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SUMMARY:SPRING ARCH TOUR FEST: The Cummings Estate
DESCRIPTION:Photo Credit: Minh Tran and Garrett Rowland \nSpring ARCH TOUR FEST: The Cummings Estate\nInformation regarding the tour will be emailed directly to registrants 24 hours before the event. \n \nTour Led by:\n \nChet Callahan\, Principal\, Chet Architecture \nThe eponymous principle of Chet Architecture\, Chet Callahan’s quiet demeanor and thoughtful curiosity belie his creative genius and intimidating height. An architect since birth\, he reveled in the constant construction of his San Diego suburb. He spent his weekends touring newly minted planned communities with his doting parents\, and his weekdays meticulously drawing and redrawing the interiors and exteriors he encountered. His photographic recall of spaces is legendary in his family of origin. As a designer\, Chet is known for his mastery of space. His ability to think in three dimensions\, which allows him to both consider and create perspective\, results in spaces that delight for reasons so quiet they are often not noticed. \nChet’s designs are both subtle and breathtaking- a point of creative tension that characterizes his body of work. Chet’s vision is a studio of projects as bespoke and unique as our clients. He eschews stylistic repetition\, and relishes in the challenge of variety. Having been both a client and a designer\, he knows how important it is to both listen to the needs and unspoken wants of clients\, but also push them in new directions and challenge their conception of the possible. In his free time\, Chet can be found at the gym\, on the volleyball court\, or cheering on the sidelines of his two teenage boys’ barrage of sporting events. He lives in Los Feliz at the Cummings Estate\, studio home of Chet Architecture\, with his husband\, those rambunctious teenage boys\, and three dogs. \nTour Organizers: \nChet Architecture\nThe oldest estate in east Los Angeles was crumbling– a Grey Gardens mansion that wreaked of granny and disrepair. Relevance was achieved by painstakingly lightening yellowed paneling\, re-stamping plaster moldings to reveal new openings\, restoring the original window configuration to the front of house\, and intervening dramatically with additions that test the limits of materials science to the back of house. The four story stair is an aria\, and the diva a floating\, mural-ed coiling case that reveals a reinvented sky level studio which floods all stories with sunlight from a dramatic picture dormer. The result: an estate that intimidates and tickles at the same time. \nBuilding Credits:\nInterior Designer: Ghislaine Vinas\nLandscape Designer: Elysian Landscapes\nGeneral Contractor: Mark Drexler + Assoc.\nStructural Engineer: TY Engineering \n1.5 LU|HSW CES Learning Units Pending Approval\nHSW Credits \n\nHistoric Preservation\nAdaptive Reuse\nIndoor Air Quality\nBuilding Design\n\nParticipants will be able to outline improvements in daylighting and indoor air quality that were achieved through the renovation of the Cummings Estate. Built sometime between 1895 and 1905\, the oldest estate in east Los Angeles was crumbling– a “Grey Gardens” mansion that reeked of disrepair. \nParticipants will discuss issues such as the structure’s need for a proper foundation—it sat on an eroded stacked-stone base planted on a patch of dirt — as well as the necessity for serious structural reinforcement and completely new mechanical systems. \nParticipants will review how the restoration dealt with a mix of vocabularies (quasi-Craftsman\, with elements borrowed from Spanish and other styles) to arrive at appropriate design solutions — the push and pull between preservation and innovation. Interior design\, furnishings\, wall coverings and finishes\, and landscape design were all incorporated in the extensive revamp of the home. \nParticipants will be able to describe how relevance was achieved by painstakingly lightening yellowed paneling\, re-stamping plaster moldings to reveal new openings\, restoring the original window configuration to the front of house\, and intervening dramatically with additions that test the limits of materials science to the back of house. \nParticipants will discuss the architect’s most dramatic gesture — the grafting of a spruce modernist addition to the back of the house. Essentially a massive glass box set within a terrazzo-clad framework\, the two-story addition accommodates an expansive\, light-filled kitchen that opens onto a terrace\, and a home gym and carport on the floor below.
URL:https://www.aialosangeles.org/event/spring-arch-tour-fest-the-cummings-estate/
LOCATION:Cummings Estate\, 2020 Cummings Lane\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90027\, United States
CATEGORIES:Tours
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SUMMARY:How to Succeed with Mass Timber
DESCRIPTION:How to Succeed with Mass Timber\nA conversation embracing the future development of Mass Timber typologies in Los Angeles\n\n\n\nRecent evolutions in products\, technology\, and building codes have established Mass Timber as one of our most promising avenues for achieving meaningful embodied carbon reduction. Wood’s intrinsic beauty has a natural appeal and healing quality\, but code and industry unfamiliarity present designers with novel challenges to solve along with new opportunities. This panel will bring architects\, engineers\, contractors\, and building owners together to share their wisdom and discuss recent experiences and future code pathways regarding built timber projects in Los Angeles.\n\n\n Co-Moderator\nJames (JED) Donaldson\, AIA\nPartner at Johnson Fain\n\nJames (JED) is a Partner at Johnson Fain with more than twenty five years of professional experience in designing large-scale\, complex projects. His experience includes diverse building typologies including multifamily residential\, office\, education\, biotech\, civic\, cultural\, high-rise structures\, and large-scale mixed-use developments. JED’s knowledge of the building industry is complemented with his interest in sustainable design and advanced drawing techniques. He leads the firm’s Sustainability and Resilience Lab and steers Johnson Fain’s AIA 2030 Commitment. JED is active in the academic environment where he has both taught and been an invited speaker at University of California\, Berkeley\, USC\, UCLA\, University of Puerto Rico\, and Art Center.\n\n\nCo-Moderator\nJames Black\, AIA\, LEED AP\, NCARB\nPrincipal; House & Robertson Architect\n\nJames Black is a Principal and Technical Director at House & Robertson Architects in Culver City. Since joining House & Robertson in 2005\, his career has been focused on the practice’s unique specialization\, the technical execution of complex architectural projects in collaboration with partner Design Architects.\n\n\nPanelist: Dan Dumke\, Senior Director\nShawmut Design and Construction\n\nAs senior director at Shawmut Design and Construction\, Dan Dumke leads the preconstruction and integrated design efforts for the firm’s West region\, bringing his wealth of experience to deliver best-in-class services to clients while establishing integrated\, collaborative project stakeholder environments. With over 40 years of experience executing major projects\, Dan is fluent in preconstruction\, design-build\, and ground-up construction operations\, with established expertise in sustainable and efficient practices including mass timber and modular construction. He leads corporate initiatives for diversity\, equity\, and inclusion and partnerships with Underrepresented Business Enterprise (UBE) trade partners. Dan is Vice Chair of the Associated General Contractors of California’s (AGC) Construction Education Foundation Board and is on the Orange County Board of Directors and a member of the DEI Steering Committee.\n\n\nPanelist: Nina Mahjoub\, PE\, LEED AP\nPrincipal\, Holmes\n\nNina leads Holmes’ Southern California team that is pioneering some of the region’s first mass timber construction. Nina brings lessons learned from the topped-out creative office 42XX\, and she advises on mass timber’s structural applications in mixed-use\, higher ed\, and entertainment studio contexts.\n\n\nPanelist: Haley Coughlin\, AIA \nArchitect\, Lever Architecture\n\nHaley is a Project Architect at LEVER’s Los Angeles office and is a part of the Low Carbon Initiative Committee – working with LADBS to clarify and streamline building with Mass Timber in Los Angeles. She is interested in thoughtful\, mission-driven design\, and architecture that focuses on stewardship and place making. With a diverse portfolio of campus\, community\, and creative office projects\, she excels at translating concept sketches to built work while developing trust-based working relationships with clients\, contractors\, and the design team. \n\n\nPanelist: Parisa Nassiri PE\nSenior Fire Engineer\, Holmes\n\nAs a Senior Fire Engineer\, Parisa optimizes building design for fire scenarios. Her code consulting eases approvals for exposed and high-rise mass timber solutions otherwise not permissible by US Building Code. With a focus in Structural Fire Engineering\, she justifies code alternates while saving her clients construction costs\, carbon\, time\, and labor. \n\nApproved 1 Learning Unit:\n1.  Learn techniques for architectural detailing that optimize the performance and beauty of mass timber materials. \n2.  Review structural engineering solutions that have proven effective in recent mass timber structures. \n3.  Learn about efforts between design professionals and LADBS to streamline and coordinate the agency approvals process for mass timber projects in the City of Los Angeles. \n4.  Gain insights into constructibility factors and procurement considerations in the use of mass timber systems. \n5.  Understand where and how the Building Code provides opportunities to incorporate mass timber into a project.  \n\n\nStreet Parking. Review Street Signs as it changes with the time of day.
URL:https://www.aialosangeles.org/event/how-to-succeed-with-mass-timber/
LOCATION:Johnson Fain\, 1201 N Broadway\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90012
CATEGORIES:Committees
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SUMMARY:The Convergence of DFMA with Healthcare Design and Construction
DESCRIPTION:The Convergence of DFMA with Healthcare Design and Construction\nIn this panel discussion\, architects\, builders\, and product manufacturers converge to explore how Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFMA) is revolutionizing healthcare project delivery. The panelists will delve into DFMA’s impact on traditional design processes\, showcasing its ability to leverage manufacturing constraints for cost and schedule savings without compromising design integrity. Moreover\, the session illuminates the role of industrialized construction techniques within the healthcare sector\, emphasizing pre-fabrication’s benefits in enhancing safety\, quality\, and sustainability. Through insightful discussions and real-world examples\, attendees gain valuable insights into how collaboration among stakeholders drives value and innovation in healthcare project delivery. \n  \n \nMODERATOR: Stan Chiu\, Directory of Integrated Project Delivery\, HDR \nStan brings over 25 years of experience in complex projects for clients such as Sutter Health\, Samsung\, UHS\, the University of California and the Mayo Clinic. A leader in Lean Design and Integrated Project Delivery (IPD)\, Stan believes in the power of respect for people and continuous improvement. His projects have been recognized for design excellence including National AIA and SCUP Honor Awards. Stan has served on professional and institutional boards including the Lean Construction Institute. \n \nPANELIST: Kyle Weisman\, VP and Principal\,HGA \nKyle specializes in healthcare architecture and Lean integrated project delivery\, with an emphasis on standardized\, modular\, and pre-fabrication strategies. Kyle has led teams on complex\, large-scale projects around the country\, and proactively leverages his technical expertise to anticipate construction challenges and provide solutions to improve project delivery. His collaborative leadership with interdisciplinary\, cross-functional teams has been a clear differentiator in the successful execution of design-build\, manufactured\, and prefabricated healthcare environments. \n \nPANELIST: Chad Arthur\, NW Region VDC & Design to Build Leader\, DPR Construction  \nChad leads teams in Northern California and the Pacific Northwest to collaboratively deliver projects leveraging DPR’s strategies: Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) and Design to Build. Chad takes a holistic perspective about combining the power of people\, processes\, and tools to optimize and improve outcomes of both design and construction\, improving performance while fostering the creativity and innovation of design. He is focused on creating greater opportunities for prefabrication and Design for Manufacturing Assembly (DFMA) through design optimization and creating a shared working environment that fosters transparency and early intervention. \n \nPANELIST: Trevor Higgins\, Central Northeast Area Sales Manager\, mf PHD \nTrevor is responsible for overseeing the strategic planning\, design\, and execution of all construction projects\, ensuring that mfPHD continues to deliver high-quality\, cutting-edge solutions to its clients. He left his role as a Project Manager at Massachusetts General Hospital to join mfPHD 10 years ago as the Central Northeast Area Sales Manager. His keen understanding of prefabrication and hospital construction\, coupled with a passion for innovation and building helps push mfPHD’s mission to the boundaries of what’s possible. \n \nPANELIST: Ron Rendina\, SoCal Healthcare Core Market Lead and Western Sales Lead\, for DPR\, Digital Building Components + SurePods \nRon holds a Masters of Science in Construction from Arizona State University\, and accreditations from LEED AP and DBIA. He has been in the Construction Industry since 1986 specializing in healthcare construction for 28 years (23 of those years with DPR). Ron brings first hand offsite prefabrication experience on California healthcare projects and is a true believer with how value is optimized. \n\nAPPROVED AIA CES: 1.5 LU|HSW Learning Units\n1. How Designing for Manufacturing and Assembly impacts the traditional design process. Understanding and use of manufacturing constraints to create cost and schedule savings without sacrificing design intent. \n2. Develop a comprehensive understanding of industrialized construction and its specific applications within the healthcare sector\, including an analysis of key features and benefits of pre-fabrication techniques to advance healthcare construction. \n3. Critically evaluate the impact of industrialized construction on safety and quality in healthcare projects\, focusing on how methodologies enhance worker safety and lead to higher-quality clinical environments\, positively affecting patient and staff experiences in controlled\, safe work settings. \n4. Explore the role of industrialized construction in achieving sustainability goals within healthcare projects\, assessing methods employed to substantially reduce waste through pre-fabrication techniques while maintaining high construction standards. \n5. Investigate how industrialized construction processes contribute to predictability in terms of cost\, quality\, and schedule for healthcare projects\, understanding how streamlined construction processes can expedite project timelines and improve the final built environment. \nFood and beverages will be sponsored by Falkbuilt.\nStreet parking is available on Colorado Ave\, Broadway\, and Euclid. Please obey parking signs.
URL:https://www.aialosangeles.org/event/the-convergence-of-dfma-with-healthcare-design-and-construction/
LOCATION:HGA Architects\, 1301 Colorado Ave\, Santa Monica\, CA\, 90404
CATEGORIES:Healthcare
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SUMMARY:AIA|LA & LACP Roundtable Discussion:  Citywide Housing Incentive Program
DESCRIPTION:AIA|LA & LACP Roundtable Discussion: Citywide Housing Incentive Program\nLos Angeles City Planning is hosting a roundtable with AIA|LA and members of the ULI Housing Council to provide an overview of and solicit feedback on the recently released draft Citywide Housing Incentive Program (CHIP) Ordinance–a key component of Los Angeles’ Housing Element Rezoning Program. Released in March 2024\, the CHIP ordinance aims to expand opportunities for housing on major corridors in higher opportunity areas and near transit citywide. Before hosting a public hearing in the summer\, Los Angeles City Planning seeks feedback to inform future revisions to the draft ordinance. \nKey Questions: \n\nThe CHIP Ordinance proposes by-right LADBS review for an expanded pool of project types. Are there other ways that City Planning can support the streamlined review of mixed-income and 100% affordable housing projects?\nAre there corridors that are not captured by the Mixed Income Incentive Program where you would like to see more housing development and why?\nProjects in Opportunity Corridor Transition Incentive Areas are required to comply with certain design standards. Do you foresee any issues with the feasibility of implementing these standards?\nAre there additional clarifications that can be made to the tailored menus of incentives to better support mixed-income and 100% affordable housing projects?\n\nSPEAKERS: \nBlair Smith – Senior City Planner\, Los Angeles City Planning \nThea Trindle – City Planner\, Los Angeles City Planning \nWajiha Ibrahim – City Planner\, Los Angeles City Planning \nTO PREPARE:  In advance of the roundtable discussion\, please review the draft ordinances (see links below) and prepare your questions\, comments\, and recommendations to help improve the effectiveness and feasibility of these proposed ordinances. \nHousing Element Rezoning Program \nThe Citywide Housing Incentive Program Ordinance\nDraft Ordinance (March 2024)\nFact Sheet (March 2024) \nCitywide Adaptive Reuse Ordinance\nCitywide Adaptive Reuse Draft Ordinance (March 2024)\nCurrent Zoning Code\, Ch. 1\nNew Zoning Code\, Ch. 1A\nFact Sheet (March 2024) \nHousing Elements Sites Ordinance\nDraft Ordinance (March 2024)\nFact Sheet (March 2024) \nResident Protections Ordinance\nDraft Ordinance (March 2024)\nFact Sheet (March 2024) \nWHEN: Wednesday\, May 15th at 4 pm \nWHERE:  This will be an in-person meeting at Los Angeles City Hall (200 N. Spring Street\, Room #501 – Los Angeles\, CA 90012) \n\nTransit & Parking details will be sent along with a confirmation of your RSVP.\n\nSPEAKERS & BIOS: \n \nBlair Smith – Senior City Planner\, Los Angeles City Planning \nBlair Smith is a Senior City Planner in the Housing Policy Unit\, overseeing the Housing Element Rezoning Program. In her current role\, Blair evaluates existing housing needs and barriers\, facilitates community input\,  and develops recommendations and programs to address Los Angeles’s housing needs. \nBlair previously has worked on the Housing Element 2021-2029\, the streamlining of affordable housing processes citywide\,  creating new zoning tools for re:codela\, developing housing incentives for the Hollywood Community Plan update\, and protecting historic resources in the Office of Historic Resources. \nBlair studied the growth and structure of cities at Bryn Mawr College.  Throughout her career\, Blair has worked to build a more equitable LA by developing tools to improve design and integrate affordable housing into neighborhoods throughout the City. \n  \n  \n  \n \nThea Trindle – City Planner\, Los Angeles City Planning \nThea Trindle is a City Planner for Los Angeles City Planning’s Housing Policy team supporting the implementation of Los Angeles’ Housing Element Rezoning Program. Prior to joining Los Angeles City Planning\, Thea served as Planning and Development Manager for Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti’s Office of Economic Development  where she served as the Mayor’s liaison to City Planning and the Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety (LADBS). Thea completed her B.A. in Urban Studies at Loyola Marymount University and her M.S. in Regional and Urban Planning at the London School of Economics. If she is not at Los Angeles City Hall you can usually find her exploring the hiking trails of the nearby San Gabriel mountains\, at the beach\, or exploring her beloved DTLA neighborhood. \n  \n  \n  \n  \n \nWajiha Ibrahim – City Planner\, Los Angeles City Planning \nWajiha Ibrahim\, a City Planner for the Housing Unit of the Department of City Planning focuses her work on advancing housing access and its equitable distribution in Los Angeles. With a background in Engineering\, Urban Planning and Design from the University of Michigan\, Wajiha has developed both international and local level city plans and policies. Wajiha also co-authored the 2021-2029 Housing Element Update\, an eight-year policy framework to house Los Angeles residents. She is currently working on the Department’s Citywide Rezoning Program\, an ordinance aimed to increase housing production and meet Los Angeles’s housing needs.  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nQuestions?  Please contact Will Wright for more information.
URL:https://www.aialosangeles.org/event/aiala-lacp-roundtable-discussion-citywide-housing-incentive-program/
LOCATION:Los Angeles City Hall\, 200 N. Spring Street\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90012
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Professional Development
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SUMMARY:Urban Design Review Session 5.14.24
DESCRIPTION:The 2024 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). \nPLEASE REGISTER HERE.\nWHAT:\nIn 2024\, we will be coordinating thirt-six 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 the City.   \nTO PREPARE:  The following resources are 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\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. \nWHERE:\nAll of the sessions are held virtually on zoom.  PLEASE REGISTER HERE. \nWHEN:\nThe design review sessions are held virtually on zoom on the first\, second\, and third Tuesday of each month (10am – 12pm)  = see exact dates below. \n\nJanuary 2\, 2024\nJanuary 9\, 2024\nJanuary 16\, 2024\nFebruary 6\, 2024\nFebruary 13\, 2024\nFebruary 20\, 2024\nMarch 5\, 2024\nMarch 12\, 2024\nMarch 19\, 2024\nApril 2\, 2024\nApril 9\, 2024\nApril 16\, 2024\nMay 7\, 2024\nMay 14\, 2024\nMay 21\, 2024\nJune 4\, 2024\nJune 11\, 2024\nJune 18\, 2024\nJuly 2\, 2024\nJuly 9\, 2024\nJuly 16\, 2024\nAugust 6\, 2024\nAugust 13\, 2024\nAugust 20\, 2024\nSeptember 3\, 2024\nSeptember 10\, 2024\nSeptember 17\, 2024\nOctober 1\, 2024\nOctober 8\, 2024\nOctober 15\, 2024\nNovember 5\, 2024\nNovember 12\, 2024\nNovember 19\, 2024\nDecember 3\, 2024\nDecember 10\, 2024\nDecember 17\, 2024\n\n  \nPlease note:   We’re involving a rotating pool of architect volunteers\, with sensitivity to the value of your time – so therefore\, you are encouraged to RSVP and attend at most only two or three sessions during any given calendar year.  This will ensure more space to accommodate as many volunteers as possible since each session accommodates a limited capacity. \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.
URL:https://www.aialosangeles.org/event/urban-design-review-session-5-14-24/
LOCATION:Virtual on Zoom
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Professional Development
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SUMMARY:Table For Ten: A Summit for Women in Construction\, Design and Real Estate
DESCRIPTION:Table for Ten is a highly curated day to learn the strategies to be in leadership positions. Attendees will not only meet the people that will support them in that process\, but also create meaningful relationships that ultimately move the needle for women in AEC and CRE. It will be an intense\, intimate\, highly productive day of networking\, connecting\, and marketing.\n<< RESERVE YOUR SPOT >>\nProfessionals who have experience across the Architecture\, Engineering\, Construction (AEC) and Commercial Real Estate (CRE) industries are invited to attend. The program will offer a mix of formal and informal dialogue along with curated experiences and relationship-building opportunities that are unlike any other industry event. \nGeneral Admissions: $350\nVIP Pass (VIP Happy Hour Access): $550 \nContact Table for Ten if you are interested in sponsoring\, speaking/moderating\, or would like to request a free general admission ticket.
URL:https://www.aialosangeles.org/event/table-for-ten-a-summit-for-women-in-construction-design-and-real-estate/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Networking,Women in Architecture
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SUMMARY:New Member/Newly Licensed Reception 2024
DESCRIPTION:Celebrating New AIA|LA Members and Newly Licensed Architects\nJoin the Party!\nIt’s always a special occasion when we gather to celebrate with our new AIA Los Angeles members and newly licensed architects. Join us\, make new friendships and learn more about how you can get involved and make the most of your membership! \nWhether you’ve recently joined\, or have been part of AIA|LA for years\, please join us for delicious food and drink\, sparkling conversation\, and more. \nOur gracious sponsor and host is Poggenpohl Los Angeles. \n \nRSVP soon and mark your calendar!
URL:https://www.aialosangeles.org/event/new-member-reception-2024/
LOCATION:Poggenpohl Los Angeles\, 8900 Beverly Blvd #104\, Los Angeles\, 90048\, United States
CATEGORIES:Networking,Reception
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SUMMARY:Right-Sizing Plumbing and the Water Demand Calculator
DESCRIPTION:At the May American Society of Plumbing Engineers Los Angeles Chapter meeting\, Christopher Lohr (VP of Technical Services and Research\, IAPMO) will present on a novel water supply pipe sizing methodology. Using the IAPMO Water Demand Calculator new residential constructions significantly reduces water aging\, delivers hot water faster\, generates significant construction cost savings\, reduces the carbon footprint of the structure\, and subsequently saves on water – and water heating-related energy utility bills for the entire life of the plumbing system. \n  \nThis event includes dinner and tour of the LADWP La Kretz Innovation Campus. \n  \n$55\, 4-hour event\, pay at the door. Dinner and tour of the LADWP La Kretz Innovation Campus are included. \n  \nOrganizer: Christoph Lohr (VP of Technical Services and Research\, IAPMO)\n \n  \nOpen to non-ASPE members \nhttps://www.aspela.com/chapter-meetings/ (event description) \nhttps://www.aspela.com/product/aspe-la-chapter-meeting-rsvp-only/ (event rsvp)
URL:https://www.aialosangeles.org/event/right-sizing-plumbing-and-the-water-demand-calculator/
LOCATION:La Kretz Innovation Campus\, 525 S. Hewitt Street\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90013\, United States
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SUMMARY:Urban Design Review Session 5.7.24
DESCRIPTION:The 2024 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). \nPLEASE REGISTER HERE.\nWHAT:\nIn 2024\, we will be coordinating thirt-six 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 the City.   \nTO PREPARE:  The following resources are 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\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. \nWHERE:\nAll of the sessions are held virtually on zoom.  PLEASE REGISTER HERE. \nWHEN:\nThe design review sessions are held virtually on zoom on the first\, second\, and third Tuesday of each month (10am – 12pm)  = see exact dates below. \n\nJanuary 2\, 2024\nJanuary 9\, 2024\nJanuary 16\, 2024\nFebruary 6\, 2024\nFebruary 13\, 2024\nFebruary 20\, 2024\nMarch 5\, 2024\nMarch 12\, 2024\nMarch 19\, 2024\nApril 2\, 2024\nApril 9\, 2024\nApril 16\, 2024\nMay 7\, 2024\nMay 14\, 2024\nMay 21\, 2024\nJune 4\, 2024\nJune 11\, 2024\nJune 18\, 2024\nJuly 2\, 2024\nJuly 9\, 2024\nJuly 16\, 2024\nAugust 6\, 2024\nAugust 13\, 2024\nAugust 20\, 2024\nSeptember 3\, 2024\nSeptember 10\, 2024\nSeptember 17\, 2024\nOctober 1\, 2024\nOctober 8\, 2024\nOctober 15\, 2024\nNovember 5\, 2024\nNovember 12\, 2024\nNovember 19\, 2024\nDecember 3\, 2024\nDecember 10\, 2024\nDecember 17\, 2024\n\n  \nPlease note:   We’re involving a rotating pool of architect volunteers\, with sensitivity to the value of your time – so therefore\, you are encouraged to RSVP and attend at most only two or three sessions during any given calendar year.  This will ensure more space to accommodate as many volunteers as possible since each session accommodates a limited capacity. \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.
URL:https://www.aialosangeles.org/event/urban-design-review-session-5-7-24/
LOCATION:Virtual on Zoom
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Professional Development
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SUMMARY:Old Pasadena Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION:Come explore Old Pasadena! We’ll be walking the city’s urban landscape starting at Memorial Park\, stopping at several notable landmarks along the way\, and ending at the semi-annual Jackalope Indie Artisan Fair in Central Park. \nFounded 150 years ago in 1874\, Old Pasadena has a rich architectural history\, and has implemented various urban improvement strategies at each era of its development. We’ll discuss both the successes and the challenges of these different planning approaches\, and take a closer look at several historic buildings that have undergone or are undergoing extensive seismic retrofits and accessibility upgrades. \n1. Participants and presenters will explore the built environment of Old Pasadena\, including its rich architectural history and several historic buildings that have undergone or are undergoing extensive seismic retrofits and accessibility upgrades. \n2. Presenters will identify the key architectural\, landscape\, and urban design features that make Old Pasadena unique and tied to each era of development and refinement throughout the last 150 years. \n3. Presenters and participants will discuss both the successes and the challenges of different urban settings\, and various planning approaches\, spanning from the walkable area between Memorial Park and Central Park. \n4. At the end of the tour\, participants will be able to review and compare the history and urban landscape of Old Pasadena against the urban fabric of the larger Los Angeles area. \n\nMeet at Levitt Pavilion in Memorial Park\nAnd wear comfortable walking shoes!\n\nParking & Transit:  \nAIA|LA encourages everyone to walk\, bike\, or ride METRO. \nStreet or structured parking is available near Memorial Park. \n  \n  \nChair of the AIA|LA Urban Design Committee: \n \nJonathan Rieke\, AIA – Project Leader\, West of West & Chair\, AIA|LA Urban Design Committee \nJonathan is a Project Leader at West of West\, with experience ranging from residential interiors to large-scale ground-up development projects. He is a registered architect in California\, Michigan\, and Ohio and has previously worked as a designer for several award-winning firms including The Los Angeles Design Group\, Bjarke Ingels Group\, and Morphosis Architects. Jonathan has held academic positions at the University of Southern California\, The Ohio State University\, and Kent State University where he was the Schidlowski Emerging Faculty Fellow. Jonathan received his Master of Architecture from Harvard University’s Graduate School of Design\, where he was awarded the James Templeton Kelley Prize for best graduate thesis\, and his Bachelor of Science in Architecture from The Ohio State University. \n  \n  \n  \nVice-Chair of the AIA|LA Urban Design Committee: \n \nKelly Nicholas\, AIA\, LEED AP BD+C – Associate\, ZGF ARCHITECTS LLP  \nKelly is a licensed architect practicing at ZGF Architects in Downtown Los Angeles. A graduate of Rice University\, she has over 15 years of experience in the design and construction industry\, working on a variety of project types while practicing at firms in Singapore\, Texas\, New York\, and California. Having spent most of her adult life living in downtowns of major cities\, her passion for urban density\, adaptive reuse\, public transit\, and walkability makes her an enthusiastic advocate of the Urban Design Committee and its initiatives. \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nThe AIA|LA Urban Design Committee Mission Statement \nDoes anyone care about urban space today? Whatever happened to visionary urban design? Where is the model for Los Angeles? Is there a model for Los Angeles? Isn’t it the architect’s job to design the city? Can we envision and support non-commercialized collective spaces? Can we be radically optimistic about the future without seeming naive? Doesn’t the term “Urban Design” sound banal\, academic\, and indeterminate? Why is that? Can we change that? Is there political viability for large-scale ambitious planning initiatives? How can infrastructural investment alter and improve the way the city functions? What is the new mayor going to do about homelessness and how can we\, as architects\, help? Not to say anything about the policy\, regulations\, and red tape that govern land use\, planning\, and development\, but if we had to say something about it where would we even start? What about the history of redlining\, discriminatory lending practices\, and segregation that has produced our present urban patterns? Can architects help foster an agenda of spatial equity in the city? Can small-scale interventions be more effective than large-scale propositions in making a more liveable city? How can return on investment be measured\, other than in dollars and cents? Mass Timber sounds great\, but what’s the story behind the sustainability argument? How can we develop the city more sustainably? Remember all that fuss about the LA River\, what’s going on there? Same question\, but about the Olympics? How much impact can an individual building have in the life of a city? What are the best practices for designing housing today? How can architects best respond to the current State of Emergency? Can we\, as a profession\, be more proactive in proposing solutions that we want to see implemented? \nThe Urban Design Committee believes that we can\, and should. Our mission for 2023 is about asking questions\, fostering discussions\, proposing solutions\, and illustrating visions for the future of Los Angeles.
URL:https://www.aialosangeles.org/event/old-pasadena-walking-tour/
LOCATION:Levitt Pavilion Pasadena\, 85 E Holly St\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91103\, United States
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Committees,Professional Development,Tours,Urban Design Committee
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SUMMARY:THE HUMAN BEHIND THE ARCHITECT
DESCRIPTION:AIA|LA & SoCal NOMA Present…\nTHE HUMAN BEHIND THE ARCHITECT: Series Kick-off\nStories have been used to share learning and knowledge for thousands of years. A good story engages our curiosity\, emotions\, and imagination. Stories take many forms\, but they usually have some elements in common. Rather than a list of dry facts\, stories have a narrative or sequence that introduces people or characters.\nAIA|LA & SoCal NOMA J.E.D.I. committee invites you to join “The Human Behind the Architect” series to listen to the journey of four local architects. This is not an architectural conversation. Speakers will dive deeper into their journey telling us the challenges that made them the person who they are today.\nWe respond to stories\, particularly when there is emotional detail\, and remember information given in story form much more vividly.  The mission of the J.E.D.I. Committee is to advance issues of justice\, equity\, diversity\, and inclusion in the architecture industry\, and these anecdotes are foundational as we weave the fibers of all of our stories to build the fabric of our field.\n\nWhy attend? \n\nConnect with the human side of architecture.\nDiscover the stories behind the cityscapes you know.\nGain a deeper appreciation for the design process.\nBe inspired by the journeys of fellow creatives.\n\n\n  \n\nSPEAKERS:\n\nAdaeze Cadet\, AIA\, NOMA – Sr. Principal & Design Principal\, HOK\nMichael H. Anderson\, AIA\, NOMA – Principal\, Anderson Barker\, Inc.\nJoshua A. Foster\, NOMA\, Assoc. AIA – Founder & CEO\, JAF Creative Solutions\nCory Henry\, FRSA – Founder and Director\, Atelier Cory Henry\n\n\n  \n\nMODERATED BY:\n\n\n\n\nBreana Weaver\, CCA – Assistant Manager of Diversity and Inclusion\, PCL Construction\n\n\n\nBreana Weaver joined PCL Construction – California Buildings as assistant manager of diversity & inclusion in March 2021. In this role\, Weaver manages the ambitious community outreach\, workforce development\, and local hire initiatives for Destination Crenshaw\, a 1.3-mile-long outdoor museum along Crenshaw Boulevard celebrating Black culture in Los Angeles. A South LA native\, born and raised in the Crenshaw district\, Breana is passionate about holistic approaches to addressing industry-wide challenges such as a lack of diversity and workforce shortages\, while creating equitable access to high-paying construction careers. Weaver also manages DEI strategy for PCL’s $1 billion California Buildings District and serves as an advisor for companywide initiatives. \nBefore coming to PCL\, Weaver served Council District 8 for five years as a member of City Councilmember Marqueece Harris-Dawson’s team as senior jobs and legislative deputy and chair of the City’s Targeted Local Hire Task Force. Additionally\, she drove the development of key policy issues and legislation related to economic development\, housing\, and public safety. She is also an alumnus of the Coro Fellowship for Public Policy\, an intensive nine-month leadership development program where she gained cross-sector training and experience through a rotation of placements that included Northrup Grumman\, LA Metro\, Yellow Cab\, and a campaign for state senate. \nWith professional experience in both the private and public sectors\, Weaver believes strongly in the power of collaborative initiatives that incorporate both business and community interests. \n  \n\n\nSPEAKERS:\n\n\n\n\nAdaeze Cadet\, AIA\, NOMA – Sr. Principal & Design Principal\, HOK\n\n\n\nAs design principal\, Adaeze provides design leadership for projects in HOK’s Los Angeles studio. She is a member of the firm’s board of directors and design board. \nAdaeze brings over two decades of experience as an innovative\, successful and dedicated design professional. Her award-winning designs have been recognized and praised by various design publications. She held positions in San Francisco and Dallas before relocating to Los Angeles in 2013. \nAdaeze is an active speaker\, a mentor to individuals and groups\, serves as a juror and is a member of the USC Architecture Guild Board. Her industry involvement extends to the American Institute of Architects (AIA)\, the Southern California chapter of the National Organization of Minority Architects (SoCal NOMA) and the Urban Land Institute (ULI). \n  \n\nMichael H. Anderson\, AIA\, NOMA – Principal\, Anderson Barker\, Inc. \n\nMichael\, a distinguished architect\, author\, and visionary\, leads the Accelerated Housing and Transit Development (AHTD) Project\, an extensive initiative aimed at revitalizing underserved communities across Los Angeles County. This transformative project involves pursuing Climate Funding to convert BIPOC single-family homes into fourplexes\, providing a home for families and creating three income-generating units for additional family members. Spanning 24 Metro transit stations\, the project includes infrastructure enhancements and has received positive feedback from the Secretary’s Office at the U.S. Department of Transportation. \n\nWith a notable 45-year career in economic development\, Michael is a registered architect specializing in transit\, aviation\, schools\, urban design\, and redevelopment projects. His notable accomplishments include the LA Clippers Intuit Dome Plaza and Buildings\, Metro MLK Jr. Transit Station in Compton\, Charles R. Drew University Grand Entrance Plaza\, and LAX Terminal 9. Committed to enhancing the quality of life for all community members\, Michael is also an accomplished author\, having authored “Urban Magic – Vibrant Black and Brown Communities Are Possible” and the “Metro Crenshaw/LAX Transit Corridor – Joint Development Study.” \nOver the past three years\, Michael and his team of partners and project consultants have consistently delivered award-winning designs. Particularly\, Anderson Barker\, the affiliated architecture firm for the Intuit Dome\, received the prestigious 2022 Architizer A+ Jury Award. Concurrently\, Anderson Barker was recognized with the AIA/LA Next LA Award for their outstanding design of the King Solomon Village Homeless Shelter in the same year. \n  \n\n\nJoshua A. Foster\, NOMA\, Assoc. AIA – Founder & CEO\, JAF Creative Solutions\n\n\nJoshua A. Foster is an award-winning community builder\, architectural designer\, educator\, and speaker. He is the Founder and CEO of JAF — a community-impact focused consulting firm empowering the AEC and real estate industry with the tools to maximize impact in the built environment. Joshua also serves on multiple local and national non-profit boards including\, the National Organization of Minority Architects (NOMA)\, the Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture (ACSA)\, the Long Beach Community Design Center\, Architecture + Advocacy\, and the USC Architectural Guild. A native of the Philadelphia area\, Joshua is a graduate of both Columbia University and the University of Southern California.\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCory Henry\, FRSA – Founder and Director\, Atelier Cory Henry\n\nCory Henry is a practitioner and educator based in Los Angeles. The son of Jamaican immigrants and raised in The Bronx\, he founded the eponymous interdisciplinary design studio\, Atelier Cory Henry. Cory Henry’s approach to design integrates research and socially conscious ideals to create poetic contextually driven design solutions. His work ranges in scale and type\, with a portfolio that expands several continents. He is a MacDowell – the US preeminent artist residency program – was awarded a Bogliasco Foundation Fellowship – which is awarded to gifted individuals working in all the disciplines of the Arts and Humanities – has been recognized by NCARB as an emerging force in the field\, and won the US National Emerging Architect OnOlive contemporary housing competition. \nIn academia\, Cory Henry holds esteemed positions. Presently\, he serves as the Ruth & Norman Moore Visiting Professor at Washington University in St. Louis and holds a recurring teaching role as a Visiting Design Professor at Harvard’s Graduate School of Design. Additionally\, he has twice been honored as a KEA Distinguished Professor by the University of Maryland School of Architecture\, Planning and Preservation. His teaching experience extends to institutions like the University of Pennsylvania Stuart Weitzman School of Design\, Syracuse University\, Penn State University\, and the University of Southern California. \nCory holds a B.Arch. from Drexel University\, studied at SCI-Arc\, and has a M.Arch. from Cornell. \n  \nCOMMITTEE CHAIR:\n \nArman Massahi\, AIA – Project Architect\, KFA Architecture\nArman attended Azad University of Tabriz where he earned a Bachelor of Architectural Engineering degree. In 2011\, he ventured out to Los Angeles where he graduated with a Master of Architecture degree from SCI-Arc. Arman’s vast range of knowledge and experience in the design and development of single-family homes\, multi-family projects\, and mixed-use commercial developments. His experience in designing projects in Los Angeles for the past ten years has driven him to become an architect with a deep knowledge of structural design and building systems. Arman enjoys hiking and camping on all the California area trails\, as well as riding his bike along the Pacific Ocean. He currently works as a project architect for KFA Architects. \nHOSTED BY: \n \n  \nThe J.E.D.I. Committee is a collaboration between AIA|LA & SoCal NOMA.
URL:https://www.aialosangeles.org/event/the-human-behind-the-architect-series-kick-off/
LOCATION:Cuningham\, 8665 Hayden Place\, Culver City\, 90232\, United States
CATEGORIES:Committees,Emerging Professionals,Networking,Panel,Partner Program,Reception
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SUMMARY:Perform or Prescribe: The Great Debate In Building Exterior Design
DESCRIPTION:Perform or Prescribe: The Great Debate In Building Exterior Design\nPresented by the AIA|LA Building Performance & Regulations Committee\n\n\nJoin AIA Los Angeles’ dynamic Building Performance and Regulations team for the second session of a year long conversation on new energy codes and their effect on building systems and envelope design. This session will start with understanding the difference between prescriptive and performance design approaches in the context of meeting code and increasing building sustainability. Listen to Glumac’s experts interpret the evolving codes and their real-world effects on building design. Expand the conversation with your own expertise in a “salon” format conversation that will share our common expertise to advance design in Los Angeles. \nLearning Objectives:\n+ Explain the difference between prescriptive and performance-based criteria for building energy performance and which is right for your project/design\n+  Compare current and anticipated changes in the energy code and how these changes may affect the building envelope and MEP design\n+  Learn how code compares to LEED and AIA 2030\n+ Learn how to balance energy goals with design goals \n\nSPEAKERS:\nMichael J. Adams – Associate / Regional Energy Director\, Glumac \nKyle Hack\, P.E. – Mechanical Engineer\, Glumac \nSPEAKERS:\n \nMichael J. Adams – Associate / Regional Energy Director\, Glumac \nAs Lead Energy Consultant\, Michael manages a team dedicated to modeling building energy performance. Their primary goal is to not only meet but to surpass the stringent criteria established by building rating systems\, state energy codes\, federal building guidelines\, and relevant incentive programs while being cost-effective and meeting project goals. With an eight-year background in sustainable design and construction\, Michael is an invaluable asset when it comes to energy and water efficiency in the built environment while having a thorough understanding of relevant building codes and requirements. He is deeply engaged throughout the design process\, proposing\, analyzing\, and vetting sound recommendations for cost-effective and energy-efficient solutions tailored to each client’s unique needs. \n  \n  \n \nKyle Hack\, P.E. – Mechanical Engineer\, Glumac \nWith over a decade of experience in mechanical engineering\, Kyle is a seasoned professional specializing in building design in California. Their expertise lies in creating sustainable and energy-efficient systems\, and ensuring proposed mechanical systems meet code standards while optimizing functionality and comfort for occupants. As a key player in numerous high-profile projects across the state\, they continue to innovate and drive excellence in the field of mechanical engineering. \n\n\n  \n  \nMODERATOR & COMMITTEE CO-CHAIR: \n \nMark Oberholzer\, AIA\, LEED AP – Principal\, KTGY & C0-Chair\, AIA|LA Building Performance & Regulations Committee\n \n  \nContext is everything. In cities like Los Angeles\, context includes not just existing buildings and neighborhoods\, but an emerging sense of urban identity and possibility. Mark Oberholzer’s strength is engaging with the context of client goals\, zoning complexity\, urban design\, stakeholder influences\, economic imperatives and design integrity to tease out extraordinary architectural solutions. \nOver the last five years\, Mark has been at the forefront of KTGY’s expertise in innovative construction techniques – harnessing the design possibilities of modular construction\, bearing steel stud systems\, and heavy timber. Mark sees construction technology as another part of the context of design\, bringing a conviction that collaboration\, imagination\, hard work\, and a sense of humor are the best tools for reaching the goal of better design. \nCOMMITTEE CO-CHAIR:\n \nLISA CANOY\, AIA\, NCARB – SR ASSOCIATE & PROJECT MANAGER\, AC MARTIN \nLisa Canoy\, AIA\, NCARB is a licensed architect with a wide range of skills and abilities. With over a decade of professional experience\, Lisa Canoy brings valuable knowledge across all phases of design and all varieties of scope\, as both project manager and project architect. Her portfolio consists largely of educational work and includes ground-up construction projects\, multi-phased construction projects\, existing renovations\, and comprehensive modernizations\, ranging in size from 2\,000 to 200\,000 square feet. Her experience spans various delivery methods (including design-build and CM@R)\, AHJs (including DSA and OFS)\, and clients (including LA Unified\, the CSU System\, and the UC System). \n  \n  \n  \nCOMMITTEE VICE-CHAIR:\n \nMorgan Wiener\, AIA – Senior Associate\, Gensler \nMorgan Wiener\, AIA\, is a Senior Associate of Gensler Los Angeles where he holds the leadership roles of Sustainability Director and Technical Director. Based in the Hospitality practice area\, Morgan leverages his over 25 years of experience in architecture with a focus on resort and urban developments. Counted on as a leader for the Hospitality Practice Area for Master Planning\, Sustainable thought leadership\, and Project Delivery he touches all phases of projects. He is sought after in leadership roles for projects to support the practice area in servicing our global client footprint. \n  \n  \n\nLearning Objectives: (For Self-Reporting Only) \n\n+ Explain the difference between prescriptive and performance-based criteria for building energy performance and which is right for your project/design\n+  Compare current and anticipated changes in the energy code and how these changes may affect the building envelope and MEP design\n+  Learn how code compares to LEED and AIA 2030\n+ Learn how to balance energy goals with design goals \n\nPHOTO CREDITS:  the photo (copyright free) is by independent photographer Joel Filipe.
URL:https://www.aialosangeles.org/event/perform-or-prescribe-the-great-debate-in-building-exterior-design/
LOCATION:Gensler Los Angeles\, 500 South Figueroa Street\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90071\, United States
CATEGORIES:Committees,Panel,Presentation,Professional Development
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SUMMARY:Revitalize and Reinvent: Shaping LA's Urban Future Through Adaptive Reuse
DESCRIPTION:Revitalize and Reinvent: Shaping LA’s Urban Future Through Adaptive Reuse\nThis is an in-person event.  \nREGISTER HERE.  (AIA Members use code = AIALAJOINT2024) \nOrganizers: AIA Los Angeles & Structural Engineers Association of Southern California (SEAOSC) \nIn this segment of our ongoing collaborative adaptive reuse event series\, we delve into the vibrant history and promising future of adaptive reuse in Los Angeles. We will explore the City of LA’s expansion of the adaptive reuse ordinance and the pivotal role of seismic provisions in historical buildings. \nFeaturing insights from leading industry experts\, attendees will uncover the essence of the ordinance\, its impact on the community\, and strategies for making adaptive reuse projects both feasible and successful. From the historical underpinnings of LA’s urban landscape to the cutting-edge Harbor House case study\, this event in the ongoing series will be an invaluable resource for professionals eager to learn more about the opportunities created through this adaptive reuse ordinance expansion. \nSPEAKERS: \n\nHolly Harper\, AIA – Los Angeles City Planning\nRoberto Vazquez\, AIA – AXIS/GFA\nSam Mengelkoch\, SE – Structural Focus\nWayne Chang\, SE – Structural Focus\n\n  \nREGISTER HERE.  (AIA Members use code = AIALAJOINT2024) \n 
URL:https://www.aialosangeles.org/event/revitalize-and-reinvent-shaping-las-urban-future-through-adaptive-reuse/
LOCATION:BuroHappold Engineering\, 800 Wilshire Blvd\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90017\, United States
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Committees,Networking,Panel,Partner Program,Presentation
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SUMMARY:Students Reinventing Cities Competition:  Free Design Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Students Reinventing Cities Competition: Free Design Workshop\nLos Angeles: Reimagining Lincoln Heights Jail\nReimagine Lincoln Heights Jail: Free Design Workshop for Students\n(Volunteer Architects Welcome\, too!)\nCalling all future architects and changemakers! \nThis is your chance to shape the future of Los Angeles! Join us for a FREE design workshop where you’ll: \n\nReimagine the Lincoln Heights Jail site: Design a future focused on housing\, green spaces\, collaboration\, and healthy living.\nLearn from the pros: Work alongside architects and engineers as part of your team.\nBuild your skills: Create a physical model and stunning visuals of your design.\nNo experience is needed! Open to all students and teams (individuals welcome too!)\n\nThis workshop will help you: \n\nDevelop your design proposal: Craft innovative solutions using biomimicry and natural patterns.\nMaster the art of presentation: Generate amazing visualizations to showcase your vision.\nMake your dream a reality: Take home your model and bring your design to life!\n\nVolunteer Architects Wanted! \nShare your expertise and inspire the next generation of architects. This is a rewarding opportunity to give back to the community. \nIf you’re an architect or designer and would like to volunteer your time on Saturday\, March 20th please let us know as well.   \n#FutureofLA #DesignWorkshop #LincolnHeights #NoExperienceNeeded \nTo learn more about the C40 Students Reinventing Cities Competition\, PLEASE CLICK HERE. \nTo learn more about the site that the City of Los Angeles chose to enter – The Lincoln Heights Jail\, PLEASE CLICK HERE. \nLearning Objectives:\n1. To advance your project proposal by creating:\n+ site solutions including landscape on the site using biomimicry and natural patterns\n+ a mass model using a “kit of parts” by hand and computer following natural rules and the needs of the program \n2. To advance your graphic presentation by generating visualizations for your project submission \nCome and envision the future of our community for housing\, green spaces\, business\, healthy materials\, and spaces of collaboration. \nParticipants will be able to take home a physical architectural model and make amazing images of your design\, as well as\, learn the fundamentals of leveraging AI tools and hand drawings to visualize your dream. \nIn addition\, you will be able to work directly with Architects and Engineers as part of your team. \nREMINDER: No experience is necessary and no need to be in school to register as a team! \nFor more information: \nIf you have any questions about this program or would like to volunteer your time\, please contact Will Wright \nLocation: LATTC Architecture and Environmental Design Program\, Tom Bradley Building Studio C109 \n  \n  \n \nMarcela Oliva\, Assoc. AIA – Professor\, LATTC Architecture and Environmental Design \nFor over a decade\, she has served as the Knowledge Architect for the $9 billion Building Program at the Los Angeles Community College District\, leading the development of the nation’s largest Digital Twin/Virtualization BIM/GIS System\, in accordance with National Intelligence Standards. As a Professor of Architecture and Environmental Design at LATTC\, she founded UCLA Extension Courses in Transforming Community and Design for Social Justice\, underscoring her proficiency in Omniverse/Metaverse/Digital Twins and their impact on society. Her significant contributions at NASA’s Knowledge Management and as the principal investigator for the Cyber-Physical Systems NSF Grant highlight her leadership in the field. Recognized with the California Governor’s Award in Geospatial Technologies\, she is a prominent speaker at forums dedicated to education\, technology\, and social justice worldwide. Accolades such as the Alpha Rho Chi Medal from USC and the 2012 Educator of the Year award emphasize her innovative use of biomimicry with digital twins. Holding degrees in Architecture and Building Science from USC and Columbia University\, and leading initiatives like the Mayor’s Workforce Initiative for the Green New Deal\, she continues to be a pioneer in AEC education and practice. The 2022 AIA LA Presidential Award for Educator of the Year further confirms her lasting impact on academia and the industry. She also serves on the Board of Directors for USGBC LA\, Pando Populus\, and Architecture and Advocacy. Her Architecture and Environmental Design Program at LATTC was recognized by the Los Angeles Business Journal at the Diversity\, Equity + Inclusion Symposium. Celebrated as a champion in the Los Angeles region\, her efforts to promote diversity and inclusion in the AEC industry span higher education\, the workplace\, and business leadership\, fostering an environment where diversity and equity can flourish. Building on this foundation of inclusivity and leadership\, she has recently collaborated closely with NOMA to introduce a certified course endorsed by the United Nations for the “New Urban Agenda.” This partnership exemplifies her commitment to expanding educational opportunities and advancing urban development strategies that embrace social justice and sustainability\, reinforcing her role as a visionary in shaping the future of architecture and environmental design. \n  \n \nArthur Modine – Design Consultant\, Adjunct Professor\, Product Manager\, & Co-Founder\, Openended \nArthur Modine is a designer based in Los Angeles\, California\, specializing in architecture and fashion. He holds an undergraduate degree in architecture from the University of New Mexico and a master’s in architecture from SCI-Arc\, where he was honored with a master’s thesis award for developing AURA (Augmented Urban Regeneration Accelerator)\, an innovative AR-based urban planning platform. \nAs a co-founder of Openended\, a fashion brand working with 3D printed jewelry and accessories\, Modine has helped launch six products\, including four necklaces and two handbags. Openended recently won an award for high-tech wearables from the A+D Museum LA. \nWith experience in both large and small-scale architectural projects\, Modine has contributed significantly to the field as a lead designer and independent contractor. He led the design of a new hospital wing in Echo Park\, securing full funding through a California Department of Health Services grant for 18 Million. \nCurrently\, he also serves as an adjunct professor at LATTC\, where he teaches sustainable building systems\, landscape design\, and advanced design studios with a focus on digital innovation\, including parametric modeling\, 3D printing\, and AI workflows. Modine’s design philosophy is rooted in seamlessly integrating human-made structures with natural systems\, balancing aesthetic desires with the functional harmony of our environment.
URL:https://www.aialosangeles.org/event/students-reinventing-cities-competition-free-design-workshop/
LOCATION:Los Angeles Trade–Technical College (LATTC) Architecture and Environmental Design Program\, Tom Bradley Building Studio C109\, 400 W Washington Blvd\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90015
CATEGORIES:Committee on the Environment,Learning Units,Networking,Sustainability + Environment,Tours
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SUMMARY:1.5°C Symposium 2024
DESCRIPTION:1.5°C Symposium on Climate Change 2024\nAdditional information regarding general event information and check-in process will be emailed directly to registrants 24 hours before the event. \nAIALA Committee: COTE\n\nEmbodied Carbon\nTo drive change\, the 7th Annual 1.5°C Symposium on Climate Change is dedicated to fostering a deeper understanding of the pivotal role played by Embodied Carbon in our industry. This issue stands as one of the most pressing challenges we face in our lifetimes(careers). Our mission is to delve into the ‘why’ and ‘how’ of this matter while underscoring the urgency it presents to both ourselves and the environment. \nDuring the event\, we will analyze the financial feasibility of low-carbon construction\, explore strategies for intelligent material selection\, and unveil innovative technologies for reducing carbon in concrete. We invite attendees to immerse themselves in real-world low-carbon projects\, gaining valuable perspectives through the lens of the design process. \nAdditionally\, we aim to provide the tools and knowledge necessary to prepare our industry for the evolving landscape of codes and laws\, positioning participants as leaders in addressing the threat of embodied carbon. Join us! \n  \nAPPROVED AIA CES Learning Units: 6 LU|HSW\n5 Hours Mandatory Continuing Education for CA Licensed Architects\nParticipants will focus on the urgency to talk about Embodied Carbon. \nParticipants will discuss how our failure to work with nature has contributed to the carbon crisis. \nParticipants will examine the Financial Feasibility (De-Risking) of Low Embodied Carbon Construction. \nParticipants will explore the link between Embodied Carbon and Smart Material Selection. \nParticipants will delve into the real case studies of low carbon design projects\, which reveal the design process. \nParticipants will be better equipped to prepare the industry for changing codes and laws addressing the threat of embodied carbon in the built environment. \nParticipants will acquire actionable steps/tools that the design industry can take now to address embodied carbon.
URL:https://www.aialosangeles.org/event/1-5c-symposium-2024/
LOCATION:Pacific Design Center\, 8687 Melrose Ave.\, West Hollywood\, CA\, 90069\, United States
CATEGORIES:Committee on the Environment,Programs + Conferences,Sustainability + Environment
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SUMMARY:Adaptive Reuse: Bringing New Life to Existing Buildings and Communities
DESCRIPTION:Desmond’s\nPHOTO: Hunter Kerhart\, Pam Loh Kornreich\, Amanda Kirkpatrick\nAdaptive Reuse – As more and more consider the feasibility of adaptive reuse in lieu of new construction\, conversations\, and questions range from cost\, agency challenges\, and code changes to further move the needle to make it economical\, to limitations of existing buildings.  Consisting of professionals who have successfully delivered adaptive reuse projects\, this panel will address those questions as well and share their experiences\, demystifying this unique project type. \nCLICK HERE to read more on LACP’s website about the newly released citywide Adaptive Reuse 2.0 draft ordinance and how this connects to the larger\, more comprehensive Housing Element Rezoning Program. \nMORE INFO: \nCurrent Zoning Code\, Ch. 1\nNew Zoning Code\, Ch. 1A\nFact Sheet (March 2024) \n \nModerator: Gilbert Rocca – Principal\, AC Martin\nA Principal at AC Martin\, Gilbert brings nearly 30 years of experience working on a rich array of project types\, including multi-family\, mixed-use and affordable housing. His award-winning multi-family experience ranges from 60-unit housing for homeless veterans to 2400 units distributed over more than 40 acres\, as well as luxury urban high-rise. He has worked closely with community groups and stakeholders to ensure that the needs and expectations of the larger community are heard and addressed throughout all phases of the projects. Gilbert has developed a reputation for bringing simple effective solutions to complex projects while building strong relationships. \n  \n\nGarrett Lee – President\, Jamison Properties\nGarrett Lee is the President of Jamison Properties\, one of the most active multifamily real estate developers in Southern California. Since Garrett took the helm ten years ago\, the company has completed over 6\,500 new apartment units\, including 250 affordable units\, through ground-up construction and adaptive reuse conversions of office to residential. Garrett also oversees Jamison’s general contracting firms that have built the majority of the development portfolio. \nGarrett is a Los Angeles native. He attended Harvard-Westlake and went on to earn a BA from USC School of Cinematic Arts and a JD from USC Gould School of Law. Since 2016\, Garrett has served on the board of the Korean American Coalition\, a nonprofit organization that promotes the civic and civil rights interests of the Korean American community. \n \nOsama Younan – General Manager\, LADBS\nOsama Younan is the General Manager for the City of Los Angeles\, Department of Building and Safety (LADBS)\, where he oversees over 1\,100 employees in 5 bureaus: Plan Check and Engineering Bureau\, Inspection Bureau\, Code Enforcement Bureau\, Technology Services Bureau\, and Resource Management Bureau. He has been with LADBS for 37 years. \nOsama Younan led the development and implementation of several streamlining and innovative initiatives that have significantly improved operational efficiency and customer service. These initiatives include ePlanLA which allows for online plan review\, and permitting (received Government Technology Outstanding IT Project Award); Online Solar Photovoltaic Permitting System (received the Mayor’s Civic Innovation Award)\, Online Electric Vehicle Charger Permits (received the Mayor’s Civic Innovation Award)\, E-Permit for Online Issuance of Permits that do not require plan review (received the City of Los Angeles Productivity Improvement Award). \nAs the Chief Sustainability Officer for LADBS\, he represented the Department on Green Building and sustainability policies and practices. He was the lead person in the development and adoption of the Los Angeles Green Building Codes and created the Department’s Green Building Division. He also was the lead person in the development and adoption of the City’s 2016 Water Conservation Ordinance. \nHe worked very closely with the Governor’s Office on developing the State of California Solar Permitting Guidebook. He has chaired and served on many committees including the Green Building Code Advisory Committee for the California Building Standards Commission which provides recommendations on the development of the CALGreen Code; the International Accreditation Service Technical Advisory Sustainability Council\, ASHREA Standard 189.1 “Standard for the Design of High-Performance Green Buildings” Committee; the International Green Construction Code (IGCC)\, and the Green Building Committee for the Los Angeles Basin Chapter which represents 89 jurisdictions throughout Southern California. \nOsama Younan is a licensed Professional Engineer with the State of California and a LEED Accredited Professional with the U.S. Green Building Council. \n \nKarin Liljegren\, FAIA – Founder + Principal\, Omgivning\nKarin Liljegren\, FAIA\, has dedicated her career to community building\, sustainability\, and advocacy by embracing adaptive reuse as a powerful means to revitalize our cities. For over 24 years\, Karin has focused on adaptive reuse projects and advocates for policy reform to make the repurposing of older buildings more financially viable and cornerstones of their communities. \nFor Karin\, adaptive reuse represents the potential to solve four challenges: address the housing shortage\, combat climate change\, preserve cultural heritage\, and tackle the oversupply of vacant office buildings. She is engaged at a local and national level and participates in leading real estate organizations. Karin has led the City of Los Angeles task forces on topics such as ordinance reform and adaptive reuse policy. \nKarin founded Omgivning Architecture + Interiors in 2009 and the firm has built a reputation for uncovering potential in underutilized buildings by transforming them into multifamily housing\, hotels\, restaurants\, and workspace. Omgivning has grown and expanded its reach\, having worked on two-million square foot historic landmarks to small\, local cafes for clients and communities across the country. \n\nCraig Chamberlain\, MS\, PE\, SE – Principal / Structural Engineer\, IMEG &  2023-2024 President\, Structural Engineer Association of Southern California (SEAOSC) \nCraig leads IMEG’s structural team located in Los Angeles. He is a registered professional civil and structural engineer with nearly 30 years of experience in the industry. Craig has a wide range of experience from hundreds of projects in residential\, commercial\, and industrial industries which also includes expertise working with California DSA and HCAI-regulated projects. Craig has also worked on numerous seismic retrofit projects including projects involving adaptive reuse. Craig is a member of the Structural Engineers Association of Southern California (SEAOSC) and currently serves on their Board of Directors as President. He has also been a steering committee member of SEAOSC’s annual Building at Risk Summit\, as well as a member of the Existing Building Committee and SEAOSC Convention committees. \n  \n \nNathan B. Wittasek\, P.E.\, LEED AP\, CASp – Principal\, Simpson Gumpertz & Heger\nNate brings a practical approach to the fire protection engineering field that reflects his diverse training and experiences in academia\, codes consulting for both new and existing facilities\, performance-based fire protection engineering\, resiliency design\, and the fire service. His experience includes failure analysis\, fire engineering\, hazardous materials and operations\, systems design and building codes\, and accessibility consulting for commercial\, residential\, and infrastructure projects in North America\, Europe\, Asia\, and the Middle East. Nate has specialized in fire life safety systems and approaches that are used in academic buildings and campuses\, assembly and performance venues\, cultural heritage facilities\, historic structures\, institutional facilities\, laboratories\, multi-family dwellings\, and tall buildings. \n  \nLearning Objectives: 1.5 CES Learning Unit Submitted For Approval\n1. Learning about applicable local codes on adaptive re-use\n2. Learning about possible historical preservation impacts\n3. Learning about the structural impacts of adaptive reuse\n4. Learning about life safety impacts of adaptive reuse \n  \nSponsored by:\n           \n       
URL:https://www.aialosangeles.org/event/adaptive-reuse-bringing-new-life-to-existing-buildings-and-communities/
LOCATION:AC Martin\, 900 Wilshire Blvd\, Suite 2800\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90017\, United States
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SUMMARY:Urban Design Review Session 4.16.24
DESCRIPTION:The 2024 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). \nPLEASE REGISTER HERE.\nWHAT:\nIn 2024\, we will be coordinating thirt-six 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 the City.   \nTO PREPARE:  The following resources are 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\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. \nWHERE:\nAll of the sessions are held virtually on zoom.  PLEASE REGISTER HERE. \nWHEN:\nThe design review sessions are held virtually on zoom on the first\, second\, and third Tuesday of each month (10am – 12pm)  = see exact dates below. \n\nJanuary 2\, 2024\nJanuary 9\, 2024\nJanuary 16\, 2024\nFebruary 6\, 2024\nFebruary 13\, 2024\nFebruary 20\, 2024\nMarch 5\, 2024\nMarch 12\, 2024\nMarch 19\, 2024\nApril 2\, 2024\nApril 9\, 2024\nApril 16\, 2024\nMay 7\, 2024\nMay 14\, 2024\nMay 21\, 2024\nJune 4\, 2024\nJune 11\, 2024\nJune 18\, 2024\nJuly 2\, 2024\nJuly 9\, 2024\nJuly 16\, 2024\nAugust 6\, 2024\nAugust 13\, 2024\nAugust 20\, 2024\nSeptember 3\, 2024\nSeptember 10\, 2024\nSeptember 17\, 2024\nOctober 1\, 2024\nOctober 8\, 2024\nOctober 15\, 2024\nNovember 5\, 2024\nNovember 12\, 2024\nNovember 19\, 2024\nDecember 3\, 2024\nDecember 10\, 2024\nDecember 17\, 2024\n\n  \nPlease note:   We’re involving a rotating pool of architect volunteers\, with sensitivity to the value of your time – so therefore\, you are encouraged to RSVP and attend at most only two or three sessions during any given calendar year.  This will ensure more space to accommodate as many volunteers as possible since each session accommodates a limited capacity. \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.
URL:https://www.aialosangeles.org/event/urban-design-review-session-4-16-24/
LOCATION:Virtual on Zoom
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Professional Development
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SUMMARY:ENVISION Sustainability Professional (ENV SP) Training
DESCRIPTION:ENVISION Sustainability Professional (ENV SP) Training\nJoin us on Tuesday\, April 16\, 2024\, for a full-day workshop on ENV SP Training led by AIA/ LA Chapter Member Ethel G. Rubio\, a certified ISI Trainer and credentialed ENV SP. This unique experiential in-person workshop will be held in Historic Filipinotown and is a must-attend for anyone working on infrastructure projects with LAWA\, LA Metro\, LA County\, the City of Los Angeles or other local\, state or federal public agencies. \nAfter completing the eight-hour training session\, candidates will be eligible to take the online exam and receive their ENV SP certificate. Newly credentialed sustainability professionals will also receive a lapel pin. The registration fee includes lunch at a Filipino restaurant during training day\, after-training guidance with the Trainer\, and the online exam. \nDon’t miss this opportunity to enhance your skills and knowledge in sustainability; and explore a vibrant neighborhood in Los Angeles. \nSelf-invest. Obtain your ENV SP credential. \n \nEthel G. Rubio\, ENV SP\, Assoc. AIA \nEthel G. Rubio\, Assoc. AIA is a climate-conscious consulting firm specializing in project and construction management; strategic outreach and engagement; and sustainability training established 2017. Her multi-disciplinary career path that spans over 30 years includes work in the built-environment (architecture/engineering/construction) and nonprofit sectors. She is a charter member of the Sustain or Explain (SOE) Task Force and a contributor to the SOE Toolkit\, and a member of the Academic Committee with the Institute for Sustainable Infrastructure. \nRegister today to reserve your spot!
URL:https://www.aialosangeles.org/event/envision-sustainability-professional-env-sp-training/
LOCATION:Historic Filipinotown\, Los Angeles\, Exact address will be disclosed to paid registrants.\, No walk-ins\, This is an in-person event only.
CATEGORIES:Learning Units,Partner Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240413T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240413T150000
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SUMMARY:L.A. Forum: Eastside ADU Tour
DESCRIPTION:Office Of: Office ADU – photo credit: Stephen Schauer \nDiscover Innovative Living Spaces: The L.A. Forum Eastside ADU Tour\n\nAccessory Dwelling Units\, granny flats\, backyard cottages – whatever we call them\, these self-contained living spaces are helping to reduce the gap between housing demand and supply. Typically built on the same lot as an existing single-family home\, these small homes can increase housing supply\, provide multi-generational living\, and additional income to homeowners.  \nWith the city of LA streamlining the permitting process and implementing incentives for  homeowners\, architects are finding innovative ways to go small\, rethinking residential design. Join the L.A. Forum for a self-guided ADU tour on the Eastside of Los Angeles. This event offers a rare opportunity to experience four distinct homes\, each with its own story to tell and a vision for redefining modern living. \n\nFour residential addresses will be released to ticket holders.  \nThe tour is self-directed; tickets and a map will be issued via email. \nGet in on this exclusive tour today!\nPlease RSVP HERE
URL:https://www.aialosangeles.org/event/la-forum-eastside-adu-tour/
LOCATION:Eastside Los Angeles\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240412T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240412T093000
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SUMMARY:Breakfast w/ Douglas Humphrey - Principal Architect & Regional Manager\, DSA Los Angeles
DESCRIPTION:AIA|LA City Leaders Breakfast Reception w/ Douglas Humphrey – Principal Architect & Regional Manager\, DSA Los Angeles\n2024 City Leaders Breakfast Series Presented By: Gannett Fleming \nThe 2024 AIA|LA City Leaders Breakfast Series serves as an opportunity for architects & designers and other community stakeholders to meet directly with key individuals transforming Los Angeles in a roundtable setting to discuss innovative ideas that will ensure a healthy\, sustainable\, and economically competitive future. \n  \n\nDouglas Humphrey – Principal Architect\, Division of the State Architect\, State of California & Regional Manager\, DSA Los Angeles\nI’ve been a California licensed Architect for 45 years and I’m currently the Principal Architect\, Los Angeles Regional Manager for the California Division of State Architect. \nI grew up in San Diego and went to college at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo\, starting in 1969\, and then graduated from Southern California Institute of Architecture in Santa Monica. I worked for various architects from Boston to Palm Springs\, Corona Del Mar\, and then back to San Diego\, where I eventually started my Architecture practice\, which I ran for 25 years before coming to work for the State of California. \nI initially started working for the state in the San Diego Regional Office of DSA and then was assigned to the Los Angeles Regional Office approximately 13 years ago. \nI currently live in Pasadena and have happily adapted to life in the Los Angeles area. I have 3 sons\, one who lives with me and is going to school at Pasadena CC\, and two more sons who live and work in San Diego. My middle son and his wife will make me a grandfather with my first grandchild in April. An event I have looked forward to for a long time. \nThis Reception is Hosted By: \n \n2024 AIA|LA City Leaders Breakfast Series Presented By:
URL:https://www.aialosangeles.org/event/breakfast-w-douglas-humphrey-principal-architect-regional-manager-dsa-los-angeles/
LOCATION:Gannett Fleming\, 601 S Figueroa\, Suite 3800\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90017\, United States
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,City Leaders Breakfast,Community,Networking,Professional Development,Reception,Roundtable,Women in Architecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240409T180000
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SUMMARY:Membership Task Force Focus Group: Spring 2024
DESCRIPTION:Membership Task Force Focus Group: Spring 2024\nThis is a FREE event. Please register above.\n \nFollowing up on our first virtual focus group in August 2022\, your AIA|LA Membership Task Force once again wants to hear from you. \nPractitioners at all career stages–including Emerging Professionals\, Young Architects\, mid-career professionals and Emeritus–are the present AND the future of the AIA Los Angeles\, whether or not you’re a current member of AIA! In an effort to improve our resources and programming\, as well as how we communicate these assets to the profession and the larger community\, our Board’s Membership Task Force is looking to you for insights on your perceptions and experiences with the AIA. This will be a dynamic discussion of several questions that will help us better understand the needs and goals of both our members and nonmembers. \nTo help guide the conversation at the in-person Focus Group event\, please complete a brief survey about your experience with\, and thoughts on AIA before April 2. \nSURVEY LINK \n\nMembership Task Force:\n+ Jennifer Noel Wong\, AIA – EYRC Architects; Director\, AIA Los Angeles Board (Task Force Chair)\n+ Annette Wu\, AIA – NAC Architecture; President\, AIA Los Angeles Board\n+ Jed Donaldson\, AIA\, LEED AP BD+C – Johnson Fain; Director\, AIA Los Angeles Board\n+ John Arnold\, AIA – KFA; AIA CA Representative\, AIA Los Angeles Board\n+ Morgan Sumner\, Assoc. AIA – Bestor Architecture; Associate Director\, AIA Los Angeles Board\n+ Steve Tanner\, Hon. AIA|LA – Membership Director\, AIA Los Angeles
URL:https://www.aialosangeles.org/event/membership-task-force-focus-group-spring-2024/
LOCATION:Johnson Fain\, 1201 N Broadway\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90012
CATEGORIES:Networking
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240409T120000
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SUMMARY:Urban Design Review Session 4.09.24
DESCRIPTION:The 2024 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). \nPLEASE REGISTER HERE.\nWHAT:\nIn 2024\, we will be coordinating thirt-six 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 the City.   \nTO PREPARE:  The following resources are 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\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. \nWHERE:\nAll of the sessions are held virtually on zoom.  PLEASE REGISTER HERE. \nWHEN:\nThe design review sessions are held virtually on zoom on the first\, second\, and third Tuesday of each month (10am – 12pm)  = see exact dates below. \n\nJanuary 2\, 2024\nJanuary 9\, 2024\nJanuary 16\, 2024\nFebruary 6\, 2024\nFebruary 13\, 2024\nFebruary 20\, 2024\nMarch 5\, 2024\nMarch 12\, 2024\nMarch 19\, 2024\nApril 2\, 2024\nApril 9\, 2024\nApril 16\, 2024\nMay 7\, 2024\nMay 14\, 2024\nMay 21\, 2024\nJune 4\, 2024\nJune 11\, 2024\nJune 18\, 2024\nJuly 2\, 2024\nJuly 9\, 2024\nJuly 16\, 2024\nAugust 6\, 2024\nAugust 13\, 2024\nAugust 20\, 2024\nSeptember 3\, 2024\nSeptember 10\, 2024\nSeptember 17\, 2024\nOctober 1\, 2024\nOctober 8\, 2024\nOctober 15\, 2024\nNovember 5\, 2024\nNovember 12\, 2024\nNovember 19\, 2024\nDecember 3\, 2024\nDecember 10\, 2024\nDecember 17\, 2024\n\n  \nPlease note:   We’re involving a rotating pool of architect volunteers\, with sensitivity to the value of your time – so therefore\, you are encouraged to RSVP and attend at most only two or three sessions during any given calendar year.  This will ensure more space to accommodate as many volunteers as possible since each session accommodates a limited capacity. \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.
URL:https://www.aialosangeles.org/event/urban-design-review-session-4-09-24/
LOCATION:Virtual on Zoom
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Professional Development
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