BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//AIA Los Angeles - ECPv6.15.17.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:AIA Los Angeles X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.aialosangeles.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for AIA Los Angeles REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20240310T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20241103T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20250309T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20251102T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20260308T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20261101T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251113T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251113T133000 DTSTAMP:20260502T062522 CREATED:20251014T174742Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251029T181911Z UID:124750-1763035200-1763040600@www.aialosangeles.org SUMMARY:ARCH TOUR FEST: Sargent House and ADU DESCRIPTION:Photo Credit: Ye Rin Mok \nARCH TOUR FEST: Sargent House and ADU\nThis project is a new construction house and attached ADU. The programing/siting of building is carefully designed to provide both houses with natural light\, privacy and dignity. Main house has a formal entry where you take shoes off (in Japanese it’s called ‘Genkan’ space). The house is both open and very cozy because of the material choices\, ceiling height/angles\, circulation and views from each space. We believe this is a great model for sensitive luxury home which is modest in size and thoughtfully designed. \nTour Led By: \nBo Sundius\, AIA\, Bunch Design principal \nHisako Ichiki\, Bunch Design principal \n\nArchitect: Bunch Design\n\nBuilding Credits:\nContractor: Lightning Construction\nStructural Engineer: Craig Phillips Engineering and Design\nFurnishing: Warkentin Associates \nAIA CES: 1.5 LU Approved \nLearning Objectives\nAnalyze how building massing and site placement contribute to privacy\, light access\, and a sense of dignity for both the primary residence and ADU. \nIdentify how recent ADU code requirements were implemented to achieve functional and aesthetic integration between the two dwellings. \nEvaluate strategies for maximizing natural light and ventilation in a compact residential design. \nAssess how material selection enhances spatial warmth\, comfort\, and design cohesion. \nObserve and discuss how lighting design supports both functional needs and the home’s intimate\, welcoming atmosphere. \nExpress the value of multi-generational\, or communal living with regard to providing housing and promoting denser living arrangements. URL:https://www.aialosangeles.org/event/arch-tour-fest-sargent-house-and-adu/ LOCATION:Sargent House and ADU\, 1525 Sargent Place\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90026 CATEGORIES:Tours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.aialosangeles.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/BunchDesign_Sargent_3639_high.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251113T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251113T100000 DTSTAMP:20260502T062522 CREATED:20251009T190313Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251031T163759Z UID:124293-1763024400-1763028000@www.aialosangeles.org SUMMARY:ARCH TOUR FEST: LAX/ Metro Transit Center DESCRIPTION:Photo Credit: Jason O’Rear Photography \nARCH TOUR FEST: LAX/ Metro Transit Center\nMetro’s LAX/Metro Transit Center is a transformative new gateway to one of the world’s busiest airports. Designed to handle nearly 46\,000 daily boardings\, the ~500\,000-square-foot facility seamlessly connects Metro’s C and K Lines\, a 16-bay bus plaza\, and a bike hub\, while also linking to Los Angeles World Airports’ (LAWA) future Automated People Mover—providing airport access without relying on a car. \nTour Led by: \nJanet Yoon\, AIA\, LEED AP\, Associate Principal\, Grimshaw \nJanet Yoon\, AIA\, LEED AP is an Associate Principal at Grimshaw’s Los Angeles Studio\, where she leads complex\, high-performance projects that reflect the firm’s commitment to innovation\, sustainability\, and human-centered design. With over 20 years of experience across transportation\, technology\, education\, and commercial sectors\, Janet brings a balance of creative vision and technical expertise to every project. \nAt Grimshaw\, Janet serves as Project Manager for the recently completed LAX Metro Transit Center\, a pivotal multimodal hub that enhances regional connectivity and access to public transit throughout Los Angeles. She is also leading the East End Studios ADLA project—a transformative 14.4-acre creative campus featuring 16 sound stages\, two office buildings\, and more than 675\,000 square feet of space designed to foster collaboration and revitalization within the community. \nA graduate of UC Berkeley and the University of Michigan\, Janet has built a career around designing environments that empower people and promote social equity. Her work is guided by a belief that thoughtful design can empower people\, strengthen communities\, and create lasting impact. \n  \nDebra Gerod\, FAIA\, LEED AP – Partner\, Gruen Associates \nDebra Gerod\, FAIA\, LEED AP\, joined Gruen Associates in 1988 and was made a partner in 2002. Debra’s specialty is the collaborative design and delivery of complex\, public-use projects. Projects have included event centers\, performing arts venues\, offices\, museums\, libraries\, courthouses\, embassies\, transportation projects\, parks and streetscapes. \nAmongst Debra’s recent projects are the recently opened LAX/Metro Transit Center\, a new multi-modal station providing transit to the airport\, the Audrey Irmas Pavilion at Wilshire Boulevard Temple and the renovation of the historic Tower Theater in downtown Los Angeles. Current projects include the renovation of the historic Pasadena Central Library and the Reimagination of the La Brea Tar Pits and Page Museum. \nDebra is a Regent for the California Architectural Foundation (CAF) and served as the 2020 President for AIA|California and 2016 President of AIA|Los Angeles. Debra volunteers for Habitat for Humanity and Heal the Bay and was a long-time board member for the ACE Mentor Program of Los Angeles. Debra was elevated to a Fellow of the American Institute of Architects in 2013 and is the recipient of AIA|Los Angeles’ 2024 Gold Medal\, the highest individual honor bestowed by the Chapter. \n  \nArchitect: Gruen Associates/ Grimshaw\nBuilding Credits: \nGC – Alpha Construction \nDesign Architect: Grimshaw\nExecutive Architect: Gruen Associates\nContractor: Tutor Perini Corp. \nOther Consultants\nLandscape: Gruen Associates\nStructural: Arup and JCE Structural\nFaçade: Arup\nFire & Life Safety: Arup\nAcoustics/AV/IT/Security: Arup\nLighting: Arup\nM/E/P: Lam + Tea Engineering\nCivil: Mott MacDonald\, BA Inc.\, DRC and FPL\nTraffic: Fehr & Peers\nGeotechnical: Diaz Yourman & Associates\nSurveyor: Coast Survey\nVertical Transportation: Syska Hennessy Group\nPedestrian Flow Modelling: Arup\nEnvironmental Graphics: SKA Design\nSustainability: Arup\nSafety: Soteria Company\nIrrigation: Sweeney Associates\nCommunity Outreach: The Robert Group\nCost Estimating: Lenax\nSpecifications: Bobby Knox Architect\nAnimations: Kilograph \n  \nAIA CES: 1.0 LU Approved\nLearning Objectives:\n1. Participants will gain insight into the conceptual design approach for the project through an overview of the site and project goals; understand how functional requirements\, including multimodal connections\, informed the design approach; and explore the design intent behind the flowing canopy and sculptural roof forms. \n2. Participants will discuss material choices\, structural approach\, and architectural detailing; review the use of exposed steel\, glass\, concrete\, and cladding materials; explore structural strategies\, including long-span canopies and column placement; and observe detailing in roof connections\, glazing systems\, and finishes. \n3. Participants will explore integration with the urban and transportation context; understand connections to LAX terminals\, busways\, and regional rail; examine pedestrian and bicycle circulation\, drop-off zones\, and overall site planning; and evaluate how the design responds to and enhances the surrounding urban fabric. \n4. Participants will evaluate spatial experience\, circulation\, and user-focused design; observe natural light\, sightlines\, and intuitive wayfinding as they walk through concourse and platform areas; discuss passenger and cyclist flow\, accessibility\, and comfort within public spaces; and identify signature aesthetic features such as canopy geometry and public seating. \n• Q&A \n\nParking\nWe encourage visitors to use public transportation to access the site. Limited street parking may be available nearby. \nMeet Up Spot\nMeet your tour leaders under the large LAX/Metro Transit Center signage.  Visitors arriving by Metro can look for the hanging art installation from the Metro Hub when exiting the station towards the right. Them take the escalators down to the drop-off/kiss-and-ride zone. URL:https://www.aialosangeles.org/event/arch-tour-fest-lax-metro-transit-center/ LOCATION:LAX / Metro Transit Center\, 9225 Aviation Blvd\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90045 CATEGORIES:Tours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.aialosangeles.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/1_LAX-Metro-Transit-Center_Photos-by-Jason-ORear-2-submissionla.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251108T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251108T120000 DTSTAMP:20260502T062522 CREATED:20251007T191807Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251108T030252Z UID:124329-1762588800-1762603200@www.aialosangeles.org SUMMARY:FALL WALKING TOUR: STRÖL_West Adams Emerging DESCRIPTION:*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.* To purchase a ticket\, please select the amount of tickets you want next to the proper ticket tier using the + sign\, and then select “Get Tickets.” \n  \nYour ticket includes a Welcome Coffee & Lunch! \n  \nTo support the Interior Architecture Committee\, and to sponsor this event\, please click here.\nTo view the complete walking tour program\, scan the QR Code below. \n \n  \nEVENT DETAILS \nAnchored by iconic buildings that are home to West Adams\, you will experience a walking tour of a neighborhood that’s emerging: West Adams. \nOpen Face Food Shop will be the base camp for coffee and pastries at 8:00 am. Then\, we will divide into groups to explore Zoe Loft\, designed by Shubin and Donalson\, 5600 West Adams and Alsace Hotel (now Alsace Living) designed by Neil Denari\, and 5788 West Adams designed by Rick Cortez\, of RAC Design Build and Studio Cortez\, and developed by Redcar. \nThe groups will reunite at Open Face Food Shop for an elevated lunch with a Danish flavor by chef Lene Houck using farm fresh\, seasonal ingredients that is both modern and inventive. We invite you to join us in a walking adventure that celebrates a neighborhood that’s uniquely LA! \n  \nTour Host for Alsace Living: \n \nNeil Denari\, FAIA\, is principal of NMDA\, Neil M. Denari Architects Inc.\, and a Distinguished Professor in the Department of Architecture & Urban Design at UCLA. He received his Bachelor of Architecture from the University of Houston and his Master of Architecture from Harvard University. Among his many awards is the Los Angeles AIA Gold Medal\, received in 2011 and in 2019\, he received the LA AIA Educator of the Year Award. His work has been included in many exhibitions\, including solo shows “Fluoroscape” in 2006 at the SCI_Arc Gallery\, “The Artless Drawing” in 2010 at Ace Gallery LA\, and “Aperiodic City” at T-Space in 2017 in Rhinebeck\, NY. His work is permanently held by eight major museums around the world. \nWith NMDA\, Denari works on building projects in North America\, Europe and Asia. Denari lectures worldwide and was the Director of SCI-Arc from 1997–2002. He has been a Visiting Professor at Harvard\, Princeton\, Columbia\, Rice\, and the Bartlett. He is the author of Interrupted Projections (1996)\, Gyroscopic Horizons (1999)\, Chromatopia (2015)\, Tower_Complex (2017)\, and MASS X (2018). \n  \n \nLina Lee – CIM Group \nLina is a creative strategist and seasoned project executive\, driven by a deep passion for urban development and design-driven ventures. Lina joined CIM Group in 2015 and is currently Vice President of Development. She oversees both ground up and repositioned assets for the company\, with responsibilities extending over land-use diligence and entitlements\, design development\, construction management\, tenancy\, marketing and branding. Prior to real estate development\, her career began in investment banking and strategic planning for the consumer private equity sector\, with exposure to fashion\, retail and hospitality investments. An active member of ULI\, Lina sits on the Advisory Board for Los Angeles and co-chairs its Programs Committee. She also serves on the Board of the Los Angeles Neighborhood Land Trust. Lina graduated from Yale University with degrees in Urban and International Studies. \n  \n \nKevin Brown – Redcar Properties \nKevin relocated from Indianapolis\, Indiana\, to Los Angeles\, California\, in early 2019 to pursue greater professional opportunities. With a background in direct sales and customer service\, and a family deeply rooted in real estate and entrepreneurship\, Kevin entered residential property management and quickly discovered a passion for the industry. In early 2022\, Kevin joined Redcar to expand his expertise into commercial property management\, seeking broader financial\, project development\, and operational experience. Within six months\, Kevin was promoted from Property Coordinator to Assistant Property Manager\, then again to Property Manager in 2025\, with a portfolio stretching from Santa Monica to Silverlake. He continues to advance professionally\, working towards obtaining a California Real Estate Salesperson License and IREM Certified Property Manager certification thereafter. \n  \nAIA CES: 3.5 LU Approved \nLearning Objectives: \nParticipants will become familiar with the West Adams District\, which is architecturally significant for its large collection of historic homes and mansions\, and diverse architectural styles\, including Victorian\, Craftsman\, and various Revival styles as well as cutting-edge contemporary developments. \nParticipants will be able to describe the design features of Zoe Lofts\, a mixed-use project by ShubinDonaldson\, consisting of a three-story structure featuring 60 apartments on its upper floors and 15\,000 square feet of offices space. The contemporary low-rise complex is clad in corrugated metal panels which are colored black and red. \nParticipants will be able to recount the design strategies used for 5600 West Adams by Neil M. Denari Architects\, a 32\,000 sf speculative Office Building completed in 2021. \nParticipants will discuss how the Alsace Hotel\, a boutique hotel by Neil M. Denari Architects\, has been repurposed as furnished luxury apartment housing (Alsace Living.) \nParticipants will be able to outline the development of 5799 W. Adams\, which contains four levels of creative office space\, with retail space on the ground floor. The offices feature floor-to-ceiling windows\, polished concrete floors and exposed concrete walls\, and each floor includes a separate entry with attached patio space. \n\nPARKING \nStreet parking is available. Please be mindful of the parking signs. \n \n  URL:https://www.aialosangeles.org/event/fall-walking-tour-strol_west-adams-emerging/ LOCATION:Open Face Food Shop – Start of the walking tour\, 5577 West Adams Blvd\, Los Angeles\,\, CA\, 90016\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.aialosangeles.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/STROL_West-Adams-Emerging_Home-Page_297x297-cholsu-Kim.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251106T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251106T203000 DTSTAMP:20260502T062522 CREATED:20250909T001144Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250911T185348Z UID:122758-1762450200-1762461000@www.aialosangeles.org SUMMARY:Tile of Spain USA Presents - Tile\, Trends and Tapas: A CEU Event DESCRIPTION:***Please Note: AIA Los Angeles is not collecting RSVP’s for this event.\n\nPlease click here to register for this event. Thank you!***\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \nEVENT DETAILS \nJoin Tile of Spain USA for an evening that brings together innovation\, culture and design inspiration. The event kicks off with a CEU session led by Technical Consultant\, Ryan Fasan\, offering valuable insights into the latest advancements in ceramic tile and their practical applications. Following the presentation\, guests will enjoy authentic Spanish tapas and wines while networking with industry professionals. Throughout the evening\, attendees can explore displays from Spanish ceramic manufacturers\, who will showcase their latest collections and innovations\, highlighting the artistry that makes Spanish ceramics a global design leader. \nDon’t miss this opportunity to expand your knowledge and elevate your tile style! \n  \nThe Future is Tiled: Forecasting Sustainability and Longevity with Ceramic Materials \nPresented by: Ryan Fasan\, Tile of Spain USA Consultant and Ceramic Tile Specialist \n \nCEU DETAILS \nThe Future is Tiled: Forecasting Sustainability and Longevity with Ceramic Materials \nAbout Ryan Fasan:  \nTile of Spain Technical Consultant and Ceramic Tile Specialist \nRyan Fasan has over twenty-seven years’ experience in the ceramic tile industry. His divergent arena of experience comes from showroom & architectural sales with a major distributor; in the architectural design sector as a hard-surface specification consultant\, as an installer trained under master European tile-setters\, in product design and creative direction with a Canadian manufacturer operating production teams in Asia\, EU & USA. He currently runs his own specialty construction company providing custom solutions in Vancouver\, Canada. This hands-on learning has given Ryan a uniquely encompassing command of all aspects of the ceramic tile industry. \n\nCurrently\, Ryan is a technical consultant & trainer working for clients in Canada\, United Kingdom\, USA and Europe. Specializing in stone and ceramic tile research\, Ryan has created and delivered seminars for Harvard’s Graduate School of Design; BCIT’s Interior Design applied material study course; Multiple Trade Expo’s across the USA and worked internationally to promote the use of tile and natural stone with private and commercial sectors. In addition to creating and delivering seminars\, Ryan is a member of ANSI/ISO working groups with the CSC (Canadian Standards Council) along with being a technical committee member of Qualicer – World Congress on Ceramic Quality. His passion inspires industry associates and design professionals to expand their knowledge and technical expertise when using ceramic tile and stone in innovative applications.  \nCEU eligible: 1 CEU; 1.5 LU/HSW (to be accredited by Tile of Spain). Registered with AIA and IDCEC. \nConnect with Tile of Spain companies: \n\nAlex USA\nBestile\nDecocer\nDune Ceramics USA\nEl Barco S.L.\nFrontek by Grupo Greco Gres\nGayafores\nPorcelanosa\nRealonda S.A.\nRoca Tile USA\nVives\n\n  \nPARKING \nStreet parking is available. URL:https://www.aialosangeles.org/event/tile-of-spain-usa-presents-tile-trends-and-tapas-a-ceu-event/ LOCATION:Center for Communities\, 4450 West Adams\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90016 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.aialosangeles.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/TOS-Event-AIA-LA-Calendar-Listing.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251106T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251106T193000 DTSTAMP:20260502T062522 CREATED:20251008T005522Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251008T011752Z UID:124357-1762450200-1762457400@www.aialosangeles.org SUMMARY:Small & Emerging Business Holiday Gathering DESCRIPTION:The last get together for small businesses in 2025! Come network & discuss relevant issues that impact small/emerging practices. The intent of this meeting is to help facilitate AIA engagement with smaller practitioners and to provide a collective voice for change. \nCome get to know your peers and to discuss topics and strategies that may help with your business growth. URL:https://www.aialosangeles.org/event/small-emerging-business-holiday-gathering/ LOCATION:Carlisle\, 912 N. La Cienega Blvd.\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90069\, United States CATEGORIES:Networking,Professional Development,Professional Practice Committee ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.aialosangeles.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/251003_AIA-Small-Biz-Flyer-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251105T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251105T193000 DTSTAMP:20260502T062522 CREATED:20251015T184132Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251015T184132Z UID:124857-1762363800-1762371000@www.aialosangeles.org SUMMARY:Design Awards Salon DESCRIPTION:Join us for the first ever AIA|LA Design Awards Salon! \nCelebrate the year’s most inspiring projects — and the brilliant minds behind them — at this intimate and lively reception on November 5\, 5:30–7:30 PM at the AIA|LA Center for Communities. \nWinners of both the Built and Unbuilt categories will take the stage to receive their awards and share insights about their winning designs. You’ll also hear directly from the jury members about what made these projects stand out — and get the chance to join the conversation during our audience Q&A sessions. \nIt’s an evening of design\, dialogue\, and discovery — with refreshments\, great company\, and plenty of inspiration. URL:https://www.aialosangeles.org/event/design-awards-salon/ LOCATION:Center for Communities\, 4450 West Adams\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90016 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.aialosangeles.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Design-Awards-Salon-11.5.2025-@-Center-for-Communities-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251105T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251105T130000 DTSTAMP:20260502T062522 CREATED:20250305T195949Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251021T165734Z UID:115381-1762344000-1762347600@www.aialosangeles.org 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 4 (12pm – 1pm) – RSVP HERE\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) – PLEASE NOTE:  This meeting is being rescheduled\, and we’ll have a new date/ time confirmed ASAP. \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-nov-5-2025/ LOCATION:Virtual on Zoom CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Committees,Networking,Presentation,Roundtable ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.aialosangeles.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/LADWP-Quarterly-Series-591x591-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251104T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251104T200000 DTSTAMP:20260502T062522 CREATED:20250826T223917Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251030T172312Z UID:121605-1762277400-1762286400@www.aialosangeles.org SUMMARY:The California Rebuilds Design Competition Awards DESCRIPTION:EVENT DETAILS \nThis awards event is the culmination of the California Rebuilds design competition\, showcasing the power of Passive House in creating innovative\, sustainable\, healthy\, and diverse fire-resilient communities\, in various styles that reflect the vibrancy of Los Angeles. \nWinners will be announced and the entries exhibited for viewing. To kick things off\, there will be a panel discussion about designing and building fire-resilient communities with panelists to be announced from an array of perspectives. Drinks and light food will be served. \n  \nSPEAKERS & SCHEDULE: California Rebuilds Awards Program \n  \n5:30 – Viewing Projects \nDrinks and light food. \n  \n6:00 – Opening Remarks \nKen Levenson\, Executive Director\, PHN \nJed Donaldson\, Board Chair\, PHCA \nTodd Kimmel\, Rockwool \n  \n6:15 – Panel Discussion \nA discussion about building design\, Passive House\, wildfire mitigation\, and supporting more resilient communities. \nAurora Barboza Flores\, Altadena Resident \nBronwyn Barry\, Owner\, passivhouseBB \nRobin Tung\, Director of Public Relations\, Building Decarbonization Coalition \nStuart Mitchell\, Owner\, Wildfire Mitigation Advisors  \nKen Levenson\, Moderator \n  \n6:45 – Presentation of Awards \n  \n7:15 – Reception \nDrinks and light food. \n  \nPARKING \nStreet parking available. URL:https://www.aialosangeles.org/event/the-california-rebuilds-design-competition-awards/ LOCATION:Center for Communities\, 4450 West Adams\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90016 CATEGORIES:Awards,Awards + Competitions,Community,Competitions,Networking ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.aialosangeles.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/PHN_CALIFORNIA-REBUILDS_awards-ceremony_v3a_square_gradient-Ken-Levenson.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251104T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251104T180000 DTSTAMP:20260502T062522 CREATED:20251031T215927Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251102T182405Z UID:125774-1762272000-1762279200@www.aialosangeles.org SUMMARY:AIA LA COTE On Tap : Low Carbon\, High Spirits (Greenbuild Edition) Happy Hour DESCRIPTION:**Please Note: AIA|LA is not collecting RSVP’s for this Event. ** \n***No RSVP needed. Just show up\, bring a friend\, and help spread the word!*** \n  \nHeading to Greenbuild in Los Angeles? Join us for a relaxed happy hour with the AIA Los Angeles Committee on the Environment — right around the corner from the Convention Center. \nAudiograph Beer Co. | 1203 S Olive St\, Los Angeles\nTuesday\, November 4\, 2025 |  4:00 – 6:00 PM \nCome connect with fellow designers\, sustainability advocates\, and COTE members from across the country. We’ll be sharing updates on upcoming programs — including the Call for Proposals for the next 1.5°C Symposium — and raising a glass to low-carbon design and high spirits. \nNo RSVP needed. Just show up\, bring a friend\, and help spread the word! \nPartners include AIA California and The William J. Worthen Foundation. Generously sponsored by Practice and Audiograph Beer Company. \nAIA Committee on the Environment (COTE) \nhashtag#Greenbuild hashtag#AIACOTE hashtag#AIALosAngeles hashtag#Sustainability hashtag#Architecture hashtag#ClimateAction hashtag#Networking hashtag#HappyHour URL:https://www.aialosangeles.org/event/aia-la-cote-on-tap-low-carbon-high-spirits-greenbuild-edition-happy-hour/ LOCATION:Audiograph Beer Co.\, 1203 S Olive St\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90015\, United States CATEGORIES:Committee on the Environment,Committees,Community,Networking ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.aialosangeles.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/COTE-ON-TAP-GREENBUILD.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251030T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251030T093000 DTSTAMP:20260502T062522 CREATED:20250702T131735Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250709T190850Z UID:119620-1761811200-1761816600@www.aialosangeles.org SUMMARY:AIA|LA City Leaders Breakfast Reception w/ Ysabel Jurado - Councilmember\, District #14\, City of Los Angeles DESCRIPTION:AIA|LA City Leaders Breakfast Reception w/ Ysabel Jurado – Councilmember\, District #14\, City of Los Angeles\n2025 City Leaders Breakfast Series Presented By:  \nThe 2025 AIA|LA City Leaders Breakfast Series allows architects & designers\, and other community stakeholders to meet directly with key individuals transforming Los Angeles in a roundtable setting to discuss innovative ideas to ensure a healthy\, sustainable\, and economically competitive future. \n \n  \nYsabel Jurado – Councilmember\, District #14\, City of Los Angeles\nCouncilmember Ysabel Jurado is a former tenants rights attorney\, affordable housing activist\, single mom\, and daughter of undocumented Filipino immigrants. Born and raised in Highland Park\, she attended Pasadena City College and put herself through college at UCLA\, where she completed her bachelor’s degree. After graduating\, she went on to UCLA School of Law\, where she graduated with a Juris Doctorate with specializations in Critical Race Studies and the David J. Epstein Program in Public Interest Law and Policy. \nAs a former housing rights attorney\, Ysabel fought to stop tenant evictions and stood side by side with community organizations and small businesses that were at risk of losing their leases. Her practice has focused on building pathways to home-ownership for communities of color\, the preservation of open space\, and reparative justice. \nShe focuses on expanding affordable housing\, ending homelessness\, supporting small businesses\, tackling the climate crisis\, and building a more just economy for all. \nThis Reception is Hosted By: \n \nThe 2025 AIA|LA City Leaders Breakfast Series: (CONFIRMED TO DATE) \n\n\n\nLori R. Gay – President & CEO\, Neighborhood Housing Services of Los Angeles County = Friday\, May 9 (8am)\nLaura Friedman – U.S. Congressional Representative\, 30th District  = Friday\, August 8 (8am)\nLourdes Castro Ramírez – President & CEO\, Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles (HACLA) = Thursday\, August 21 (8am)\nLeigh Sata\, Ed.D\, AIA – Vice Chancellor & Chief Facilities Executive\, LACCD = Friday\, August 22 (8am)\nAdrin Nazarian – Councilmember\, District #2\, City of Los Angeles = Thursday\, August 28 (9am)* *(9am\, not 8am)\nJanisse Quiñones\, P.E. – Chief Executive Officer and Chief Engineer\, LADWP = Friday\, August 29 (8am)\nMichael Baim – VP\, Venue Infrastructure (VNI)\, Energy (NRG)\, and Look & Sign (LNS)\, LA 28 = Thursday\, September 11 (8am)\nLaura Rubio-Cornejo – General Manager\, LADOT = Thursday\, September 18 (8am)\nMark Gonzalez – Assemblymember\, District #54\, California = Friday\, September 19 (8am)\nJohn L. Reamer\, Jr. – Inspector of Public Works & Director\, Bureau of Contract Administration\, City of Los Angeles = Thursday\, October 16 (8am)\nSade Elharaway – Assemblymember\, District #57\, California = Friday\, October 17 (8am)\nYsabel Jurado – Councilmember\, District #14\, City of Los Angeles = Thursday\, October 30 (8am)\n\n\n\n2025 AIA|LA City Leaders Breakfast Series Presented By: \n  URL:https://www.aialosangeles.org/event/aiala-city-leaders-breakfast-reception-w-ysabel-jurado-councilmember-district-14-city-of-los-angeles/ LOCATION:AUX ARCHITECTURE\, 910 South Olive Street\, Los Angeles\, 90015\, United States CATEGORIES:Advocacy,City Leaders Breakfast,Community,Networking,Professional Development,Reception,Roundtable,Women in Architecture ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.aialosangeles.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/2025-City-Leaders-Breakfast-Series-Calendar-976x706-1-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251029T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251029T190000 DTSTAMP:20260502T062522 CREATED:20231002T174645Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251030T173736Z UID:96528-1761757200-1761764400@www.aialosangeles.org SUMMARY:TOUR: UCLA Outpatient Surgery & Oncology Center DESCRIPTION:Photo Credit: Tom Bonner\, Art Gray\, Undine Prohl \nTour: UCLA Outpatient Surgery & Oncology Center\nInformation regarding the tour will be emailed directly to registrants 24 hours before the event. \n \nPlease Note:\nThe tour will begin with a presentation across the street from the UCLA Outpatient Surgery and Oncology Center on the First Floor AUDITORIUM:  1250 16TH STREET\, SANTA MONICA\, CA 90404\nTour Organizer: Michael Folonis\, FAIA\nTours led by: Michael Folonis\, FAIA & Rudy Gonzalez\nThe Outpatient Surgery and Oncology Center in Santa Monica expresses the continuation of early California Modernist sensibilities and incorporates extensive sustainable\, green-building strategies. The design concept asserts that a more natural and less clinical environment promotes healing in patients and alert\, productive behavior in doctors\, staff\, and students. \nPrimary design considerations include the creation of a distinctive and articulated massing\, the maximal inclusion of natural day lighting and ventilation throughout the building\, and a strong indoor-outdoor connection. The project achieves LEED Gold Certification for New Construction and is the first Outpatient Surgery and Oncology Center in the nation to achieve this rating. \nTo promote patient healing and staff productivity\, the design is infused with features to accomplish a natural\, light-filled environment with a strong indoor-outdoor connection. Every opportunity to bring sunlight deep into the building core is explored. This design strategy is enhanced by providing access to landscaping visually through sight lines from the building common areas and waiting rooms. Accessible entryways to exterior landscaping and the landscaping elements brought into the building physically connect the spaces with the outdoors. The vertical massing of the building allows an increased setback from the street to incorporate more landscaping on the streetscape. \nThe 3-story building links two distinct wings via a central full-height\, expansive lobby filled with light. The lobby is enclosed with a full–height\, mullion-free glazing system and covered in a fritted glass skylight\, allows light to flood the central common area of the building. Patient and guest waiting rooms along the first floor of the building connect to ground-level exterior patio gardens\, allowing visitors and guests to sit indoors or outdoors. These landscape and seating areas help accentuate the front plaza. \n  \n \nMichael Folonis\, FAIA \nMichael W. Folonis\, FAIA\, is known for his thoughtful\, dedicated approach to regional modernist design. His clients select him because they want a signature building design that is simultaneously efficient\, elegant\, sustainable and responsive to our Southern California landscape. He approaches his work with a generous spirit of inquiry\, infusing each project with an awareness of environmental responsibility\, context\, theory\, function\, and the maximal use of form\, materials and natural light. \nMr. Folonis has over 30 years of experience in design\, programming\, construction and management and founded his own firm\, Michael W. Folonis Architects\, in 1983. Mr. Folonis leads every project from conceptual design through full realization. His broad base of experience ranges from mixed-use\, multi-family residential\, medical\, commercial\, and single-family projects. He also has extensive experience in the restoration of historically significant Modernist architecture. His office establishes itself as one of the leading innovative architectural firms in Los Angeles. His work received more than 50 design awards from the National\, State and Los Angeles chapters of the AIA\, the Society of American Registered Architects\, the Westside Urban Forum\, the Southern California Development Forum\, the Los Angeles Business Council. His architectural work is published nationally and internationally\, and exhibited in Japan\, France\, Italy\, and Germany. \n\nRudy Gonzalez \nWith nearly two decades at Michael W. Folonis Architects\, Rudy brings a thoughtful\, people-centered approach to every project\, blending design sensitivity with technical expertise. His work spans residential\, mixed-use\, and healthcare projects\, where he guides teams from concept through construction with an emphasis on collaboration and craft. \nRudy contributed to the design and development of the UCLA Outpatient Surgery and Oncology Center\, working closely with the client and design team to create a facility that prioritizes comfort\, clarity\, and the user experience. A long-standing member of the firm\, he continues to mentor younger designers and help shape MW.FA’s culture of design excellence. \n  \nBuilding Credits:\nArchitect: Michael Folonis Architects \nRestrictions:\nNo photos allowed! \n\n\n\nAIA CES: 2.0 LU|HSW Approved\nLearning Objectives:\n\n\nEvaluate how the project’s design extends early California Modernist principles through adaptive reuse concepts\, balancing contemporary healthcare needs with sustainable and contextual design responses. \nIdentify design and building system strategies that maximize natural daylighting to improve patient healing\, enhance staff productivity\, and reduce energy use while maintaining visual comfort and thermal performance. \nExamine how integrated mechanical\, electrical\, and envelope systems support LEED Gold certification by enhancing indoor air quality\, energy efficiency\, and occupant comfort in a healthcare environment. \nDemonstrate how thoughtful building design—including massing\, spatial organization\, and material selection—creates a less clinical\, more natural environment that promotes physical and psychological well-being. \nExplore how site design and landscaping establish seamless indoor-outdoor connections\, encourage user interaction with nature\, and contribute to the overall environmental and social sustainability of the facility. \nParking:\nThere is metered parking on Wilshire Blvd. \nRide-share or Public Transportation is also encouraged. URL:https://www.aialosangeles.org/event/spring-arch-tour-fest-ucla-outpatient-surgery-oncology-center/ LOCATION:UCLA Outpatient Surgery & Oncology Center\, 1223 16th St\, Santa Monica\, CA\, 90404 CATEGORIES:Healthcare,Tours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.aialosangeles.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/UCLA-976-x-706.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251029T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251029T123000 DTSTAMP:20260502T062522 CREATED:20251002T181425Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251029T193611Z UID:123547-1761724800-1761741000@www.aialosangeles.org SUMMARY:AIA|LA Small Firms: Architecting the Future DESCRIPTION:*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. Also\, please see the parking instructions below. DO NOT park at RLA Church. Thank you!* \n  \nEVENT DETAILS \nAIA|LA: Architecting the Future 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 fall series will focus on FINANCE & MARKETING. These hands-on development workshops will help attendees organize and operate a successful architectural & design practice. \n  \nWe will have THREE 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  \nCash Flow Strategies to Support Sustainable Growth for A&E Firms\nCLICK HERE FOR ANGEL’S PRESENTATION \nIn this session\, we’ll explore practical cash flow strategies tailored for architecture firms\, with a focus on supporting long-term\, sustainable growth. You’ll gain a clear understanding of how cash flows through a project-based business like yours\, why it often feels unpredictable\, and what you can do about it. We’ll look at common cash flow pitfalls that architecture firms face – from delayed client payments to uneven project timelines – and introduce simple forecasting tools that can help you plan ahead with more confidence. Finally\, we’ll cover actionable strategies to improve liquidity\, reduce financial stress\, and make better-informed decisions that align with your firm’s goals. \nSpeaker \n \nAngel Naval\, Partner at MGO CPAs \nAngel Naval\, CPA\, CIA\, is a Consulting Partner at MGO CPAs with more than 20 years of experience guiding Professional Services organizations\, especially Architecture & Engineering (A&E) firms\, through complex financial challenges and transformational growth. Recognized as a Women of Influence in Accounting by the Los Angeles Business Journal\, Angel delivers outsourced accounting solutions and strategic CFO support\, bringing the full spectrum of CFO and Controller capabilities to A&E firms—including cash flow forecasting\, financial planning and analysis\, project-based budgeting\, KPI development\, internal controls design\, and ERP optimization. Combining technical accounting depth\, operational acumen\, and strategic insight\, she equips firm leaders to gain financial clarity\, align finance with project delivery\, and build scalable\, resilient operations that drive sustainable profitability. \nLearning objectives \n1.Understand the fundamentals of cash flow for Architecture & Engineering (A&E) firms\n2.Identify common cash flow challenges specific to project-based professional services\n3.Use forecasting tools to improve visibility into cash inflows and outflows\n4.Implement strategies to enhance liquidity\, reduce risk\, and support strategic decisions \n  \nCreating Proposals That Set Your Firm Apart from the Competition\nCLICK HERE FOR JULIE’S PRESENTATION \nThe inclination to use boilerplate information when creating proposals is powerful. Particularly with firms that have limited to no marketing support. Principals\, architects\, and staff struggle to find ways to set themselves apart from the competition in the often-limited time it takes to meet proposal deadlines. In this workshop\, you will learn what to avoid when writing cover letters\, resumes\, and project descriptions in favor of strategies that tell the stories selection committees want to hear. You will also learn tips and tricks for making the entire process more efficient\, how to deconstruct the RFP/Q\, and what resources are available to assist you with this process. The workshop will address using targeted photography and how to be innovative when you don’t have the right photos for the project you’re going after. The presentation is based on Julie’s experience both in-house at Middle of Six and as the marketing director for several large architecture firms over 40 years. Her workshops are targeted to extensive interviewing of selection committee members for several articles and panel discussions about what they look for in proposals. \nSpeaker \n \n Julie Flattery\, Associate Principal\, Middle of Six \nJulie’s architect father taught her that the spaces we spend time in have a profound impact on how we feel. Thus began her love of architecture\, which she has combined with her love of words for over 40 years. As Associate Principal\, Julie brings deep proposal expertise to the Middle of Six (MOS) team. She worked as Marketing Director for several large architecture firms before joining MOS and has presented on the art of proposal creation and marketing to multiple audiences throughout her career. Her love for teaching\, writing\, and building design shines through every project she takes on. \nLearning Objectives \n1.Learn what clients and selection committees are looking for when reviewing proposals.\n2.Learn how to write strategically to set your firm apart from the competition.\n3.Learn tips and tricks for streamlining the process to make it more efficient.\n4.Learn how to use photography and graphics to help tell your stories. \n  \nThird Presentation – Practice Plus…\nCLICK HERE FOR NERIN’S PRESENTATION \nThe old architecture business model is broken. \nHow can a small practice thrive in the world of under appreciating clients\, ever-changing regulations\, shrinking profits and AI? \nLet’s capitalize on our incredible creative education and turn the tables in favor of positive community impact\, advocacy\, design value and profitability! \n  \nSpeaker \nNerin Kadribegovic\, FAIA – Kadre Architects\, Principal and Founder \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nNerin Kadribegovic is an award-winning architect whose passion for navigating complex design problems—especially those driven by social cause and economy—results in unconventional solutions. He artfully directs natural light to usher a spirit of dignity into places\, where it is least expected\, through aesthetic design. \nA third-generation architect and a refugee of the wars in Yugoslavia and Bosnia\, Nerin’s direct experience with social disruption evokes a deep empathic connection to critical issues facing metropolitan centers\, particularly those gripped by socio-economic crises. \nPrior to launching Kadre\, Nerin was a partner at Lehrer Architects. When the pandemic necessitated urgent action\, Nerin passionately led in creating a template to ameliorate Los Angeles’s homelessness issue. His accelerated designs\, including the AETNA Bridge Home and Tiny Home Villages\, now serve as the lodestar for the City of Los Angeles\, setting new design standards for sheltering the homeless. \nLearning Objectives\n\nOverview of business of architecture essentials\, including design\, financials\, marketing and business development.  \nOverview of architecture business model and ways to improve it.\nBusiness opportunities available beyond traditional practice.  \nMaintaining a strong studio culture\, advocacy and community engagement.\n\n  \nParking \nStreet parking is available. Please be mindful of the signs. URL:https://www.aialosangeles.org/event/aiala-small-firms-architecting-the-future/ LOCATION:Center for Communities\, 4450 West Adams\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90016 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.aialosangeles.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Small-Firms-Feature-Image-2025-976x706-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251022T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251022T220000 DTSTAMP:20260502T062522 CREATED:20250808T192615Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251022T181830Z UID:121286-1761156000-1761170400@www.aialosangeles.org SUMMARY:Design Awards Ceremony 2025 DESCRIPTION:Tickets are non-transferable by Tuesday\, October 21st.  \nDon’t miss our biggest fundraiser of the year! \nJoin us for the 2025 AIA|LA Design Awards Ceremony\n\nDON’T WAIT TO GET YOUR TICKETS! \nTicket purchase cut off is October 21st at 5:00 pm PT.\nThe Event Team needs time to make badges and do other final preparations before the event.\nWe sincerely thank you for respecting this time-frame.\nThis fundraiser enables AIA|LA to offer an extraordinary array of programming\, from advocacy issues\, sustainability\, professional development\, fostering the next generation of design professional\, and much more! Gather with colleagues\, reconnect with lifelong peers\, and make new connections as we celebrate the 2025 Design Award winners\, Next LA winners\, and Board of Directors Honorees. \nWe highly encourage a rideshare service\, or public transportation\, as an alternative to parking. Please see parking details below: \nParking: \nEvent Day parking is $20 \n  \nThis is the Design Awards ticketing page ONLY\, for complete info on special party details + honorees – Click HERE \nIf you would like to become a sponsor – Click HERE! URL:https://www.aialosangeles.org/event/design-awards-ceremony-2025/ LOCATION:(W)rapper\, 5790 W Jefferson Blvd\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90016\, United States CATEGORIES:Awards,Competitions ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.aialosangeles.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Desing-Awards-Event-featured-image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251017T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251017T120000 DTSTAMP:20260502T062522 CREATED:20250811T170116Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251015T163438Z UID:121107-1760688000-1760702400@www.aialosangeles.org SUMMARY:The AIA|LA Immigration Summit: The Economic & Creative ROI of Immigrants in Los Angeles DESCRIPTION:Join AIA|LA for a pivotal Immigration Summit in Autumn 2025\, a crucial think tank event designed to explore how immigration profoundly shapes our profession and the future of Los Angeles. This summit will illuminate the immense and often understated contributions of immigrants to our nation’s vitality\, prosperity\, and economic development\, as well as the value they add to the Architecture\, Engineering\, and Construction (AEC) industry. \nSponsor this event! \n \nJoin AIA|LA for a pivotal Immigration Summit in Autumn 2025\, a crucial think tank event designed to explore how immigration profoundly shapes our profession and the future of Los Angeles. This summit will illuminate the immense and often understated contributions of immigrants to our nation’s vitality\, prosperity\, and economic development\, as well as the value they add to the Architecture\, Engineering\, and Construction (AEC) industry. \nThe ROI of Immigrants in California’s Economy \nA series of compelling discussions will share insight about the vital link between immigration and a strong economy. One keynote will emphasize the U.S. as a preeminent “knowledge factory\,” where our academic institutions generate invaluable insights. It will highlight the $43.8 billion international students contributed to the U.S. economy in 2023-2024\, supporting over 378\,000 jobs and creating a substantial “services surplus”. \nThe summit will also focus on the significant economic value and return on investment (ROI) of immigrants in California with insight about how immigrants\, both documented and undocumented\, are a core part of our economy. For instance: \n\nImmigrants make up over a quarter of California’s population and are deeply integrated into the state’s economic framework.\nThe construction industry\, which relies heavily on immigrant labor\, would see a GDP contraction of nearly 16% without this workforce.\nUndocumented immigrants have a higher labor force participation rate (over 72%) than native-born Californians and own almost 11% of the state’s small businesses.\nThe Summit will also identify proactive ways to support this workforce\, especially in the wake of the early 2025 wildfires and in preparation for upcoming global sporting events in Los Angeles.\n\nBuilding an Innovative and Resilient Los Angeles \nThe summit will feature two essential panel discussions. The first will explore The Value of International Students in Higher Education\, showcasing how these individuals\, with over half pursuing STEM fields\, drive innovation and global competitiveness. The second panel\, Immigration\, Skilled Labor\, and Creative Outcomes in AEC\, will underscore the critical importance of a diverse and talented workforce for the AEC industry. This panel will highlight how a rich blend of perspectives\, built on courage and resilience\, enhances creative outcomes\, strengthens resilience\, and secures our collective prosperity. We will deliberately move beyond dehumanizing terminology\, recognizing the profound contributions of every individual. \nDon’t miss this opportunity to engage in a forward-looking dialogue that will redefine our understanding of immigration’s role in design and beyond. Be part of the conversation that shapes a more equitable\, innovative\, and resilient Los Angeles.  \nAIA CES: 4 LU Approved \nPROGRAM & AGENDA: \nWELCOME\, COFFEE & BREAKFAST = (8:00am – 8:30am) \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nCarlo Caccavale\, Hon. AIA|LA – Executive Director\, AIA Los Angeles \n  \nOPENING KEYNOTES = (8:30am – 9:20am) \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nStephen Cheung –\n President & Chief Executive Officer\,\nLos Angeles County Economic Development Corporation (LAEDC) &\nPresident\, World Trade Center Los Angeles (WTCLA) &\nBoard Director\, International Economic Development Council \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nHon. Sade Elharaway – Assemblymember\, District #57\, California \n  \nCOFFEE BREAK (9:20am – 9:30am) \nPANEL #1 – (9:30am – 10:30am) – The Value of International Students in Higher Education \n \nNETWORKING BREAK (10:30am – 11:00am) \n  \nPANEL #2 – (11:00am – 12:00pm) – Immigration\, Skilled Labor\, and Creative Outcomes in the AEC Industry \n \nCLOSING REMARKS: (12:00pm) \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nMitra Memari\, AIA\, NCARB\, LEED AP B+C – Community Regional Director\, HKS \n  \nRESOURCES: \n\nBusiness Perspectives on Immigrant Talent & Economic Growth\n\n\nNew Analysis Shows International Students Contributed $44 Billion to the U.S. Economy Last Academic Year – \n\n\nThe Role of International Students in U.S. Innovation and Global Competitiveness – \n\n\nNAFSA International Student Economic Value Tool\n\n\nMore to be added\n\n  \nEVENT SPONSOR URL:https://www.aialosangeles.org/event/building-tomorrow-the-economic-creative-roi-of-immigrants-in-los-angeles/ LOCATION:Center for Communities\, 4450 West Adams\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90016 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.aialosangeles.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Building-Tomorrow_-LA-Immigrant-Impact.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251016T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251016T193000 DTSTAMP:20260502T062522 CREATED:20250320T204327Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250320T204327Z UID:115773-1760635800-1760643000@www.aialosangeles.org SUMMARY:Meet the Practices - John Kaliski Architects\, Inc. (JKA) DESCRIPTION:Meet the Practices – John Kaliski Architects\, Inc. (JKA) \nPlease join us for a tour of John Kaliski Architects\, Inc. Founded in 2000\, JKA is a full-service\, certified Small Business Enterprise (SBE) focusing on multifamily housing and urban design projects. The firm’s mission is to employ architecture and urban design practices to create resilient buildings and places that foster individual well-being\, social opportunity\, and a sense of community. \nLight Bites and Drinks will be served. \nWhere: \nJKA | John Kaliski Architects\, Inc.\n3780 Wilshire Boulevard\nSuite 500Los Angeles\, CA 90010\n(5th floor inside the Pellissier Building/Wiltern Theatre tower) \nTransit: \nDirectly across the street from the Metro Purple “D” Line Wilshire/Western station \nParking: \nVery limited Koreatown street parking available\, Ralphs Parking Structure located behind the\nbuilding with entrances on Oxford and Western. \nPlease note: JKA cannot provide validation. \nThe AIA|LA “Meet the Practices” is a series of mixers and networking opportunities presented by the AIA|LA Professional Practice Committee. URL:https://www.aialosangeles.org/event/meet-the-practices-john-kaliski-architects-inc-jka/ LOCATION:John Kaliski Architects\, Inc. (JKA)\, 3780 Wilshire Boulevard Suite 500\, Los Angeles\, 90010\, United States CATEGORIES:Committees,Networking,Professional Practice Committee,Tours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.aialosangeles.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/250312-JKA-AIA-LA-Meet-the-Practice-JKA-Image.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251016T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251016T093000 DTSTAMP:20260502T062522 CREATED:20250702T130530Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250807T171904Z UID:119612-1760601600-1760607000@www.aialosangeles.org SUMMARY:AIA|LA City Leaders Breakfast Reception w/ John L. Reamer\, Jr. - Inspector of Public Works & Director\, Bureau of Contract Administration\, City of Los Angeles DESCRIPTION:AIA|LA City Leaders Breakfast Reception w/ John L. Reamer\, Jr. – Inspector of Public Works & Director\, Bureau of Contract Administration\, City of Los Angeles\n2025 City Leaders Breakfast Series Presented By:  \nThe 2025 AIA|LA City Leaders Breakfast Series allows architects & designers\, and other community stakeholders to meet directly with key individuals transforming Los Angeles in a roundtable setting to discuss innovative ideas to ensure a healthy\, sustainable\, and economically competitive future. \n \n  \nJohn L. Reamer\, Jr. – Inspector of Public Works & Director\, Bureau of Contract Administration\, City of Los Angeles\nJohn L. Reamer\, Jr. has had a distinguished career in public service\, beginning his tenure with the City of Los Angeles as an Electrical Craft Helper before advancing to the role of Inspector of Public Works and Director of the Bureau of Contract Administration (BCA) in August 2004\, a position he still holds today. \nAs the Inspector of Public Works\, Mr. Reamer plays a central role in upholding BCA’s mission to create a safe\, inclusive\, and transparent work environment. He ensures that public works construction projects adhere to the highest standards of safety and quality. In this capacity\, he also oversees the processing of City construction payments and formally accepts work completed by private contractors under City permits or contracts. His leadership has been pivotal in the successful delivery of several landmark projects\, including the Police Administration Building\, the revitalization of the Sixth Street Viaduct\, and vital public improvements by LA Metro\, such as the Crenshaw “K” Line. These transformative projects have significantly enhanced Los Angeles’s urban landscape\, aligning with the Bureau’s commitment to precision\, fairness\, and accountability in every build while empowering workers and promoting small business success. \nAs Director of BCA\, Mr. Reamer has championed initiatives that protect both employees and employers in the City’s procurement process. He oversees the enforcement of Prevailing\, Living\, and Minimum Wage laws and administers key ordinances like the Fair Work Week. Under his leadership\, BCA has negotiated 99% of the Project Labor Agreements (PLAs) used by City departments\, including the first-ever PLA implemented by LA Metro. These agreements have helped ensure that public construction projects meet safety and labor standards while providing fair compensation to workers\, many of whom come from underserved neighborhoods. This focus on workforce participation has fostered community development\, with the benefits of these City-funded projects reaching the very communities that have contributed to their success. \nMr. Reamer serves as the City’s Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Liaison Officer. He is deeply committed to promoting diversity and opportunity for small businesses through initiatives such as the Business Inclusion Program (BIP) and the Local Business Preference Program (LBPP)\, both managed by BCA. These programs provide small\, minority-owned\, women-owned\, veteran-owned\, and local businesses with greater access to City contracting opportunities. They foster economic equity\, fair competition\, and the growth of local businesses\, which contribute to job creation and innovation. By empowering businesses to scale and compete\, BCA helps create a cycle of social impact as successful businesses reinvest in their communities\, strengthening the City’s economic fabric. \nIn 2019\, Mr. Reamer’s expertise in both economic growth and workforce development led to his appointment by the Mayor of Los Angeles as Interim General Manager of the Economic and Workforce Development Department. In this role\, he spearheaded the creation of a Citywide Economic Development Strategy that laid the groundwork for a Small Business Commission. He worked closely with the Workforce Development Board to enhance opportunities for transitional and youth workers\, advancing the City’s economic and workforce development initiatives. His efforts to coordinate with Business and Work Source Centers complemented his commitment to a regionalized\, citywide approach to economic growth. \nUnder Mr. Reamer’s leadership\, BCA has grown into a pivotal force in overseeing and executing critical City projects\, such as street repairs\, municipal facility construction\, and investments in the City’s wastewater treatment systems. His commitment to excellence extends beyond compliance with legal and regulatory requirements\, as he has fostered an environment that supports local businesses and champions equitable hiring practices. With Mr. Reamer at the helm\, BCA’s focus on transparency\, fiscal responsibility\, and high standards in public spending has allowed the Bureau to collaborate effectively with other City departments—meeting Los Angeles’s infrastructure needs while advancing the City’s goals of quality\, fairness\, and economic security. \nThis Reception is Hosted By: \n \nThe 2025 AIA|LA City Leaders Breakfast Series: (CONFIRMED TO DATE) \n\n\n\nLori R. Gay – President & CEO\, Neighborhood Housing Services of Los Angeles County = Friday\, May 9 (8am)\nLaura Friedman – U.S. Congressional Representative\, 30th District  = Friday\, August 8 (8am)\nLourdes Castro Ramírez – President & CEO\, Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles (HACLA) = Thursday\, August 21 (8am)\nLeigh Sata\, Ed.D\, AIA – Vice Chancellor & Chief Facilities Executive\, LACCD = Friday\, August 22 (8am)\nAdrin Nazarian – Councilmember\, District #2\, City of Los Angeles = Thursday\, August 28 (9am)* *(9am\, not 8am)\nJanisse Quiñones\, P.E. – Chief Executive Officer and Chief Engineer\, LADWP = Friday\, August 29 (8am)\nMichael Baim – VP\, Venue Infrastructure (VNI)\, Energy (NRG)\, and Look & Sign (LNS)\, LA 28 = Thursday\, September 11 (8am)\nLaura Rubio-Cornejo – General Manager\, LADOT = Thursday\, September 18 (8am)\nMark Gonzalez – Assemblymember\, District #54\, California = Friday\, September 19 (8am)\nJohn L. Reamer\, Jr. – Inspector of Public Works & Director\, Bureau of Contract Administration\, City of Los Angeles = Thursday\, October 16 (8am)\nSade Elharaway – Assemblymember\, District #57\, California = Friday\, October 17 (8am)\nYsabel Jurado – Councilmember\, District #14\, City of Los Angeles = Thursday\, October 30 (8am)\n\n\n\n2025 AIA|LA City Leaders Breakfast Series Presented By: \n  URL:https://www.aialosangeles.org/event/aiala-city-leaders-breakfast-reception-w-john-l-reamer-jr-inspector-of-public-works-director-bureau-of-contract-administration-city-of-los-angeles/ LOCATION:AC Martin\, 900 Wilshire Blvd\, Suite 2800\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90017\, United States CATEGORIES:Advocacy,City Leaders Breakfast,Community,Networking,Professional Development,Reception,Roundtable,Women in Architecture ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.aialosangeles.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/2025-City-Leaders-Breakfast-Series-Calendar-976x706-1-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251014T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251014T193000 DTSTAMP:20260502T062522 CREATED:20250826T213437Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251010T155016Z UID:122120-1760463000-1760470200@www.aialosangeles.org SUMMARY:Fireside Chat - Thom Mayne\, FAIA\, John Enright\, FAIA\, and Brandon Welling DESCRIPTION:An evening with:\nThe 2025 AIA|LA 25 Year Award Winner\, Thom Mayne\, FAIA\nJoin us for a special evening with the 2025 AIA|LA 25 Year Award Winner Thom Mayne\, FAIA\, John Enright\, FAIA\, and Brandon Welling for an engaging fireside chat about their roles on the project Diamond Ranch. This intimate conversation will delve into the challenges\, inspirations\, and visions that shape their award-winning work and influence the city’s architectural landscape. \nThis event promises a candid and insightful discussion. Attendees will get a rare opportunity to hear directly from these influential architects about their journey\, design philosophy\, and the impact of their projects on our community. \n\nAn evening with: The 2025 AIA|LA 25 Year Award Winner\, Thom Mayne\, FAIA \nWho: Thom Mayne\, FAIA: Principal \nWho: John Enright\, FAIA: Project Architect\, Brandon Welling: Project Team (and project photographer of models\, construction pics\, and finished building.) \nModerator: Chava Danielson\, AIA \nProject: Diamond Ranch \n\nDon’t miss this chance to be part of a conversation with these distinguished voices in LA’s architectural community. Light refreshments and networking to follow. URL:https://www.aialosangeles.org/event/fireside-chat-thom-mayne-faia-john-enright-aia-and-brandon-welling/ LOCATION:Center for Communities\, 4450 West Adams\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90016 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.aialosangeles.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Gold-Medal-Winners-Evening-976-x-706-px-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251009T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251009T093000 DTSTAMP:20260502T062522 CREATED:20250702T125710Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T154202Z UID:119609-1759996800-1760002200@www.aialosangeles.org SUMMARY:AIA|LA City Leaders Breakfast Reception w/ Mark Gonzalez - Assemblymember\, District #54\, California DESCRIPTION:AIA|LA City Leaders Breakfast Reception w/ Mark Gonzalez – Assemblymember\, District #54\, California\n2025 City Leaders Breakfast Series Presented By:  \nThe 2025 AIA|LA City Leaders Breakfast Series allows architects & designers\, and other community stakeholders to meet directly with key individuals transforming Los Angeles in a roundtable setting to discuss innovative ideas to ensure a healthy\, sustainable\, and economically competitive future. \n  \n \nMark Gonzalez – Assemblymember\, District #54\, California\nAssemblymember Mark González was first elected to the California State Assembly in November 2024 and appointed by the Speaker of the Assembly to serve as Majority Whip. \nGonzález represents the 54th Assembly District — one of the most diverse districts in California. District 54 encompasses Boyle Heights\, Lincoln Heights\, Westlake\, Downtown Los Angeles\, Koreatown\, Pico-Union\, Chinatown\, Little Tokyo\, Historic Filipinotown\, and the cities of Vernon\, Montebello\, and Commerce. \nGonzález is the son of a single mother and grew up in Section 8 housing — he understands the challenges working families face in trying to make ends meet. After his mother suffered a stroke two years ago\, Mark became her sole caregiver — taking his mom to the grocery store\, doctor appointments\, and attending church with her every Sunday. In this role\, he witnessed the failures of government\, social programs\, and the healthcare system to support vulnerable seniors adequately. \nPrior to his election to the State Assembly\, Mark served as Chair of the Los Angeles County Democratic Party. He successfully organized support for laws to make community college free\, protect our air and water\, make housing more affordable\, and combat the homelessness crisis. \nAfter the overturning of Roe v. Wade\, Mark helped lead the fight to pass a constitutional amendment in California protecting a person’s right to access safe\, legal abortion care — effectively turning California into a safe haven for anyone seeking reproductive care across the nation. In 2023\, Mark organized to pass a new law ensuring all healthcare workers receive a minimum wage of $25/hour. \nThe challenges he and his family faced are at the core of his advocacy\, driving him to stand up for his community and work toward ensuring that no Californian has to endure such struggles. \nThis Reception is Hosted By: \n \nThe 2025 AIA|LA City Leaders Breakfast Series: (CONFIRMED TO DATE) \n\n\n\nLori R. Gay – President & CEO\, Neighborhood Housing Services of Los Angeles County = Friday\, May 9 (8am)\nLaura Friedman – U.S. Congressional Representative\, 30th District  = Friday\, August 8 (8am)\nLourdes Castro Ramírez – President & CEO\, Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles (HACLA) = Thursday\, August 21 (8am)\nLeigh Sata\, Ed.D\, AIA – Vice Chancellor & Chief Facilities Executive\, LACCD = Friday\, August 22 (8am)\nAdrin Nazarian – Councilmember\, District #2\, City of Los Angeles = Thursday\, August 28 (9am)* *(9am\, not 8am)\nJanisse Quiñones\, P.E. – Chief Executive Officer and Chief Engineer\, LADWP = Friday\, August 29 (8am)\nMichael Baim – VP\, Venue Infrastructure (VNI)\, Energy (NRG)\, and Look & Sign (LNS)\, LA 28 = Thursday\, September 11 (8am)\nLaura Rubio-Cornejo – General Manager\, LADOT = Thursday\, September 18 (8am)\nMark Gonzalez – Assemblymember\, District #54\, California = Friday\, September 19 (8am)\nJohn L. Reamer\, Jr. – Inspector of Public Works & Director\, Bureau of Contract Administration\, City of Los Angeles = Thursday\, October 16 (8am)\nSade Elharaway – Assemblymember\, District #57\, California = Friday\, October 17 (8am)\nYsabel Jurado – Councilmember\, District #14\, City of Los Angeles = Thursday\, October 30 (8am)\n\n\n\n2025 AIA|LA City Leaders Breakfast Series Presented By: \n  URL:https://www.aialosangeles.org/event/aiala-city-leaders-breakfast-reception-w-mark-gonzalez-assemblymember-district-54-california/ LOCATION:Mithun\, 758 New High Street #100B\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90012\, United States CATEGORIES:Advocacy,City Leaders Breakfast,Community,Networking,Professional Development,Reception,Roundtable,Women in Architecture ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.aialosangeles.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/2025-City-Leaders-Breakfast-Series-Calendar-976x706-1-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251008T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251008T193000 DTSTAMP:20260502T062522 CREATED:20250818T191545Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250915T222149Z UID:121585-1759944600-1759951800@www.aialosangeles.org SUMMARY:Refrigeration Code Changes: What Designers Need to Know DESCRIPTION:EVENT DETAILS \n“Refrigeration Code Changes: What Designers Need to Know.” With evolving standards around refrigerants and HVAC systems\, staying up-to-date on code updates is essential for sustainable design: \n– Recent updates in California & national refrigeration codes\n– Environmental impacts of refrigerant types\n– Design strategies to align with the new\n– Q&A session with industry professional \n  \nSPEAKERS \n \nGeorge Reilly\, Hon. AIA|LA – Principal | US BEnv Lead – West Coast Region\, Buro Happold \nGeorge Reilly is a seasoned MEP engineer with over 20 years of experience. \nHe began his career in the UK and has been working in California since 2009. His expertise spans projects across Europe\, the US\, the Middle East\, and Asia\, with significant experience in laboratory\, cultural\, higher education\, and adaptive reuse sectors. \nGeorge’s passion for engineering is driven by a desire to understand how systems work and to enhance building efficiency. He aims to add value to projects by maintaining strong client relationships and delivering design solutions that align with clients’ aspirations and budgets. His commitment to Net Zero Carbon and addressing climate change is a key focus of his work. \nAs a member of the AIA Committee on the Environment (LA) and an AIA Honorary status awardee\, George is recognized for his dedication to sustainability and his contributions to the field. \n  \n \nAndrew James – Senior Associate | Mechanical\, Buro Happold \nAndrew James is an associate mechanical engineer on the Los Angeles MEP engineering team. \nAndrew brings technical expertise in HVAC mechanical design and energy analysis\, spanning higher education\, commercial\, healthcare\, and arts & culture sectors. He excels in the delivery of coordinated multi-discipline projects in BIM. He also supports project code compliance and construction administration. \nAndrew has an interest in low-energy mechanical design using passive conditioning strategies\, as well as an interest in district-level heating and cooling systems\, as used in both the Building for the Permanent Collection at Los Angeles County Museum Art and at Providence Saint John’s Health Center in Santa Monica. \n  \nLEARNING OBJECTIVES \nAIA CES: 2 LU|HSW Approved \n1. Identify recent changes to California and national refrigeration codes and explain their implications for sustainable building design. \n2. Evaluate the environmental impacts of various refrigerant types\, including global warming potential (GWP) and ozone depletion potential (ODP). \n3. Apply design strategies that align HVAC systems with updated refrigerant standards while maintaining occupant comfort and building performance. \n4. Integrate code-compliant\, low-impact refrigeration solutions into design projects to support health\, safety\, and welfare goals. \n  \nPARKING \nPublic Parking available at Central Library and Pershing Square. URL:https://www.aialosangeles.org/event/refrigeration-code-changes-what-designers-need-to-know/ LOCATION:Buro Happold\, 633 W. 5th St.\, 68th Floor\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90071\, United States CATEGORIES:Committee on the Environment,Committees,Community,Learning Units,Presentation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.aialosangeles.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Flyer-Refrigeration-Code-Changes-revd.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251007T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251007T123000 DTSTAMP:20260502T062522 CREATED:20250305T195446Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T172721Z UID:115375-1759836600-1759840200@www.aialosangeles.org 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 4 (12pm – 1pm) – RSVP HERE\nTuesday\, October 7 (11:30am – 12:30pm) –  RSVP VIA LINK BELOW// Originally scheduled for Sept 24\, 2025.\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 interrelated (and therefore require a more connected partnership between LADWP and the architecture community implementing the infrastructure framework to address all of these interrelated 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-sept-24-2025/ LOCATION:Virtual on Zoom CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Committees,Networking,Presentation,Roundtable ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.aialosangeles.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/LADWP-Quarterly-Series-591x591-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251006T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251006T183000 DTSTAMP:20260502T062522 CREATED:20250821T193151Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251017T181412Z UID:121935-1759770000-1759775400@www.aialosangeles.org SUMMARY:Board of Directors’ Candidate Town Hall 2026 DESCRIPTION:Board of Directors Candidate Town Hall 2026\nThis is a virtual event. \nTo help our members get to know this year’s nominees\, and understand what programs and initiatives the candidates propose to bring to the table\, we presented a Board of Directors 2026 Candidate Town Hall on October 6\, 2025. \nThe Town Hall was co-moderated by AIA|LA Vice President/2026 President Elect Toni Lewis\, AIA\, and AIA|LA 2025 President Chava Danielson\, AIA . Each candidate had 4 minutes each to share their platform\, followed by an opportunity for Q&A with the audience. \nWatch the video of our October 6 virtual Town Hall to hear the candidates talk about their mission and vision.\nTOWN HALL 2026 VIDEO (YouTube link)\nThe following candidates are running for the open 2026 Board positions: \nFor Vice President/President Elect (one open position):\nMichael Anderson\, AIA – Anderson Barker\nScott Hunter\, FAIA – HKS\n \nFor Secretary (one position):\nGreg Kochanowski\, AIA – Practice\n \nFor Directors (two positions):\nMichael Chang\, AIA – AC Martin\nMandi Roberts\, AIA – HMC Architects\nWilliam Robertson\, AIA – Design Build Labs\nSéverine Tatangelo\, Intl. Assoc. AIA – Studio PCH \nFor AIA California Representative (one position):\nLisa Little\, AIA – Vertebrae \nFor Ex Officio Associate Director (one position):\nEsmeralda Aceituno\, Assoc. AIA\nDarnell Parker II\, Assoc. AIA \nVoting opened September 24\, 2025 and closes November 11\, 2025 at 12noon Pacific time. \nHERE IS THE LINK TO YOUR BALLOT URL:https://www.aialosangeles.org/event/board-of-directors-candidate-town-hall-2026/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Presentation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.aialosangeles.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/TOWN-HALL.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251003T074500 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251003T170000 DTSTAMP:20260502T062522 CREATED:20250801T182614Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T062846Z UID:120854-1759477500-1759510800@www.aialosangeles.org SUMMARY:2025 Powerful XII: Optimism + Resilience DESCRIPTION:EVENT DETAILS \nThe AIA | LA Women in Architecture Committee is excited to present our 12th annual Powerful Conference. \nPowerful XII: Optimism + Resilience.  2025 has brought profound challenges\, globally and here in Los Angeles\, experiencing devastating wildfires at the beginning of the year.  In the face of crisis\, optimism and resilience have emerged as vital forces—not just personal traits\, but professional imperatives. \nWe see optimism and resilience as key attributes of women in our industry as well as resilience as a way of designing for the future.  Women in architecture exemplify these qualities daily\, navigating complexity with clarity and purpose.  As architects\, we’re not just shaping buildings—we’re shaping the future. And in that future\, optimism and resilience are not optional; they are essential. \nPlease join us October 3rd at the Pacific Design Center for an inspiring day of speakers\, panelists and workshops reinforcing the optimism and resilience women bring to the field of architecture\, design\, and the whole AEC Community. \n  \nWORKSHOP INFO \nClick here to view the Powerful XII Workshop options. \nPlease note\, you may only select 2 workshops to attend during the afternoon session. \nYou may choose your 2 workshop options when you purchase your tickets. \n  \nPARKING \nPaid parking is available at the Pacific Design Center in the garage\, East of the main complex. Accessible from Santa Monica Blvd\, Melrose Ave\, and N. San Vicente Blvd. \n  \nPlease click HERE to view more details about Powerful XII.\nCheck out Sponsorship Opportunities HERE. URL:https://www.aialosangeles.org/event/2025-powerful-xii-optimism-resilience/ LOCATION:Pacific Design Center\, 8687 Melrose Ave.\, West Hollywood\, CA\, 90069\, United States CATEGORIES:Committees,Conference,Learning Units,Professional Development,Women in Architecture ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.aialosangeles.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Powerful-XII-Save-the-date-calendar-976-x-706.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250927T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250927T110000 DTSTAMP:20260502T062522 CREATED:20250814T205855Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250918T173612Z UID:121589-1758960000-1758970800@www.aialosangeles.org SUMMARY:AIA|LA + ASLA EP Volunteer Day: LA River Cleanup + Vision Talk DESCRIPTION:AIA|LA + ASLA EP Volunteer Day: LA River Cleanup + Vision Talk\nHosted by Friends of the LA River (FoLAR)\, in collaboration with AIA|LA & ASLA SoCal Emerging Professionals\nJoin fellow emerging professionals from AIA LA and ASLA SoCal\, along with the California Native Plant Society and San Fernando Valley Audubon Society\, for Habitat Restoration Day! \nfor a day of impact\, inspiration\, and community building at the Sepulveda Basin. We’re teaming up with Friends of the LA River (FoLAR) for a hands-on volunteer cleanup event\, helping restore a vital stretch of LA’s watershed. \n\nGive back to the river\nConnect with fellow designers and planners\nLearn about visionary work happening in your own backyard\n\nAll are welcome. Bring your friends\, your firmmates\, and your sunscreen. \nRSVP TO FOLAR FOR SEPT 27 URL:https://www.aialosangeles.org/event/aia-la-asla-ep-volunteer-day-la-river-cleanup-vision-talk/ LOCATION:CA END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250926T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250926T100000 DTSTAMP:20260502T062522 CREATED:20250827T200957Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250903T173313Z UID:122209-1758875400-1758880800@www.aialosangeles.org SUMMARY:Reuse LA Part 2: Adapting Performance and New Identities to Existing Facades\, Case Studies in Southern California Adaptive Reuse Projects with EYRC\, Gensler\, and Gruen Associates DESCRIPTION:*Note to all registrants: When purchasing a ticket\, please double check that the address + zip code that you provide matches the billing information on the card you are using.* \n  \nEVENT DETAILS \nThe AIA|LA Building Performance & Regulations Committee invites you to join our panel event highlighting case studies on three contemporary Southern California Adaptive Reuse Projects. Come hear directly from their authors; Devon Barnes (Gruen Associates)\, Patricia Rhee (EYRC)\, and Olivier Sommerhalder (Gensler) as they present the Apple Tower Theatre\, The Press\, and the Herald Examiner Building adaptive reuse projects along with their hard-earned lessons. \nWhile the urgency and opportunities of adaptive reuse projects are well known\, they come with significant architectural and technical challenges. High among them is the adaptation of existing building facades\, as it requires design teams to take on forensic and archeological approaches to adapt existing building enclosures for new use and modern performance standards. To support these unique challenges in the growing advocacy for Adaptive Reuse projects\, the AIA LA Building Performance and Regulations Committee invites you to participate in this knowledge sharing panel event. \n  \nMODERATOR \n \nAlex Rosenthal\, AIA – Senior Associate\, Heintges \nAlex Rosenthal is a Senior Associate at Heintges Consulting Architects and Engineers based in Southern California. As a licensed architect and having worked with Heintges since 2016\, his career has been dedicated to the realization of complex facades brought on by an ardent passion for architecture\, performance-based design\, and sustainable building practices. Alex has collaborated internationally with some of the world’s leading architecture firms in the design and technical development of high-profile building envelopes on projects ranging from flagship retail to high-rise residential\, commercial\, office\, laboratory\, institutional and museum programs. Outside of his work at Heintges\, Alex has been a guest lecturer and juror at multiple universities\, a frequent public speaker at building enclosure industry events\, and an active participate in professional organizations. With his involvement in AIA LA’s Building Performance and Regulations committee\, Alex advocates for the dissemination of knowledge related to California sustainable building regulations\, adaptive reuse\, building performance\, and facades. Alex holds degrees from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign in Architecture and a Master of Architecture degree from Columbia University’s GSAPP where he received the Lucille Smysyer Lowenfish Memorial Prize. \n  \nPANELISTS \n \nDevon Barnes\, AIA – Principal Associate\, Gruen Associates  \nDevon began her career designing award-winning flagship stores for luxury brands before shifting her focus to adaptive reuse and historically sensitive projects. She enjoys weaving modern amenities into existing and historic contexts\, with a portfolio that includes the restoration of the Tower Theater. As a member of the Los Angeles Conservancy and the Western Chapter of the Association for Preservation Technology\, she is committed to uncovering hidden stories within buildings and shaping meaningful architectural adaptations. \n \nPatricia Rhee\, FAIA\, DBIA – Partner\, Ehrlich Yanai Rhee Chaney Architects  \nPartner Patricia Rhee\, FAIA\, has been a member of EYRC Architects since 2000. She has served as Designer for some of the firm’s most notable and award-winning projects including The Press\, The Culver Steps\, Ivy Station Offices and Retail\, and the John M. Roll U.S. Federal Courthouse. She has served on design juries for multiple AIA chapters\, the Design-Build Institute of America and numerous architecture schools. She has lectured internationally and nationally\, at the World Architecture Festival in Barcelona\, the University of Melbourne\, Clemson University\, AIA National Women’s Leadership Summit\, and the University of Maryland\, where she was the Kea Distinguished Professor. Patricia has and continues to serve as a Peer Advisor to the Bureau of Overseas Business Operations and the General Services Administration. She was a founding Co-Chair of the AIA Los Angeles Women in Architecture committee and serves on the board of Heidi Duckler Dance. \n \nOlivier Sommerhalder\, AIA – Principal\, Gensler \nOlivier is a Design Principal and the Global Design Resilience Leader for Gensler based in the Los Angeles office. He brings design and technical expertise across a spectrum of public and private projects of all types and scales. Olivier approaches design by using research\, building technology\, and building science as means to drive progressive\, contextually appropriate\, holistic architecture.\n \nHe has taught at the University of Southern California and served as visiting critic and guest lecturer at the University of Southern California\, Cal Poly Pomona\, the University of California Los Angeles\, the University of California Berkley and the ETH (Federal Polytechnic in Zurich\, Switzerland). Olivier holds a Bachelor of Science in Architecture from the University of Applied Sciences in Brugg-Windisch\, Switzerland; a Master of Architecture from the Southern California Institute or Architecture\, Los Angeles and an Executive Master in Design Culture from the Zurich University of the Arts\, Zurich\, Switzerland. \n  \nLEARNING OBJECTIVES \nAIA CES: 1.5 LU|HSW Approved \n1. Present a comprehensive summary of existing building code requirements and pathways to deliver compliant building enclosure for commercial Adaptive Reuse projects.\n2. Present case studies on the design and technical adaptation of existing facades to new architectural identities and contemporary performance standards.\n3. Understand different technical and forensic approaches to working with a building facade’s existing conditions.\n4. Share hard-earned lessons from successfully completed adaptive reuse projects.\n \n  \nPARKING \nStreet parking is available. URL:https://www.aialosangeles.org/event/reuse-la-part-2-adapting-performance-and-new-identities-to-existing-facades-case-studies-in-southern-california-adaptive-reuse-projects-with-eyrc-gensler-and-gruen-associates/ LOCATION:Center for Communities\, 4450 West Adams\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90016 CATEGORIES:Committees,Community,Learning Units,Networking,Presentation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.aialosangeles.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Resuse-LA-Feature-Image-976x706-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="AIA|LA Building Performance & Regulations Committee":MAILTO:will@aialosangeles.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250923T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250923T200000 DTSTAMP:20260502T062522 CREATED:20250813T232319Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250825T165741Z UID:121450-1758648600-1758657600@www.aialosangeles.org SUMMARY:Fireside Chat - Alice Kimm\, FAIA and John Friedman\, FAIA DESCRIPTION:An evening With:\nThe 2025 AIA|LA Gold medal Winners\, Alice Kimm\, FAIA and John Friedman\, FAIA\nJoin us for a special evening with the 2025 AIA|LA Gold Medal winners\, Alice Kimm\, FAIA\, and John Friedman\, FAIA\, for an engaging fireside chat on the future of architecture in Los Angeles. This intimate conversation will delve into the challenges\, inspirations\, and visions that shape their award-winning work and influence the city’s architectural landscape. \nModerated by the esteemed Madeleine Brand of KCRW’s “Press Play\,” this event promises a candid and insightful discussion. Attendees will get a rare opportunity to hear directly from these influential designers about their journey\, design philosophy\, and the impact of their projects on our community. \n\nAn evening with: The 2025 AIA|LA Gold Medal Winners \n\nWho: Alice Kimm\, FAIA & John Friedman\, FAIA\nModerator: Madeleine Brand\, KCRW\n\n\nDon’t miss this chance to be part of a conversation with two of the most distinguished voices in LA’s architectural community. Light refreshments and networking to follow. URL:https://www.aialosangeles.org/event/fireside-chat-alice-kimm-faia-and-john-friedman-faia/ LOCATION:Center for Communities\, 4450 West Adams\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90016 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.aialosangeles.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Gold-Medal-Winners-Evening-976-x-706-px.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250923T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250923T130000 DTSTAMP:20260502T062522 CREATED:20250903T194530Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250924T030736Z UID:122478-1758628800-1758632400@www.aialosangeles.org SUMMARY:Single-family 2025 Title 24 Overview DESCRIPTION:Please click here to view the recording of this presentation on our YouTube Channel.\nPlease click here to view the PDF of this presentation.\nFor a detailed fact sheet from Energy Code Ace on the new Pool Heating provisions\, please click here.\nFor a detailed Residential Lighting Fact Sheet\, please click here.\n\nEVENT DETAILS \nIn less than four months\, the new statewide Energy Code will go into effect on January 1st. This course will review the 2025 Energy Code Mandatory and Prescriptive requirements for Single-family envelope\, mechanical\, photovoltaic and heated pool and spa requirements. In addition\, we will review the new electric-ready and performance compliance metrics introduced in the 2025 Energy Code. \n  \nThis event will be virtual over ZOOM. All registrants will be sent a ZOOM link in the Event Confirmation email that is sent out 24 hours prior to the event.\n  \nSPEAKER \n \nBrian Selby – Principal at Selby Energy\, Inc \nBrian Selby is a Principal at Selby Energy\, Inc.\, specializing in developing and delivering comprehensive energy code training\, increasing compliance with California’s Energy Code\, and promoting sustainable building practices. With over 35 years of experience as an energy consultant\, Brian brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to his role as an energy code subject matter expert. Brian actively collaborates with the California Energy Commission (CEC)\, Investor Owned Utilities (IOUs)\, association professionals\, and other industry stakeholders to foster education and ensure compliance with the Energy Code. His commitment to promoting energy efficiency and sustainable practices is further demonstrated by his role as Chairman on the CABEC board of directors\, showcasing his leadership in the field.\n \nBrian’s professional background includes successfully owning and operating a building design\, energy consulting\, and HERS rating business. His diverse skill set\, acquired through years of experience\, enables him to provide guidance and support to individuals and organizations seeking sustainable buildings and helping navigate the complexities of Zero Net Carbon design while optimizing energy efficiency and compliance with California’s Energy Code. \n  \nLEARNING OBJECTIVES \nAIA CES: 1.0 LU|HSW Approved \n1.) State (or identify) when the 2025 Energy Code requirements go into effect ​ \n2.) Describe the 2025 Energy Code changes to Single-family Mandatory and Prescriptive envelope\, mechanical and renewable measures ​ \n3.) Identify major 2025 Energy Code updates to the Single-family heated pool and spa requirements ​ \n4.) Be aware of additional tools\, training and resources 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.* \n  \nThank you to our generous sponsor!\n \n  URL:https://www.aialosangeles.org/event/single-family-2025-title-24-overview/ LOCATION:Virtual on Zoom CATEGORIES:Learning Units,Professional Development ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.aialosangeles.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Single-Family-Feature-Image-976x706-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250922T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250922T140000 DTSTAMP:20260502T062522 CREATED:20250802T000408Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250923T040008Z UID:120891-1758546000-1758549600@www.aialosangeles.org SUMMARY:Equitable Restroom Accommodation for Trans/GNC People DESCRIPTION:The ZOOM Recording of this event is now available! \nDuration: 00:58:27\nShare link: Equitable Restroom Accommodation for Trans/GNC People\nPasscode: XPz249d#\n  \nEVENT DETAILS \nThis panel presentation brings together thought leaders from the legal\, academic\, and transgender communities to address access to restrooms for trans and gender non-conforming people in public buildings in the face of laws enacted in 19 states across the country that constrain people to utilize the restroom associated with their sex-at-birth. In so doing\, trans and GNC people face increased risks\, including denial of access\, harassment and physical assault. The effect of these regressive laws serves to prevent this targeted population from using public restrooms in public buildings\, such as schools and universities\, libraries\, hospitals\, government buildings\, airports\, parks and community centers. \nIt is our charge to identify tangible solutions to ensure equitable accommodations that support everybody’s inherent right to participate in all aspects of public life. The discussion will seek to identify avenues of opportunity\, galvanize consensus\, and discern concrete steps going forward. The policy statement generated at this presentation will be delivered to AIA National for adoption and advocacy. \nLEARNING UNITS\nAIA CES: Approved for 1.0 LU|HSW \n  \nPlease note: This is a VIRTUAL event that will take place over ZOOM.\nAll registered attendees will be sent the ZOOM link in the Event Confirmation Email that is sent out 24 hours prior to the event.\n  \n  \nHOST/MODERATOR \n \nJake Stevens – Senior Vice President\, Faring  \nJake Stevens is a California real estate development professional and a proud graduate of Los Angeles public schools. He attended Occidental College as a 2004 Centennial Scholar and was the 2022 Occidental College Erica J. Murray Young Alumnus of the Year. He is currently the 73rd President of the Occidental College Board of Governors and President of the City of Los Angeles Board of Building and Safety Commissioners. He is also Governor Gavin Newsom’s two-time appointee as President of the California State New Motor Vehicle Board\, the first openly LGBT person in state history to hold the office. Jake was named the 2022 Democrat of the Year for the 52nd Assembly District by the Los Angeles County Democratic Party and was recognized as the 2019 LGBT Heritage Month – Person of the Year for Los Angeles City Council District 14. \n  \nPANELISTS \n \nKendra Muller – Attorney\, Disability Rights California  \nKendra J. Muller (they/them) is a disabled\, queer attorney at Disability Rights California (DRC)\, the nation’s largest disability rights non-profit. As part of the Equal Access and Housing team\, Muller employs impact litigation\, direct services\, regulatory code\, and policy changes to address civil rights violations\, including at the intersection of equal access to restrooms. Muller emphasizes collaborative advocacy with underserved communities\, including 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals\, people of color\, veterans\, unhoused individuals\, multilingual individuals\, seniors\, and low-income communities. Muller is DRC’s current ex officio member of the Division of the State Architect’s Access Codes Collaborative\, working to identify opportunities surrounding access in the California Building Code development process. Muller serves on the board of Rainbow Spaces and previously a representative of the Transgender\, Gender Diverse\, or Intersex Working Group for the California Department of Managed Health Care. \n \nDavid Serlin – Professor of Communication & Science Studies\, UC San Diego  \nDavid Serlin is Professor of Communication and Science Studies at UC San Diego. He published “Pissing Without Pity: Disability\, Gender\, and the Public Toilet” in the groundbreaking anthology Toilet: Public Restrooms and the Politics of Sharing\, eds. Harvey Molotch and Laura Norén (NYU Press\, 2010). His most recent book is Window Shopping with Helen Keller: Architecture and Disability in Modern Culture (University of Chicago Press\, 2025). He is a Fellow of the American Academy in Rome\, which awarded him the 2021 Rome Prize in Architecture. \n \nJody L. Herman\, Ph.D. – Reid Rasmussen Senior Scholar of Public Policy & Williams Institute\, UCLA School of Law  \nJody L. Herman is the Reid Rasmussen Senior Scholar of Public Policy at the Williams Institute\, UCLA School of Law. Her research focuses on measures of gender identity in survey research\, gendered public spaces\, and the prevalence and impacts of discrimination based on gender identity or expression. At the Williams Institute\, her work has included the development of trans-inclusive questions for population-based surveys and research on minority stress\, health\, violence\, and suicidality among transgender people\, among other topics. Dr. Herman co-authored Injustice at Every Turn\, based on the National Transgender Discrimination Survey\, and The Report of the 2015 U.S. Transgender Survey. She served as a Co-Investigator on the U.S. Transgender Population Health Survey (“TransPop”; NICHD R01HD090468; PI Ilan Meyer)\, as Co-Principal Investigator on the 2022 U.S. Transgender Survey\, and as a Co-Investigator on an NIH-funded study to assess health disparities among gender minority youth. Her published research is routinely cited\, including by major news sources\, such as The New York Times\, Washington Post\, CNN\, and NPR. She holds a Ph.D. in Public Policy and Public Administration from The George Washington University. \n \nAmanda Goad – Audrey Irmas Director of the LGBTQ\, Gender & Reproductive Justice Project\, ACLU Southern California  \nAmanda is the Audrey Irmas Director of the LGBTQ\, Gender & Reproductive Justice Project at the ACLU of Southern California\, fighting for the rights and civil liberties of LGBTQ people through litigation\, policy advocacy\, technical assistance\, coalition-building\, and community engagement. Amanda was previously a staff attorney in the LGBT & HIV Project of the National ACLU\, working on projects to advance transgender workers’ rights\, safety and dignity for incarcerated people\, the rights of LGBTQ students\, and marriage equality for same-sex couples. Amanda also previously served as Director of Litigation at Inner City Law Center in Los Angeles\, as Senior Counsel in the New York City Law Department\, and as Legal Coordinator for a group providing pro bono name change assistance to transgender New Yorkers. In 2015\, Amanda was named one of the 40 Best LGBT Lawyers under the age of 40 by the National LGBT Bar Association. Amanda is an alum of Harvard Law School and Rice University\, a former co-chair of the Board of Directors of Genders & Sexualities Alliance Network\, and a former fifth grade teacher. \n  \n \nShane Diamond – Director of Communications & Advocacy\, GLAAD \nShane Diamond (he/him) serves as Director of Communications & Advocacy at GLAAD\, where he leads GLAAD’s transgender advocacy and narrative strategy work\, as well as creator relationship and athlete engagement. He plays a central role in shaping GLAAD’s storytelling strategies—most notably coordinating the partnership with Ground Media on the landmark Here We Are campaign\, recently honored by the Anthem Awards\, to uplift transgender stories and storytellers. Previously\, Shane served as the principal for Very Good Consulting\, specializing in gender equity training and communications consulting for nonprofits\, corporations\, athletic programs\, and more. He also produced the impact campaign for the Hulu Original and GLAAD Media Award-winning documentary\, CHANGING THE GAME\, about three transgender high school athletes as they fight to participate in their respective sports. Shane\, his spouse\, and their dog\, Harvey Chocolate Milk\, live in Brooklyn\, NY. \n \nBamby Salcedo – President & CEO\, TransLatina Coalition  \nBamby is a national and international transgender Latina Woman who received her Master’s Degree in Latina Studies from California State California Los Angeles. Bamby is the President and CEO of the TransLatina Coalition\, a national organization that focuses on addressing the issues of transgender Latinas in the US. Bamby developed the Center for Violence Prevention and Transgender Wellness\, a multipurpose\, multi-service space for Trans people in Los Angeles. \n  \nSpecial thanks to Eve Reynolds\, AIA\, Principal Architect at Arcolution LLC\,  for organizing this important and timely event. \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/equitable-restroom-accommodation-for-trans-gnc-people/ LOCATION:Virtual on Zoom CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Community,Lunch and Learn,Panel,Presentation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.aialosangeles.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Equitable-Restroom-Feature-Image-976x706px.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250922T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250922T140000 DTSTAMP:20260502T062522 CREATED:20250304T175554Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250909T170456Z UID:115324-1758546000-1758549600@www.aialosangeles.org 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 22 (1pm – 2pm) = 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\, September 22\, 2025\nTime: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM PST\nLocation: Virtual (Zoom link provided upon registration)\nRSVP: [REGISTER HERE]\n\nDon’t Miss This Opportunity! \nYour voice matters. Let’s work together to create a better built environment for all Angelenos. RSVP today and be a part of the conversation! \nCan’t make this one? Mark your calendars for future AIA LA GO! Roundtable Discussions w/ Osama Younan\, P.E.\, LEED AP: \n\nMonday\, June 16\, 2025 (12:00 PM – 1:00 PM PST) – [RSVP HERE]\nMonday\, September 22\, 2025 (1:00 PM – 2:00 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-sept-15-2025/ LOCATION:Virtual on Zoom CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Committees,Networking,Presentation,Roundtable ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.aialosangeles.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Roundtable_turquoise-591x591-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250918T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250918T093000 DTSTAMP:20260502T062522 CREATED:20250702T125247Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250805T235314Z UID:119606-1758182400-1758187800@www.aialosangeles.org SUMMARY:AIA|LA City Leaders Breakfast Reception w/ Laura Rubio-Cornejo - General Manager\, LADOT DESCRIPTION:AIA|LA City Leaders Breakfast Reception w/ Laura Rubio-Cornejo – General Manager\, LADOT\n2025 City Leaders Breakfast Series Presented By:  \nThe 2025 AIA|LA City Leaders Breakfast Series allows architects & designers\, and other community stakeholders to meet directly with key individuals transforming Los Angeles in a roundtable setting to discuss innovative ideas to ensure a healthy\, sustainable\, and economically competitive future. \n  \n  \n \nLaura Rubio-Cornejo – General Manager\, LADOT\nLaura Rubio-Cornejo joined the City of Los Angeles in 2023 as General Manager of the Department of Transportation\, bringing with her extensive experience in municipal\, regional and state government. As the General Manager\, Laura leads a multi-disciplinary department responsible for advancing the safe and efficient multi-modal movement of people and goods within the City. \nPrior to joining the City of Los Angeles\, Laura served as the Director of Transportation for the City of Pasadena and as Deputy Executive Officer of Countywide Planning with the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro). \nLaura received a master’s degree in Urban and Regional Planning from the University of California\, Los Angeles\, and a bachelor’s degree from Wellesley College. During her downtime\, you can find Laura lost in a good book\, shuttling her kiddos from one event to another or enjoying a nice dinner with her husband and friends. \nThis Reception is Hosted By: \n \nThe 2025 AIA|LA City Leaders Breakfast Series: (CONFIRMED TO DATE) \n\n\n\nLori R. Gay – President & CEO\, Neighborhood Housing Services of Los Angeles County = Friday\, May 9 (8am)\nLaura Friedman – U.S. Congressional Representative\, 30th District  = Friday\, August 8 (8am)\nLourdes Castro Ramírez – President & CEO\, Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles (HACLA) = Thursday\, August 21 (8am)\nLeigh Sata\, Ed.D\, AIA – Vice Chancellor & Chief Facilities Executive\, LACCD = Friday\, August 22 (8am)\nAdrin Nazarian – Councilmember\, District #2\, City of Los Angeles = Thursday\, August 28 (9am)* *(9am\, not 8am)\nJanisse Quiñones\, P.E. – Chief Executive Officer and Chief Engineer\, LADWP = Friday\, August 29 (8am)\nMichael Baim – VP\, Venue Infrastructure (VNI)\, Energy (NRG)\, and Look & Sign (LNS)\, LA 28 = Thursday\, September 11 (8am)\nLaura Rubio-Cornejo – General Manager\, LADOT = Thursday\, September 18 (8am)\nMark Gonzalez – Assemblymember\, District #54\, California = Friday\, September 19 (8am)\nJohn L. Reamer\, Jr. – Inspector of Public Works & Director\, Bureau of Contract Administration\, City of Los Angeles = Thursday\, October 16 (8am)\nSade Elharaway – Assemblymember\, District #57\, California = Friday\, October 17 (8am)\nYsabel Jurado – Councilmember\, District #14\, City of Los Angeles = Thursday\, October 30 (8am)\n\n\n\n2025 AIA|LA City Leaders Breakfast Series Presented By: \n  URL:https://www.aialosangeles.org/event/aiala-city-leaders-breakfast-reception-w-laura-rubio-cornejo-general-manager-ladot/ LOCATION:GRIMSHAW\, 432 Colyton Street\, Los Angeles\, 90013\, United States CATEGORIES:Advocacy,City Leaders Breakfast,Community,Networking,Professional Development,Reception,Roundtable,Women in Architecture ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.aialosangeles.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/2025-City-Leaders-Breakfast-Series-Calendar-976x706-1-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250916T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250916T140000 DTSTAMP:20260502T062522 CREATED:20250814T172106Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250910T164448Z UID:121531-1758009600-1758031200@www.aialosangeles.org SUMMARY:Circular SoCal: A Catalyst for a Regenerative Future DESCRIPTION:Circular SoCal: A Catalyst for a Regenerative Future\n  \nJoin the City of Santa Monica\, Carbon Leadership Forum – Los Angeles\, and AIA Los Angeles for an expert-level conversation on circularity in the built environment. This is your opportunity to be a catalyst for change\, driving tangible collaboration and innovation across all scales. \nWhen: Tuesday\, September 16\, 2025 | 8 AM – 2 PM \nWhere: Annenberg Community Beach House – Sand & Sea Room \nCost: FREE with advance RSVP \n  \nWhy You Can’t Miss This Event:\n  \n\nBecome Part of the Solution: Dive deep into the principles of the circular economy with top architects\, designers\, policymakers\, and sustainability leaders. This isn’t just a discussion—it’s an opportunity to co-create a more resilient\, regenerative future for our region.\nUnlock Collaboration: We will explore how to build pathways from material innovation to policy transformation\, identifying barriers and collectively unlocking obstacles. You will engage in hands-on\, table-based workshops to develop short-\, medium-\, and long-term goals.\nHear from the Experts: The day will feature a welcome from the Mayor of Santa Monica and three expert panels covering the material\, building\, and municipal scales. You’ll gain crucial insights into innovative building codes\, product-as-a-service models\, and strategies for deconstruction ordinances.\nConnect with Leaders: Network with a diverse and influential group of attendees\, including architects\, urban planners\, policymakers\, developers\, and sustainability professionals\, all committed to advancing the circular economy.\n\nThis will be a zero-waste event\, reflecting our commitment to the very principles we will discuss. \n  \nAgenda Overview:\n  \n\n8:00 AM – 8:30 AM: Breakfast & Networking\n8:30 AM – 9:00 AM: Opening Remarks & Welcome\n9:00 AM – 12:00 PM: Expert Panels on Material\, Building\, and Municipal Scale Innovations\n12:00 PM – 1:00 PM: Collaborative Workshop Ideation\n1:00 PM – 2:00 PM: Lunch & Networking\, with Closing Remarks\n\nDon’t miss this chance to be at the forefront of a transformative movement. Secure your free spot today and help us build a circular\, resilient\, and regenerative Los Angeles. \n  \nFEATURED SPEAKERS:\nOliver Chi – City Manager\, City of Santa Monica \nHon. Lana Negrete – Mayor\, City of Santa Monica \n  \nMaterial Scale Panel: Innovations in Manufacturing and Materials:\nJeff Perry – Founder\, Angel City Lumber\nOlivier Da Costa – Brique Recyc\nRichard Ludt – Director of Environmental Affairs\, IRS Demolition\nStephen Pallrand – Founding Designer\, CarbonShack\nMorgan Sykes Jaybush – Creative Director\, Omgivning \nModerated by:  Sophie Pennetier – Founder\, Digne & Adjunct Faculty\, SCI-Arc \n  \nBuilding Scale Panel: Innovations in Means and Methods:\nKathleen Hetrick\,  LEED AP BD+C – Associate Principal\, Buro Happold\nElizabeth Mahlow – Principal\, Nous Engineering\nDenise Braun – Founder\, All About Waste\nCelia Hoag – Regional Sustainability Leader\, DPR Construction\nSteve Clem – Senior VP of Project Planning & Sustainability\, Skanska \nModerated by:  Rachelle Habchi\, MS\, PE – Low Carbon Product Lead\, Carbon Leadership Forum \n  \nMunicipal Scale Panel: Innovations in Codes and Policies:\nRita Kampalath – Chief Sustainability Officer\, County of Los Angeles\nZack Aders\, AIA – Senior Vice President\, NYC Economic Development Corporation\nLorenz Schilling – Commercial Projects Manager\, The Reuse People\nEmily Freeman – Policy Advisor\, Circular Economy\, City of Boulder  \nModerated by: Shannon Parry – Chief Sustainability Officer\, City of Santa Monica \nEVENT PLANNING COMMITTEE: \nHeidi Creighton\, FAIA\, LEED Fellow\, WELL AP\, Fitwel Ambassador – Senior Design Manager\, City of Santa Monica\nAmelia Feichtner – Capital Program Manager\, City of Santa Monica\nAmber Richane – Principal Design & Planning Manager\, City of Santa Monica\nShannon Parry – Chief Sustainability Officer\, City of Santa Monica\nClove Galilee – Office of Sustainability & the Environment\, Public Works Department\, City of Santa Monica\nWill Wright\, Hon. AIA|LA – Director\, Government & Public Affairs\, AIA Los Angeles\nMaya White-Turre AIA – Senior Associate\, GRUEN ASSOCIATES\nSophie Pennetier – Founder\, Digne & Adjunct Faculty\, SCI-Arc\nRachelle Habchi\, MS\, PE – Low Carbon Product Lead\, Carbon Leadership Forum\nSoham Patel\, LEED AP BD+C – Sustainability Analyst\, BEYOND\nLuke Lombardi – Senior Engineer – Building Performance\, Buro Happold\nKathleen Hetrick\, LEED AP BD+C – Associate Principal | Sustainability Integration Leader\, Buro Happold \n\nPanel Topics:\n  \nDig into the topics at each scale\, identify the barriers\, and how we can collectively unlock these obstacles. Point to specific case studies to highlight the work that is already done / underway.\n\n\nAligned subject areas\, but not the primary focus: adaptive reuse\, resiliency\, and embodied carbon.\n\n\n·      Material scale – implementation strategies that require cooperation around storage and accessible inventory\, innovative building materials and methods\, product-as-a-service models\, and getting innovative products authorized for use\n·      Building scale – union / non-union conversation\, rethinking aesthetics\, material database\, building systems\, and approaches\n·      Municipal scale – deconstruction ordinances\, innovative building codes\, different methods of procurement\, 3rd party testing\, what support is needed from the state level\, what advocacy is needed to move innovative policies forward\n\n  \n  \n  \nCOMMUNITY PARTNERS:\n \n \n  URL:https://www.aialosangeles.org/event/circular-socal-a-catalyst-for-a-regenerative-future/ LOCATION:Annenberg Community Beach House\, 415 Pacific Coast Hwy\, Santa Monica\, 90402\, United States CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Community,Conference,Emerging Professionals,Networking,Partner Program,Presentation,Professional Development,Programs + Conferences,Roundtable,Sustainability + Environment ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.aialosangeles.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Annenberg-Community-Beach-House-Main-Building-twilight.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR