Taking the Pulse of State Street’s Pedestrian Promenade
Santa Barbara Chapter of the American Institute of Architects’ Survey Finds Car-Free Zone a Big Hit. Read more here.
Architects say pandemic is an opportunity to reinvent Santa Barbara
"They contend that there's demand for building a '24/7 living environment,' where residents can live, eat, work and play" In this short article in Noozhawk, architects discuss the 2020 Design Charrette, while they take a look at how old and…
What Will Happen to Office Buildings? By Dennis Thompson, AIA
"Adaptive reuse could ease housing crunch" - Dennis Thompson Dennis Thompson discusses the impact adaptive reuse could have on the housing crisis. Read more here: Santa Barbara Independent
What’s the Future for State Street’s Promenade?
A consortium of Santa Barbara architects is gathering their thoughts on downtown Santa Barbara and the new promenade along State Street, and they are interested in hearing from the community as they reimagine the downtown corridor. Read more here
Santa Barbara Magazine – Renaissance Man
Read about Henry Lenny, Past President AIASB, and his impact on Santa Barbara architecture here.
Get Ready for the End of Open Office Plans by Elisa Garcia, AIA
Read Elisa's view on the future of office spaces here
Architects See Opportunity in a Challenging Moment By Brian Cearnal, AIA
Read about Brian Cearnal's future vision for downtown Santa Barbara here
AIA Santa Barbara to Honor Bill Mahan for Induction Into College of Fellows
A cause to celebrate must not be missed! The announcement earlier this year by the national American Institute of Architects board of the Class of 2019 of the College of Fellows included architect William “Bill” Mahan, FAIA. To read more information about…