COMMITTEES
PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE COMMITTEE
PHOTO: Tibby Rothman

The committee’s focus is business issues relating to Architecture and Engineering contracting practices at home and abroad with emphasis on lectures, programs and events that highlight technology related to the delivery of Architectural and Engineering services.

Interested in contributing to the work of this committee?  Contact us today!


COMMITTEE CHAIRS
Chair
Anne Algaze, AIA, CID, LEED AP, IIDA
Vice Chair
TBD
Past Chair
Chun Liu, AIA, LEED AP, WELL AP
STAFF LIAISON
Will Wright, Hon. AIALA
Director, Government & Public Affairs
STAFF LIAISON
Erika Pendergraff
Manager, Events + Awards

Events
January 20, 2026
Meet the Practices - HOK LA

Technology in Architectural Practice (TAP) Subcommittee

The AIA|LA Technology in Architectural Practice (TAP) Subcommittee works with the Practice Committee to promote and accelerate digital transformation in the Architectural practice in the Los Angeles Area, connecting local communities through education, dialog, and adoption of technologies in the built environment.


TAP Chair
Melvin Williams, III Assoc. AIA
Regional Practice Technology Leader, HKS
TAP Vice Chair
Thelsa Collier, Int’l Assoc. AIA
Design Technology Manager, HNTB
TAP Past Chair
Nicole Buhles, ACM, CM-BIM, Assoc. AIA
Associate Principal Practice Technology Leader, HED