Kids Draw Architecture is an event hosted by the Architectural Foundation of Santa Barbara (AFSB,) whereby children of all ages are invited to sketch significant architecture in Santa Barbara. Architects are invited to sit with the children and support their efforts. Architects are also encouraged to sketch. There is no registration required. You can simply…
The Art of Architecture We invite AIA Member projects that reflect these concepts. To celebrate the exceptional blend of art and architecture, the Santa Barbara AIA’s 11th annual ArchitecTours is looking for projects that could be seen as architecture, art, or both. We invite you to submit a project that showcases “The Art of Architecture” in…
The SWMP committee will be meeting to review the draft from the City of suggested changes to the SWMP program Please contact Paul Zink, AIA or Tom Ochsner, AIA if you want to be involved.
Be ready for the 2019 update of Title 24 mandating Zero Net Energy for residential construction. We will highlight major code changes, offer cost-effective details on construction assemblies and provide guidelines for sizing your project's PV system. Presented by In Balance Green Consulting: Jennifer Rennick, AIA, Certified Energy Analyst Mike Horgan, Passive House, and…
THE SEMINAR – The ADA requirement for a business to remove “barriers” in their existing facilities was intended to be a very modest and straightforward requirement that created an entire industry of litigation and compliance consulting; including California’s “CASp” program. Learn what this standard actually requires and how to comply. This seminar will cover the most constantly-asked (and…
In celebration of 90 years of service to our community and our members, AIA Santa Barbara is hosting a booth at the Earth Day Festival. April 27-28th at Alameda Park. Join your fellow AIA members at Earth Day to celebrate our chapter's 90th birthday and to share our organization's mission and many years of sustainability advocacy…
Faced with new challenges, including state-required housing mandates, many cities across California and the country are looking for ways to revitalize their core and provide housing for growing populations. Santa Barbara is no different in its need for solutions, but it’s particularly well situated to answer these concerns because of its well established and architecturally successful “city…
Description This course offers insight into the environmental performance of Redwood Lumber. The details and results of a Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) comparing Redwood and plastic/composite decking options will be shared as will information about Redwood’s Environmental Product Declaration (EPD). The course also provides comparisons between Redwood Lumber and other wood species, as well as…