American Institute of Architects
Monterey Bay Chapter
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.

















2022 Arts + Architecture Lecture Series
April 21: A Global Perspective / A National View
With Secretary Leon E. Panetta
May 12, 2022: The Local Perspective
Panel Discussion with Smart Growth and Private Property Rights Advocates
May 26, 2022: Building in the Open Landscape
Looking at Successful Transitions from Built to Natural Environment
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