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April 2024
Old Pasadena Walking Tour
Come explore Old Pasadena! We’ll be walking the city’s urban landscape starting at Memorial Park, stopping at several notable landmarks along the way, and ending at the semi-annual Jackalope Indie Artisan Fair in Central Park. Founded 150 years ago in 1874, Old Pasadena has a rich architectural history, and has implemented various urban improvement strategies at each era of its development. We’ll discuss both the successes and the challenges of these different planning approaches, and take a closer look at…
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LUNCH AND LEARN: Folio Lighting
Additional information regarding the tour and check-in process will be emailed directly to registrants 24 hours before the event. Experience backlighting techniques with Folio over Breakfast! Through constant innovation technical expertise and a relentless pursuit to deliver bespoke lighting solutions, Folio is recognized as a worldwide lighting manufacturer known for their expertise in custom edge lit and backlighting products. Folio is the union between high-quality materials and innovative lighting manufacturing processes. The design of their luminous products combines the best-in-class…
Find out more »Urban Design Review Session 5.7.24
The 2024 AIA|LA and LACP Urban Design Review Sessions Architects & designers passionate about improving the design quality of newly proposed projects throughout the City of Los Angeles are encouraged to participate in the AIA|LA & Los Angeles City Planning (LACP) Professional Volunteer Program (PVP). PLEASE REGISTER HERE. WHAT: In 2024, we will be coordinating thirt-six urban design review sessions, which will serve as opportunities for leading design talent to help the Los Angles City Planning's Urban Design Studio critically review upcoming projects throughout…
Find out more »Right-Sizing Plumbing and the Water Demand Calculator
At the May American Society of Plumbing Engineers Los Angeles Chapter meeting, Christopher Lohr (VP of Technical Services and Research, IAPMO) will present on a novel water supply pipe sizing methodology. Using the IAPMO Water Demand Calculator new residential constructions significantly reduces water aging, delivers hot water faster, generates significant construction cost savings, reduces the carbon footprint of the structure, and subsequently saves on water - and water heating-related energy utility bills for the entire life of the plumbing system.…
Find out more »New Member/Newly Licensed Reception 2024
Celebrating New AIA|LA Members and Newly Licensed Architects Join the Party! It's always a special occasion when we gather to celebrate with our new AIA Los Angeles members and newly licensed architects. Join us, make new friendships and learn more about how you can get involved and make the most of your membership! Whether you've recently joined, or have been part of AIA|LA for years, please join us for delicious food and drink, sparkling conversation, and more. Our gracious sponsor…
Find out more »Table For Ten: A Summit for Women in Construction, Design and Real Estate
Table for Ten is a highly curated day to learn the strategies to be in leadership positions. Attendees will not only meet the people that will support them in that process, but also create meaningful relationships that ultimately move the needle for women in AEC and CRE. It will be an intense, intimate, highly productive day of networking, connecting, and marketing. << RESERVE YOUR SPOT >> Professionals who have experience across the Architecture, Engineering, Construction (AEC) and Commercial Real Estate…
Find out more »Urban Design Review Session 5.14.24
The 2024 AIA|LA and LACP Urban Design Review Sessions Architects & designers passionate about improving the design quality of newly proposed projects throughout the City of Los Angeles are encouraged to participate in the AIA|LA & Los Angeles City Planning (LACP) Professional Volunteer Program (PVP). PLEASE REGISTER HERE. WHAT: In 2024, we will be coordinating thirt-six urban design review sessions, which will serve as opportunities for leading design talent to help the Los Angles City Planning's Urban Design Studio critically review upcoming projects throughout…
Find out more »The Convergence of DFMA with Healthcare Design and Construction
The Convergence of DFMA with Healthcare Design and Construction In this panel discussion, architects, builders, and product manufacturers converge to explore how Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFMA) is revolutionizing healthcare project delivery. The panelists will delve into DFMA's impact on traditional design processes, showcasing its ability to leverage manufacturing constraints for cost and schedule savings without compromising design integrity. Moreover, the session illuminates the role of industrialized construction techniques within the healthcare sector, emphasizing pre-fabrication's benefits in enhancing safety,…
Find out more »How to Succeed with Mass Timber
How to Succeed with Mass Timber A conversation embracing the future development of Mass Timber typologies in Los Angeles Recent evolutions in products, technology, and building codes have established Mass Timber as one of our most promising avenues for achieving meaningful embodied carbon reduction. Wood's intrinsic beauty has a natural appeal and healing quality, but code and industry unfamiliarity present designers with novel challenges to solve along with new opportunities. This panel will bring architects, engineers, contractors, and building owners…
Find out more »SPRING ARCH TOUR FEST: The Cummings Estate
Photo Credit: Minh Tran and Garrett Rowland Spring ARCH TOUR FEST: The Cummings Estate Information regarding the tour will be emailed directly to registrants 24 hours before the event. Tour Led by: Chet Callahan, Principal, Chet Architecture The eponymous principle of Chet Architecture, Chet Callahan’s quiet demeanor and thoughtful curiosity belie his creative genius and intimidating height. An architect since birth, he reveled in the constant construction of his San Diego suburb. He spent his weekends touring newly minted planned…
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