Women in Architecture
2025-02-04 17:15 - 18:45 (America/Los_Angeles) | AIA Santa Barbara, 229 E Victoria St, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101, United States
“Coexistence: Rethinking Architecture in the Era of Climate Crises”
Join us to hear from Ilaria Mazzoleni at our February Women in Architecture event
Refreshments and wine/beer will be served.
Ilaria will share her experience as an architect, an educator, starting her practice, and NAHR. She will also talk about how her professional life is this intertwined across her two homes: Italy and California.

Design Awards Exhibition
2025-02-06 - 2025-04-29 | Channing Peake Gallery, 105 East Anapamu Street, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101, United States
The Santa Barbara Chapter of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) conducts an annual juried Design Awards Program to honor architectural work. Entries were submitted in the following categories: Commercial Buildings; Single Family Residential; Mixed Use and Multi-Family Residential; Conservation Projects: Historic Preservation, Restoration, Rehabilitation or Reconstruction; Santa Barbara Heritage (Residential and Commercial Projects); Small Projects; Commercial Interiors; Residential Interiors; Proposed/Unbuilt Project. A select jury of three distinguished architects from outside Santa Barbara considered 3 levels of recognition for the submitted projects, Honorable Mention, Merit Designation and Honor Award.
Submissions of the 2024 Design Awards will be exhibited at Channing Peake Gallery, February 6th through April 29th, 2025.
The gallery is open Monday – Friday, 8AM – 5 PM
View award recipients here.

Design Awards Exhibition Reception
2025-02-06 17:00 - 18:30 | Channing Peake Gallery, 105 East Anapamu Street, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101, United States
The Santa Barbara Chapter of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) conducts an annual juried Design Awards Program to honor architectural work. Entries were submitted in the following categories: Commercial Buildings; Single Family Residential; Mixed Use and Multi-Family Residential; Conservation Projects: Historic Preservation, Restoration, Rehabilitation or Reconstruction; Santa Barbara Heritage (Residential and Commercial Projects); Small Projects; Commercial Interiors; Residential Interiors; Proposed/Unbuilt Project. A select jury of three distinguished architects from outside Santa Barbara considered 3 levels of recognition for the submitted projects, Honorable Mention, Merit Designation and Honor Award.
Submissions of the 2024 Design Awards will be exhibited at Channing Peake Gallery, February 6th through April 29th, 2025. Reception will be held on February 6th, 2025 at 5.00pm.
View award recipients here.
Register to attend the reception.

Emerging Professionals ARE Study Prep
2025-02-11 18:15 - 20:15, 2025-02-25 18:15 - 20:15, 2025-03-11 18:15 - 20:15, 2025-03-25 18:15 - 20:15, 2025-04-08 18:15 - 20:15, 2025-04-22 18:15 - 20:15, 2025-05-06 18:15 - 20:15, 2025-05-20 18:15 - 20:15 and 2 more dates | AIA Santa Barbara, 229 E Victoria St, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101, United States
Open to all!
Study groups occur every 2 weeks.

Sponsorship Appreciation Reception
2025-02-20 17:30 - 19:00

Women in Architecture
2025-03-04 17:15 - 18:45 | GOOD COMPANY, 2613 De La Vina St, Santa Barbara, 93105, United States
All welcome!
Join us to hear from Lauren Anderson at our March Women in Architecture event
-Hosted by GOOD COMPANY
-Refreshments and wine/beer will be served.
-Street parking only, arrive early
-Free event, no LU available
-RSVP by March 3rd

Lauren Anderson
Growing up in the heart of America, Lauren earned her Master’s Degree in Architecture from Kansas State University, with the enriching experience of studying abroad in Castiglion Fiorentino, Italy. Over the past sixteen years, she has shaped a dynamic career, contributing to projects up and down California’s coast. Currently working with A34Studio, her goal is to craft meaningful, built environments that resonate with both clients and the broader community. Lauren is actively engaged in the Santa Barbara community, including outreach programs with local students and Chair for the City’s Architectural Review Board.

Register here!

CCAV Lunchtime Learning
2025-03-12 12:00 - 13:00 | AIA Santa Barbara, 229 E Victoria St, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101, United States
Lunchtime Learning: Designing for Residential Sustainability
1 LU/HSW
Lunch Provided ! No charge for members
Join us for the next AIASB Lunchtime Learning, presented by Central Coast AV, and discover how light fixtures, controls and shading can come together for a more sustainable home. This course will explore innovative techniques and technology that offer superior energy efficiency, environmental benefits, and design flexibility.
Learning Objectives:
-Understand the importance of maximizing energy efficiency and reducing consumption in sustainable design.
-Learn strategies for minimizing hardware usage to simplify maintenance and operation while reducing resource consumption.
-Explore the benefits of sourcing materials locally and prioritizing durable, long-lasting materials in design projects.
-Discover how future-proof technology and retrofitting capability contribute to adaptability and scalability in sustainable design solutions.
-Gain insight into the significance of using sustainably-sourced or recycled materials to minimize environmental impact throughout the product lifecycle.

Register Here

Emerging Professionals: Firm Open House at Giffin and Crane
2025-03-20 17:30 - 19:30 | Giffin and Crane, 800 N Milpas St, Santa Barbara, CA, 93103, United States
Learn from one of the impactful construction companies in Santa Barbara County about their collaboration with local architects and the building community.
-Parking in the Griffin and Crane lot can accommodate 16 cars. Street parking is available in Milpas and the surrounding neighborhood.
-Refreshments provided by the firm.
-1 LU Available
Register here

March Madness Mixer @ The Brass Bear
2025-03-27 17:30 - 19:30 | Third Window Brewing, 406 E Haley St #3, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101, United States

Women in Architecture
2025-04-01 17:30 - 18:45, 2025-05-06 17:30 - 18:45

Stego Industries Lunch & Learn
2025-04-16 12:00 - 13:00 | AIA Santa Barbara, 229 E Victoria St, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101, United States
Vapor Barriers – Nuisance or Necessity?
1 LU/HSW
Lunch Provided! No charge for members
Join us for the next AIASB Lunch & Learn presented by Stego Industries. This event provides an in-depth look at below-slab moisture and vapor protection. The program will examine building material failures, concrete degradation, property loss, negative health effects, and the liability associated with below-slab moisture intrusion. Moreover, the seminar is designed to update attendees on current standards and recommendations from ASTM, ACI, and PCA, as well as flooring and concrete experts from the industry. Questions about vapor retarders vs. vapor barriers, the use of poly/Visqueen, the location of the vapor barrier, radon gas, concrete moisture testing, concrete drying, and effective installation will all be addressed.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
After attending the session, attendees will know how to design an overall system to help prevent moisture related problems such as: floor covering failures, mold issues, concrete drying concerns, and much more.
Attendees will learn about the most recent standards and industry-expert recommendations in the Vapor Barrier industry, including ASTM standards, ACI recommendations and contributions to sustainable construction.
In addition, attendees will know and be able to explain the difference between a Vapor Retarder and a Vapor Barrier and know how to specify each.

Firm Open House at Wade Weismann Architecture
2025-04-17 17:30 - 19:30 | Wade Weismann Architecture, 1025 Castillo St, Santa Barbara, 93101, United States
About Wade Weissmann Architecture
For nearly three decades we’ve delighted in the relationships we’ve made and the architecture we’ve been privileged to bring to life.
Our approach is decidedly hands-on and interactive.Throughout the design and construction process, our team remains dedicated to understanding not only how you want to live but also the emotional impact your project will evoke as you move from space to space. Our purpose and passion reside in creating architectural environments so beautifully imagined you can’t recall how you once lived another way.
The cornerstone of our practice is our bespoke architecture work, spanning homes, equestrian estates, cabins, commercial hospitality design, and master planning.
Our firm is headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin with additional full-service offices in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and Santa Barbara, California, servicing our clientele from coast to coast.
We work collaboratively together as one team on projects nationwide and worldwide.

Hard Hat Tour with Donaldson Plus
2025-05-07 16:00 - 17:00
Nine Fold House
The Nine Fold House is a residence shaped by the dynamic geology of coastal California, where the Pacific Plate grinds against the North American Plate, sculpting a landscape of dramatic beauty and persistent natural forces. Anchored in concrete, its form responds to the shifting terrain, with projected volumes framing views and extending lines into the horizon. A rhythmic organization of space encourages an indoor-outdoor experience, allowing the hillside to flow through its voids and engage with the surrounding orchards. Inspired by abstract screenprints, its grid carves mass with light and shadow, reflecting the resilience and adaptability required to build in a landscape shaped by earthquakes, wildfires, and time itself.
Tour will be led by Robin Donaldson, AIA & Matt Beausoleil, AIA

Architect: Donaldson and Partners, Robin Donaldson, AIA
Construction Company: Peter McCoy Construction
Construction Manager: Stonemark
Landscape Architect: GroundStudio
Interior Designer: Madeline Suart and Associates
Structural Engineer: Ashley and Vance.

Floodproofing Lunch & Learn
2025-05-21 12:00 - 13:00 | AIA Santa Barbara, 229 E Victoria St, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101, United States
Floodplain Design, Construction, and Impacts on Flood Insurance
1 LU/HSW
Lunch Provided! No charge for members
This course provides insight into the importance of proper foundation flood vents and dry floodproofing techniques for buildings located in a flood zone. It will identify FEMA Technical Bulletins 1, 2, and 3, the National Flood Insurance Program, ASCE 24-14, ICC, and Building Code regulations and standards as they relate to sustaining foundations and overall business continuity in flood hazard areas. The course will also analyze the role of building compliance in securing lowering flood insurance rates and what mitigationsolutions are available for both residential and non residential structures. After the course, participants will have a thorough understanding of floodproofing options and the important role they play in designing a sustainable structure.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
Describe floods and the potential hazards to buildings.
Explain the differences between wet and dry floodproofing techniques.
Define the differences in engineered and non-engineered flood openings and their ability to ensure resilient structures.
Active vs. passive floodproofing solutions and the overall impact of ownership.

Hard Hat Tour: Romero Canyon Residence
2025-05-22 16:00 - 18:30
Romero Canyon Residence
Nestled into an 11-acre site, this Hacienda style Spanish Colonia Revival residence, which was originally built in 1930, still retains much of the character from its original design. A central courtyard links together a series of 5 bedrooms, a service hall with kitchen and dining, and a living room that steps out to a south-facing terrace with spectacular ocean views. While performing much needed repairs and bringing in elements of modern conveniences, the owners made it clear that they intend to maintain, and in some cases restore, those features that embody the character that enticed them in the first place. In the process of renovating this residence, we were called to embrace the imperfections and subtle details.
Tour will be led by Richard Carney, Erika Kessler, and Paul Rubison

Architect & Landscape Architect: Appleton Partners, LLP
Contractor: DD Ford
Interior Designer: Kathryn Ireland

Watercolor Class with Alex Stypa
2025-06-03 17:30 - 18:45
Tuesday, June 3rd @ 5:30 PM
Watercolor Class with Alexis Stypa
https://www.stypastudio.com/

Firm Open House at Ashley & Vance Engineering
2025-06-12 17:30 - 19:30 | Ashley and Vance, 210 E Cota St, Santa Barbara, 93101, United States
About Ashley & Vance Engineering
Since 2005, Ashley & Vance Engineering (AV) has helped turn creative ideas into buildable projects by combining real-world construction knowledge with practical engineering. Our project teams are known for delivering cost-effective, on-time designs shaped by the hands-on experience of our principals. We’re good listeners who put ourselves in our clients’ shoes to find the best path forward—together.
With skilled people and the latest tools, we offer the resources of a larger firm with the efficiency of a smaller one. Our strong local presence in each of our office locations helps us build lasting relationships and deliver thoughtful solutions. We provide civil and structural engineering services from entitlements to construction documents, with experience across a wide range of project types, including housing, multifamily, RCFE, hotels, wineries, resorts, public works, infrastructure, industrial, education, OSHPD, DSA, and aerospace.

KBKG Lunch & Learn
2025-06-18 12:00 - 13:00 | AIA Santa Barbara, 229 E Victoria St, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101, United States
Energy Policy Act (EPACT) and Architecture
1 LU
Lunch Provided! No charge for members
Join us for a discussion of the section 179D Deduction and how it can benefit architectural firms. We will be discussing the background of this powerful green building deduction as well as the recent changes created by the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022. This will include details about both the expansion and the increased impact of 179D going forward. We will also discuss the alternative qualification path known as the Retrofit Program and what this new path means for Architects, building owners, and other designers of buildings. Attendees will also learn who is eligible to receive these benefits, what is required as part of the qualification calculations, and which green energy strategies are eligible.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

-Overview of the 179D Deduction
-Overview of the Retrofit Program for 179D
-The expansion and the increased impact of 179D in future years
-What the Inflation Reduction Act means for building owners and designers of buildings
-How to qualify for the bonus rate (up to $5.00 per square foot) vs. the base rate (up to $1.00 per square foot)

AIASB General Meeting
2025-06-19 17:30 - 20:00 | Fox Wine Co., 120 Santa Barbara St, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101, United States
June 19th
5.30PM-8.30PM
Appetizers Provided
Join us for an exciting and relaxed evening at our upcoming general meeting, hosted by Fox Wine Co! Whether you’re a long-time member or new to the chapter, this is a great opportunity to meet and connect with fellow architecture and design professionals.

1925 Earthquake Symposium
2025-06-29 17:00 - 20:00
