AIA|LA & SoCal NOMA Present... THE HUMAN BEHIND THE ARCHITECT: Series Kick-off Stories have been used to share learning and knowledge for thousands of years. A good story engages our curiosity, emotions, and imagination. Stories take many forms, but they usually have some elements in common. Rather than a list of dry facts, stories have […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
AIA|LA & LACP Roundtable Discussion: Citywide Housing Incentive Program Los Angeles City Planning is hosting a roundtable with AIA|LA and members of the ULI Housing Council to provide an overview of and solicit feedback on the recently released draft Citywide Housing Incentive Program (CHIP) Ordinance–a key component of Los Angeles’ Housing Element Rezoning Program. Released […]
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 […]
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 […]
