Extraordinary times call for extraordinary leadership. We’re standing at the crossroads of a tech super cycle that’s rewriting the playbook across industries. Artificial Intelligence, the ecosystem of connected things, biotechnology and a wave of digital innovation are accelerating change at an unprecedented pace, offering solutions that are nothing short of transformation. These tools are not […]
The first 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. We have invited AAa/e (Asian American architects/engineers) and NOMA (National Organization of Minority Architects) to […]
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. The 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 […]
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 […]
EVENT DETAILS Now more than ever, aspiring architectural designers debate whether licensure is worthwhile. Earning a license to practice architecture is a massive effort—and firms can devote resources to their staff to reach that goal. This presentation guides firms of all sizes in the why and how they should undertake the responsibility for fostering […]
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. We have invited AAa/e (Asian American architects/engineers) and NOMA (National Organization of Minority Architects) to […]
Meet the Practices - John Kaliski Architects, Inc. (JKA) Please join us for a tour of John Kaliski Architects, Inc. Founded in 2000, JKA is a full-service, certified Small Business Enterprise (SBE) focusing on multifamily housing and urban design projects. The firm’s mission is to employ architecture and urban design practices to create resilient buildings […]
The last get together for small businesses in 2025! Come network & 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. Come get to know your peers and to discuss topics and strategies that may […]
Meet the Practices - HOK LA Please join us for a tour of HOK in Los Angeles. HOK is a global provider of planning, design and delivery solutions for the built environment. Since the firm’s founding in 1955, HOK has developed into one of the world’s largest, most diverse and respected design practices. We employ […]
EVENT DETAILS On Friday, March 13, 2026 please join the AIA Los Angeles TAP + Professional Practice Committees for the 2026 Technology Conference: AI: Architectural Intelligence. In Los Angeles, resilience is not an abstract idea, it’s a lived experience. Our hillsides still bear the marks of wildfire, our communities rise from ash and drought, and our studios are filled with people […]
