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.

This course explores the benefits of bioretention and how bioretention planters reduce peak flows and improve water quality.

Photography contest opens January 20th & Closes April 15th.

This course will provide a brief tutorial regarding Contract Interpretation including a Short Explanatory List of Legal Issues and a Separate Longer List of Scope Issues.

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

This course is designed to provide an introduction to acoustics and will highlight the link between acoustics and the architects’ vision for a space at the design phase.

Tour of Solis Park School at The Great Park, a K-8 Facility

*Tickets are non-refundable but can be transferred to another individual to attend the tour.  

This course walks you through the process of selecting accessible doors and hardware based on Chapter 4 of the ANSI A117.1 the Standard for Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities to comply with ADA and CBC Chapters 11A and 11B.

This session has been postponed per the presenter.

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.

The AIAOC March Madness Mixer has been cancelled.

This tour will take place rain or shine!

Tour of the Multi Family/Mixed Use Development, Rafferty

Santa Ana, CA

*Tickets are non-refundable but can be transferred to another individual to attend the tour.  

ARC/Riot Color Tour and Networking Event has been postponed due weather.

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.

This session will cover the benefits of using the California Plumbing Code’s Water Demand Calculator (WDC) to size plumbing in homes and apartment buildings.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 13^th on zoom.

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

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.

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.

An examination of embedded anchoring systems including how and why they should be specified and installed in concrete superstructures to achieve permanent attachment points that will improve job site safety and create environmental benefits over the full lifecycle of a structure.

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.

Photography contest opens January 20th & Closes April 15th.

Become a registered Safety Assessment Evaluator!

6 AIA HSW

An examination and comparison of categories within the exterior trim market, focusing on category specific attributes relating to installation, sustainability, durability and maintenance.

Are you looking for a program to meet the California Architects Board ADA course requirement? AIA Orange County is offering you an opportunity to earn 1.5 qualifying hours toward your 2025 license renewal.

Increasingly, security design must take into account its effect on the carbon footprint of building or installation.  This encompasses both the materials used in the fabrication of the products as well as the energy consumption from using that product.