Between Permission and Practice: Informality in the Built Environment Exploring worldwide design trends through the local lens of Santa Barbara. We are delighted to invite you to the fourth session of our “Global Design Series”, a continuous series of inspiring discussions. This talk & discussion will be led by Augustin Peytchinov. To reserve a spot,…
Join the Emerging Professionals at Central Coast AV! - 1 LU pending -Refreshments and food provided Celebrate Central Coast AV’s newly-minted Ketra Showroom and mix with your Emerging Professionals peers while exploring the lighting technology designers and architects are buzzing about. See firsthand how Ketra’s human-centric, museum-quality light elevates interiors, artwork, and everyday living.…
The American Institute of Architects, Santa Barbara, proudly presents the 2025 Design Awards Exhibition at the Faulkner Gallery. Faulkner Gallery 40 E. Anapamu St., Santa Barbara Open to the public from February 5 through February 27, 2026, the exhibit showcases the most inspiring and innovative architectural work of the year. A public reception will…
Presented by Dave Intner, AIA, Program Manager for the Energy Code Ace 1 LU Lunch Provided! No charge for members In this 1-hour session, we will provide attendees with essential information to foster confidence in answering clients' questions about the why and how of pursuing an all-electric home. We will compare the Energy Code requirements…
1 LU Pending We hope you'll join us for our monthly Women in Architecture gathering. This month, we will be hearing from Haley Kolosieke, AICP, a Land Use Planner at Brownstein. Since 1968, Brownstein has been more than a law firm – they have been a partner in building stronger communities, working hand-in-hand with…
1 LU Pending Dinner and Drinks Provided About Join the AIA Santa Barbara for the March General Meeting, featuring a panel discussion with Santa Barbara city administrators exploring the future of the city and the opportunities shaping its next chapter. The conversation will address downtown revitalization efforts, including the future of State Street,…
1 LU Lunch Provided! No charge for members About As solar and battery storage become standard in high-performance residential design, architects are increasingly called upon to integrate these systems from the earliest stages of a project. This presentation covers how early solar coordination preserves architectural intent, improves performance, and avoids costly retrofits — including…
1 LU Pending Refreshments and food provided Join AIASB Emerging Professionals for a tour of Bildsten Architecture's Studio Downtown! Step inside the studio of Bildsten Architecture and Planning for an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at their work, process, and passion for shaping sustainable communities along California’s Central Coast. This is a unique opportunity to…
AIA Women in Architecture Tuesday, April 7th 5:30 PM Mission Audio 1910 De La Vina Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101 We hope you’ll join us for our monthly Women in Architecture gathering. This month, we will be hearing from Ellen Kokinda, Santa Barbara City Planner & previous Design Review Supervisor, who will…
April 8, 2026 6:00PM - 7:00PM AIA Chapter House 1 HSW Pending Data Centers and AI Infrastructure Boom: Conscientious Development About the Event Behind exciting new AI architectural visualization tools lie a quieter but important discussion for the architecture industry: the infrastructure needed to power them. Please join us on April 8th for a presentation…
Presented by Ellie Doherty from dmf lighting 1 LU Lunch Provided! No charge for members Crafting atmosphere through lighting with dmf Luxury. About Thought and care is put into the design of a home, and lighting’s role should be to help realize that vision and cultivate an experience. In this course, we will understand how…
1 LU Pending Refreshments and food provided Studio William Hefner is opening its doors for an exciting tour of their design studio! Join Emerging Professionals for an Open House at Studio William Hefner's Montecito studio. Known for a diverse portfolio spanning modern and traditional architecture, SWh is guided by a passion for warm…