SPRING ARCH TOUR FEST: Grafton House
2025-05-17 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Grafton House, 1823 Grafton Street, Los Angeles, CA, 90026
Photo Credit: Caitlin Atkinson
Spring ARCH TOUR FEST: Grafton House
Information regarding the tour will be emailed directly to registrants 24 hours before the event.
Built on a hillock in Echo Park with spectacular views of downtown L.A., the AIA Residential Award-winning Grafton House combines the urban living of owner/architect Fredrik Nilsson’s native Stockholm with the vibe of a Southern California treehouse. The single family dwelling – built on a half-lot with an eye to sustainability and small carbon footprint – consists of two cedar-clad volumes stacked upon each other and slid apart to create a large overhang and protected entry as well as a flipped traditional floor plan with bedrooms on the ground floor and living room, kitchen and dining on the second floor. This is Scandinavia meets East LA in a wooden treehouse.
Tour Led by:
Fredrik Nilsson, AIA – Founding Principal, Studio Nilsson
Raised in Stockholm, Sweden, Fredrik Nilsson attended Sci Arc and has worked on numerous award-winning projects in Los Angeles and internationally, from civic to office to mixed-use residential. In his own practice, Nilsson strives to intersect the craft of Scandinavian design and architecture with the warmth of Southern California, the complex metropolis of Los Angeles and other global influences.

Architect: Studio Nilsson

Building Credits:
General Contractor – Casa Vieja
Structural Engineer – Louis Vasquez
Landscape Architect – Terremoto
Interior Designer – Studio Nilsson

Learning Objectives:

(elective CES credit): Participants will explore design strategies for small urban lots, emphasizing efficient space planning to maximize property use while ensuring privacy and noise mitigation. The session will examine the benefits of an “upside-down” two-story residential floor plan—placing living spaces on upper levels and private areas below—to optimize views and enhance privacy in dense urban environments. Attendees will analyze this case study and best practices to integrate these concepts into sustainable and context-sensitive residential designs.
(elective CES credit): Participants will explore best practices in cedar wood cladding detailing to enhance the natural warmth and beauty of the material while ensuring long-term durability. The session will cover strategies for preserving cedar using water-based protective treatments, as well as key detailing techniques to manage moisture, prevent deterioration, and maximize the lifespan of the cladding. Attendees will gain an understanding of sustainable maintenance approaches and design solutions that balance aesthetics, performance, and environmental responsibility.
(elective CES credit): Participants will examine strategies for siting buildings to optimize daylighting, enhancing energy efficiency and occupant comfort. The session will explore methods for harvesting natural light, including orienting bedrooms to capture morning sun and positioning living areas to benefit from afternoon light while mitigating glare and heat gain. Attendees will also learn design techniques for protecting interiors from harsh summer sun through shading devices, overhangs, and material selections that balance daylight access with thermal comfort and sustainability.
(elective CES credit): Participants will explore principles of drought-tolerant site planning and landscaping to enhance sustainability, reduce water consumption, and improve site resilience. The session will cover strategies such as xeriscaping, native and adaptive plant selection, efficient irrigation techniques, and soil management practices that support long-term ecological health. Attendees will also examine the impact of impervious paving on stormwater management and learn design solutions, such as permeable materials and strategic grading, to reduce runoff, promote groundwater recharge, and support sustainable site development.

Parking information
Street parking available.

SPRING ARCH TOUR FEST: Ridgeline Residence - Malibu Lake California
2025-05-18 12:00 - 13:00 | Ridgeline Residence, 29078 Crest Drive, Agoura Hills, CA, 91301
Photo Credit: Joshue White
Spring ARCH TOUR FEST: Ridgeline Residence – Malibu Lake California
This project is the result of the 2018 Woosley Fires which destroyed the original home on this property. The rebuild effort included a huge amount of client participation and involved various levels of fire preventative approaches, some incorporated into the design and others although highly desired, were unfortunately budgeted out as the project developed. The process the project took, and the resulting design are of particular importance in relation to the recent 2025 fires and how people should consider rebuilding in fire risk areas.
Tour Led by:

Christopher Mercier, AIA, President & Founder (fer) studio
Christopher L. Mercier, AIA founded (fer) studio – form, environment, research in early 2002. Its purpose was to become an interdisciplinary Contemporary Architecture & Urban Design studio for the practice, exploration, research and implementation of Architecture. Its driving aim was an inquiry and investigation into understanding the value, purpose and intention of Architecture, through a collaborative team focused studio. Today (fer) studio or (fer), is a thriving architecture practice with over 20 years of experience offering some of the world’s most unique and specialized live, work and play environments. Environments based on their unique ‘trans-relational’ approach to design. One which focuses on forming highly impactful relational conditions that inhabitants experience as stimulus / inspiration towards them taking positive action in their lives. (fer) studio – creative trans-relational environments for building your ambitious lives.
Gary Scott – Home Owner

Architect: (fer) studio

Building Credits:
General Contractor: Buildwell Construction – Troy Franckowiak
Landscape Architect: [Place] – Victoria Pakshong
Interior Designer: Sophie Goineau

Learning Units
This project I feel could have HSW credits as we implemented various Fire resistive approaches to the project that could be shown in the home. Additionally, we would have a set of the construction drawings and Project Manual available at the house for review and discussion purposes to show how the detailing and design for these various measures occurred in the drawings and then how it was implemented in the home.

Parking Information
Please park at the bottom of the hill. Signs will be posted. AIA|LA will shuttle registrants via golf cart who feel they cannot make the walk up the hill to the residence.

Urban Design Review Session 05.20.25
2025-05-20 10:00 - 12:00 | Virtual on Zoom
The 2025 AIA|LA and LACP Urban Design Review Sessions
Architects & designers passionate about improving the design quality of newly proposed projects throughout the City of Los Angeles are encouraged to participate in the AIA|LA & Los Angeles City Planning (LACP) Professional Volunteer Program (PVP).
WHAT:
We will be coordinating the following urban design review sessions, which will serve as opportunities for leading design talent to help the Los Angles City Planning’s Urban Design Studio critically review upcoming projects throughout our City.
WHERE:
All of the sessions are held virtually on zoom. You must register to get access.
WHEN:
The first, second, and third Tuesday of each month starting at 10am – 12pm. Full List of Dates
WHY:
The review sessions will will enable a rotating pool of architects and designers the opportunity to provide insightful and critical design feedback on pending projects that will be reviewed by the Planning Commission. As a volunteer, you will help educate planning staff on urban design issues and complex urban typologies and you will have the chance to provide project specific urban design advice for planning staff’s consideration.
HOW:
We’re involving a rotating pool of architect volunteers to attend these sessions. Join us by registering for two or three sessions here.
TO PREPARE: The Resources Section my be helpful to review in advance to become more familiar with the Urban Design Studio’s three design approaches.

Citywide Design Guidelines
Above-Grade Parking Advisory

DISCLAIMER:
PVP discussions provide an opportunity for an open discussion with the notion that the information is to remain confidential and not shared in any other public or private forums. Anonymity shall be maintained by all PVP participants at all times.
Questions? Please contact Will Wright for more information.
REGISTER HERE

Pacific Landing: Designing & Financing Climate-Forward Affordable Housing in Los Angeles
2025-05-21 09:00 - 11:00 | Virtual on Zoom
AIA Los Angeles Presents….
PENCILING OUT // Pacific Landing: Designing & Financing Climate-Forward Affordable Housing in Los Angeles
Join AIA Los Angeles for a vital discussion on the future of affordable housing in our city! As part of the “Penciling Out” series, a collaborative program with BSA/AIA and AIANY, this online event dives deep into the complex yet crucial intersection of sustainable design and financial feasibility. We’ll explore innovative strategies, local case studies, and best practices for navigating the intricacies of green financing to create climate-forward, affordable housing solutions that Los Angeles desperately needs.
This session offers a unique opportunity to gain invaluable insights into the award-winning Pacific Landing project in Santa Monica. This groundbreaking development serves as a model for integrating cutting-edge design with a commitment to social equity.
Learn more about Penciling Out.

Penciling Out: Financing Solutions for Affordable & Climate Forward Housing is a partnership between three components of the American Institute of Architects (AIA): the Boston Society for Architecture (BSA/AIA), AIA New York (AIANY), and AIA Los Angeles (AIA|LA).

Sponsored by The American Institute of Architects (AIA) and Sustainable Investment Group (SIG).

FEATURED SPEAKERS: (9:00am – 11:00am PST)

Tara Barauskas, LEED AP – Executive Director, Community Corporation of Santa Monica
Patrick Tighe, FAIA, FAAR – Principal & Founder, Patrick Tighe Architecture
Walker Wells, AICP, LEED AP – Principal, Raimi + Associates
David Sonke – Chief Operating Officer, Bottom Line Utility Solutions, Inc

Moderated by:

Will Wright, Hon. AIA|LA – Director of Government & Public Affairs, AIA Los Angeles

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A Case Study in Excellence: Pacific Landing
Discover how Community Corp of Santa Monica, a leading non-profit developer, transformed a former gas station site into Pacific Landing, a 4-story, 42,000-square-foot mixed-use building providing 37 residences for families, including those with disabilities and limited incomes.
Design Innovation: Explore the building’s iconic home imagery reimagined with a contemporary composition, broken down massing with green space-filled voids, and a resident-focused central courtyard.
Sustainability at its Core: Learn how Pacific Landing achieved LEED Platinum designation and Net Zero energy status through the integration of both passive and active sustainable strategies.
Community Integration: Understand how the project provides essential social services, a café, and amenities at the ground level, fostering a supportive community environment.
Why Architects Should Attend:
This event is essential for architects committed to designing a more equitable and sustainable future for Los Angeles. You’ll gain actionable knowledge and inspiration to:
Master Green Financing: Learn to navigate the complexities of securing funding for climate-resilient, energy-efficient affordable housing.
Decarbonize with Impact: Explore practical approaches to decarbonization that enhance both the financial viability and environmental performance of projects.
Advocate for Change: Develop the ability to champion and implement green design and financing strategies that prioritize both financial success and environmental responsibility.
Address the Housing Crisis: Contribute to solutions for Los Angeles’s urgent need for high-quality, affordable housing.
Network with Leaders: Connect with leading professionals and gain insights from experts shaping the future of housing.
AIA CES: Approved for 2.0 LU|HSW

Learning Objectives:
Participants will be able to:

Evaluate best practices in integrating sustainable design, decarbonization strategies, and funding mechanisms into affordable housing development.
Analyze the current landscape of green financing and apply it to affordable housing projects in California.
Breakdown strategies for balancing regulatory requirements, climate goals, and cost constraints.
Explore the building’s iconic home imagery reimagined with a contemporary composition, broken down massing with green space-filled voids, and a resident-focused central courtyard.
Review how Pacific Landing achieved LEED Platinum designation and Net Zero energy status through the integration of both passive and active sustainable strategies.
Understand how the project provides essential social services, a café, and amenities at the ground level, fostering a supportive community environment.

(*Virtual on Zoom. Register below to receive the access link)
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FEATURED SPEAKERS:

Tara Barauskas, LEED AP – Executive Director, Community Corporation of Santa Monica
Tara Barauskas joined us as Executive Director in 2016. She oversees the functional areas of the organization, including management of 1,800 units of affordable housing; housing development; resident services; maintenance; and administration of 80 team members.
Ms. Barauskas has more than 20 years of experience in affordable housing development, having worked at both for-profit and non-profit affordable housing development organizations prior to joining Community Corporation. Her past experience includes overseeing and managing the development process of dozens of projects throughout California.
Ms. Barauskas holds a Bachelors’ Degree in English from California State University, Long Beach, and a LEED AP Accreditation from the US Green Building Council. She currently serves as Chair of the Board of Directors for the Southern California Association of Non-profit Housing (SCANPH), a nonprofit membership organization that advocates for effective affordable housing policy throughout Southern California. In addition, she serves on the Board of the Santa Monica Bay Area Human Relations Council and the Board of Downtown Santa Monica, Inc.

Patrick Tighe, FAIA, FAAR – Principal & Founder, Patrick Tighe Architecture
Patrick Tighe, FAIA, FAAR, is one of Los Angeles’ preeminent architects / interior designers.
The highly acclaimed namesake firm, Patrick Tighe Architecture, is committed to creating an authentic, contemporary Architecture informed by technology, sustainability, and building innovation. Since its inception, the firm has produced a strong and diverse body of projects that includes city-developed affordable housing, commercial, mixed-use projects, public work, parks, residences, and award-winning interiors.
The firm’s work has received over 100 design awards, including ten National AIA Honor Awards, American Architecture Awards, a Progressive Architecture Award, Los Angeles Architecture Awards, Architizer Awards, Best of Year Awards as well as local AIA Honors. In 2011, Patrick Tighe was elevated into the College of Fellows of the American Institute of Architects, the highest honor bestowed by the AIA. Patrick Tighe was awarded the prestigious Rome Prize in Architecture. Tighe is a Fellow of the American Academy and The MacDowell Colony.
Patrick Tighe received a Master of Architecture from the University of California, Los Angeles. Prior to establishing Tighe Architecture, Tighe worked in the offices of Frank Gehry and was an associate at Thom Mayne’s Morphosis for 8 years. Tighe is a professor at the University of Southern California.
The work of Patrick Tighe Architecture has been published extensively, appearing in Architectural Record, Architectural Digest, Global Architecture, The LA Times Magazine, Interior Design, LA Architect, Wallpaper, Metropolis, the New York Times, and Newsweek. The firm’s work has also been included in numerous architectural anthologies, including The Power of Pro Bono and the latest edition of The Phaidon Atlas of Contemporary World Architecture.
Tighe lectures on his work and has been exhibited internationally. The work of Patrick Tighe Architecture has been shown at the Venice Biennale and was included in the MOCA exhibit, A New Sculpturalism, Contemporary Architecture from Southern California. A monograph of the firm entitled “Building Dichotomy” was released in 2016. The firm is considered a leader in housing and sustainability and has received the industry’s highest honor, including the HUD Secretary’s award. Patrick Tighe was named one of the top 50 innovators of the 21st Century and inducted into the Interior Design Hall of Fame. Tighe Architecture was listed as one of the top 50 design firms in the US by Architect Magazine.

Walker Wells, AICP, LEED AP – Principal, Raimi + Associates
Walker is an industry-leading expert in sustainability, green building, and renewable energy. He has experience working with local governments,
affordable housing developers, and school districts across the country to further sustainable development practices via technical assistance, charrettes and workshops, and developing public policy. He is also a lecturer in green urbanism and green development at the Claremont Colleges and the UCLA Urban Planning Program.
Walker holds Bachelor’s degrees in Sociology and Environmental Studies from the University of California Santa Barbara, and a Master’s of City and Regional Planning from California Polytechnic University San Luis Obispo. He also studied at Lund University and the Lund Polytechnic Institute School of Architecture in Sweden.

David Sonke – Chief Operating Officer, Bottom Line Utility Solutions, Inc
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CLICK HERE TO WATCH the May 7th presentation “Navigating the Boston/Massachusetts Climate & Affordable Housing Context” hosted by the
Boston Society For Architecture.
CLICK HERE TO WATCH the May 14th presentation hosted by AIA New York City.

Practical Research: Applying Findings on the Role of Visibility in Healthcare Design
2025-05-21 17:30 - 19:30 | Miller Knoll Showroom, 3641 Holdrege Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, 90016
The continuous improvement of the built environment through ongoing research and its application is an essential component of good healthcare facility design. While many accept this as truth, there is little understanding as to how academic research is conducted or, perhaps even more importantly, how to appropriately apply the findings once it’s concluded.
In this research focused presentation, we will introduce the theory and technique of space syntax and observation to explore and measure visibility – and the pivotal role that visibility (visual connectivity) has on essential staff communications and better patient outcomes. From there, we will continue the discussion to provide examples of how designers and planners can put generic concepts and in-depth research findings into practice to enhance healthcare delivery, staff efficiency, and user satisfaction.

SPEAKER

Arsalan Gharaveis, AIA, Ph.D., NCARB, IIA, EDAC, LEED GA – Senior Medical Planner, Taylor Design
Arsalan is an architect, healthcare planner/designer, educator, and researcher with over 18 years developing healthcare design solutions that are rooted in evidence-based design. As a senior medical planner, he enjoys working with clients to create and implement plans that respond to healthcare facilities’ operational needs, resulting in better patient outcomes. His academic research has been presented at numerous conferences around the globe and published in multiple peer-reviewed journals.

SPEAKER

Jamison Delfino, NCIDQ, CHID – Principal & Project Director, Taylor Design
As Principal and Project Director, Jamison has over 14 years of experience as a design professional focused on the health and science sectors.  Creatively approaching each project with an enhanced sensitivity for patients, staff, and caregivers, she is highly adept at leading diverse project teams while ensuring the design exceeds the client’s expectations.

AIA CES: Approved for 1.5 LU|HSW
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
1. Learn how visualization and communication in healthcare facilities can be explored in academic research.
2. Learn how visual and communication analysis can enhance the effectiveness of facility design in a design firm.
3. Learn how to apply an evidence-based design process in real life projects
4. Learn how space syntax and observation can be used to analyze opportunities for staff to visualize patients and other staff.

PARKING
Free parking lot + street parking is available.

*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.*

Maximizing Tax Credits & Incentives for Architectural, Engineering, and Design-Build Firms
2025-05-22 11:00 - 12:00 | Virtual on Zoom
Please note: This is an External Event being hosted by MGO. We are sharing this with our community as this will be helpful to all of you.
Event Details
Agenda:

Understand the Basics: Provide an overview of the various tax credits and incentives available to architectural, engineering, and design-build firms.
Identify Qualifying Activities: Help firms identify which activities qualify for tax credits, particularly the R&D tax credit, 179D energy efficiency building deduction, 45L, and other hiring credits such as Empowerment Zone and Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC).
Application Process: Guide firms through the process of applying for these tax credits.
Maximize Benefits: Offer strategies to maximize the financial benefits from these tax credits.

Please click here to register.
Thank you!

Playable Architecture: Bring Your Model to Life
2025-05-22 18:00 - 19:30 | Center for Communities, 4450 West Adams, Los Angeles, CA, 90016
This presentation explores how Unreal Engine is reshaping architectural workflows. “Playable Architecture” demonstrates a real-time, interactive approach that builds on familiar tools like Revit, Rhino, and Blender to create immersive environments clients can explore and understand intuitively. Through practical workflows and case studies, it shows how activating BIM data in Unreal Engine enhances collaboration, enables real-time feedback, and unlocks new levels of engagement in the design process.

SPEAKER

Shervin Peyghambari – Digital Experience Designer, CO Architects
Shervin Peyghambari is a Digital Experience Designer at CO Architects with over 13 years in the architecture industry, including nearly a decade focused on technology-driven solutions. His work centers on enhancing client engagement through immersive, real-time experiences while bridging design, technical, and project teams. He develops and implements workflows that make complex technologies more accessible, streamlining collaboration and improving communication across every stage of the design process.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES
AIA CES: Approved for 1.5 LU
1.Extract and visualize embedded metadata from Revit models
2.Explore BIM workflows that connect with real-time game engines
3.Strengthen collaboration between design, visualization, and technology teams
4.Use interactive models to support client engagement and design decision-making

PARKING
Street Parking is available.

*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.*

Wildfire Prepared Home Program: Improving Property Survivability and Insurability
2025-05-28 12:00 - 13:30 | Virtual on Zoom
AIA in California Presents….
Wildfire Prepared Home Program: Improving Property Survivability and Insurability
The AIA in CALIFORNIA is responding to the recent Southern California fires with a unified plan for response, recovery, and rebuilding for communities that were devastated by the disaster. This series of sessions will help the architectural profession understand the rapidly changing landscape, the local issues facing communities, and strategies for resilient design and disaster response; the AIA in California is connecting policy makers, government officials, and practitioners, uniting architects in building a more just, equitable, and resilient future.
IBHS is a non-profit research organization that has spent years researching material and component vulnerabilities, wind-driven ember ignitions, and wind-driven building-to-building fire spread. Insights from these experiments have informed the Wildfire Prepared Home Program – a designation certification program that outlines a system of actions homeowners can take at the parcel level to address a property’s roof, building features, and defensible space to meaningfully reduce its risk of wildfire ignition.
This session will walk attendees through the science conducted at IBHS’ Research Center in South Carolina, along with post-disaster field investigations, that have collectively identified the most vulnerable areas around the home that must be addressed. IBHS will discuss the two Wildfire Prepared Home designation level requirements and how each addresses ignitions from embers, radiant heat, and direct flame contact. IBHS is actively engaged in improving community-scale wildfire resilience through its recently launched Wildfire Prepared Neighborhood standard. This neighborhood-level operational framework includes the science-backed requirements of its Home-level program and incorporates additional requirements to address structure density, the presence of connective fuels, and building materials – the three pillars of wildfire conflagration.
(*Virtual on Zoom. Register below to receive the access link)
FEATURED SPEAKERS: (12:00pm – 1:30pm)

Dr. Anne Cope – Chief Engineer, IBHS
Roy Wright – President and CEO, IBHS

Moderated by:

William (Bill) Melby, FAIA – former principal, Ordiz Melby Architects & past Chair, AIA California Disaster Assistance Network

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CLICK HERE for more info from AIA California.
FEATURED SPEAKERS:

Dr. Anne Cope – Chief Engineer, IBHS
Dr. Anne Cope joined IBHS in 2009 just a few months before the groundbreaking for the construction of the IBHS Research Center in Richburg, South Carolina. As the Chief Engineer, she leads the development of research programs to improve the performance of structures in hurricanes, wildfires, severe thunderstorms, and hailstorms, as well as the team of engineers, scientists, and skilled craftsmen who conduct research on full-scale homes and commercial buildings. She is responsible for the team’s implementation of research findings into building codes and standards.
Prior to joining IBHS, Dr. Cope was a project manager and structural engineer with Reynolds, Smith & Hills, Inc., designing projects for NASA, the Department of Defense, and commercial launch operations. Dr. Cope’s research encompasses topics ranging from the full-scale simulation of wind effects on buildings to detailed studies of the vulnerabilities of buildings to natural hazards and the development of damage prediction models. She is also a proud veteran of the United States Army. She earned her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in civil engineering from Clemson University and her doctorate from the University of Florida. She is a registered professional engineer in Florida and South Carolina.

Roy Wright – President and CEO, IBHS
Convinced the continuing cycle of human suffering that strikes families and communities following severe weather can be broken, Roy Wright leads a team of scientists and risk communicators who deliver strategies for safer and stronger homes and businesses.
For two decades, Roy has served in roles that put him on the ground in the immediate aftermath of weather-driven and climate-related disasters, walking through damaged homes with survivors and leading the charge for survivable homes and businesses, stronger construction, more effective resilience efforts, and better building codes.
A property insurance and disaster resiliency expert and a former Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) official, Roy joined the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS) in 2018.
IBHS delivers top-tier science and translates it into action to prevent avoidable suffering, strengthen our homes and businesses, inform the insurance industry, and support thriving communities. Roy’s team uses a unique, state-of-the-art research facility to conduct realistic re-creations of severe weather hazards on full-scale structures.
Prior to IBHS, Roy served at FEMA as the chief executive of the National Flood Insurance Program, led the agency’s Federal Insurance and Mitigation Administration, and directed resilience programs addressing earthquake, fire, flood, and wind risks.
A native of California, Roy earned a bachelor’s degree in political science from Azusa Pacific University and a Master of Public Administration from The George Washington University.
Follow Roy on LinkedIn and Twitter for his insights on disaster safety, building resilience, and leadership.
Moderated by:

William (Bill) Melby, FAIA – former principal, Ordiz Melby Architects & past Chair, AIA California Disaster Assistance Network
William (Bill) Melby, FAIA has been the principal-in-charge of over 300 diverse educational and institutional projects, including four comprehensive high schools, and several other award winning projects.
For over four decades Bill has been a tireless advocate for his clients, the architectural profession, and the often overlooked Central Valley of California. He has been an active mentor and has worked to educate the entire architectural community through his efforts with the AIA California. He regularly participates in mentoring opportunities with local elementary, high school, and college students. a well as coordinating with high school and community college instructors.
As a volunteer, Bill has deployed to disasters like the Northridge Earthquake and Hurricane Katrina in New Orleans. He is a past Chair of the AIA California Disaster Assistance Network, AIA CA representative to the national AIA State Disaster Coordinators network. and was a member of the AIA National Disaster Assistance Committee from 2021 to 2023. Bill was a founding Co-chair of the AIA CA Resilient Design Committee. He has also been active with the Golden Empire Gleaners food bank for over thirty years.
RESOURCE LINKS:
AIACA Hardening for Wildfire Resilience
AIA California published an article discussing the impacts of wildfires in California and the importance of hardening both the site and structure to limit destruction. The piece emphasizes that wildfires create significant financial burdens and highlights strategies to enhance resilience.
https://aiacalifornia.org/news/hardening-for-wildfire-resilience/
Continuing Education: Wildfire-Adapted Design
An article in Architectural Record discusses the importance of hardening homes against fire in tandem with other measures, most critically, defensible space. It emphasizes that while hardening homes is essential, it must be complemented by other strategies to effectively mitigate wildfire risks.
https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/14853-continuing-education-wildfire-adapted-design#continuing-education
Sustainable Defensible Space
Created by the Resource Conservation District of the Santa Monica Mountains, along with a diverse steering committee of experts, this project focuses on offering solutions to improve resilience and resource conservation values, and resistance of structures to wildfire loss for developed properties in the SMMNRA by improving management by homeowners of their defensible space zone. The site has an additional “Resources” tab for more detailed information and links to associated agencies.
www.defensiblespace.org
Rockwool/RDH Technical Bulletin: https://www.rockwool.com/syssiteassets/o2-rockwool/documentation/technical-bulletins/residential/rockwool—building-with-stone-wool-in-wildfire-prone-areas.pdf?f=20250311140839
SFPE WUI Handbook: https://www.sfpe.org/wuihandbook/home
NFPA Wildfire Resources: https://www.nfpa.org/education-and-research/wildfire
2022 CBC – Chapter 7A – https://up.codes/viewer/california/ca-building-code-2022/chapter/7A/sfm-materials-and-construction-methods-for-exterior-wildfire-exposure#7A
Calfire WUI Listed Products – https://osfm.fire.ca.gov/what-we-do/fire-engineering-and-investigations/building-materials-listing
IBHS Wildfire Research – https://ibhs.org/risk-research/wildfire/

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AIA|LA: Architecting the Future: People, Process & Profit
2025-05-29 08:00 - 12:30 | Center for Communities, 4450 West Adams, Los Angeles, CA, 90016
AIA|LA: Architecting the Future: People, Process, & Profit is an incredible series of professional development workshops that will serve as a forum to give architects and designers insight and access to tools and resources. This year’s series will focus on HR & ACCOUNTING. These hands-on development workshops will help attendees organize and operate a successful architectural & design practice.

We will have TWO presentations (50-minute talks + 20-minute interactive Q&As). Please see below for more details on our workshops!

Attendees will receive 4.0 Approved AIA CES Learning Units

HR Boot Camp
The HR Boot Camp is a broad view of the very deep world of human resources and employment law. Focused on both the risks and rewards of having employees, HR Boot Camp gives employers tools to reduce liability and improve outcomes for them and their team.
Speaker

Joe Cangelosi, Affiliate AIA|LA – Founder + Principal, Tee Lex
Joe Cangelosi is an Operations Leader with over two decades of experience servicing clients in creative industries. Starting as a lighting designer, he built and sold two successful companies, eventually moving on to finance and operations management in the agency sector. Fueled by a passion for design and architecture, Joe founded Tee Lex to help creative firms work more efficiently and solve real-life challenges. He lives in Topanga Canyon with his husband and a smooth Fox Terrier named Lexi.

Learning Objectives
1. Recruitment & Retention
2. Payroll & Benefits
3. Compliance & Risk Mitigation
4. Hiring Contractors
5. People Operations vs. HR

Financial Mastery for Architecture Firms: Tech-Forward Strategies to Maximize Enterprise Value
Architects are trained to design with precision, but many are held back by outdated tools, reactive processes, and gut instincts when it comes to managing firm finances. This session is built for firm leaders who want to modernize their financial operations, unlock sustainable profitability, and maximize enterprise value.
Led by SPRCHRGR, a tech-forward team of fractional CFOs and outsourced accounting experts, we’ll explore how architecture firms can level up their financial systems and strategy to achieve best-in-class performance – to increase profits and the firm’s value in the process. From syncing your tech stack to forecasting cash flow with AI-powered tools, you’ll walk away with the playbook to transform your back office while turning your data into a competitive advantage.
Speaker

Mark Wald – Founder & CEO, SPRCHRGR
Half engineer, all business. Mark Wald is an innovative problem solver who values simplicity, efficiency, and collaboration between people and organizations.
Mark is the Founder and CEO of SPRCHRGR, a team of tech-forward accounting + finance engineers who supercharge their clients’ operations and help them make data-driven decisions faster.
Mark grew up in Silicon Valley, studied economics at UCLA, then developed an extensive background in advanced management reporting, financial modeling, data analytics, and computer programming in a variety of accounting, finance, ops, leadership, and software development roles across large enterprises, SMB, and venture-backed startups.
“Your firm’s financial infrastructure should be as dynamic as your client engagements. We architect systems that seamlessly integrate project economics, resource allocation, and technology so you can see several steps ahead.” – Mark Wald

Learning Objectives
By the end of this session, attendees will be able to:
1. Identify and apply modern accounting practices tailored to project-based architecture firms, including real-time dashboards and automated reporting.
2. Diagnose and correct common financial pitfalls, such as inconsistent cash flow, poor data integration, and profitability blind spots.
3. Evaluate and optimize integrated systems to ensure seamless data flow across financial, time-tracking, and proposal tools.
4. Understand when and how to leverage outsourced back-office partners for business process outsourcing, financial planning, compliance, and strategic initiatives.
5. Build a modern financial tech stack that supports scale, reduces manual effort, and improves firm profitability.

PDF Presentation
Financial Mastery for Architecture Firms

Parking
Street parking is available. Please be mindful of the signs.
Thank you to our sponsors Justworks, SPRCHGR and WorkOrb! Your generosity allows AIA|LA to provide these seminars FREE OF CHARGE to our membership!

*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.*

Rebuilding Infrastructure: Long-Term Community Resilience
2025-05-29 12:00 - 13:30 | Virtual on Zoom
AIA in California Presents….
Rebuilding Infrastructure: Long-Term Community Resilience
AIA in California recognizes the immense challenges facing our city and county in the wake of the tragic and devastating wildfires that have stricken the Los Angeles County region. The swift and equitable rebuilding of homes, businesses, and public infrastructure is paramount while simultaneously ensuring the safety, resilience, and long-term sustainability of our communities.
This webinar will explore the critical role of infrastructure and community support systems in fostering long-term resilience following disasters. Moving beyond individual property rebuilding, we will focus on strategies that strengthen communities as a whole. Topics will include sustainable infrastructure solutions such as green infrastructure and microgrids, as well as approaches to bolstering social networks through resilience hubs and neighborhood emergency plans. We’ll also dive into economic recovery, local business support, and environmental restoration, alongside risk mitigation strategies. Finally, the session will address health and well-being initiatives vital for the recovery of affected communities. Join us for a deep dive into building stronger, more resilient communities that can thrive in the face of future challenges.
Objectives:

Discuss the design and implementation of sustainable and resilient infrastructure systems.
Explore methods for enhancing social and community networks to improve disaster preparedness and response.
Analyze strategies and programs for fostering economic recovery and supporting local businesses post-disaster.
Review environmental restoration techniques and risk mitigation strategies to minimize future disaster impacts.
Identify programs and initiatives that support the health and well-being of communities affected by disasters.

(*Virtual on Zoom. Register below to receive the access link)
FEATURED SPEAKERS: (12:00pm – 1:30pm)

Aaron Vaden-Youmans, AIA – North America Sustainability Lead, Grimshaw
Heather Joy Rosenberg – Associate Principal, ARUP
Brittany Moffett – Senior Resilience Engineer, ARUP
Casey Castor, Assoc. AIA – Director of Sustainability, Practice

Moderated by:

Greg Kochanowski, AIA, ASLA – Design Principal, Practice & Founder, The Wild: A Research Lab
Mohamed Sharif, AIA, RIBA – Partner, Sharif, Lynch: Architecture & Director, Undergraduate Program in Architectural Studies and Graduate Program Design Faculty, UCLA Architecture and Urban Design

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FEATURED SPEAKERS:

Aaron Vaden-Youmans, AIA – North America Sustainability Lead, Grimshaw
Aaron Vaden-Youmans is the sustainability manager for North America at Grimshaw Architects.

Heather Joy Rosenberg – Associate Principal, ARUP
Heather Rosenberg leads Arup’s Resilience Planning and Policy in the Americas. She provides real-world, implementable solutions to design, policy, and finance at the nexus of resilience, equity, and decarbonization. An ecologist by training, she has more than 25 years of experience helping organizations make better decisions and build internal capacity to respond to disasters. She works extensively with local governments, utilities, and non-profits to better understand the resilience of urban infrastructure and buildings, and how to leverage investments to support frontline communities. Before joining Arup, Heather was the founder and president of her own successful resilience strategy consulting practice, Fifth Road. She created the Building Resilience Network, a multi-stakeholder initiative designed to help public, private, and non-profit organizations weave physical, social, and economic resilience into core operations. She is a USGBC Ginsberg Fellow, is a former mayoral appointee to the Los Angeles Innovation and Performance Commission, and has served on many boards and committees. A lifelong Angeleno, she has been leading Arup’s long-range wildfire recovery effort in Los Angeles.

Brittany Moffett – Senior Resilience Engineer, ARUP
Brittany is a Senior Resilience Engineer based in Arup’s Los Angeles office. Her expertise lies in analyzing and visualizing complex systems to address underlying vulnerabilities and enhance adaptive capacity. Brittany’s work spans different scales, focusing on crucial questions like how individual buildings can contribute to grid resilience and how existing trusted community resources can be equipped to serve as safe havens during escalating climate hazards. Her resilience hub work includes working with cities and non-profits across Southern California setting out to define their vision and retrofit their existing buildings – including libraries, community halls, office buildings, and non-profit campuses. Brittany holds a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering and a Master’s degree in Building Science from USC’s School of Architecture.

Casey Castor, Assoc. AIA – Director of Sustainability, Practice
Casey Castor is the Director of Sustainability at Practice, where he has spent nearly a decade advancing sustainable design in projects across the greater Los Angeles area. With expertise spanning K-12 schools, civic projects, and affordable housing, he integrates building science analysis into every phase of project development. His academic foundation includes an undergraduate in architectural design and a master’s in building science from USC, which has shaped his metrics-driven approach to sustainable design. Casey’s has also co-founded Mack Research, where their team is developing an innovative vertical wall wind technology for energy generation that is currently in R+D. He also collaborates locally as Vice-Chair of AIA|LA’s Committee on the Environment (COTE), he works to advance sustainable design practices, advocating for policies and strategies that harmonize built and natural systems. Through his leadership, Casey is committed to pushing the industry toward innovative, climate-responsive solutions that support long-term environmental resilience.
Moderated by:

Greg Kochanowski, AIA, ASLA – Design Principal, Practice & Founder, The Wild: A Research Lab
Greg is a licensed architect, landscape designer, and educator in California with over 26 years of experience. His work weaves together architecture, landscape, and urbanism to create sustainable, equitable, and innovative environments that honor and enhance the unique qualities of place. Building on this foundation, Greg’s research emphasizes holistic design processes that foster resilience and harmony between natural systems, culture, infrastructure, and development, addressing the complex challenges posed by climate change.
Greg’s work has been featured in venues such as the Venice and Rotterdam Biennales and has received recognition, including the Architectural League of New York’s Young Architects Forum Award and honors from the AIALA, AIAPF, ASLA, and AIACA. He has presented at ASLA and AIA National Conventions, sharing insights on Southern California’s Wildland-Urban Interface and its recurring fire, flood, and debris flow cycles, exploring broader climate impacts across the Western U.S. and globally.
He is the author of The Wild and the upcoming Wildlands in the Expanded Field: Designing in the Pyrocene (Routledge Press, 2026). In connection with issues of wildfire and climate, Greg’s research also delves into affordable housing strategies aimed at addressing pressing social and environmental challenges. This includes innovative ownership models and housing solutions for vulnerable populations, emphasizing equitable, resilient, and sustainable communities.
As Partner and Director of Design at Practice in Pasadena, CA, and Founder of The Wild: A Research Lab, a nonprofit addressing urban climate issues, he advances design research and advocacy by bridging innovative practice with critical research. He currently serves on the Board of Community Design Group and previously served as Co-President of the Los Angeles Forum for Architecture and Urban Design.

Mohamed Sharif, AIA, RIBA – Partner, Sharif, Lynch: Architecture & Director, Undergraduate Program in Architectural Studies and Graduate Program Design Faculty, UCLA Architecture and Urban Design
Mohamed Sharif is an Associate Adjunct Professor at UCLA’s Department of Architecture and Design, where he teaches graduate and undergraduate courses and directs the undergraduate program. Recently, he worked with Professor Hitoshi Abe on a multi-year design research platform focused on resilience and regenerative urbanism.
His practice, Sharif, Lynch: Architecture, with Todd Lynch, has completed several award-winning projects in Los Angeles.
Sharif’s work has been published in journals and periodicals, including 306090, a+u, arq, Constructs, JAE, the Getty Center, Log, and POOL. He served on the arq editorial board (Cambridge University Press, 2006–2016) and was President of the Los Angeles Forum for Architecture and Urban Design (2007–2009), later joining its Advisory Board (2010–2016).
RESOURCE LINKS:
AIACA Hardening for Wildfire Resilience
AIA California published an article discussing the impacts of wildfires in California and the importance of hardening both the site and structure to limit destruction. The piece emphasizes that wildfires create significant financial burdens and highlights strategies to enhance resilience.
https://aiacalifornia.org/news/hardening-for-wildfire-resilience/
Continuing Education: Wildfire-Adapted Design
An article in Architectural Record discusses the importance of hardening homes against fire in tandem with other measures, most critically, defensible space. It emphasizes that while hardening homes is essential, it must be complemented by other strategies to effectively mitigate wildfire risks.
https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/14853-continuing-education-wildfire-adapted-design#continuing-education
Sustainable Defensible Space
Created by the Resource Conservation District of the Santa Monica Mountains, along with a diverse steering committee of experts, this project focuses on offering solutions to improve resilience and resource conservation values, and resistance of structures to wildfire loss for developed properties in the SMMNRA by improving management by homeowners of their defensible space zone. The site has an additional “Resources” tab for more detailed information and links to associated agencies.
www.defensiblespace.org
Rockwool/RDH Technical Bulletin: https://www.rockwool.com/syssiteassets/o2-rockwool/documentation/technical-bulletins/residential/rockwool—building-with-stone-wool-in-wildfire-prone-areas.pdf?f=20250311140839
SFPE WUI Handbook: https://www.sfpe.org/wuihandbook/home
NFPA Wildfire Resources: https://www.nfpa.org/education-and-research/wildfire
2022 CBC – Chapter 7A – https://up.codes/viewer/california/ca-building-code-2022/chapter/7A/sfm-materials-and-construction-methods-for-exterior-wildfire-exposure#7A
Calfire WUI Listed Products – https://osfm.fire.ca.gov/what-we-do/fire-engineering-and-investigations/building-materials-listing
IBHS Wildfire Research – https://ibhs.org/risk-research/wildfire/

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Imagine Your IDEAS In the Spotlight! - AISC is now accepting entries for the 2026 IDEAS Awards. Entries are due September 30, 2025.
2025-06-01 | CA
IDEAS Awards Info

Do you have a cutting-edge steel project on the ground or on the horizon? The structural steel industry’s highest design honor is calling your name!

Created and sponsored by the American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC), the prestigious IDEAS Awards honor beautiful, innovative, and sustainable projects that illustrate the exciting possibilities of building with structural steel.

AISC has identified and celebrated game-changing structures for decades—and yours could be next!

While winning designs can range from smaller-scale, less-publicized projects like Saxum Vineyard Equipment Barn to landmark structures like the Las Vegas Sphere, all IDEAS Award winners share a commitment to imaginative design.

And, of course, you can’t celebrate forward-thinking design without celebrating the structures of the future! If you have something cool on the boards, it could be a great candidate for the inaugural IDEAS|next award. This brand-new award celebrates innovation in the making.

It’s time to take your biggest, brightest ideas on a victory lap! AISC is now accepting project entries.

Click this link for more info: aisc.org/ideas

The final deadline to submit entries is Sept. 30, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. Central Time!

Urban Design Review Session 06.03.25
2025-06-03 10:00 - 12:00 | Virtual on Zoom

Lunch and Learn Webinar - Rethinking Net Zero: Designing For Energy Balance in Architecture
2025-06-04 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual on Zoom
**This event has passed. Please see presentation links below.**
Rethinking Net Zero: Designing For Energy Balance in Architecture.PDF
YouTube Presentation
EVENT DETAILS
For over two decades, architects have championed the concept of ‘net-zero’ in sustainable design. However, with the rapid growth of renewable energy sources like solar and wind, the grid’s dynamics have evolved. As we approach 2030, it’s time to question if net-zero is still the ideal goal or if a more nuanced approach is needed. The grid’s challenge lies in maintaining a delicate balance between energy generation and consumption, requiring adjustments to match demand. This session explores how buildings can play a pivotal role in this equilibrium, offering insights into building-grid interactions and redefining energy goals for the future. Architecture serves as a catalyst for innovation in energy efficiency and sustainability, offering solutions that not only reduce energy consumption but also contribute to the resilience and adaptability of our future energy infrastructure. By embracing a holistic approach to design and planning, architects can drive meaningful change in shaping a more sustainable and equitable energy future.

SPEAKER

Vinoth Sekar, PMP, CEM, WELL AP, LEED AP BD+C – Senior Project Manager, Willdan
Vinoth Sekar is a Senior Project Manager at Willdan, where he leads the implementation and operations of utility demand-side management programs across multiple states. With over 12 years of experience in energy consulting, he specializes in high-performance building design, decarbonization strategies, and energy efficiency program delivery. He works closely with utilities, design professionals, and building owners to achieve energy efficiency goals through HVAC system optimization, operational carbon analysis, and life- cycle cost evaluations. His expertise also includes grid-interactive buildings, renewable energy integration, and helping clients navigate the transition to electrification and sustainability. Vinoth currently serves as Chair of the USGBC Iowa Board and as a Board Member at Anawim Housing, supporting affordable housing initiatives. He holds a Bachelor of Electrical and Electronics Engineering from Anna University in Tamil Nadu, India, and a Master of Science in Energy Systems from Northeastern University.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES
AIA CES: Submitted for approval
1. Understand the evolution of renewable energy sources and their impact on the energy grid.
2. Evaluate the effectiveness of the ‘net-zero’ concept in contemporary architectural design.
3. Explore the pivotal role of architecture in reshaping energy infrastructure and advancing sustainability goals.
4. Develop strategies to integrate building-grid interactions for optimizing energy efficiency and resilience.

Please join us for this Virtual Lunch & Learn organized by Willdan (CEDA). All registered attendees will be sent a Zoom Link in the Event Confirmation email 24 hrs prior to the event.

Powerful XII Volunteer Kick-Off Meeting
2025-06-05 17:30 - 19:00 | Virtual on Zoom
Our first Powerful XII Conference planning session!
Come join us – This year’s theme is Optimism and Resilience
Powerful XII is only four months away on October 3rd, and we couldn’t be more excited! The theme for this year’s conference grows out of the focus from last year. In 2024, we focused on turning our collective “Me” into “We”, highlighting the power of teamwork and collaboration in the field of architecture and across the entire AEC community. This year, we use our strength as a team to overcome obstacles and create a brighter tomorrow. Together, we are resilient, lifting one another up to effect positive change for women in the Architecture, Construction, Engineering, and Policy-making fields here in Los Angeles. Let’s come together and learn from one another, growing our networks while promoting what we do. All in the AEC community are welcome to contribute, and we encourage volunteers of all genders to consider joining in the fun!
This meeting will be virtual over ZOOM and led by our 2025 WiA Committee Chairs. All registered attendees will receive a ZOOM link 24 hours prior to the event.

2025 WiA Committee Chairs

Sara Pijuan, AIA – Co-Chair

Kristi Paulson, AIA – Co-Chair

Kim Patten, AIA – Vice Co-Chair

Abby Katcher, AIA – Vice Co-Chair

Alexandria Hoevel, AIA – Past Co-Chair

Sarah Jacobson, AIA – Past Co-Chair

Urban Design Review Session 06.10.25
2025-06-10 10:00 - 12:00 | Virtual on Zoom

UCI Health - Irvine Medical Center Tour
2025-06-11 16:00 - 18:00 | UCI Health – Irvine Medical Center, 19204 Jamboree Rd, Irvine, California, 92612, United States
EVENT DETAILS
Join AIA LA Healthcare’s tour of the all-new UCI Health – Irvine Medical Center, on course to be the first all-electrical hospital in the nation. The facility includes a 350,000 GSF specialty hospital, a 220,000 GSF ambulatory care and cancer center (ACC), parking structure, and a 42,000 GSF all-electric central plant. Delivered using the progressive design-build method, Hensel Phelps + CO Architects closely collaborated with UCI and UCI Health to meet stringent performance metrics while responding to the unique location adjacent to the protected San Joaquin Marsh. In response to the University of California policy restricting fossil fuel combustion the facilities break new ground in the pursuit of carbon-free healthcare operations with an all-electric central plant and operations. The hospital provides emergency, specialty inpatient, imaging and support services, while the ACC features cancer clinics, apheresis, infusion, radiation therapy, and translational research. Together the buildings integrate surgical services on a single interconnected platform. The result is a healthcare destination that establishes harmony between the natural and built environment and provides a unifying central plaza offering outdoor visitor and staff respite and academic event space with stunning views of the marsh and campus beyond.
The project integrates energy-efficient features like self-shading strategies, sunshades, and high-efficiency glazing that will reduce solar heat gain by 85%. The design provides access to the marsh trail’s connection to the main campus while also protecting the marsh by carefully positioning the buildings and surrounding site development to create animal buffers, bird safety and ensure proper runoff treatment. As a biophilic healthcare destination, the new facilities reflect UCI Health and UC Irvine’s commitment to sustainability. The project combines top-tier academic medical care, education, and research with sustainable design, positioning it as a leader in both healthcare and environmental stewardship.
Important Note:
Please bring your own PPE. This is typically required for site walks and we want all of you to be safe. Wear hard-bottomed, closed-toe shoes (work boots preferred), and bring a hard hat, safety vest, and goggles. Limited extras will be available on site.

SPEAKERS

Brian Pratt, AIA, DBIA, LEED AP – Campus Architect & Associate Vice Chancellor, Design and Construction Services
Brian Pratt, AIA, DBIA, LEED AP is the Campus Architect and Associate Vice Chancellor for Design & Construction Services at the University of California, Irvine. Currently overseeing all major capital building projects, he leads the Design and Construction efforts for the campus delivering highly complex projects via design build. In his more than eleven-year tenure at UCI, Brian oversees all project types including UCI’s new all-electric hospital, research facilities, laboratories, active learning classrooms, dormitories and other highly technical projects. A graduate of California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, he has worked in the private and public sectors and serves on the Design Build Institute of America, Western Pacific Region Board of Directors and Executive Committee as the Owners’ Council Representative. Brian also served on the Board of Directors and as President of the American Institute of Architects, Orange County. Brian is accustomed to working with complex projects and multiple user groups and his work has been recognized with several awards and recognitions. With sustainability as a priority, many projects have achieved LEED Platinum certification.

Paul Da Veiga – Director of Planning, Design & Construction UCI Health Planning Administration
Paul Da Veiga is the Director of Planning, Design and Construction for UCI Health. He is responsible for long range and capital planning for all construction projects in the health system. This encompasses the UCI Health Campus in Orange, the Irvine medical campus currently under construction, newly acquired hospitals and affiliated buildings in Fountain Valley, Placentia-Linda, Los Alamitos and Lakewood. It also include several outpatient clinics throughout Orange County. His background is in urban and regional planning with over 20 years of experience in public sector planning, economic development, and healthcare design and construction. He is currently leading the development of the new $1.3B medical center campus in Irvine for UCI Health.

Gina Chang, AIA, EDAC – Principal, CO Architects
Gina Chang is a project manager, healthcare architect and medical planner who has successfully led large teams through ambitious project goals. With over 20 years of experience, Gina understands the complex and unique nature of healthcare projects. She is an advocate for evidence-based design and sees each project as an opportunity to create an environment for healing and wellness. Gina joined CO Architects in 2007 as a medical planner and project coordinator for Palomar Medical Center, followed by roles as project manager for the UC San Diego Outpatient Pavilion and the SJH Queen of the Valley Medical Center Herman Family Pavilion. Gina holds a Bachelor of Arts in Architecture from the University of California, Berkeley, and is EDAC certified.

Jill Cheng, AIA, LEED AP BD+C – Associate Principal, CO Architects
Jill Cheng has over 20 years of experience in planning, design, and project management for institutional projects including healthcare, higher education, justice and K-12 facilities. She is skilled at the mechanics and analytical skills required to successfully navigate a project through the complex system of codes and guidelines that often surround these projects. Jill was a member of the firm for 16 years prior to rejoining in
2020. She holds a Master of Architecture from Rice University and a Bachelor of Art in Architecture from the University of California, Berkeley.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES
AIA CES: Submitted for approval
1. Analyze how the progressive design-build delivery method contributed to successful design, planning, and implementation of this large-scale healthcare project.
2. Examine the development of the nation’s first all-electric hospital, including how UC drove the initiative and how the team implemented and exceeded sustainability goals.
3. Describe design and planning innovations such as cancer gene therapy treatment, universal patient units and how future adaptations can be accommodated in the flexible platform.
4. Identify the specific processes and tools that were implemented to validate unprecedented innovations in healthcare facility design and construction.

PARKING
From 405, exit onto Jamboree south. Turn LEFT on Birch, Turn RIGHT on internal road, turn LEFT before the Central Utility Plant, and turn LEFT into the parking structure right before construction fence. This will take you up the parking structure. DO NOT PARK on the first floor as it’s for patients. You can park anywhere there is open spot.
After your park, take the elevator or stair to Level 1. Follow the BLUE LINE and walk to the main entrance of the Ambulatory Care Center Building. We will meet under the drop off canopy. Carpools encouraged! 🙂

*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.*

Reuse LA: Adapting Existing Buildings for the City's Future
2025-06-12 08:30 - 10:00 | Center for Communities, 4450 West Adams, Los Angeles, CA, 90016
Adaptive Reuse in Practice: Zoning, Building Codes, and Case Studies
As California cities expand their adaptive reuse programs, architects must navigate a shifting patchwork of building codes, zoning ordinances, and evolving interpretations. This workshop explores the practical realities of adaptive reuse in Los Angeles, with a focus on early project phases: owner due diligence, programming, and schematic design.
Led by Roberto Vazquez, AIA, the session will examine how architects can help building owners design within “by-right” entitlements, avoid costly code triggers, and translate regulatory constraints into design opportunities. Drawing from multiple case studies completed over the last 18 months, the presentation will show how project teams can leverage zoning tools and alternative code pathways to unlock feasibility and avoid common pitfalls.
This workshop is designed for industry professionals seeking to deepen their understanding of adaptive reuse. Mechanical, structural, and fire protection engineers will also share insights on performance requirements, envelope compliance, and upgrade thresholds.
Whether you’re leading your first adaptive reuse project or refining your process, this session offers actionable tools and strategies grounded in real-world experience.
The program includes a 45-minute presentation followed by an interactive 45-minute Q&A. While the session may not answer every question, it aims to establish a foundation for continued discussion through a series of topic-specific salon sessions hosted by AIA|LA’s Building Performance and Regulations (BP&R) Committee, which meets virtually every Monday from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m.

SPEAKER

Roberto Vazquez, AIA
Sector Leader – Housing + Mixed Use, HED Architects
Roberto Vazquez is a leading voice in adaptive reuse policy and design in California, with over 20 years of experience and a career dedicated to revitalizing existing buildings. His portfolio includes a wide range of conversions, historic conservation, and major rehabilitation projects throughout Downtown Los Angeles and Southern California—from small-scale office conversions of just six residential units to large-scale adaptive reuse projects exceeding 1,000 units, including multiple high-rise developments.
Roberto has advised cities including Los Angeles, Santa Monica, Pasadena, San Jose, and the County of Los Angeles on adaptive reuse ordinances and implementation strategies. He contributed to the drafting of California’s statewide adaptive reuse bill (AB 3068) and participates in ongoing code reform efforts such as AB 529, which aims to expand adaptive reuse through alternative building code standards.
Before joining HED Architects, Roberto held leadership roles at AXIS and Omgivning, helping position both firms as key players in California’s adaptive reuse movement. He continues to champion sustainable, code-savvy design solutions that transform underutilized structures into vibrant, community-serving spaces.
His thought leadership has been featured in NPR, KCRW, Axios, Brookings, and the AIA|LA Advocacy Report. He currently serves as Vice-Chair of the AIA|LA Building Performance & Regulations Committee and is a frequent speaker at ULI, SEAOSC, VICA, Bisnow, and AIA|LA events.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES
AIA CES: Submitted for approval

Review how updates to Los Angeles’ zoning code encourage adaptive reuse and identify which codes apply across the city.
Gain insight into lesser-known zoning tools, including Zoning Administrator Interpretations that support adaptive reuse.
Understand how to apply the California Existing Building Code, including how the City of Los Angeles modifies it through the LA Existing Building Code.
Learn how to apply the California Historical Building Code in adaptive reuse projects.
Explore a process-driven approach to evaluating buildings for reuse, including early-phase design and entitlement strategies.
Gain insights into structural and mechanical considerations critical to adaptive reuse, including Title 24 compliance and seismic upgrade triggers.

PARKING
Street parking is available. Please be mindful of the street signs.

*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.*

Design for Dignity 2025 - Day One
2025-06-13 07:30 - 12:30 | Center for Communities, 4450 West Adams, Los Angeles, CA, 90016
The 10th Annual AIA|LA Design for Dignity Conference: Building Equitable Housing for All
The 10th Annual Design For Dignity conference will confront the intertwined crises of housing, social inequity, and climate-driven disasters in Los Angeles. It will explore innovative design, policy, and community strategies to increase housing affordability, combat homelessness, and build resilient, healthy neighborhoods. Moving beyond basic shelter, the event will champion well-being, empower marginalized communities, and leverage data-driven, interdisciplinary approaches for a just and equitable housing ecosystem. With a focus on wildfire recovery and resilient design, the conference urges design professionals to advocate for systemic change and ensure housing is a human right.
To expand access and opportunity, we’re organizing the 10th annual Design For Dignity conference as a two-part conference held on two consecutive Friday mornings.

Friday, June 13 (7:30am – 12:30pm) and Friday, June 20 (7:30am – 12:30pm)

AIA Member – $100 per day or $175 for a 2-day pass
Non-Member – $160 per day or $235 for a 2-day pass
Students – $50 per day or $80 for a 2-day pass

Submitted for AIA CES Approval
Click here for more information on Design for Dignity.

Roundtable w/ Osama Younan, P.E.
2025-06-16 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual on Zoom
AIA LA GO! Roundtable discussion w/ Osama Younan, P.E. – General Manager, LADBS
This is a virtual meeting. Please register below to receive the Zoom link.
These quarterly forums allow AIA members to connect directly with LADBS leadership and hear status updates and emerging initiatives.
If you have an item, issue, or a specific topic you’d like added to the agenda, please email Will@aialosangeles.org.

1. Monday, March 17 (12pm – 1pm) = RSVP HERE
2. Monday, June 16 (12pm – 1pm) = RSVP HERE
3. Monday, September 15 (12pm – 1pm) = RSVP HERE
4. Monday, December 8 (12pm – 1pm) = RSVP HERE

REGISTER HERE
AIA LA GO! Roundtable w/ Osama Younan, P.E. — Your Chance to Shape LA’s Building Codes and Policies
Join 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.
Why Attend?

Direct Access to LADBS: Hear firsthand updates on emerging initiatives, code changes, and policy priorities from the General Manager himself.
Influence the Agenda: Share your ideas and recommendations on critical topics like permit streamlining, resilient design, and sustainable building practices.
Shape 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.

Who Should Attend?

Architects and design professionals with questions about interpreting building codes and implementing policies that impact architecture & design.
Professionals seeking to understand the latest developments and initiatives at LADBS.
Anyone passionate about shaping a more sustainable and resilient built environment in Los Angeles.

Event Details:

Date: Monday, June 16, 2025
Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM PST
Location: Virtual (Zoom link provided upon registration)
RSVP: [REGISTER HERE]

Don’t Miss This Opportunity!
Your voice matters. Let’s work together to create a better built environment for all Angelenos. RSVP today and be a part of the conversation!
Can’t make this one? Mark your calendars for future AIA LA GO! Roundtable Discussions w/ Osama Younan, P.E., LEED AP:

Monday, June 16, 2025 (12:00 PM – 1:00 PM PST) – [RSVP HERE]
Monday, September 15, 2025 (12:00 PM – 1:00 PM PST) – [RSVP HERE]
Monday, December 8, 2025 (12:00 PM – 1:00 PM PST) – [RSVP HERE]

Osama Younan, P.E., LEED AP – General Manager & Superintendent of Building, Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety (LADBS)
Osama 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”.
Osama 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:
+ Permit and Engineering Bureau
+ Inspection Bureau
+ Code Enforcement Bureau
+ Resource Management Bureau
+ Technology Services Bureau
+ Development Services Case Management Division
For more information about AIA LA GO!, the AIA LA Government Outreach Committee, please CLICK HERE.

Urban Design Review Session 06.17.25
2025-06-17 10:00 - 12:00 | Virtual on Zoom

Design Awards Sustainability Q&A, Session 1 of 2
2025-06-19 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual on Zoom
Presented By Ismar Enriquez, Casey Castor, and George Reilly
Join AIA Los Angeles for an insightful Design Awards Sustainability Q&A session on Monday, June 19, 2025, from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM. This is a unique opportunity to engage directly with the minds behind the most innovative and sustainable architectural projects, and to learn more about AIA’s Sustainability Dashboard.
This powerful tool is designed to streamline submissions for the Design Awards, making it easier than ever for anyone to highlight their impactful work. Whether you’re an architect, designer, student, or simply passionate about a greener future, come prepared with your questions and gain valuable perspectives on how design is shaping a more sustainable built environment. We look forward to a stimulating discussion!

Topic: Design Awards Sustainability Q&A Session
Time: Jun 19, 2025 12:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
Zoom Link

PLEASE NOTE: This is the first of two Q&A Sessions that AIA|LA will host. If you cannot make the June 19th session, please attend Session 2 being held on July 17, 2025. You will be required to sign up in order to attend the free session. Thank you!

Design for Dignity 2025 - Day Two
2025-06-20 07:30 - 12:30 | Center for Communities, 4450 West Adams, Los Angeles, CA, 90016
The 10th Annual AIA|LA Design for Dignity Conference: Building Equitable Housing for All
The 10th Annual Design For Dignity conference will confront the intertwined crises of housing, social inequity, and climate-driven disasters in Los Angeles. It will explore innovative design, policy, and community strategies to increase housing affordability, combat homelessness, and build resilient, healthy neighborhoods. Moving beyond basic shelter, the event will champion well-being, empower marginalized communities, and leverage data-driven, interdisciplinary approaches for a just and equitable housing ecosystem. With a focus on wildfire recovery and resilient design, the conference urges design professionals to advocate for systemic change and ensure housing is a human right.
To expand access and opportunity, we’re organizing the 10th annual Design For Dignity conference as a two-part conference held on two consecutive Friday mornings.
Friday, June 20 (7:30am – 12:30pm)

AIA Member – $100 per day or $175 for a 2-day pass
Non-Member – $160 per day or $235 for a 2-day pass
Students – $50 per day or $80 for a 2-day pass

Submitted for AIA CES Approval
Click here for more information on Design for Dignity.

AIA|LA & LADWP Development Services: 2025 Quarterly Meetings
2025-06-25 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual on Zoom
AIA|LA & LADWP Development Services: 2025 Quarterly Meetings

This is a virtual meeting hosted on LADPW’s WebEx platform. Please register in advance to receive the link to access the meeting.
These 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.
The schedule for 2025:
Wednesday, April 2 (12pm – 1pm) – RSVP HERE
Wednesday, June 25 (12pm – 1pm) – Rescheduled from June 4th.
Wednesday, September 24 (12pm – 1:30pm) – RSVP HERE *in person. Location TBD in Downtown LA (AIA to identify host location)
Wednesday, November 5 (12pm – 1pm) – RSVP HERE
Please 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.

MORE CONTEXT:
For 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.
In general, the quarterly meetings serve as forums to:
1. Build trust and understanding between LADWP personnel and the private sector (architects/ designers/ engineers).
2. Develop compassion and empathy to better understand each other’s professional priorities and implementation tactics.
3. Allow idea exchange and interaction — to learn from each other and to test out new methods and performance standards.
4. 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).
5. Expedite and streamline LADPW’s development services.
More specifically, the quarterly forums allow for:
1. 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.
2. Create pathways to achieve greater flexibility and clarity of purpose for why certain variances and modifications are necessary, helpful, and/or mutually beneficial.
3. Identify obstacles to implementation
4. Establish pilot programs to test out new ideas and innovative solutions.
5. Establish an inventory of code-related obstacles and analyze which codes and regulations may need to be modified/ altered to achieve more effective outcomes
6. Map out strategies for how to better leverage resources
7. 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.)
8. 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.
9. The exploration of third-party services, peer review, and self-certification, etc.
Some of the direct outcomes achieved to date include:
1. Improved staffing and processing times at BOE for utility permits
2. More permissible variances for staging areas and transformer pads, etc.
3. Streamlined processes for 100% affordable housing (ED #1)
4. Amortization of line extensions, etc
5. Deeper trust between AIA Los Angeles and LADWP leadership
In the future, as the impact of these sessions further evolves and demonstrates results, we’d like to make certain:
1. These forums serve as a model for how other LA City departments can deepen relationships with the private sector to achieve mutually beneficial outcomes.
2. Deepen the trust between LADWP and the citizens/ residents/ professionals/ clients it serves.
We 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.
For more information about AIA LA GO!, the AIA LA Government Outreach Committee, please CLICK HERE.

Legislative Update
2025-06-26 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual on Zoom
Event Details
This session will review key legislation of interest to AIA members in California, including bills to encourage and promote the creation of housing to address our state’s availability and affordability issues.

This is a VIRTUAL event that will take place over ZOOM. All registered attendees will be sent a ZOOM Link 24 hours prior to the event.

Speaker

Mike Belote, Immediate Past-President, California Advocates, Inc.
Mike Belote has over 43 years of experience as a lobbyist in California. After serving as President of California Advocates, Inc. for ten years, he is currently Immediate Past President of the firm. His responsibilities include representing the American Institute of Architects before the California Legislature and providing AIA counsel on legislative and regulatory issues. Mike also represents a variety of other association and corporate clients in a similar capacity.
Before joining California Advocates in 1990, Mike worked in lobbying as an employee of several trade and professional associations. Mike was vice-president/legislative counsel for the California Land Title Association, working on issues such as insurance regulation, escrow procedures and foreclosures. He has also served as legislative advocate for the California Association of REALTORS, focusing on broker liability, agency and taxation. His career also includes representation of Certified Public Accountants in Sacramento.

Mike has many times been named by Capitol Weekly as one of the Top 100 in California politics. Mike is a graduate of the University of California, Berkeley and the McGeorge School of Law in Sacramento. He lives in Loomis, outside of Sacramento, with his wife.

The Design-Build Process: An Owner-Contractor-Design Team Discussion
2025-06-26 18:00 - 20:00 | Center for Communities, 4450 West Adams, Los Angeles, CA, 90016
EVENT DESCRIPTION
This conversation brings together individuals from UCLA Health, McCarthy, and HOK to discuss the design-build process as it relates to the ongoing UCLA Neuropsychiatric Replacement Hospital project.
One of the first Design-Build projects at UCLA, the transformation of the former Olympia Medical Center into a state-of-the-art neuropsychiatric hospital by HOK and McCarthy for UCLA Health showcases how the firms leveraged their comprehensive adaptive reuse expertise to meet critical healthcare needs.

MODERATOR

David Frey, FAIA – Technical Principal, HOK
David Frey is HOK LA’s Technical Principal, leading the technical direction and development of all projects designed in the Los Angeles studio. As a member of HOK’s Global Technical Board, David brings 30+ years of experience to the advancement and implementation of design standards and QA/QC compliance in all of the firm’s projects. David is the Technical Principal for the UCLA Neuropsychiatric Replacement Hospital project.

PANELISTS

John D’Amico – Principal Project Manager, UCLA Capital Programs
John D’Amico has worked as a PM at UCLA Capital Programs since 2001 on a variety of projects, currently working on the progressive design-build UCLA Neuropsychiatric Replacement Hospital.

Luciana Vidal, AIA – Project Manager, HOK
Luciana is a Project Manager with over 20 years of architectural experience, both in Southern California and internationally. She is an expert at navigating the challenges of complex project ownership and stakeholder structures, as well as maintaining excellent communications with the client, contractor, consultants, vendors and trades. Luciana is the Project Manager on the UCLA Neuropsychiatric Replacement Hospital project.

Christopher Fenton, AIA – Senior Project Architect, HOK
With over 20 years of experience, Christopher has worked on an array of large complex projects both as Project Designer and Sr. Project Architect. His experience is varied and spans across a variety of market sectors including Healthcare, Science & Technology, Education, Multi-Family Residential, Cultural, and Civic sectors. He is passionate about sustainable, high performance building design and feels that good design should embrace the most innovative technologies available. Christopher is a Senior Project Architect on the UCLA Neuropsychiatric Replacement Hospital project.

Eddie Espinoza – Senior Virtual Design + Construction Manager, McCarthy Building Company
Eddie Espinoza is a Senior VDC Manager with 9 years of experience in construction. Eddie started his career started in the field as a project engineer and worked up into Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) 3 years ago. This blend of experiences has allowed him to understand the intricate details of various building systems and understand the construction technology that drives virtual design. he has successfully led coordination efforts with design and trade partners, enhancing decision-making and project delivery.
AIA CES: Approved for 2.0 LU|HSW
PARKING
Street parking is available.

*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.*

Urban Design Review Session 07.01.25
2025-07-01 10:00 - 12:00 | Virtual on Zoom

Urban Design Review Session 07.08.25
2025-07-08 10:00 - 12:00 | Virtual on Zoom

Pre-Powerful XII Networking and Summer Happy Hour + Volunteer Meetup
2025-07-10 18:00 - 20:00 | Center for Communities, 4450 West Adams, Los Angeles, CA, 90016
Event Details
Please join us as we celebrate the summer, make new friends, and get ready for Powerful XII! This will be a great opportunity to network with women in the AEC industry and to help plan the Powerful XII Conference, which will take place on October 3. New volunteers and those who just want to come for the fun are all welcome!

Address
AIA|LA & ACLA Center for Communities
4450 West Adams Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90016

Parking
Street parking is available.

COTE: on tap
2025-07-10 18:00 - 20:00 | Highland Park Brewery, 1220 N. Spring St., Los Angeles, CA, 90012, United States
Event Details
Join AIA|LA’s Committee on the Environment (COTE) for a relaxed summer happy hour at Highland Park Brewery! Stop by on Thursday, July 10th, 2025, from 6:00–8:00PM to meet fellow sustainability-minded professionals, connect with the COTE committee, and raise a glass to climate solutions.
This free event is B.Y.O.B. (buy your own beer), and all are welcome. Please RSVP so we have a head count—then just bring your good vibes and join us for an evening of high spirits and low carbon!

Address + Parking
Highland Park Brewery, 1220 N. Spring St., Los Angeles, 90012
Off street parking is available.

The Goldstein Estate (aka The Sheats-Goldstein Residence and Club James)
2025-07-12 11:00 - 12:30 | The Goldstein Estate, 10104 Angelo View Dr., Los Angeles, CA, 90210, United States
Photo Credit: Jeff Green Photograph

EVENT DETAILS
The Sheats-Goldstein Residence is a landmark of modernist architecture. Famous for its distinctive design, and blending indoor and outdoor spaces, this beautiful home has been featured in numerous films and TV shows. The current owner, James Goldstein, has extensively renovated and enhanced the property, adding features like a James Turrell Skyspace and a nightclub called Club James. Goldstein has also pledged to donate the residence to the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA).

Information regarding the tour will be emailed directly to registrants 24 hours before the event.

Tour Led by:

Roberta Leighton – General Manager, Sheats-Goldstein House
Roberta Leighton plays a crucial role as the general manager of the Sheats-Goldstein House in Los Angeles, a renowned architectural masterpiece designed by John Lautner. She effectively “runs the place” for the owner, Jim Goldstein, and manages numerous events like movie shoots, commercials, and photo shoots that take place at the iconic residence. Her in-depth knowledge of the house, both architecturally and socially, makes her a popular and engaging tour guide.

Beyond her role at the Sheats-Goldstein House, Roberta Leighton is also known for her acting career, with notable appearances in movies and television shows such as Stripes (where she played Bill Murray’s girlfriend), The Dukes of Hazzard, and The Young and The Restless.
She is further involved in efforts to promote and celebrate John Lautner’s architecture, including coordinating tours of the Sheats-Goldstein complex through the John Lautner Foundation.

Parking Information:
Park on the street along Angelo View Dr. or Davies. The tour group will convene in the cul-de-sac at the top of the driveway and the tour will proceed once everyone has arrived.
Parking in the neighborhood is extremely limited due to ongoing construction. Please consolidate into as few vehicles as possible or use a ride-share service and plan accordingly.

*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.*
