BEGIN:VCALENDAR
VERSION:2.0
PRODID:-//AIA Los Angeles - ECPv6.15.17.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN
CALSCALE:GREGORIAN
METHOD:PUBLISH
X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.aialosangeles.org
X-WR-CALDESC:Events for AIA Los Angeles
REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H
X-Robots-Tag:noindex
X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H
BEGIN:VTIMEZONE
TZID:America/Los_Angeles
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0800
TZOFFSETTO:-0700
TZNAME:PDT
DTSTART:20240310T100000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0700
TZOFFSETTO:-0800
TZNAME:PST
DTSTART:20241103T090000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0800
TZOFFSETTO:-0700
TZNAME:PDT
DTSTART:20250309T100000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0700
TZOFFSETTO:-0800
TZNAME:PST
DTSTART:20251102T090000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0800
TZOFFSETTO:-0700
TZNAME:PDT
DTSTART:20260308T100000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0700
TZOFFSETTO:-0800
TZNAME:PST
DTSTART:20261101T090000
END:STANDARD
END:VTIMEZONE
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250401T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250401T120000
DTSTAMP:20260727T162648
CREATED:20250214T204945Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250214T205332Z
UID:114737-1743501600-1743508800@www.aialosangeles.org
SUMMARY:Urban Design Review Session 04.01.25
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-04-01-25/
LOCATION:Virtual on Zoom
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Community,Partner Program
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.aialosangeles.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Urban-Design-Review-Cal-976x706-1.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250402T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250402T130000
DTSTAMP:20260727T162648
CREATED:20250304T185603Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250305T201003Z
UID:115335-1743595200-1743598800@www.aialosangeles.org
SUMMARY:AIA|LA & LADWP Development Services:  2025 Quarterly Meetings
DESCRIPTION:AIA|LA & LADWP Development Services: 2025 Quarterly Meetings\n\nThis is a virtual meeting hosted on LADPW’s WebEx platform. Please register in advance to receive the link to access the meeting. \nThese quarterly meetings serve as an opportunity for AIA members to connect directly with LADWP leadership and to discuss opportunities and strategies to improve development services. \nThe schedule for 2025: \nWednesday\, April 2 (12pm – 1pm)\nWednesday\, June 4 (12pm – 1pm)\nWednesday\, September 24 (12pm – 1:30pm) – in person. Location TBD in Downtown LA (AIA to identify host location)\nWednesday\, November 5 (12pm – 1pm) \nPlease share your specific issues\, recommendations\, challenges\, and/or questions in advance\, and we’ll add them to the agenda for each meeting.  Email us here = Will@aialosangeles.org. \n\n\n\n\n\nMORE CONTEXT:\nFor the past 36+ months\, AIA Los Angeles and LADWP have been organizing a quarterly series of roundtable discussions\, which serve as an opportunity to further connect the architecture community and LADWP development services personnel. These quarterly roundtables help to establish a more collaborative partnership and facilitate opportunities to identify solutions to achieve mutually beneficial outcomes. \nIn general\, the quarterly meetings serve as forums to: \n1. Build trust and understanding between LADWP personnel and the private sector (architects/ designers/ engineers).\n2. Develop compassion and empathy to better understand each other’s professional priorities and implementation tactics.\n3. Allow idea exchange and interaction — to learn from each other and to test out new methods and performance standards.\n4. Establish greater context for how environmental justice\, shade equity\, climate mitigation\, urban heat island\, tree canopy\, building decarbonization\, housing affordability\, 100% electrification\, on-site generation\, and urban design are all inter-related (and therefore require a more connected partnership between LADWP and the architecture community implementing the infrastructure framework to address all of these inter-related challenges).\n5. Expedite and streamline LADPW’s development services. \nMore specifically\, the quarterly forums allow for: \n1. Improve the architects’ understanding of specific LADWP rules\, regulations\, standards\, and procedures – and offer helpful insight on how to better improve those specific regulations and standards to achieve more optimal outcomes.\n2. Create pathways to achieve greater flexibility and clarity of purpose for why certain variances and modifications are necessary\, helpful\, and/or mutually beneficial.\n3. Identify obstacles to implementation\n4. Establish pilot programs to test out new ideas and innovative solutions.\n5. Establish an inventory of code-related obstacles and analyze which codes and regulations may need to be modified/ altered to achieve more effective outcomes\n6. Map out strategies for how to better leverage resources\n7. Prioritize changes in equipment size\, models\, standards\, and ‘cultural habits’ that can assist in delivering positive results (healthier urban design\, greater biodiversity\, safer working conditions\, a more beautiful and less stressful public realm\, etc.)\n8. Identify opportunities to leverage best practices from Southern California Edison as it relate to design standards and protocols that promote more verdant ecosystems in integration with utility infrastructure (relationship between street trees and landscaping w/ utility infrastructure\, etc) and the ability to utilize alternative materials that promote a ‘greener\,’ and less stressful public realm.\n9. The exploration of third-party services\, peer review\, and self-certification\, etc. \nSome of the direct outcomes achieved to date include: \n1. Improved staffing and processing times at BOE for utility permits\n2. More permissible variances for staging areas and transformer pads\, etc.\n3. Streamlined processes for 100% affordable housing (ED #1)\n4. Amortization of line extensions\, etc\n5. Deeper trust between AIA Los Angeles and LADWP leadership \nIn the future\, as the impact of these sessions further evolves and demonstrates results\, we’d like to make certain: \n1. These forums serve as a model for how other LA City departments can deepen relationships with the private sector to achieve mutually beneficial outcomes.\n2. Deepen the trust between LADWP and the citizens/ residents/ professionals/ clients it serves. \nWe applaud LADWP’s leadership in prioritizing the partnership between AIA Los Angeles and the utility. If LADWP’s communication team can help us communicate and celebrate the impact of these forums\, the general public will benefit from a deeper understanding of how public and private partnerships can help achieve positive results for all. \nFor more information about AIA LA GO!\, the AIA LA Government Outreach Committee\, please CLICK HERE.
URL:https://www.aialosangeles.org/event/aiala-ladwp-development-services-2025-quarterly-meetings-april-2-2025/
LOCATION:Virtual on Zoom
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Committees,Networking,Presentation,Roundtable
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.aialosangeles.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/LADWP-Quarterly-Series-591x591-1.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250405T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250405T140000
DTSTAMP:20260727T162648
CREATED:20250312T213312Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250312T213312Z
UID:115605-1743843600-1743861600@www.aialosangeles.org
SUMMARY:Design by Diversity: César Pelli Day
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we celebrate César Pelli\, known for designing some of the world’s tallest buildings including 777 Tower in DTLA\, for our 2025 Block Party at Pasadena City College! Come to meet hundreds of volunteers from across Los Angeles\, including architects\, engineers\, contractors\, designers\, and non-profit organizations to learn more about career paths and opportunities.\nDxD Day is a once-yearly event that includes a variety of ways to engage\, from information on the AEC (Architecture\, Engineering\, and Construction) industry and activity booths to mentoring sessions\, exhibitions\, speakers\, and more. This free event is open to the public and welcomes students of all ages\, parents\, educators\, professionals\, and community members. \nDxD Day hosts partners from across the fields of architecture\, art\, design\, construction\, and engineering\, all of whom will have amazing activities for students of all ages! Are you (or your child) a student with unique talents and an interest in any related fields? We have nearly hundreds of volunteers available at the Block Party to share their experiences and perspectives on how to pursue potential AEC career paths. \nThis event is FREE and open to all!
URL:https://www.aialosangeles.org/event/design-by-diversity-cesar-pelli-day/
LOCATION:Pasadena City College\, 1570 E Colorado Blvd.\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91106
CATEGORIES:ACLA
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.aialosangeles.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Design-by-Diversity-Day-César-Pelli-cal-976x706-1.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250405T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250405T130000
DTSTAMP:20260727T162648
CREATED:20250305T232157Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250318T173946Z
UID:115364-1743854400-1743858000@www.aialosangeles.org
SUMMARY:Women Leading Design: Ghazal Khezri - Sandi Simon Center Tour
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for a tour of Chapman University’s Sandi Simon Center for Dance in Orange\, CA. The tour will be led by Ghazal Khezri\, AIA\, Director at LOHA. The Sandi Simon Center for Dance is an adaptive reuse education and performing arts center at Chapman University that redefines a former orange packing house. LOHA’s adaptive reuse strategy opens the structure with a calculated cut through the original floor\, allowing a reorganization into three levels and forming a new circulation through the former packing house. The Sandi Simon Center for Dance houses studio spaces for one-on-one and small groups instruction\, performance space for small concerts and master classes\, and a faculty studio and offices. The center addresses not only the studio and classroom needs of the dance program\, but also provides spaces for students to socially engage as well. \nWhile you are in Orange\, CA\, you can make a day of it and visit the Hilbert Museum and the Orange County Museum of Art. Both projects were featured in the Women Leading Design Panel at POWERFUL XI! \n  \nSPEAKER \n \nGhazal Khezri\, AIA – Director\, LOHA\n \nGhazal Khezri\, AIA\, is a director at LOHA. She has been practicing for 15 years and led the design team on projects such as Sandi Simon Center for Dance\, Esri Campus Center\, La Cienega\, and 3434 Wesley. She has contributed to a diverse project typology\, from cultural institutions\, housing\, and mixed-use to installations and objects. Ghazal’s design approach leans heavily on finding adventurous solutions responsive to the context\, culture\, and ecology of the place to bring joy and welcome transformation. Her ongoing interest includes unlocking new possibilities by questioning when to use an existing building instead of building a new one. \n  \n  \nLEARNING OBJECTIVES\n\nAIA CES: 1.0 LU|HSW Approved \nParticipants will become familiar with the Sandi Simon Center for Dance\, an adaptive reuse education and performing arts center at Chapman University designed by LOHA\, that redefines a former orange packing house. \nParticipants will be able to explain how LOHA’s adaptive reuse strategy opens the structure with a calculated cut through the original floor\, allowing a reorganization into three levels and forming a new circulation through the former packing house. \nParticipants will review the history of the original structure. Originally built as a two-story headquarters for the Santiago Orange Growers Association in 1918\, the post and beam heavy timber frame building is representative of the industrial vernacular style of its time. Villa Park Orchards Association took over the building in the late 1960s to expand its operations. Chapman University’s purchase of the building signifies a dedication to the preservation of this local historic landmark. \nParticipants will explore the Center’s studio spaces for one-on-one and small groups instruction\, performance space for small concerts and master classes\, and a faculty studio and offices. The center addresses not only the studio and classroom needs of the dance program\, but also provides spaces for students to socially engage as well. \nParticipants will experience the daylighting afforded by the redesign. Entering through the courtyard on the bottom floor\, sunlight that was central to the growth of the oranges permeates this entryway arriving at each of the floors and introduces a multi floor atrium in which galleries transition into dance studios and communal spaces transition into classrooms. \n\n\n  \nPARKING \nStreet parking is available.
URL:https://www.aialosangeles.org/event/women-leading-design-ghazal-khezri-sandi-simon-center-tour/
LOCATION:Chapman University’s Sandi Simon Center for Dance\, 350 N Cypress St\, Orange\, CA\, 92866\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.aialosangeles.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/WiA-WLD_Khezri.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250408T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250408T120000
DTSTAMP:20260727T162648
CREATED:20250214T205052Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250214T205240Z
UID:114740-1744106400-1744113600@www.aialosangeles.org
SUMMARY:Urban Design Review Session 04.08.25
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-04-08-25/
LOCATION:Virtual on Zoom
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Community,Partner Program
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.aialosangeles.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Urban-Design-Review-Cal-976x706-1.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250409T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250409T133000
DTSTAMP:20260727T162648
CREATED:20250324T195033Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250402T183351Z
UID:115877-1744200000-1744205400@www.aialosangeles.org
SUMMARY:Landscape & Defensible Space: Designing for Fire Safety
DESCRIPTION:AIA in California Presents….\nLandscape & Defensible Space: Designing for Fire Safety\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 educate architects on the critical role of landscape design and defensible space in creating fire-resistant properties. \nObjectives: \n\nReview updated state and local landscape codes for fire-prone areas.\nDetail best practices for creating defensible space zones (0-100 ft).\nDiscuss low-water\, fire-resistant planting strategies.\nAnalyze case studies of successful defensible space implementation.\n\n(*Virtual on Zoom.  Register below to receive the access link) \nFEATURED SPEAKERS:  (12:00pm – 1:30pm) \n\nMelanie Buffa\, ASLA – President-Elect\, SoCal ASLA\nStephanie Landregan\, FASLA – Director\, Landscape Architecture\, UCLA Extension\nElisa Read Pappaterra\, ASLA – Founder\, Studio Pappaterra\nClark Stevens\, NCARB – Director of Resource Design\, Resource Conservation District of the Santa Monica Mountains (RCDSMM)\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 \nMelanie Buffa\, ASLA – President-Elect\, SoCal ASLA \nMelanie is a landscape designer with over 10 years of professional landscape construction documentation and project administration\, leading the implementation of projects ranging from public\, multi-family housing\, and residential throughout Southern California. \nShe brings a deep knowledge of all aspects of horticulture and ecology of the varied climates of California. Melanie has worked for large-scale landscape contractors and commercial nurseries collaborating with designers and builders on complex landscape installations. Melanie now serves as president-elect of the Southern California chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects and has led discussions about fire resiliency and regenerative design. \n \nStephanie Landregan\, FASLA – Director\, Landscape Architecture\, UCLA Extension \nStephanie Landregan\, FASLA\, is the Director for the Landscape Architecture Program and the Horticulture & Gardening Program at UCLA Extension. Her studios focus on collaboration with government agencies to provide solutions via community-based design. Her areas of teaching include natural systems design\, green infrastructure stormwater design\, community facilitation\, water conservation design and installation\, and pollinator design. \nStephanie is one of the co-founders of Altadena Green\, a fire response group working to save the private trees in Altadena. She is the Governor’s landscape architect appointee to the State Mining and Geology Board\, presently serving for her third 4-year term (2022-2026). Stephanie is one of two So California Council ASLA Directors. She served on the City of Los Angeles Parks Advisory Board for Augustus Hawkins Nature Park. Stephanie’s past service includes as a Planning Commissioner (2009-17)\, Historic Preservation Commissioner (2006-2009)\, and Design Review Board member (1996-2004)\, for the City of Glendale\, California. In 2000\, 2006\, and 2010 Landregan was appointed by three Speakers of the Assembly to serve on the State of California Landscape Architects Technical Committee (LATC) and served for 13 years. Stephanie was one of the founding board members of the Glendale Parks and Open Space Foundation (2010-2013) and has served on both national and international associations’ Executive Boards. \nIn 2014 Stephanie was chosen as one of the first 40 women as an LA Biz Woman of Influence. In 2012\, Ms. Landregan was nominated by the City of Glendale and was selected for the Distinguished Leadership Award\, Citizen Planner by the APA-Los Angeles area. Stephanie was made a Fellow of the American Society of Landscape Architects in 2010 for her service to the profession. \nMs. Landregan is a registered licensed landscape architect in the State of California\, 4093\, and a LEED Accredited Professional BD+C. She holds a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Kentucky in 3-Dimensional Design and a Master of Science in Project Management from UW Platteville. She holds a Certificate in Landscape Architecture from the UCLA Extension Program. In May of 2021\, Stephanie became a certified apprentice beekeeper with the California Master Beekeeper Program. \n \nElisa Read Pappaterra\, ASLA – Founder\, Studio Pappaterra \nElisa Read Pappaterra is an internationally recognized\, award-winning landscape architect specializing in fire ecology and horticulture. Based in California\, she is renowned for designing botanically rich\, sustainable\, and Firewise landscapes. Her expertise extends across the landscape\, nursery\, and botanical communities\, where she is celebrated for her deep plant knowledge\, appreciation for rare species\, and commitment to environmentally sensitive design. Her holistic approach—summarized in her philosophy\, “from soil to soul”—integrates ecological and cultural elements to create meaningful landscapes. \nAs the founder and principal of studio pappaterra\, Elisa has built a practice dedicated to enhancing the Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI) through education and innovative design. She collaborates with botanists\, arborists\, and fire mitigation specialists to develop resilient\, ecologically sound landscapes that balance beauty with fire prevention and long-term sustainability. \nRecent Work & Accomplishments:\nSince 2020\, Elisa has led research and design initiatives in Firewise landscaping. In partnership with the Resource Conservation District of the Santa Monica Mountains\, she co-created DefensibleSpace.org\, a platform advocating for sustainable\, fire-adaptive practices in Southern California. As part of this initiative\, she provides expert landscape consultations to homeowners in fire-prone California Counties\, advancing public awareness and best practices for wildfire resilience. \n  \n \nClark Stevens\, NCARB – Director of Resource Design\, Resource Conservation District of the Santa Monica Mountains (RCDSMM) \nA practicing architect for 30 years\, Clark Stevens (he/him)\, Architect\, NCARB is a leader in conservation-based planning and design for ecologically and culturally critical landscapes in the American West\, Tribal and Hawaiian lands\, coastal California\, Santa Monica Mountains and Upper Los Angeles River watershed. Clark served both as Executive Officer and Principal Architect of the RCDSMM for 15 years. Under his leadership\, the RCDSMM’s capacity\, staffing\, and budget grew exponentially\, culminating with LA County LAFCo’s approval of the expansion of its Sphere of Influence to include the entire Rim of The Valley region. \nWith the hiring of our District Manager in 2024\, Clark now focuses full-time on leading the unique integrated resource design program and projects for which the RCDSMM has become known. His work includes regional habitat connectivity planning\, the design of interpretive ‘learning landscapes’\, the creation of new topographies and bathymetries in coastal and riparian landscapes\, and the design of wildlife passage strategies and architecture. \n\n\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
URL:https://www.aialosangeles.org/event/landscape-defensible-space-designing-for-fire-safety/
LOCATION:Virtual on Zoom
CATEGORIES:Architecture in Healthcare Committee,Committees,Networking,Presentation
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.aialosangeles.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Fire-Related-Webinar-Landscape-Defensible-Space-1200x800-1.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250418T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250418T160000
DTSTAMP:20260727T162648
CREATED:20250213T014350Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250226T182309Z
UID:114567-1744963200-1744992000@www.aialosangeles.org
SUMMARY:1.5°C Symposium 2025
DESCRIPTION:55 Years of Earth Day: Where Do We Stand? \nOn Friday April 18th\, 2025\, we are excited to host the 8th annual 1.5°C Symposium on Climate Change in Los Angeles\, CA. This year’s Symposium\, organized by the AIA Los Angeles’s Committee on the Environment\, celebrates the 55th anniversary of Earth Day. This important milestone presents a unique opportunity for reflection\, allowing us to evaluate the tangible outcomes that have emerged from the environmental movement\, while simultaneously envisioning the future trajectory for our planet as we continue to develop creative solutions in the fight against climate change. \nThe Lunch Think Sessions at AIA LA’s 1.5°C Symposium provide an intimate setting for open-ended discussions led by experts in sustainability\, resilience\, and design innovation. Each table offers 10-12 attendees the opportunity to engage with a thought leader\, diving into critical topics without rigid agendas—allowing conversations to flow organically and spark new ideas. \nThis year’s sessions will emphasize resilient design strategies\, climate adaptation\, and the role of architects in creating solutions that not only mitigate climate impacts but also protect vulnerable communities. Join us for an inspiring exchange of ideas and actionable insights.
URL:https://www.aialosangeles.org/event/1-5c-symposium-2025/
LOCATION:LADWP John Ferraro Building\, 111 N Hope St\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90012\, United States
CATEGORIES:Committee on the Environment,Conference,Networking,Panel,Presentation,Professional Development,Reception
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.aialosangeles.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/1.5-Degrees-Feature-Image976x706.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250419T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250419T120000
DTSTAMP:20260727T162648
CREATED:20250324T214541Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250328T170722Z
UID:115890-1745056800-1745064000@www.aialosangeles.org
SUMMARY:SAC Health Brier Campus Tour
DESCRIPTION:SAC Health Brier Medical is a new 280\,000 SF five-story adaptive reuse outpatient facility in San Bernardino\, CA. \nAs the nation’s largest specialty-based and teaching health center\, SAC Health is committed to providing health equity for underserved populations. The mission of the SAC Health System is to provide vulnerable populations with an environment for patient healing and community empowerment. Recently completed phase-1 scope of the project includes 6 primary and specialty clinics\, a school of dentistry\, after hours clinic with Imaging services as well as community resource center to provide free counseling and support services for the local community. \nSAC Health Brier Project employed a unique approach to minimizing carbon footprint during construction. The original structure was designed as a bank call center with a raised floor system. The owner and project team’s goal were to minimize intervention and alteration of the existing structure and utilize the existing structure and systems to their full capacity. As a result\, the team came up with solutions to maintain existing systems and reuse the core and shell of the building without significant alterations. \n  \nLearning Objectives \nAIA CES: 2 LU|HSW \nAdaptive Reuse in Healthcare Design – Participants will examine how the SAC Health Brier Medical project successfully transformed a former bank call center into a state-of-the-art outpatient medical facility\, maximizing the use of existing infrastructure while minimizing costly structural modifications. \nEnvironmental and Sustainability Benefits – Participants will explore how the project’s adaptive reuse approach significantly reduced its carbon footprint by preserving key building components\, optimizing existing systems\, and employing sustainable construction practices. \nAdvancing Health Equity for Underserved Populations – Participants will be able to explain how SAC Health’s mission-driven approach provides best-in-class specialty and primary care services to vulnerable communities\, integrating innovative solutions for accessibility and comprehensive patient support. \nSpecialty and Teaching Institution Design Considerations – Participants will become familiar with the unique facility requirements of a specialty-based teaching health center\, including the integration of medical training spaces\, advanced imaging services\, and a dental school within a multidisciplinary outpatient setting. \n  \nLocation & Parking Info \nLocations for carpooling from LA will be sent with the event confirmation email- \nPlease email ken@lightbuilddesign.com if you volunteer to drive. \nParking info forthcoming.
URL:https://www.aialosangeles.org/event/sac-health-brier-campus-tour/
LOCATION:SAC Health Brier Medical\, 1003 E. Brier Drive\, San Bernardino\, CA\, 92408\, United States
CATEGORIES:Healthcare,Professional Development,Tours
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.aialosangeles.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/SAC-Health.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250422T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250422T123000
DTSTAMP:20260727T162648
CREATED:20250317T233212Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250318T182040Z
UID:115709-1745319600-1745325000@www.aialosangeles.org
SUMMARY:LADWP Commercial Incentives Program
DESCRIPTION:AIA Los Angeles Presents…\nLADWP Commercial Incentives Program\nIt pays to design greener and build smarter. Let LADWP show you how. LADWP Zero By Design encourages developers to build more sustainably by providing financial incentives for commercial and high-rise multifamily new construction projects that exceed Title 24 or industry standards. Receive owner incentives to help offset the added costs of building more efficiently. Design Teams may also be eligible for incentives by attaining aggressive energy savings goals. \n(*Virtual on Zoom.  Register below to receive the access link) \nFEATURED SPEAKER:  \nClarissa Segovia-Beatriz – Utility Services Specialist\, Los Angeles Department of Water and Power \n  \nREGISTER HERE\nFEATURED SPEAKER:\n \nClarissa Segovia-Beatriz – Utility Services Specialist\, Los Angeles Department of Water and Power \nClarissa Segovia-Beatriz\, Utility Services Specialist\, has been a Sustainability Advocate with the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) for over 10 years. She is currently a program manager for the LADWP Zero By Design new construction incentive program\, in addition to the LADWP Business Offerings for Sustainable Solutions program\, which provide incentives for commercial energy efficiency and electrification measures. \nREGISTER HERE\n  \nRESOURCES: \nLADWP Zero By Design \nBusiness Offerings for Sustainable Solutions (BOSS)
URL:https://www.aialosangeles.org/event/ladwp-commercial-incentives-program/
LOCATION:Virtual on Zoom
CATEGORIES:Architecture in Healthcare Committee,Committees,Networking,Presentation
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.aialosangeles.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/LADWP-Boss-program.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250423T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250423T120000
DTSTAMP:20260727T162648
CREATED:20250325T235111Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250327T211213Z
UID:115955-1745402400-1745409600@www.aialosangeles.org
SUMMARY:AIA|LA Presents...Empowering Design: Navigating and Leveraging the New Zoning Code
DESCRIPTION:AIA|LA Presents…\nEmpowering Design: Navigating and Leveraging the New Zoning Code\n\nAIA|LA invites you to join us on April 23 (10am) for a virtual workshop with Los Angeles City Planning.  This workshop will serve as an interactive forum to gain a deeper understanding of the New Zoning Code’s structure and content. \nThis comprehensive training program equips participants with the essential skills to navigate the new code and apply its regulations to real-world projects. Participants will learn to utilize the Interactive Web-Based Zoning Code portal\, determine project feasibility\, and identify opportunities for design excellence. \nAmple time will be made available for a Q&A with the city planners. \nThis virtual workshop is free with advance RSVP. \nFEATURED SPEAKERS: \nErick Lopez – Senior City Planner\, New Code Implementation Section\, Los Angeles City Planning \nVeena Snehansh – City Planner\, New Code Implementation Section\, Los Angeles City Planning \n  \nREGISTER HERE\n\nRESOURCES:\n\nNew Zoning Code (interactive site)\nNew Zoning Code (AmLegal version; static)\nNew Zoning Code Department Webpage\nDowntown Community Plan\nDowntown CPIO\n\n\n\n\n\nErick Lopez – Senior City Planner\, New Code Implementation Section\, Los Angeles City Planning \nWith more than two decades in the field of planning\, Erick Lopez has a steady history of initiating\, managing\, and completing major initiatives; most notable of which is the development of an entirely new Zoning Code for the City of Los Angeles. He has a demonstrated ability to build consensus among various stakeholders with diverse interests which has led to significant improvements in public outreach policies and engagement techniques. Erick’s work has led to major innovations in the overall concept of zoning and administration\, and his unique understanding of current and emerging technology has led to the modernization of workflows that will lead to significant cost savings\, as well as the creation of first-of-their-kind planning tools. \n\n  \n \n\nVeena Snehansh – City Planner\, New Code Implementation Section\, Los Angeles City Planning \n\nVeena Snehansh is a City Planner with the City of Los Angeles\, Department of City Planning. She is passionate about leveraging her diverse experience in land use\, environmental analysis\, architecture\, and transportation planning to create lasting\, positive impacts for communities. Most recently\, she contributed to the ambitious Downtown Community Plan\, which focuses on attracting more housing and jobs to the City’s core while fostering a vibrant and inclusive downtown. She also played a key role in shaping the transformational New Zoning Code\, helping to translate distinct policy goals into zoning. Veena holds a Master’s degree in Urban and Regional Planning from UCLA. \nFor more information about AIA LA GO!\, the AIA LA Government Outreach Committee\, please CLICK HERE. \n  \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://www.aialosangeles.org/event/empowering-design-navigating-and-leveraging-the-new-zoning-code/
LOCATION:Virtual on Zoom
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Committees,Networking,Presentation,Roundtable
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.aialosangeles.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/202503_AIA_CalendarGraphic_NewZoningCode-706x706-1.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250425T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250425T200000
DTSTAMP:20260727T162648
CREATED:20250416T162530Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250416T162530Z
UID:116760-1745604000-1745611200@www.aialosangeles.org
SUMMARY:Healing the Heart of LA Exhibition Opening Reception
DESCRIPTION:Cost: $25. Ticket purchase here: Healing the Heart of LA.  Proceeds support FORT: LA.\n\nHealing the Heart of LA Exhibition Opening Reception\n\n\nFORT: LA’s  Healing the Heart of LA Design Competition invited architects and designers to reimagine one or more of Los Angeles’ historically\, culturally\, and beloved public or semi-public sites that were lost in the recent LA Fires. Sites include Altadena’s Bunny Museum\, Scripps Hall and Park Planned Homes by Gregory Ain\, Pacific Palisades’ Will Rogers Ranch House\, Business Block and Corpus Christi Church\, and Malibu’s Reel Inn\, Moonshadows and Feed Bin\, among others.\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin FORT: LA\, ACLA and AIA|LA on April 25th for an evening of inspiring design celebrating the competition entrants and winner. The night will include light bites and specialty cocktails\, such as The Heartitecture Highball and The Fortitude Tonic.\n\n\nCost: $25. Ticket purchase here: Healing the Heart of LA.  Proceeds support FORT: LA.\n\n \n\n\nWhen: April 25th 6:00–8:00 PM \n\n\nWhere: Center for Communities\, 4450 West Adams Blvd.\, Los Angeles\, CA 90016\n\n\nCost: $25. Ticket purchase here: Healing the Heart of LA.  Proceeds support FORT: LA.\n\n\nExhibition Dates: April 25-May 1\n\n\nMore info: https://www.fortla.org/healing-the-heart-of-la/ or ac-la.org.
URL:https://www.aialosangeles.org/event/healing-the-heart-of-la-exhibition-opening-reception/
LOCATION:Center for Communities\, 4450 West Adams\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90016
CATEGORIES:ACLA
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR