Continuing Education
AIA|LA 2012 Continuing Education Series
presented by LIGHTFAIR International (LFI)
The AIA|LA 2012 Continuing Education Series presented by LIGHTFAIR International (LFI) offers more than 50.0 hours of education and professional development opportunities on an array of topics. With continuing education requirements becoming more specific from both AIA and the State of California, the local LA design community can choose from 40.0 hours of health, safety & welfare (HSW) topics, 11.0 hours of sustainable design topics (SD) and 20.0 hours of accessibility (ADA) topics to assist with state license renewal.
For detailed class descriptions & presenter bios, click seminar title.
Wed Feb 22 | AIA Continuing Education Provider Training Workshop
- presented by John Lape, AIA; Alla Orlova, MA; Michael Tamara, Assoc. AIA
- 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM (0.0 learning units)
- $125 AIA Providers / $0 AIA Chapters
Fri Mar 16 | ADA Seminar: Navigating the Complexities of Accessibility in Existing Buildings
- presented by Nate Wittasek, PE, LEED AP
- 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM (5.0 HSW/ADA learning units)
- $125 AIA members / $200 Non members
Fri Apr 06 | LEED BD+C 2012: What You Need to Know
- presented by Blair Seibert, AIA, LEED AP, CSBA
- 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM (2.0 HSW/SD learning units)
- $50 AIA members / $80 Non members
Fri Apr 20 | The Latest & Greatest Updates to the AIA Contract Documents: Contract Risk Analysis for Design Professionals
- presented by Christie Bodnar Swiss, Esq. & Ryan J. Kohler, Esq.
- 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM (2.0 HSW learning units)
- $50 AIA members / $80 Non members
Fri May 11 | The Path to Licensure: IDP, ARE & Everything Else from A to Z
- presented by Stephanie Silkwood, Assoc. AIA
- 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM (2.0 learning units)
- $50 AIA members / $80 Non members
- Please note: This seminar has been cancelled. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Fri May 18 | Expanding the Green Building Movement: A Cost-Effective Alternative to LEED
- presented by Joseph Maguire, MS, SFP
- 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM (1.5 HSW/SD learning units)
- $25 AIA members / $40 Non members
- click to REGISTER for May 18
- presented by D. Creighton Sebra, Esq.
- 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM (2.0 learning units)
- $50 AIA members / $80 Non members
- click to REGISTER for Jun 01
Fri Jul 20 | ADA Seminar: Accessibility Seminar
- presented by Nate Wittasek, PE, LEED AP
- 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM (5.0 HSW/ADA learning units)
- $125 AIA members / $200 Non members
- click to REGISTER for Jul 20
Fri Aug 03 | Building Information Modeling (BIM): Intro to Revit
- presented by Jason Gant, AIA
- 9:30 AM - 1:30 PM (4.0 learning units)
- $100 AIA members / $160 Non members
- click to REGISTER for Aug 03
Fri Aug 17 | Building Information Modeling (BIM): BIM Tools
- presented by Jason Gant, AIA
- 9:30 AM - 1:30 PM (4.0 learning units)
- $100 AIA members / $160 Non members
- click to REGISTER for Aug 17
Fri Sep 07 | Ground Zero Sum Game: The World Trade Center Redevelopment Eleven Years Later
- presented by Prof. Robert M. Arens, AIA
- 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM (2.0 HSW learning units)
- $50 AIA members / $80 Non members
- click to REGISTER for Sep 07
Fri Sep 28 | Architects & The Courts: Insight and Strategies From the Trenches of Civil Litigation
- presented by Jesse J. Blyth, Esq.
- 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM (2.0 learning units)
- $50 AIA members / $80 Non members
- click to REGISTER for Sep 28
Fri Oct 12 | LEED Green Associate Exam Preparation Workshop
- presented by Alex Spilger, LEED
- 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM (8.0 HSW/SD learning units)
- $200 AIA members / $320 Non members
- click to REGISTER for Oct 12
Thu Oct 18 | CalEMA Safety Assessment Program (SAP) Evaluator Training
- presented by Dean Vlahos, FAIA
- 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM (7.0 HSW learning units)
- $175 AIA members / $280 Non members
- click to REGISTER for Oct 18
Fri Nov 02 | ADA Seminar: Compliance for Title II Public Entities & ADA Design Errors
- presented by Paul Bishop, CASp
- 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM (5.0 HSW/ADA learning units)
- $125 AIA members / $200 Non members
- click to REGISTER for Nov 02
Fri Dec 07 | ADA Seminar: Stepping Thru Existing Buildings
- presented by Janis Kent, AIA, CASp
- 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM (5.0 HSW/ADA learning units)
- $125 AIA members / $200 Non members
- click to REGISTER for Dec 07
ONLINE LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES
CLASS LOCATION
- Unless otherwise noted, all classes are held at the AIA Los Angeles Chapter Office at the Wiltern Center, 3780 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 800, Los Angeles, CA 90010 (corner of Western/Wilshire). Parking is available for $10 at the Ralphs/Wiltern Structure or on surrounding side streets, but be sure to read all posted parking signs. Please note that AIA|LA, Ralphs, and the Wiltern do not offer validation for parking. If you park in the Ralphs/Wiltern Structure, park on the third floor or higher and do not park in the spots indicated for Ralphs customers only as you run the risk of being towed.
CANCELLATION/REFUND POLICY & DISCLAIMERS
- Cancellations made at least one week prior to the class will be refunded in full, less a $10 cancellation and processing fee. No refunds for cancellations will be given after that time. No refunds shall be issued for no-shows to the class. Registration may be transferred to another individual. AIA|LA reserves the right to cancel any class where the minimum number of pre-registration registrants is not met. If such a cancellation occurs, registrants will be notified and given the opportunity to select an alternate and comparable class to attend. In the event such an alternate and comparable class is not available, then the registration fees will be refunded as appropriate. Further, dates, times, classes, program subject matter, instructors, panelists and fees are subject to change, without notice, at any time at the sole and absolute discretion of AIA|LA.
Archive of 2009 Continuing Education
AIA Los Angeles offered a range of Continuing Education Classes throughout the year in 2009.
Archive of 2010 Continuing Education (Jan - Jun)
AIA Los Angeles offered a range of Continuing Education Classes throughout the year in 2010.
Archive of 2010 Continuing Education (Jul - Dec)
AIA Los Angeles offered a range of Continuing Education Classes throughout the year in 2010.
Archive of 2011 Continuing Education
AIA Los Angeles offered a range of Continuing Education Classes throughout the year in 2011.
Last Updated: May 1, 2012





