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2024 AIAIC Architecture Photography Competition (The competition date has been extended to November 29, 2024)
2024-11-29 23:59 (America/Los_Angeles)
We are excited to announce the launch of the 2024 AIAIC Photography Competition, which celebrates aesthetic excellence in the built environment. This event is open to a broad base of participants and we challenge our community to submit inspiring, beautiful, and compelling photography. We hope everyone will have a fun and engaging experience and encourage you to share this event with your contact lists. The competition is designed to be completely open and inclusive. Participants from both inside and outside the area are welcome to submit entries on any subject matter. We want to encourage broad participation from architects, landscape architects, and photographers of all levels, whether professional, amateur, or student.
There are five categories: Architecture and Space, Architecture and Light, Architecture and Environment, Architecture and Detail, and Open. Entries cost $40 each, and there is a limit of 10Mb per file. The submission portal will be open until midnight on November 29th, 2024. The winners of the competition will be revealed and acknowledged at the Holiday Party in December via an exhibit of the best photography.
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Monterey Design Conference
2024-10-25 - 2024-10-27
Every two years, the Monterey Design Conference brings together a diverse blend of globally recognized speakers to inspire and educate – all in scenic and vibrant location. In a retreat setting, MDC is your chance to step out of the everyday and into a creative space, networking with colleagues and re-connecting with the ideas and motivations that drew you to the profession from day one.
Early Bird Rates End Earlier This Year
Take advantage of Early Bird rates before they leave the nest 07.31.24.
Registration includes up to 22 LUs.
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#inspiring talks and #inspiring views

Design. Inspiration. Connection. Experience.

Questions? Contact us at 1-844-632-1979 or conferences@aiacalifornia.org

Modernism Week-October
2024-10-24 - 2024-10-27
Modernism Week – October will take place October 24-27, 2024. Smaller in scope than the 11-day festival held annually each February, the October event offers more than 50 events during 4-days, including several free and low-cost programs. A hallmark of Modernism Week events are the inspirational and educational tours of neighborhoods, significant buildings, and residences. Signature events include Premier Double Decker Architectural Bus Tour, tours of Frank Sinatra’s Twin Palms estate, the Palm Springs Modernism Show, architectural walking and biking tours, tours of the historic Annenberg Estate at Sunnylands, parties, and a special series of compelling and informative talks. A portion of ticket proceeds benefit Modernism Week (a non-profit organization) and other local preservation, neighborhood, and community groups.

Circular and Architectural Design – Harvesting End Of Life Opportunities
2024-10-23 12:00 - 13:00
Explore the intersection of circular economy principles and architecture, focusing on practical strategies for sustainable design and material reuse. This webinar qualifies for 1 LU | HSW.

Archtoberfest 2024
2024-10-09 18:00 - 20:00 | Hanger 24 Craft Brewing in Riverside, 5225 Canyon Crest Drive, Riverside, CA, 92507, United States
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Women's Leadership Summit
2024-10-08 - 2024-10-10
Women’s Leadership Summit (WLS), founded by AIA, is a premier leadership experience that brings together the industry’s largest network of women who are breaking down barriers, making themselves visible, and manifesting the careers they want—while making a difference in the world.
Women are one of the most influential segments in the AEC industry, yet when looking at leadership roles in these industries we still ask: Where are they?
AIA created Women’s Leadership Summit to deliver essential leadership training designed to help women unlock their full potential, make a lasting impact on their careers, and lead change in architecture and the allied professions.
What happens at WLS is unique.

TAC Expo and Factory Tour - Metal Sales
2024-09-26 16:00 - 20:00 | Metal Sales Manufacturing Corporation, 14213 Whittram Ave, Fontana, CA, 92335, United States
4:00-8:00pm Thursday, September 26th, 2024
Join us in Fontana for a unique hands-on experience. Witness the process of architectural metal roofing and wall panel systems firsthand by touring the plant and earning up to 2 CES LU’s. Network with the TAC members while earning AIA Nano credits at their tabletop displays.
Agenda
4:00 – 5:00 PM Check-in – Networking
5:00 – 6:00 PM Tabletop Product show with AIA HSW Nano Course Credits (4x.25 LU)
6:00 – 7:00 PM Plant Tour with 1 LU | HSW
7:00 – 8:00 PM Dinner and Prize Giveaways

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Net Zero Conference
2024-09-17 - 2024-09-18
We are a proud partner of the 2024 Net Zero Conference! Hosted by Verdical Group, this event will bring together experts in climate, net zero, ESG, equity, carbon, and resilience on 9/17 + 9/18 in Anaheim, CA.
Join us for zero carbon learning opportunities, exciting keynotes, an in-person Expo, building tours, the Trailblazer Awards Gala, and more. Visit https://hubs.li/Q02zVvZq0 to register and use code NZMP15 for 15% off.

2024 Bob Kain Memorial AIAIC Scholarship Golf Tournament
2024-09-13 07:00 - 14:00 | Eagle Glen Golf Club, 1800 Eagle Glen Parkway, Corona, 92883, United States
7:00am – 2:00pm Friday, September 13th, 2024

Just Design - Innovation Summit
2024-09-06 17:00 - 21:00 | Staples Hall | California Baptist University, 8432 Magnolia Dr, Riverside, California, 92504, United States
Just Design – Innovation Summit
The Annual Riverside Public Innovation Lecture in Architecture
Verdical Group Founder and CEO Drew Shula and CBU Architecture Program Director Keelan Kaiser will speak on Climate Urgency, Net Zero, and Resilient Design, followed by a panel discussion with the two speakers.
This is a 3 HSW in-person format educational event held at CBU Architecture in Riverside.

Top Golf Social
2024-08-14 17:00 - 20:00 | Topgolf Ontario, 1050 N Archibald Ave, Ontario, 91764, United States
6:00-8:00pm Thursday, August 14th, 2024
A social gathering at Top Golf driving range to connect with colleagues and friends from the region.

Designing with Masonry & Tile Workshop
2024-07-24 11:00 - 14:30
AIA Inland California members are invited to join International Masonry Institute and BAC Local 4 Bricklayers and Tile Layers for an in-person Masonry and Tile Workshop in Santa Fe Springs, California July 24, hosted by Custom Building Products with Daltile. Attend expert-led sessions on Navigating the World of Tile Grout, Designing with Masonry and Tile, and participate in an interactive mockup tour and demonstration. Cost is free, lunch is included, and you’ll pick up 3.0 HSW learning units. To register, visit https://info.imiweb.org/la-masonry-and-tile-workshop.

Design Awards Gala
2024-07-10 18:00 - 20:00 | Riverside City Hall Grier Pavilion, 3900 Main Street - 7th Floor, Riverside, California, 92501
6:00-8:00pm Wednesday, July 10th, 2024
A great event to celebrate all of the winning entries from the 2024 Design Awards. Food, cash bar, and awards celebration will make for a festive night together with colleagues. Bring your associates and colleagues. Mixer starts at 6 p.m., and awards program starts at 6:30 p.m.

Eichler Homes Tour
2024-06-22 13:00 - 17:00 | 859 S Cedarwood St, Orange 92869
1:00-5:00 p.m. Saturday, June 22, 2024
Join AIAOC for a walking tour of the Eichler homes in Orange, CA. (4 HSW CEU)
AIAIC members register at AIAOC pricing.
Eichler is a name deeply associated with mid-century modern architecture. Joseph Eichler, a real estate developer, played a pivotal role in popularizing this style of housing, renowned for their clean lines, open floor plans, large windows, and seamless indoor-outdoor living spaces, and sustainable living environments. Eichler neighborhoods often feature similar design elements, including flat or low-sloping roofs, post-and-beam construction, and an emphasis on natural materials like wood and stone.

K1 Racing, Program, and Social
2024-06-12 18:00 - 20:00 | K1 Speed, 1594 Bentley Dr., Corona, 92879, United States
6:00-8:00pm Wednesday, June 12, 2024
We are excited to return to K1 racing in Corona for some recreational time together with a short program from our sponsors over a meal. Join us for some healthy competition, or just to drive a fast go-cart, and the social time as well. We will have the registration tab open soon.
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2024 Producers Council EXPO and Social
2024-04-11 17:00 - 20:00 | ASSA ABLOY, 5678 Concours ST, Ontario, CA, 91764, United States
5:00-8:00pm Thursday, April 11, 2024
We are excited to co-host the April program with Producers Council of Southern California at Curries/Assa Abloy in Ontario! This will be an expo event with numerous products on display, a tour of the manufacturing site and materials, and a lot of fun around food and beverages. Please register and bring a colleague!
5:00 – 6:30 Trade Show/Exhibits
5:00 First Tour
5:30 Second Tour
6:00 – 6:30 Dinner
6:30 – 7:30 Specialty Door Openings (1.0 HSW LU)
Registration is open now.

Modernism Week
2024-02-15 - 2024-02-25 | Palm Springs, Palm Springs, CA
Modernism Week 2024

February 15-25, 2024
Modernism Week’s annual 11-day festival will feature more than 350 events including the Palm Springs Modernism Show, CAMP (Community and Meeting Place), tours of iconic homes in more than 30 neighborhoods, and the popular Signature Home Tour on both weekends. Also offered are architectural walking, biking and double-decker bus tours, tours of the historic Annenberg Estate at Sunnylands, a classic car show, garden tours, a 2-day vintage trailer show, nightly parties, and a special series of compelling and informative talks and performances at the Annenberg Theater and at the Modernism Week Theater at CAMP. All events are open to the public, and many events are free or low cost.
Of particular note to the AIAIC members is the Albert Frey exhibit at the Palm Springs art museum, as well as House II tours. Contact director@aiaic.org right away if you would like to join a small group of us heading to Palm Springs on Friday, Feb 23 to tour the house and go to the museum.
Tickets and tour information

Chapman's 2024 Economic Forecast
2024-02-01 14:00 | Orco Block and Hardscape, 4510 Rutile St, Riverside, 92509, United States
Thursday 2:00-3:30pm, February 1, 2024
The 32nd Annual Chapman’s 2024 Economic Forecast for the Inland Empire region is presented by Dr. James L. Doti and sponsored by Orco Block and Hardscape. Join colleagues from multiple industries at multiple viewing party locations including their Riverside site at 4510 Rutile St. Lunch and Beverages are provided free of charge.

Reservation is free, click here for more information.

Profit by Design
2024-01-30 12:00 - 13:00
Tuesday 12:00-1:00pm, January 30, 2024
This engaging, bootcamp-style webinar is designed to enhance the financial acumen of Architecture executives and professionals, offering foundational knowledge and practical strategies to empower your financial management skills. During the session, you will learn how to interpret crucial financial statements, harness technology for efficient financial management, and master the art of budgeting and forecasting. Additionally, you will gain insights into project cost management and optimizing profitability, while also discovering strategies for improving cash flow management through client relationships and automation. As an attendee, you will have access to interactive polls and valuable downloadable resources to accelerate your financial mastery with your team far beyond the 60 minutes we will spend together. Don’t miss this invaluable opportunity to equip yourself with the knowledge and tools needed to drive your Architecture firm towards sustainable growth and success!
Speaker: Steve Burns, FAIA | Founder | The Well-Designed Firm
Earn 1 LU for attending webinar live.

Reservation is free, click here for more information.

Shark Repellant 2: In the Doghouse, Challenges of a Design Build Project
2024-01-17 18:00 - 20:00 | TBD
Description:
Discuss a case study on an architects difficulties and tribulations with a design build project that put them in the doghouse, quite literally as you will hear. As always, David will be answering our questions and concerns related to risk mitigation and protecting the interests of our practices. This is an excellent opportunity for emerging professionals as well as seasoned practitioners. Come enjoy a meal together and some great fellowship.
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Holiday Party
2023-12-13 18:00 - 21:00 | Loft 84, 3840 Lemon Street, Riverside, CA, 92504, United States
Holiday Party/Installation Ceremony/Photography Competition Awards! Dec 13 | 6-9pm | Loft 84, Riverside
The annual holiday party is going to be a fun experience together in a historic venue, Loft 84 in Riverside! The night will begin with a fine dinner by Chef Dave’s, we will hear from a panel about housing advocacy efforts in the Inland region, celebrate the winning entries from the annual Architectural Photography Competition, acknowledge newly licensed architects in our chapter, and conclude with the installation of the 2024 Executive Committee. There will be a cool holiday-themed photo-booth option for attendees. A walk over to Mission Inn for the post-party to see the Festival of Lights will make this evening special for everyone. Sign up quickly, we expect to sell out soon.

2023 Kids Draw Architecture
2023-10-21 12:00 - 15:00 | Riverside Art Museum, 3425 Mission Inn Ave, Riverside, California, 92501, United States
2023 AIA Inland California Kids Draw event for local elementary and middle school aged Riverside and San Bernardino County youth.
Program: The AIAIC Chapter sponsors an annual event for youth called Kids Draw to help young people understand what architecture is and how to draw like an architect. The program includes fun exposure to architectural marvels around the world through images and games, a short example session for drawing like an architect, followed bydrawing exercises for kids to practice drawing famous buildings. The program window is 3 hours long, and participants are welcome to come and go over the course of the afternoon. Architects from the Inland Empire chapter of AIA will be on hand to review student drawing and photography portfolios if requested as well.

Archtoberfest and Annual Business Meeting
2023-10-11 18:00 - 20:00 | Escape Craft Brewery, 440 Oriental Ave, Redlands, CA, 92374, United States
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Bob Kain Memorial AIAIC Scholarship Golf Tournament
2023-09-15 07:00 - 14:30 | Eagle Glen Golf Club, 1800 Eagle Glen Parkway, Corona, 92883, United States
I am sure you enjoyed our last year’s tournament and can hardly wait to get back at Eagle Glen and be with your friends, and colleagues again. We are reaching out to you with the link so that you can sign in for your sponsorship. Don’t wait because the sponsorships will go fast.
Best wishes for continued good health and success to all of you. Looking forward to seeing you soon.
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MAD Rhapsody
2023-09-08 18:00 - 21:00 | Ramona High School Performance Hall, 7675 Magnolia Ave, Riverside, 92504
The Annual Riverside Public Innovation
Lecture in Architecture
Tiffany Dahlen,
Associate Principal
Friday, September 8
6:00-9:00pm
Ramona High School
Riverside
The program is particularly suited for anyone interested in the power of architecture to impact the built environment for good as well as young people who are interested in high profile and meaningful STEM careers in the architecture, engineering, and construction disciplines.
This event is free and open to the public, but please do register for us to manage food purchase.
Pre-event social & street food at 6:00-7:00pm.
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EPIC Golf Outing
2023-08-23 18:00 - 20:00 | Van Buren Golf Center, 6720 Van Buren, Riverside, CA, 92503, United States

ReVision - Climate Action Workshop at PBK Architects Office
2023-08-09 18:00 - 20:00 | Higginson Architects, 1177 Idaho Street, Suite 200, Redlands, CA, 92374, United States
We are very excited about offering this opportunity for discussion and shared insight about sustainability practices and approaches in the region. Join us for a great program, fellowship, and networking on the 9th. Bring a friend or colleague!

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Robert Redford Conservancy Tour at Pitzer College
2023-06-14 18:00 - 20:00 | Robert Redford Conserancy, 1050 N. Mills Avenue, claremont, CA, 91711, United States
Pitzer College’s Robert Redford Conservancy for Southern California Sustainability was named Project of the Year by the Los Angeles Chapter of the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC). The Conservancy also won Honor in the Energy & Atmosphere category in USGBC’s Sustainable Innovation Awards, which recognize sustainable strategies that demonstrate exemplary performance by going above and beyond LEED credit achievement.
Under the leadership of Redford Conservancy Director Brinda Sarathy and designed by architectural firm Carrier Johnson + CULTURE, the Robert Redford Conservancy building is a showcase for responsible, collaborative green building and Pitzer’s commitment to sustainable practices.
This fall, the Redford Conservancy and Carrier Johnson were also recognized with an American Institute of Architects (AIA) Los Angeles Design Award in the category for sustainability (COTE LA).
The Redford Conservancy is home to indoor and outdoor classrooms, offices, laboratories, meeting rooms and an art studio. The renovation also stabilized and adapted the building’s surrounding 12 acres for the Redford Conservancy’s use in promoting its mission of sustainability. Careful consideration was taken in the development of the planning with an emphasis on natural and low-impact design and renovation of the of a nearly 90-year old abandoned Claremont College infirmary.
In addition to being recognized for its sustainable design and construction, the Redford Conservancy has earned the U.S. Green Building Council’s LEED Platinum certification and is currently undergoing Net Zero Energy certification. The Redford Conservancy is on track to become the first Net Zero Energy certified building at The Claremont Colleges.

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A'23 San Francisco
2023-06-07 08:00 - 2023-06-10 17:00 | Moscone Center, 747 Howard Street, san francisco, CA, 94103, United States
Get your ticket!
Register now—reserve your seat, then book your room in our hotel block, browse travel info, and download the A’23 app ahead of your San Francisco arrival.
Advance rates through May 10!
Only $99 for new AIA members!
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Ask an Architect
2023-05-31 18:00 - 20:00 | Ruhnau Clarke Architects, 3775 10th street, Riverside, CA, 92501
