Sacramento in 2021 – What We Can Expect

With the California State Legislature in Session and about to actively consider and vote on legislation, Mark Christian, Hon. AIA CA, the AIA CA Director of Government Relations, will talk about the political climate in Sacramento and about legislation that may be under consideration of interest to the architectural profession.  Topics will include a possible […]

Silicone Coatings: An Alternative to Ceramic Frit for Spandrel Glass

Learning Units: 1 AIA HSW, 1 GBCI General Hour Cost: Free LEARNING OBJECTIVES Definition of high-performance silicone coatings as a healthy and sustainable alternative to other spandrel glass materials Rigorous testing to prove longevity and application suitability Considerations when specifying silicone opacifiers on spandrel glass Advantages of using silicone coatings in design to prevent hazardous […]

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Member Benefit Program: Energy Modeling with cove.tool

Shifting energy codes are challenging architects with a wide array of parameters to balance like energy, cost, daylight, views, and embodied carbon. Join this session diving into two case studies to generate beautiful analysis graphics and see how to shape the narrative in a data driven design process. AIA CA members who attend will receive […]

Top 10 Ways to Reduce Concrete’s Carbon Footprint | AIA CA Climate Action Bonus Webinar

In this session, NRMCA’s ‎Executive Vice President, Structures and Sustainability, Lionel Lemay and NRMCA’s Senior Director, Building Innovations, Patrick Matsche will walk participants through the best strategies for taking advantage of concrete’s strength and durability, while also ensuring the lowest possible carbon footprint.

Efficient Net Zero Energy Buildings: Case Studies of 3 Building Types | AIA CA Climate Action Technical Webinar

Ed Dean, FAIA will present Case Studies of All-electric buildings that have achieved Zero Net Energy and greatly reduced greenhouse gas emissions from operation. He will describe the goals and design intentions for each project, discuss design decisions the Architects made to achieve very deep reductions in greenhouse gas emissions, and present measured post-occupancy performance […]

Free Community Wildfire Webinar Series: Creating Effective Defensible Space

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 […]

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2019 Title 24, Part 6 Essentials: Residential Standards for Architects & Designers

This 2-day course is designed to help residential architects and designers advance their understanding of California’s 2019 Building Energy Efficiency Standards (Title 24, Part 6 or Energy Code) and ease Energy Code implementation.   Note that the online version of this class is delivered in 2 parts over 2 consecutive days, both of which need […]

2030 Commitment and Practice: A Culture of Firm Excellence | LPA | AIA CA Climate Action Webinar

1 LU | HSW for attending. URL: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_w74f-qKUSdetTo21F0KgEw LPA, AIA CA’s 2021 Firm Award Recipient, will provide insights into how they use the AIA 2030 Commitment as a transformative tool to influence design practice and reduce predicted carbon emissions. LPA is the largest firm whose AIA 2030 Commitment portfolio exceeded the 70% pEUI reduction target for […]

ADA/Accessibility Program – Part One – 2.5 Hours Compilation of ADA Design Guidelines

Date: Thursday, April 22, 2021 (Part 2 is in June, Date TBD) Webinar: 4:00 - 6:30 P.M. Learning Units: 2.5 AIA HSWs 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 present a short history of ADA from inception to California […]

EARTH: Saving Our Soils

CEU Approved for 1.5 Learning Units Cost: Free to AIA MB Members, Allies, Associates, Sponsors, and Architecture Students The AIAMB COTE is pleased to bring you the final lecture on earth’s 4 elements; EARTH: Saving our Soils. The webinar will feature local ecologist and landscape designer, Paul Kephart, of Rana The Cohabitat Co.. Paul will speak […]

Free Community Wildfire Webinar Series: PG&E and Wildfire Safety

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 […]

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Climate Action Webinar: Specifying Sustainable Concrete

Time: 12:00 -1:00 P.M. Learning Units: 1 LU | HSW Concrete is used in nearly every structure we build today, including buildings, bridges, homes and infrastructure. With greater emphasis placed on sustainability, design professionals are faced with the challenge of meeting traditional design criteria with evolving criteria that support green building and efforts to reduce […]