AIA Monterey Bay

Smart Carbon Goals: Life Cycle Assessment in Design Practice
2022-03-30 11:30 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Smart Carbon Goals: Life Cycle Assessment in Design Practice
Date/Time: Wednesday, March 30, 2022, 11:30 a.m. -1 p.m., Pacific Time
Learning Units: 1 LU | HSW
Speaker:
Claire McConnell, BEMP | Associate, Mithun, Seattle
Description:
Since the release of the 2030 Challenge in 2006, energy efficiency has driven sustainability metrics in building design and construction. The work of Mithun, and other signatories, is demonstrating that carbon neutrality in building operations is achievable. Energy efficiency has become commonly understood and gained significant traction, BUT it only addresses a portion of buildings’ total carbon impact.
Mithun is ramping up efforts to benchmark embodied carbon performance across our design portfolio using Life Cycle Assessment (LCA). This session will describe the critical role of embodied carbon in addressing climate change and highlight opportunities to apply LCA tools through replicable project workflows. Learn how Mithun applies LCA in practice, critically review data, and ultimately empower carbon-smart design decisions. Using specific examples from recent Mithun project work, this session will demonstrate how LCA can be leveraged in project design and across our wider portfolio to achieve significant reductions in embodied carbon.
Earn 1 LU | HSW for attending
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More information and additional resources can be found here: AIACalifornia.org

Implementation of California State ADU Law in Local Jurisdictions
2022-03-29 12:00 - 13:30
This webinar course is an introduction to California State Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) laws and their implementation for local jurisdictions, presented by planning staff from those jurisdictions. Panel discussion will address the differences in implementation regulations in varying jurisdictions. The Panel will also include an ADU specialist who works on ADU projects in many localities in California.
The course earns 1.5 HSW Learning Units from the American Institute of Architects.

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Panelists:

Brandon Swanson, Director of City of Carmel-by-the-Sea Community Planning and Building
Craig Spencer, County of Monterey Housing and Community Development Services Manager
Olesia Chikunova, CEO, Founder, Homeowner’s Advocate, HomeWiP Construction Concierge

Additional Panelists TBD

AIA CA Climate Action Webinar: Visual Delight in Architecture
2022-03-09 12:00 - 13:30
Date/Time: Wednesday, Mar 9, 2022, 12:00 PM in Pacific Time
Learning Units: 1.5 LU | HSW

Views out of windows have traditionally been considered “nice to have”, but not crucial for human health and well-being. However, evidence is mounting that quality views are essential for not only increased occupant comfort, satisfaction, and productivity, but long-term health.

Some questions this session will address: Are there additional benefits of daylighting and quality views for interior spaces? How important is this exposure, for sleep quality, metabolic health, eye health and development, disorientation, depression, anxiety, and pain management? Where, when, and why does view matter the most? How can universal access to quality views be integrated into codes and policies, urban design, landscape design, architecture, and interior design to elevate quality views as a critical “must have” design outcome for all people?

Speaker: Lisa Heschong, FIES | Heschong Mahone Group

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More information and additional resources can be found here: https://aiacalifornia.org/

Decoding the 2030 Challenge for 2022
2022-03-04 12:00 - 13:30
COTE Event Provided by AIA Monterey Bay
Decoding the 2030 Challenge for 2022
Date/Time: Friday, March 4, 2022, 12:00 – 1:30 P.M.
Learning Units: 1.5 LU/HSW
Cost: Free to AIA MB Members, Allies, Associates, Sponsors, and Architecture Students;
$15 for Non-Members
Santa Barbara based architect/principal Paul Poirier and AIACA COTE member will walk us through the AIA 203 Commitment, the mission of the 2030 Challenge and how the AIA Design Data Exchange has changed his Firm’s culture after signing up. By prioritizing energy performance, participating firms can more easily work toward carbon neutral buildings, developments, and renovations by 2030.
Presenter: Paul Poirier
Q&A to follow with our Silver Sponsor, Monterey Energy Group.
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Additional information: https://www.aia.org/resources/202041-the-2030-commitment

The Case for Performance Analysis in Renovation Projects
2022-02-23 12:00 - 13:00
Date/Time: Wednesday, February 23, 2022, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM PST
Learning Units: 1 LU

Description: Buildings contribute nearly 40% of annual global CO2 emissions currently and about two-thirds of the global building stock will still exist in 2040. If not retrofitted, the existing buildings will continue to generate unsustainable levels of GHG emissions. Thus, this session will showcase how each one of these projects can be an ideal opportunity to incorporate enhanced energy performance strategies, while also addressing the time and cost of adopting sustainable practices. This session will walk you through the workflow for setting up a renovation project (Interior only and Interior + Exterior) for performance modeling inside the webapp cove.tool. It will also touch on taking advantage of other analysis types such as Daylight, Carbon, Cost and Water Use. Finally, we will look at a variety of renovation case studies emphasizing the same.
Speaker: Sandeep Ahuja | Co-Founder of cove.tool

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Webinar: California Architect's Role in Climate Resiliency
2022-02-17 11:30 - 12:30
California Architect’s Role in Climate Resiliency
Brought to you by AIA CA Climate Action Resilient Design Committee and Urban Design Committee

Moderator:
Tian Feng FAIA FCSI | President CAB | District Architect SF Bay Area Rapid Transit District

Speakers:
Nuin-Tara Key | Deputy Director, Governor’s Climate Office of Planning and Research
Steve Winkle, FAIA PE CASp | Partner, The PREVIEW GROUP, Inc.
Matthijs Bouw | Founding Principal, One Architecture

Description:
Since 1857 the AIA has been at the forefront of the built environment, and since 1967, AIA California has been supporting local and regional planning through its Region / Urban Design Assistance Teams in California, as well as across the nation to help create communities that are healthy, safe, livable, and more resilient.

California has been experiencing intensified impact from climate changes to our buildings and communities. As result, there will be both challenges and opportunities for California architects in many ways: design process, stakeholder engagement, code and regulations, standard of care, and design liabilities.

This Townhall will gather practicing architects specializing in resilient design and government policy makers to discuss the roles of California architects can play in advancing California’s ability to adapt, sustain, and thrive in changing climate. The focus of the discussion of this Townhall will be on innovation of design approach and codification of best practices in resilient design for wildfires, flooding, and sea level rise. There will be thought provoking dialogues on how California architects can respond and lead the evolving practice of architecture for climate resiliency.

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More information and additional resources can be found here: https://aiacalifornia.org/

The 2021 Presentation of Excellence in Design Awards & AIA Monterey Bay Holiday Dinner
2021-12-09 18:00 - 21:00
Join the AIA Monterey Bay community to celebrate the winners of the Excellence in Design Awards Program, and to enjoy a holiday dinner.
6:00 | No Host Reception
6:45 | Buffet Stations Dinner
7:30 | Awards Presentation

Thu, December 9, 2021
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM PST

The Barns at Cooper Molera
535 Polk Street
Monterey, CA 93940

Accessible Design: Online ADA Training
2021-10-22 12:00 - 17:00, 2021-09-17 12:00 - 17:00, 2021-08-20 12:00 - 17:00, 2021-07-23 12:00 - 17:00, 2021-06-18 12:00 - 17:00
AIA Monterey Bay Presents an Izor Associates Course
Accessible Design: ADA Training
Live Webinars: Offered monthly through the end of the year
Time: 12:00 – 5:00 P.M.
Learning Units: 5 AIA LU | HSW
Description: 5 hour webinar covering 2021 CBC Chapter 11B accessibility issue. The course is intended to satisfy AIA/CES-HSW units in addition to meeting the 5 hours of California’s required accessibility CE credits
Please register at least 24 hours before the webinar.
Cost: $155

Annual Member and Sponsor Appreciation Picnic
2021-10-02 14:00 - 17:00
Annual Member and Sponsor Appreciation Picnic
Saturday, October 2, Carmel Beach at 13th Street, 2:00 P.M.
Calling all AIA Monterey Bay Sponsors and Members: you are cordially invited to be our guests for this annual event that honors you for your support of our local AIA Chapter.
Picnic foods and wine will be provided. Wander over after viewing the Sandcastle Contest and join the fun!
Please contact Shirmaine to RSVP at executivedirector@aiamontereybay.org

Carmel Beach Great Sandcastle Contest
2021-10-02 08:00 - 13:00
AIA Monterey Bay is a co-sponsor of this year’s Sandcastle Contest, taking place on Carmel Beach south of 10th Avenue, on Saturday, October 2. Building begins at 8 a.m. with judging beginning at noon. Judges bestow awards in multiple categories, from the coveted Golden Shovel, to the tongue-in-cheek Sour Grapes.

For six decades, a late-summer tradition in Carmel-by-the-Sea has left no doubt that building sandcastles is not just child’s play. Taken seriously, with artistic and architectural elements on full display, The Great Sandcastle Contest on Carmel Beach has become a major event on anyone’s calendar. This year’s 60th annual event features the theme “Sixty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea.”

Annual Great Sand Castle Contest on Carmel
Beach
Rules and Regulations

First and foremost: HAVE FUN!
Always use stairways going to and from the beach. Walking on slopes and beach bluffs is prohibited.
Build sand castles within the designated contest boundaries.
The contest is open to all ages.
Skill level is not important – judging takes place in many categories.
Following the theme is not required, but remember that you will be limiting yourself in the number of categories in which you may be judged.
Artistic expression is encouraged – just keep it family friendly.
No power tools may be used.
Sand castles and/or sculptures must be made of natural materials found at the beach. No paints or artificial colorings may be used.
Commercial or political advertising is not appropriate.
A project may be disqualified at the judges’ discretion.
Dogs are best left at home, but if you must bring them keep them on a short leash. One stray dog can ruin a day’s hard work in a few minutes.
Please respect the beach and your fellow beach goers by cleaning up after yourself.
Bribery of Sand Castle Officials is condoned and encouraged. Bribes should be kept in good taste (or at least taste good). Monetary bribes cannot be accepted.
The judges’ decisions are arbitrary and final.

GOOD LUCK!

For more information call Carmel Community Services at (831) 620-2020.

AIA Monterey Bay and Carmel Heritage Society 2021 House & Garden Tour
2021-09-25 13:00 - 17:00
We are happy to announce that AIA Monterey Bay is partnering with the Carmel Heritage Society to bring you the 2021 House and Garden Tour. The Tour is scheduled for September 25 from 1-5 p.m., and will include eight houses, plus the Heritage Society’s Welcome Center at the First Murphy House.

Tickets are priced at $30 for AIA Monterey Bay and Carmel Heritage members; $35 for nonmembers; and $45 on the day-of the event.

For information about the houses on the tour and to purchase tickets click here

Lecture Series: Creating the Architecture of the Monterey Peninsula
2021-08-26 18:00 - 21:00 | Hidden Valley Music Seminars
Save the Dates!
Lecture 1: Thursday, August 26, 2021,
Olof Dahlstrand
Speaker Pierluigi Serraino
Lecture 2: Thursday, September 23, 2021
John Thodos, FAIA
Speaker Erik Dyar
Lecture 3: Thursday, October 14, 2021
George Brook-Kothlow
Speaker Richard Olsen
Location
Hidden Valley Music Seminars, 104 W Carmel Valley Rd, Carmel Valley, CA 93924
Note: All attendees are required to be vaccinated for COVID-19 or have proof of a negative test taken within the previous 48-hours.

Price
$10 (Members)
$25 (Non-Members)
Complimentary (Students & Sponsors)
Tickets sold to the John Thodos and George Brook-Kothlow lectures
last year will be honored, please let us know which 2021 lectures you will be attending, by contacting executivedirector@aiamontereybay.org

Time
Lecture at 6:00 p.m. followed by a wine and cheese reception

Continuing Education Credits: 1.5 LU

Click here for more information and to register

For more information on the lecture series click here

AIA Conference on Architecture (Day 4 of 4)
2021-08-19
A’21 brings together leaders in architecture and beyond for a four-day, immersive digital experience that defines the year ahead. It’s the architecture and design event of the year!
Four days, 50+ sessions – A’21 has it all: Big names, product demos, inspired networking, and the opportunity to earn HSW, GBCI, RIBA, and AIA LU credits.
Visit https://conferenceonarchitecture.com/ for schedule and registration.

How We House Webinar Series
2021-08-04 12:00 - 13:00
How We House Webinar Series
AIA CA and the California Council of Architectural Component Executives (CA CACE) are excited to announce the launch of the How We House webinar series. This 4-part series, which begins August 4, will take a look at California’s housing crisis, the impacts on different regions across the state, and the local design approaches to providing housing solutions.
Click here to learn more and register for this series.
(https://aiacalifornia.org/cace-how-we-house/)
Save the dates now!
Wednesday, August 4, 2021 | 12:00-1:00pm PT | AIA Orange County
Wednesday, September 1, 2021 | 12:00-1:00pm PT | AIA Redwood Empire
Wednesday, October 6, 2021 | 12:00-1:00pm PT | AIA Central Valley
Wednesday, November 3, 2021 | 12:00pm PT | AIA Long Beach / South Bay

AIA Conference on Architecture (Day 3 of 4)
2021-07-29

Presentation of Stanton Award Lifetime Achievement
2021-07-22 18:00 | Tehama Club House, 25000 Via Malpaso, Carmel, CA, United States
AIA Monterey Bay Invites You To The Presentation of Stanton Award Lifetime Achievement
In Honor of WESLEY L. HESSLER, AIA
Thursday, July 22, 6:00 P.M.
Tehama Club House
25000 Via Malpaso, Carmel
$95 per person
$60 for Emerging Professionals
RSVP deadline is June 28
Purchase your tickets now

AIA Conference on Architecture (Day 2 of 4)
2021-07-08

Insulating Roof and Wall Systems to Create Buildable, Quiet, and Healthier Structures
2021-07-07 12:00 - 13:30
Insulating Roof and Wall Systems to Create Buildable,
Quiet, and Healthier Structures
In-Person Presentation and Lunch Sponsored by Hayward Lumber
Date: Wednesday, July 7, 2021
Time: 12:00 – 1:30 P.M.
Location: Turn 12 Bar & Grill, 400 Tyler Street, Monterey
Credits: 1.25 LU | HSW
Cost: Free to Members, $15 for Non-Members, Meal Included
Mark LaLiberte is the Chief Business Development Officer for Hayward Companies, based in Monterey, California. His goal is to bring innovation, technology, and sustainable processes to the Hayward Company and its collection of businesses.
Their mission is to provide the dissemination of information about research, performance improvements and innovative ideas to our regional group of talented builders, architects and developers. It is Hayward Lumbers goal to deepen its position as a leading supplier of building materials.
Mark has been involved in our industry for over 35 years. He is the founder of Construction Instruction, a company dedicated to research and educational dissemination with 20 years of national and international experience. He helped develop the Ci App to provide easy access to thousands of videos, documents and links to assist the building industry in finding creditable information and innovative installation methods.
Mark will provide an interactive presentation designed to further our growth in an industry striving for a more sustainable and healthier built environment.

The Neurobiology of Biophilia & Spatial Cognition
2021-06-24 12:00 - 13:00
Date: Thursday, June 24, 2021
Webinar: 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. PST
Learning Units: 1 AIA LU | HSW
Description: This course unveils the healing potential of indoor sky illusions and how cognitive mechanisms map out our body’s location in relation to our immediate surroundings, as well as to perceived connections to nature. This understanding of how distinct areas of the brain assemble our embodied sense of place provide valuable insights in the design of enclosed interiors for human wellness.

ADA/Accessibility Program – Part Two - 2.5 Hours
2021-06-22 16:00 - 18:30
Compilation of ADA Design Guidelines
Presented By: Absolute Consulting Engineers
Date: Tuesday, June 22, 2021
Webinar: 4:00 – 6:30 p.m.
Learning Units: 2.5 AIA LU | HSW
Also fulfills CAB Accessibility Requirement for 2021 License Renewal
Cost: $25 Members, $50 Non-Members
Presenter: Saum K. Nour, Ph.D.
Dr. Saum Nour will review the history of ADA from inception to California code. A variety of accessibility topics will be discussed and examined from types of buildings and functions of buildings, legal cases, and available training resources.
REGISTER HERE

Green Specs: The Why, The How, Do It Now
2021-06-18 12:00 - 13:30
Date: Friday, June 18, 2021
Webinar: 12:00 – 1:30 p.m.
Learning Units: 1.25 AIA LU | HSW
Description: This webinar will discuss the importance of green products and what components in a material qualify it as an Environmentally-preferable product (EPP), and how to go about integrating these products into the Architectural Specifications. The discussion will be lead by Ann Hicks Harney, a specification writer with 30 years of experience, and a pioneer in this area of design and construction.
Cost: Free to AIA Monterey Bay and AIA San Francisco Members,
Associates, Allies, and Students; $15 Non-Members

AIA Conference on Architecture (Day 1 of 4)
2021-06-17

AIA California Accessibility Course: Accessibility 2021 - Accessible Hotels and Restaurants (Ongoing)
2021-06-06 - 2021-12-31
Presented by: Karen Braitmayer, FAIA
AIA/CES (HSW) Learning Units: 1.25 Hours
This course complies with California licensure requirements for accessibility (SB 1608 and California Business and Professions Code Section 5600.05), the Texas BOE requirement related to barrier-free design, and provides essential information about accessibility requirements applicable in most states.
In this 75-minute course, learn how to design attractive and functional hotel spaces that welcome people with disabilities. Karen L. Braitmayer, FAIA, recipient of the AIA 2019 Whitney M. Young Jr. Award and frequent business and leisure traveler, shares inspiring examples of hotels and restaurants that strive to serve us all, along with a handful of eye-opening inaccessible design features to avoid. Karen concisely summarizes her findings in a list of Top Five Compliance Issues for People with Disabilities.
With a wry sense of humor, Karen blends her skills as an architect and accessibility consultant with her experience as a lifelong wheelchair user as she educates fellow design professionals.
This course is presented in high definition video. Viewers can also download a course transcript.
For technical questions, questions about reporting your AIA credits, or to inquire about Group Rates for 5 or more people please email support@aecKnowledge.com or call 415.755.3058.
Course Prices: $40 AIA members, $60 non-members
Series Prices: SAVE $35 – $45 when purchasing the four-course series ($125 AIA members, $195 non-members)
Please note. This continuing education course is licensed for viewing to a single individual. The California Architects Board (CAB) conducts audits to ensure that individuals have viewed this course in its entirety and successfully passed the quiz. aecKnowledge cooperates with CAB’s auditing procedures and verifies whether individuals have purchased the course, successfully passed the quiz, and obtained a Certificate of Completion.

Green Specs Division 1: Construction Waste Management, Reducing Waste at Every Step
2021-05-21 12:00 - 13:30
COTE Course Presented by AIA MB
Green Specs Division 1: Construction Waste Management,
Reducing Waste at Every Step
(while improving collaboration between architect, contractor and waste facility)
Date: Friday, May 21, 2021
Time: 12:00 to 1:30 P.M.
Credits: 1.5 AIA LU
Zoom Webinar
Description
Construction waste makes up one-third of the total refuse nationwide in the US. Demolition represents more than 90 percent of total C&D debris generation, while construction represents less than 10 percent.
Such statistics makes it clear it is important to make better use of debris and existing building materials to make substantial changes in our landfills. This webinar will be a 3 person panel discussion between architects (participants) moderated by Libby Barnes, AIA, Tim Flanagan the General Manager of the Monterey Regional Waste Management District and John Teliha of Otto Construction, located in Monterey CA.
Discussion will be focused on ways to reduce construction waste starting with the design phase through the end of construction and how these practices improve the environment and create cost benefits.

Free Community Wildfire Webinar Series: Emergency Planning and Preparing for Evacuations
2021-05-13 17:30 - 18:30
Registration is now open to participate in a series of free webinars intended to give you information on how to prepare for wildfires, and to help protect lives, property, and resources.
The number of participants is limited so do not delay registering if interested. Everyone is invited to register
The webinars are hosted by the Carmel Valley Wildfire Mitigation Project with Thriving Earth Exchange, and the information provided will apply to any area subject to wildfires.
The webinars will be live and include presentations on the following subjects:

Creating Effective Defensible Space, Wednesday, April 14, 5:30-6:30 pm PST REGISTER HERE
PG&E and Wildfire Safety, Thursday, April 29, 5:30-6:30 pm PST REGISTER HERE
Moving Towards a Fire-resilient Landscape, Thursday, May 6, 5:30-6:30 pm PST REGISTER HERE
Emergency Planning and Preparing for Evacuations, Thursday, May 13, 5:30-6:30 pm REGISTER HERE

Free Community Wildfire Webinar Series: Moving Towards a Fire-resilient Landscape
2021-05-06 17:30 - 18:30
