AIA Monterey Bay

MOMA Request for Letters of Interest
2024-02-05
Request for Letters of Interest – Executive Architect Selection
Monterey Museum of Art Capital Improvement Project
The Monterey Museum of Art is pleased to invite interested architectural firms to submit letters of interest to participate in the selection process for the Executive Architect (EA) on the Monterey Museum of Art Capital Improvement Project.
The primary focus of the project will be the renovation of the Pacific Street building, the incorporation of the Miller Adobe into the project program, and the innovative re-use of the existing sculpture park and landscape connecting the two buildings. Subject to budgetary and programmatic constraints, some work may take place at La Mirada.
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AIA Monterey Bay COTE Committee Passive House Tour
2024-01-26 12:00 - 14:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Pebble Beach, CA, United States
AIA Monterey Bay’s COTE Committee is offering a tour of a passive house under construction in Pebble Beach.
The Tour’s capacity is ten people. Please contact Shirmaine to reserve your space and receive further details: shirmaine@aiamontereybay.org
Attendees will meet at the Pebble Beach Carmel gate at 12:00 p.m. and carpool from there.

Cal OES Training
2024-01-26 09:00 - 16:00 | Online Event
Cal OES Training
Hosted by AIA Orange County
Live Webinar Program
Date & Time: January 26, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Credits: 6 HSW Units for AIA Members
Cost: $50 for AIA Members
Training Description:
Cal-OES SAP Evaluator Training for post-disaster building Safety Assessment Program (SAP) provides architects, engineers, and building inspectors with the knowledge to provide valuations of facilities and buildings in the aftermath of a disaster.
Register here.

Certified Passive House Consultant/Designer Training
2024-01-18
Certified Passive House Consultant/Designer Training —
Pacific Coast and Western States
Starting on January 18, 2024 –
This is a Hybrid Training, and Passive House California will provide a $500 discount for attendees who live and/or work in California.
If you’re an architect, engineer, or consultant in the Pacific or Mountain Time Zones, from Eureka, CA to San Diego, CA , this Certified Passive House Designer course is for you. The kickoff session is January 18, but you can register now and get started right away. Work through the material at your pace, and attend live online review webinars and Q&A sessions with practicing Passive House professionals. Do the exam review on-demand and be prepared for the online exam on April 11. 35 AIA HSW credits available.
For more information and schedule details click here
Contact Jay Gentry with questions at jay@concomt.com.

2023 Design Awards Holiday Dinner
2023-12-14 18:00 - 21:30 | The Barns at Cooper Molera, 535 Polk Street, Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTS MONTEREY BAY CHAPTER
Invites you to the 2023 DESIGN AWARDS & HOLIDAY DINNER
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 14, 6:00 P.M.
The Barns at Cooper Molera
535 Polk Street
Monterey, CA 93940
PROGRAM
6:00 No Host Reception
6:45 | Buffet Stations Dinner
7:30 | Awards Presentation
$98 Per Person
$60 Emerging Professionals
RSVP Deadline November 30
PAYMENT
To pay online at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/aia-monterey-bay-design-awards-presentations-and-holiday-dinner-tickets-755605154357?aff=oddtdtcreator
Or mail your check to AlA Monterey Bay
PO Box 310, Monterey, CA 93942

Lumber Reimagined: The Future of Reclamation
2023-12-07 12:00 - 13:30 | Online Event
Date: Thursday, December 7
Time: 12:00 to 1:30 p.m.
Presenter: Ashley Yanda, Urban Machine
Tickets: Free to AIA Members, Sponsors, and Students; $25 general public
Online Webinar
Urban Machine, a company based in Oakland California, is leveraging the latest robotics and AI for salvaging lumber waste so it can be used to build again at a price competitive to virgin lumber. This approach not only creates local economic opportunities and shortens lumber supply chains but also reduces embodied carbon and alleviates pressure on forests. This session will address how this technology is changing the way waste lumber is handled, opening new opportunities for designers to specify deconstruction and reclaimed wood. The talk will also cover the AIA Materials Pledge component on circular economy, showing how disassembly and reuse aspires to a zero-waste goal for construction activities.
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The Power of Existing Buildings
2023-11-14 12:30 - 13:30 | Online Event
This session will provide a series of “no-regrets” moves, using building science and data science tools, that every owner of a building or portfolio of buildings can take to properly prioritize investments in their existing buildings for the purpose of optimizing financial returns and building performance returns. Building performance components considered include energy/operating carbon, occupant health and wellness and building resilience.
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Frances Elkins: Visionary American Designer
2023-11-05 13:00 - 15:30 | Stanton Center, 5 Custom House Plaza, Monterey, CA, United States
Lecture: Frances Elkins: Visionary American Designer
Presented by:
Monterey Area Architectural Resources Archive (MAARA)
Lecturer: Scott Powell
Date: Sunday, November 5, 2023
Location: Stanton Center, 5 Customs House Plaza, Monterey
Time: Lecture & questions: 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. doors open at 12:30 p.m.
Book signing & refreshments: 2:30 to 3:30 p.m.
Price: $10 AIA Members & Sponsors, Students, and MAARA Members
$20 Non-Members
Tickets: Available only at the door, no pre-registration available
Scott Powell will discuss the innovative interiors of Frances Adler Elkins (1887-1953), known for her adroit mixtures of the classical and the modern, her fresh sense of color and texture, and her concern for comfort and livability. She is considered one of the best American interior designers of all time. Elkins, based in Monterey, worked closely with many great architects including her Chicago-based brother David Adler as well as the prominent California architects Gardner Dailey, William Wurster, George Washington Smith, Clarence Tantau, Wallace Neﬀ, Roland Coate, George Kaufmann, Reginald Johnson, Lewis Hobart, Robert Stanton, and Lutah Maria Riggs. The houses, hotels and clubhouses Elkins designed in northern California also featured the work of outstanding Monterey and Carmel artists including Francis & Gene McComas, the Bruton sisters, and Remo Scardigli. Elkins’ commissions on the Monterey Peninsula were frequently landscaped by the illustrious Thomas Church, but also included gardens by talents such as Isabella Worn. The lecture will present images of interiors and exteriors around the country with special emphasis on Chicago and the North Shore, and on Pebble Beach, Monterey and Carmel. Photos of sketches, blueprints, fabrics and wall coverings from the extensive Frances Elkins Archives at Monterey Peninsula College will also be part of the presentation.
Powell’s book Frances Elkins: Visionary American Designer, was published by Rizzoli in late March 2023 and will be available for sale at the event.
Since 2002, Scott Powell has been researching the career of Frances Elkins. He has documented over 250 Elkins commissions, many of them previously unknown. His research includes close contact with existing Elkins family members and clients, ongoing review of her project ﬁles and several photo archives throughout the U.S., and visits to several extant Elkins commissions on the West Coast. His interest in Elkins has also led to the acquisition of furniture, textiles, wall coverings and many unpublished period photographs related to her 35-year career. Studying Elkins combines his interests in classical and modern architecture, interior design, landscape design, photography, California history, Hollywood’s two Golden Ages (the silent era and the ﬁrst three decades of sound ﬁlm), and textiles.
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MAARA was formed to (a) preserve information sources with respect to the architectural history of the Monterey area by collecting, cataloguing, storing, preserving, and maintaining records, manuscripts, photographs and other archival materials pertaining to such architectural history; (b) maintain and operate archival facilities adequate to preserve, protect and provide public access to archival material related to the architectural history of the Monterey area, (c) conduct educational programs for the public that focus on archival and historical research and the preservation of archival materials with respect to the architectural history of the Monterey area, and (d) cooperate with municipal, cultural and educational institutions in preserving and sharing the historical architectural resources of the Monterey area in the State of California.

Carmel, California – Monterey Area Architectural Resources Archive (MAARA) and the American Institute of Architects Monterey Bay (AIA Monterey Bay) announces Frank Lloyd Wright’s Walker House, an illustrated lecture by Kathryn Smith, noted national Wright expert, October 19, 2023, 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. at Carpenter Hall, Sunset Center, San Carlos Street at 9th Avenue, Carmel. Frank Lloyd Wright’s Della Walker House has been a subject of mystery, facing the Bay, at the end of Carmel Beach. Very few have been inside the gates, no less inside
2023-10-19 18:00 - 20:00 | Carpenter Hall, Sunset Center, San Carlos Street at 9th Avenue, Carmel, CA, United States
Carmel, California – Monterey Area Architectural Resources Archive (MAARA) and the American Institute of Architects Monterey Bay (AIA Monterey Bay) announces Frank Lloyd Wright’s Walker House, an illustrated lecture by Kathryn Smith, noted national Wright expert, October 19, 2023, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. (Doors open at 5:30 p.m.) at Carpenter Hall, Sunset Center, San Carlos Street at 9th Avenue, Carmel. Frank Lloyd Wright’s Della Walker House has been a subject of mystery, facing the Bay, at the end of Carmel Beach. Very few have been inside the gates, no less inside the rooms. In 2023, Kathryn Smith authored a lavishly illustrated publication, Frank Lloyd Wright’s Walker House, which answers all the questions from who the client was, what did it cost, who designed all the furniture, and more. In the lecture, she presents original drawings, historic photographs, summaries of the architect-client correspondence, and ends with a tour of the interior in new color images made specifically for this publication. Pierluigi Serraino, Bay Area architectural critic, described Smith’s Walker House as “a revelation, answers questions we never even thought to ask, with more photos we never knew existed.” Smith explained, “I am eager to present this new information in Carmel-by-the-Sea, where it will be most welcomed and appreciated.” The lecture is co-sponsored by the American Institute of Architects Monterey Bay (AIA Monterey Bay) and Monterey Area Architectural Resources Archive (MAARA). A book sale and signing follows immediately after the lecture. Admission is $10 for members of sponsoring organizations, $20 for the public, tickets only available at the door. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Parking lot and street parking available.
WHO: Monterey Area Architectural Resources Archive (MAARA) and the American Institute of Architects Monterey Bay (AIA Monterey Bay)
WHAT: Frank Lloyd Wright’s Walker House: A Lecture by Kathryn Smith
WHEN: Thursday, October 19, 2023, Doors Open: 5:30 P.M. • Lecture: 6:00 to 8:00 P.M.
WHERE: Carpenter Hall, Sunset Center, San Carlos Street at 9th Avenue, Carmel, CA
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AIA Monterey Bay is the regional voice for the architectural profession, serving as an educational resource to the community and uniting its members in fellowship to promote the quality of the built environment.
MAARA was formed to (a) preserve information sources with respect to the architectural history of the Monterey area by collecting, cataloguing, storing, preserving, and maintaining records, manuscripts, photographs and other archival materials pertaining to such architectural history; (b) maintain and operate archival facilities adequate to preserve, protect and provide public access to archival material related to the architectural history of the Monterey area, (c) conduct educational programs for the public that focus on archival and historical research and the preservation of archival materials with respect to the architectural history of the Monterey area, and (d) cooperate with municipal, cultural and educational institutions in preserving and sharing the historical architectural resources of the Monterey area in the State of California.

AIA Design Awards Submission Deadline
2023-10-09
Learn more about this here.

AIA Design Awards Registration Deadline
2023-09-18

60th Annual Sandcastle Contest
2023-09-16 08:00 - 14:00 | Carmel Beach, Between 10th and 12th Street, CA, 93923, United States
THEME: “TIME TRAVEL – INTO THE FUTURE”
DATE: SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2023, 8AM – 2PM (JUDGING AT NOON)
PLACE: CARMEL BEACH BETWEEN 10TH & 12TH
Free registration the morning of the event.
Sponsored by The City of Carmel-By-The-Sea and The American Institute of Architects Monterey Bay Chapter.

House and Garden Tour
2023-09-09 13:00 - 16:00
House and Garden Tour
Hearth and Home, History and Fantasy
Step behind the garden walls to view some of the most iconic and fascinating architectural treasures in Carmel-by-the-Sea. This self guided walking tour will be followed by an included reception at the First Murphy House. Refresh and enjoy wine and nibbles in our beautiful garden. Tickets on sale now by clicking Purchase Tickets below, or by phone at 831-624-4447.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 9TH | 1PM – 5PM
CHS & AIA MEMBER PRICE: $45
NON-MEMBER PRICE: $50
DAY OF EVENT PRICE: $60
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House and Garden Tour Reception
2023-09-08 17:30 - 20:30 | Odyssey, Carmelo 4 SW of 10th
A Celebration of Carmel’s Great Residential Architecture
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 8TH | 5:30PM – 8:30PM
Carmel Heritage Society and American Institute of Architects Monterey Chapter invite you to join us at the 2023 House and Garden Tour Reception
TICKETS: $150 PER PERSON
Includes the cocktail and hors d’oeuvre reception at Odyssey, the home of Tom and Lynda Christal, and a ticket to the House and Garden Tour on Saturday, September 9th
LOCATION: ODYSSEY
Carmelo 4 SW of 10th
RSVP TO INFO@CARMELHERITAGE.ORG OR 831-624-4447

ADA Course by Greg Izor and AIA Monterey Bay
2023-06-23 12:00 - 17:00 | Graniterock, 1755 Del Monte Boulevard, Seaside, California, 93955, United States
Earn 5 HSW Credits at In-Person, ADA Course
Presented by Greg Izor and AIA Monterey Bay
Date: Friday, June 23, 2023
Time: 12:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Location: Graniterock, 1755 Del Monte Boulevard, Seaside
Note: Please do not park in Graniterock’s parking lot
Learning Units: 5 LU/HSW
Cost: $150 for AIA Members; $190 for all others; includes snacks and beverages
Presenter: Greg Izor, AIA, NCARB, CASp; Principal Architect of Izor $ Associates, Inc. DVBE.
This course will cover the following areas of interest:
1: Exterior and Covered Parking Facilities
2: Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
3: Exterior Path of Travel
5: Interior Path of travel, Horizontal and Vertical Access Elements
6: Toilet, Bathing and Locker Facilities
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A Local Guide to Specifying Low Carbon Concrete
2023-06-15 12:00 - 13:00 | Graniterock, 1755 Del Monte Boulevard, Seaside, California, 93955, United States
A Local Guide to Specifying Low Carbon Concrete An In-Person and Virtual COTE Course
Date: Thursday, June 15, 2023
Time: 12:00 – 1:00 p.m., doors open at 11:30 a.m. for a complimentary lunch provided by Graniterock, prepared by Parker Lusseau Pastries
In Person Location: Graniterock, 1755 Del Monte Boulevard, Seaside
(Note: Please do not park in Graniterock’s parking lot)
Virtual Access via Teams Meeting: Click here
Learning Units: 1 LU/HSW
Cost: Free for AIA Members; $15 for all others; includes lunch and beverages
A panel comprised of a local concrete supplier, a contractor, a structural engineer and a building official, will convene to discuss the basics of low embodied carbon of concrete and what makes up high-performance Green Concrete (HPGC). The talk will include immediate steps that can be taken to reduce a building’s carbon footprint when specifying concrete and explain how to prioritize design strategies to get the greatest carbon footprint reductions in carbon footprint by utilizing using current technologies and design tools. We will discuss how to develop concrete specifications that are attainable and have positive impact. We will discuss the importance of early design collaboration and buy-in among all parties. We will explore various local high-profile projects where high-performance sustainable Green Concrete has been used.
There will be a live question and answer for the audience. Register here

A'23 AIA Conference on Architecture
2023-06-07 - 2023-06-10 | Moscone Center, 747 Howard Street, San Francisco, CA, 94103, United States
This conference is where the AEC industry gathers to define the future, design it, and connect across industries to build it. Join your peers June 7–10 in San Francisco for the architecture and design event of the year! Your ticket connects you to the education, networking, products, speakers, tours, events, and custom local experiences this conference is renowned for.
For a limited time, save up to $175 on full-price registration with your AIA member
Register here.

Frank Lloyd Wright’s Walker House: Lecture By Kathryn Smith,
2023-05-20 18:00 - 19:30 | Stanton Center, 5 Custom House Plaza, Monterey, CA, United States
Frank Lloyd Wright’s Walker House: Lecture By Kathryn Smith,
Saturday, May 20, 2023, Stanton Center, 5 Custom House Plaza, Monterey
Monterey Area Architectural Resources Archive (MAARA) announces Frank Lloyd Wright’s Walker House, an illustrated lecture by Kathryn Smith, noted national Wright expert, 6 pm – 7:30 pm, May 20, 2023 at Stanton Center, 5 Custom House Plaza, Monterey. Drawn from her recent publication based on unpublished sources including drawings, letters, historic photos, and oral histories, Smith will reveal the surprising story of how Wright designed and constructed his only built waterfront house. Extensive new exterior and interior photos document Wright’s unique artistry for Della Walker, his client. The lecture is co-sponsored by the Carmel Heritage Society and AIA Monterey Bay. Smith has authored numerous books and articles on Wright and has lectured nationally.
A book signing follows immediately after the lecture.
Admission is $10, doors open 5:30 pm. Garage and street parking.

Housing On The Central Coast: Community Panel Discussion And Forum
2023-05-18 18:00 - 19:30 | Sand Box, 440 Ortiz Ave. #A, Sand City, CA, 93955, United States
Community leaders in public office, planning, housing advocacy and project development come together in a moderated panel discussion identifying needs, roadblocks and finding solutions and ways forward to build more housing in our area. Introduction by Monterey County Supervisor Mary Adams; moderated by architects and AIA Monterey Bay board members, Erik Dyar and Justin Pauly.
Panelists:

Kim Cole, Community Development Director, City of Monterey
Michael DeLapa, Executive Director, LandWatch Monterey County
Sibley Simon, founder and President of New Way Homes, a non-profit that operates an impact investment fund to spur more workforce and affordable housing development.
Roxanne Wilson, Homeless Services Director, Monterey County
Kathryn Avila, Avila Construction

In addition, numerous special guests from politics, government, development, and advocacy will attend and take part in the discussion.
$10 Members
$25 Non-Members
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Dense-City: Housing For Quality Of Life And Social Change
2023-04-27 18:00 - 19:30 | Sand Box, 440 Ortiz Ave. #A, Sand City, CA, 93955, United States
SPEAKERS: Angela Brooks, FAIA & Lawrence Scarpa, FAIA, Brooks + Scarpa Architects
Low-Income affordable housing used to mean fortress-like structures that were soulless and cheaply built. Today, there is a growing interest amongst architects that have spawned new and innovative approaches to affordable housing that are well-designed and incorporate a combination of creative social programming, cutting-edge forms and materials, sustainable design and a keen sense of aesthetic. This presentation will explore new models that have transformed affordable and low-income housing into cutting edge architecture.
SPEAKER BIOS: Angie and Larry are recipients of the 2022 National AIA Gold Medal. Angie is only the third women to receive this award and Angie and Larry are only the second duo. Angie is also the recipient of the 2020 AIA California Maybeck award, The first woman to ever receive this award.
Brooks + Scarpa is a collective of architects, designers and creative thinkers dedicated to enhancing the human experience. Honored with the Smithsonian Cooper- Hewitt National Design Award, the firm is a multi-disciplinary practice that includes architecture, landscape architecture, planning, environmental design, materials research, graphic, furniture and interior design services that produces innovative, sustainable iconic buildings and urban environments. They have garnered international acclaim has garnered international acclaim for the creative use of conventional materials in unique and unexpected ways. They are also considered pioneers and leaders in the field of sustainable design.
Their awards include the State of California and National American Institute of Architects (AIA) Architecture Firm Award, AIA Los Angeles Gold Medal, National Citizen Architect, Rudy Brunner Prize, Interior Design Magazine’s Lifetime Achievement Award, six National AIA Committee on the Environment Top Ten Green Building awards, Progressive Architecture Award, Architect Magazine’s R+D award and many others. They are also the recipients of the $4.5 mil Housing Innovation Challenge Grant awarded by Los Angeles County for their innovative and scalable solutions to homelessness. They are co-founders of the A+D Museum in Los Angeles, The Affordable Housing Design Leadership Institute, Livable Places, Inc.; a nonprofit development and public policy organization dedicated to building mixed-use housing and to help develop more sustainable and livable communities. They have also been featured on the Oprah Winfrey show with Leonardo DiCaprio.

$10 Members
$25 Non-Members

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Post-Construction Requirements Stormwater Training
2023-04-27 09:30 - 11:00 | Online Event
Date: Thursday, April 27, 2023.
Time: 9:30 A.M.
Webinar
This FREE training will provide an overview of the PCR’s, discuss Low Impact Development principals for development and design, and offer Do’s and Don’ts for successful agency review and approval. In addition, we will explore a recently implemented Case Study to better understand the overall PCR process.
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Carbon Pt. 3 | Carbon Accounting: Decarbonization Case Studies
2023-04-20 12:00 - 13:30 | Online Event
Date: Thursday, April 20, 2023.
Time: 12:00 to 1:30 p.m.
Units: 1.5 AIA LU|HSW of ZNCD MCE
Speakers:
Brad Benke, AIA | Research Scientist, Carbon Leadership Forum
Jessica Martinez, PE, LEED AP | Sustainability Specialist, DCI Engineers
Jacob Davis, AIA, LEED AP | Senior Associate, archimania
Kate Diamond, FAIA, LEED AP | Civic Design Director, HDRINC
Yunnan Allen, RA, NCARB, LEED AP | Senior Project Architect, HDRINC
Matt Cunha-Rigby, RA, LEED AP, LFA | Sustainable Leader, HDRINC
This is the final program in a 3-part series on Carbon Accounting made in partnership with the Carbon Leadership Forum.
Designers understand the imperative of achieving net-zero carbon emissions on their projects. But how do we actually get there? In the final installment of this three-part series on carbon, three design firms will share examples of projects that made dramatic carbon reductions.
The purpose of this course is to train architects, engineers, designers, specifiers & owners on the UL 3.25 and ASTM F2200 safety standards related to design, construction, and installation methods of automated vehicular access points.
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How to Design a Safe & Compliant Automated Gate System
2023-04-13 12:00 - 13:00 | Online Event
Date: Thursday, April 13, 2023.
Time: 12:00 to 1:00 p.m.
Speaker: Brad Richards, Specification Sales Engineer | HySecurity
Units: 1 AIA LU|HSW
The purpose of this course is to train architects, engineers, designers, specifiers & owners on the UL 3.25 and ASTM F2200 safety standards related to design, construction, and installation methods of automated vehicular access points.
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The AIA National Photography Competition
2023-04-03 17:00
The AIA National Photography Competition was founded to capture and honor architects, design professionals and architectural students whose amazing talents are showcased in their photographic interpretation of the designed environment.
The competition is open to all architects actively registered in the United States, AIA Associates, and architecture students at an accredited architecture school. License architects do not have to be an AIA members to enter.
Competition Schedule:

January 1, 2023 – Competition Opens
April 3, 2023 – Submission deadline
May 6, 2023 – Jury Date

All Architects are welcome and encouraged to submit photos! Learn More>
Rules & Regulations:
2023 AIA National Photography Competition Prospectus – CLICK HERE

Passive House Multi-Family - Good for All is Good for One Webinar
2023-03-22 12:00 - 13:30 | Online Event
Passive House Multi-Family – Good for All is Good for One
How Passive House Qualities Benefit both Occupants & Owners
Presentation by Shane Pollin – CA Passive House
Target Audience: Building owners, developers, code reviewers, planning officials and design professionals interested in learning about the benefits of integrating passive house principles into larger multi-family or mixed-use projects.
In this session, the link between occupant satisfaction and owner satisfaction will be established. Given the importance of occupant satisfaction, particularly in the multi-family residential sector, Owners should consider how they can design their buildings to achieve occupant satisfaction. A survey of articles describing passive house buildings reveals a number of characteristics which are common to the buildings constructed to this standard. These characteristics embody certain qualities which are highly desirable to both owners and occupants. Given the desirability of these qualities, the question becomes what strategies can be employed to ensure the presence of the desired characteristics. The answer is the Passive House principles of building design and construction.
The presentation will then highlight an ambitious new project under development in the State of Maryland. The Hillandale Gateway project will be an all-electric, multi-building, mixed-use, mixed-income project designed to reach high levels of sustainability and resiliency. The project will feature 463 total homes in two buildings along with associated parking and commercial space. The project is currently seeking LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design), Energy Star, Enterprise Green Communities, WELL, and Passive House certifications on two buildings. One building, comprised of one hundred fifty-five (155) homes in eleven stories, is also being designed to achieve Zero Net Energy. Once completed, this project will be both the largest passive house and the largest residential zero net energy project in the State of Maryland and the region.
Finally, with a long-term perspective, the team has also demonstrated a “best value” vs purely “first cost” approach throughout the design and development process. The advantages of refocusing on the question of “Is it worth it?” compared to the far more common “How much does it cost?” will be explored.

Pikes Peak Summit Complex: An All-Electric & Severe Climate Case Study
2023-03-22 12:00 - 13:00
Pikes Peak Summit Complex:
An All-Electric & Severe Climate Case Study
Date: Wednesday, March 22, 2023.
Time: 12:00 to 1:00 p.m.
Presenter: Pete Jefferson, PE, WELL Faculty, LEED AP | Principal, BranchPattern
Units: 1 LU/HSW (pending approval); Qualifies for 1 hr. ZNCD MCE
Tickets: Free
At 14,115 feet above sea level, Pikes Peak is a unique high mountain summit accessible to visitors from all over the world, despite being in the harshest climate in North America. Despite the obstacles posed by the harsh climate, the vision of the Summit Complex became one that aligned closely with the petals of the Living Building Challenge, and ultimately certification became a project goal.
At the heart of the design response is a bioclimatic design approach, incorporating elements of biomimicry and regenerative design principles to achieve it. Having opened in June 2021 as the highest elevation public building in North America, the project is now open to visitors. As the project team continues to live with the building to measure and optimize performance. Design decisions are constantly being tested by the climate, and in this webinar you will get to hear what worked, what didn’t, and lessons learned in the Summit Complex project.
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9 Ways To Make Housing For People
2023-03-16 18:00 - 19:30 | Sand Box, 440 Ortiz Ave. #A, Sand City, CA, 93955, United States
SPEAKERS: Daniel Simons, FAIA and Pedram Farashbandi, AIA
Developed and proven over four decades of multifamily housing design, the “9 Ways” are design principles that provide a thoughtful framework for making better housing. Flexible and human-centric, these community-oriented strategies work together to elevate a building, improve wellness and stability, and support social bonds. With extensive examples from the firm’s housing portfolio, Principals Daniel Simons, FAIA and Pedram Farshbandi, AIA, will illustrate these accessible and straightforward strategies, which range from the large-scale “Reweave the Urban Fabric” to the intimate “Get Personal.” These strategies address opportunities available to housing at all scales and across all regions, and result in buildings that increase the quality of living for residents and neighbors alike.
The 9 Ways framework is explored in the new book 9 Ways to Make Housing for People [ORO Editions 2022], which will be available for sale and to be signed by the speakers at the event.

$10 Members
$25 Non-Members

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Understanding Embodied Carbon - ﻿Net Zero Considerations for Precast Concrete
2023-03-16 12:00 - 13:00
Understanding Embodied Carbon –
Net Zero Considerations for Precast Concrete
Date: Thursday, March 16, 2023.
Time: 12:00 to 1:00 p.m.
Presenter: Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute West
Units: 1 AIA LU/HSW; Qualifies for 1 hr. ZNCD MCE
Embodied-carbon requirements are being implemented in various ways and at different stages of the project design, from “Buy Clean” programs, specification language and California’s Zero Net Carbon Design (ZNCD) goals, to owners and above-code programs that establish benchmarks and percentage improvement targets. Navigating these newer requirements can seem daunting. This presentation will focus on examples of each different embodied carbon implementation method, pros and cons and the value of each method, and understanding how architects and structural engineers can address reductions at different project stages. The presentation will also address how applying these strategies can result in energy savings and life-saving resilient solutions.
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2022 Energy Code for Single-family Lighting
2023-03-15 12:00 - 13:00 | Online Event
Speaker: Gina Rodda, CEA | Principal/Owner of Gabel Associates, LLC
This hour-long Code Breaker focuses on requirements in California’s 2022 Single-family Energy Code (Title 24, Part 6) for indoor and outdoor lighting luminaires and controls. We will also review resources available from the industry supporting Single-family lighting design and installation.
Register online here.

Getting to Know the AIA Materials Pledge
2023-03-10 12:00 - 13:00 | Online Event
On March 10th we will have a webinar, ‘Getting to Know the AIA Materials Pledge’, with an author of the Prescription for Healthier Materials, Frances Yang of Arup, as well as Lona Rerick, architect and sustainable materials leader at ZGF Architects in Portland. This webinar will will discuss the Materials Pledge, benchmarks and resources for specifying healthy materials. Register today!
