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SUMMARY:Urban Design Review Session 07.01.25
DESCRIPTION:The 2025 AIA|LA and LACP Urban Design Review Sessions\nArchitects & designers passionate about improving the design quality of newly proposed projects throughout the City of Los Angeles are encouraged to participate in the AIA|LA & Los Angeles City Planning (LACP) Professional Volunteer Program (PVP). \nWHAT:\nWe will be coordinating the following urban design review sessions\, which will serve as opportunities for leading design talent to help the Los Angles City Planning’s Urban Design Studio critically review upcoming projects throughout our City.   \nWHERE:\nAll of the sessions are held virtually on zoom. You must register to get access. \nWHEN:\nThe first\, second\, and third Tuesday of each month starting at 10am – 12pm.   Full List of Dates \nWHY:\nThe review sessions will will enable a rotating pool of architects and designers the opportunity to provide insightful and critical design feedback on pending projects that will be reviewed by the Planning Commission. As a volunteer\, you will help educate planning staff on urban design issues and complex urban typologies and you will have the chance to provide project specific urban design advice for planning staff’s consideration. \nHOW:\nWe’re involving a rotating pool of architect volunteers to attend these sessions.  Join us by registering for two or three sessions here. \nTO PREPARE:  The Resources Section my be helpful to review in advance to become more familiar with the Urban Design Studio’s three design approaches.  \n\nCitywide Design Guidelines\nAbove-Grade Parking Advisory\n\nDISCLAIMER:\nPVP discussions provide an opportunity for an open discussion with the notion that the information is to remain confidential and not shared in any other public or private forums. Anonymity shall be maintained by all PVP participants at all times. \nQuestions?  Please contact Will Wright for more information. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://www.aialosangeles.org/event/urban-design-review-session-07-01-25/
LOCATION:Virtual on Zoom
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Community,Partner Program
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250626T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250626T130000
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SUMMARY:Legislative Update
DESCRIPTION:Event Details \nThis session will review key legislation of interest to AIA members in California\, including bills to encourage and promote the creation of housing to address our state’s availability and affordability issues. \n  \nThis is a VIRTUAL event that will take place over ZOOM. All registered attendees will be sent a ZOOM Link 24 hours prior to the event. \n  \nSpeaker \n \nMike Belote\, Immediate Past-President\, California Advocates\, Inc. \nMike Belote has over 43 years of experience as a lobbyist in California. After serving as President of California Advocates\, Inc. for ten years\, he is currently Immediate Past President of the firm. His responsibilities include representing the American Institute of Architects before the California Legislature and providing AIA counsel on legislative and regulatory issues. Mike also represents a variety of other association and corporate clients in a similar capacity.\nBefore joining California Advocates in 1990\, Mike worked in lobbying as an employee of several trade and professional associations. Mike was vice-president/legislative counsel for the California Land Title Association\, working on issues such as insurance regulation\, escrow procedures and foreclosures. He has also served as legislative advocate for the California Association of REALTORS\, focusing on broker liability\, agency and taxation. His career also includes representation of Certified Public Accountants in Sacramento.\n \nMike has many times been named by Capitol Weekly as one of the Top 100 in California politics. Mike is a graduate of the University of California\, Berkeley and the McGeorge School of Law in Sacramento. He lives in Loomis\, outside of Sacramento\, with his wife.
URL:https://www.aialosangeles.org/event/legislative-update/
LOCATION:Virtual on Zoom
CATEGORIES:Presentation,Professional Development
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250625T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250625T130000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250620T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250620T123000
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SUMMARY:Design for Dignity 2025 - Day Two
DESCRIPTION:The 10th Annual AIA|LA Design for Dignity Conference: Building Equitable Housing for All\nThe 10th Annual Design For Dignity conference will confront the intertwined crises of housing\, social inequity\, and climate-driven disasters in Los Angeles. It will explore innovative design\, policy\, and community strategies to increase housing affordability\, combat homelessness\, and build resilient\, healthy neighborhoods. Moving beyond basic shelter\, the event will champion well-being\, empower marginalized communities\, and leverage data-driven\, interdisciplinary approaches for a just and equitable housing ecosystem. With a focus on wildfire recovery and resilient design\, the conference urges design professionals to advocate for systemic change and ensure housing is a human right. \nTo expand access and opportunity\, we’re organizing the 10th annual Design For Dignity conference as a two-part conference held on two consecutive Friday mornings. \nFriday\, June 20 (7:30am – 12:30pm)\n  \nAIA Member – $100 per day or $175 for a 2-day pass \nNon-Member – $160 per day or $235 for a 2-day pass \nStudents – $50 per day or $80 for a 2-day pass \n  \nSubmitted for AIA CES Approval \nClick here for more information on Design for Dignity.
URL:https://www.aialosangeles.org/event/design-for-dignity-2025-day-two/
LOCATION:Center for Communities\, 4450 West Adams\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90016
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250619T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250619T130000
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SUMMARY:Design Awards Sustainability Q&A\, Session 1 of 2
DESCRIPTION:Presented By Ismar Enriquez\, Casey Castor\, and George Reilly \nJoin AIA Los Angeles for an insightful Design Awards Sustainability Q&A session on Monday\, June 19\, 2025\, from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM. This is a unique opportunity to engage directly with the minds behind the most innovative and sustainable architectural projects\, and to learn more about AIA’s Sustainability Dashboard. \nThis powerful tool is designed to streamline submissions for the Design Awards\, making it easier than ever for anyone to highlight their impactful work. Whether you’re an architect\, designer\, student\, or simply passionate about a greener future\, come prepared with your questions and gain valuable perspectives on how design is shaping a more sustainable built environment. We look forward to a stimulating discussion! \n  \nTopic: Design Awards Sustainability Q&A Session\nTime: Jun 19\, 2025 12:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)\nZoom Link \n  \nPLEASE NOTE: This is the first of two Q&A Sessions that AIA|LA will host.  If you cannot make the June 19th session\, please attend Session 2 being held on July 17\, 2025.  You will be required to sign up in order to attend the free session.  Thank you!
URL:https://www.aialosangeles.org/event/design-awards-sustainability-qa/
LOCATION:Virtual on Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250617T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250617T120000
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SUMMARY:Urban Design Review Session 06.17.25
DESCRIPTION:The 2025 AIA|LA and LACP Urban Design Review Sessions\nArchitects & designers passionate about improving the design quality of newly proposed projects throughout the City of Los Angeles are encouraged to participate in the AIA|LA & Los Angeles City Planning (LACP) Professional Volunteer Program (PVP). \nWHAT:\nWe will be coordinating the following urban design review sessions\, which will serve as opportunities for leading design talent to help the Los Angles City Planning’s Urban Design Studio critically review upcoming projects throughout our City.   \nWHERE:\nAll of the sessions are held virtually on zoom. You must register to get access. \nWHEN:\nThe first\, second\, and third Tuesday of each month starting at 10am – 12pm.   Full List of Dates \nWHY:\nThe review sessions will will enable a rotating pool of architects and designers the opportunity to provide insightful and critical design feedback on pending projects that will be reviewed by the Planning Commission. As a volunteer\, you will help educate planning staff on urban design issues and complex urban typologies and you will have the chance to provide project specific urban design advice for planning staff’s consideration. \nHOW:\nWe’re involving a rotating pool of architect volunteers to attend these sessions.  Join us by registering for two or three sessions here. \nTO PREPARE:  The Resources Section my be helpful to review in advance to become more familiar with the Urban Design Studio’s three design approaches.  \n\nCitywide Design Guidelines\nAbove-Grade Parking Advisory\n\nDISCLAIMER:\nPVP discussions provide an opportunity for an open discussion with the notion that the information is to remain confidential and not shared in any other public or private forums. Anonymity shall be maintained by all PVP participants at all times. \nQuestions?  Please contact Will Wright for more information. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://www.aialosangeles.org/event/urban-design-review-session-06-17-25/
LOCATION:Virtual on Zoom
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Community,Partner Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250616T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250616T130000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250613T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250613T123000
DTSTAMP:20260406T080414
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SUMMARY:Design for Dignity 2025 - Day One
DESCRIPTION:The 10th Annual AIA|LA Design for Dignity Conference: Building Equitable Housing for All\nThe 10th Annual Design For Dignity conference will confront the intertwined crises of housing\, social inequity\, and climate-driven disasters in Los Angeles. It will explore innovative design\, policy\, and community strategies to increase housing affordability\, combat homelessness\, and build resilient\, healthy neighborhoods. Moving beyond basic shelter\, the event will champion well-being\, empower marginalized communities\, and leverage data-driven\, interdisciplinary approaches for a just and equitable housing ecosystem. With a focus on wildfire recovery and resilient design\, the conference urges design professionals to advocate for systemic change and ensure housing is a human right. \nTo expand access and opportunity\, we’re organizing the 10th annual Design For Dignity conference as a two-part conference held on two consecutive Friday mornings. \n\nFriday\, June 13 (7:30am – 12:30pm) and Friday\, June 20 (7:30am – 12:30pm)\n  \nAIA Member – $100 per day or $175 for a 2-day pass \nNon-Member – $160 per day or $235 for a 2-day pass \nStudents – $50 per day or $80 for a 2-day pass \n  \nSubmitted for AIA CES Approval \nClick here for more information on Design for Dignity.
URL:https://www.aialosangeles.org/event/design-for-dignity-2025-day-one/
LOCATION:Center for Communities\, 4450 West Adams\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90016
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250612T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250612T100000
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SUMMARY:Reuse LA:  Adapting Existing Buildings for the City's Future
DESCRIPTION:Adaptive Reuse in Practice: Zoning\, Building Codes\, and Case Studies\nAs California cities expand their adaptive reuse programs\, architects must navigate a shifting patchwork of building codes\, zoning ordinances\, and evolving interpretations. This workshop explores the practical realities of adaptive reuse in Los Angeles\, with a focus on early project phases: owner due diligence\, programming\, and schematic design. \nLed by Roberto Vazquez\, AIA\, the session will examine how architects can help building owners design within “by-right” entitlements\, avoid costly code triggers\, and translate regulatory constraints into design opportunities. Drawing from multiple case studies completed over the last 18 months\, the presentation will show how project teams can leverage zoning tools and alternative code pathways to unlock feasibility and avoid common pitfalls. \nThis workshop is designed for industry professionals seeking to deepen their understanding of adaptive reuse. Mechanical\, structural\, and fire protection engineers will also share insights on performance requirements\, envelope compliance\, and upgrade thresholds. \nWhether you’re leading your first adaptive reuse project or refining your process\, this session offers actionable tools and strategies grounded in real-world experience. \nThe program includes a 45-minute presentation followed by an interactive 45-minute Q&A. While the session may not answer every question\, it aims to establish a foundation for continued discussion through a series of topic-specific salon sessions hosted by AIA|LA’s Building Performance and Regulations (BP&R) Committee\, which meets virtually every Monday from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. \n  \nSPEAKER \n \nRoberto Vazquez\, AIA\nSector Leader – Housing + Mixed Use\, HED Architects \nRoberto Vazquez is a leading voice in adaptive reuse policy and design in California\, with over 20 years of experience and a career dedicated to revitalizing existing buildings. His portfolio includes a wide range of conversions\, historic conservation\, and major rehabilitation projects throughout Downtown Los Angeles and Southern California—from small-scale office conversions of just six residential units to large-scale adaptive reuse projects exceeding 1\,000 units\, including multiple high-rise developments. \nRoberto has advised cities including Los Angeles\, Santa Monica\, Pasadena\, San Jose\, and the County of Los Angeles on adaptive reuse ordinances and implementation strategies. He contributed to the drafting of California’s statewide adaptive reuse bill (AB 3068) and participates in ongoing code reform efforts such as AB 529\, which aims to expand adaptive reuse through alternative building code standards. \nBefore joining HED Architects\, Roberto held leadership roles at AXIS and Omgivning\, helping position both firms as key players in California’s adaptive reuse movement. He continues to champion sustainable\, code-savvy design solutions that transform underutilized structures into vibrant\, community-serving spaces. \nHis thought leadership has been featured in NPR\, KCRW\, Axios\, Brookings\, and the AIA|LA Advocacy Report. He currently serves as Vice-Chair of the AIA|LA Building Performance & Regulations Committee and is a frequent speaker at ULI\, SEAOSC\, VICA\, Bisnow\, and AIA|LA events. \n  \nLEARNING OBJECTIVES \nAIA CES: Submitted for approval \n\nReview how updates to Los Angeles’ zoning code encourage adaptive reuse and identify which codes apply across the city. \nGain insight into lesser-known zoning tools\, including Zoning Administrator Interpretations that support adaptive reuse. \nUnderstand how to apply the California Existing Building Code\, including how the City of Los Angeles modifies it through the LA Existing Building Code. \nLearn how to apply the California Historical Building Code in adaptive reuse projects. \nExplore a process-driven approach to evaluating buildings for reuse\, including early-phase design and entitlement strategies. \nGain insights into structural and mechanical considerations critical to adaptive reuse\, including Title 24 compliance and seismic upgrade triggers.\n\n  \nPARKING \nStreet parking is available. Please be mindful of the street signs. \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/reuse-la-adapting-existing-buildings-for-the-citys-future/
LOCATION:Center for Communities\, 4450 West Adams\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90016
CATEGORIES:Committees
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250611T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250611T180000
DTSTAMP:20260406T080414
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SUMMARY:UCI Health - Irvine Medical Center Tour
DESCRIPTION:EVENT DETAILS \nJoin AIA LA Healthcare’s tour of the all-new UCI Health – Irvine Medical Center\, on course to be the first all-electrical hospital in the nation. The facility includes a 350\,000 GSF specialty hospital\, a 220\,000 GSF ambulatory care and cancer center (ACC)\, parking structure\, and a 42\,000 GSF all-electric central plant. Delivered using the progressive design-build method\, Hensel Phelps + CO Architects closely collaborated with UCI and UCI Health to meet stringent performance metrics while responding to the unique location adjacent to the protected San Joaquin Marsh. In response to the University of California policy restricting fossil fuel combustion the facilities break new ground in the pursuit of carbon-free healthcare operations with an all-electric central plant and operations. The hospital provides emergency\, specialty inpatient\, imaging and support services\, while the ACC features cancer clinics\, apheresis\, infusion\, radiation therapy\, and translational research. Together the buildings integrate surgical services on a single interconnected platform. The result is a healthcare destination that establishes harmony between the natural and built environment and provides a unifying central plaza offering outdoor visitor and staff respite and academic event space with stunning views of the marsh and campus beyond. \nThe project integrates energy-efficient features like self-shading strategies\, sunshades\, and high-efficiency glazing that will reduce solar heat gain by 85%. The design provides access to the marsh trail’s connection to the main campus while also protecting the marsh by carefully positioning the buildings and surrounding site development to create animal buffers\, bird safety and ensure proper runoff treatment. As a biophilic healthcare destination\, the new facilities reflect UCI Health and UC Irvine’s commitment to sustainability. The project combines top-tier academic medical care\, education\, and research with sustainable design\, positioning it as a leader in both healthcare and environmental stewardship. \nImportant Note: \nPlease bring your own PPE. This is typically required for site walks and we want all of you to be safe. Wear hard-bottomed\, closed-toe shoes (work boots preferred)\, and bring a hard hat\, safety vest\, and goggles. Limited extras will be available on site.\n  \nSPEAKERS \n \nBrian Pratt\, AIA\, DBIA\, LEED AP – Campus Architect & Associate Vice Chancellor\, Design and Construction Services \nBrian Pratt\, AIA\, DBIA\, LEED AP is the Campus Architect and Associate Vice Chancellor for Design & Construction Services at the University of California\, Irvine. Currently overseeing all major capital building projects\, he leads the Design and Construction efforts for the campus delivering highly complex projects via design build. In his more than eleven-year tenure at UCI\, Brian oversees all project types including UCI’s new all-electric hospital\, research facilities\, laboratories\, active learning classrooms\, dormitories and other highly technical projects. A graduate of California Polytechnic State University\, San Luis Obispo\, he has worked in the private and public sectors and serves on the Design Build Institute of America\, Western Pacific Region Board of Directors and Executive Committee as the Owners’ Council Representative. Brian also served on the Board of Directors and as President of the American Institute of Architects\, Orange County. Brian is accustomed to working with complex projects and multiple user groups and his work has been recognized with several awards and recognitions. With sustainability as a priority\, many projects have achieved LEED Platinum certification. \n  \n \nPaul Da Veiga – Director of Planning\, Design & Construction UCI Health Planning Administration \nPaul Da Veiga is the Director of Planning\, Design and Construction for UCI Health. He is responsible for long range and capital planning for all construction projects in the health system. This encompasses the UCI Health Campus in Orange\, the Irvine medical campus currently under construction\, newly acquired hospitals and affiliated buildings in Fountain Valley\, Placentia-Linda\, Los Alamitos and Lakewood. It also include several outpatient clinics throughout Orange County. His background is in urban and regional planning with over 20 years of experience in public sector planning\, economic development\, and healthcare design and construction. He is currently leading the development of the new $1.3B medical center campus in Irvine for UCI Health. \n  \n \nGina Chang\, AIA\, EDAC – Principal\, CO Architects \nGina Chang is a project manager\, healthcare architect and medical planner who has successfully led large teams through ambitious project goals. With over 20 years of experience\, Gina understands the complex and unique nature of healthcare projects. She is an advocate for evidence-based design and sees each project as an opportunity to create an environment for healing and wellness. Gina joined CO Architects in 2007 as a medical planner and project coordinator for Palomar Medical Center\, followed by roles as project manager for the UC San Diego Outpatient Pavilion and the SJH Queen of the Valley Medical Center Herman Family Pavilion. Gina holds a Bachelor of Arts in Architecture from the University of California\, Berkeley\, and is EDAC certified. \n  \n \nJill Cheng\, AIA\, LEED AP BD+C – Associate Principal\, CO Architects \nJill Cheng has over 20 years of experience in planning\, design\, and project management for institutional projects including healthcare\, higher education\, justice and K-12 facilities. She is skilled at the mechanics and analytical skills required to successfully navigate a project through the complex system of codes and guidelines that often surround these projects. Jill was a member of the firm for 16 years prior to rejoining in\n2020. She holds a Master of Architecture from Rice University and a Bachelor of Art in Architecture from the University of California\, Berkeley. \n  \nLEARNING OBJECTIVES \nAIA CES: Submitted for approval \n1. Analyze how the progressive design-build delivery method contributed to successful design\, planning\, and implementation of this large-scale healthcare project.\n2. Examine the development of the nation’s first all-electric hospital\, including how UC drove the initiative and how the team implemented and exceeded sustainability goals.\n3. Describe design and planning innovations such as cancer gene therapy treatment\, universal patient units and how future adaptations can be accommodated in the flexible platform.\n4. Identify the specific processes and tools that were implemented to validate unprecedented innovations in healthcare facility design and construction. \n  \nPARKING \nFrom 405\, exit onto Jamboree south. Turn LEFT on Birch\, Turn RIGHT on internal road\, turn LEFT before the Central Utility Plant\, and turn LEFT into the parking structure right before construction fence. This will take you up the parking structure. DO NOT PARK on the first floor as it’s for patients. You can park anywhere there is open spot. \nAfter your park\, take the elevator or stair to Level 1. Follow the BLUE LINE and walk to the main entrance of the Ambulatory Care Center Building. We will meet under the drop off canopy. Carpools encouraged! 🙂 \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/uci-health-irvine-medical-center-tour/
LOCATION:UCI Health – Irvine Medical Center\, 19204 Jamboree Rd\, Irvine\, California\, 92612\, United States
CATEGORIES:Architecture in Healthcare Committee,Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250610T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250610T120000
DTSTAMP:20260406T080414
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SUMMARY:Urban Design Review Session 06.10.25
DESCRIPTION:The 2025 AIA|LA and LACP Urban Design Review Sessions\nArchitects & designers passionate about improving the design quality of newly proposed projects throughout the City of Los Angeles are encouraged to participate in the AIA|LA & Los Angeles City Planning (LACP) Professional Volunteer Program (PVP). \nWHAT:\nWe will be coordinating the following urban design review sessions\, which will serve as opportunities for leading design talent to help the Los Angles City Planning’s Urban Design Studio critically review upcoming projects throughout our City.   \nWHERE:\nAll of the sessions are held virtually on zoom. You must register to get access. \nWHEN:\nThe first\, second\, and third Tuesday of each month starting at 10am – 12pm.   Full List of Dates \nWHY:\nThe review sessions will will enable a rotating pool of architects and designers the opportunity to provide insightful and critical design feedback on pending projects that will be reviewed by the Planning Commission. As a volunteer\, you will help educate planning staff on urban design issues and complex urban typologies and you will have the chance to provide project specific urban design advice for planning staff’s consideration. \nHOW:\nWe’re involving a rotating pool of architect volunteers to attend these sessions.  Join us by registering for two or three sessions here. \nTO PREPARE:  The Resources Section my be helpful to review in advance to become more familiar with the Urban Design Studio’s three design approaches.  \n\nCitywide Design Guidelines\nAbove-Grade Parking Advisory\n\nDISCLAIMER:\nPVP discussions provide an opportunity for an open discussion with the notion that the information is to remain confidential and not shared in any other public or private forums. Anonymity shall be maintained by all PVP participants at all times. \nQuestions?  Please contact Will Wright for more information. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://www.aialosangeles.org/event/urban-design-review-session-06-10-25/
LOCATION:Virtual on Zoom
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Community,Partner Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250605T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250605T190000
DTSTAMP:20260406T080414
CREATED:20250522T011715Z
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SUMMARY:Powerful XII Volunteer Kick-Off Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Our first Powerful XII Conference planning session! \nCome join us – This year’s theme is Optimism and Resilience \nPowerful XII is only four months away on October 3rd\, and we couldn’t be more excited! The theme for this year’s conference grows out of the focus from last year. In 2024\, we focused on turning our collective “Me” into “We”\, highlighting the power of teamwork and collaboration in the field of architecture and across the entire AEC community. This year\, we use our strength as a team to overcome obstacles and create a brighter tomorrow. Together\, we are resilient\, lifting one another up to effect positive change for women in the Architecture\, Construction\, Engineering\, and Policy-making fields here in Los Angeles. Let’s come together and learn from one another\, growing our networks while promoting what we do. All in the AEC community are welcome to contribute\, and we encourage volunteers of all genders to consider joining in the fun! \nThis meeting will be virtual over ZOOM and led by our 2025 WiA Committee Chairs. All registered attendees will receive a ZOOM link 24 hours prior to the event. \n  \n2025 WiA Committee Chairs \n \nSara Pijuan\, AIA – Co-Chair \n \nKristi Paulson\, AIA – Co-Chair \n \nKim Patten\, AIA – Vice Co-Chair \n \nAbby Katcher\, AIA – Vice Co-Chair \n \nAlexandria Hoevel\, AIA – Past Co-Chair \n \nSarah Jacobson\, AIA – Past Co-Chair
URL:https://www.aialosangeles.org/event/powerful-xii-volunteer-kick-off-meeting/
LOCATION:Virtual on Zoom
CATEGORIES:Committees,Women in Architecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250604T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250604T130000
DTSTAMP:20260406T080414
CREATED:20250430T192334Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250605T221555Z
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SUMMARY:Lunch and Learn Webinar - Rethinking Net Zero: Designing For Energy Balance in Architecture
DESCRIPTION:**This event has passed. Please see presentation links below.** \nRethinking Net Zero: Designing For Energy Balance in Architecture.PDF \nYouTube Presentation \nEVENT DETAILS \nFor over two decades\, architects have championed the concept of ‘net-zero’ in sustainable design. However\, with the rapid growth of renewable energy sources like solar and wind\, the grid’s dynamics have evolved. As we approach 2030\, it’s time to question if net-zero is still the ideal goal or if a more nuanced approach is needed. The grid’s challenge lies in maintaining a delicate balance between energy generation and consumption\, requiring adjustments to match demand. This session explores how buildings can play a pivotal role in this equilibrium\, offering insights into building-grid interactions and redefining energy goals for the future. Architecture serves as a catalyst for innovation in energy efficiency and sustainability\, offering solutions that not only reduce energy consumption but also contribute to the resilience and adaptability of our future energy infrastructure. By embracing a holistic approach to design and planning\, architects can drive meaningful change in shaping a more sustainable and equitable energy future. \n  \nSPEAKER \n \nVinoth Sekar\, PMP\, CEM\, WELL AP\, LEED AP BD+C – Senior Project Manager\, Willdan \nVinoth Sekar is a Senior Project Manager at Willdan\, where he leads the implementation and operations of utility demand-side management programs across multiple states. With over 12 years of experience in energy consulting\, he specializes in high-performance building design\, decarbonization strategies\, and energy efficiency program delivery. He works closely with utilities\, design professionals\, and building owners to achieve energy efficiency goals through HVAC system optimization\, operational carbon analysis\, and life- cycle cost evaluations. His expertise also includes grid-interactive buildings\, renewable energy integration\, and helping clients navigate the transition to electrification and sustainability. Vinoth currently serves as Chair of the USGBC Iowa Board and as a Board Member at Anawim Housing\, supporting affordable housing initiatives. He holds a Bachelor of Electrical and Electronics Engineering from Anna University in Tamil Nadu\, India\, and a Master of Science in Energy Systems from Northeastern University.\n \n  \nLEARNING OBJECTIVES \nAIA CES: Submitted for approval \n1. Understand the evolution of renewable energy sources and their impact on the energy grid. \n2. Evaluate the effectiveness of the ‘net-zero’ concept in contemporary architectural design. \n3. Explore the pivotal role of architecture in reshaping energy infrastructure and advancing sustainability goals. \n4. Develop strategies to integrate building-grid interactions for optimizing energy efficiency and resilience. \n  \nPlease join us for this Virtual Lunch & Learn organized by Willdan (CEDA). All registered attendees will be sent a Zoom Link in the Event Confirmation email 24 hrs prior to the event.
URL:https://www.aialosangeles.org/event/lunch-and-learn-webinar-rethinking-net-zero-designing-for-energy-balance-in-architecture/
LOCATION:Virtual on Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250603T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250603T120000
DTSTAMP:20260406T080414
CREATED:20250214T205811Z
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SUMMARY:Urban Design Review Session 06.03.25
DESCRIPTION:The 2025 AIA|LA and LACP Urban Design Review Sessions\nArchitects & designers passionate about improving the design quality of newly proposed projects throughout the City of Los Angeles are encouraged to participate in the AIA|LA & Los Angeles City Planning (LACP) Professional Volunteer Program (PVP). \nWHAT:\nWe will be coordinating the following urban design review sessions\, which will serve as opportunities for leading design talent to help the Los Angles City Planning’s Urban Design Studio critically review upcoming projects throughout our City.   \nWHERE:\nAll of the sessions are held virtually on zoom. You must register to get access. \nWHEN:\nThe first\, second\, and third Tuesday of each month starting at 10am – 12pm.   Full List of Dates \nWHY:\nThe review sessions will will enable a rotating pool of architects and designers the opportunity to provide insightful and critical design feedback on pending projects that will be reviewed by the Planning Commission. As a volunteer\, you will help educate planning staff on urban design issues and complex urban typologies and you will have the chance to provide project specific urban design advice for planning staff’s consideration. \nHOW:\nWe’re involving a rotating pool of architect volunteers to attend these sessions.  Join us by registering for two or three sessions here. \nTO PREPARE:  The Resources Section my be helpful to review in advance to become more familiar with the Urban Design Studio’s three design approaches.  \n\nCitywide Design Guidelines\nAbove-Grade Parking Advisory\n\nDISCLAIMER:\nPVP discussions provide an opportunity for an open discussion with the notion that the information is to remain confidential and not shared in any other public or private forums. Anonymity shall be maintained by all PVP participants at all times. \nQuestions?  Please contact Will Wright for more information. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://www.aialosangeles.org/event/urban-design-review-session-06-03-25/
LOCATION:Virtual on Zoom
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Community,Partner Program
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250601
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250602
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250529T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250529T133000
DTSTAMP:20260406T080414
CREATED:20250505T182736Z
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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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DTSTAMP:20260406T080414
CREATED:20250421T234045Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250530T180751Z
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SUMMARY:AIA|LA: Architecting the Future: People\, Process & Profit
DESCRIPTION:AIA|LA: Architecting the Future: People\, Process\, & Profit is an incredible series of professional development workshops that will serve as a forum to give architects and designers insight and access to tools and resources. This year’s series will focus on HR & ACCOUNTING. These hands-on development workshops will help attendees organize and operate a successful architectural & design practice. \n  \nWe will have TWO presentations (50-minute talks + 20-minute interactive Q&As). Please see below for more details on our workshops! \n  \nAttendees will receive 4.0 Approved AIA CES Learning Units \n  \nHR Boot Camp \nThe HR Boot Camp is a broad view of the very deep world of human resources and employment law. Focused on both the risks and rewards of having employees\, HR Boot Camp gives employers tools to reduce liability and improve outcomes for them and their team. \nSpeaker \n \nJoe Cangelosi\, Affiliate AIA|LA – Founder + Principal\, Tee Lex \nJoe Cangelosi is an Operations Leader with over two decades of experience servicing clients in creative industries. Starting as a lighting designer\, he built and sold two successful companies\, eventually moving on to finance and operations management in the agency sector. Fueled by a passion for design and architecture\, Joe founded Tee Lex to help creative firms work more efficiently and solve real-life challenges. He lives in Topanga Canyon with his husband and a smooth Fox Terrier named Lexi. \n  \nLearning Objectives \n1. Recruitment & Retention \n2. Payroll & Benefits \n3. Compliance & Risk Mitigation \n4. Hiring Contractors \n5. People Operations vs. HR \n  \nFinancial Mastery for Architecture Firms: Tech-Forward Strategies to Maximize Enterprise Value \nArchitects are trained to design with precision\, but many are held back by outdated tools\, reactive processes\, and gut instincts when it comes to managing firm finances. This session is built for firm leaders who want to modernize their financial operations\, unlock sustainable profitability\, and maximize enterprise value. \nLed by SPRCHRGR\, a tech-forward team of fractional CFOs and outsourced accounting experts\, we’ll explore how architecture firms can level up their financial systems and strategy to achieve best-in-class performance – to increase profits and the firm’s value in the process. From syncing your tech stack to forecasting cash flow with AI-powered tools\, you’ll walk away with the playbook to transform your back office while turning your data into a competitive advantage. \nSpeaker \n \nMark Wald – Founder & CEO\, SPRCHRGR \nHalf engineer\, all business. Mark Wald is an innovative problem solver who values simplicity\, efficiency\, and collaboration between people and organizations. \nMark is the Founder and CEO of SPRCHRGR\, a team of tech-forward accounting + finance engineers who supercharge their clients’ operations and help them make data-driven decisions faster. \nMark grew up in Silicon Valley\, studied economics at UCLA\, then developed an extensive background in advanced management reporting\, financial modeling\, data analytics\, and computer programming in a variety of accounting\, finance\, ops\, leadership\, and software development roles across large enterprises\, SMB\, and venture-backed startups. \n“Your firm’s financial infrastructure should be as dynamic as your client engagements. We architect systems that seamlessly integrate project economics\, resource allocation\, and technology so you can see several steps ahead.” – Mark Wald \n  \nLearning Objectives \nBy the end of this session\, attendees will be able to:\n1. Identify and apply modern accounting practices tailored to project-based architecture firms\, including real-time dashboards and automated reporting.\n2. Diagnose and correct common financial pitfalls\, such as inconsistent cash flow\, poor data integration\, and profitability blind spots.\n3. Evaluate and optimize integrated systems to ensure seamless data flow across financial\, time-tracking\, and proposal tools.\n4. Understand when and how to leverage outsourced back-office partners for business process outsourcing\, financial planning\, compliance\, and strategic initiatives.\n5. Build a modern financial tech stack that supports scale\, reduces manual effort\, and improves firm profitability. \n  \nPDF Presentation \nFinancial Mastery for Architecture Firms \n  \nParking \nStreet parking is available. Please be mindful of the signs. \nThank you to our sponsors Justworks\, SPRCHGR and WorkOrb! Your generosity allows AIA|LA to provide these seminars FREE OF CHARGE to our membership! \n \n\n \n  \n\n\n \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\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/aiala-architecting-the-future-people-process-profit/
LOCATION:Center for Communities\, 4450 West Adams\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90016
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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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DTSTAMP:20260406T080414
CREATED:20250411T173358Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250522T110000
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SUMMARY:Maximizing Tax Credits & Incentives for Architectural\, Engineering\, and Design-Build Firms
DESCRIPTION:Please note: This is an External Event being hosted by MGO. We are sharing this with our community as this will be helpful to all of you. \nEvent Details \nAgenda: \n\nUnderstand the Basics: Provide an overview of the various tax credits and incentives available to architectural\, engineering\, and design-build firms.\nIdentify Qualifying Activities: Help firms identify which activities qualify for tax credits\, particularly the R&D tax credit\, 179D energy efficiency building deduction\, 45L\, and other hiring credits such as Empowerment Zone and Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC).\nApplication Process: Guide firms through the process of applying for these tax credits.\nMaximize Benefits: Offer strategies to maximize the financial benefits from these tax credits.\n\nPlease click here to register. \nThank you!
URL:https://www.aialosangeles.org/event/maximizing-tax-credits-incentives-for-architectural-engineering-and-design-build-firms/
LOCATION:Virtual on Zoom
CATEGORIES:Presentation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250521T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250521T193000
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CREATED:20250430T054902Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250520T174829Z
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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:Urban Design Review Session 05.20.25
DESCRIPTION:The 2025 AIA|LA and LACP Urban Design Review Sessions\nArchitects & designers passionate about improving the design quality of newly proposed projects throughout the City of Los Angeles are encouraged to participate in the AIA|LA & Los Angeles City Planning (LACP) Professional Volunteer Program (PVP). \nWHAT:\nWe will be coordinating the following urban design review sessions\, which will serve as opportunities for leading design talent to help the Los Angles City Planning’s Urban Design Studio critically review upcoming projects throughout our City.   \nWHERE:\nAll of the sessions are held virtually on zoom. You must register to get access. \nWHEN:\nThe first\, second\, and third Tuesday of each month starting at 10am – 12pm.   Full List of Dates \nWHY:\nThe review sessions will will enable a rotating pool of architects and designers the opportunity to provide insightful and critical design feedback on pending projects that will be reviewed by the Planning Commission. As a volunteer\, you will help educate planning staff on urban design issues and complex urban typologies and you will have the chance to provide project specific urban design advice for planning staff’s consideration. \nHOW:\nWe’re involving a rotating pool of architect volunteers to attend these sessions.  Join us by registering for two or three sessions here. \nTO PREPARE:  The Resources Section my be helpful to review in advance to become more familiar with the Urban Design Studio’s three design approaches.  \n\nCitywide Design Guidelines\nAbove-Grade Parking Advisory\n\nDISCLAIMER:\nPVP discussions provide an opportunity for an open discussion with the notion that the information is to remain confidential and not shared in any other public or private forums. Anonymity shall be maintained by all PVP participants at all times. \nQuestions?  Please contact Will Wright for more information. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://www.aialosangeles.org/event/urban-design-review-session-05-20-25/
LOCATION:Virtual on Zoom
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Community,Partner Program
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SUMMARY:SPRING ARCH TOUR FEST: Ridgeline Residence - Malibu Lake California
DESCRIPTION:Photo Credit: Joshue White  \nSpring ARCH TOUR FEST: Ridgeline Residence – Malibu Lake California\nThis project is the result of the 2018 Woosley Fires which destroyed the original home on this property. The rebuild effort included a huge amount of client participation and involved various levels of fire preventative approaches\, some incorporated into the design and others although highly desired\, were unfortunately budgeted out as the project developed. The process the project took\, and the resulting design are of particular importance in relation to the recent 2025 fires and how people should consider rebuilding in fire risk areas. \nTour Led by:\n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nChristopher Mercier\, AIA\, President & Founder (fer) studio \nChristopher L. Mercier\, AIA founded (fer) studio – form\, environment\, research in early 2002. Its purpose was to become an interdisciplinary Contemporary Architecture & Urban Design studio for the practice\, exploration\, research and implementation of Architecture. Its driving aim was an inquiry and investigation into understanding the value\, purpose and intention of Architecture\, through a collaborative team focused studio. Today (fer) studio or (fer)\, is a thriving architecture practice with over 20 years of experience offering some of the world’s most unique and specialized live\, work and play environments. Environments based on their unique ‘trans-relational’ approach to design. One which focuses on forming highly impactful relational conditions that inhabitants experience as stimulus / inspiration towards them taking positive action in their lives. (fer) studio – creative trans-relational environments for building your ambitious lives. \nGary Scott – Home Owner \n  \nArchitect: (fer) studio \n  \nBuilding Credits:\nGeneral Contractor: Buildwell Construction – Troy Franckowiak \nLandscape Architect: [Place] – Victoria Pakshong \nInterior Designer: Sophie Goineau \n  \nLearning Units\nThis project I feel could have HSW credits as we implemented various Fire resistive approaches to the project that could be shown in the home. Additionally\, we would have a set of the construction drawings and Project Manual available at the house for review and discussion purposes to show how the detailing and design for these various measures occurred in the drawings and then how it was implemented in the home. \n  \nParking Information \nPlease park at the bottom of the hill.  Signs will be posted.  AIA|LA will shuttle registrants via golf cart who feel they cannot make the walk up the hill to the residence.
URL:https://www.aialosangeles.org/event/spring-arch-tour-fest-ridgeline-residence-malibu-lake-california/
LOCATION:Ridgeline Residence\, 29078 Crest Drive\, Agoura Hills\, CA\, 91301
CATEGORIES:Tours
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SUMMARY:SPRING ARCH TOUR FEST: Grafton House
DESCRIPTION:Photo Credit: Caitlin Atkinson \nSpring ARCH TOUR FEST: Grafton House\nInformation regarding the tour will be emailed directly to registrants 24 hours before the event. \nBuilt on a hillock in Echo Park with spectacular views of downtown L.A.\, the AIA Residential Award-winning Grafton House combines the urban living of owner/architect Fredrik Nilsson’s native Stockholm with the vibe of a Southern California treehouse. The single family dwelling – built on a half-lot with an eye to sustainability and small carbon footprint – consists of two cedar-clad volumes stacked upon each other and slid apart to create a large overhang and protected entry as well as a flipped traditional floor plan with bedrooms on the ground floor and living room\, kitchen and dining on the second floor. This is Scandinavia meets East LA in a wooden treehouse. \nTour Led by:\nFredrik Nilsson\, AIA – Founding Principal\, Studio Nilsson \nRaised in Stockholm\, Sweden\, Fredrik Nilsson attended Sci Arc and has worked on numerous award-winning projects in Los Angeles and internationally\, from civic to office to mixed-use residential. In his own practice\, Nilsson strives to intersect the craft of Scandinavian design and architecture with the warmth of Southern California\, the complex metropolis of Los Angeles and other global influences. \n  \nArchitect: Studio Nilsson\n  \nBuilding Credits:\nGeneral Contractor – Casa Vieja \nStructural Engineer – Louis Vasquez \nLandscape Architect – Terremoto \nInterior Designer – Studio Nilsson \n  \nLearning Objectives: \n\n(elective CES credit): Participants will explore design strategies for small urban lots\, emphasizing efficient space planning to maximize property use while ensuring privacy and noise mitigation. The session will examine the benefits of an “upside-down” two-story residential floor plan—placing living spaces on upper levels and private areas below—to optimize views and enhance privacy in dense urban environments. Attendees will analyze this case study and best practices to integrate these concepts into sustainable and context-sensitive residential designs.\n(elective CES credit): Participants will explore best practices in cedar wood cladding detailing to enhance the natural warmth and beauty of the material while ensuring long-term durability. The session will cover strategies for preserving cedar using water-based protective treatments\, as well as key detailing techniques to manage moisture\, prevent deterioration\, and maximize the lifespan of the cladding. Attendees will gain an understanding of sustainable maintenance approaches and design solutions that balance aesthetics\, performance\, and environmental responsibility.\n(elective CES credit): Participants will examine strategies for siting buildings to optimize daylighting\, enhancing energy efficiency and occupant comfort. The session will explore methods for harvesting natural light\, including orienting bedrooms to capture morning sun and positioning living areas to benefit from afternoon light while mitigating glare and heat gain. Attendees will also learn design techniques for protecting interiors from harsh summer sun through shading devices\, overhangs\, and material selections that balance daylight access with thermal comfort and sustainability.\n(elective CES credit): Participants will explore principles of drought-tolerant site planning and landscaping to enhance sustainability\, reduce water consumption\, and improve site resilience. The session will cover strategies such as xeriscaping\, native and adaptive plant selection\, efficient irrigation techniques\, and soil management practices that support long-term ecological health. Attendees will also examine the impact of impervious paving on stormwater management and learn design solutions\, such as permeable materials and strategic grading\, to reduce runoff\, promote groundwater recharge\, and support sustainable site development.\n\nParking information \nStreet parking available.
URL:https://www.aialosangeles.org/event/spring-arch-tour-fest-grafton-house/
LOCATION:Grafton House\, 1823 Grafton Street\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90026
CATEGORIES:Tours
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SUMMARY:SPRING ARCH TOUR FEST: Glorya Kaufman Community Center at the Wende Museum
DESCRIPTION:Photo Credit: Bruce Damonte \nSpring ARCH TOUR FEST: Glorya Kaufman Community Center at the Wende Museum\nInformation regarding the tour will be emailed directly to registrants 24 hours before the event. \nThe Adaptive Reuse project is designed as a multipurpose hub in the heart of Culver City’s cultural corridor\, the Glorya Kaufman Community Center evokes Cold War–era architecture while its program supports the Wende Museum’s mission to learn from the past in order to inspire social change in the future. The 7\,500-square-foot concrete structure joins the museum’s existing exhibition building\, a former National Guard Armory\, on a long and narrow site. Together\, these buildings form a campus of cultural\, educational\, and social services\, knitted together by a communal landscape. \nTour Led by:\n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nBrian Wickersham\, FAIA – Founding Partner\, AUX Architecture \nBrian Wickersham\, FAIA\, is the founding partner of AUX Architecture. With more than 25 years of experience\, he creates meaningful spaces that promote creativity and community. Bringing both rigor and spontaneity to his designs\, he cultivates research and collaboration in his Los Angeles studio to produce bespoke architecture that best serves client needs. He likens this robust process to jazz: improvisational and collective. AUX Architecture’s diverse body of work includes award-winning residential and multifamily homes\, retail environments\, art galleries\, and education and cultural arts centers. A native of the Pacific Northwest\, Brian strives to mitigate architecture’s impact on the environment. He integrates care and sustainability into all aspects of the studio. \n  \nArchitect: AUX Architecture\n  \nBuilding Credits:\nGeneral Contractor-Shawmut \nStructural-Nous \nLandscape-SQLA & Michael Boyd \n  \nAIA CES: 1 LU|HSW Approved\nLearning Objectives:\nIdentify how adaptive reuse can transform underutilized structures into vibrant\, multifunctional spaces that address local needs for cultural\, educational\, and social services. \nExamine how reusing an existing structure contributes to sustainability goals by reducing demolition waste and minimizing the environmental impact of new construction. \nEvaluate how the renovated and newly constructed elements of the community center provide inclusive\, ADA-compliant access to programs and public spaces for all users. \nLearn how the adaptive reuse process addresses modern building codes and safety standards\, including seismic upgrades\, fire safety\, and indoor air quality improvements. \nUnderstand the concept of a “Swiss Army Space” and how multifunctional design supports diverse community programming\, promotes mental and social wellbeing\, and enhances local quality of life. \nReview how cross-sector collaboration can activate dormant public assets\, promote civic engagement\, and extend the reach of educational and outreach programs. \n  \nParking Information: \nAmple free parking in the adjacent lot
URL:https://www.aialosangeles.org/event/spring-arch-tour-fest-glorya-kaufman-community-center-at-the-wende-museum/
LOCATION:The Wende Museum of the Cold War\, 10808 Culver Blvd\, Culver City\, CA\, 90230
CATEGORIES:Tours
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SUMMARY:SPRING ARCH TOUR FEST: Supreme
DESCRIPTION:Photo Credit: Blaine Davis \nSpring ARCH TOUR FEST: Supreme\nIn the former location of Tower Records\, the roughly 8\,000 sqft space features a sculptural skate bowl element that spans 40 feet and required raising the roof. Supreme’s signature minimalist interiors mask the complexity of the core and shell retrofit and the structural gymnastics of the floating bowl. \nTour Led by:\n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nJeremy Quinn\, AIA – Associate Principal\, Radar \nJeremy is a registered architect in California with wide ranging experience\, having worked on project types including public schools\, affordable housing\, large mixed-use retail\, commercial and single-family homes. Jeremy’s Master’s is from the Southern California Institute of Architecture and undergraduate from the University of Hartford\, CT with a stint at the Mackintosh School of Architecture in Scotland. Jeremy joined RADAR after running his own office for 5 years\, and previously serving in various roles at several Los Angeles area offices. Jeremy has a lively art and experimental music practice\, and can often be found performing karaoke with his young son in nearby Little Tokyo. \n\nArchitect: Radar (AOR)\, Brinkworth (Design Architect)\, Neil Logan Architect (Design Architect)\n\nBuilding Credits:\nBrinkworth\nNeil Logan\, Architect\nThe Wilson Brothers\nSteve Badgett of Simparch\nSALT Landscape Architects\nMurphy Burr Curry\, Inc\nEndrestudio\nBrandow & Johnston\nRex Engineering\nScott Johnson of Wolcott \n  \nLearning Units\n\nSummarize the coordination process for the construction of a large-scale sculptural work within a fully functional retail space.\nDescribe the process of working with a small jurisdiction to execute a complex renovation of an iconic\, but substandard\, building.\nIdentify the challenges of the project management process between an international design team during a global pandemic.\nAnalyze the impact of supply chain issues on project design and timeline.\n\n  \nParking Information \nParking may be limited at the store\, and there is a municipal lot nearby at: 8759-8775 W Sunset Blvd\, West Hollywood\, CA 90069
URL:https://www.aialosangeles.org/event/spring-arch-tour-fest-supreme/
LOCATION:Supreme\, 8801 W Sunset Blvd\, West Hollywood\, CA\, 90069
CATEGORIES:Tours
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SUMMARY:SPRING ARCH TOUR FEST: The Callow Residence
DESCRIPTION:Photo Credit: Steve King Architectural Photography \nSpring ARCH TOUR FEST: The Callow Residence\nThe clients expressed a desire for a house with a modest scale from the street\, a fluid relationship between interior and exterior space\, with privacy from adjacent neighbors\, and a distinctive design conceptually situated on the trajectory of Los Angeles modernism. We organized the site into functional bands of varying widths running north-south\, and overlaid a pattern of alternating angled walls and roof lines to shape space and direct view and movement from the site and through the house. \nThe site offers no obvious desirable views\, so courtyards\, a south-oriented deck\, and a rear garden serve as focal points framing the sky\, as well as tree canopies and the play of light wherever possible. The entire site is engaged in the architectural composition. The plan is bilaterally symmetrical with an upward spiral progression around the entry courtyard\, leading to the upturned cantilevered roof. The angular and folding form language of the house reads alternately planar and volumetric. \nWe sought drama and intimacy\, openness and privacy\, movement and focus throughout the design. \nTour Led by:\nRick Corsini\, AIA \nRick Corsini\, AIA was born in Los Angeles and received his Master of Architecture in Urban Design from Harvard University and his Bachelor of Architecture from Cal Poly Pomona. In addition to over 25 years of professional practice\, Rick has held faculty appointments at schools of architecture including Cal Poly Pomona\, Woodbury University\, and the University of Southern California. \n\nArchitect: Corsini Stark Architects \n  \nAIA CES: 1.0 LU Approved\nLearning Objectives\nAnalyze spatial design strategies that achieve a balance between openness and privacy within a residential context. \nInterpret architectural responses to sites lacking natural views\, including the use of courtyards\, gardens\, and controlled sightlines. \nEvaluate the influence of Los Angeles modernism on contemporary residential design through formal\, spatial\, and conceptual elements. \nUnderstand the compositional use of geometry and symmetry\, including angled walls\, roof lines\, and spiraling progressions\, to shape spatial experience and movement. \nExplore design techniques for integrating the entire site into the architectural narrative\, enhancing the relationship between built form and landscape. \n  \nParking Information: \nStreet parking is available in this residential neighborhood. \n 
URL:https://www.aialosangeles.org/event/spring-arch-tour-fest-the-callow-residence/
LOCATION:The Callow Residence\, 1200 East Woodbury Road\, Altadena\, CA\, 91104
CATEGORIES:Tours
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SUMMARY:SPRING ARCH TOUR FEST: 26 Point 2 Apartments
DESCRIPTION:Photo Credit: Iwan Baan \nSpring ARCH TOUR FEST: 26 Point 2 Apartments\n26 Point 2 Apartments\, designed for Excelerate Housing Group\, is a 5-story permanent supportive housing apartment building in Long Beach\, California that bridges between a busy commercial zone and a residential neighborhood. The 48\,000 sf\, 77-unit project uses color as a strategic spatial device\, to enhance the reading of discrete yet interconnected zones. \nThe project straddles Pacific Coast Highway to the north – a busy commercial strip – and a residential neighborhood with modest single-family homes to the south. The sculptural massing that connects to the differing contexts on either side bridges this shift in scale and character. Along the eastern residential street\, the facade is articulated into a series of pitched motifs that relate to the gabled roofs of nearby houses. \nThe residential volume hovers over the site on a series of columns while the single-story\, pitched-roof amenity volume faces the street at a pedestrian friendly scale. Amenities\, staff\, and supportive spaces are located along the west and north edges of the site bordering the outdoor covered parking area. A fully glazed street level enclosure allows the ground plane to extend uninterrupted across the interior\, preserving a visual connection to the city beyond while maintaining a protected experience for the occupants. \nThe project earned LEED Gold certification by employing a range of sustainability strategies. High efficiency mini-split systems\, solar hot water\, high albedo roofing\, open air circulation\, operable windows\, and occupant lighting controls help to reduce overall energy use. On site water treatment tanks\, extensive permeable paving\, and native drought-tolerant landscaping conserve and protect water resources. \nThe project also offers socially sustainable high-density housing\, by providing supportive living and wrap-around services for the formerly unhoused\, with on-site counseling\, staff offices\, and social amenity spaces to foster a sense of community. \nTour Led by:\n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nYun Yun\, Associate\, RA\, WELL AP \nYun Yun joined MMA in 2016 after receiving a Master of Architecture degree from the University of Michigan’s Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning.  Prior to her graduate studies\, she received a Master of Science in Architectural Engineering from Purdue University and a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from Tianjin University. Her team project (a)typical office was selected as the winning Mies Crown Hall America’s Prize  (MCHAP) Student Project in 2015-16. While at the University of Michigan\, Yun was also awarded the Burton L. Kampner Memorial Award for Best Thesis Project.  Since joining the practice\, she has been involved in significant cultural\, institutional\, housing\, and resort projects. Yun is a licensed architect in California and a WELL Accredited Professional. \n\nArchitect: Michael Maltzan Architecture\n  \nBuilding Credits:\nArchitect: Michael Maltzan Architecture\nPrincipal\, Michael Maltzan\nPrincipal in Charge\, Tim Williams\nProject Manager\, Ben Ruswick\nProject Designer\, Khoa Vu\,\nJob Captain\, Sharon Xu \nCivil Engineer: KPFF Engineering \nStructural Engineer: Labib Funk and Associates (LFA) \nMP Engineer: Donald F. Dickerson Associates \nElectrical Engineer: Salas O’Brien \nCivil Engineer: KPFF \nLandscape Architect:\nTina Chee Landscape Studio \nSpecifications: AWC West \nWaterproofing: D7 Consulting \nCode/Fire/Life Safety: Simpson Gumpertz & Heger \nLEED Sustainability: Partner Energy \nLow Voltage: OMB Electrical Engineers \n\nLearning Units\n1. Examine strategies for integrating supportive housing into existing urban fabric while addressing seismic safety constraints and maintaining accessibility to critical infrastructure (oil wells) \n2. Analyze how architectural design elements like natural ventilation\, daylighting\, and strategic space planning can promote community health and social well-being in supportive housing \n3. Evaluate sustainable design solutions that achieve LEED Gold certification through water conservation\, energy efficiency\, and climate-responsive features in a mild coastal environment \n4. Explore how the thoughtful placement of communal spaces and essential services can enhance resident welfare while meeting safety and accessibility requirements in supportive housing \n5. Investigate how building massing\, color\, and material choices can create successful transitions between different urban contexts while maintaining occupant safety and comfort \nThese objectives emphasize HSW elements including: \nSafety (seismic design\, infrastructure access)\nHealth (ventilation\, daylighting)\nWelfare (supportive services\, community spaces)\nSustainability (LEED features\, energy efficiency)\nAccessibility (universal design principles) \n  \nParking Information: \nStreet parking only. \n 
URL:https://www.aialosangeles.org/event/spring-arch-tour-fest-26-point-2-apartments/
LOCATION:26 Point 2 Apartments\, 3590 E Pacific Coast Hwy\, Long Beach\, CA\, 90804
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