• AIA/LA Committees

Committee List

• 2010 AIA Los Angeles Committee List
• 2010 AIA Los Angeles Organization Chart
• 2x8 Committee
• Academic Outreach Committee
• Architecture for Health Care
• Building Enclosure Council
• Building Performance and Regulations
• CADD Users Group
• Committee on the Environment (COTE)
• Computer Committee
• Design Awards
• Emerging Professionals
• Fellows Nominating Committee

• Historic Resources Committee
• Interior Architecture
• International Practice Committee
• Legislative Day
• Masters of Architecture
• Mobius LA
• Nominations Committee
• Past Presidents
• Political Outreach Committee
• Practice Committee
• Strategic Planning
• Technology in Architectural Practice Committee
• Urban Design

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2010 AIA Los Angeles Committee List

A complete listing of 2010 AIA Los Angeles Committees, including contact information for Chairs, Vice-Chairs, Past-Chairs and Staff Liaisons.

2010 AIA Los Angeles Organization Chart

The 2010 AIA Los Angeles Organization Chart graphically illustrates the relationships of the Executive Committee, the Board of Directors, Portfolios and Committees.

2x8 Committee

Highlighted by an annual exhibition, the 2x8 Program showcases students and projects from local schools that exemplify the unequaled diversity of architecture and design programs available in the Los Angeles area.

Recent Blog Posts:

• 2x8 Committee - back in production
• 2x8 announces 2010 exhibit and scholarship name

Academic Outreach Committee

The AIA/Los Angeles’ Academic Outreach Committee (AOC) is engaged in a continuous effort to develop connections between local schools and the architecture profession, with the hope of establishing a strong foundation for ongoing collaboration.

Architecture for Health Care

Facilitates networking in the architectural community to share information relating to health facility planning/design/construction, changes in regulatory trends, technology, delivery of care, resources and opportunities.

Building Enclosure Council

Kindly take note that the Feb. 18 meeting will be held instead at the Wilshire Grand, a block away from the original venue of SGH, Simpson Gumpertz & Heger.

The purpose of the Building Enclosure Council is to promote and encourage discussion, training, education, technology transfer, the exchange of information about local issues and cases, relevant weather conditions, and all matters concerning building enclosures and the related science.

Building Performance and Regulations

Reviews issues affecting building performance and current building codes, regulations and ordinances, as well as accesses the pending or newly enacted revisions and their impact on the technical aspects of building design and performance.

CADD Users Group

Encourages the understanding and use of computer aided drafting software.

Committee on the Environment (COTE)

Examines the worldwide environment and resource-availability of the natural built environments; addresses global issues; defines sustainable architecture and settlement planning.

Computer Committee

Promotes the uses of digital media and methods in the practice of architecture. Activities include education and training on software applications such as CAD, image processing, and analytical tools. The committee does not have a regular meeting time. We use e-mail, web sites, etc. as our primary means of communication. Please send an e-mail to to participate.

Design Awards

Coordinates and promotes the annual Design Awards program and NEXT LA Awards, including the reception and exhibit.

Recent Blog Posts:

• AIA/LA Gets a New Site
• test

Emerging Professionals

The Emerging Professionals Committee establishes connections among and advocates on behalf of architecture school graduates, aspiring and recently-licensed architects and Associates, as well as the individuals that mentor these important groups of people.

Fellows Nominating Committee

Fellowship is the highest honor that can be accorded AIA Architect members. Candidates must have ten years membership and demonstrate excellence and influence in one of five particular categories. Each year, the Committee identifies, invites, and nominates qualified members for elevation to Fellowship. The committee also assists nominees in finding mentors and preparing submittal portfolios. More information may be obtained from the co-chairs. Specific rules, deadlines and frequently asked questions are available online at www.aia.org/awp_fellowship.

Historic Resources Committee

HRC is engaged in promoting the role of the historic architect within the profession through the development of information and knowledge among members, allied professional organizations, and the public.

Interior Architecture

The committee’s mission is to increase awareness of significant interior architecture within the greater Los Angeles area among the architecture and design community, as well as the supporting manufacturer, vendor and construction community.

International Practice Committee

The mission of the International Practice Committee is to promote the unique talents of Los Angeles architects in the global community, to act as a bridge between the global community and Los Angeles Architects and to facilitate the sharing of knowledge and expertise concerning the international practice of architecture among members of AIA Los Angeles.

Recent Blog Posts:

• David Fridlund - Co-Chair

Legislative Day

Access L.A. City Hall is an annual event hosted by the Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce and is LA’s premier business advocacy event.

Masters of Architecture

Masters of Architecture is a lecture series organized by the American Institute of Architects/Los Angeles Chapter featuring local, national and international architects at the forefront of their field.

Mobius LA

Review and development of MOBIUS LA content, creation and implementation in concert with Staff.

Nominations Committee

Chaired by Vice President/President-Elect, together with the current President and three AIA members-at-large, this committee nominates members for the upcoming year’s Board.

Past Presidents

Past Presidents committee.

Political Outreach Committee

The AIA/LA Political Outreach Committee meets monthly to develop the legislative agenda for the Los Angeles Chapter and schedules meetings directly with LA City Council members & the Mayors Office during the annual Grassroots Legislative Day.

Practice Committee

The AIA Los Angeles Practice Committee has been organized by representatives from architecture/engineering firms with an established presence in the Los Angeles area and a focus on large-scale public and institutional building projects.

Recent Blog Posts:

• Ted Hyman, FAIA

Strategic Planning

Will consist of 7-10 members to include present, past, and future leaders who will address strategic alliances, long-term Chapter goals, and establishing legacies. Staggered terms.

Technology in Architectural Practice Committee

Serves as a resource for AIA members, the profession, and the public in the deployment of computer technology in the practice of architecture.

Recent Blog Posts:

• Meeting Topics

Urban Design

Serves as an advocacy group supporting legislative initiatives and public and private investments that improve urban design in Los Angeles. The committee has monthly information meetings and initiates workshops and programs to address a variety of current urban design issues.