AIA Santa Barbara

Lunchtime Learning: Floodplains
2024-04-17 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | AIA Santa Barbara, 229 E Victoria St, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101, United States
Presented by Floodproofing.com
Lunch Provided
1 LU/HSW
In this 1-hour course, we’ll identify FEMA, NFIP, ASCE, ICC and Building Code Standards that
pertain to flood hazard areas. The goal is to review the potential risk associated with building
in the floodplain and the mitigation steps you can take to protect structures and maintain
business continuity. After the training, attendees should have a thorough understanding of the
floodproofing options available as well as the recent updates and changes in the world of
floodplain design.

Lunchtime Learning: City of Santa Barbara Objective Design and Development
2024-04-19 12:00 - 13:00 | CA
1 LU
Presented by Rosie Dyste, Project Planner
The City of Santa Barbara’s draft ODDS (objective design and development standards) is in response to the CA state mandate to define ODS (objective design standards) intended to streamline multi-family housing project approvals.
The ODDS approach by the City goes beyond ODS by including development standards in addition to design standards. The draft is a multi layered form based code that prescribes detailed standards for multi-family housing development. It also includes an Architectural styles map which delineates where Mediterranean, Craftsman and Contemporary styles would be allowed.
City planning staff including Rosie Dyste will provide an overview of the proposed ordinance for AIASB chapter members. The purpose is to educate about the ODDS initiative, provide an opportunity for questions to be answered, as well as provide input and feedback to City staff. Once adopted, these standards may be more broadly utilized in response to changing State laws, warranting AIASB’s careful attention.

ARE Study Group
2024-04-23 17:15 - 18:45, 2024-05-07 17:15 - 18:45, 2024-05-21 17:15 - 18:45, 2024-06-04 17:15 - 18:45, 2024-06-18 17:15 - 18:45, 2024-07-02 17:15 - 18:45, 2024-07-16 17:15 - 18:45, 2024-07-30 17:15 - 18:45 and 1 more date | AIA Santa Barbara, 229 E Victoria St, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101, United States

Building with Hemp, a general overview: Plant to Structure
2024-04-24 12:00 - 13:00 | AIA Santa Barbara, 229 E Victoria St, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101, United States
1 LU/HSW Pending
Lunch provided
Presented by Amanda Martin-Behrendtsen
Learn about hemp’s resilience, energy efficiency, and disaster mitigation in building practices in a concise overview.

Higher Performance Envelope + Balanced Ventilation
2024-05-03 08:30 - 09:30 | AIA Santa Barbara, 229 E Victoria St, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101, United States

Detailing for High Performance Roofs and Walls
2024-05-03 09:45 - 10:45 | AIA Santa Barbara, 229 E Victoria St, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101, United States

Women in Architecture: Tour of Santa Barbara Courthouse
2024-05-07 17:30 - 19:00 | Santa Barbara Courthouse, 1100 Anacapa St., Santa Barbara, United States
All welcome!
1 LU/HSW
Meet at 5:15PM under the great arch.
Join Serena Ettelson, AIA, Architect and Studio Director at Harrison Design, on a tour of Santa Barbara’s iconic Courthouse. Learn about the courthouse’s history, construction strategy, and surprising secrets. Discuss how the courthouse addresses the city’s urban fabric, and plays an influential role in Santa Barbara’s architectural dialogue. Serena is a docent at the Santa Barbara Courthouse and serves on the Courthouse Legacy Foundation.

Engineered Wood Products: A Carbon Solution
2024-05-15 12:00 - 13:00 | AIA Santa Barbara, 229 E Victoria St, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101, United States
1 LU/HSW
This course will cover how engineered wood can be instrumental in driving down embodied
carbon reducing the global warming potential for new construction. Attendees will gain an
understanding of:
+ The increasing importance of embodied carbon
+ Timber’s role in building the carbon neutral future
+ Engineered wood products and solutions
+ Taking environmental benefit further with engineered wood

Introduction to the Classical Orders: The Ionic Order
2024-05-22 17:00 - 21:30 | AIA Santa Barbara, 229 E Victoria St, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101, United States
Domiane Forte, Instructor
4 LU $40
This fast-paced class provides an introduction to understanding and laying out classical architecture through a study of the Ionic Order. Students of all abilities will learn the proportions, details and essential parts of classical architecture by laying out a column, entablature, and pediment. The class will end with a sketch problem combining these elements to create a classical door aedicula and a typical façade. Most importantly, you will learn why the study of the classical orders is an essential foundation in study and practice of architecture whether traditional or contemporary.

ArchitecTours 2024 Submissions Due
2024-05-29 17:00 | CA
ArchitecTours 2024 submissions due at 5PM.

Practical Ways to Reduce Embodied Carbon
2024-05-31 08:30 - 09:30 | AIA Santa Barbara, 229 E Victoria St, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101, United States

Higher Performance Residential Remodel
2024-05-31 09:45 - 10:45 | AIA Santa Barbara, 229 E Victoria St, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101, United States

Women in Architecture
2024-06-04 17:30 - 19:00 | CA

AIA Conference, Washington DC
2024-06-05 - 2024-06-08 | CA

General Meeting
2024-06-27 | Fox Wine Co., 120 Santa Barbara St, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101, United States

Disabled Access & Code Changes Forum
2024-06-27 08:30 - 16:30 | David Gebhard Meeting Room, 630 Garden Street, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101
On Thursday, June 27, 2024, the City will host workshops presented by John Caprarelli, P.E., CASp, on accessibility requirements and regulations for businesses. Discussion topics will include:
What accessibility laws apply to businesses?
What elements of a business must be accessible to the disabled?
What is the potential liability if a business does not comply?
What about accessibility for outdoor dining in the right of way?
What are the most common violations alleged in accessibility lawsuits?
How can I get my business evaluated?
What are the changes in 2024 to the California Building Code regarding disabled access and how will they affect my business?
A Question and Answer period will be included.
Who Should Attend: Geared toward business operators and owners, the workshops would also benefit architects, designers, contractors, and those interested in accessibility laws.
Sessions: (Same info presented in each)
Morning: 8:30am-12:00pm
Afternoon: 1:00pm- 4:30pm
This is a free event open to the public. Seating is limited. Please visit the event site to register.
Event Questions: Please email AccessibilityTraining2024@SantaBarbaraCA.gov

Using AI to Make a Difference: Promoting the State Street Master Plan & Downtown Housing
2024-06-27 17:30 - 19:45 | Fox Wine Co., 120 Santa Barbara St, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101, United States
5:30PM Arrive for mingling and buy a glass of wine at Fox Wine
6:15PM Buffet dinner with the Nook
6:30PM Presentation begins
Dinner Included
1 LU
Our second General Meeting will be a panel discussion on Downtown Housing and the final draft of the State Street Master Plan. This meeting will bring in multiple, cross-disciplinary stakeholders, and will identify the most critical priorities related to the revitalization of State Street, including both public and private elements. The goal of this meeting is to provide actionable multi-benefit strategies that can build off of the State Street Master Plan in an effort to support future projects. Aligning with the 2024 theme, “Making & Meaning in the Age of AI,” the meeting will also highlight AI’s role in addressing these issues, concluding with a showcase of a new online platform designed to foster consensus and shape a collective vision for State Street’s redevelopment. As we approach the finalization of the State Street Master Plan, the online State Street Portal will serve to frame the central issues and major challenges confronting Downtown Santa Barbara.

Women in Architecture at La Leiff Winery
2024-07-02 17:15 - 18:45 | La Leiff Winery, 210 Gray Ave, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101
Speaker: Lisa Plowman, Director of Planning & Development, County of Santa Barbara
Join the Women in Architecture at La Leiff Winery where Lisa Plowman will be sharing her experience as the Santa Barbara County Director of Planning & Development.
Purchase your own glass of wine and We Want the Funk food truck is next door.

Lunchtime Learning - Solar Energy and Storage Solutions: Navigating the New NEM 3 Regulations
2024-07-17 12:00 - 13:00 | AIA Santa Barbara, 229 E Victoria St, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101, United States
Lunchtime Learning
Presenters: Cash Upton and Spencer Hann, Brighten Solar
This presentation will dive into the latest advancements in solar energy and battery storage, with a focus on understanding NEM 3 implications, exploring the role of energy storage solutions, and distinguishing between grid-tied and backup battery systems. Participants will gain insights into the current solar energy landscape and its influence on architectural design and sustainable building practices.

Women in Architecture at La Lieff Winery
2024-08-06 17:15 - 18:45 | La Lieff Winery, 210 Gray Ave, Santa Barbara
Join the Women in Architecture group at La Lieff Winery as Tina Dye, Chief Building Official of the City of Santa Barbara, shares about her career journey; working at the City; the challenges and opportunities her position; and insights about Santa Barbara.

House Tour: Almost Off-Grid, a Sustainable Ranch in Santa Ynez
2024-08-15 17:30 - 19:30 | CA
Address & directions will be sent prior to the tour
1 LU/HSW
The ranch is a rural collection of barns, horse pastures, and food production in a largely self-sufficient landscape powered by photovoltaics, water sourced from an on-site well, gardens composted with animal waste, rain water harvested, and all new landscape plantings being organic food crops.
The house completes the assemblage, raised over the slightly sloping site. Three volumes have been placed under the continuous roof: a one-bedroom house, a one-bedroom guest house, and an upper level studio. Between and around the volumes are habitable terraces. The living space opens to 360-degree views of mountains and agricultural fields. The design is based on sustainable principles, and as with the entire ranch, the house is fully powered by the sun with all systems being electric.
Attendees need to sign this waiver. Send back to info@aiasb.com.
If you are interested in ride sharing, please contact info@aiasb.com.

Fused Bamboo, A Sustainable Choice for Building Materials
2024-08-21 12:00 - 13:00 | AIA Santa Barbara, 229 E Victoria St, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101, United States
1 LU/HSW
Lunch included! No charge for members
Presented by dassoXTR
This presentation is designed to provide an overview of Composite Bamboo Technology. This course covers typical applications, product types, energy efficiency, code requirements, and standard materials and fabrication methods. Topics include : Design considerations for today’s market; Specifying the right product for the application; Types of systems and their features; Industry standards in terms of code compliance, structural integrity, and testing performance.
Learning Objectives:
1. Outline the types of projects to use Bamboo Building Materials: High quality meets Sustainability.​
2. Illustrate the bamboo as a renewable resource.
3, Analyze the properties and benefits of bamboo as a building material.
4. Describe the fast-growing industry of Bamboo.
5. Determine the process and development of Fused Bamboo
