AIA Santa Barbara

ArchitecTours
2021-05-04 12:00 - 13:00, 2021-04-06 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
First Tuesday of the month contact Cash Upton if you are interested in participating

Advocacy
2021-05-03 16:30 - 18:00, 2021-04-26 16:30 - 18:00, 2021-04-19 16:30 - 18:00, 2021-04-12 16:30 - 18:00, 2021-04-05 16:30 - 18:00

ARE Study Group
2021-04-28 17:30 - 18:30, 2021-04-14 17:30 - 18:30, 2021-03-31 17:30 - 18:30, 2021-03-17 17:30 - 18:30

Designing for Prefabrication
2021-04-28 12:00 - 13:00

Design Awards Registration
2021-04-23 - 2021-08-06
AIA Santa Barbara 2021 Design Awards Tickets, Fri, Apr 23, 2021 at 12:00 PM | Eventbrite

Equity Diversity & Inclusion
2021-04-22 12:00 - 13:00, 2021-04-08 12:00 - 13:00, 2021-03-26 12:00 - 13:00
Get involved through: Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Committee – AIA Santa Barbara (aiasb.com)

Executive Committee Meeting
2021-04-22 12:00 - 13:00, 2021-03-18 12:00 - 13:00

Higher Performance Building on the Central Coast – All-Electric Construction
2021-04-21 12:00 - 13:00
Part 2: Heat Pump Water Heaters (HPWH) and Other Electric Appliances
Gain clarity and expertise on today’s higher performance all-electric construction. Part 2 of our two-part series will focus on heat pump water heaters and other electric appliances. Topics will include why heat pumps are quickly becoming the preferred system for heating water, how they work, design considerations, sticking points and solutions, as well as cost variables. Emphasis will be on residential, multi-family and small commercial on the Central Coast or similar climates.
Learning Objectives:
o Be able to explain the benefits of heat pump water heaters including health, cost
and code compliance.
o Understand the components and delivery options for heat pump water heaters in
your project.
o Understand how integration of other electric appliances can improve indoor air
quality and optimize the use of renewable energy for energy cost savings.
o Be able to evaluate potential construction constraints and pitfalls and provide
solutions.

Sustainability Committee
2021-04-15 17:30 - 19:00
Contact info@aiasb.com if you would like to participate

Design Awards Committee
2021-04-15 14:00 - 15:00

The Human Color Experience and Color Trends 2021
2021-04-14 12:00 - 13:00
Learn ways humans are affected by color physically and emotionally and use this knowledge to make impactful and effective color selections.
Understand how the eye and brain work together to process color, and ways the brain shapes our visual perception of color.
Differentiate between elements that contribute to emotional reactions to color including inherent color responses, learned and past experiences, cultural associations, use of language to describe color.
Consider how color is a tool for communicating messages, directions and self-expression, particularly in contactless environments.
Explore the Color of the Year and Color Trends 2021 palette and concept.

Board Meeting
2021-04-07 11:30 - 12:30

City of Santa Barbara Building Department Plan Check Discussion
2021-04-01 12:00 - 13:00
City of Santa Barbara staff: Tina Dye, CBO, Interim Chief Building Official, Jose P. Barajas, Building & Safety Inspection and Plan Check Supervisor, and Renee Brooke, AICP, City Planner will present and lead a discussion on how to improve and streamline the City permitting process for numerous projects.

Bishop Passive House Virtual Hard Hat Tour
2021-03-31 12:00 - 13:00
1 Pending HSW/LU
The Bishop Passive House is a 3,000 SF single-family residence located near Bishop Peak in the city of San Luis Obispo. The project is fossil-fuel-free and pursuing Passive House International (PHI) Certification. The home features an airtight building enclosure; continuous exterior insulation; a balanced fresh-air exchange ventilation system with heat recovery; carefully designed and detailed windows and doors; and a singular, centrally-located, heat-pump conditioning system. The building materials used during enclosure construction are plant-based, largely recycled, and most have obtained Declare Label certification from the Living Future Institute.
Click here to register

Advocacy
2021-03-29 16:30 - 18:00
Contact Laura Benard if you would like to participate

Town Hall Meeting
2021-03-25 12:00 - 13:00
AIASB members are invited to come together one year later, to share how our firms are doing in this challenging time. How is the economy affecting you, are you preparing to go back to the office, what support can AIASB offer. Please join us for this open dialogue.

Higher Performance Building on the Central Coast – All-Electric Construction
2021-03-23 12:00 - 13:00
PART 1: Heat Pumps for Heating and Cooling
Gain clarity and expertise on today’s higher performance all-electric construction. Part 1 of our two-part series will focus on heat pumps for space conditioning. Topics will include why heat pumps are quickly becoming the preferred system for heating and cooling, how they work, design considerations, sticking points and solutions, as well as cost variables. Emphasis will be on residential, multi-family and small commercial on the Central Coast or similar climates.
Learning Objectives:
o Be able to explain the benefits of heat pump systems including health, cost and
code compliance.
o Understand the components and delivery options for heat pumps in your project.
o Understand integration of ventilation and indoor air quality with heat pump
design.
o Be able to evaluate potential construction constraints and pitfalls and provide
solutions.

Design Awards Committee Meeting
2021-03-22 11:00 - 12:00

Advancements of Oversized Windows and Skylights
2021-03-17 12:00 - 13:00
Speaker: Brian Johnson
The technology of the glass industry is evolving rapidly as natural disaster threats increase, terroristic concerns
continue to be significant, and the design community continues to push the limits of what is possible.
This course will cover the evolution of glass over the past 5 years, a new generation of specialty windows and
skylights which offer the ability to passively withstand impact, fire, and extreme conditions, as well as push the limits
of size as it pertains to oversized applications.
Upon completion of this course, the participants will have a thorough understanding of the new applications and
specifications for oversized, impact, fire rated and specialty window systems and skylights that can be applied today in
the rapidly evolving construction industry.
