You could win up to $7,000! Design has the power to solve some of the biggest issues facing cities today. We believe these stories are among the most important stories we can tell. The AIA Film Challenge is a film contest that amplifies these stories—architects partnering with communities and civic leaders to design a healthy, …
By: Michael Malinowski, FAIA Code Change = Climate Action Straight from AIA CA AIA California mirrors the architectural profession in making environmental stewardship and climate action central to its strategy and actions. Considered through this lens, even something as seemingly mundane as code development takes on new importance. This shift was presaged in 2018, when …
July 2020: Snapshot MISSION: AIA California, in collaboration with local components, is dedicated to serving its members, advancing the value of architects, and improving the quality of the built environment. GOAL #1: MEMBERSHIP Develop the next generation of leaders in the profession, and engage members to create an architectural community. GOAL #2: ADVOCACY …
Join the AIASF Fresh Brew Conversations! Fresh Brew is a series of online morning conversations covering a variety of topics about all things architecture and design. Fresh Brew aims to provide the general public and industry professionals with engaging dialogue and to provide a space for inspiration during these challenging times. From Graph …
You’re Virtually Invited! SSMC’s 2020 AWARDS CELEBRATION – July 10, 6:30-7:30PM – Remember to Register today for SSMC’s 21st Annual Awards celebration. Come honor and be inspired by this year’s winners. Together, we are a force for good. Sustainability Awards: County Supervisor Dave Pine Campaign for Fossil Free Buildings in Silicon Valley County Office of Education’s Environmental …
Free AIAU Courses for AIA Members From AIA National To help you navigate these uncertain times, we’re making some of AIAU’s best business and tech courses available to AIA members for free. Learn valuable skills about virtual practice, successful business strategies, risk management, and more from some of the most innovative architects, firms, and …
The City Council of Redwood City is investigating an all-electric Reach Codes ordinance to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by requiring newly constructed buildings to be all-electric and more energy efficient. The proposed Reach Codes could include certain exceptions. The City is seeking feedback through an online survey to evaluate how the proposed Reach Codes, and …
Remembering George Cintel, AIA AIA mourns the passing of former AIASMC 1991 Chapter President George Cintel, 80, who passed away on June 15, 2020 in San Mateo, CA. He was born March 27, 1940 to Arthur and Margaret Cintel. He spent most of his childhood in St. Louis, Missouri, before moving to San Mateo, …
Registration is now open for BIM BOP 2020: THE 14TH ANNUAL USC BIM CONFERENCE It’s on-line. It’s free. Thursday, July 9, 2020 (8:45 am – 2:30 pm Pacific Daylight Time) Friday, July 10, 2020 (8:45 am – 1:15 pm Pacific Daylight Time) Please download the conference schedule on the website. It has everything …
COTE – Committee on the Environment: MASS TIMBER: How it could save the world! This program explains why increased forest protection and improved stewardship are key to addressing the climate crisis and reducing the embodied carbon of wood products — and how the green building movement can help. Learning objectives: Forests’ role in combatting …