2025 Canstruction Teams Orientation
Apr
9

2025 Canstruction Teams Orientation

This is for teams who have registered for this year's competition or who plan to register. You will receive more specific information on the rules and regulations, the timeline, Q & A, and information from veteran builders.

Food and beverage provided

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A History of Sea Ranch - Presented by its Architect, Don Jacobs FAIA
Apr
17

A History of Sea Ranch - Presented by its Architect, Don Jacobs FAIA

This past year Don was awarded the “Distinguished Architect” Award along with Donlyn Lyndon, FAIA and Obie Bowman, FAIA, by the Sea Ranch Association, for his body of work. In this presentation attendees will learn about the cast of characters that came together in the early ’60’s to create the most highly awarded environmental and sustainable community in the 1960’s and 1970’s.

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AIAOC Lunch Hour ZNCD Webinar: AIA Orange County & Southern California Edison, A Collaborative Partnership Presents: Practical Considerations for Specifying Heat Pump Water Heaters
Apr
30

AIAOC Lunch Hour ZNCD Webinar: AIA Orange County & Southern California Edison, A Collaborative Partnership Presents: Practical Considerations for Specifying Heat Pump Water Heaters

This class will lead architects and designers through proper location choices for heat pump water heaters, as well as ventilation, maintenance, power, and condensate management, so that you can specify these units with confidence.  This course will also detail the greenhouse gas reduction benefits of heat pump technologies and how they contribute toward achieving a project's Zero Net Carbon Design goals.

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AIAOC Lunch Hour Webinar: Architectural Powder Coatings
Jun
10

AIAOC Lunch Hour Webinar: Architectural Powder Coatings

Powder coating is a dry finishing process known for durability, performance, and a smooth application process on many products from everyday appliances to tough machinery. This learning unit will take an in-depth look at powder coatings while outlining the history of their development. We will illustrate the powder-coating application process, review specifications, and compare the benefits of nontoxic powder coatings to liquid finishes, all while emphasizing the advantages to our health and the environment.

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AIAOC Lunch Hour Webinar: Design Principles for Rainscreen Wall Systems
Jun
17

AIAOC Lunch Hour Webinar: Design Principles for Rainscreen Wall Systems

This presentation provides an explanation of the various components that lead to water penetration in walls and how to prevent it with rainscreen wall system solutions. The importance of air barriers, vapor control and thermal control in walls will also be discussed, as will examples of proper rainscreen details and construction. Additionally, the basics of WUFI modeling will be summarized. 

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ZNCD: AIA Orange County Lunch Hour WebinarAdvancing Building Decarbonization Through High Performance Measures
Mar
25

ZNCD: AIA Orange County Lunch Hour WebinarAdvancing Building Decarbonization Through High Performance Measures

The importance of energy efficiency in the built environment has become well accepted over the past few decades. Significant advances have been made in design practices, codes, and technology that contribute to improved building energy efficiency. Despite these advances, there remains urgency in making additional gains in energy efficiency to advance building decarbonization and address climate change. This session will review how establishing specific energy goals at the design stage for a project and implementing emerging high-performance measures provide significant additional opportunity for built environment energy efficiency gains and decarbonization. Technologies across the building envelope, mechanical system and end uses will be reviewed, highlighting how intentional design choices can drive these advancements.

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The AIAOC Healthcare Committee Presents: Emerging Priorities in Green Building
Mar
6

The AIAOC Healthcare Committee Presents: Emerging Priorities in Green Building

The worlds of construction and building products are evolving, increasingly focused on environmental responsibility, materials transparency, carbon impact and human health. This course explores the emerging trends and priorities of the industry to provide actionable knowledge and practical tools to help architects and designers make more informed choices and create a more resilient built environment. Green-building systems such as LEED, REACH and others will be examined, along with the key concepts surrounding carbon calculations, energy reduction, and the tools and technology available to employ in coming projects.

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ZNCD Webinar:                 Precast Protects                      Life - Integrating Healthy Buildings with Zero Net Carbon Design Practices
Feb
25

ZNCD Webinar: Precast Protects Life - Integrating Healthy Buildings with Zero Net Carbon Design Practices

Precast, prestressed concrete is a durable material that is well known for its strength and resilience and ability to protect the lives, livelihoods and lifestyles of people and communities. Part of that equation is contributing to safe and healthy spaces in which occupants can live and work. This presentation will discuss how precast concrete can be used to create safe and healthy spaces.

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A Chef's Tasting Tour of Today's Sustainable &Sensational Electric Kitchens
Feb
21

A Chef's Tasting Tour of Today's Sustainable &Sensational Electric Kitchens

On Friday, February 21, attend a free afternoon of gourmet food as two professional chefs demonstrate the power, precision, and benefits of induction cooking. Other benefits of attending include networking with other design and real estate professionals, kitchen design and appliance insights from Fisher & Paykel, and access to experts to answer all your induction questions.

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The AIAOC Women in Architecture Committee Presents Mid-Career Momentum: Overcoming Licensure Hurdles
Feb
20

The AIAOC Women in Architecture Committee Presents Mid-Career Momentum: Overcoming Licensure Hurdles

Despite the critical role of licensure in advancing architectural careers and ensuring professional standards, the rate of architects pursuing licensure drops significantly after age 40. Data from NCARB and related industry reports highlights this decline, which can be attributed to factors such as career plateaus, the demanding licensure process, lack of mentorship, or shifting personal priorities.

This panel discussion examines these trends and equips participants with stories and strategies to inspire and support mid-career professionals to pursue licensure. Attendees will learn about the barriers faced by those over 40 and explore case studies, mentorship frameworks, and innovative resources to re-engage this demographic in the licensure process.

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AIAOC Lunch Hour Webinar: Performance-Based Design in Egress
Feb
18

AIAOC Lunch Hour Webinar: Performance-Based Design in Egress

This course provides an overview of the development of fire sprinklers as well as the history and application of NFPA 13 as it relates to different occupancies. Participants will learn about what types of fire sprinklers are available; when fire sprinklers are required; and what types of fire sprinklers are required in different occupancies. They will also obtain a basic understanding of NFPA 13s purpose, scope, and objective as it relates to fire sprinkler system protection.

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Housing Charrette 2 - Join the AIAOC Housing and Emerging Professionals Committee to Discuss the Next Phase of Solving the Housing Crisis
Feb
13

Housing Charrette 2 - Join the AIAOC Housing and Emerging Professionals Committee to Discuss the Next Phase of Solving the Housing Crisis

Calling all young professionals and housing experts! The AIA Orange County Housing Committee, in collaboration with Emerging Professionals, invites you to join us for a special meeting on February 13th on zoom.

(zoom link will be provided after 1pm Thursday to those who register)

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AIAOC Lunchtime Webinar State of Cybersecurity
Feb
11

AIAOC Lunchtime Webinar State of Cybersecurity

Attendees of the "State of Cybersecurity" presentation will gain valuable insights into current cybersecurity trends, emerging threats, and best practices to protect their organizations. The session will cover the latest advancements in defensive technologies, real-world case studies of successful threat mitigation, and actionable strategies to enhance organizational resilience against cyberattacks. Attendees will leave with a clearer understanding of how to navigate the evolving cybersecurity landscape effectively.

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The AIAOC Emerging Professionals Committee Presents: Finishing The ARE by Michael Riscica
Feb
5

The AIAOC Emerging Professionals Committee Presents: Finishing The ARE by Michael Riscica

Join us for an exclusive opportunity to revolutionize your ARE journey towards becoming a Registered Architect with Michael Riscica, the powerhouse behind YoungArchitect.com and the ARE Boot Camp. In this enlightening presentation, Architects in Training will dive deep into mastering the skills required for the ARE amidst the hustle of a busy professional and personal life.

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Design Awards Submission Support: Common Application – 2025 Update
Feb
3

Design Awards Submission Support: Common Application – 2025 Update

Join AIA Long Beach/SouthBay for an enlightening webinar where they delve into the Common Application, a vital tool in the Design Awards process adopted by AIA Chapters nationwide. The session will demystify the Common App and focus on common pitfalls and mistakes encountered by submitters. Additionally, the presenters will cover the new 2025 updates.

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AIA Orange County Lunch Hour Webinar: Interior Ambient Illumination
Nov
21

AIA Orange County Lunch Hour Webinar: Interior Ambient Illumination

Interior Ambient lighting trends. Just a decade ago commercial interior lighting was beginning a transition from fluorescent to LED lighting technology. There has been more change in the past twelve years than all of the 1950’s to 2010 (fluorescent T12 to T8, T5). This course looks at where we are now with Trends, Efficacy, Creativity and Sustainability.

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