Student News
SCAG is now accepting nominations for its Fourth Annual Compass Blueprint Recognition Awards
February 25, 2010
SCAG is now accepting nominations for its Fourth Annual Compass Blueprint Recognition Awards The Compass Blueprint Recognition Awards are presented annually in recognition of projects that demonstrate excellence and achievement in the four key elements of Compass Blueprint planning: Livability, Mobility, Prosperity and Sustainability
Position Statement Process
February 25, 2010
The Los Angeles Chapter of the American Institute of Architects (AIA|LA) engages the public in many ways. We craft Press Releases announcing events, achievements and initiatives, we formally develop Issue Briefs as part of our annual Legislative Day at City Hall advocacy efforts, and, additionally the Chapter develops Position Statements to represent the professional interests of architects and our members. These Position Statements serve as advocacy tools to help shape public policy and our environment.
9th Annual CA HIGHER EDUCATION SUSTAINABILITY CONFERENCE
February 22, 2010
The CA Higher Education Sustainability Conference and Los Angeles Community College District encourages you to submit a proposal to present at our upcoming conference. The conference was established in 2001 for the exchange of best practices between people engaged in, or seeking to learn more about, campus sustainability from teaching and academic research to all aspects of campus operations.
The Launch of PARAsite
February 11, 2010
USC School of Architecture is pleased to announce the launch of PARAsite: http://arch-pubs.usc.edu/parasite/. This blog has been set up as a forum for debate about recent developments within the USC School of Architecture in the area of parametric and algorithmic design. PARAsite also serves as a repository of records of past events, such as the Intensive Fields conference held on 12 December 2009. Full video documentation of this conference is now available at http://arch-pubs.usc.edu/parasite/intensive-fields/video-archive/
ANGELA BROOKS, AIA, RECEIVES THE 2010 USA NETWORK “CHARACTER APPROVED” AWARD CELEBRATING CULTURAL INFLUENCERS AND TRAILBLAZER
February 10, 2010
USA Network announced today the ten honorees for the second annual Character Approved Awards, a multimedia campaign honoring individuals who are changing the face of American culture. Inspired by USA's Characters Welcome brand, the initiative is dedicated to celebrating the true trailblazers across a variety of disciplines such as art, philanthropy, new media and film.
Get L.A., a short film competition
February 5, 2010
Get L.A., a short film competition that celebrates the city, the lifestyle, and the state of mind that we call Los Angeles.
City of LA - BUDGET SURVEY
February 3, 2010
As architects, we bring leadership to the planning and design of the built environment. We are also an important part of the design and construction industry which contributes nearly one in nine dollars of the U.S. GDP.
AIA|LA Now Accepting Seminar Proposals for MOBIUS LA 2010
February 1, 2010
Mobius LA is the official design conference of AIA Los Angeles
AIA|LA 6th annual Restaurant Design Awards Call for Entries now available
January 27, 2010
The AIA|LA Restaurant Design Awards (RDA) are open to all individuals and practices (owners & architects/designers can equally submit entries for consideration) for projects located in the United States and to US-based individuals and practices for projects outside of the US.
A Message from AIA: Support for Haiti Earthquake Relief
January 14, 2010
A Message from AIA: Support for Haiti Earthquake Relief
AIA|LA encourages design community to support the efforts of Architecture for Humanity's response to the earthquake in Haiti
January 13, 2010
AIA|LA encourages design community to support the efforts of Architecture for Humanity's response to the earthquake in Haiti
Request for Proposal from Mountains Restoration Trust
January 11, 2010
Request for Proposal from Mountains Restoration Trust
Architectural Study for the Sustainable Community and Nature Educatons Facilities at Headwaters Corner at Calabasas
Call for Papers - BESS 2010: High Performance Building Enclosures ~ Practical Sustainability Symposium
January 8, 2010
The California Polytechnic State University Pomona (Cal Poly Pomona) Department of Architecture and Simpson Gumpertz & Heger Inc. are pleased to invite you to submit papers for the BESS 2010 Symposium: High Performance Building Enclosures – Practical Sustainability. The symposium will be held on the Cal Poly Pomona campus 30 April – 1 May 2010.
2009 AIA LA Design Awards Winners Exhibit - December 4 - January 7
January 4, 2010
AIA LA is exhibiting the winners of the 2009 Design Awards and NEXT LA programs. Also exhibiting the winners of the Cultural Affairs Commission of the City of Los Angeles and Architectural Foundation of Los Angeles Design Green Awards
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: AIA/LA Officially Announces Launch of New Website (12/22/09)
December 22, 2009
The American Institute of Architects Los Angeles (AIA/LA) is proud to officially announce the launch of the Chapter's new website at www.aialosangeles.org.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: AIA/LA Board of Directors Announced for 2010 (12/18/09)
December 21, 2009
AIA|LA, the Los Angeles chapter of the American Institute of Architects, is pleased to announce that its 2010 Board of Directors was formally introduced at the annual AIA|LA Holiday Party, which this year was at the beautifully designed Annenberg Space for Photography.
Pugh + Scarpa Architects to Receive 2010 AIA Architecture Firm Award
December 4, 2009
The American Institute of Architects (AIA) Board of Directors (BOD) voted today for Pugh + Scarpa Architects to receive the 2010 AIA Architecture Firm Award. The distinction is based on its 35 years of consistent excellent work, including its seamless blending of architecture, art, and craft; community involvement; attention to sustainable design; and nurturing of in-house talent.
ArchitecTOUR 09
November 24, 2009
The Academic Outreach Committee (AOC) sponsored the second architecTOUR on November 21st in downtown Los Angeles
The Making of ARCH IS_
November 24, 2009
Li Wen, AIA Design Director at Gensler and John Friedman, FAIA of John Friedman Alice Kimm Architects, were asked by local president John Kaliski, AIA to head up a new Design Committee for AIA Los Angeles. He wanted the chapter to focus more on design issues, which he felt was lacking.
AIA SDAT - Creating a Community Greening Strategy for Downtown
November 20, 2009
AIA SDAT - Creating a Community Greening Strategy for Downtown
Community members invited to participate in the American Institute of Architects Sustainable Design Assessment Team Program in Downtown.
American Institute of Architects Los Angeles announces the 2010 Board of Directors
November 20, 2009
The American Institute of Architects Los Angeles announces the 2010 Board of Directors.
Los Angeles Case Study Listed in AIA's 2009 LOCAL LEADERS IN SUSTAINABILITY REPORT
November 19, 2009
Los Angeles Case Study Listed in AIA's 2009 LOCAL LEADERS IN SUSTAINABILITY REPORT
2009 AIA LA Design Awards Winners Exhibit - Hollyhock House Tours available on December 4
November 18, 2009
AIA LA is exhibiting the winners of the 2009 Design Awards and NEXT LA programs. Also exhibiting the winners of the Cultural Affairs Commission of the City of Los Angeles and Architectural Foundation of Los Angeles Designs Green programs winners.
Arch Is_ Competition -Registration Deadline Dec. 15
October 28, 2009
A juried competition to select 2 talented young architects or architectural designers (or firms/collaborations) to receive a “Young Architectural Talent” award, give a lecture, and be featured in an online publication.
