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SUMMARY:Urban Design Review Session 03.04.25
DESCRIPTION:The 2025 AIA|LA and LACP Urban Design Review Sessions\nArchitects & designers passionate about improving the design quality of newly proposed projects throughout the City of Los Angeles are encouraged to participate in the AIA|LA & Los Angeles City Planning (LACP) Professional Volunteer Program (PVP). \nWHAT:\nWe will be coordinating the following urban design review sessions\, which will serve as opportunities for leading design talent to help the Los Angles City Planning’s Urban Design Studio critically review upcoming projects throughout our City.   \nWHERE:\nAll of the sessions are held virtually on zoom. You must register to get access. \nWHEN:\nThe first\, second\, and third Tuesday of each month starting at 10am – 12pm.   Full List of Dates \nWHY:\nThe review sessions will will enable a rotating pool of architects and designers the opportunity to provide insightful and critical design feedback on pending projects that will be reviewed by the Planning Commission. As a volunteer\, you will help educate planning staff on urban design issues and complex urban typologies and you will have the chance to provide project specific urban design advice for planning staff’s consideration. \nHOW:\nWe’re involving a rotating pool of architect volunteers to attend these sessions.  Join us by registering for two or three sessions here. \nTO PREPARE:  The Resources Section my be helpful to review in advance to become more familiar with the Urban Design Studio’s three design approaches.  \n\nCitywide Design Guidelines\nAbove-Grade Parking Advisory\n\nDISCLAIMER:\nPVP discussions provide an opportunity for an open discussion with the notion that the information is to remain confidential and not shared in any other public or private forums. Anonymity shall be maintained by all PVP participants at all times. \nQuestions?  Please contact Will Wright for more information. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://www.aialosangeles.org/event/urban-design-review-session-030425/
LOCATION:Virtual on Zoom
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Community,Partner Program
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SUMMARY:TECH Rize LA: Thriving in Digital Transformation
DESCRIPTION:Extraordinary times call for extraordinary leadership. We’re standing at the crossroads of a tech super cycle that’s rewriting the playbook across industries. Artificial Intelligence\, the ecosystem of connected things\, biotechnology and a wave of digital innovation are accelerating change at an unprecedented pace\, offering solutions that are nothing short of transformation. These tools are not just enhancing what we do—they’re transforming the essence of our work. \nWith so much focus on the future horizon\, you might wonder how we can tackle today’s pressing challenges —intensifying costs\, resource shortages\, and climate action—while rising to meet this moment of unprecedented change. \nThis conference will bring together AECO industry leaders to drive the dialogue on lifecycle strategies for thriving in digital transformation\, highlighting practical applications of emerging technologies and underscoring the essential role of fully harnessing BIM’s potential.
URL:https://www.aialosangeles.org/event/tech-rize-la-thriving-in-digital-transformation/
LOCATION:Center for Communities\, 4450 West Adams\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90016
CATEGORIES:Conference,Networking,Professional Practice Committee
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250311T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250311T120000
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SUMMARY:Urban Design Review Session 03.11.25
DESCRIPTION:The 2025 AIA|LA and LACP Urban Design Review Sessions\nArchitects & designers passionate about improving the design quality of newly proposed projects throughout the City of Los Angeles are encouraged to participate in the AIA|LA & Los Angeles City Planning (LACP) Professional Volunteer Program (PVP). \nWHAT:\nWe will be coordinating the following urban design review sessions\, which will serve as opportunities for leading design talent to help the Los Angles City Planning’s Urban Design Studio critically review upcoming projects throughout our City.   \nWHERE:\nAll of the sessions are held virtually on zoom. You must register to get access. \nWHEN:\nThe first\, second\, and third Tuesday of each month starting at 10am – 12pm.   Full List of Dates \nWHY:\nThe review sessions will will enable a rotating pool of architects and designers the opportunity to provide insightful and critical design feedback on pending projects that will be reviewed by the Planning Commission. As a volunteer\, you will help educate planning staff on urban design issues and complex urban typologies and you will have the chance to provide project specific urban design advice for planning staff’s consideration. \nHOW:\nWe’re involving a rotating pool of architect volunteers to attend these sessions.  Join us by registering for two or three sessions here. \nTO PREPARE:  The Resources Section my be helpful to review in advance to become more familiar with the Urban Design Studio’s three design approaches.  \n\nCitywide Design Guidelines\nAbove-Grade Parking Advisory\n\nDISCLAIMER:\nPVP discussions provide an opportunity for an open discussion with the notion that the information is to remain confidential and not shared in any other public or private forums. Anonymity shall be maintained by all PVP participants at all times. \nQuestions?  Please contact Will Wright for more information. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://www.aialosangeles.org/event/urban-design-review-session-03-11-25/
LOCATION:Virtual on Zoom
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Community,Partner Program
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SUMMARY:Small & Emerging Business Quarterly Meeting - March 2025
DESCRIPTION:The first of a quarterly get together for small businesses to discuss relevant issues that impact small/emerging practices. The intent of this meeting is to help facilitate AIA engagement with smaller practitioners and to provide a collective voice for change. \nWe have invited AAa/e (Asian American architects/engineers) and NOMA (National Organization of Minority Architects) to distribute this to their members as well. \nCome get to know your peers and to discuss topics and strategies that may help with your business growth. \nStreet Parking Available.
URL:https://www.aialosangeles.org/event/small-emerging-business-quarterly-meeting-march-2025/
LOCATION:Location\, 1760 E. 22nd Street\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90058\, United States
CATEGORIES:Committees,Networking,Professional Practice Committee
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SUMMARY:Rebuilding & Recovery:  Los Angeles County Status Update 
DESCRIPTION:  \nAIA in California Presents….\nRebuilding & Recovery:  Los Angeles County Status Update \nAIA in California recognizes the immense challenges facing our city and county in the wake of the tragic and devasting wildfires that have stricken the Los Angeles County region. The swift and equitable rebuilding of homes\, businesses\, and public infrastructure is paramount while simultaneously ensuring the safety\, resilience\, and long-term sustainability of our communities. \nThis program will serve as an opportunity for architects\, engineers\, landscape architects\, contractors\, civic leaders\, and community members to hear a status update about the County of LA’s rebuilding and recovery processes\, procedures\, anticipated timelines\, and current standards and regulations.  (*Virtual on Zoom.  Register below to receive the access link) \nFEATURED SPEAKERS:  (12:00pm – 1:00pm) \n\nCiara Barnett\, P.E. – Co-Chair of the LA County Rebuilding Program\nMitch Glaser\, AICP – Assistant Deputy Director of Los Angeles County Regional Planning\n\nOPENING REMARKS: (11:30am – 12:00pm) \n\nCarina Mills\, AIA – 2025 AIA California President & Senior Director of Talent Management\, RDC-S111\nChava Danielson\, AIA – 2025 President\, AIA Los Angeles & Principal\, DSH // architecture\nJonathan Gilliam\, AIA– President\, AIA San Fernando Valley & Principal\, Gilliam Architects\nJodie Mendelson\, AIA – Principal\, JAM Project Management\n\nHOW YOU CAN HELP? (1:00pm – 1:30pm) \n\nGreg Kochanowski\, AIA\, ASLA – Design Principal\, Practice & Founder\, The Wild: A Research Lab\nMohamed Sharif\, AIA\, RIBA – Partner\, Sharif\, Lynch: Architecture & Director\, Undergraduate Program in Architectural Studies and Graduate Program Design Faculty\, UCLA Architecture and Urban Design\n\n  \nREGISTER HERE\nDuring this program\, you will learn more about: \n\nRebuilding Resources\nHow to apply for permits w/ EPIC LA\nLike for Like Rebuild Parameters\n\nNew Construction (beyond Like for Like) in wildfire impacted areas\n\n\nTemporary Housing Permits and ADU opportunities\nRebuilding Workshops\nProspective changes to the Building Code \nOne-Stop Permitting Centers\nAny additional changes as directed in recent Executive Orders\n\nExecutive Order N-20-25\nExecutive Order N-4-25\nAdditional orders/ updates related to recovery and rebuilding efforts.\n\n\n\nCLICK HERE to read more about AIA in California’s coordinated action plan to respond to the wildfires. \nFEATURED SPEAKERS:\n \nCiara Barnett\, P.E. – Assistant Deputy Director\, Los Angeles County Public Works & Co-Chair of the LA County Rebuilding Program \nCiara Barnett is an Assistant Deputy Director at Los Angeles County Public Works. She has been an employee of the County of Los Angeles for 25 years and has extensive government experience in municipal services. \nShe is a registered civil engineer with a Master of Science in Structural Engineering and a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from Cal Poly Pomona. She is a Certified Access Specialist and is currently serving as President of the City and County Engineers Association. \n  \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nMitch Glaser\, AICP – Assistant Deputy Director\, Los Angeles County Regional Planning \nMitch Glaser has been a member of the LA County Planning team for over 23 years. He has held various roles in code enforcement\, long-range planning\, and current planning\, and formerly served as a Hearing Officer. In his current role as an Assistant Deputy Director in the Current Planning Division\, he is helping residents and businesses in Altadena\, Sunset Mesa\, and other unincorporated communities rebuild and recover after the Eaton and Palisades fires. \nOPENING REMARKS:\n \nCarina Mills\, AIA – 2025 AIA California President & Senior Director of Talent Management\, RDC-S111 \nCarina Mills began her volunteer service with the American Institute of Architects (AIA) in 2014\, and ten years later\, she is serving as President of AIA California and its 11\,000 members. An architect with a deep love for her profession\, Carina also has a tenacious commitment to change aspects of the AEC industry. Like many who were born and raised in the Pacific Northwest\, she grew up an avid environmentalist and pursued a career in architecture\, hopeful about making buildings better for the environment and its occupants. Motivated to support her industry and peers\, she is now in her 6th year with the executive leadership team at AIA California and working diligently to address environmental and social issues responsibly. \nOutside her volunteer roles\, Carina serves as the Senior Director of Talent Management for a multi-disciplinary practice in Long Beach\, Studio 111-RDC where she focuses her experience and skills on empowering colleagues to be even more engaged and successful professionals. In both her AIA and practice roles\, she continues to advocate for evolving models of mentorship to make talent development more intentional and inclusive. \n \nChava Danielson\, AIA – 2025 President\, AIA Los Angeles & Principal\, DSH // architecture \nChava Danielson\, AIA\, a native Angeleno\, is Principal of DSH // architecture\, with specialties in design\, project advocacy\, and serving non-profit organizations committed to their communities. She focuses on imparting beauty and sensitive programming to recharge underserved neighborhoods through educational\, therapeutic and residential projects. \nDanielson is Adjunct Professor at the USC School of Architecture. She currently co-chairs the AIA Los Angeles’ Government Outreach Committee and has served as a Director for the Los Angeles Forum for Architecture and Urban Design. She holds an M.Arch. from the Graduate School of Design at Harvard University and a B.A. in Comparative Literature from the University of California\, Berkeley. \n \nJonathan Gilliam\, AIA – President\, AIA San Fernando Valley & Principal\, Gilliam Architects \nPrincipal of Gilliam Architects\, 2025 President of AIA San Fernando Valley\, and board member of the Valley Economic Alliance. Gilliam Architects focuses on custom residential\, ranging in scale from ADU conversions to high-end residential with an emphasis on providing affordable and functional design solutions to our clients. \n \nJodie Mendelson\, AIA – Principal\, JAM Project Management \nJodie Mendelson\, AIA is a licensed architect and the owner of JAM Project Management\, a project and construction management advisory consultancy in Los Angeles\, California\, that focuses on culture and entertainment\, healthcare\, and mixed-use developments – both historic and contemporary. Jodie wants to help educate Angelenos on the rebuild process and to connect AEC experts to form design-build partnerships and share resources. \nHOW YOU CAN HELP?\n \nGreg Kochanowski\, AIA\, ASLA – Design Principal\, Practice & Founder\, The Wild: A Research Lab \nGreg is a licensed architect\, landscape designer\, and educator in California with over 26 years of experience. His work weaves together architecture\, landscape\, and urbanism to create sustainable\, equitable\, and innovative environments that honor and enhance the unique qualities of place. Building on this foundation\, Greg’s research emphasizes holistic design processes that foster resilience and harmony between natural systems\, culture\, infrastructure\, and development\, addressing the complex challenges posed by climate change. \nGreg’s work has been featured in venues such as the Venice and Rotterdam Biennales and has received recognition\, including the Architectural League of New York’s Young Architects Forum Award and honors from the AIALA\, AIAPF\, ASLA\, and AIACA. He has presented at ASLA and AIA National Conventions\, sharing insights on Southern California’s Wildland-Urban Interface and its recurring fire\, flood\, and debris flow cycles\, exploring broader climate impacts across the Western U.S. and globally. \nHe is the author of The Wild and the upcoming Wildlands in the Expanded Field: Designing in the Pyrocene (Routledge Press\, 2026). In connection with issues of wildfire and climate\, Greg’s research also delves into affordable housing strategies aimed at addressing pressing social and environmental challenges. This includes innovative ownership models and housing solutions for vulnerable populations\, emphasizing equitable\, resilient\, and sustainable communities. \nAs Partner and Director of Design at Practice in Pasadena\, CA\, and Founder of The Wild: A Research Lab\, a nonprofit addressing urban climate issues\, he advances design research and advocacy by bridging innovative practice with critical research. He currently serves on the Board of Community Design Group and previously served as Co-President of the Los Angeles Forum for Architecture and Urban Design. \n \nMohamed Sharif\, AIA\, RIBA – Partner\, Sharif\, Lynch: Architecture & Director\, Undergraduate Program in Architectural Studies and Graduate Program Design Faculty\, UCLA Architecture and Urban Design \nMohamed Sharif is an Associate Adjunct Professor at UCLA’s Department of Architecture and Design\, where he teaches graduate and undergraduate courses and directs the undergraduate program. Recently\, he worked with Professor Hitoshi Abe on a multi-year design research platform focused on resilience and regenerative urbanism. \nHis practice\, Sharif\, Lynch: Architecture\, with Todd Lynch\, has completed several award-winning projects in Los Angeles. \nSharif’s work has been published in journals and periodicals\, including 306090\, a+u\, arq\, Constructs\, JAE\, the Getty Center\, Log\, and POOL. He served on the arq editorial board (Cambridge University Press\, 2006–2016) and was President of the Los Angeles Forum for Architecture and Urban Design (2007–2009)\, later joining its Advisory Board (2010–2016). \n \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://www.aialosangeles.org/event/rebuilding-recovery-los-angeles-county-status-update/
LOCATION:Virtual on Zoom
CATEGORIES:Architecture in Healthcare Committee,Committees,Networking,Presentation
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SUMMARY:Roundtable w/ Osama Younan\, P.E.
DESCRIPTION:AIA LA GO! Roundtable discussion w/ Osama Younan\, P.E. – General Manager\, LADBS\nThis is a virtual meeting. Please register below to receive the Zoom link. \nThese quarterly forums allow AIA members to connect directly with LADBS leadership and hear status updates and emerging initiatives. \nIf you have an item\, issue\, or a specific topic you’d like added to the agenda\, please email Will@aialosangeles.org. \n\n1.  Monday\, March 17 (12pm – 1pm) = RSVP HERE\n2. Monday\, June 16 (12pm – 1pm) = RSVP HERE\n3. Monday\, September 15 (12pm – 1pm) = RSVP HERE\n4. Monday\, December 8 (12pm – 1pm) = RSVP HERE\n\nREGISTER HERE\nAIA LA GO! Roundtable w/ Osama Younan\, P.E. — Your Chance to Shape LA’s Building Codes and Policies \nJoin us for a virtual roundtable discussion with Osama Younan\, P.E.\, LEED AP\, General Manager of the Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety (LADBS). This is your opportunity to engage directly with LADBS leadership and influence the future of building in Los Angeles. \nWhy Attend? \n\nDirect Access to LADBS: Hear firsthand updates on emerging initiatives\, code changes\, and policy priorities from the General Manager himself.\nInfluence the Agenda: Share your ideas and recommendations on critical topics like permit streamlining\, resilient design\, and sustainable building practices.\nShape the Future of LA: Your input will directly inform AIA LA’s advocacy efforts and help shape the future of building codes and policies in Los Angeles.\n\nWho Should Attend? \n\nArchitects and design professionals with questions about interpreting building codes and implementing policies that impact architecture & design.\nProfessionals seeking to understand the latest developments and initiatives at LADBS.\nAnyone passionate about shaping a more sustainable and resilient built environment in Los Angeles.\n\nEvent Details: \n\nDate: Monday\, March 17\, 2025\nTime: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM PST\nLocation: Virtual (Zoom link provided upon registration)\nRSVP: [REGISTER HERE]\n\nDon’t Miss This Opportunity! \nYour voice matters. Let’s work together to create a better built environment for all Angelenos. RSVP today and be a part of the conversation! \nCan’t make this one? Mark your calendars for future AIA LA GO! Roundtable Discussions w/ Osama Younan\, P.E.\, LEED AP: \n\nMonday\, June 16\, 2025 (12:00 PM – 1:00 PM PST) – [RSVP HERE]\nMonday\, September 15\, 2025 (12:00 PM – 1:00 PM PST) – [RSVP HERE]\nMonday\, December 8\, 2025 (12:00 PM – 1:00 PM PST) – [RSVP HERE]\n\n\n \nOsama Younan\, P.E.\, LEED AP – General Manager & Superintendent of Building\, Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety (LADBS) \nOsama Younan is the General Manager of the City of Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety (LADBS). He developed the Department’s Green Building Division to implement the Los Angeles Green Building Code. Osama Younan is a licensed Mechanical Engineer with the State of California and a LEED Accredited Professional with the U.S. Green Building Council. Osama Younan serves as the Chair of the Green Building Committee for the Los Angeles Basin Chapter which represents eighty-nine jurisdictions in Southern California\, he serves on the Green Building Code Advisory Committee for the California Building Standards Commission that provides recommendations regarding the development of the CALGreen Code\, and he serves on the ASHREA Standard 189.1 Committee “Standard for the Design of High-Performance Green Buildings”. \nOsama Younan is a Licensed Professional Engineer\, LEED Accredited Professional\, and he oversees the operations of all the bureaus in the department. As the General Manager\, he oversees the operations of the Department’s 950 employees in the following major functional groups spread among 11 geographical locations:\n+ Permit and Engineering Bureau\n+ Inspection Bureau\n+ Code Enforcement Bureau\n+ Resource Management Bureau\n+ Technology Services Bureau\n+ Development Services Case Management Division \nFor more information about AIA LA GO!\, the AIA LA Government Outreach Committee\, please CLICK HERE.
URL:https://www.aialosangeles.org/event/roundtable-w-osama-younan-p-e-march-17-2025/
LOCATION:Virtual on Zoom
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Committees,Networking,Presentation,Roundtable
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SUMMARY:Urban Design Review Session 03.18.25
DESCRIPTION:The 2025 AIA|LA and LACP Urban Design Review Sessions\nArchitects & designers passionate about improving the design quality of newly proposed projects throughout the City of Los Angeles are encouraged to participate in the AIA|LA & Los Angeles City Planning (LACP) Professional Volunteer Program (PVP). \nWHAT:\nWe will be coordinating the following urban design review sessions\, which will serve as opportunities for leading design talent to help the Los Angles City Planning’s Urban Design Studio critically review upcoming projects throughout our City.   \nWHERE:\nAll of the sessions are held virtually on zoom. You must register to get access. \nWHEN:\nThe first\, second\, and third Tuesday of each month starting at 10am – 12pm.   Full List of Dates \nWHY:\nThe review sessions will will enable a rotating pool of architects and designers the opportunity to provide insightful and critical design feedback on pending projects that will be reviewed by the Planning Commission. As a volunteer\, you will help educate planning staff on urban design issues and complex urban typologies and you will have the chance to provide project specific urban design advice for planning staff’s consideration. \nHOW:\nWe’re involving a rotating pool of architect volunteers to attend these sessions.  Join us by registering for two or three sessions here. \nTO PREPARE:  The Resources Section my be helpful to review in advance to become more familiar with the Urban Design Studio’s three design approaches.  \n\nCitywide Design Guidelines\nAbove-Grade Parking Advisory\n\nDISCLAIMER:\nPVP discussions provide an opportunity for an open discussion with the notion that the information is to remain confidential and not shared in any other public or private forums. Anonymity shall be maintained by all PVP participants at all times. \nQuestions?  Please contact Will Wright for more information. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://www.aialosangeles.org/event/urban-design-review-session-03-18-25/
LOCATION:Virtual on Zoom
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Community,Partner Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250319T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250319T190000
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SUMMARY:Signage & Wayfinding Systems in Healthcare
DESCRIPTION:How do I get there? Where did I park? Can I get there from here?  These questions abound in healthcare spaces\, especially campuses.  \nCome spend the evening with our panel discussing how to navigate the intersections of regulatory requirements\, design\, user needs and donor opportunities.\n \nGot a specific question about signage and wayfinding? Send it along to the chairs and we’ll plan to answer it that night. \n  \nMODERATOR \n \nLydia Dillier\, AIA – Senior Architect\, Cedars Sinai Facilities\, Planning\, Design & Construction \nLydia is an Architect with an insatiable curiosity about the world around her. Working in Healthcare brings that curiosity to the forefront\, learning about her clients\, and the populations they serve. With undergraduate degrees in Sign Language and Biomedical Photography from The Rochester Institute of Technology she took those skills into her Masters program at the University of Oregon for Architecture. She has worked in both southern and northern California\, returning to Los Angeles in 2017 and opening the LA Office for Boulder Associates in 2019. Transitioning to the client side in 2024 now working for Cedars Sinai FPD&C furthering the mission of Cedars Sinai. \n  \nSPEAKERS \n \nAmber Friedline – Associate Director\, Signage and Wayfinding\, Cedars-Sinai Health System\n \nAs an integral team leader for Cedars-Sinai\, one of the largest nonprofit academic medical centers in the U.S.\, Amber has in-depth knowledge of the complexities surrounding wayfinding for a growing health system. She has planned multimillion-dollar signage systems\, successfully integrated a campus-wide digital wayfinding tool in the Cedars-Sinai app and is currently implementing a comprehensive wayfinding and branding redesign effort. \nFriedline’s professional background\, prior to joining Cedars-Sinai in 2015\, was in project management and design planning for an architectural signage company focusing on hospitals nationwide. Working side-by-side with health care leadership\, along with her knowledge of fabrication and construction techniques\, gives Amber the unique ability to understand the technical side of signage systems and wayfinding placemaking\, as well as the patient-focused needs of health care design. \n \nShel Woermbke – Principal-in-Charge Healthcare Director\, SKA Design\n \nShel Woermbke is the Managing Principal and Healthcare Project Director for SKA Design with over 25 years’ experience in the planning and design field. Prior to joining SKA Design\, she was employed by an architecture firm\, working on both residential and commercial projects. There she gained valuable experience taking projects from conception through completion. \nAs Principal-in-Charge and Director of Healthcare on a project\, Shel is responsible for the initial review of the project\, establishing the project fee\, handling all the contract matters\, staffing\, and also consult regarding design\, planning\, and permitted matters for all healthcare projects. \nShel has worked on many projects seeking LEED certification and is experienced with incorporating sustainability concepts. Our designs are compliant with Code requirements but also developed to consider the unique needs of people within the healthcare facility. \n \nHailey Ezekiel – Associate Director\, Donor Relations\, Adv Development Operations Cedars Sinai Medical Center \nHailey Ezekiel is a seasoned nonprofit professional with over 15 years of experience in the field. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in Arts Management and a Bachelor of Arts in Studio Arts from the College of Charleston in 2006. Since 2020\, she has served as the Associate Director of Donor Relations in Development at Cedars-Sinai\, where she plays a key role in donor recognition and stewardship initiatives. Signage has been an integral part of her work throughout her career\, allowing her to merge her expertise with donor engagement strategies. She is passionate about the role of signage in creating meaningful donor experiences and enhancing the built environment. \n  \nLearning Objectives – AIA CES: 1.5 LU \n1. Discuss the importance of early identification of a space’s needs for regulatory signage in a design project.\n2. Recall the priorities in signage and wayfinding design along with donor relation needs in design.\n3. Explore evolving technology’s effect on signage and wayfinding in healthcare spaces.\n4. Describe the creation and maintenance of a system wide signage and wayfinding guideline to create cohesive experiences across locations.\n \n  \nParking \nParking is available at 6500 Wilshire. \nDue to construction in the lot\, the only entrance that is open is off of San Vicente Blvd. \nYou can pull a ticket if the arms are down and proceed to park on levels P3 through P5 of the garage and take the elevator to the Ground floor to check in with security.  Parking can be paid for on the 1st floor ticket machine at valet or at the gate arm itself.
URL:https://www.aialosangeles.org/event/signage-wayfinding-systems-in-healthcare/
LOCATION:Cedars-Sinai Offices – Designed by ZGF\, 6500 Wilshire Blvd 20th Floor\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90048\, United States
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SUMMARY:Home Hardening Techniques: Fire-Resistant & Cost-Effective Rebuilding
DESCRIPTION:AIA in California Presents….\nHome Hardening Techniques: Fire-Resistant & Cost-Effective Rebuilding\nAIA in California recognizes the immense challenges facing our city and county in the wake of the tragic and devasting wildfires that have stricken the Los Angeles County region. The swift and equitable rebuilding of homes\, businesses\, and public infrastructure is paramount while simultaneously ensuring the safety\, resilience\, and long-term sustainability of our communities. \nThis program will serve as an opportunity to provide architects with practical knowledge of fire-resistant building techniques and cost-effective strategies for home hardening. \nObjectives: \n\nTo review California’s Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI) building codes and relevant updates.\nTo detail key fire-resistant construction techniques (e.g.\, ember-resistant vents\, non-combustible materials\, and tempered glass).\nTo explore cost-effective home hardening approaches for homeowners.\nTo analyze case studies of fire-resilient structures and low-cost retrofit programs.\n\n(*Virtual on Zoom.  Register below to receive the access link) \nFEATURED SPEAKERS:  (12:00pm – 1:300pm) \n\nFrank L. Frievalt – Director\, Wildland-Urban Interface Fire Institute at Cal Poly\, San Luis Obispo\nCameron Chorney\, PE  – Associate/ Senior Engineer\, RDH Los Angeles\nNate Wittasek\, P.E.\, C.F.E.I.\, LEED AP – Principal\, Simpson Gumpertz & Heger (SGH)\n\nModerated by: \n\nGreg Kochanowski\, AIA\, ASLA – Design Principal\, Practice & Founder\, The Wild: A Research Lab\nMohamed Sharif\, AIA\, RIBA – Partner\, Sharif\, Lynch: Architecture & Director\, Undergraduate Program in Architectural Studies and Graduate Program Design Faculty\, UCLA Architecture and Urban Design\n\n  \nREGISTER HERE\n  \nFEATURED SPEAKERS:\n \nFrank L. Frievalt – Director\, Wildland-Urban Interface Fire Institute at Cal Poly\, San Luis Obispo \nChief Frievalt (ret.) has served since 1979 with Special District\, City\, County\, State\, and Federal fire agencies in roles from Firefighter to Fire Chief. He holds an M.S. from Oklahoma State University in Fire and Emergency Management Administration and currently serves as Director of the Wildland-Urban Interface Fire Institute at Cal Poly\, San Luis Obispo. Frank is an SME for the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation Wildfire Advisory Council and previously served as a Senior Policy Advisor to the Western Fire Chiefs Association\, with an emphasis on the development of resilient Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) communities. His work is grounded in aligning key stakeholders around a core set of parcel and community-level mitigations that will disrupt the fire pathways that lead to conflagration. He is pursuing the actuarial valuation of risk mitigations for both the public and private sectors because we share the same desired outcome\, minimizing property loss to the peril of wildfire. \n \nCameron Chorney\, PE  – Associate/ Senior Engineer\, RDH Los Angeles \nAs an Associate and Senior Engineer\, Cameron Chorney is an integral member of RDH’s building enclosure group\, leading the development of RDH’s Southern California practice. He is experienced in both New Buildings projects as well as building enclosure assessments and renewals of Existing Buildings across the country. He specializes in high-performance building design\, including net-zero construction\, wildfire-resistant enclosures\, climate resilient enclosure design\, and the development of policies and guidelines to advance building science. Cameron is an active volunteer with AIA\, USGBC\, CSI\, and the ACE Mentor Program\, advocating for positive change in the ACE industry. \n \nNate Wittasek\, P.E.\, C.F.E.I.\, LEED AP – Principal\, Simpson Gumpertz & Heger (SGH) \nNathan B. Wittasek is a principal and vice president at Simpson Gumpertz & Heger Inc. He has more than 20 years of experience working in the fire protection and regulatory arenas. \nModerated by:\n \nGreg Kochanowski\, AIA\, ASLA – Design Principal\, Practice & Founder\, The Wild: A Research Lab \nGreg is a licensed architect\, landscape designer\, and educator in California with over 26 years of experience. His work weaves together architecture\, landscape\, and urbanism to create sustainable\, equitable\, and innovative environments that honor and enhance the unique qualities of place. Building on this foundation\, Greg’s research emphasizes holistic design processes that foster resilience and harmony between natural systems\, culture\, infrastructure\, and development\, addressing the complex challenges posed by climate change. \nGreg’s work has been featured in venues such as the Venice and Rotterdam Biennales and has received recognition\, including the Architectural League of New York’s Young Architects Forum Award and honors from the AIALA\, AIAPF\, ASLA\, and AIACA. He has presented at ASLA and AIA National Conventions\, sharing insights on Southern California’s Wildland-Urban Interface and its recurring fire\, flood\, and debris flow cycles\, exploring broader climate impacts across the Western U.S. and globally. \nHe is the author of The Wild and the upcoming Wildlands in the Expanded Field: Designing in the Pyrocene (Routledge Press\, 2026). In connection with issues of wildfire and climate\, Greg’s research also delves into affordable housing strategies aimed at addressing pressing social and environmental challenges. This includes innovative ownership models and housing solutions for vulnerable populations\, emphasizing equitable\, resilient\, and sustainable communities. \nAs Partner and Director of Design at Practice in Pasadena\, CA\, and Founder of The Wild: A Research Lab\, a nonprofit addressing urban climate issues\, he advances design research and advocacy by bridging innovative practice with critical research. He currently serves on the Board of Community Design Group and previously served as Co-President of the Los Angeles Forum for Architecture and Urban Design. \n \nMohamed Sharif\, AIA\, RIBA – Partner\, Sharif\, Lynch: Architecture & Director\, Undergraduate Program in Architectural Studies and Graduate Program Design Faculty\, UCLA Architecture and Urban Design \nMohamed Sharif is an Associate Adjunct Professor at UCLA’s Department of Architecture and Design\, where he teaches graduate and undergraduate courses and directs the undergraduate program. Recently\, he worked with Professor Hitoshi Abe on a multi-year design research platform focused on resilience and regenerative urbanism. \nHis practice\, Sharif\, Lynch: Architecture\, with Todd Lynch\, has completed several award-winning projects in Los Angeles. \nSharif’s work has been published in journals and periodicals\, including 306090\, a+u\, arq\, Constructs\, JAE\, the Getty Center\, Log\, and POOL. He served on the arq editorial board (Cambridge University Press\, 2006–2016) and was President of the Los Angeles Forum for Architecture and Urban Design (2007–2009)\, later joining its Advisory Board (2010–2016). \nRESOURCE LINKS: \nAIACA Hardening for Wildfire Resilience \nAIA California published an article discussing the impacts of wildfires in California and the importance of hardening both the site and structure to limit destruction. The piece emphasizes that wildfires create significant financial burdens and highlights strategies to enhance resilience. \nhttps://aiacalifornia.org/news/hardening-for-wildfire-resilience/ \nContinuing Education: Wildfire-Adapted Design \nAn article in Architectural Record discusses the importance of hardening homes against fire in tandem with other measures\, most critically\, defensible space. It emphasizes that while hardening homes is essential\, it must be complemented by other strategies to effectively mitigate wildfire risks. \nhttps://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/14853-continuing-education-wildfire-adapted-design#continuing-education \nSustainable Defensible Space \nCreated by the Resource Conservation District of the Santa Monica Mountains\, along with a diverse steering committee of experts\, this project focuses on offering solutions to improve resilience and resource conservation values\, and resistance of structures to wildfire loss for developed properties in the SMMNRA by improving management by homeowners of their defensible space zone.  The site has an additional “Resources” tab for more detailed information and links to associated agencies. \nwww.defensiblespace.org \nRockwool/RDH Technical Bulletin: https://www.rockwool.com/syssiteassets/o2-rockwool/documentation/technical-bulletins/residential/rockwool—building-with-stone-wool-in-wildfire-prone-areas.pdf?f=20250311140839 \nSFPE WUI Handbook: https://www.sfpe.org/wuihandbook/home \nNFPA Wildfire Resources: https://www.nfpa.org/education-and-research/wildfire \n2022 CBC – Chapter 7A – https://up.codes/viewer/california/ca-building-code-2022/chapter/7A/sfm-materials-and-construction-methods-for-exterior-wildfire-exposure#7A \nCalfire WUI Listed Products – https://osfm.fire.ca.gov/what-we-do/fire-engineering-and-investigations/building-materials-listing \nIBHS Wildfire Research – https://ibhs.org/risk-research/wildfire/ \n  \n  \n \nREGISTER HERE\n 
URL:https://www.aialosangeles.org/event/home-hardening-techniques/
LOCATION:Virtual on Zoom
CATEGORIES:Architecture in Healthcare Committee,Committees,Networking,Presentation
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