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SUMMARY:Proton Therapy: What No One Tells You
DESCRIPTION:Click here for Ticket Purchase Instructions & Support. \nEVENT DETAILS\nHigh-performing proton therapy doesn’t start with the machine—it starts with the decisions you make early. Proton therapy is reshaping cancer care\, but delivering these facilities is anything but straightforward. The biggest risks\, and opportunities\, are locked in long before design begins\, at the intersection of clinical goals\, system selection\, and project realities. \nThis session brings an integrated AEC lens to one of the most complex facility types in healthcare. We’ll examine how the choice between single-room and multi-room systems drives critical planning and design outcomes from space and shielding to infrastructure\, cost\, and feasibility. Grounded in project experience\, our team will share strategies and lessons learned to improve certainty\, streamline delivery\, and avoid common pitfalls. If you’re evaluating proton therapy\, this session will help you make smarter early decisions and set your project up for success from day one. \n  \nSPEAKERS\n \nFranck LeBousse – Principal\, Stantec \nFranck is a hands-on architect with more than 30 years of experience in architecture and design. For over a decade Franck has focused on bringing unique solutions to healthcare and proton therapy projects. His award-winning designs demonstrate his ability to blend complex technical elements with contextual aesthetic solutions. His efforts were recently recognized at a national level for his work on the New York Proton Center and Penn Medicine Presbyterian Proton Therapy Center. Franck is a regular speaker at NAPT and PTCOG conferences where he advocates for the advancement of architecture and design in healthcare and proton therapy. \n  \n \nMartina Botturi – Managing Principal\, BR+A Consulting Engineers\n \nMartina Botturi is Managing Principal of BR+A’s Los Angeles office and an electrical engineer specializing in the design of particle therapy facilities. With more than 15 years of experience and projects spanning multiple countries\, she works closely with proton therapy equipment vendors\, healthcare organizations\, and project teams to optimize facility infrastructure and navigate the technical complexities of proton therapy projects. Her expertise bridges the gap between clinical technology\, facility design\, and project delivery to support efficient and successful implementation of these highly specialized centers. \n  \n \nRudy Amato – Project Executive | Proton & Imaging SME – DPR Construction  \nRudy Amato serves as DPR Construction’s National Healthcare Proton Therapy Subject Matter Expert\, providing leadership and technical guidance across complex proton therapy projects nationwide. As an industry-leading expert with extensive experience in proton therapy delivery\, vendor coordination\, construction quality control\, and facility commissioning\, he brings specialized expertise in system integration\, mass-concrete quality control\, radiation-shielding coordination\, and commissioning readiness to support the safe\, precise\, and reliable delivery of advanced cancer treatment facilities. \n  \nAIA CES: 2.0 LU|HSW Approved\nLEARNING OBJECTIVES \n1) Understand how early decisions shape outcomes: Compare single-room and multi-room proton therapy systems and how each choice influences planning\, space\, and clinical workflow.\n2) Learn how system selections translate into real design implications: Explore the architectural\, structural\, and MEP demands of proton therapy—from shielding and infrastructure to coordination across disciplines.\n3) Gain insight into evaluating the impact of early choices on project success: How system selection affects feasibility\, including cost\, schedule\, constructability\, and long-term flexibility.\n4) Apply integrated strategies to improve delivery: Identify practical ways to align clinical\, design\, and construction teams to reduce risk\, streamline delivery\, and achieve high-performing outcomes. \n  \nTRANSPORTATION & PARKING INFORMATION\nMetro:\nThe Stantec Office is conveniently located just one block south of the 7th Street Metro Station\, making it easily accessible by public transit. \nParking:\nYou can park underneath the 801 S. Figueroa building (expensive)\, with entry to the parking ramp from the south side of 8th Street.\nFor more affordable parking options\, there is a garage next door at 990 W 8th Street\, which can also be accessed from Francisco Street.
URL:https://www.aialosangeles.org/event/proton-therapy-what-no-one-tells-you/
LOCATION:Stantec\, 801 S Figueroa St\, Third Floor\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90017\, United States
CATEGORIES:Committees,Healthcare,Learning Units,Partner Program,Presentation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260723T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260723T203000
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SUMMARY:Creatives in Conversation – Between Space and Story: Art\, Architecture\, and the Making of Experience
DESCRIPTION:Click here for Ticket Purchase Instructions & Support. \nEVENT DETAILS\nCreatives in Conversation – Between Space and Story: Art\, Architecture\, and the Making of Experience. \nWhat transforms space into experience? This panel brings creatives who explore how practices across disciplines shape the way we perceive\, inhabit\, and remember the built environment.\n \nFrom the legacy of modernist architecture to the expressive potential of infrastructure and the conceptual language of contemporary art\, each panelist approaches space as both a physical construct and a cultural narrative. \nThrough their work\, materials\, systems\, and form become tools for storytelling—bridging the personal and the collective\, the intimate and the civic.\n \nSet at the MAK Center at the Schindler House\, the conversation will examine how art and architecture intersect to create meaning\, provoke engagement\, and redefine the boundaries between object\, environment\, and experience. \n  \nClick HERE to support the Interior Architecture Committee & Creatives in Conversation. \nClick HERE to learn more about our moderator and speakers! \n  \nPARKING\n\nNon-restricted street parking is available nearby (early arrival recommended).\nA public parking garage is also located at Kings Road & Santa Monica Boulevard (northeast corner).\n\nKings Road Municipal Parking Structure – 8383 CA-2 \, West Hollywood\, CA 90069  + Map\nParking fees $1 per 20 minutes\, up to $8 if arriving before 6pm\, up to $5 if arriving after 6pm. First hour free for all cars during the daytime\, additional hour free for anyone charging — just tell the attendant on your way out that you were charging. You may still pay the max if you are there long enough.\nGarage closes at 2:30 am\n\n\n\n  \nRideshare (Uber/Lyft) is encouraged for convenience.
URL:https://www.aialosangeles.org/event/creatives-in-conversation-between-space-and-story-art-architecture-and-the-making-of-experience/
LOCATION:MAK Center at the Schindler House\, 835 Kings Rd\, West Hollywood\, CA\, 90069\, United States
CATEGORIES:Committees,Community,Interior Architecture Committee,Presentation
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SUMMARY:Charging Ahead: CALGreen EV Requirements for New Construction
DESCRIPTION:EVENT DETAILS\nOne of the biggest topics that building owners and operators need to be aware of in 2025 are important changes taking effect for electric vehicles (EVs) and EV infrastructure for California’s Green Building Code. California is aiming to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by requiring more light\, medium\, and heavy-duty EV charging opportunities for the increased forecast of EV on California’s roadways. Part of that solution is providing more charging opportunities in new construction and major retrofits as the customer demand for charging increases. \nThis training summarizes the new and revised requirements in the California Green Building Code for light\, medium\, and heavy-duty EV requirements\, and directs participants to informational resources that provide more in-depth information. These new requirements are mandated for multiple building types and parking lot designs for new construction and major retrofits. Join us to begin learning what the new California Green Building Code means to you and your customers. \nThis is a virtual event. Registered attendees will be sent a zoom link 24 hours prior to the event in the event confirmation email. \n  \nSPEAKERS\n \nGrant Alpert – Consultant\, West Monroe Partners \nGrant Alpert is a consultant with over 9 years of experience in automated driving and sustainability. He brings expertise in project management\, data analysis\, and strategic communication\, with experience across renewable energy\, automotive\, and sustainability sectors. He has spent time working on algorithms for automated driving at General Motors and various renewable deployment methods and technologies from his graduate degree consulting projects at the University of Michigan. \nHe is passionate about mitigating and adapting to the effects of climate change to make the world a better place for the next generation. His current focus is on building codes and appliance standards\, with an engineering lens driven by past experience in the automotive sector. \nGrant has dual master’s degrees in Business Administration and Sustainable Systems from University of Michigan\, and a bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Berkeley. \n \nDave Intner\, AIA – Architect\, SCE \nDave Intner is a Licensed Architect\, LEED AP\, and Certified Energy Manager with Southern California Edison’s Codes & Standards team.  A graduate of Cal Poly SLO\, Dave provides education and outreach supporting Building Decarbonization and Energy Code Compliance Improvement. He leads several initiatives focusing on zero net carbon design and energy codes\, including case study books showcasing nonresidential and multifamily Zero Net Carbon design projects. Other roles at SCE have included managing the field engineering group and providing direct design and incentive support to high-performing LEED and net-zero buildings in the Savings by Design Program. \nPrior to SCE\, Dave practiced architecture for 15 years on buildings of just about every type including custom residential\, affordable housing\, university buildings\, and cultural facilities. A LEED Accredited Professional for over 20 years\, Dave also guided several early high-performance projects through the full LEED certification process. \nDave is the current Vice Chair of the AIA California Climate Action Committee\, is a board member of CABEC (the California Building Energy Consultants)\, a past board member of USGBC Los Angeles and has served on the LEED Energy and Atmosphere Technical Advisory Group (EA-TAG). He is also a Past President of the AIA Ventura County. \n  \nAIA CES: 1.0 LU|HSW Approved\n1 hour California MCE (Net Zero Carbon Design)\nLEARNING OBJECTIVES \n1. Identify the structure\, scope\, and applicability of CALGreen Title 24\, Part 11 as it relates to EV infrastructure requirements for residential and non‑residential buildings\, including mandatory and voluntary provisions. \n2. Interpret key updates in the 2025 CALGreen code cycle\, including requirements effective January 2026 affecting EVSE‑installed spaces\, connector standards (J3400)\, and changes to multifamily EV infrastructure classifications. \n3. Apply CALGreen EV requirements to real‑world design scenarios\, evaluating impacts on parking layouts\, electrical load planning\, conduit sizing\, and project scope for new construction\, additions\, and alterations. \n4. Assess the role of Automatic Load Management Systems (ALMS) in meeting CALGreen EV charging requirements while minimizing electrical service upgrades and maintaining code compliance. \n5. Navigate CALGreen compliance documentation and local enforcement processes\, including use of compliance forms\, coordination with Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs)\, and interpretation of feasibility exceptions for EV infrastructure. \n  \nTHANK YOU TO OUR SPONSOR!\n 
URL:https://www.aialosangeles.org/event/charging-ahead-calgreen-ev-requirements-for-new-construction/
LOCATION:Virtual on Zoom
CATEGORIES:Learning Units,Partner Program,Presentation,Professional Development
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260813T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260813T123000
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SUMMARY:AIA|LA & LADWP Development Services:  2026 Quarterly Meetings - 08.13.26
DESCRIPTION:AIA|LA & LADWP Development Services: 2025 Quarterly Meetings\n\nThis is a virtual meeting hosted on LADPW’s WebEx platform. Please register in advance to receive the link to access the meeting. \nThese quarterly meetings serve as a forum for AIA members to connect directly with LADWP leadership and discuss opportunities and strategies to improve development services. \nThe schedule for 2026: \nThursday\, March 5 (11:30 am – 12:30 pm) – RSVP HERE\nThursday\, May 7  (11:30 am – 12:30 pm) – RSVP HERE\nThursday\, August 13  (11:30 am – 12:30 pm) –  RSVP HERE\nThursday\,  November 5 (11:30 am – 12:30 pm) – RSVP HERE\nPlease share your specific issues\, recommendations\, challenges\, and/or questions in advance\, and we’ll add them to the agenda for each meeting.  Email us here = Will@aialosangeles.org. \n\nFor more information about AIA LA GO!\, the AIA LA Government Outreach Committee\, please CLICK HERE. \n  \nPRIME 2026 AIA|LA ADVOCACY PRIORITY w/ LADWP: \nAIA|LA is requesting LADWP leadership to institute the following protocol\, which we believe will substantially improve development services: \nTo require review/approval of the Service Planner (Office Team) and ESR (Field Team) should occur during the normal Plan Check Period – Avoids delays that happen when approval occurs during construction and when the ESR first sees a project late in the construction process. \nMORE CONTEXT: \nPowering Progress: How AIA|LA and LADWP Are Redesigning Collaboration \nSince 2021\, AIA Los Angeles and LADWP have been breaking down silos through a pioneering series of quarterly roundtables. What began as a conversation has evolved into a powerful engine for problem-solving\, connecting the architects who envision our city with the utility experts who power it. \nThe Mission: From Transaction to Trust – \nThese forums are about more than just permits; they are about building a shared culture of trust and empathy. By aligning the priorities of LADWP personnel with private sector designers\, we are testing new methods to tackle Los Angeles’ biggest challenges—from the housing crisis to the urban heat island effect. We recognize that environmental justice\, electrification\, and urban design are deeply interconnected\, requiring a unified approach to infrastructure. \nTurning Talk into Action – These quarterly deep-dives allow us to: \n\nModernize Standards: We are analyzing how equipment size and “cultural habits” regarding utility placement impact the beauty and safety of our streets.\nInnovate: From exploring self-certification to piloting new technologies\, we are identifying the obstacles that slow down progress.\nBenchmark: We are looking at regional best practices to integrate trees and landscaping with utility infrastructure\, ensuring a greener public realm.\n\nReal Results: The impact of this partnership is already visible on the ground. Together\, we have achieved: \n\nFaster processing for utility permits.\nCritical streamlining for Executive Directive 1 (100% Affordable Housing) projects.\nSmarter financial solutions\, including the amortization of line extensions.\nGreater flexibility for construction staging and transformer placement.\n\nA Model for the Future: \nWe believe this partnership sets the standard for how City departments should engage with the private sector. By celebrating these wins\, we hope to show the public that when architects and utilities collaborate\, the entire city benefits. \n 
URL:https://www.aialosangeles.org/event/aiala-ladwp-development-services-2026-quarterly-meetings-08-13-26/
LOCATION:Virtual on Zoom
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Committees,Networking,Presentation,Roundtable
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SUMMARY:AIA|LA Quarterly Roundtables w/ Los Angeles City Planning (LACP) - August 2026
DESCRIPTION:AIA|LA Quarterly Roundtables w/ Los Angeles City Planning (LACP) \nAdvocate. Innovate. Streamline. Join the conversation directly shaping the built environment of Los Angeles. \nThese virtual meetings are organized by the AIA|LA Government Outreach (GO!) Committee. \nREGISTER HERE\nNavigating the regulatory landscape of Los Angeles is often one of the most complex challenges architects face. The AIA|LA Quarterly Roundtables offer an exclusive\, high-level dialogue directly with the leadership of Los Angeles City Planning (LACP). This is your opportunity to cut through the red tape\, gain immediate clarity on shifting departmental processes\, and directly advocate for the code clean-ups necessary to make your projects more feasible. \nProspective Roundtable Topics: To ensure these sessions remain highly relevant\, future agendas will pivot to address the most pressing legislative and departmental priorities impacting your practice\, including: \n\nZoning Code Clean-Up: Identifying and reforming specific hindrances\, such as 14’ ground floor minimums.\nStatewide Housing Initiatives: Practical implementation of SB 79\, AB 130\, SB 131\, and other key bills.\nThe Tech Shift: How AI\, automation\, and new technologies are altering regulatory compliance.\nNeighborhood Evolution: Navigating the Missing Middle\, Corner Stores in SFRs\, the Small Lot Ordinance\, ADUs\, and the Livable Communities Initiative.\n\nPlanning Updates: Real-time updates on Community Plans and the refinement or sunsetting of outdated Specific Plans. \n2026 Schedule (Virtual via Zoom) \n\nTuesday\, January 27 | 9:00 am – 10:30 am (in-person at LA City Hall)\nWednesday\, April 22 | 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm – RSVP HERE.\nTuesday\, August 18 | 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm – RSVP HERE.\nWednesday\, November 18 | 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm – RSVP HERE.\n\nDon’t let policy happen to your practice—help shape it. RSVP today to secure your spot at the table. \nFor more information about AIA LA GO!\, the AIA LA Government Outreach Committee\, please CLICK HERE.
URL:https://www.aialosangeles.org/event/aiala-quarterly-roundtables-w-los-angeles-city-planning-lacp-august-2026/
LOCATION:Virtual on Zoom
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Committees,Networking,Presentation,Roundtable
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260821T080000
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SUMMARY:Purposeful 2026
DESCRIPTION:Click here for Ticket Purchase Instructions & Support.\nEVENT DETAILS\n\nBy shifting focus this year to more modular systems and creative solutions\, can we also explore how we can improve healthcare services to under-served populations with limited resources and/or space? \n  \nPlease join us for a diverse panel of inspiring & educational speakers who will speak to the above as well as how can we better address practitioner needs and provider concerns too. \n  \nGroup charette focus:  One scale (not location) for outpatient clinic with blend of services. \n  \nSpeakers will be announced soon! Thank you for your interest- We hope to see you in August! \n\n  \nClick HERE to stay informed on programing for Purposeful 2026! \nClick HERE to support Purposeful 2026! \n  \nLEARNING UNITS\nInfo forthcoming. \n  \nPARKING\nParking will be available at RLA (Restauracion Los Angeles) Church Parking located at 4409 W Adams Blvd\, Los Angeles\, CA 90016. \nPrepaid Parking is $10 in advance & $15 on the day of the event. We do not accept cash. You may pay by debit or credit card via Square. \nClick HERE to purchase advanced parking for Purposeful.
URL:https://www.aialosangeles.org/event/purposeful-2026/
LOCATION:Center for Communities\, 4450 West Adams\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90016
CATEGORIES:Committees,Conference,Healthcare,Presentation,Programs + Conferences
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SUMMARY:Nonresidential Overview of Energy Code Changes for Schools
DESCRIPTION:EVENT DETAILS\nJoin us for this one-hour session where we will review the 2025 Energy Code Mandatory and Prescriptive updates for nonresidential school buildings such as envelope\, mechanical\, covered process\, photovoltaic\, and battery storage building systems. In addition\, we will cover the new electric-ready and performance compliance metrics introduced in the 2025 Energy Code. \n  \nThis is a virtual event. Registered attendees will be sent a zoom link 24 hours prior to the event in the event confirmation email. \n  \nSPEAKERS\n \nGina Rodda – Owner of Gabel Energy \nGina Rodda is currently the Owner of Gabel Energy out of Castro Valley\, California\, and has been in the energy modeling field since 1991. She is an energy analyst performing a wide range of responsibilities in both residential and nonresidential construction pertaining to compliance standards and energy modeling within the United States\, while specializing in California Building Code. California local ordinances (or Reach codes) supporting electrification and electric preferred for multifamily\, hotel/motel and nonresidential buildings dictates much of the work Gabel Energy provides in Northern California in which Gabel Energy has been an active leader in heat pump mechanical equipment design choices as supported by the Energy Code and compliance software modeling. \nGina has worked with Energy Code Ace as a subject matter expert developing and supporting trainings\, resources and tools on the Residential and Nonresidential Title 24 Building Energy Efficiency Standards for building department staff\, energy consultants\, engineers\, contractors and architects. \nGina also works as a respected subject matter expert informing the statewide code development process since the 2013 Building Code cycle. \nAIA CES: 1.0 LU|HSW Approved\nLEARNING OBJECTIVES\n– Review the new 2025 compliance metrics for schools\n– Review the 2025 Energy Code changes for envelope features for schools\n– Review the 2025 Energy Code changes for mechanical systems for schools\n– Review the 2025 Energy Code changes for solar and battery requirements for schools\n– Identify where to go for additional resources \n  \nTHANK YOU TO OUR SPONSOR!
URL:https://www.aialosangeles.org/event/nonresidential-overview-of-energy-code-changes-for-schools/
LOCATION:Virtual on Zoom
CATEGORIES:Learning Units,Partner Program,Presentation,Professional Development
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SUMMARY:‘BIO-BASED AND EARTHEN ARCHITECTURE’ AIA LA X RRC WEBINAR SERIES 
DESCRIPTION:BIO-BASED AND EARTHEN ARCHITECTURE’ AIA LA X RRC WEBINAR SERIES \n \n  \n \n  \nIn collaboration with The Regenerative Rebuild Collective\, AIA|LA brings to you a series of webinars to explore best practices in bio-based and earthen architecture. \nEarthen and bio-based construction materials have been successfully utilized for millennia in climates similar to Southern California’s\, and modern engineering has further demonstrated their safety\, structural viability\, and environmental benefits. These materials exhibit inherent fire resistance; are carbon-beneficial or carbon-neutral; have the ability to actively filter interior environments; do not require chemical additives such as flame retardants\, solvents\, or heavy metals to achieve high performance metrics; and can be manufactured from local or regional soils\, fibers\, and aggregates. \nDespite the myriad benefits\, and due to the systemic failures of our society\, architects in Southern California are either unaware of their existence or lack the knowledge to incorporate these materials into safe\, scalable\, and innovative architecture. This 8-part webinar series brings together some of our industry’s leading professionals to showcase how these materials are being implemented and how these materials can help us achieve a lower-carbon and healthier built world. \nThe Regenerative Rebuild Collective (RRC)\, in collaboration with AIA | LA Building Performance & Regulations Committee (BP&R) and the Committee on the Environment (COTE)\, brings you a webinar series diving into the world of bio-based and earthen architecture. \nThe series starts September 9th\, with webinars running each Wednesday at 10 am (PDT) / 6 pm (GMT+1) through October 28th. \nREGISTER ON ZOOM. \nWeek 1: Sep. 9th – WHAT IS BIO-BASED AND EARTHEN ARCHITECTURE?\nWeek 2: Sep. 16th – STRAW\nWeek 3: Sep. 23rd – EARTHEN BLOCK\nWeek 4: Sep. 30th – LIGHT STRAW CLAY AND COB\nWeek 5: Oct. 7th – HEMPLIME\nWeek 6: Oct. 14th – BIO-BASED AND EARTHEN FINISHES\nWeek 7: Oct. 21st  – IMPLEMENTING BIO-BASED AND EARTHEN ARCHITECTURE AND STRUCTURES\nWeek 8: Oct. 28th – LEARNING FROM EUROPE \nREGISTER ON ZOOM:  Attend as many of the series as you have time to join! \nCLICK HERE to learn more about the Regenerative Rebuild Collective \nSCHEDULE\n9/9 WEEK 1: WHAT IS BIO-BASED AND EARTHEN ARCHITECTURE? \nAn introduction and overview of bio-based materials\, their benefits\, and preference among end-users. \nLeigh Christy\, FAIA\, LEED AP BD+C – Principal\, Perkins & Will\nLuke Lombardi – Associate | Building Performance\, Buro Happold & Co-lead\, Carbon Leadership Forum (CLF) Los Angeles Hub\nDr. Arta Yazdanseta – Assistant Professor\, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute’s School of Architecture \n9/16 WEEK 2: STRAW\nAn introduction to straw bale and straw-panel architecture. \nAnni Tilt\, AIA – Principal\, Arkin Tilt Architects\nR. Gavin Knowles – Principal + Founder\, Knowles Architect \nPaul Lewis\, FAIA – Principal\, LTL Architects \n9/23 WEEK 3: EARTHEN BLOCK\nAn introduction to Adobe and CEB architecture\, and earthen finishes. \nK. Ben Loescher\, AIA – Founding Principal\, Terrain \nGodfrey Riddle\, MPA – Founder & President\, Civic Saint \n9/30 WEEK 4: LIGHT STRAW CLAY & COB\nAn introduction to light straw clay and cob architecture. \nSasha Rabin – Founder\, Earthen Shelter\nSteve Goodhew – Professor of Environmental Building and Discipline Leader\, School of Art\, Design and Architecture\, University of Plymouth \n10/7 WEEK 5: HEMPLIME \nAn introduction to hemp-lime architecture. \nCaroline Dunn\, AIA\, CPHD – Founder & Principal\, BIOBUILD\nDr. Eshrar Latif – Associate Professor at the Welsh School of Architecture\, Cardiff University\nAaron Grail – Founder\, Aaron Grail Construction \n10/14 WEEK 6: BIO-BASED AND EARTHEN FINISHES\nAn overview of bio-based and earthen finishes available or in development. \nNatalie Yon-Eriksson – Founder\, Earth and Flax\nGina Ciganik – CEO\, Habitable \n10/21 WEEK 7: IMPLEMENTING BIO-BASED AND EARTHEN ARCHITECTURE & STRUCTURES \nAnthony Dente\, P.E.\, LEED AP – CEO\, Verdant Structural Engineers\nDavid Arkin\, AIA – Arkin Tilt Architects \nK. Ben Loescher\, AIA – Founding Principal\, Terrain \nWilfredo Paz Bermudez\, P.E. –  \n10/28 WEEK 8: CLOSING – LEARNING FROM EUROPE \nAn overview of EU policy and successful projects. \nSpeaker TBC\n2nd Speaker TBC\n3rd Speaker TBC \nSPEAKER BIOS\n9/9 WEEK 1: WHAT IS BIO-BASED AND EARTHEN ARCHITECTURE? \n \nLeigh Christy\, FAIA\, LEED AP BD+C – Principal\, Perkins & Will \nLeigh Christy\, FAIA\, LEED AP BD+C\, is a Principal at Perkins&Will leading projects at the interface of architecture and urban design with underlying emphases on environment and engagement. She leads the global design firm’s Innovation Incubator micro-grant program and sits on its Research and Technology Councils. She also co-chairs the ULI LA Innovation Council\, supporting the Urban Land Institute’s net zero carbon goals and exploring new methods to do so. Leigh graduated with degrees in architecture from the University of Michigan and the University of California\, Berkeley. An adjunct faculty member of Woodbury University from 2008 to 2014\, Leigh continues to sit on design juries and guest lecture at universities across the country. \n \nLuke Lombardi – Associate | Building Performance\, Buro Happold & Co-lead\, Carbon Leadership Forum (CLF) Los Angeles Hub \nLuke Lombardi stands at the forefront of sustainable practices in the built environment\, leveraging his expertise as a structural engineer to influence materials\, design\, and construction to improve sustainability outcomes. As a leader in reducing embodied carbon\, Luke actively contributes as co-chair of the SE 2050 program and co-lead of the Carbon Leadership Forum (CLF) Los Angeles Hub\, which he helped establish in 2020. With a focus on innovation\, Luke is committed to transforming both new and existing buildings\, employing principles of circularity\, strategic design\, and mindful material selection to foster a more sustainable future. \n \nDr. Arta Yazdanseta – Assistant Professor\, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute’s School of Architecture \nDr. Arta Yazdanseta is a building physicist and Assistant Professor of Technology at Rensselaer’s Center for Architecture\, Science and Ecology (CASE). She engineers bio-aggregate materials across three interlocking scales\, spanning material chemistry\, assembly design\, and regional bio-circular supply chains\, turning lab-tested properties into assemblies that manage energy flow and sequester carbon. A former SHoP Architects and hanrahanMeyers designer\, she partners with manufacturers and builders to carry findings from bench to full-scale prototype. She holds a patent on a flatpack hempcrete formwork system\, is co-PI on the DOE-funded HeRS project\, and leads Habitat Atlas\, proof that bio-based materials can be measured\, trusted\, and built at scale. Arta holds a Doctor of Design and Master of Design from Harvard GSD and a B.Arch from Pratt Institute. \n9/16 WEEK 2: STRAW \n \nAnni Tilt\, AIA – Principal\, Arkin Tilt Architects \nAnni Tilt\, AIA\, is a principal of Arkin Tilt Architects. Three-time winner of the Acterra Business Award for the Sustainable Built Environment and numerous design awards\, their work has been recognized and published nationally and internationally for excellence in design and sustainability. With a BSE in Civil Engineering from Princeton University\, a M Arch from UC Berkeley\, and as a founding member of the California Straw Building Association (CASBA)\, Anni aims to advance the intersection of architecture\, engineering\, and ecology. ATA has a portfolio of nearly 50 built straw-based structures – both residential and commercial – and has pioneered several hybrid straw bale wall systems pushing the envelope of climate-resilient building. \n \nR. Gavin Knowles – Principal + Founder\, Knowles Architect \nR. Gavin Knowles\, RA\, is the Founder of Knowles Architect\, Inc.\, a full-services architecture firm focused on the highly personalized and place-based design of residences\, restaurants\, and other facilities which celebrate their connection to the natural world and long-term land stewardship. His work integrates bio-based construction techniques to enhance the life of building occupants by creating bonds of affection between them and local ecologies while fostering bonds of economy between the building’s construction and local land communities. Prior to founding his own firm\, Gavin was a Principal at Lundberg Design in San Francisco and a designer at William McDonough + Partners in Charlottesville\, VA. He holds an M. Arch degree from the University of California\, Berkeley and a B.S. in Architecture from the University of Virginia. \n \nPaul Lewis\, FAIA – Principal\, LTL Architects \nPaul Lewis\, FAIA\, is a Principal at LTL Architects based in New York City and Professor at Princeton University School of Architecture. LTL has received a National Design Award\, the NY State AIA Firm of the Year\, and has been inducted into the ID Hall of Fame. They are the authors of Manual of Biogenic House Sections (2022)\, Manual of Section (2016)\, as well as monographs Intensities (2013)\, Opportunistic Architecture (2008) and Situation Normal….Pamphlet Architecture #21 (1998). Paul received a BA from Wesleyan University and an M.Arch from Princeton University\, and is a recent past president of The Architectural League of New York. \n9/23 WEEK 3: EARTHEN BLOCK \n \nK. Ben Loescher\, AIA – Founding Principal\, Terrain \nBen Loescher is the founding Principal of Terrain\, a California architecture firm pioneering innovations in earthen construction\, and founder of the advocacy group Adobeisnotsoftware. He recently designed and permitted California’s first two modern adobe homes and its first compressed earth block home under the International Building Code. A leader in code reform\, Loescher successfully overturned an industry proposal to remove adobe from the building code and helped establish The Masonry Society’s Earthen Modular Masonry Committee to develop national structural standards. He has also served as Chair of the United States trade association for Earthen Construction and is active in Adobe in Action\, a New Mexico-based earthen housing non-profit. \n \nGodfrey Riddle\, MPA – Founder & President\, Civic Saint \nGodfrey Riddle\, MPA\, is the Founder and President of Civic Saint\, an innovative social enterprise disrupting traditional real estate through advanced alternative material science. An Echoing Green Fellow and Aspen Ideas Fellow\, Godfrey stands at the intersection of spatial equity and climate-resilient architecture. Under his leadership\, Civic Saint engineered the proprietary GeoNova™ compressed earth block (CEB) ecosystem—a low-carbon\, modular masonry system manufactured from 90% local waste soil that recently achieved an accredited lab-verified compressive strength of 2\,110 PSI\, outperforming standard concrete. Driven by his background in architectural studies and public administration\, Godfrey leverages circular-economy manufacturing to replace carbon-heavy construction with high-performance earthen sanctuaries called Stonehomes\, establishing scalable\, safe\, and sustainable homeownership frameworks within historically redlined urban cores. \n9/30 WEEK 4: LIGHT STRAW CLAY / COB \n \nSasha Rabin – Founder\, Earthen Shelter \nSasha Rabin started her natural building journey in 2002\, when she did an apprenticeship at the Cob Cottage Company. Since then\, she has taught extensively with organizations such as The Yestermorrow Design Build School\, The Canelo Project\, Cal-Earth\, The Solar Living Institute\, and Quail Springs Permaculture. Teaching natural building has brought her as far as the Permaculture Research Institute (PRI) Jordan and PRI Kenya. Sasha is the Natural Building Advocacy Director for Quail Springs\, sits on the board of the Cob Research Institute\, and runs her own organization\, Earthen Shelter. In the past decade\, her work has pivoted to focus more on cob and earthen building testing\, as well as building code and policy. She currently calls northern CA home.   \n  \nSteve Goodhew – Professor of Environmental Building and Discipline Leader\, School of Art\, Design and Architecture\, University of Plymouth \nProfessor Steve Goodhew leads the Environmental Building Research Group at the University of Plymouth. Steve initiated the CobBauge Project and researches into the sustainability and performance of buildings both new and historic. His main research focus is on the use of sustainable natural materials\, particularly earthen walling systems. He specialises in upgrading the thermal performance of heritage buildings\, maintaining their features. Steve leads the MSc in Low Carbon Architectural Engineering and is a Fellow of the RICS\, CIOB and RSA. \n10/7 WEEK 5: HEMPLIME \n \nCaroline Dunn\, AIA\, CPHD – Founder & Principal\, BIOBUILD \nCaroline Dunn\, AIA\, CPHD\, is the founder and principal of BIOBUILD\, a design practice focused on biobased materials and low-carbon construction\, based in Texas and California. \nShe serves as Co-Chair of the AIA Austin Advocacy\, Resiliency + Climate Response Committee\, where she led the effort to adopt Appendix BL (Hemp Lime) into the City of Austin building code. Her work centers on connecting design practice\, building materials research\, and policy to support the transition to lower-carbon buildings. \n \nDr. Eshrar Latif – Associate Professor at the Welsh School of Architecture\, Cardiff University \nDr Eshrar Latif is an Associate Professor at the Welsh School of Architecture\, Cardiff University\, and a member of the University Senate. Trained in architecture\, he is an architectural scientist specialising in sustainable building materials\, building physics and bio-based materials and construction. His PhD examined the hygrothermal performance of hemp-based thermal insulation materials in the UK\, forming the basis of his long-standing research on hemp-lime\, hemp shive\, cob and earth-based systems. His research grants include hemp-lime building monitoring\, optimisation of hygrothermal properties of hemp-lime\, development of hemp-wool bio-envelope systems\, hygrothermal modelling\, durability testing\, and net-zero new-build and retrofit integrated with circular economy principles. He is co-author of Thermal Insulation Materials for Building Applications and has contributed internationally through keynote talks\, technical committees\, doctoral supervision and industry-facing research. \n \nAaron Grail – Founder\, Aaron Grail Construction \nAaron Grail is a licensed California general contractor and founder of Aaron Grail Consulting and Construction\, based in Sebastopol. Inspired by his grandfather — a structural engineer in San Francisco Aaron has been immersed in the building sciences his whole life\, earning his GC license in 2004. \nHe is the first owner-operator of the EReasy hempcrete spray system in California\, and specializes in bio-based and low-carbon building materials for residential and commercial projects. Aaron is an active advocate for natural building code adoption\, a contributor to the Bio-Based Materials Collective and CASBA\, and recently collaborated with Oregon State University on a hemp-lime spray demonstration and training event to advance hempcrete as a mainstream construction solution. \n10/14 WEEK 6: BIO-BASED AND EARTHEN FINISHES \n  \nNatalie Yon-Eriksson – Founder\, Earth and Flax \nNatalie Yon-Eriksson is the founder of Earth + Flax\, a Philadelphia-based company specializing in traditional\, microplastic-free\, and solvent-free home restoration products. Inspired by her Swedish heritage\, she advocates for sustainable\, plant-based materials like linseed oil paint and pine tar. \nGina Ciganik – CEO\, Habitable \nGina Ciganik\, CEO of Habitable\, has been instrumental in growing and scaling the organization’s vision since assuming the role in 2016. \nRecognized nationally for her leadership in transforming human and environmental health\, Gina’s strategic partnerships and innovative practices have reshaped housing standards across the affordable housing sector. With a proven track record of creating healthier spaces–including the groundbreaking 90-unit apartment building\, The Rose–Gina’s leadership drives Habitable’s mission forward. She sees herself as a “dot-connector” and translator who amplifies the organization’s impact\, fostering holistic solutions for planetary health. Determined\, curious\, and joyful\, Gina is committed to creating healthier environments for communities worldwide. \n10/21 WEEK 7: IMPLEMENTING BIO-BASED AND EARTHEN ARCHITECTURE & STRUCTURES \nAnthony Dente\, P.E.\, LEED AP – CEO\, Verdant Structural Engineers \nAnthony Dente\, PE\, LEED AP\, is a licensed engineer across the US\, CEO at both Verdant Structural Engineers (VSE) and Verdant Building Products (VBP)\, and is the vice president of the Cob Research Institute (CRI). With VBP\, he is leading the deployment of their carbon-storing\, straw-insulated wall panels\, developed under the EPA SBIR grant program. VSE assists with permit acquisition as well as product\, research\, and code development for low-carbon structural solutions. He was the lead engineer for the Cob (Monolithic Adobe) Construction Appendix in the International Residential Code\, as well as the Hemp-Lime (Hempcrete) Appendix\, both the first of their kind in the US. Anthony is the chair of the structural sub-committee of the TMS Earthen Modular Masonry Standard Committee developing the much-needed contemporary adobe and CEB building code. Anthony recently authored Essential Cob Construction\, A Guide to Design\, Engineering\, and Building with New Society Publishers. \n  \nDavid Arkin\, AIA – Arkin Tilt Architects \nDavid Arkin\, AIA  is a principal of Arkin Tilt Architects\, a northern California firm founded in 1997 with a focus on the intersection of design and ecology\, including straw-bale and rammed earth\, renewable energy systems\, greywater\, and reused & biobased materials. For ten years\, David served as Director of the California Straw Building Association (CASBA)\, advocating for natural building systems in the building codes\, and publishing ‘Straw Bale Building Details\, An Illustrated Guide for Design and Construction’.  He served as co-Chair of the AIA’s 2030 Commitment Working Group; in 2025 he created and co-hosted the monthly ‘Grow ‘n’ Tell’ webinar for the Bio-Based Materials Collective (BBMC). A native of Wisconsin\, David studied architecture at the University of Minnesota and UC Berkeley.  \n  \nK. Ben Loescher\, AIA – Founding Principal\, Terrain \nBen Loescher\, AIA\, is an NCARB Certified Architect and a LEED Accredited Professional. He is the Founding Principal of Terrain (formerly LMA)\, where he provides leadership and guidance and has acted as Project Director on multiple projects\, including Skydance Media\, Warner Brothers\, the Beats by Dre Headquarters\, Illumination Entertainment\, and Neuehouse. \nBen is an expert in the adaptive reuse of existing structures. He holds a Master of Architecture degree from the University of Michigan\, a Master of Arts in Architectural History and Theory from The Architectural Association in London\, a Bachelor of Environmental Design from Miami University\, as well as a Certificate in Adobe Construction from Northern New Mexico College. \nBen founded Adobeisnotsoftware – the earthen education and advocacy arm of Terrain. He is the former President of The Earthbuilders Guild\, Adobe in Action\, and The Friends of Pioneertown\, and acts as a Program Manager for the Center for Land Use Interpretation. \n  \nWilfredo Paz Bermudez\, P.E. –  \nNEED BIO \n10/28 WEEK 8: CLOSING – LEARNING FROM EUROPE \n2nd Speaker TBC \n3rd Speaker TBC \n 
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LOCATION:Virtual on Zoom
CATEGORIES:Partner Program,Presentation,Professional Development
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SUMMARY:Quarterly Roundtable Discussion w/ Osama Younan\, P.E. - September 2026
DESCRIPTION:AIA LA GO! Roundtable Discussion w/ Osama Younan\, P.E. – General Manager\, LADBS\nThis is a virtual meeting. Please register below to receive the Zoom link. \nThese quarterly roundtables\, organized by the AIA|LA Government Outreach (GO!) Committee\, serve as a forum for AIA members to connect directly with LADBS leadership and to learn more about the latest initiatives being advanced by LADBS. \nIf you have an item\, issue\, or a specific topic you’d like added to the agenda\, please email Will@aialosangeles.org. \n\nMonday\, March 16 (1 pm – 2 pm) – RSVP HERE\nMonday\, June 15 (1 pm – 2 pm) – RSVP HERE\nMonday\, September 21 (1 pm – 2 pm) – RSVP HERE\nMonday\, December 7 (1 pm – 2 pm) – RSVP HERE\n\nREGISTER HERE\nAIA LA GO! Roundtable w/ Osama Younan\, P.E. — Your Chance to Shape LA’s Building Codes and Policies \nJoin us for a virtual roundtable discussion with Osama Younan\, P.E.\, LEED AP\, General Manager of the Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety (LADBS). This is your opportunity to engage directly with LADBS leadership and influence the future of building in Los Angeles. \nWhy Attend? \n\nDirect Access to LADBS: Hear firsthand updates on emerging initiatives\, code changes\, and policy priorities from the General Manager himself.\nInfluence the Agenda: Share your ideas and recommendations on critical topics like permit streamlining\, resilient design\, and sustainable building practices.\nShape the Future of LA: Your input will directly inform AIA LA’s advocacy efforts and help shape the future of building codes and policies in Los Angeles.\n\nWho Should Attend? \n\nArchitects and design professionals with questions about interpreting building codes and implementing policies that impact architecture & design.\nProfessionals seeking to understand the latest developments and initiatives at LADBS.\nAnyone passionate about shaping a more sustainable and resilient built environment in Los Angeles.\n\nEvent Details: \n\nDate:  Monday\, September 21 (1 pm – 2 pm)\nTime: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM PST\nLocation: Virtual (Zoom link provided upon registration)\nRSVP: [REGISTER HERE]\n\nDon’t Miss This Opportunity! \nYour voice matters. Let’s work together to create a better built environment for all Angelenos. RSVP today and be a part of the conversation! \nCan’t make this one? Mark your calendars for future AIA LA GO! Roundtable Discussions w/ Osama Younan\, P.E.\, LEED AP: \n\nMonday\, March 16 (1 pm – 2 pm) – RSVP HERE\nMonday\, June 15 (1 pm – 2 pm) – RSVP HERE\nMonday\, September 21 (1 pm – 2 pm) – RSVP HERE\nMonday\, December 7 (1 pm – 2 pm) – RSVP HERE\n\n \nOsama Younan\, P.E.\, LEED AP – General Manager & Superintendent of Building\, Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety (LADBS) \nOsama Younan is the General Manager of the City of Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety (LADBS). He developed the Department’s Green Building Division to implement the Los Angeles Green Building Code. Osama Younan is a licensed Mechanical Engineer with the State of California and a LEED Accredited Professional with the U.S. Green Building Council. Osama Younan serves as the Chair of the Green Building Committee for the Los Angeles Basin Chapter which represents eighty-nine jurisdictions in Southern California\, he serves on the Green Building Code Advisory Committee for the California Building Standards Commission that provides recommendations regarding the development of the CALGreen Code\, and he serves on the ASHREA Standard 189.1 Committee “Standard for the Design of High-Performance Green Buildings”. \nOsama Younan is a Licensed Professional Engineer\, LEED Accredited Professional\, and he oversees the operations of all the bureaus in the department. As the General Manager\, he oversees the operations of the Department’s 950 employees in the following major functional groups spread among 11 geographical locations:\n+ Permit and Engineering Bureau\n+ Inspection Bureau\n+ Code Enforcement Bureau\n+ Resource Management Bureau\n+ Technology Services Bureau\n+ Development Services Case Management Division \nFor more information about AIA LA GO!\, the AIA LA Government Outreach Committee\, please CLICK HERE.
URL:https://www.aialosangeles.org/event/quarterly-roundtable-discussion-w-osama-younan-p-e-september-2026/
LOCATION:Virtual on Zoom
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Committees,Networking,Presentation,Roundtable
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SUMMARY:AIA|LA & LADWP Development Services:  2026 Quarterly Meetings - 11.05.26
DESCRIPTION:AIA|LA & LADWP Development Services: 2025 Quarterly Meetings\n\nThis is a virtual meeting hosted on LADPW’s WebEx platform. Please register in advance to receive the link to access the meeting. \nThese quarterly meetings serve as a forum for AIA members to connect directly with LADWP leadership and discuss opportunities and strategies to improve development services. \nThe schedule for 2026: \nThursday\, March 5 (11:30 am – 12:30 pm) – RSVP HERE\nThursday\, May 7  (11:30 am – 12:30 pm) – RSVP HERE\nThursday\, August 13  (11:30 am – 12:30 pm) –  RSVP HERE\nThursday\,  November 5 (11:30 am – 12:30 pm) – RSVP HERE\nPlease share your specific issues\, recommendations\, challenges\, and/or questions in advance\, and we’ll add them to the agenda for each meeting.  Email us here = Will@aialosangeles.org. \n\nFor more information about AIA LA GO!\, the AIA LA Government Outreach Committee\, please CLICK HERE. \n  \nPRIME 2026 AIA|LA ADVOCACY PRIORITY w/ LADWP: \nAIA|LA is requesting LADWP leadership to institute the following protocol\, which we believe will substantially improve development services: \nTo require review/approval of the Service Planner (Office Team) and ESR (Field Team) should occur during the normal Plan Check Period – Avoids delays that happen when approval occurs during construction and when the ESR first sees a project late in the construction process. \nMORE CONTEXT: \nPowering Progress: How AIA|LA and LADWP Are Redesigning Collaboration \nSince 2021\, AIA Los Angeles and LADWP have been breaking down silos through a pioneering series of quarterly roundtables. What began as a conversation has evolved into a powerful engine for problem-solving\, connecting the architects who envision our city with the utility experts who power it. \nThe Mission: From Transaction to Trust – \nThese forums are about more than just permits; they are about building a shared culture of trust and empathy. By aligning the priorities of LADWP personnel with private sector designers\, we are testing new methods to tackle Los Angeles’ biggest challenges—from the housing crisis to the urban heat island effect. We recognize that environmental justice\, electrification\, and urban design are deeply interconnected\, requiring a unified approach to infrastructure. \nTurning Talk into Action – These quarterly deep-dives allow us to: \n\nModernize Standards: We are analyzing how equipment size and “cultural habits” regarding utility placement impact the beauty and safety of our streets.\nInnovate: From exploring self-certification to piloting new technologies\, we are identifying the obstacles that slow down progress.\nBenchmark: We are looking at regional best practices to integrate trees and landscaping with utility infrastructure\, ensuring a greener public realm.\n\nReal Results: The impact of this partnership is already visible on the ground. Together\, we have achieved: \n\nFaster processing for utility permits.\nCritical streamlining for Executive Directive 1 (100% Affordable Housing) projects.\nSmarter financial solutions\, including the amortization of line extensions.\nGreater flexibility for construction staging and transformer placement.\n\nA Model for the Future: \nWe believe this partnership sets the standard for how City departments should engage with the private sector. By celebrating these wins\, we hope to show the public that when architects and utilities collaborate\, the entire city benefits. \n 
URL:https://www.aialosangeles.org/event/aiala-ladwp-development-services-2026-quarterly-meetings-11-05-26/
LOCATION:Virtual on Zoom
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Committees,Networking,Presentation,Roundtable
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SUMMARY:AIA|LA Quarterly Roundtables w/ Los Angeles City Planning (LACP) - November 2026
DESCRIPTION:AIA|LA Quarterly Roundtables w/ Los Angeles City Planning (LACP) \nAdvocate. Innovate. Streamline. Join the conversation directly shaping the built environment of Los Angeles. \nThese virtual meetings are organized by the AIA|LA Government Outreach (GO!) Committee. \nREGISTER HERE\nNavigating the regulatory landscape of Los Angeles is often one of the most complex challenges architects face. The AIA|LA Quarterly Roundtables offer an exclusive\, high-level dialogue directly with the leadership of Los Angeles City Planning (LACP). This is your opportunity to cut through the red tape\, gain immediate clarity on shifting departmental processes\, and directly advocate for the code clean-ups necessary to make your projects more feasible. \nProspective Roundtable Topics: To ensure these sessions remain highly relevant\, future agendas will pivot to address the most pressing legislative and departmental priorities impacting your practice\, including: \n\nZoning Code Clean-Up: Identifying and reforming specific hindrances\, such as 14’ ground floor minimums.\nStatewide Housing Initiatives: Practical implementation of SB 79\, AB 130\, SB 131\, and other key bills.\nThe Tech Shift: How AI\, automation\, and new technologies are altering regulatory compliance.\nNeighborhood Evolution: Navigating the Missing Middle\, Corner Stores in SFRs\, the Small Lot Ordinance\, ADUs\, and the Livable Communities Initiative.\n\nPlanning Updates: Real-time updates on Community Plans and the refinement or sunsetting of outdated Specific Plans. \n2026 Schedule (Virtual via Zoom) \n\nTuesday\, January 27 | 9:00 am – 10:30 am (in-person at LA City Hall)\nWednesday\, April 22 | 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm – RSVP HERE.\nTuesday\, August 18 | 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm – RSVP HERE.\nWednesday\, November 18 | 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm – RSVP HERE.\n\nDon’t let policy happen to your practice—help shape it. RSVP today to secure your spot at the table. \nFor more information about AIA LA GO!\, the AIA LA Government Outreach Committee\, please CLICK HERE.
URL:https://www.aialosangeles.org/event/aiala-quarterly-roundtables-w-los-angeles-city-planning-lacp-november-2026/
LOCATION:Virtual on Zoom
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Committees,Networking,Presentation,Roundtable
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SUMMARY:Quarterly Roundtable Discussion w/ Osama Younan\, P.E. - December 2026
DESCRIPTION:AIA LA GO! Roundtable Discussion w/ Osama Younan\, P.E. – General Manager\, LADBS\nThis is a virtual meeting. Please register below to receive the Zoom link. \nThese quarterly roundtables\, organized by the AIA|LA Government Outreach (GO!) Committee\, serve as a forum for AIA members to connect directly with LADBS leadership and to learn more about the latest initiatives being advanced by LADBS. \nIf you have an item\, issue\, or a specific topic you’d like added to the agenda\, please email Will@aialosangeles.org. \n\nMonday\, March 16 (1 pm – 2 pm) – RSVP HERE\nMonday\, June 15 (1 pm – 2 pm) – RSVP HERE\nMonday\, September 21 (1 pm – 2 pm) – RSVP HERE\nMonday\, December 7 (1 pm – 2 pm) – RSVP HERE\n\nREGISTER HERE\nAIA LA GO! Roundtable w/ Osama Younan\, P.E. — Your Chance to Shape LA’s Building Codes and Policies \nJoin us for a virtual roundtable discussion with Osama Younan\, P.E.\, LEED AP\, General Manager of the Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety (LADBS). This is your opportunity to engage directly with LADBS leadership and influence the future of building in Los Angeles. \nWhy Attend? \n\nDirect Access to LADBS: Hear firsthand updates on emerging initiatives\, code changes\, and policy priorities from the General Manager himself.\nInfluence the Agenda: Share your ideas and recommendations on critical topics like permit streamlining\, resilient design\, and sustainable building practices.\nShape the Future of LA: Your input will directly inform AIA LA’s advocacy efforts and help shape the future of building codes and policies in Los Angeles.\n\nWho Should Attend? \n\nArchitects and design professionals with questions about interpreting building codes and implementing policies that impact architecture & design.\nProfessionals seeking to understand the latest developments and initiatives at LADBS.\nAnyone passionate about shaping a more sustainable and resilient built environment in Los Angeles.\n\nEvent Details: \n\nDate:  Monday\, December 7 (1 pm – 2 pm)\nTime: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM PST\nLocation: Virtual (Zoom link provided upon registration)\nRSVP: [REGISTER HERE]\n\nDon’t Miss This Opportunity! \nYour voice matters. Let’s work together to create a better built environment for all Angelenos. RSVP today and be a part of the conversation! \nCan’t make this one? Mark your calendars for future AIA LA GO! Roundtable Discussions w/ Osama Younan\, P.E.\, LEED AP: \n\nMonday\, March 16 (1 pm – 2 pm) – RSVP HERE\nMonday\, June 15 (1 pm – 2 pm) – RSVP HERE\nMonday\, September 21 (1 pm – 2 pm) – RSVP HERE\nMonday\, December 7 (1 pm – 2 pm) – RSVP HERE\n\n \nOsama Younan\, P.E.\, LEED AP – General Manager & Superintendent of Building\, Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety (LADBS) \nOsama Younan is the General Manager of the City of Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety (LADBS). He developed the Department’s Green Building Division to implement the Los Angeles Green Building Code. Osama Younan is a licensed Mechanical Engineer with the State of California and a LEED Accredited Professional with the U.S. Green Building Council. Osama Younan serves as the Chair of the Green Building Committee for the Los Angeles Basin Chapter which represents eighty-nine jurisdictions in Southern California\, he serves on the Green Building Code Advisory Committee for the California Building Standards Commission that provides recommendations regarding the development of the CALGreen Code\, and he serves on the ASHREA Standard 189.1 Committee “Standard for the Design of High-Performance Green Buildings”. \nOsama Younan is a Licensed Professional Engineer\, LEED Accredited Professional\, and he oversees the operations of all the bureaus in the department. As the General Manager\, he oversees the operations of the Department’s 950 employees in the following major functional groups spread among 11 geographical locations:\n+ Permit and Engineering Bureau\n+ Inspection Bureau\n+ Code Enforcement Bureau\n+ Resource Management Bureau\n+ Technology Services Bureau\n+ Development Services Case Management Division \nFor more information about AIA LA GO!\, the AIA LA Government Outreach Committee\, please CLICK HERE.
URL:https://www.aialosangeles.org/event/quarterly-roundtable-discussion-w-osama-younan-p-e-december-2026/
LOCATION:Virtual on Zoom
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Committees,Networking,Presentation,Roundtable
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