting LADWP leadership to institute the following protocol\, which we believe will substantially improve development services: \nTo require review/approval of the Service Planner (Office Team) and ESR (Field Team) should occur during the normal Plan Check Period – Avoids delays that happen when approval occurs during construction and when the ESR first sees a project late in the construction process. \nMORE CONTEXT: \nPowering Progress: How AIA|LA and LADWP Are Redesigning Collaboration \nSince 2021\, AIA Los Angeles and LADWP have been breaking down silos through a pioneering series of quarterly roundtables. What began as a conversation has evolved into a powerful engine for problem-solving\, connecting the architects who envision our city with the utility experts who power it. \nThe Mission: From Transaction to Trust – \nThese forums are about more than just permits; they are about building a shared culture of trust and empathy. By aligning the priorities of LADWP personnel with private sector designers\, we are testing new methods to tackle Los Angeles’ biggest challenges—from the housing crisis to the urban heat island effect. We recognize that environmental justice\, electrification\, and urban design are deeply interconnected\, requiring a unified approach to infrastructure. \nTurning Talk into Action – These quarterly deep-dives allow us to: \n\nModernize Standards: We are analyzing how equipment size and “cultural habits” regarding utility placement impact the beauty and safety of our streets.\nInnovate: From exploring self-certification to piloting new technologies\, we are identifying the obstacles that slow down progress.\nBenchmark: We are looking at regional best practices to integrate trees and landscaping with utility infrastructure\, ensuring a greener public realm.\n\nReal Results: The impact of this partnership is already visible on the ground. Together\, we have achieved: \n\nFaster processing for utility permits.\nCritical streamlining for Executive Directive 1 (100% Affordable Housing) projects.\nSmarter financial solutions\, including the amortization of line extensions.\nGreater flexibility for construction staging and transformer placement.\n\nA Model for the Future: \nWe believe this partnership sets the standard for how City departments should engage with the private sector. By celebrating these wins\, we hope to show the public that when architects and utilities collaborate\, the entire city benefits. \n 
URL:https://www.aialosangeles.org/event/aiala-ladwp-development-services-2026-quarterly-meetings-may-7/
LOCATION:Virtual on Zoom
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Committees,Networking,Presentation,Roundtable
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SUMMARY:AIA|LA City Leaders Breakfast Reception w/ Sade Elhawary - Assemblymember\, District #57\, California
DESCRIPTION:AIA|LA City Leaders Breakfast Reception w/ Sade Elhawary – Assemblymember\, District #57\, California\n2026 City Leaders Breakfast Series Presented By:  \nThe 2026 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  \nSade Elhawary – Assemblymember\, District #57\, California\nAssemblymember Sade Elhawary is an educator\, organizer\, and advocate for social justice who represents the 57th Assembly District\, including the communities of Exposition Park\, South Los Angeles\, and Downtown Los Angeles. \nBorn and raised in Los Angeles\, the Assemblymember is the eldest daughter of Egyptian and Guatemalan immigrants who came to the United States seeking a brighter future. At Community Coalition for over 12 years\, Elhawary was mentored by Mayor Karen Bass and City Council President Marqueece Harris-Dawson and served as a youth organizer\, recruiting and developing future leaders of the social justice movement. Her achievements include helping establish the Fremont High School Wellness Center to reduce health disparities in a medically underserved neighborhood and securing the School Climate Bill of Rights to reduce racial profiling in schools. \nElhawary played a pivotal role in founding the Nelson Mandela School for Social Justice\, shaping its curriculum and first graduating class. Her work reflects her deep commitment to improving outcomes for women and young people of color while fostering Black/Brown solidarity. \nAssemblymember Elhawary holds a bachelor’s degree from UCLA and a master’s from Harvard Graduate School of Education. She shares a home in South Los Angeles with her foster daughter Makailah. \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)\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-sade-elhawary-assemblymember-district-57-california/
LOCATION:ZGF Architects LLP\, 515 South Flower Street\, Suite 3700\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90071
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,City Leaders Breakfast,Community,Networking,Professional Development,Reception,Roundtable,Women in Architecture
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SUMMARY:Citrus Commons
DESCRIPTION:Photographer Credit: Tom Bonner \nArchitecture Firm: Johnson Fain \nSee Full Credit List Below. \nTOUR DETAILS\nCitrus Commons is a mixed-use project occupying Southern California’s historic Sunkist headquarters site. The project design restores the landmark modernist building\, pays tribute to the region’s agricultural heritage and integrates it into a pedestrian-centric and residential urban village. The historic office building is re-imagined as a creative office environment\, surrounded by gardens and outdoor gathering spaces and centered on the historic central atrium\, redesigned and refurnished. \nTwo mixed-use residential buildings are located along Riverside Drive. A major grocer anchors the ground floor along with smaller community-serving retail tenants and the residential lobbies. The residences are a mix of one and two-bedroom units plus ground level townhouses. Parking is dispersed throughout the site in either below-grade levels or perimeter above-grade parking structures. Street trees and furnishings\, paving and plant materials provide continuity and encourage public access through the project\, the surrounding neighborhood and the landscaped parkway along the adjacent Los Angeles River. \nProgram:\nCreative Office (168\,000 sf)\, Subterranean and above grade Parking Garages (565 cars)\, Multi-Family Residential (285\,275 sf\, 252 count)\, Retail\, Grocer\, Community Park \nSite Area:\n8 acres \nSustainable Metrics:\nLEED-GOLD\, FitWELL \nCompletion Date:\n2025 \nTour Duration:  \nApproximately 60 minutes \n  \nTOUR HOST\n \nBrendan Bailey\, AIA\, NCARB\, LEED AP BD+C\, LFA – Associate\, Johnson Fain \nBrendan\, a registered architect with over 15 years of experience\, is dedicated to advancing sustainable design in architecture. Specializing in Multi-Family\, Mixed-Use\, Creative Office\, Emergency Response\, and Transit-Oriented Development\, he has expertise in Healthy Materials\, Biophilic Design\, and Coastal Sustainability. Brendan holds key accreditations—LEED AP BD+C\, Living Future\, and EcoDistricts—alongside a Healthier Materials certificate from Parsons School of Design. His practical experience includes impactful design research as a graduate assistant for LSU’s Coastal Sustainability Studio\, focusing on post-disaster rebuilding of communities in Southeastern Louisiana affected by inland flood events\, emphasizing resilience\, health\, and well-being. With a BEnvD from the University of Colorado Boulder and an MArch from Louisiana State University\, Brendan believes in advancing the AEC industry through volunteerism\, demonstrated by his service as this year’s AIA LA COTE Committee Past Chair. He also contributes to subcommittees on climate action (AIA CA Climate Action Advocacy)\, and green schools (USGBC Green in Schools)\, and is a thought leader at Johnson Fain’s Sustainability + Resilience Lab. \n  \nLEARNING OBJECTIVES\n1) Analyze strategies for adaptive reuse of mid-century modernist structures\, using the Sunkist Headquarters transformation to evaluate preservation\, code compliance\, and contemporary performance requirements.\n2) Evaluate site planning approaches that transform auto-oriented campuses into pedestrian-focused\, mixed-use environments that enhance safety\, accessibility\, and community connectivity.\n3) Assess the role of landscape architecture in promoting environmental performance and occupant well-being\, including the integration of native planting\, stormwater management (e.g.\, rain gardens)\, and microclimate design.\n4) Examine design techniques that improve health and wellness outcomes in residential and mixed-use developments\, including daylighting\, access to open space\, and biophilic design strategies.\n5) Identify sustainable design strategies contributing to LEED Gold and Fitwel certification\, including energy efficiency\, water conservation\, and material selection.\n6) Explain how large-scale infill development can respond to complex urban edge conditions (freeways\, river infrastructure\, adjacent neighborhoods) to improve safety\, environmental performance\, and social cohesion. \n  \nTOUR MEETING SPOT\nMeet in front of the ‘Ministry of Coffee’ off of Stansbury Ave.  \nAddress: 14150 Riverside Dr #154\, Sherman Oaks\, CA 91423 + Map \n  \nPARKING\nPark on Level 1 of the stand-alone on-site parking structure\, 14130 Riverside Dr\, Sherman Oaks\, CA 91423\, behind the office building (SouthWest corner of the Site). The parking structure can be accessed off of Hazeltine Ave\, or Stansbury Avenue off of Riverside Drive. \n  \nFULL CREDIT LIST (Architects\, Builders\, Engineers\, etc.)\nGeneral Contractor / Owner: IMT Residential\nArchitect: Johnson Fain\nLandscape Architect: Border\nStructural Engineer: Labib Funk + Associates\nM/E/P: Introba\nCivil: KPFF
URL:https://www.aialosangeles.org/event/citrus-commons/
LOCATION:Citrus Commons\, 14130 Riverside Drive\, Sherman Oaks\, CA\, 91432\, United States
CATEGORIES:Learning Units,Networking,Tours
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SUMMARY:Quarterly Roundtable Discussion w/ Osama Younan\, P.E. - June 2026
DESCRIPTION:AIA LA GO! Roundtable Discussion w/ Osama Younan\, P.E. – General Manager\, LADBS\nThis is a virtual meeting. Please register below to receive the Zoom link. \nThese quarterly roundtables\, organized by the AIA|LA Government Outreach (GO!) Committee\, serve as a forum for AIA members to connect directly with LADBS leadership and to learn more about the latest initiatives being advanced by LADBS. \nIf you have an item\, issue\, or a specific topic you’d like added to the agenda\, please email Will@aialosangeles.org. \n\nMonday\, March 16 (1 pm – 2 pm) – RSVP HERE\nMonday\, June 15 (1 pm – 2 pm) – RSVP HERE\nMonday\, September 21 (1 pm – 2 pm) – RSVP HERE\nMonday\, December 7 (1 pm – 2 pm) – RSVP HERE\n\nREGISTER HERE\nAIA LA GO! Roundtable w/ Osama Younan\, P.E. — Your Chance to Shape LA’s Building Codes and Policies \nJoin us for a virtual roundtable discussion with Osama Younan\, P.E.\, LEED AP\, General Manager of the Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety (LADBS). This is your opportunity to engage directly with LADBS leadership and influence the future of building in Los Angeles. \nWhy Attend? \n\nDirect Access to LADBS: Hear firsthand updates on emerging initiatives\, code changes\, and policy priorities from the General Manager himself.\nInfluence the Agenda: Share your ideas and recommendations on critical topics like permit streamlining\, resilient design\, and sustainable building practices.\nShape the Future of LA: Your input will directly inform AIA LA’s advocacy efforts and help shape the future of building codes and policies in Los Angeles.\n\nWho Should Attend? \n\nArchitects and design professionals with questions about interpreting building codes and implementing policies that impact architecture & design.\nProfessionals seeking to understand the latest developments and initiatives at LADBS.\nAnyone passionate about shaping a more sustainable and resilient built environment in Los Angeles.\n\nEvent Details: \n\nDate:  Monday\, June 15 (1 pm – 2 pm)\nTime: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM PST\nLocation: Virtual (Zoom link provided upon registration)\nRSVP: [REGISTER HERE]\n\nDon’t Miss This Opportunity! \nYour voice matters. Let’s work together to create a better built environment for all Angelenos. RSVP today and be a part of the conversation! \nCan’t make this one? Mark your calendars for future AIA LA GO! Roundtable Discussions w/ Osama Younan\, P.E.\, LEED AP: \n\nMonday\, March 16 (1 pm – 2 pm) – RSVP HERE\nMonday\, June 15 (1 pm – 2 pm) – RSVP HERE\nMonday\, September 21 (1 pm – 2 pm) – RSVP HERE\nMonday\, December 7 (1 pm – 2 pm) – RSVP HERE\n\n \nOsama Younan\, P.E.\, LEED AP – General Manager & Superintendent of Building\, Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety (LADBS) \nOsama Younan is the General Manager of the City of Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety (LADBS). He developed the Department’s Green Building Division to implement the Los Angeles Green Building Code. Osama Younan is a licensed Mechanical Engineer with the State of California and a LEED Accredited Professional with the U.S. Green Building Council. Osama Younan serves as the Chair of the Green Building Committee for the Los Angeles Basin Chapter which represents eighty-nine jurisdictions in Southern California\, he serves on the Green Building Code Advisory Committee for the California Building Standards Commission that provides recommendations regarding the development of the CALGreen Code\, and he serves on the ASHREA Standard 189.1 Committee “Standard for the Design of High-Performance Green Buildings”. \nOsama Younan is a Licensed Professional Engineer\, LEED Accredited Professional\, and he oversees the operations of all the bureaus in the department. As the General Manager\, he oversees the operations of the Department’s 950 employees in the following major functional groups spread among 11 geographical locations:\n+ Permit and Engineering Bureau\n+ Inspection Bureau\n+ Code Enforcement Bureau\n+ Resource Management Bureau\n+ Technology Services Bureau\n+ Development Services Case Management Division \nFor more information about AIA LA GO!\, the AIA LA Government Outreach Committee\, please CLICK HERE.
URL:https://www.aialosangeles.org/event/quarterly-roundtable-discussion-w-osama-younan-p-e-june-2026/
LOCATION:Virtual on Zoom
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Committees,Networking,Presentation,Roundtable
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260813T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260813T123000
DTSTAMP:20260410T063516
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SUMMARY:AIA|LA & LADWP Development Services:  2026 Quarterly Meetings - 08.13.26
DESCRIPTION:AIA|LA & LADWP Development Services: 2025 Quarterly Meetings\n\nThis is a virtual meeting hosted on LADPW’s WebEx platform. Please register in advance to receive the link to access the meeting. \nThese quarterly meetings serve as a forum for AIA members to connect directly with LADWP leadership and discuss opportunities and strategies to improve development services. \nThe schedule for 2026: \nThursday\, March 5 (11:30 am – 12:30 pm) – RSVP HERE\nThursday\, May 7  (11:30 am – 12:30 pm) – RSVP HERE\nThursday\, August 13  (11:30 am – 12:30 pm) –  RSVP HERE\nThursday\,  November 5 (11:30 am – 12:30 pm) – RSVP HERE\nPlease share your specific issues\, recommendations\, challenges\, and/or questions in advance\, and we’ll add them to the agenda for each meeting.  Email us here = Will@aialosangeles.org. \n\nFor more information about AIA LA GO!\, the AIA LA Government Outreach Committee\, please CLICK HERE. \n  \nPRIME 2026 AIA|LA ADVOCACY PRIORITY w/ LADWP: \nAIA|LA is requesting LADWP leadership to institute the following protocol\, which we believe will substantially improve development services: \nTo require review/approval of the Service Planner (Office Team) and ESR (Field Team) should occur during the normal Plan Check Period – Avoids delays that happen when approval occurs during construction and when the ESR first sees a project late in the construction process. \nMORE CONTEXT: \nPowering Progress: How AIA|LA and LADWP Are Redesigning Collaboration \nSince 2021\, AIA Los Angeles and LADWP have been breaking down silos through a pioneering series of quarterly roundtables. What began as a conversation has evolved into a powerful engine for problem-solving\, connecting the architects who envision our city with the utility experts who power it. \nThe Mission: From Transaction to Trust – \nThese forums are about more than just permits; they are about building a shared culture of trust and empathy. By aligning the priorities of LADWP personnel with private sector designers\, we are testing new methods to tackle Los Angeles’ biggest challenges—from the housing crisis to the urban heat island effect. We recognize that environmental justice\, electrification\, and urban design are deeply interconnected\, requiring a unified approach to infrastructure. \nTurning Talk into Action – These quarterly deep-dives allow us to: \n\nModernize Standards: We are analyzing how equipment size and “cultural habits” regarding utility placement impact the beauty and safety of our streets.\nInnovate: From exploring self-certification to piloting new technologies\, we are identifying the obstacles that slow down progress.\nBenchmark: We are looking at regional best practices to integrate trees and landscaping with utility infrastructure\, ensuring a greener public realm.\n\nReal Results: The impact of this partnership is already visible on the ground. Together\, we have achieved: \n\nFaster processing for utility permits.\nCritical streamlining for Executive Directive 1 (100% Affordable Housing) projects.\nSmarter financial solutions\, including the amortization of line extensions.\nGreater flexibility for construction staging and transformer placement.\n\nA Model for the Future: \nWe believe this partnership sets the standard for how City departments should engage with the private sector. By celebrating these wins\, we hope to show the public that when architects and utilities collaborate\, the entire city benefits. \n 
URL:https://www.aialosangeles.org/event/aiala-ladwp-development-services-2026-quarterly-meetings-08-13-26/
LOCATION:Virtual on Zoom
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Committees,Networking,Presentation,Roundtable
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260818T130000
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DTSTAMP:20260410T063516
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SUMMARY:AIA|LA Quarterly Roundtables w/ Los Angeles City Planning (LACP) - August 2026
DESCRIPTION:AIA|LA Quarterly Roundtables w/ Los Angeles City Planning (LACP) \nAdvocate. Innovate. Streamline. Join the conversation directly shaping the built environment of Los Angeles. \nThese virtual meetings are organized by the AIA|LA Government Outreach (GO!) Committee. \nREGISTER HERE\nNavigating the regulatory landscape of Los Angeles is often one of the most complex challenges architects face. The AIA|LA Quarterly Roundtables offer an exclusive\, high-level dialogue directly with the leadership of Los Angeles City Planning (LACP). This is your opportunity to cut through the red tape\, gain immediate clarity on shifting departmental processes\, and directly advocate for the code clean-ups necessary to make your projects more feasible. \nProspective Roundtable Topics: To ensure these sessions remain highly relevant\, future agendas will pivot to address the most pressing legislative and departmental priorities impacting your practice\, including: \n\nZoning Code Clean-Up: Identifying and reforming specific hindrances\, such as 14’ ground floor minimums.\nStatewide Housing Initiatives: Practical implementation of SB 79\, AB 130\, SB 131\, and other key bills.\nThe Tech Shift: How AI\, automation\, and new technologies are altering regulatory compliance.\nNeighborhood Evolution: Navigating the Missing Middle\, Corner Stores in SFRs\, the Small Lot Ordinance\, ADUs\, and the Livable Communities Initiative.\n\nPlanning Updates: Real-time updates on Community Plans and the refinement or sunsetting of outdated Specific Plans. \n2026 Schedule (Virtual via Zoom) \n\nTuesday\, January 27 | 9:00 am – 10:30 am (in-person at LA City Hall)\nWednesday\, April 22 | 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm – RSVP HERE.\nTuesday\, August 18 | 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm – RSVP HERE.\nWednesday\, November 18 | 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm – RSVP HERE.\n\nDon’t let policy happen to your practice—help shape it. RSVP today to secure your spot at the table. \nFor more information about AIA LA GO!\, the AIA LA Government Outreach Committee\, please CLICK HERE.
URL:https://www.aialosangeles.org/event/aiala-quarterly-roundtables-w-los-angeles-city-planning-lacp-august-2026/
LOCATION:Virtual on Zoom
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Committees,Networking,Presentation,Roundtable
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260921T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260921T140000
DTSTAMP:20260410T063516
CREATED:20260224T181851Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T183915Z
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SUMMARY:Quarterly Roundtable Discussion w/ Osama Younan\, P.E. - September 2026
DESCRIPTION:AIA LA GO! Roundtable Discussion w/ Osama Younan\, P.E. – General Manager\, LADBS\nThis is a virtual meeting. Please register below to receive the Zoom link. \nThese quarterly roundtables\, organized by the AIA|LA Government Outreach (GO!) Committee\, serve as a forum for AIA members to connect directly with LADBS leadership and to learn more about the latest initiatives being advanced by LADBS. \nIf you have an item\, issue\, or a specific topic you’d like added to the agenda\, please email Will@aialosangeles.org. \n\nMonday\, March 16 (1 pm – 2 pm) – RSVP HERE\nMonday\, June 15 (1 pm – 2 pm) – RSVP HERE\nMonday\, September 21 (1 pm – 2 pm) – RSVP HERE\nMonday\, December 7 (1 pm – 2 pm) – RSVP HERE\n\nREGISTER HERE\nAIA LA GO! Roundtable w/ Osama Younan\, P.E. — Your Chance to Shape LA’s Building Codes and Policies \nJoin us for a virtual roundtable discussion with Osama Younan\, P.E.\, LEED AP\, General Manager of the Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety (LADBS). This is your opportunity to engage directly with LADBS leadership and influence the future of building in Los Angeles. \nWhy Attend? \n\nDirect Access to LADBS: Hear firsthand updates on emerging initiatives\, code changes\, and policy priorities from the General Manager himself.\nInfluence the Agenda: Share your ideas and recommendations on critical topics like permit streamlining\, resilient design\, and sustainable building practices.\nShape the Future of LA: Your input will directly inform AIA LA’s advocacy efforts and help shape the future of building codes and policies in Los Angeles.\n\nWho Should Attend? \n\nArchitects and design professionals with questions about interpreting building codes and implementing policies that impact architecture & design.\nProfessionals seeking to understand the latest developments and initiatives at LADBS.\nAnyone passionate about shaping a more sustainable and resilient built environment in Los Angeles.\n\nEvent Details: \n\nDate:  Monday\, September 21 (1 pm – 2 pm)\nTime: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM PST\nLocation: Virtual (Zoom link provided upon registration)\nRSVP: [REGISTER HERE]\n\nDon’t Miss This Opportunity! \nYour voice matters. Let’s work together to create a better built environment for all Angelenos. RSVP today and be a part of the conversation! \nCan’t make this one? Mark your calendars for future AIA LA GO! Roundtable Discussions w/ Osama Younan\, P.E.\, LEED AP: \n\nMonday\, March 16 (1 pm – 2 pm) – RSVP HERE\nMonday\, June 15 (1 pm – 2 pm) – RSVP HERE\nMonday\, September 21 (1 pm – 2 pm) – RSVP HERE\nMonday\, December 7 (1 pm – 2 pm) – RSVP HERE\n\n \nOsama Younan\, P.E.\, LEED AP – General Manager & Superintendent of Building\, Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety (LADBS) \nOsama Younan is the General Manager of the City of Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety (LADBS). He developed the Department’s Green Building Division to implement the Los Angeles Green Building Code. Osama Younan is a licensed Mechanical Engineer with the State of California and a LEED Accredited Professional with the U.S. Green Building Council. Osama Younan serves as the Chair of the Green Building Committee for the Los Angeles Basin Chapter which represents eighty-nine jurisdictions in Southern California\, he serves on the Green Building Code Advisory Committee for the California Building Standards Commission that provides recommendations regarding the development of the CALGreen Code\, and he serves on the ASHREA Standard 189.1 Committee “Standard for the Design of High-Performance Green Buildings”. \nOsama Younan is a Licensed Professional Engineer\, LEED Accredited Professional\, and he oversees the operations of all the bureaus in the department. As the General Manager\, he oversees the operations of the Department’s 950 employees in the following major functional groups spread among 11 geographical locations:\n+ Permit and Engineering Bureau\n+ Inspection Bureau\n+ Code Enforcement Bureau\n+ Resource Management Bureau\n+ Technology Services Bureau\n+ Development Services Case Management Division \nFor more information about AIA LA GO!\, the AIA LA Government Outreach Committee\, please CLICK HERE.
URL:https://www.aialosangeles.org/event/quarterly-roundtable-discussion-w-osama-younan-p-e-september-2026/
LOCATION:Virtual on Zoom
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Committees,Networking,Presentation,Roundtable
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261105T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261105T130000
DTSTAMP:20260410T063516
CREATED:20260115T231016Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T200220Z
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SUMMARY:AIA|LA & LADWP Development Services:  2026 Quarterly Meetings - 11.05.26
DESCRIPTION:AIA|LA & LADWP Development Services: 2025 Quarterly Meetings\n\nThis is a virtual meeting hosted on LADPW’s WebEx platform. Please register in advance to receive the link to access the meeting. \nThese quarterly meetings serve as a forum for AIA members to connect directly with LADWP leadership and discuss opportunities and strategies to improve development services. \nThe schedule for 2026: \nThursday\, March 5 (11:30 am – 12:30 pm) – RSVP HERE\nThursday\, May 7  (11:30 am – 12:30 pm) – RSVP HERE\nThursday\, August 13  (11:30 am – 12:30 pm) –  RSVP HERE\nThursday\,  November 5 (11:30 am – 12:30 pm) – RSVP HERE\nPlease share your specific issues\, recommendations\, challenges\, and/or questions in advance\, and we’ll add them to the agenda for each meeting.  Email us here = Will@aialosangeles.org. \n\nFor more information about AIA LA GO!\, the AIA LA Government Outreach Committee\, please CLICK HERE. \n  \nPRIME 2026 AIA|LA ADVOCACY PRIORITY w/ LADWP: \nAIA|LA is requesting LADWP leadership to institute the following protocol\, which we believe will substantially improve development services: \nTo require review/approval of the Service Planner (Office Team) and ESR (Field Team) should occur during the normal Plan Check Period – Avoids delays that happen when approval occurs during construction and when the ESR first sees a project late in the construction process. \nMORE CONTEXT: \nPowering Progress: How AIA|LA and LADWP Are Redesigning Collaboration \nSince 2021\, AIA Los Angeles and LADWP have been breaking down silos through a pioneering series of quarterly roundtables. What began as a conversation has evolved into a powerful engine for problem-solving\, connecting the architects who envision our city with the utility experts who power it. \nThe Mission: From Transaction to Trust – \nThese forums are about more than just permits; they are about building a shared culture of trust and empathy. By aligning the priorities of LADWP personnel with private sector designers\, we are testing new methods to tackle Los Angeles’ biggest challenges—from the housing crisis to the urban heat island effect. We recognize that environmental justice\, electrification\, and urban design are deeply interconnected\, requiring a unified approach to infrastructure. \nTurning Talk into Action – These quarterly deep-dives allow us to: \n\nModernize Standards: We are analyzing how equipment size and “cultural habits” regarding utility placement impact the beauty and safety of our streets.\nInnovate: From exploring self-certification to piloting new technologies\, we are identifying the obstacles that slow down progress.\nBenchmark: We are looking at regional best practices to integrate trees and landscaping with utility infrastructure\, ensuring a greener public realm.\n\nReal Results: The impact of this partnership is already visible on the ground. Together\, we have achieved: \n\nFaster processing for utility permits.\nCritical streamlining for Executive Directive 1 (100% Affordable Housing) projects.\nSmarter financial solutions\, including the amortization of line extensions.\nGreater flexibility for construction staging and transformer placement.\n\nA Model for the Future: \nWe believe this partnership sets the standard for how City departments should engage with the private sector. By celebrating these wins\, we hope to show the public that when architects and utilities collaborate\, the entire city benefits. \n 
URL:https://www.aialosangeles.org/event/aiala-ladwp-development-services-2026-quarterly-meetings-11-05-26/
LOCATION:Virtual on Zoom
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Committees,Networking,Presentation,Roundtable
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261118T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261118T143000
DTSTAMP:20260410T063516
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SUMMARY:AIA|LA Quarterly Roundtables w/ Los Angeles City Planning (LACP) - November 2026
DESCRIPTION:AIA|LA Quarterly Roundtables w/ Los Angeles City Planning (LACP) \nAdvocate. Innovate. Streamline. Join the conversation directly shaping the built environment of Los Angeles. \nThese virtual meetings are organized by the AIA|LA Government Outreach (GO!) Committee. \nREGISTER HERE\nNavigating the regulatory landscape of Los Angeles is often one of the most complex challenges architects face. The AIA|LA Quarterly Roundtables offer an exclusive\, high-level dialogue directly with the leadership of Los Angeles City Planning (LACP). This is your opportunity to cut through the red tape\, gain immediate clarity on shifting departmental processes\, and directly advocate for the code clean-ups necessary to make your projects more feasible. \nProspective Roundtable Topics: To ensure these sessions remain highly relevant\, future agendas will pivot to address the most pressing legislative and departmental priorities impacting your practice\, including: \n\nZoning Code Clean-Up: Identifying and reforming specific hindrances\, such as 14’ ground floor minimums.\nStatewide Housing Initiatives: Practical implementation of SB 79\, AB 130\, SB 131\, and other key bills.\nThe Tech Shift: How AI\, automation\, and new technologies are altering regulatory compliance.\nNeighborhood Evolution: Navigating the Missing Middle\, Corner Stores in SFRs\, the Small Lot Ordinance\, ADUs\, and the Livable Communities Initiative.\n\nPlanning Updates: Real-time updates on Community Plans and the refinement or sunsetting of outdated Specific Plans. \n2026 Schedule (Virtual via Zoom) \n\nTuesday\, January 27 | 9:00 am – 10:30 am (in-person at LA City Hall)\nWednesday\, April 22 | 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm – RSVP HERE.\nTuesday\, August 18 | 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm – RSVP HERE.\nWednesday\, November 18 | 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm – RSVP HERE.\n\nDon’t let policy happen to your practice—help shape it. RSVP today to secure your spot at the table. \nFor more information about AIA LA GO!\, the AIA LA Government Outreach Committee\, please CLICK HERE.
URL:https://www.aialosangeles.org/event/aiala-quarterly-roundtables-w-los-angeles-city-planning-lacp-november-2026/
LOCATION:Virtual on Zoom
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Committees,Networking,Presentation,Roundtable
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261207T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261207T140000
DTSTAMP:20260410T063516
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SUMMARY:Quarterly Roundtable Discussion w/ Osama Younan\, P.E. - December 2026
DESCRIPTION:AIA LA GO! Roundtable Discussion w/ Osama Younan\, P.E. – General Manager\, LADBS\nThis is a virtual meeting. Please register below to receive the Zoom link. \nThese quarterly roundtables\, organized by the AIA|LA Government Outreach (GO!) Committee\, serve as a forum for AIA members to connect directly with LADBS leadership and to learn more about the latest initiatives being advanced by LADBS. \nIf you have an item\, issue\, or a specific topic you’d like added to the agenda\, please email Will@aialosangeles.org. \n\nMonday\, March 16 (1 pm – 2 pm) – RSVP HERE\nMonday\, June 15 (1 pm – 2 pm) – RSVP HERE\nMonday\, September 21 (1 pm – 2 pm) – RSVP HERE\nMonday\, December 7 (1 pm – 2 pm) – RSVP HERE\n\nREGISTER HERE\nAIA LA GO! Roundtable w/ Osama Younan\, P.E. — Your Chance to Shape LA’s Building Codes and Policies \nJoin us for a virtual roundtable discussion with Osama Younan\, P.E.\, LEED AP\, General Manager of the Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety (LADBS). This is your opportunity to engage directly with LADBS leadership and influence the future of building in Los Angeles. \nWhy Attend? \n\nDirect Access to LADBS: Hear firsthand updates on emerging initiatives\, code changes\, and policy priorities from the General Manager himself.\nInfluence the Agenda: Share your ideas and recommendations on critical topics like permit streamlining\, resilient design\, and sustainable building practices.\nShape the Future of LA: Your input will directly inform AIA LA’s advocacy efforts and help shape the future of building codes and policies in Los Angeles.\n\nWho Should Attend? \n\nArchitects and design professionals with questions about interpreting building codes and implementing policies that impact architecture & design.\nProfessionals seeking to understand the latest developments and initiatives at LADBS.\nAnyone passionate about shaping a more sustainable and resilient built environment in Los Angeles.\n\nEvent Details: \n\nDate:  Monday\, December 7 (1 pm – 2 pm)\nTime: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM PST\nLocation: Virtual (Zoom link provided upon registration)\nRSVP: [REGISTER HERE]\n\nDon’t Miss This Opportunity! \nYour voice matters. Let’s work together to create a better built environment for all Angelenos. RSVP today and be a part of the conversation! \nCan’t make this one? Mark your calendars for future AIA LA GO! Roundtable Discussions w/ Osama Younan\, P.E.\, LEED AP: \n\nMonday\, March 16 (1 pm – 2 pm) – RSVP HERE\nMonday\, June 15 (1 pm – 2 pm) – RSVP HERE\nMonday\, September 21 (1 pm – 2 pm) – RSVP HERE\nMonday\, December 7 (1 pm – 2 pm) – RSVP HERE\n\n \nOsama Younan\, P.E.\, LEED AP – General Manager & Superintendent of Building\, Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety (LADBS) \nOsama Younan is the General Manager of the City of Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety (LADBS). He developed the Department’s Green Building Division to implement the Los Angeles Green Building Code. Osama Younan is a licensed Mechanical Engineer with the State of California and a LEED Accredited Professional with the U.S. Green Building Council. Osama Younan serves as the Chair of the Green Building Committee for the Los Angeles Basin Chapter which represents eighty-nine jurisdictions in Southern California\, he serves on the Green Building Code Advisory Committee for the California Building Standards Commission that provides recommendations regarding the development of the CALGreen Code\, and he serves on the ASHREA Standard 189.1 Committee “Standard for the Design of High-Performance Green Buildings”. \nOsama Younan is a Licensed Professional Engineer\, LEED Accredited Professional\, and he oversees the operations of all the bureaus in the department. As the General Manager\, he oversees the operations of the Department’s 950 employees in the following major functional groups spread among 11 geographical locations:\n+ Permit and Engineering Bureau\n+ Inspection Bureau\n+ Code Enforcement Bureau\n+ Resource Management Bureau\n+ Technology Services Bureau\n+ Development Services Case Management Division \nFor more information about AIA LA GO!\, the AIA LA Government Outreach Committee\, please CLICK HERE.
URL:https://www.aialosangeles.org/event/quarterly-roundtable-discussion-w-osama-younan-p-e-december-2026/
LOCATION:Virtual on Zoom
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Committees,Networking,Presentation,Roundtable
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