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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250821T173000
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SUMMARY:Small & Emerging Business Quarterly Meeting - August 2025
DESCRIPTION:The third of a quarterly get together for small businesses to discuss relevant issues that impact small/emerging practices. The intent of this meeting is to help facilitate AIA engagement with smaller practitioners and to provide a collective voice for change. \nWe have invited AAa/e (Asian American architects/engineers) and NOMA (National Organization of Minority Architects) to distribute this to their members as well. \nCome get to know your peers and to discuss topics and strategies that may help with your business growth.
URL:https://www.aialosangeles.org/event/small-emerging-business-quarterly-meeting-august-2025/
LOCATION:Shaw Showroom\, 444 S. Flower St\, Suite 300\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90071\, United States
CATEGORIES:Committees,Networking,Professional Practice Committee
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250821T093000
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SUMMARY:AIA|LA City Leaders Breakfast Reception w/ Lourdes Castro Ramírez - President & CEO\, Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles (HACLA)
DESCRIPTION:AIA|LA City Leaders Breakfast Reception w/ Lourdes Castro Ramírez – President & CEO\, Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles (HACLA)\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 \nLourdes Castro Ramírez – President & CEO\, Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles (HACLA) \nUnanimously appointed by the HACLA Board of Commissioners\, Lourdes Castro Ramirez leads the second-largest public housing authority in the nation\, serving over 200\,000 individuals. \nAs President and CEO\, Castro Ramirez is strengthening the agency’s collaborative commitment to people\, place\, and pathways by expanding affordable housing\, creating greater access\, investing in people\, and building strong communities. \nBefore joining HACLA\, Lourdes served as Chief Housing and Homelessness Solutions Officer for Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass. In this role\, she led the Mayor’s comprehensive citywide priorities focused on preventing and reducing street homelessness\, fast-tracking affordable housing production\, forging partnerships that lead to increased housing and service coordination\, and developing unified regional solutions by working closely with city\, county\, state\, and federal partners. She continues to serve as housing advisor to Mayor Bass. \nPreviously\, she was the Secretary of the California Business\, Consumer Services\, and Housing Agency under Governor Gavin Newsom. She led 12 entities\, including 40 boards and bureaus\, responsible for preserving and expanding affordable housing\, advancing statewide efforts to prevent and end homelessness\, protecting consumers\, and safeguarding California’s civil rights. \nCastro Ramírez has held other prominent positions\, including her appointment by former President Barack Obama to lead the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Office of Public and Indian Housing\, her leadership as President and CEO of the San Antonio Housing Authority\, as a Director at HACLA\, where she oversaw rental assistance and resident development programs\, and as President of the University Health System Foundation in San Antonio. \nCastro Ramírez earned her Master of Arts in Urban Planning and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Chicano Studies at UCLA. \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  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.aialosangeles.org/event/aiala-city-leaders-breakfast-reception-w-llourdes-castro-ramirez-president-ceo-housing-authority-of-the-city-of-los-angeles-hacla/
LOCATION:KTGY\, 433 S. Spring St.\, Suite 750\, Los Angeles\, 90013
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,City Leaders Breakfast,Community,Networking,Professional Development,Reception,Roundtable,Women in Architecture
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250813T190000
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SUMMARY:Designing for Sustainable Equity
DESCRIPTION:Please note: AIA|LA is not collecting RSVP’s for this event.\nTo attend this free event\, please register at this link.\nShare the event with your LinkedIn connections!\n  \nEVENT DETAILS \nThe “Designing for Sustainable Equity” panel discussion addresses pressing issues in our society and connects the dots between the Environmental\, Social\, and Governance pillars of sustainability\, particularly in many of our neighborhoods and disadvantaged communities are on the receiving end of irresponsible overproduction\, manufacturing and development practices that affect their health\, cultural identity and social standing in the society. \nThe panel will address key issues and highlight opportunities that Design professionals should consider when designing new buildings\, repurposing old structures\, or selecting building products\, as well as the consequences of their actions. \nPanelists will address key issues\, including policies\, Adaptive reuse practices\, Community Health and wellbeing\, and the use of new and recycled materials in our projects\, all of which have far-reaching implications for communities. \nThis event is organized by IIDA SoCal EDI Sector in partnership with the AIA Los Angeles Adaptive Reuse Committee. \nPANELISTS:\nRoberto Vazquez – Sector Lead for Housing and Mixed Use at HED\nLona Rerick – Director of Regenerative Design at Perkins&Will | McLennan Design\nInes Ware – Director of Sustainability at Bentley Mills \nMODERATORS:\n\nChristine Peter– IIDA SoCal Co-VP of EDI\nDavid Martinez– Vice Chair\, AIA Adaptive Reuse Committee \n  \nPARKING INFO \nStreet parking available\, and lot parking available.
URL:https://www.aialosangeles.org/event/designing-for-sustainable-equity/
LOCATION:BASK\, 718 Mateo St. Suite 01\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90021\, United States
CATEGORIES:Committees,Community,Networking,Presentation,Professional Development
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SUMMARY:AIA|LA City Leaders Breakfast Reception w/ Laura Friedman - U.S. Congressional Representative\, 30th District
DESCRIPTION:AIA|LA City Leaders Breakfast Reception w/ Laura Friedman – U.S. Congressional Representative\, 30th District\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 \nLaura Friedman – U.S. Congressional Representative\, 30th District  \nRep. Friedman has lived in California for more than three decades. Currently\, she lives in Glendale with her husband and daughter. Friedman proudly represents California’s 30th District\, which includes Burbank\, Glendale\, West Hollywood\, and parts of Los Angeles and Pasadena. \nFriedman is committed to making meaningful progress on the issues that matter most to her district: making housing more affordable\, safeguarding access to clean water\, protecting communities from wildfires and other disasters\, and creating an economy that works for everyone. \nFriedman serves on two key committees: the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and the House Committee on Science\, Space\, and Technology. \nBefore joining Congress\, Friedman represented the 44th district in the California State Assembly\, where she built a reputation as a tireless advocate for the environment\, housing\, and transportation. During her time in the Assembly\, she secured more than $60 million in funding for local projects like the Glendale Riverwalk\, Griffith Park safety improvements\, and upgrades to the Glendale Central Library. She also led the charge on landmark legislation to improve road safety\, invest in zero-emission vehicles\, and promote water conservation. \nLaura got her start in the private sector working as a film and television producer after receiving her B.A. from the University of Rochester\, New York. Building on her years of community service\, Laura also served on the Glendale City Council and as the Mayor of Glendale. \nLaura was tapped for several leadership roles during her time in the state legislature\, including the Chair of the Assembly Transportation Committee\, Chair of the Assembly Natural Resources Committee\, Assistant Speaker pro Tempore for the Assembly\, Chair of the Assembly Select Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship\, the Assembly Select Committee on Urban Development to Combat Climate Change\, and Chair of the Joint Rules Subcommittee on Sexual Harassment Prevention and Response where she led a historic bicameral and bipartisan reform of the legislature’s response to sexual harassment that’s become a model for other states and local governments. \nFrom her days as a film and television executive to her years as a local leader in Glendale\, Laura has always been about making an impact. Whether it’s fighting for affordable housing\, building sustainable communities\, or ensuring her district is ready for the challenges of tomorrow\, Laura’s focus remains the same: delivering real solutions for the people she serves. \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-friedman-u-s-congressional-representative-30th-district/
LOCATION:Lehrer Architects LA\, 2140 Hyperion Avenue\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90027\, 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:20250807T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250807T193000
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SUMMARY:ULI Los Angeles and AIA|LA Present: “Small Lots\, Big Impacts”
DESCRIPTION:Presented by ULI LA and AIA|LA\nCityLAB–UCLA\, the university’s interdisciplinary hub for design-driven urban research\, fuses policy insight with on-the-ground prototyping to create more just\, sustainable and attainable housing across Los Angeles and beyond. Building on that mission\, its celebrated “Small Lots\, Big Impacts” initiative has recently entered the RFQ stage\, inviting architect-developer teams to transform City-owned infill parcels into high-quality demonstration housing that can be replicated city-wide. \nThis Meet & Greet offers a rare chance to connect directly with cityLAB leaders\, view the winning competition designs firsthand\, and discover how you as a practitioner can engage at the forefront of Los Angeles’ next wave of housing innovation.  \nThe event will take place in the beautifully renovated 1927 Neo-Classical bank building that now houses AIA Los Angeles and ACLA Architecture for Communities. \n  \nTo register for this event and purchase your ticket\, \nplease visit the ULI site via this link.\n  \nSPEAKERS \n\n \nDr. Dana Cuff – Founding Director\, cityLAB \nDr. Cuff engages spatial justice and cultural studies of architecture as a teacher\, scholar\, practitioner\, and activist. Her leadership in urban innovation is widely recognized both in the U.S. and abroad. In 2006\, Cuff founded cityLAB\, a research and design center that initiates experimental projects to explore metropolitan possibilities. In 2019\, cityLAB expanded its social and political engagement by creating coLAB in the Westlake/MacArthur Park neighborhood of Los Angeles\, in long-term partnership with community organizations. cityLAB represented the United States at the 2010 Venice Architecture Biennale\, was featured on CNN and in Newsweek magazine\, and was named one of the top four urban think tanks in the country by Architect Magazine. The lab’s “housing first” research demonstrates that affordable\, well-designed housing and neighborhoods are attainable foundations of equitable cities. cityLAB has developed sustainable\, high-performance\, low-cost housing prototypes for infill sites ranging from backyards to schoolyards. In 2017\, after a decade of research that included a full-scale demonstration house built on the UCLA campus\, Cuff co-authored California State legislation\, effectively opening 8.1M single-family lots for secondary rental units. \nSince 2013\, Cuff has led a cross-disciplinary team at UCLA with a substantial multi-year award from The Mellon Foundation for the “Urban Humanities Initiative.” UHI offers students from architecture\, urban studies\, and the humanities a radical platform for crossdisciplinary\, impactful\, urban scholarship and action. Cuff co-authored a book about this effort entitled Urban Humanities: New Practices for Reimagining the City (MIT Press\, 2020). This is the most recent of numerous books\, including Architects’ People (with W.R. Ellis; 1989)\, Architecture: The Story of Practice (1989)\, The Provisional City (2000)\, and Fast Forward Urbanism (edited with R. Sherman\, 2011). Dana Cuff publishes and lectures extensively about the modern American metropolis\, architectural agency\, affordable housing\, and architecture’s potential for creating more just cities. Dr. Cuff recently received three prestigious awards that describe her career: Women in Architecture Activist of the Year (2019\, Architectural Record)\, an international prize for Researcher of the Year (2019\, Architectural Research Centers Consortium)\, and Educator of the Year (2020\, American Institute of Architects Los Angeles). \n  \n\nEmmanuel Proussaloglou – Co-Director\, cityLAB \nEmmanuel Proussaloglou is an architect\, planner\, and researcher focused on interrogating the impact of public policy on the built environment. He leads cityLAB’s Reimagining Housing research area\, and his current work focuses on studying the design\, provision\, and distribution of affordable housing. He has worked as a researcher at think tanks such as the Brookings Institution and the Center for Neighborhood Technology\, and as a designer at architecture films such as Perkins and Will and Sharif\, Lynch; Architecture. \n  \n\nRyan Conroy – Daly Architects Director of Architecture / cityLAB \nRyan Conroy is cityLAB’s first Director of Architecture\, nearly a decade after inaugurating the undergraduate fellow program. Ryan is a practicing architect\, recognized for originating innovative models of multifamily housing and climate-adaptive sustainable design\, always\nwith an eye to each project’s larger urban context. He has held research positions at UC Berkeley and the Los Angeles Department of Planning\, and continues an ongoing collaboration with Kevin Daly Architects. Ryan is also a Board Member of the LA Forum for Architecture and Urban Design\, where he curates public conversation around Los Angeles’s built environment. \n  \nPARKING \nStreet parking is available. Please be mindful of the signage.
URL:https://www.aialosangeles.org/event/uli-los-angeles-and-aiala-present-small-lots-big-impacts/
LOCATION:Center for Communities\, 4450 West Adams\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90016
CATEGORIES:Community,Networking,Presentation,Professional Development
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250716T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250716T180000
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SUMMARY:HCAI’s OSHPD + Hospital Building Safety Board (HBSB) Road Show
DESCRIPTION:EVENT DESCRIPTION \nThis in-person event is an opportunity to learn more about the California Department of Health Care Access and Information (HCAI)\, the Office of Statewide Hospital Planning and Development (OSHPD)\, the Hospital Building Safety Board (HBSB)\, and how these agencies collaborate to ensure health facility safety\, sustainability\, and resiliency. Meet the HBSB board members and OSHPD staff who will be presenting the Road Show as they share how they work together and how the design and construction industry can get involved. \nDue to building security requirements\, please bring your ID to present at the security desk and OSHPD staff will be available to escort you up to the OSHPD conference room. \n  \nSPEAKERS \n \nArash Altoontash\, PhD\, S.E. + Deputy Division Chief + OSHPD \nDr. Arash Altoontash is the HCAI Deputy Division Chief for Southern California\, overseeing the Inspection Services\, Fire Prevention\, Architectural and Engineering\, and Field Operations units in the Office of Statewide Hospital Planning and Development. He joined the state service in 2018 and has served as a Senior Structural Engineer and Supervisor of Health Facility Review prior to his current assignment.\n \nArash completed his graduate education at Stanford University in 2004 and is a registered civil and structural engineer in California. As a private sector engineer and project manager\, he was in charge of design or review of structural systems and non-structural elements of a variety of building types. As a lecturer\, he has developed and taught advanced and introductory Structural Steel Design courses at the University of California\, Irvine. \n  \n \nTeresa Endres\, AIA\, ACHA\, EDAC\, AAH + Medical Planning Director + Taylor Design + HCAI Hospital Building Safety Board \nTeresa Endres\, AIA\, ACHA\, EDAC\, AAH\, believes design can empower physicians to heal\, scientists to discover\, and healthcare leaders to innovate. She has planned every modality and department in a hospital\, outpatient facility and skilled nursing facility and serves as an architect on the HCAI Hospital Building Safety Board. \n\nAIA CES: Approved for 1.5 LU \n  \nLEARNING OBJECTIVES \n1. Review the California Department of Health Care Access and Information (HCAI) Visions and organization chart which includes the Office of Statewide Hospital Planning and Development (OSHPD)\, the Hospital Building Safety Board (HBSB)\, and the Office of Health Care Affordability (OHCA).\n2. Understand much of what HCAI does\, which is beyond the regulation of the design and construction of health care facilities under OSHPD jurisdiction\, including collection of data which healthcare systems use in the development of their strategic and master plans.\n3. Examine who’s on the HBSB and how the HBSB collaborates with OSHPD staff for the development of the building codes\, policy intent notices (PINs)\, code application notices (CANs)\, advisory guides\, and continuing education in the form of webinars\, seminars\, and Tips of the Day. Included is how the design and construction community can get involved\, find useful information on the HCAI/OSHPD website\, and other valuable HCAI and OSHPD resources.\n4. Review what’s happening on the HBSB and at OSHPD\, including updates on code revisions\, upcoming webinars and seminars\, and new and recently published advisory guides. \n  \nPARKING \nPaid parking is available in the Wells Fargo building\, Westin Bonaventure\, 1Cal Parking\, Bank of America Building. \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  \nPlease click here to view the PDF presentation courtesy of Teresa Endres\, AIA!
URL:https://www.aialosangeles.org/event/hcais-oshpd-hospital-building-safety-board-hbsb-road-show/
LOCATION:OSHPD LA Office\, 355 S. Grand Avenue\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90071\, United States
CATEGORIES:Architecture in Healthcare Committee,Committees,Healthcare,Learning Units,Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250715T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250715T203000
DTSTAMP:20260506T175109
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SUMMARY:Broad Minded City Documentary Screening
DESCRIPTION:Event Details \nBroad Minded City is a documentary that explores the relationship between Frank Lloyd Wright’s Broadacre City concept and today’s urban sprawl\, using Los Angeles as a case study. The film looks at how Wright’s ideas about organic architecture relate to current challenges in urban development — including sustainability\, environmental impact\, infrastructure\, preservation\, and transportation. \nFeaturing interviews with architects\, planners\, community activists\, artists\, and public officials — including Eric Lloyd Wright\, Mia Lehrer\, Jennifer Siegal\, Michael Rotondi\, Edward Soja\, and Lewis MacAdams — the film offers a range of perspectives on how cities are shaped and how design\, policy\, and environmental concerns intersect in the places we live. \n  \nParking \nStreet parking is available. \nPedal in\, watch free!Bike to the AIA|LA Center for Communities and receive free admission to the screening—our way of saying thanks for riding green. \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/broad-minded-city-documentary-screening/
LOCATION:Center for Communities\, 4450 West Adams\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90016
CATEGORIES:Networking,Professional Development
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250710T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250710T200000
DTSTAMP:20260506T175109
CREATED:20250626T180057Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250626T180057Z
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SUMMARY:COTE: on tap
DESCRIPTION:Event Details \nJoin AIA|LA’s Committee on the Environment (COTE) for a relaxed summer happy hour at Highland Park Brewery! Stop by on Thursday\, July 10th\, 2025\, from 6:00–8:00PM to meet fellow sustainability-minded professionals\, connect with the COTE committee\, and raise a glass to climate solutions. \nThis free event is B.Y.O.B. (buy your own beer)\, and all are welcome. Please RSVP so we have a head count—then just bring your good vibes and join us for an evening of high spirits and low carbon! \n  \nAddress + Parking \nHighland Park Brewery\, 1220 N. Spring St.\, Los Angeles\, 90012 \nOff street parking is available.
URL:https://www.aialosangeles.org/event/cote-on-tap/
LOCATION:Highland Park Brewery\, 1220 N. Spring St.\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90012\, United States
CATEGORIES:Committee on the Environment,Committees,Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250710T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250710T200000
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SUMMARY:Pre-Powerful XII Networking and Summer Happy Hour + Volunteer Meetup
DESCRIPTION:Event Details \nPlease join us as we celebrate the summer\, make new friends\, and get ready for Powerful XII! This will be a great opportunity to network with women in the AEC industry and to help plan the Powerful XII Conference\, which will take place on October 3. New volunteers and those who just want to come for the fun are all welcome! \n  \nAddress \nAIA|LA & ACLA Center for Communities \n4450 West Adams Blvd.\, Los Angeles\, CA 90016 \n  \nParking \nStreet parking is available. \n 
URL:https://www.aialosangeles.org/event/pre-powerful-xii-networking-and-summer-happy-hour-volunteer-meetup/
LOCATION:Center for Communities\, 4450 West Adams\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90016
CATEGORIES:Committees,Networking,Women in Architecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250626T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250626T200000
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SUMMARY:The Design-Build Process: An Owner-Contractor-Design Team Discussion
DESCRIPTION:EVENT DESCRIPTION \nThis conversation brings together individuals from UCLA Health\, McCarthy\, and HOK to discuss the design-build process as it relates to the ongoing UCLA Neuropsychiatric Replacement Hospital project. \nOne of the first Design-Build projects at UCLA\, the transformation of the former Olympia Medical Center into a state-of-the-art neuropsychiatric hospital by HOK and McCarthy for UCLA Health showcases how the firms leveraged their comprehensive adaptive reuse expertise to meet critical healthcare needs. \n  \nMODERATOR \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  \nPANELISTS \n \nJohn D’Amico – Principal Project Manager\, UCLA Capital Programs \nJohn D’Amico has worked as a PM at UCLA Capital Programs since 2001 on a variety of projects\, currently working on the progressive design-build UCLA Neuropsychiatric Replacement Hospital. \n \nLuciana Vidal\, AIA – Project Manager\, HOK \nLuciana is a Project Manager with over 20 years of architectural experience\, both in Southern California and internationally. She is an expert at navigating the challenges of complex project ownership and stakeholder structures\, as well as maintaining excellent communications with the client\, contractor\, consultants\, vendors and trades. Luciana is the Project Manager on the UCLA Neuropsychiatric Replacement Hospital project. \n \nChristopher Fenton\, AIA – Senior Project Architect\, HOK \nWith over 20 years of experience\, Christopher has worked on an array of large complex projects both as Project Designer and Sr. Project Architect. His experience is varied and spans across a variety of market sectors including Healthcare\, Science & Technology\, Education\, Multi-Family Residential\, Cultural\, and Civic sectors. He is passionate about sustainable\, high performance building design and feels that good design should embrace the most innovative technologies available. Christopher is a Senior Project Architect on the UCLA Neuropsychiatric Replacement Hospital project. \n \nEddie Espinoza – Senior Virtual Design + Construction Manager\, McCarthy Building Company \nEddie Espinoza is a Senior VDC Manager with 9 years of experience in construction. Eddie started his career started in the field as a project engineer and worked up into Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) 3 years ago. This blend of experiences has allowed him to understand the intricate details of various building systems and understand the construction technology that drives virtual design. he has successfully led coordination efforts with design and trade partners\, enhancing decision-making and project delivery. \nAIA CES: Approved for 2.0 LU|HSW \nPARKING \nStreet parking is available. \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.*
URL:https://www.aialosangeles.org/event/the-design-build-process-an-owner-contractor-design-team-discussion/
LOCATION:Center for Communities\, 4450 West Adams\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90016
CATEGORIES:Networking,Professional Development
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SUMMARY:AIA|LA & LADWP Development Services:  2025 Quarterly Meetings
DESCRIPTION:AIA|LA & LADWP Development Services: 2025 Quarterly Meetings\n\nThis is a virtual meeting hosted on LADPW’s WebEx platform. Please register in advance to receive the link to access the meeting. \nThese quarterly meetings serve as an opportunity for AIA members to connect directly with LADWP leadership and to discuss opportunities and strategies to improve development services. \nThe schedule for 2025: \nWednesday\, April 2 (12pm – 1pm) – RSVP HERE\nWednesday\, June 25 (12pm – 1pm) – Rescheduled from June 4th.\nWednesday\, September 24 (12pm – 1:30pm) –  RSVP HERE *in person. Location TBD in Downtown LA (AIA to identify host location)\nWednesday\, November 5 (12pm – 1pm) – RSVP HERE \nPlease share your specific issues\, recommendations\, challenges\, and/or questions in advance\, and we’ll add them to the agenda for each meeting.  Email us here = Will@aialosangeles.org. \n\n\n\n\n\nMORE CONTEXT:\nFor the past 36+ months\, AIA Los Angeles and LADWP have been organizing a quarterly series of roundtable discussions\, which serve as an opportunity to further connect the architecture community and LADWP development services personnel. These quarterly roundtables help to establish a more collaborative partnership and facilitate opportunities to identify solutions to achieve mutually beneficial outcomes. \nIn general\, the quarterly meetings serve as forums to: \n1. Build trust and understanding between LADWP personnel and the private sector (architects/ designers/ engineers).\n2. Develop compassion and empathy to better understand each other’s professional priorities and implementation tactics.\n3. Allow idea exchange and interaction — to learn from each other and to test out new methods and performance standards.\n4. Establish greater context for how environmental justice\, shade equity\, climate mitigation\, urban heat island\, tree canopy\, building decarbonization\, housing affordability\, 100% electrification\, on-site generation\, and urban design are all inter-related (and therefore require a more connected partnership between LADWP and the architecture community implementing the infrastructure framework to address all of these inter-related challenges).\n5. Expedite and streamline LADPW’s development services. \nMore specifically\, the quarterly forums allow for: \n1. Improve the architects’ understanding of specific LADWP rules\, regulations\, standards\, and procedures – and offer helpful insight on how to better improve those specific regulations and standards to achieve more optimal outcomes.\n2. Create pathways to achieve greater flexibility and clarity of purpose for why certain variances and modifications are necessary\, helpful\, and/or mutually beneficial.\n3. Identify obstacles to implementation\n4. Establish pilot programs to test out new ideas and innovative solutions.\n5. Establish an inventory of code-related obstacles and analyze which codes and regulations may need to be modified/ altered to achieve more effective outcomes\n6. Map out strategies for how to better leverage resources\n7. Prioritize changes in equipment size\, models\, standards\, and ‘cultural habits’ that can assist in delivering positive results (healthier urban design\, greater biodiversity\, safer working conditions\, a more beautiful and less stressful public realm\, etc.)\n8. Identify opportunities to leverage best practices from Southern California Edison as it relate to design standards and protocols that promote more verdant ecosystems in integration with utility infrastructure (relationship between street trees and landscaping w/ utility infrastructure\, etc) and the ability to utilize alternative materials that promote a ‘greener\,’ and less stressful public realm.\n9. The exploration of third-party services\, peer review\, and self-certification\, etc. \nSome of the direct outcomes achieved to date include: \n1. Improved staffing and processing times at BOE for utility permits\n2. More permissible variances for staging areas and transformer pads\, etc.\n3. Streamlined processes for 100% affordable housing (ED #1)\n4. Amortization of line extensions\, etc\n5. Deeper trust between AIA Los Angeles and LADWP leadership \nIn the future\, as the impact of these sessions further evolves and demonstrates results\, we’d like to make certain: \n1. These forums serve as a model for how other LA City departments can deepen relationships with the private sector to achieve mutually beneficial outcomes.\n2. Deepen the trust between LADWP and the citizens/ residents/ professionals/ clients it serves. \nWe applaud LADWP’s leadership in prioritizing the partnership between AIA Los Angeles and the utility. If LADWP’s communication team can help us communicate and celebrate the impact of these forums\, the general public will benefit from a deeper understanding of how public and private partnerships can help achieve positive results for all. \nFor more information about AIA LA GO!\, the AIA LA Government Outreach Committee\, please CLICK HERE.
URL:https://www.aialosangeles.org/event/aiala-ladwp-development-services-2025-quarterly-meetings-june-4-2025/
LOCATION:Virtual on Zoom
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Committees,Networking,Presentation,Roundtable
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SUMMARY:Roundtable w/ Osama Younan\, P.E.
DESCRIPTION:AIA LA GO! Roundtable discussion w/ Osama Younan\, P.E. – General Manager\, LADBS\nThis is a virtual meeting. Please register below to receive the Zoom link. \nThese quarterly forums allow AIA members to connect directly with LADBS leadership and hear status updates and emerging initiatives. \nIf you have an item\, issue\, or a specific topic you’d like added to the agenda\, please email Will@aialosangeles.org. \n\n1.  Monday\, March 17 (12pm – 1pm) = RSVP HERE\n2. Monday\, June 16 (12pm – 1pm) = RSVP HERE\n3. Monday\, September 15 (12pm – 1pm) = RSVP HERE\n4. Monday\, December 8 (12pm – 1pm) = RSVP HERE\n\nREGISTER HERE\nAIA LA GO! Roundtable w/ Osama Younan\, P.E. — Your Chance to Shape LA’s Building Codes and Policies \nJoin us for a virtual roundtable discussion with Osama Younan\, P.E.\, LEED AP\, General Manager of the Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety (LADBS). This is your opportunity to engage directly with LADBS leadership and influence the future of building in Los Angeles. \nWhy Attend? \n\nDirect Access to LADBS: Hear firsthand updates on emerging initiatives\, code changes\, and policy priorities from the General Manager himself.\nInfluence the Agenda: Share your ideas and recommendations on critical topics like permit streamlining\, resilient design\, and sustainable building practices.\nShape the Future of LA: Your input will directly inform AIA LA’s advocacy efforts and help shape the future of building codes and policies in Los Angeles.\n\nWho Should Attend? \n\nArchitects and design professionals with questions about interpreting building codes and implementing policies that impact architecture & design.\nProfessionals seeking to understand the latest developments and initiatives at LADBS.\nAnyone passionate about shaping a more sustainable and resilient built environment in Los Angeles.\n\nEvent Details: \n\nDate: Monday\, June 16\, 2025\nTime: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM PST\nLocation: Virtual (Zoom link provided upon registration)\nRSVP: [REGISTER HERE]\n\nDon’t Miss This Opportunity! \nYour voice matters. Let’s work together to create a better built environment for all Angelenos. RSVP today and be a part of the conversation! \nCan’t make this one? Mark your calendars for future AIA LA GO! Roundtable Discussions w/ Osama Younan\, P.E.\, LEED AP: \n\nMonday\, June 16\, 2025 (12:00 PM – 1:00 PM PST) – [RSVP HERE]\nMonday\, September 15\, 2025 (12:00 PM – 1:00 PM PST) – [RSVP HERE]\nMonday\, December 8\, 2025 (12:00 PM – 1:00 PM PST) – [RSVP HERE]\n\n \nOsama Younan\, P.E.\, LEED AP – General Manager & Superintendent of Building\, Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety (LADBS) \nOsama Younan is the General Manager of the City of Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety (LADBS). He developed the Department’s Green Building Division to implement the Los Angeles Green Building Code. Osama Younan is a licensed Mechanical Engineer with the State of California and a LEED Accredited Professional with the U.S. Green Building Council. Osama Younan serves as the Chair of the Green Building Committee for the Los Angeles Basin Chapter which represents eighty-nine jurisdictions in Southern California\, he serves on the Green Building Code Advisory Committee for the California Building Standards Commission that provides recommendations regarding the development of the CALGreen Code\, and he serves on the ASHREA Standard 189.1 Committee “Standard for the Design of High-Performance Green Buildings”. \nOsama Younan is a Licensed Professional Engineer\, LEED Accredited Professional\, and he oversees the operations of all the bureaus in the department. As the General Manager\, he oversees the operations of the Department’s 950 employees in the following major functional groups spread among 11 geographical locations:\n+ Permit and Engineering Bureau\n+ Inspection Bureau\n+ Code Enforcement Bureau\n+ Resource Management Bureau\n+ Technology Services Bureau\n+ Development Services Case Management Division \nFor more information about AIA LA GO!\, the AIA LA Government Outreach Committee\, please CLICK HERE.
URL:https://www.aialosangeles.org/event/roundtable-w-osama-younan-p-e-june-16-2025/
LOCATION:Virtual on Zoom
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Committees,Networking,Presentation,Roundtable
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SUMMARY:Imagine Your IDEAS In the Spotlight! - AISC is now accepting entries for the 2026 IDEAS Awards. Entries are due September 30\, 2025.
DESCRIPTION:IDEAS Awards Info \n  \nDo you have a cutting-edge steel project on the ground or on the horizon? The structural steel industry’s highest design honor is calling your name! \n  \nCreated and sponsored by the American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC)\, the prestigious IDEAS Awards honor beautiful\, innovative\, and sustainable projects that illustrate the exciting possibilities of building with structural steel. \n  \nAISC has identified and celebrated game-changing structures for decades—and yours could be next! \n  \nWhile winning designs can range from smaller-scale\, less-publicized projects like Saxum Vineyard Equipment Barn to landmark structures like the Las Vegas Sphere\, all IDEAS Award winners share a commitment to imaginative design. \n  \nAnd\, of course\, you can’t celebrate forward-thinking design without celebrating the structures of the future! If you have something cool on the boards\, it could be a great candidate for the inaugural IDEAS|next award. This brand-new award celebrates innovation in the making. \n  \nIt’s time to take your biggest\, brightest ideas on a victory lap! AISC is now accepting project entries. \n  \nClick this link for more info: aisc.org/ideas \n  \nThe final deadline to submit entries is Sept. 30\, 2025\, at 11:59 p.m. Central Time! \n 
URL:https://www.aialosangeles.org/event/imagine-your-ideas-in-the-spotlight-aisc-is-now-accepting-entries-for-the-2026-ideas-awards-entries-are-due-september-30-2025/
CATEGORIES:Awards,Networking
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SUMMARY:Rebuilding Infrastructure: Long-Term Community Resilience
DESCRIPTION:AIA in California Presents….\nRebuilding Infrastructure: Long-Term Community Resilience\nAIA in California recognizes the immense challenges facing our city and county in the wake of the tragic and devastating wildfires that have stricken the Los Angeles County region. The swift and equitable rebuilding of homes\, businesses\, and public infrastructure is paramount while simultaneously ensuring the safety\, resilience\, and long-term sustainability of our communities. \nThis webinar will explore the critical role of infrastructure and community support systems in fostering long-term resilience following disasters. Moving beyond individual property rebuilding\, we will focus on strategies that strengthen communities as a whole. Topics will include sustainable infrastructure solutions such as green infrastructure and microgrids\, as well as approaches to bolstering social networks through resilience hubs and neighborhood emergency plans. We’ll also dive into economic recovery\, local business support\, and environmental restoration\, alongside risk mitigation strategies. Finally\, the session will address health and well-being initiatives vital for the recovery of affected communities. Join us for a deep dive into building stronger\, more resilient communities that can thrive in the face of future challenges. \nObjectives: \n\nDiscuss the design and implementation of sustainable and resilient infrastructure systems.\nExplore methods for enhancing social and community networks to improve disaster preparedness and response.\nAnalyze strategies and programs for fostering economic recovery and supporting local businesses post-disaster.\nReview environmental restoration techniques and risk mitigation strategies to minimize future disaster impacts.\nIdentify programs and initiatives that support the health and well-being of communities affected by disasters.\n\n(*Virtual on Zoom.  Register below to receive the access link) \nFEATURED SPEAKERS:  (12:00pm – 1:30pm) \n\nAaron Vaden-Youmans\, AIA – North America Sustainability Lead\, Grimshaw\nHeather Joy Rosenberg – Associate Principal\, ARUP\nBrittany Moffett – Senior Resilience Engineer\, ARUP\nCasey Castor\, Assoc. AIA – Director of Sustainability\, Practice\n\nModerated by: \n\nGreg Kochanowski\, AIA\, ASLA – Design Principal\, Practice & Founder\, The Wild: A Research Lab\nMohamed Sharif\, AIA\, RIBA – Partner\, Sharif\, Lynch: Architecture & Director\, Undergraduate Program in Architectural Studies and Graduate Program Design Faculty\, UCLA Architecture and Urban Design\n\n  \nREGISTER HERE\n  \nFEATURED SPEAKERS:\n \nAaron Vaden-Youmans\, AIA – North America Sustainability Lead\, Grimshaw \nAaron Vaden-Youmans is the sustainability manager for North America at Grimshaw Architects. \n \nHeather Joy Rosenberg – Associate Principal\, ARUP \nHeather Rosenberg leads Arup’s Resilience Planning and Policy in the Americas. She provides real-world\, implementable solutions to design\, policy\, and finance at the nexus of resilience\, equity\, and decarbonization. An ecologist by training\, she has more than 25 years of experience helping organizations make better decisions and build internal capacity to respond to disasters. She works extensively with local governments\, utilities\, and non-profits to better understand the resilience of urban infrastructure and buildings\, and how to leverage investments to support frontline communities. Before joining Arup\, Heather was the founder and president of her own successful resilience strategy consulting practice\, Fifth Road. She created the Building Resilience Network\, a multi-stakeholder initiative designed to help public\, private\, and non-profit organizations weave physical\, social\, and economic resilience into core operations. She is a USGBC Ginsberg Fellow\, is a former mayoral appointee to the Los Angeles Innovation and Performance Commission\, and has served on many boards and committees. A lifelong Angeleno\, she has been leading Arup’s long-range wildfire recovery effort in Los Angeles. \n \nBrittany Moffett – Senior Resilience Engineer\, ARUP \nBrittany is a Senior Resilience Engineer based in Arup’s Los Angeles office. Her expertise lies in analyzing and visualizing complex systems to address underlying vulnerabilities and enhance adaptive capacity. Brittany’s work spans different scales\, focusing on crucial questions like how individual buildings can contribute to grid resilience and how existing trusted community resources can be equipped to serve as safe havens during escalating climate hazards. Her resilience hub work includes working with cities and non-profits across Southern California setting out to define their vision and retrofit their existing buildings – including libraries\, community halls\, office buildings\, and non-profit campuses. Brittany holds a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering and a Master’s degree in Building Science from USC’s School of Architecture. \n \nCasey Castor\, Assoc. AIA – Director of Sustainability\, Practice \nCasey Castor is the Director of Sustainability at Practice\, where he has spent nearly a decade advancing sustainable design in projects across the greater Los Angeles area. With expertise spanning K-12 schools\, civic projects\, and affordable housing\, he integrates building science analysis into every phase of project development. His academic foundation includes an undergraduate in architectural design and a master’s in building science from USC\, which has shaped his metrics-driven approach to sustainable design. Casey’s has also co-founded Mack Research\, where their team is developing an innovative vertical wall wind technology for energy generation that is currently in R+D. He also collaborates locally as Vice-Chair of AIA|LA’s Committee on the Environment (COTE)\, he works to advance sustainable design practices\, advocating for policies and strategies that harmonize built and natural systems. Through his leadership\, Casey is committed to pushing the industry toward innovative\, climate-responsive solutions that support long-term environmental resilience. \nModerated by:\n \nGreg Kochanowski\, AIA\, ASLA – Design Principal\, Practice & Founder\, The Wild: A Research Lab \nGreg is a licensed architect\, landscape designer\, and educator in California with over 26 years of experience. His work weaves together architecture\, landscape\, and urbanism to create sustainable\, equitable\, and innovative environments that honor and enhance the unique qualities of place. Building on this foundation\, Greg’s research emphasizes holistic design processes that foster resilience and harmony between natural systems\, culture\, infrastructure\, and development\, addressing the complex challenges posed by climate change. \nGreg’s work has been featured in venues such as the Venice and Rotterdam Biennales and has received recognition\, including the Architectural League of New York’s Young Architects Forum Award and honors from the AIALA\, AIAPF\, ASLA\, and AIACA. He has presented at ASLA and AIA National Conventions\, sharing insights on Southern California’s Wildland-Urban Interface and its recurring fire\, flood\, and debris flow cycles\, exploring broader climate impacts across the Western U.S. and globally. \nHe is the author of The Wild and the upcoming Wildlands in the Expanded Field: Designing in the Pyrocene (Routledge Press\, 2026). In connection with issues of wildfire and climate\, Greg’s research also delves into affordable housing strategies aimed at addressing pressing social and environmental challenges. This includes innovative ownership models and housing solutions for vulnerable populations\, emphasizing equitable\, resilient\, and sustainable communities. \nAs Partner and Director of Design at Practice in Pasadena\, CA\, and Founder of The Wild: A Research Lab\, a nonprofit addressing urban climate issues\, he advances design research and advocacy by bridging innovative practice with critical research. He currently serves on the Board of Community Design Group and previously served as Co-President of the Los Angeles Forum for Architecture and Urban Design. \n \nMohamed Sharif\, AIA\, RIBA – Partner\, Sharif\, Lynch: Architecture & Director\, Undergraduate Program in Architectural Studies and Graduate Program Design Faculty\, UCLA Architecture and Urban Design \nMohamed Sharif is an Associate Adjunct Professor at UCLA’s Department of Architecture and Design\, where he teaches graduate and undergraduate courses and directs the undergraduate program. Recently\, he worked with Professor Hitoshi Abe on a multi-year design research platform focused on resilience and regenerative urbanism. \nHis practice\, Sharif\, Lynch: Architecture\, with Todd Lynch\, has completed several award-winning projects in Los Angeles. \nSharif’s work has been published in journals and periodicals\, including 306090\, a+u\, arq\, Constructs\, JAE\, the Getty Center\, Log\, and POOL. He served on the arq editorial board (Cambridge University Press\, 2006–2016) and was President of the Los Angeles Forum for Architecture and Urban Design (2007–2009)\, later joining its Advisory Board (2010–2016). \nRESOURCE LINKS: \nAIACA Hardening for Wildfire Resilience \nAIA California published an article discussing the impacts of wildfires in California and the importance of hardening both the site and structure to limit destruction. The piece emphasizes that wildfires create significant financial burdens and highlights strategies to enhance resilience. \nhttps://aiacalifornia.org/news/hardening-for-wildfire-resilience/ \nContinuing Education: Wildfire-Adapted Design \nAn article in Architectural Record discusses the importance of hardening homes against fire in tandem with other measures\, most critically\, defensible space. It emphasizes that while hardening homes is essential\, it must be complemented by other strategies to effectively mitigate wildfire risks. \nhttps://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/14853-continuing-education-wildfire-adapted-design#continuing-education \nSustainable Defensible Space \nCreated by the Resource Conservation District of the Santa Monica Mountains\, along with a diverse steering committee of experts\, this project focuses on offering solutions to improve resilience and resource conservation values\, and resistance of structures to wildfire loss for developed properties in the SMMNRA by improving management by homeowners of their defensible space zone.  The site has an additional “Resources” tab for more detailed information and links to associated agencies. \nwww.defensiblespace.org \nRockwool/RDH Technical Bulletin: https://www.rockwool.com/syssiteassets/o2-rockwool/documentation/technical-bulletins/residential/rockwool—building-with-stone-wool-in-wildfire-prone-areas.pdf?f=20250311140839 \nSFPE WUI Handbook: https://www.sfpe.org/wuihandbook/home \nNFPA Wildfire Resources: https://www.nfpa.org/education-and-research/wildfire \n2022 CBC – Chapter 7A – https://up.codes/viewer/california/ca-building-code-2022/chapter/7A/sfm-materials-and-construction-methods-for-exterior-wildfire-exposure#7A \nCalfire WUI Listed Products – https://osfm.fire.ca.gov/what-we-do/fire-engineering-and-investigations/building-materials-listing \nIBHS Wildfire Research – https://ibhs.org/risk-research/wildfire/ \n  \n  \n \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://www.aialosangeles.org/event/rebuilding-infrastructure-long-term-community-resilience/
LOCATION:Virtual on Zoom
CATEGORIES:Architecture in Healthcare Committee,Committees,Networking,Presentation
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SUMMARY:Wildfire Prepared Home Program: Improving Property Survivability and Insurability
DESCRIPTION:AIA in California Presents….\nWildfire Prepared Home Program: Improving Property Survivability and Insurability\nThe AIA in CALIFORNIA is responding to the recent Southern California fires with a unified plan for response\, recovery\, and rebuilding for communities that were devastated by the disaster. This series of sessions will help the architectural profession understand the rapidly changing landscape\, the local issues facing communities\, and strategies for resilient design and disaster response; the AIA in California is connecting policy makers\, government officials\, and practitioners\, uniting architects in building a more just\, equitable\, and resilient future. \nIBHS is a non-profit research organization that has spent years researching material and component vulnerabilities\, wind-driven ember ignitions\, and wind-driven building-to-building fire spread. Insights from these experiments have informed the Wildfire Prepared Home Program – a designation certification program that outlines a system of actions homeowners can take at the parcel level to address a property’s roof\, building features\, and defensible space to meaningfully reduce its risk of wildfire ignition. \nThis session will walk attendees through the science conducted at IBHS’ Research Center in South Carolina\, along with post-disaster field investigations\, that have collectively identified the most vulnerable areas around the home that must be addressed. IBHS will discuss the two Wildfire Prepared Home designation level requirements and how each addresses ignitions from embers\, radiant heat\, and direct flame contact. IBHS is actively engaged in improving community-scale wildfire resilience through its recently launched Wildfire Prepared Neighborhood standard. This neighborhood-level operational framework includes the science-backed requirements of its Home-level program and incorporates additional requirements to address structure density\, the presence of connective fuels\, and building materials – the three pillars of wildfire conflagration. \n(*Virtual on Zoom.  Register below to receive the access link) \nFEATURED SPEAKERS:  (12:00pm – 1:30pm) \n\nDr. Anne Cope – Chief Engineer\, IBHS\nRoy Wright – President and CEO\, IBHS\n\nModerated by: \n\nWilliam (Bill) Melby\, FAIA – former principal\, Ordiz Melby Architects & past Chair\, AIA California Disaster Assistance Network\n\n\nREGISTER HERE\nCLICK HERE for more info from AIA California. \nFEATURED SPEAKERS:\n \nDr. Anne Cope – Chief Engineer\, IBHS \nDr. Anne Cope joined IBHS in 2009 just a few months before the groundbreaking for the construction of the IBHS Research Center in Richburg\, South Carolina. As the Chief Engineer\, she leads the development of research programs to improve the performance of structures in hurricanes\, wildfires\, severe thunderstorms\, and hailstorms\, as well as the team of engineers\, scientists\, and skilled craftsmen who conduct research on full-scale homes and commercial buildings. She is responsible for the team’s implementation of research findings into building codes and standards. \nPrior to joining IBHS\, Dr. Cope was a project manager and structural engineer with Reynolds\, Smith & Hills\, Inc.\, designing projects for NASA\, the Department of Defense\, and commercial launch operations. Dr. Cope’s research encompasses topics ranging from the full-scale simulation of wind effects on buildings to detailed studies of the vulnerabilities of buildings to natural hazards and the development of damage prediction models. She is also a proud veteran of the United States Army. She earned her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in civil engineering from Clemson University and her doctorate from the University of Florida. She is a registered professional engineer in Florida and South Carolina. \n \nRoy Wright – President and CEO\, IBHS \nConvinced the continuing cycle of human suffering that strikes families and communities following severe weather can be broken\, Roy Wright leads a team of scientists and risk communicators who deliver strategies for safer and stronger homes and businesses. \nFor two decades\, Roy has served in roles that put him on the ground in the immediate aftermath of weather-driven and climate-related disasters\, walking through damaged homes with survivors and leading the charge for survivable homes and businesses\, stronger construction\, more effective resilience efforts\, and better building codes. \nA property insurance and disaster resiliency expert and a former Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) official\, Roy joined the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS) in 2018. \nIBHS delivers top-tier science and translates it into action to prevent avoidable suffering\, strengthen our homes and businesses\, inform the insurance industry\, and support thriving communities. Roy’s team uses a unique\, state-of-the-art research facility to conduct realistic re-creations of severe weather hazards on full-scale structures. \nPrior to IBHS\, Roy served at FEMA as the chief executive of the National Flood Insurance Program\, led the agency’s Federal Insurance and Mitigation Administration\, and directed resilience programs addressing earthquake\, fire\, flood\, and wind risks. \nA native of California\, Roy earned a bachelor’s degree in political science from Azusa Pacific University and a Master of Public Administration from The George Washington University. \nFollow Roy on LinkedIn and Twitter for his insights on disaster safety\, building resilience\, and leadership. \nModerated by:\n \nWilliam (Bill) Melby\, FAIA – former principal\, Ordiz Melby Architects & past Chair\, AIA California Disaster Assistance Network \nWilliam (Bill) Melby\, FAIA has been the principal-in-charge of over 300 diverse educational and institutional projects\, including four comprehensive high schools\, and several other award winning projects. \nFor over four decades Bill has been a tireless advocate for his clients\, the architectural profession\, and the often overlooked Central Valley of California. He has been an active mentor and has worked to educate the entire architectural community through his efforts with the AIA California. He regularly participates in mentoring opportunities with local elementary\, high school\, and college students. a well as coordinating with high school and community college instructors. \nAs a volunteer\, Bill has deployed to disasters like the Northridge Earthquake and Hurricane Katrina in New Orleans. He is a past Chair of the AIA California Disaster Assistance Network\, AIA CA representative to the national AIA State Disaster Coordinators network. and was a member of the AIA National Disaster Assistance Committee from 2021 to 2023. Bill was a founding Co-chair of the AIA CA Resilient Design Committee. He has also been active with the Golden Empire Gleaners food bank for over thirty years. \nRESOURCE LINKS:\nAIACA Hardening for Wildfire Resilience \nAIA California published an article discussing the impacts of wildfires in California and the importance of hardening both the site and structure to limit destruction. The piece emphasizes that wildfires create significant financial burdens and highlights strategies to enhance resilience. \nhttps://aiacalifornia.org/news/hardening-for-wildfire-resilience/ \nContinuing Education: Wildfire-Adapted Design \nAn article in Architectural Record discusses the importance of hardening homes against fire in tandem with other measures\, most critically\, defensible space. It emphasizes that while hardening homes is essential\, it must be complemented by other strategies to effectively mitigate wildfire risks. \nhttps://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/14853-continuing-education-wildfire-adapted-design#continuing-education \nSustainable Defensible Space \nCreated by the Resource Conservation District of the Santa Monica Mountains\, along with a diverse steering committee of experts\, this project focuses on offering solutions to improve resilience and resource conservation values\, and resistance of structures to wildfire loss for developed properties in the SMMNRA by improving management by homeowners of their defensible space zone.  The site has an additional “Resources” tab for more detailed information and links to associated agencies. \nwww.defensiblespace.org \nRockwool/RDH Technical Bulletin: https://www.rockwool.com/syssiteassets/o2-rockwool/documentation/technical-bulletins/residential/rockwool—building-with-stone-wool-in-wildfire-prone-areas.pdf?f=20250311140839 \nSFPE WUI Handbook: https://www.sfpe.org/wuihandbook/home \nNFPA Wildfire Resources: https://www.nfpa.org/education-and-research/wildfire \n2022 CBC – Chapter 7A – https://up.codes/viewer/california/ca-building-code-2022/chapter/7A/sfm-materials-and-construction-methods-for-exterior-wildfire-exposure#7A \nCalfire WUI Listed Products – https://osfm.fire.ca.gov/what-we-do/fire-engineering-and-investigations/building-materials-listing \nIBHS Wildfire Research – https://ibhs.org/risk-research/wildfire/ \n  \n  \n \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://www.aialosangeles.org/event/wildfire-prepared-home-program-improving-property-survivability-and-insurability/
LOCATION:Virtual on Zoom
CATEGORIES:Architecture in Healthcare Committee,Committees,Networking,Presentation
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SUMMARY:Playable Architecture: Bring Your Model to Life
DESCRIPTION:This presentation explores how Unreal Engine is reshaping architectural workflows. “Playable Architecture” demonstrates a real-time\, interactive approach that builds on familiar tools like Revit\, Rhino\, and Blender to create immersive environments clients can explore and understand intuitively. Through practical workflows and case studies\, it shows how activating BIM data in Unreal Engine enhances collaboration\, enables real-time feedback\, and unlocks new levels of engagement in the design process. \n  \nSPEAKER \n \nShervin Peyghambari – Digital Experience Designer\, CO Architects \nShervin Peyghambari is a Digital Experience Designer at CO Architects with over 13 years in the architecture industry\, including nearly a decade focused on technology-driven solutions. His work centers on enhancing client engagement through immersive\, real-time experiences while bridging design\, technical\, and project teams. He develops and implements workflows that make complex technologies more accessible\, streamlining collaboration and improving communication across every stage of the design process. \n  \nLEARNING OBJECTIVES \nAIA CES: Approved for 1.5 LU \n1.Extract and visualize embedded metadata from Revit models\n2.Explore BIM workflows that connect with real-time game engines\n3.Strengthen collaboration between design\, visualization\, and technology teams\n4.Use interactive models to support client engagement and design decision-making \n  \nPARKING  \nStreet Parking is available. \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/playable-architecture-bring-your-model-to-life/
LOCATION:Center for Communities\, 4450 West Adams\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90016
CATEGORIES:Committees,Networking,Presentation,Professional Practice Committee
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SUMMARY:Practical Research: Applying Findings on the Role of Visibility in Healthcare Design
DESCRIPTION:The continuous improvement of the built environment through ongoing research and its application is an essential component of good healthcare facility design. While many accept this as truth\, there is little understanding as to how academic research is conducted or\, perhaps even more importantly\, how to appropriately apply the findings once it’s concluded. \nIn this research focused presentation\, we will introduce the theory and technique of space syntax and observation to explore and measure visibility – and the pivotal role that visibility (visual connectivity) has on essential staff communications and better patient outcomes. From there\, we will continue the discussion to provide examples of how designers and planners can put generic concepts and in-depth research findings into practice to enhance healthcare delivery\, staff efficiency\, and user satisfaction. \n  \nSPEAKER \n \nArsalan Gharaveis\, AIA\, Ph.D.\, NCARB\, IIA\, EDAC\, LEED GA – Senior Medical Planner\, Taylor Design \nArsalan is an architect\, healthcare planner/designer\, educator\, and researcher with over 18 years developing healthcare design solutions that are rooted in evidence-based design. As a senior medical planner\, he enjoys working with clients to create and implement plans that respond to healthcare facilities’ operational needs\, resulting in better patient outcomes. His academic research has been presented at numerous conferences around the globe and published in multiple peer-reviewed journals. \n  \nSPEAKER \n \nJamison Delfino\, NCIDQ\, CHID – Principal & Project Director\, Taylor Design \nAs Principal and Project Director\, Jamison has over 14 years of experience as a design professional focused on the health and science sectors.  Creatively approaching each project with an enhanced sensitivity for patients\, staff\, and caregivers\, she is highly adept at leading diverse project teams while ensuring the design exceeds the client’s expectations.  \n  \nAIA CES: Approved for 1.5 LU|HSW \nLEARNING OBJECTIVES \n1. Learn how visualization and communication in healthcare facilities can be explored in academic research. \n2. Learn how visual and communication analysis can enhance the effectiveness of facility design in a design firm. \n3. Learn how to apply an evidence-based design process in real life projects \n4. Learn how space syntax and observation can be used to analyze opportunities for staff to visualize patients and other staff. \n  \nPARKING \nFree parking lot + street parking is available. \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/practical-research-applying-findings-on-the-role-of-visibility-in-healthcare-design/
LOCATION:Miller Knoll Showroom\, 3641 Holdrege Avenue\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90016
CATEGORIES:Committees,Healthcare,Networking,Presentation
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SUMMARY:Pacific Landing: Designing & Financing Climate-Forward Affordable Housing in Los Angeles
DESCRIPTION:AIA Los Angeles Presents….\nPENCILING OUT // Pacific Landing: Designing & Financing Climate-Forward Affordable Housing in Los Angeles\nJoin AIA Los Angeles for a vital discussion on the future of affordable housing in our city! As part of the “Penciling Out” series\, a collaborative program with BSA/AIA and AIANY\, this online event dives deep into the complex yet crucial intersection of sustainable design and financial feasibility. We’ll explore innovative strategies\, local case studies\, and best practices for navigating the intricacies of green financing to create climate-forward\, affordable housing solutions that Los Angeles desperately needs. \nThis session offers a unique opportunity to gain invaluable insights into the award-winning Pacific Landing project in Santa Monica. This groundbreaking development serves as a model for integrating cutting-edge design with a commitment to social equity. \nLearn more about Penciling Out.\n\nPenciling Out: Financing Solutions for Affordable & Climate Forward Housing is a partnership between three components of the American Institute of Architects (AIA): the Boston Society for Architecture (BSA/AIA)\, AIA New York (AIANY)\, and AIA Los Angeles (AIA|LA).\n\nSponsored by The American Institute of Architects (AIA) and Sustainable Investment Group (SIG).\n\nFEATURED SPEAKERS:  (9:00am – 11:00am PST) \n\nTara Barauskas\, LEED AP – Executive Director\, Community Corporation of Santa Monica\nPatrick Tighe\, FAIA\, FAAR – Principal & Founder\, Patrick Tighe Architecture\nWalker Wells\, AICP\, LEED AP – Principal\, Raimi + Associates\nDavid Sonke – Chief Operating Officer\, Bottom Line Utility Solutions\, Inc\n\nModerated by: \n\nWill Wright\, Hon. AIA|LA – Director of Government & Public Affairs\, AIA Los Angeles\n\nREGISTER HERE\nA Case Study in Excellence: Pacific Landing \nDiscover how Community Corp of Santa Monica\, a leading non-profit developer\, transformed a former gas station site into Pacific Landing\, a 4-story\, 42\,000-square-foot mixed-use building providing 37 residences for families\, including those with disabilities and limited incomes. \nDesign Innovation: Explore the building’s iconic home imagery reimagined with a contemporary composition\, broken down massing with green space-filled voids\, and a resident-focused central courtyard. \nSustainability at its Core: Learn how Pacific Landing achieved LEED Platinum designation and Net Zero energy status through the integration of both passive and active sustainable strategies. \nCommunity Integration: Understand how the project provides essential social services\, a café\, and amenities at the ground level\, fostering a supportive community environment. \nWhy Architects Should Attend: \nThis event is essential for architects committed to designing a more equitable and sustainable future for Los Angeles. You’ll gain actionable knowledge and inspiration to: \nMaster Green Financing: Learn to navigate the complexities of securing funding for climate-resilient\, energy-efficient affordable housing. \nDecarbonize with Impact: Explore practical approaches to decarbonization that enhance both the financial viability and environmental performance of projects. \nAdvocate for Change: Develop the ability to champion and implement green design and financing strategies that prioritize both financial success and environmental responsibility. \nAddress the Housing Crisis: Contribute to solutions for Los Angeles’s urgent need for high-quality\, affordable housing. \nNetwork with Leaders: Connect with leading professionals and gain insights from experts shaping the future of housing. \nAIA CES: Approved for 2.0 LU|HSW\n \nLearning Objectives: \nParticipants will be able to: \n\nEvaluate best practices in integrating sustainable design\, decarbonization strategies\, and funding mechanisms into affordable housing development.\nAnalyze the current landscape of green financing and apply it to affordable housing projects in California.\nBreakdown strategies for balancing regulatory requirements\, climate goals\, and cost constraints.\nExplore the building’s iconic home imagery reimagined with a contemporary composition\, broken down massing with green space-filled voids\, and a resident-focused central courtyard.\nReview how Pacific Landing achieved LEED Platinum designation and Net Zero energy status through the integration of both passive and active sustainable strategies.\nUnderstand how the project provides essential social services\, a café\, and amenities at the ground level\, fostering a supportive community environment.\n\n(*Virtual on Zoom.  Register below to receive the access link) \nREGISTER HERE\n  \nFEATURED SPEAKERS:\n \nTara Barauskas\, LEED AP – Executive Director\, Community Corporation of Santa Monica \nTara Barauskas joined us as Executive Director in 2016. She oversees the functional areas of the organization\, including management of 1\,800 units of affordable housing; housing development; resident services; maintenance; and administration of 80 team members. \nMs. Barauskas has more than 20 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. Her past experience includes overseeing and managing the development process of dozens of projects throughout California. \nMs. Barauskas holds a Bachelors’ Degree in English from California State University\, Long Beach\, and a LEED AP Accreditation from the US Green Building Council. She currently serves as Chair of the Board of Directors for the Southern California Association of Non-profit Housing (SCANPH)\, a nonprofit membership organization that advocates for effective affordable housing policy throughout Southern California. In addition\, she serves on the Board of the Santa Monica Bay Area Human Relations Council and the Board of Downtown Santa Monica\, Inc. \n  \n \nPatrick Tighe\, FAIA\, FAAR – Principal & Founder\, Patrick Tighe Architecture \nPatrick Tighe\, FAIA\, FAAR\, is one of Los Angeles’ preeminent architects / interior designers. \nThe highly acclaimed namesake firm\, Patrick Tighe Architecture\, is committed to creating an authentic\, contemporary Architecture informed by technology\, sustainability\, and building innovation. Since its inception\, the firm has produced a strong and diverse body of projects that includes city-developed affordable housing\, commercial\, mixed-use projects\, public work\, parks\, residences\, and award-winning interiors. \nThe firm’s work has received over 100 design awards\, including ten National AIA Honor Awards\, American Architecture Awards\, a Progressive Architecture Award\, Los Angeles Architecture Awards\, Architizer Awards\, Best of Year Awards as well as local AIA Honors. In 2011\, Patrick Tighe was elevated into the College of Fellows of the American Institute of Architects\, the highest honor bestowed by the AIA. Patrick Tighe was awarded the prestigious Rome Prize in Architecture. Tighe is a Fellow of the American Academy and The MacDowell Colony. \nPatrick Tighe received a Master of Architecture from the University of California\, Los Angeles. Prior to establishing Tighe Architecture\, Tighe worked in the offices of Frank Gehry and was an associate at Thom Mayne’s Morphosis for 8 years. Tighe is a professor at the University of Southern California. \nThe work of Patrick Tighe Architecture has been published extensively\, appearing in Architectural Record\, Architectural Digest\, Global Architecture\, The LA Times Magazine\, Interior Design\, LA Architect\, Wallpaper\, Metropolis\, the New York Times\, and Newsweek. The firm’s work has also been included in numerous architectural anthologies\, including The Power of Pro Bono and the latest edition of The Phaidon Atlas of Contemporary World Architecture. \nTighe lectures on his work and has been exhibited internationally. The work of Patrick Tighe Architecture has been shown at the Venice Biennale and was included in the MOCA exhibit\, A New Sculpturalism\, Contemporary Architecture from Southern California. A monograph of the firm entitled “Building Dichotomy” was released in 2016. The firm is considered a leader in housing and sustainability and has received the industry’s highest honor\, including the HUD Secretary’s award. Patrick Tighe was named one of the top 50 innovators of the 21st Century and inducted into the Interior Design Hall of Fame. Tighe Architecture was listed as one of the top 50 design firms in the US by Architect Magazine. \n \nWalker Wells\, AICP\, LEED AP – Principal\, Raimi + Associates \nWalker is an industry-leading expert in sustainability\, green building\, and renewable energy. He has experience working with local governments\,\naffordable housing developers\, and school districts across the country to further sustainable development practices via technical assistance\, charrettes and workshops\, and developing public policy. He is also a lecturer in green urbanism and green development at the Claremont Colleges and the UCLA Urban Planning Program. \nWalker holds Bachelor’s degrees in Sociology and Environmental Studies from the University of California Santa Barbara\, and a Master’s of City and Regional Planning from California Polytechnic University San Luis Obispo. He also studied at Lund University and the Lund Polytechnic Institute School of Architecture in Sweden. \n  \nDavid Sonke – Chief Operating Officer\, Bottom Line Utility Solutions\, Inc \nNeed Bio & Headshot \n  \nREGISTER HERE\n  \nCLICK HERE TO WATCH the May 7th presentation “Navigating the Boston/Massachusetts Climate & Affordable Housing Context” hosted by the\nBoston Society For Architecture. \nCLICK HERE TO WATCH the May 14th presentation hosted by AIA New York City.
URL:https://www.aialosangeles.org/event/pacific-landing-designing-financing-climate-forward-affordable-housing-in-los-angeles/
LOCATION:Virtual on Zoom
CATEGORIES:Architecture in Healthcare Committee,Committees,Networking,Presentation
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SUMMARY:Inside Architecture: A Design Journal
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a book signing and reading of Scott Johnson’s newest book\, Inside Architecture: A Design Journal.  \nScott’s ninth book is a personal memoir of his life-long path through the ever-changing domain that is architecture. Publisher Ann Gray will join Scott for a brief discussion about the new book and his journey as a multi-disciplinary artist. \nInside Architecture: A Design Journal offers the opportunity for young professionals to look forward to their potential and seasoned professionals to step back and reflect on the unique combination of planning and serendipity that is cultivated within the design world. All proceeds from book sales will be donated to Architecture for Communities\, Los Angeles (ACLA). \n  \nAUTHOR \n \nScott Johnson\, FAIA – Founding Partner\, Johnson Fain \nScott Johnson is the Founding Design Partner at Johnson Fain and directs the design of all architectural projects. Educated at Stanford University\, UC Berkeley and Harvard’s Graduate School of Design\, Johnson apprenticed at The Architects’ Collaborative (TAC) in Cambridge\, Skidmore\, Owings & Merrill (SOM) in Los Angeles and San Francisco and Johnson Burgee in New York City. Returning to California\, he and his partner\, William Fain\, assumed the leadership of the William L Pereira organization and\, from it\, founded Johnson Fain as an international and interdisciplinary design practice. Johnson has been the Director of the Master of Architecture Programs at the University of Southern California and is the author of numerous books on architecture and\, more recently\, the fine arts. His work has garnered many design awards. Alongside his co-founding partner\, William Fain\, Johnson is a recipient of the AIA/Los Angeles chapter’s Gold Medal award and has earned recognition as a Fellow of the AIA. \n  \nPUBLISHER \n \nAnn Gray\, FAIA – Founder\, Balcony Media \nAnn Gray founded Balcony Media in 1995 to showcase the work of California architects and designers. Balcony’s award-winning architecture books and monographs focus on progressive design\, culture and the arts. Well known titles include The Last Remaining Seats\, Bullocks Wilshire and Iron: Erecting the Walt Disney Concert Hall. In addition to publishing\, Ms. Gray’s professional practice involves consulting to property owners to optimize their real estate assets. She was formerly studio architect at Paramount Pictures where the architectural work under her tenure was recognized by TIME\, Progressive Architecture and Interiors magazines. Ms. Gray was a visiting lecturer at the USC School of Architecture and Art Center College of Design. A frequent juror\, she recently sat on the jury for MIPIM’s International Design Awards program in Cannes. She is a Fellow of the American Institute of Architects and in 2023 was President of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors\, a 140\,000-member global organization of property professionals based in London. Ms. Gray has been recognized by the National Association of Women Business Owners for her entrepreneurial endeavors.\n \n  \nPARKING \nStreet parking is available. Please be mindful of the signs.
URL:https://www.aialosangeles.org/event/inside-architecture-a-design-journal/
LOCATION:Center for Communities\, 4450 West Adams\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90016
CATEGORIES:Networking,Panel,Professional Development
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SUMMARY:High-Performing Prefabricated Building Solutions - A Deep Dive into Long-Term Durability
DESCRIPTION:EVENT DETAILS \nThis presentation explores the latest advancements of high-performance prefabricated building envelopes and structural precast concrete. Attendees will gain insights into seismic design safety\, versatility\, energy performance\, and long-term building durability. Additionally\, the session will enhance attendees understanding of designing for prefabrication and integrating multiple scopes into one solution manufactured offsite. \n  \nNote: This is a virtual event. All registrants will be sent a Zoom Link 24 hours prior to the event in the “Event Confirmation” email. \n  \nSPEAKER \n \nVince Polhemus – Associate Director of Pre-construction\, Clark Pacific \nVincent Polhemus is an Associate Director\, Pre-construction\, Facades at Clark Pacific based in West Sacramento\, California. Previously\, Vincent was a Senior Business Development Manager at Clark Pacific and also held positions at Walters & Wolf\, Related. Vincent received a Bachelor of Arts degree from UC Irvine and a Master of Business Administration from University of California\, Riverside. \n  \nLEARNING OBJECTIVES \nAIA CES: Submitted for Approval \n1: Participants will learn how prefabricated concrete structures offer a unique and powerful opportunity to design for fire\, wind\, and storm resistance. \n2: Participants will understand the fundamentals of radiant heating & cooling\, the array of energy and thermal comfort benefits\, as well as the health benefits of a 100% outside air system. \n3: Understand how components of the Precast Hybrid Moment Frame can be integrated and designed into multi-use and commercial buildings to provide life safety to occupants and keep the building safe during a seismic event; in addition\, understand how its enhanced seismic performance will allow it to be re-occupied immediately after an event. \n4: Explain what prefabricated building envelopes and structural precast concrete is and how it enables design and construction efficiencies as well as dive into cement replacement strategies for reduced embodied carbon and operational carbon. \n  \nPRESENTATION LINK \nClick here for the PDF Presentation. \n  \nYOUTUBE PRESENTATION \nClick here to watch the presentation. \n  \nCLARK PACIFIC PRODUCT LINK \nClick here to view Clark Pacific Products. \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.*
URL:https://www.aialosangeles.org/event/high-performing-prefabricated-building-solutions-a-deep-dive-into-long-term-durability/
LOCATION:Virtual on Zoom
CATEGORIES:Learning Units,Lunch and Learn,Networking,Presentation
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SUMMARY:AIA|LA City Leaders Breakfast Reception w/ Lori R. Gay - President & CEO\, Neighborhood Housing Services of Los Angeles County (NHS)
DESCRIPTION:AIA|LA City Leaders Breakfast Reception w/ Lori R. Gay – President & CEO\, Neighborhood Housing Services of Los Angeles County (NHS)\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 \nLori R. Gay – President & CEO\, Neighborhood Housing Services of Los Angeles County (NHS)\nLori R. Gay is the President and Chief Executive Officer of Neighborhood Housing Services of Los Angeles County (NHS)\, a non-profit lender\, developer\, and neighborhood revitalization corporation. She has worked in the community development field for over 30 years\, focusing her efforts on rebuilding impoverished communities and creating mechanisms for community empowerment and ownership. She is a member of the NeighborWorks® National Community Initiatives Advisory Committee\, Chair of the African Diaspora\, and a member of several bank advisory councils. Some of her activities have included serving as Chair of the California Organized Investment Network (COIN)\, former board member of the National NeighborWorks® Association\, the California Housing Finance Agency (CalHFA)\, and the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco\, Los Angeles Branch. Ms. Gay has worked for NHS since 1990\, holds an MBA degree from Pepperdine University\, and a B.S. degree in Development\, Resource and Consumer Economics from the University of California at Davis. She is a licensed minister\, married to Bob Gay\, and mother of five children. \nSince 1984\, NHS has developed and rehabilitated more than 21\,260 housing and commercial units\, placed 4.4 million families on the road to homeownership\, created 225 block clubs\, employed over 233 neighborhood youth\, and invested more than $5.35 billion back into some of Los Angeles County’s toughest neighborhoods. NHS protects more than $2.2 billion of home values annually through its loss mitigation\, preservation\, and counseling work. \nThis Reception is Hosted By: \n \n2025 AIA|LA City Leaders Breakfast Series Presented By: \n 
URL:https://www.aialosangeles.org/event/aiala-city-leaders-breakfast-reception-w-lori-r-gay/
LOCATION:Cuningham\, 3834 Willat Avenue\, Culver City\, CA\, 90232\, United States
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,City Leaders Breakfast,Community,Networking,Professional Development,Reception,Roundtable,Women in Architecture
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SUMMARY:Small & Emerging Business Quarterly Meeting - May 2025
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for our second installment of the Small & Emerging Business Quarterly Gathering\, featuring a panel discussion on the challenges of starting and managing a small business. \nThe intent of this meeting is to help facilitate AIA engagement with smaller practitioners and to provide a collective voice for change. We have invited AAa/e (Asian American architects/engineers) and NOMA (National Organization of Minority Architects) to distribute this to their members as well. \nStick around afterwards for cocktails and further conversation on the rooftop of The Collection Building. \n  \nParking Info \nParking information will be sent out in the Event Confirmation email to all registered attendees. \n 
URL:https://www.aialosangeles.org/event/small-emerging-business-quarterly-meeting-may-2025/
LOCATION:The Collection Building\, 527 W. 7th\, 13th Floor\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90014\, United States
CATEGORIES:Committees,Networking,Professional Practice Committee
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SUMMARY:AIA|LA Presents...Empowering Design: Navigating and Leveraging the New Zoning Code
DESCRIPTION:AIA|LA Presents…\nEmpowering Design: Navigating and Leveraging the New Zoning Code\n\nAIA|LA invites you to join us on April 23 (10am) for a virtual workshop with Los Angeles City Planning.  This workshop will serve as an interactive forum to gain a deeper understanding of the New Zoning Code’s structure and content. \nThis comprehensive training program equips participants with the essential skills to navigate the new code and apply its regulations to real-world projects. Participants will learn to utilize the Interactive Web-Based Zoning Code portal\, determine project feasibility\, and identify opportunities for design excellence. \nAmple time will be made available for a Q&A with the city planners. \nThis virtual workshop is free with advance RSVP. \nFEATURED SPEAKERS: \nErick Lopez – Senior City Planner\, New Code Implementation Section\, Los Angeles City Planning \nVeena Snehansh – City Planner\, New Code Implementation Section\, Los Angeles City Planning \n  \nREGISTER HERE\n\nRESOURCES:\n\nNew Zoning Code (interactive site)\nNew Zoning Code (AmLegal version; static)\nNew Zoning Code Department Webpage\nDowntown Community Plan\nDowntown CPIO\n\n\n\n\n\nErick Lopez – Senior City Planner\, New Code Implementation Section\, Los Angeles City Planning \nWith more than two decades in the field of planning\, Erick Lopez has a steady history of initiating\, managing\, and completing major initiatives; most notable of which is the development of an entirely new Zoning Code for the City of Los Angeles. He has a demonstrated ability to build consensus among various stakeholders with diverse interests which has led to significant improvements in public outreach policies and engagement techniques. Erick’s work has led to major innovations in the overall concept of zoning and administration\, and his unique understanding of current and emerging technology has led to the modernization of workflows that will lead to significant cost savings\, as well as the creation of first-of-their-kind planning tools. \n\n  \n \n\nVeena Snehansh – City Planner\, New Code Implementation Section\, Los Angeles City Planning \n\nVeena Snehansh is a City Planner with the City of Los Angeles\, Department of City Planning. She is passionate about leveraging her diverse experience in land use\, environmental analysis\, architecture\, and transportation planning to create lasting\, positive impacts for communities. Most recently\, she contributed to the ambitious Downtown Community Plan\, which focuses on attracting more housing and jobs to the City’s core while fostering a vibrant and inclusive downtown. She also played a key role in shaping the transformational New Zoning Code\, helping to translate distinct policy goals into zoning. Veena holds a Master’s degree in Urban and Regional Planning from UCLA. \nFor more information about AIA LA GO!\, the AIA LA Government Outreach Committee\, please CLICK HERE. \n  \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://www.aialosangeles.org/event/empowering-design-navigating-and-leveraging-the-new-zoning-code/
LOCATION:Virtual on Zoom
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Committees,Networking,Presentation,Roundtable
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SUMMARY:LADWP Commercial Incentives Program
DESCRIPTION:AIA Los Angeles Presents…\nLADWP Commercial Incentives Program\nIt pays to design greener and build smarter. Let LADWP show you how. LADWP Zero By Design encourages developers to build more sustainably by providing financial incentives for commercial and high-rise multifamily new construction projects that exceed Title 24 or industry standards. Receive owner incentives to help offset the added costs of building more efficiently. Design Teams may also be eligible for incentives by attaining aggressive energy savings goals. \n(*Virtual on Zoom.  Register below to receive the access link) \nFEATURED SPEAKER:  \nClarissa Segovia-Beatriz – Utility Services Specialist\, Los Angeles Department of Water and Power \n  \nREGISTER HERE\nFEATURED SPEAKER:\n \nClarissa Segovia-Beatriz – Utility Services Specialist\, Los Angeles Department of Water and Power \nClarissa Segovia-Beatriz\, Utility Services Specialist\, has been a Sustainability Advocate with the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) for over 10 years. She is currently a program manager for the LADWP Zero By Design new construction incentive program\, in addition to the LADWP Business Offerings for Sustainable Solutions program\, which provide incentives for commercial energy efficiency and electrification measures. \nREGISTER HERE\n  \nRESOURCES: \nLADWP Zero By Design \nBusiness Offerings for Sustainable Solutions (BOSS)
URL:https://www.aialosangeles.org/event/ladwp-commercial-incentives-program/
LOCATION:Virtual on Zoom
CATEGORIES:Architecture in Healthcare Committee,Committees,Networking,Presentation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250418T080000
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SUMMARY:1.5°C Symposium 2025
DESCRIPTION:55 Years of Earth Day: Where Do We Stand? \nOn Friday April 18th\, 2025\, we are excited to host the 8th annual 1.5°C Symposium on Climate Change in Los Angeles\, CA. This year’s Symposium\, organized by the AIA Los Angeles’s Committee on the Environment\, celebrates the 55th anniversary of Earth Day. This important milestone presents a unique opportunity for reflection\, allowing us to evaluate the tangible outcomes that have emerged from the environmental movement\, while simultaneously envisioning the future trajectory for our planet as we continue to develop creative solutions in the fight against climate change. \nThe Lunch Think Sessions at AIA LA’s 1.5°C Symposium provide an intimate setting for open-ended discussions led by experts in sustainability\, resilience\, and design innovation. Each table offers 10-12 attendees the opportunity to engage with a thought leader\, diving into critical topics without rigid agendas—allowing conversations to flow organically and spark new ideas. \nThis year’s sessions will emphasize resilient design strategies\, climate adaptation\, and the role of architects in creating solutions that not only mitigate climate impacts but also protect vulnerable communities. Join us for an inspiring exchange of ideas and actionable insights.
URL:https://www.aialosangeles.org/event/1-5c-symposium-2025/
LOCATION:LADWP John Ferraro Building\, 111 N Hope St\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90012\, United States
CATEGORIES:Committee on the Environment,Conference,Networking,Panel,Presentation,Professional Development,Reception
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SUMMARY:Landscape & Defensible Space: Designing for Fire Safety
DESCRIPTION:AIA in California Presents….\nLandscape & Defensible Space: Designing for Fire Safety\nAIA in California recognizes the immense challenges facing our city and county in the wake of the tragic and devasting wildfires that have stricken the Los Angeles County region. The swift and equitable rebuilding of homes\, businesses\, and public infrastructure is paramount while simultaneously ensuring the safety\, resilience\, and long-term sustainability of our communities. \nThis program will serve as an opportunity to educate architects on the critical role of landscape design and defensible space in creating fire-resistant properties. \nObjectives: \n\nReview updated state and local landscape codes for fire-prone areas.\nDetail best practices for creating defensible space zones (0-100 ft).\nDiscuss low-water\, fire-resistant planting strategies.\nAnalyze case studies of successful defensible space implementation.\n\n(*Virtual on Zoom.  Register below to receive the access link) \nFEATURED SPEAKERS:  (12:00pm – 1:30pm) \n\nMelanie Buffa\, ASLA – President-Elect\, SoCal ASLA\nStephanie Landregan\, FASLA – Director\, Landscape Architecture\, UCLA Extension\nElisa Read Pappaterra\, ASLA – Founder\, Studio Pappaterra\nClark Stevens\, NCARB – Director of Resource Design\, Resource Conservation District of the Santa Monica Mountains (RCDSMM)\n\nModerated by: \n\nGreg Kochanowski\, AIA\, ASLA – Design Principal\, Practice & Founder\, The Wild: A Research Lab\nMohamed Sharif\, AIA\, RIBA – Partner\, Sharif\, Lynch: Architecture & Director\, Undergraduate Program in Architectural Studies and Graduate Program Design Faculty\, UCLA Architecture and Urban Design\n\n  \nREGISTER HERE\n  \nFEATURED SPEAKERS:\n \nMelanie Buffa\, ASLA – President-Elect\, SoCal ASLA \nMelanie is a landscape designer with over 10 years of professional landscape construction documentation and project administration\, leading the implementation of projects ranging from public\, multi-family housing\, and residential throughout Southern California. \nShe brings a deep knowledge of all aspects of horticulture and ecology of the varied climates of California. Melanie has worked for large-scale landscape contractors and commercial nurseries collaborating with designers and builders on complex landscape installations. Melanie now serves as president-elect of the Southern California chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects and has led discussions about fire resiliency and regenerative design. \n \nStephanie Landregan\, FASLA – Director\, Landscape Architecture\, UCLA Extension \nStephanie Landregan\, FASLA\, is the Director for the Landscape Architecture Program and the Horticulture & Gardening Program at UCLA Extension. Her studios focus on collaboration with government agencies to provide solutions via community-based design. Her areas of teaching include natural systems design\, green infrastructure stormwater design\, community facilitation\, water conservation design and installation\, and pollinator design. \nStephanie is one of the co-founders of Altadena Green\, a fire response group working to save the private trees in Altadena. She is the Governor’s landscape architect appointee to the State Mining and Geology Board\, presently serving for her third 4-year term (2022-2026). Stephanie is one of two So California Council ASLA Directors. She served on the City of Los Angeles Parks Advisory Board for Augustus Hawkins Nature Park. Stephanie’s past service includes as a Planning Commissioner (2009-17)\, Historic Preservation Commissioner (2006-2009)\, and Design Review Board member (1996-2004)\, for the City of Glendale\, California. In 2000\, 2006\, and 2010 Landregan was appointed by three Speakers of the Assembly to serve on the State of California Landscape Architects Technical Committee (LATC) and served for 13 years. Stephanie was one of the founding board members of the Glendale Parks and Open Space Foundation (2010-2013) and has served on both national and international associations’ Executive Boards. \nIn 2014 Stephanie was chosen as one of the first 40 women as an LA Biz Woman of Influence. In 2012\, Ms. Landregan was nominated by the City of Glendale and was selected for the Distinguished Leadership Award\, Citizen Planner by the APA-Los Angeles area. Stephanie was made a Fellow of the American Society of Landscape Architects in 2010 for her service to the profession. \nMs. Landregan is a registered licensed landscape architect in the State of California\, 4093\, and a LEED Accredited Professional BD+C. She holds a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Kentucky in 3-Dimensional Design and a Master of Science in Project Management from UW Platteville. She holds a Certificate in Landscape Architecture from the UCLA Extension Program. In May of 2021\, Stephanie became a certified apprentice beekeeper with the California Master Beekeeper Program. \n \nElisa Read Pappaterra\, ASLA – Founder\, Studio Pappaterra \nElisa Read Pappaterra is an internationally recognized\, award-winning landscape architect specializing in fire ecology and horticulture. Based in California\, she is renowned for designing botanically rich\, sustainable\, and Firewise landscapes. Her expertise extends across the landscape\, nursery\, and botanical communities\, where she is celebrated for her deep plant knowledge\, appreciation for rare species\, and commitment to environmentally sensitive design. Her holistic approach—summarized in her philosophy\, “from soil to soul”—integrates ecological and cultural elements to create meaningful landscapes. \nAs the founder and principal of studio pappaterra\, Elisa has built a practice dedicated to enhancing the Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI) through education and innovative design. She collaborates with botanists\, arborists\, and fire mitigation specialists to develop resilient\, ecologically sound landscapes that balance beauty with fire prevention and long-term sustainability. \nRecent Work & Accomplishments:\nSince 2020\, Elisa has led research and design initiatives in Firewise landscaping. In partnership with the Resource Conservation District of the Santa Monica Mountains\, she co-created DefensibleSpace.org\, a platform advocating for sustainable\, fire-adaptive practices in Southern California. As part of this initiative\, she provides expert landscape consultations to homeowners in fire-prone California Counties\, advancing public awareness and best practices for wildfire resilience. \n  \n \nClark Stevens\, NCARB – Director of Resource Design\, Resource Conservation District of the Santa Monica Mountains (RCDSMM) \nA practicing architect for 30 years\, Clark Stevens (he/him)\, Architect\, NCARB is a leader in conservation-based planning and design for ecologically and culturally critical landscapes in the American West\, Tribal and Hawaiian lands\, coastal California\, Santa Monica Mountains and Upper Los Angeles River watershed. Clark served both as Executive Officer and Principal Architect of the RCDSMM for 15 years. Under his leadership\, the RCDSMM’s capacity\, staffing\, and budget grew exponentially\, culminating with LA County LAFCo’s approval of the expansion of its Sphere of Influence to include the entire Rim of The Valley region. \nWith the hiring of our District Manager in 2024\, Clark now focuses full-time on leading the unique integrated resource design program and projects for which the RCDSMM has become known. His work includes regional habitat connectivity planning\, the design of interpretive ‘learning landscapes’\, the creation of new topographies and bathymetries in coastal and riparian landscapes\, and the design of wildlife passage strategies and architecture. \n\n\nModerated by:\n \nGreg Kochanowski\, AIA\, ASLA – Design Principal\, Practice & Founder\, The Wild: A Research Lab \nGreg is a licensed architect\, landscape designer\, and educator in California with over 26 years of experience. His work weaves together architecture\, landscape\, and urbanism to create sustainable\, equitable\, and innovative environments that honor and enhance the unique qualities of place. Building on this foundation\, Greg’s research emphasizes holistic design processes that foster resilience and harmony between natural systems\, culture\, infrastructure\, and development\, addressing the complex challenges posed by climate change. \nGreg’s work has been featured in venues such as the Venice and Rotterdam Biennales and has received recognition\, including the Architectural League of New York’s Young Architects Forum Award and honors from the AIALA\, AIAPF\, ASLA\, and AIACA. He has presented at ASLA and AIA National Conventions\, sharing insights on Southern California’s Wildland-Urban Interface and its recurring fire\, flood\, and debris flow cycles\, exploring broader climate impacts across the Western U.S. and globally. \nHe is the author of The Wild and the upcoming Wildlands in the Expanded Field: Designing in the Pyrocene (Routledge Press\, 2026). In connection with issues of wildfire and climate\, Greg’s research also delves into affordable housing strategies aimed at addressing pressing social and environmental challenges. This includes innovative ownership models and housing solutions for vulnerable populations\, emphasizing equitable\, resilient\, and sustainable communities. \nAs Partner and Director of Design at Practice in Pasadena\, CA\, and Founder of The Wild: A Research Lab\, a nonprofit addressing urban climate issues\, he advances design research and advocacy by bridging innovative practice with critical research. He currently serves on the Board of Community Design Group and previously served as Co-President of the Los Angeles Forum for Architecture and Urban Design. \n \nMohamed Sharif\, AIA\, RIBA – Partner\, Sharif\, Lynch: Architecture & Director\, Undergraduate Program in Architectural Studies and Graduate Program Design Faculty\, UCLA Architecture and Urban Design \nMohamed Sharif is an Associate Adjunct Professor at UCLA’s Department of Architecture and Design\, where he teaches graduate and undergraduate courses and directs the undergraduate program. Recently\, he worked with Professor Hitoshi Abe on a multi-year design research platform focused on resilience and regenerative urbanism. \nHis practice\, Sharif\, Lynch: Architecture\, with Todd Lynch\, has completed several award-winning projects in Los Angeles. \nSharif’s work has been published in journals and periodicals\, including 306090\, a+u\, arq\, Constructs\, JAE\, the Getty Center\, Log\, and POOL. He served on the arq editorial board (Cambridge University Press\, 2006–2016) and was President of the Los Angeles Forum for Architecture and Urban Design (2007–2009)\, later joining its Advisory Board (2010–2016). \nRESOURCE LINKS: \nAIACA Hardening for Wildfire Resilience \nAIA California published an article discussing the impacts of wildfires in California and the importance of hardening both the site and structure to limit destruction. The piece emphasizes that wildfires create significant financial burdens and highlights strategies to enhance resilience. \nhttps://aiacalifornia.org/news/hardening-for-wildfire-resilience/ \nContinuing Education: Wildfire-Adapted Design \nAn article in Architectural Record discusses the importance of hardening homes against fire in tandem with other measures\, most critically\, defensible space. It emphasizes that while hardening homes is essential\, it must be complemented by other strategies to effectively mitigate wildfire risks. \nhttps://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/14853-continuing-education-wildfire-adapted-design#continuing-education \nSustainable Defensible Space \nCreated by the Resource Conservation District of the Santa Monica Mountains\, along with a diverse steering committee of experts\, this project focuses on offering solutions to improve resilience and resource conservation values\, and resistance of structures to wildfire loss for developed properties in the SMMNRA by improving management by homeowners of their defensible space zone.  The site has an additional “Resources” tab for more detailed information and links to associated agencies. \nwww.defensiblespace.org \nRockwool/RDH Technical Bulletin: https://www.rockwool.com/syssiteassets/o2-rockwool/documentation/technical-bulletins/residential/rockwool—building-with-stone-wool-in-wildfire-prone-areas.pdf?f=20250311140839 \nSFPE WUI Handbook: https://www.sfpe.org/wuihandbook/home \nNFPA Wildfire Resources: https://www.nfpa.org/education-and-research/wildfire \n2022 CBC – Chapter 7A – https://up.codes/viewer/california/ca-building-code-2022/chapter/7A/sfm-materials-and-construction-methods-for-exterior-wildfire-exposure#7A \nCalfire WUI Listed Products – https://osfm.fire.ca.gov/what-we-do/fire-engineering-and-investigations/building-materials-listing \nIBHS Wildfire Research – https://ibhs.org/risk-research/wildfire/ \n  \n  \n \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://www.aialosangeles.org/event/landscape-defensible-space-designing-for-fire-safety/
LOCATION:Virtual on Zoom
CATEGORIES:Architecture in Healthcare Committee,Committees,Networking,Presentation
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SUMMARY:AIA|LA & LADWP Development Services:  2025 Quarterly Meetings
DESCRIPTION:AIA|LA & LADWP Development Services: 2025 Quarterly Meetings\n\nThis is a virtual meeting hosted on LADPW’s WebEx platform. Please register in advance to receive the link to access the meeting. \nThese quarterly meetings serve as an opportunity for AIA members to connect directly with LADWP leadership and to discuss opportunities and strategies to improve development services. \nThe schedule for 2025: \nWednesday\, April 2 (12pm – 1pm)\nWednesday\, June 4 (12pm – 1pm)\nWednesday\, September 24 (12pm – 1:30pm) – in person. Location TBD in Downtown LA (AIA to identify host location)\nWednesday\, November 5 (12pm – 1pm) \nPlease share your specific issues\, recommendations\, challenges\, and/or questions in advance\, and we’ll add them to the agenda for each meeting.  Email us here = Will@aialosangeles.org. \n\n\n\n\n\nMORE CONTEXT:\nFor the past 36+ months\, AIA Los Angeles and LADWP have been organizing a quarterly series of roundtable discussions\, which serve as an opportunity to further connect the architecture community and LADWP development services personnel. These quarterly roundtables help to establish a more collaborative partnership and facilitate opportunities to identify solutions to achieve mutually beneficial outcomes. \nIn general\, the quarterly meetings serve as forums to: \n1. Build trust and understanding between LADWP personnel and the private sector (architects/ designers/ engineers).\n2. Develop compassion and empathy to better understand each other’s professional priorities and implementation tactics.\n3. Allow idea exchange and interaction — to learn from each other and to test out new methods and performance standards.\n4. Establish greater context for how environmental justice\, shade equity\, climate mitigation\, urban heat island\, tree canopy\, building decarbonization\, housing affordability\, 100% electrification\, on-site generation\, and urban design are all inter-related (and therefore require a more connected partnership between LADWP and the architecture community implementing the infrastructure framework to address all of these inter-related challenges).\n5. Expedite and streamline LADPW’s development services. \nMore specifically\, the quarterly forums allow for: \n1. Improve the architects’ understanding of specific LADWP rules\, regulations\, standards\, and procedures – and offer helpful insight on how to better improve those specific regulations and standards to achieve more optimal outcomes.\n2. Create pathways to achieve greater flexibility and clarity of purpose for why certain variances and modifications are necessary\, helpful\, and/or mutually beneficial.\n3. Identify obstacles to implementation\n4. Establish pilot programs to test out new ideas and innovative solutions.\n5. Establish an inventory of code-related obstacles and analyze which codes and regulations may need to be modified/ altered to achieve more effective outcomes\n6. Map out strategies for how to better leverage resources\n7. Prioritize changes in equipment size\, models\, standards\, and ‘cultural habits’ that can assist in delivering positive results (healthier urban design\, greater biodiversity\, safer working conditions\, a more beautiful and less stressful public realm\, etc.)\n8. Identify opportunities to leverage best practices from Southern California Edison as it relate to design standards and protocols that promote more verdant ecosystems in integration with utility infrastructure (relationship between street trees and landscaping w/ utility infrastructure\, etc) and the ability to utilize alternative materials that promote a ‘greener\,’ and less stressful public realm.\n9. The exploration of third-party services\, peer review\, and self-certification\, etc. \nSome of the direct outcomes achieved to date include: \n1. Improved staffing and processing times at BOE for utility permits\n2. More permissible variances for staging areas and transformer pads\, etc.\n3. Streamlined processes for 100% affordable housing (ED #1)\n4. Amortization of line extensions\, etc\n5. Deeper trust between AIA Los Angeles and LADWP leadership \nIn the future\, as the impact of these sessions further evolves and demonstrates results\, we’d like to make certain: \n1. These forums serve as a model for how other LA City departments can deepen relationships with the private sector to achieve mutually beneficial outcomes.\n2. Deepen the trust between LADWP and the citizens/ residents/ professionals/ clients it serves. \nWe applaud LADWP’s leadership in prioritizing the partnership between AIA Los Angeles and the utility. If LADWP’s communication team can help us communicate and celebrate the impact of these forums\, the general public will benefit from a deeper understanding of how public and private partnerships can help achieve positive results for all. \nFor more information about AIA LA GO!\, the AIA LA Government Outreach Committee\, please CLICK HERE.
URL:https://www.aialosangeles.org/event/aiala-ladwp-development-services-2025-quarterly-meetings-april-2-2025/
LOCATION:Virtual on Zoom
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Committees,Networking,Presentation,Roundtable
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SUMMARY:Home Hardening Techniques: Fire-Resistant & Cost-Effective Rebuilding
DESCRIPTION:AIA in California Presents….\nHome Hardening Techniques: Fire-Resistant & Cost-Effective Rebuilding\nAIA in California recognizes the immense challenges facing our city and county in the wake of the tragic and devasting wildfires that have stricken the Los Angeles County region. The swift and equitable rebuilding of homes\, businesses\, and public infrastructure is paramount while simultaneously ensuring the safety\, resilience\, and long-term sustainability of our communities. \nThis program will serve as an opportunity to provide architects with practical knowledge of fire-resistant building techniques and cost-effective strategies for home hardening. \nObjectives: \n\nTo review California’s Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI) building codes and relevant updates.\nTo detail key fire-resistant construction techniques (e.g.\, ember-resistant vents\, non-combustible materials\, and tempered glass).\nTo explore cost-effective home hardening approaches for homeowners.\nTo analyze case studies of fire-resilient structures and low-cost retrofit programs.\n\n(*Virtual on Zoom.  Register below to receive the access link) \nFEATURED SPEAKERS:  (12:00pm – 1:300pm) \n\nFrank L. Frievalt – Director\, Wildland-Urban Interface Fire Institute at Cal Poly\, San Luis Obispo\nCameron Chorney\, PE  – Associate/ Senior Engineer\, RDH Los Angeles\nNate Wittasek\, P.E.\, C.F.E.I.\, LEED AP – Principal\, Simpson Gumpertz & Heger (SGH)\n\nModerated by: \n\nGreg Kochanowski\, AIA\, ASLA – Design Principal\, Practice & Founder\, The Wild: A Research Lab\nMohamed Sharif\, AIA\, RIBA – Partner\, Sharif\, Lynch: Architecture & Director\, Undergraduate Program in Architectural Studies and Graduate Program Design Faculty\, UCLA Architecture and Urban Design\n\n  \nREGISTER HERE\n  \nFEATURED SPEAKERS:\n \nFrank L. Frievalt – Director\, Wildland-Urban Interface Fire Institute at Cal Poly\, San Luis Obispo \nChief Frievalt (ret.) has served since 1979 with Special District\, City\, County\, State\, and Federal fire agencies in roles from Firefighter to Fire Chief. He holds an M.S. from Oklahoma State University in Fire and Emergency Management Administration and currently serves as Director of the Wildland-Urban Interface Fire Institute at Cal Poly\, San Luis Obispo. Frank is an SME for the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation Wildfire Advisory Council and previously served as a Senior Policy Advisor to the Western Fire Chiefs Association\, with an emphasis on the development of resilient Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) communities. His work is grounded in aligning key stakeholders around a core set of parcel and community-level mitigations that will disrupt the fire pathways that lead to conflagration. He is pursuing the actuarial valuation of risk mitigations for both the public and private sectors because we share the same desired outcome\, minimizing property loss to the peril of wildfire. \n \nCameron Chorney\, PE  – Associate/ Senior Engineer\, RDH Los Angeles \nAs an Associate and Senior Engineer\, Cameron Chorney is an integral member of RDH’s building enclosure group\, leading the development of RDH’s Southern California practice. He is experienced in both New Buildings projects as well as building enclosure assessments and renewals of Existing Buildings across the country. He specializes in high-performance building design\, including net-zero construction\, wildfire-resistant enclosures\, climate resilient enclosure design\, and the development of policies and guidelines to advance building science. Cameron is an active volunteer with AIA\, USGBC\, CSI\, and the ACE Mentor Program\, advocating for positive change in the ACE industry. \n \nNate Wittasek\, P.E.\, C.F.E.I.\, LEED AP – Principal\, Simpson Gumpertz & Heger (SGH) \nNathan B. Wittasek is a principal and vice president at Simpson Gumpertz & Heger Inc. He has more than 20 years of experience working in the fire protection and regulatory arenas. \nModerated by:\n \nGreg Kochanowski\, AIA\, ASLA – Design Principal\, Practice & Founder\, The Wild: A Research Lab \nGreg is a licensed architect\, landscape designer\, and educator in California with over 26 years of experience. His work weaves together architecture\, landscape\, and urbanism to create sustainable\, equitable\, and innovative environments that honor and enhance the unique qualities of place. Building on this foundation\, Greg’s research emphasizes holistic design processes that foster resilience and harmony between natural systems\, culture\, infrastructure\, and development\, addressing the complex challenges posed by climate change. \nGreg’s work has been featured in venues such as the Venice and Rotterdam Biennales and has received recognition\, including the Architectural League of New York’s Young Architects Forum Award and honors from the AIALA\, AIAPF\, ASLA\, and AIACA. He has presented at ASLA and AIA National Conventions\, sharing insights on Southern California’s Wildland-Urban Interface and its recurring fire\, flood\, and debris flow cycles\, exploring broader climate impacts across the Western U.S. and globally. \nHe is the author of The Wild and the upcoming Wildlands in the Expanded Field: Designing in the Pyrocene (Routledge Press\, 2026). In connection with issues of wildfire and climate\, Greg’s research also delves into affordable housing strategies aimed at addressing pressing social and environmental challenges. This includes innovative ownership models and housing solutions for vulnerable populations\, emphasizing equitable\, resilient\, and sustainable communities. \nAs Partner and Director of Design at Practice in Pasadena\, CA\, and Founder of The Wild: A Research Lab\, a nonprofit addressing urban climate issues\, he advances design research and advocacy by bridging innovative practice with critical research. He currently serves on the Board of Community Design Group and previously served as Co-President of the Los Angeles Forum for Architecture and Urban Design. \n \nMohamed Sharif\, AIA\, RIBA – Partner\, Sharif\, Lynch: Architecture & Director\, Undergraduate Program in Architectural Studies and Graduate Program Design Faculty\, UCLA Architecture and Urban Design \nMohamed Sharif is an Associate Adjunct Professor at UCLA’s Department of Architecture and Design\, where he teaches graduate and undergraduate courses and directs the undergraduate program. Recently\, he worked with Professor Hitoshi Abe on a multi-year design research platform focused on resilience and regenerative urbanism. \nHis practice\, Sharif\, Lynch: Architecture\, with Todd Lynch\, has completed several award-winning projects in Los Angeles. \nSharif’s work has been published in journals and periodicals\, including 306090\, a+u\, arq\, Constructs\, JAE\, the Getty Center\, Log\, and POOL. He served on the arq editorial board (Cambridge University Press\, 2006–2016) and was President of the Los Angeles Forum for Architecture and Urban Design (2007–2009)\, later joining its Advisory Board (2010–2016). \nRESOURCE LINKS: \nAIACA Hardening for Wildfire Resilience \nAIA California published an article discussing the impacts of wildfires in California and the importance of hardening both the site and structure to limit destruction. The piece emphasizes that wildfires create significant financial burdens and highlights strategies to enhance resilience. \nhttps://aiacalifornia.org/news/hardening-for-wildfire-resilience/ \nContinuing Education: Wildfire-Adapted Design \nAn article in Architectural Record discusses the importance of hardening homes against fire in tandem with other measures\, most critically\, defensible space. It emphasizes that while hardening homes is essential\, it must be complemented by other strategies to effectively mitigate wildfire risks. \nhttps://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/14853-continuing-education-wildfire-adapted-design#continuing-education \nSustainable Defensible Space \nCreated by the Resource Conservation District of the Santa Monica Mountains\, along with a diverse steering committee of experts\, this project focuses on offering solutions to improve resilience and resource conservation values\, and resistance of structures to wildfire loss for developed properties in the SMMNRA by improving management by homeowners of their defensible space zone.  The site has an additional “Resources” tab for more detailed information and links to associated agencies. \nwww.defensiblespace.org \nRockwool/RDH Technical Bulletin: https://www.rockwool.com/syssiteassets/o2-rockwool/documentation/technical-bulletins/residential/rockwool—building-with-stone-wool-in-wildfire-prone-areas.pdf?f=20250311140839 \nSFPE WUI Handbook: https://www.sfpe.org/wuihandbook/home \nNFPA Wildfire Resources: https://www.nfpa.org/education-and-research/wildfire \n2022 CBC – Chapter 7A – https://up.codes/viewer/california/ca-building-code-2022/chapter/7A/sfm-materials-and-construction-methods-for-exterior-wildfire-exposure#7A \nCalfire WUI Listed Products – https://osfm.fire.ca.gov/what-we-do/fire-engineering-and-investigations/building-materials-listing \nIBHS Wildfire Research – https://ibhs.org/risk-research/wildfire/ \n  \n  \n \nREGISTER HERE\n 
URL:https://www.aialosangeles.org/event/home-hardening-techniques/
LOCATION:Virtual on Zoom
CATEGORIES:Architecture in Healthcare Committee,Committees,Networking,Presentation
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SUMMARY:Roundtable w/ Osama Younan\, P.E.
DESCRIPTION:AIA LA GO! Roundtable discussion w/ Osama Younan\, P.E. – General Manager\, LADBS\nThis is a virtual meeting. Please register below to receive the Zoom link. \nThese quarterly forums allow AIA members to connect directly with LADBS leadership and hear status updates and emerging initiatives. \nIf you have an item\, issue\, or a specific topic you’d like added to the agenda\, please email Will@aialosangeles.org. \n\n1.  Monday\, March 17 (12pm – 1pm) = RSVP HERE\n2. Monday\, June 16 (12pm – 1pm) = RSVP HERE\n3. Monday\, September 15 (12pm – 1pm) = RSVP HERE\n4. Monday\, December 8 (12pm – 1pm) = RSVP HERE\n\nREGISTER HERE\nAIA LA GO! Roundtable w/ Osama Younan\, P.E. — Your Chance to Shape LA’s Building Codes and Policies \nJoin us for a virtual roundtable discussion with Osama Younan\, P.E.\, LEED AP\, General Manager of the Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety (LADBS). This is your opportunity to engage directly with LADBS leadership and influence the future of building in Los Angeles. \nWhy Attend? \n\nDirect Access to LADBS: Hear firsthand updates on emerging initiatives\, code changes\, and policy priorities from the General Manager himself.\nInfluence the Agenda: Share your ideas and recommendations on critical topics like permit streamlining\, resilient design\, and sustainable building practices.\nShape the Future of LA: Your input will directly inform AIA LA’s advocacy efforts and help shape the future of building codes and policies in Los Angeles.\n\nWho Should Attend? \n\nArchitects and design professionals with questions about interpreting building codes and implementing policies that impact architecture & design.\nProfessionals seeking to understand the latest developments and initiatives at LADBS.\nAnyone passionate about shaping a more sustainable and resilient built environment in Los Angeles.\n\nEvent Details: \n\nDate: Monday\, March 17\, 2025\nTime: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM PST\nLocation: Virtual (Zoom link provided upon registration)\nRSVP: [REGISTER HERE]\n\nDon’t Miss This Opportunity! \nYour voice matters. Let’s work together to create a better built environment for all Angelenos. RSVP today and be a part of the conversation! \nCan’t make this one? Mark your calendars for future AIA LA GO! Roundtable Discussions w/ Osama Younan\, P.E.\, LEED AP: \n\nMonday\, June 16\, 2025 (12:00 PM – 1:00 PM PST) – [RSVP HERE]\nMonday\, September 15\, 2025 (12:00 PM – 1:00 PM PST) – [RSVP HERE]\nMonday\, December 8\, 2025 (12:00 PM – 1:00 PM PST) – [RSVP HERE]\n\n\n \nOsama Younan\, P.E.\, LEED AP – General Manager & Superintendent of Building\, Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety (LADBS) \nOsama Younan is the General Manager of the City of Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety (LADBS). He developed the Department’s Green Building Division to implement the Los Angeles Green Building Code. Osama Younan is a licensed Mechanical Engineer with the State of California and a LEED Accredited Professional with the U.S. Green Building Council. Osama Younan serves as the Chair of the Green Building Committee for the Los Angeles Basin Chapter which represents eighty-nine jurisdictions in Southern California\, he serves on the Green Building Code Advisory Committee for the California Building Standards Commission that provides recommendations regarding the development of the CALGreen Code\, and he serves on the ASHREA Standard 189.1 Committee “Standard for the Design of High-Performance Green Buildings”. \nOsama Younan is a Licensed Professional Engineer\, LEED Accredited Professional\, and he oversees the operations of all the bureaus in the department. As the General Manager\, he oversees the operations of the Department’s 950 employees in the following major functional groups spread among 11 geographical locations:\n+ Permit and Engineering Bureau\n+ Inspection Bureau\n+ Code Enforcement Bureau\n+ Resource Management Bureau\n+ Technology Services Bureau\n+ Development Services Case Management Division \nFor more information about AIA LA GO!\, the AIA LA Government Outreach Committee\, please CLICK HERE.
URL:https://www.aialosangeles.org/event/roundtable-w-osama-younan-p-e-march-17-2025/
LOCATION:Virtual on Zoom
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Committees,Networking,Presentation,Roundtable
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SUMMARY:Rebuilding & Recovery:  Los Angeles County Status Update 
DESCRIPTION:  \nAIA in California Presents….\nRebuilding & Recovery:  Los Angeles County Status Update \nAIA in California recognizes the immense challenges facing our city and county in the wake of the tragic and devasting wildfires that have stricken the Los Angeles County region. The swift and equitable rebuilding of homes\, businesses\, and public infrastructure is paramount while simultaneously ensuring the safety\, resilience\, and long-term sustainability of our communities. \nThis program will serve as an opportunity for architects\, engineers\, landscape architects\, contractors\, civic leaders\, and community members to hear a status update about the County of LA’s rebuilding and recovery processes\, procedures\, anticipated timelines\, and current standards and regulations.  (*Virtual on Zoom.  Register below to receive the access link) \nFEATURED SPEAKERS:  (12:00pm – 1:00pm) \n\nCiara Barnett\, P.E. – Co-Chair of the LA County Rebuilding Program\nMitch Glaser\, AICP – Assistant Deputy Director of Los Angeles County Regional Planning\n\nOPENING REMARKS: (11:30am – 12:00pm) \n\nCarina Mills\, AIA – 2025 AIA California President & Senior Director of Talent Management\, RDC-S111\nChava Danielson\, AIA – 2025 President\, AIA Los Angeles & Principal\, DSH // architecture\nJonathan Gilliam\, AIA– President\, AIA San Fernando Valley & Principal\, Gilliam Architects\nJodie Mendelson\, AIA – Principal\, JAM Project Management\n\nHOW YOU CAN HELP? (1:00pm – 1:30pm) \n\nGreg Kochanowski\, AIA\, ASLA – Design Principal\, Practice & Founder\, The Wild: A Research Lab\nMohamed Sharif\, AIA\, RIBA – Partner\, Sharif\, Lynch: Architecture & Director\, Undergraduate Program in Architectural Studies and Graduate Program Design Faculty\, UCLA Architecture and Urban Design\n\n  \nREGISTER HERE\nDuring this program\, you will learn more about: \n\nRebuilding Resources\nHow to apply for permits w/ EPIC LA\nLike for Like Rebuild Parameters\n\nNew Construction (beyond Like for Like) in wildfire impacted areas\n\n\nTemporary Housing Permits and ADU opportunities\nRebuilding Workshops\nProspective changes to the Building Code \nOne-Stop Permitting Centers\nAny additional changes as directed in recent Executive Orders\n\nExecutive Order N-20-25\nExecutive Order N-4-25\nAdditional orders/ updates related to recovery and rebuilding efforts.\n\n\n\nCLICK HERE to read more about AIA in California’s coordinated action plan to respond to the wildfires. \nFEATURED SPEAKERS:\n \nCiara Barnett\, P.E. – Assistant Deputy Director\, Los Angeles County Public Works & Co-Chair of the LA County Rebuilding Program \nCiara Barnett is an Assistant Deputy Director at Los Angeles County Public Works. She has been an employee of the County of Los Angeles for 25 years and has extensive government experience in municipal services. \nShe is a registered civil engineer with a Master of Science in Structural Engineering and a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from Cal Poly Pomona. She is a Certified Access Specialist and is currently serving as President of the City and County Engineers Association. \n  \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nMitch Glaser\, AICP – Assistant Deputy Director\, Los Angeles County Regional Planning \nMitch Glaser has been a member of the LA County Planning team for over 23 years. He has held various roles in code enforcement\, long-range planning\, and current planning\, and formerly served as a Hearing Officer. In his current role as an Assistant Deputy Director in the Current Planning Division\, he is helping residents and businesses in Altadena\, Sunset Mesa\, and other unincorporated communities rebuild and recover after the Eaton and Palisades fires. \nOPENING REMARKS:\n \nCarina Mills\, AIA – 2025 AIA California President & Senior Director of Talent Management\, RDC-S111 \nCarina Mills began her volunteer service with the American Institute of Architects (AIA) in 2014\, and ten years later\, she is serving as President of AIA California and its 11\,000 members. An architect with a deep love for her profession\, Carina also has a tenacious commitment to change aspects of the AEC industry. Like many who were born and raised in the Pacific Northwest\, she grew up an avid environmentalist and pursued a career in architecture\, hopeful about making buildings better for the environment and its occupants. Motivated to support her industry and peers\, she is now in her 6th year with the executive leadership team at AIA California and working diligently to address environmental and social issues responsibly. \nOutside her volunteer roles\, Carina serves as the Senior Director of Talent Management for a multi-disciplinary practice in Long Beach\, Studio 111-RDC where she focuses her experience and skills on empowering colleagues to be even more engaged and successful professionals. In both her AIA and practice roles\, she continues to advocate for evolving models of mentorship to make talent development more intentional and inclusive. \n \nChava Danielson\, AIA – 2025 President\, AIA Los Angeles & Principal\, DSH // architecture \nChava Danielson\, AIA\, a native Angeleno\, is Principal of DSH // architecture\, with specialties in design\, project advocacy\, and serving non-profit organizations committed to their communities. She focuses on imparting beauty and sensitive programming to recharge underserved neighborhoods through educational\, therapeutic and residential projects. \nDanielson is Adjunct Professor at the USC School of Architecture. She currently co-chairs the AIA Los Angeles’ Government Outreach Committee and has served as a Director for the Los Angeles Forum for Architecture and Urban Design. She holds an M.Arch. from the Graduate School of Design at Harvard University and a B.A. in Comparative Literature from the University of California\, Berkeley. \n \nJonathan Gilliam\, AIA – President\, AIA San Fernando Valley & Principal\, Gilliam Architects \nPrincipal of Gilliam Architects\, 2025 President of AIA San Fernando Valley\, and board member of the Valley Economic Alliance. Gilliam Architects focuses on custom residential\, ranging in scale from ADU conversions to high-end residential with an emphasis on providing affordable and functional design solutions to our clients. \n \nJodie Mendelson\, AIA – Principal\, JAM Project Management \nJodie Mendelson\, AIA is a licensed architect and the owner of JAM Project Management\, a project and construction management advisory consultancy in Los Angeles\, California\, that focuses on culture and entertainment\, healthcare\, and mixed-use developments – both historic and contemporary. Jodie wants to help educate Angelenos on the rebuild process and to connect AEC experts to form design-build partnerships and share resources. \nHOW YOU CAN HELP?\n \nGreg Kochanowski\, AIA\, ASLA – Design Principal\, Practice & Founder\, The Wild: A Research Lab \nGreg is a licensed architect\, landscape designer\, and educator in California with over 26 years of experience. His work weaves together architecture\, landscape\, and urbanism to create sustainable\, equitable\, and innovative environments that honor and enhance the unique qualities of place. Building on this foundation\, Greg’s research emphasizes holistic design processes that foster resilience and harmony between natural systems\, culture\, infrastructure\, and development\, addressing the complex challenges posed by climate change. \nGreg’s work has been featured in venues such as the Venice and Rotterdam Biennales and has received recognition\, including the Architectural League of New York’s Young Architects Forum Award and honors from the AIALA\, AIAPF\, ASLA\, and AIACA. He has presented at ASLA and AIA National Conventions\, sharing insights on Southern California’s Wildland-Urban Interface and its recurring fire\, flood\, and debris flow cycles\, exploring broader climate impacts across the Western U.S. and globally. \nHe is the author of The Wild and the upcoming Wildlands in the Expanded Field: Designing in the Pyrocene (Routledge Press\, 2026). In connection with issues of wildfire and climate\, Greg’s research also delves into affordable housing strategies aimed at addressing pressing social and environmental challenges. This includes innovative ownership models and housing solutions for vulnerable populations\, emphasizing equitable\, resilient\, and sustainable communities. \nAs Partner and Director of Design at Practice in Pasadena\, CA\, and Founder of The Wild: A Research Lab\, a nonprofit addressing urban climate issues\, he advances design research and advocacy by bridging innovative practice with critical research. He currently serves on the Board of Community Design Group and previously served as Co-President of the Los Angeles Forum for Architecture and Urban Design. \n \nMohamed Sharif\, AIA\, RIBA – Partner\, Sharif\, Lynch: Architecture & Director\, Undergraduate Program in Architectural Studies and Graduate Program Design Faculty\, UCLA Architecture and Urban Design \nMohamed Sharif is an Associate Adjunct Professor at UCLA’s Department of Architecture and Design\, where he teaches graduate and undergraduate courses and directs the undergraduate program. Recently\, he worked with Professor Hitoshi Abe on a multi-year design research platform focused on resilience and regenerative urbanism. \nHis practice\, Sharif\, Lynch: Architecture\, with Todd Lynch\, has completed several award-winning projects in Los Angeles. \nSharif’s work has been published in journals and periodicals\, including 306090\, a+u\, arq\, Constructs\, JAE\, the Getty Center\, Log\, and POOL. He served on the arq editorial board (Cambridge University Press\, 2006–2016) and was President of the Los Angeles Forum for Architecture and Urban Design (2007–2009)\, later joining its Advisory Board (2010–2016). \n \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://www.aialosangeles.org/event/rebuilding-recovery-los-angeles-county-status-update/
LOCATION:Virtual on Zoom
CATEGORIES:Architecture in Healthcare Committee,Committees,Networking,Presentation
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