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 […]
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, […]
**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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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, […]
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. […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
