Emerging Professionals ARE Study Prep
2025-09-16 18:15 - 20:15, 2025-09-30 18:15 - 20:15, 2025-10-14 18:15 - 20:15, 2025-10-28 18:15 - 20:15, 2025-11-11 18:15 - 20:15, 2025-11-25 18:15 - 20:15, 2025-12-09 18:15 - 20:15, 2025-12-23 18:15 - 20:15 (America/Los_Angeles) | AIA Santa Barbara, 229 E Victoria St, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101, United States
Open to all!
Study groups occur every 2 weeks.

Lunch & Learn: How to Become a Tesla Certified Architect
2025-09-17 12:00 - 13:00 | AIA Santa Barbara, 229 E Victoria St, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101, United States
How to Become a Tesla Certified Architect
Presented by Jeff Riley, Solarponics (Tesla Certified Installer)
Join our Lunch and Learn session hosted by Jeff Riley from Solarponics in Atascadero. Solarponics is a certified Tesla Solar, Battery, and Solar Roof Installer, and Jeff will run through a deck designed by Tesla for architects that explores Tesla’s energy ecosystem, covering how solar works, key components, and the design and safety features of Solar Roof and Solar Panels. Learn about Building Integrated Photovoltaics (BIPV), energy storage benefits, home storage solutions, and monitoring via Tesla’s mobile app. Key learnings include product insights, photos of installations, and information on incentives.
What You’ll Learn:

Understand Tesla’s energy ecosystem and its applications for architectural projects.
Gain knowledge of the components, design, and safety features of Tesla Solar Roofs and Panels.
Explore the benefits of Building Integrated Photovoltaics (BIPV) and home energy storage.
Identify available incentives and monitoring tools for clients adopting Tesla’s solar solutions.

Many Hands Make Light Work - Panel Discussion
2025-09-17 17:30 - 19:30 | SBCC West Campus Center, 721 Cliff Drive, Room 216, Santa Barbara, 93109, United States
About the Event
Whether you’re a builder, architect, or designer—if lighting matters to you, this is a conversation worth being part of.
Not every project, new construction or renovation, ends with the lighting it deserves. Some start with good intentions but fall short by the time the switch gets flipped. So where’s the disconnect? More importantly—what happens when it all goes right?
Join us for a candid conversation with experienced professionals who know what it takes to get lighting right—by working together from the start. Whether you’re planning, building, or retrofitting, this panel pulls back the curtain on what makes the difference between “just good enough” and exceptional.
Reception at 5:30PM with the panel conversation starting at 6:00PM—7:30PM
Pizza and non-alcoholic refreshments will be served.

Panelists

Architect | Robert Kupiec, AIA
Lighting Designer | Vince Tarango, IALD
Electrical Engineer | John Maloney, PE
Electrical Contractor | Garrett Powell
System Integrator | Chris Wilson
Manufacturers’ Rep | Ian Clements

Moderator
Norman Russell, LC, IES | Principal Lighting Designer, NV5

Click here for more information about the panelists and a full parking map.

Firm Open House at MN Studio
2025-09-18 17:30 - 19:30

ArchitecTours
2025-10-04 10:00 - 16:00

Lunch & Learn: 179D and R&D Credits
2025-10-15 12:00 - 13:00 | AIA Santa Barbara, 229 E Victoria St, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101, United States
179D and R&D Credits for Architects
Presented by KBKG
Join us for an in-person Lunch & Learn at AIA Santa Barbara with Jillian Jones, where we’ll explore how architecture firms can leverage R&D and 179D tax credits to maximize financial opportunities while advancing innovative and sustainable design.
This session will focus on R&D Tax Credits, covering how everyday design work—from sustainable strategies to complex problem-solving—may qualify for substantial tax savings under the latest legislation (OBBBA). We’ll also provide a brief update on 179D, including new incentives for energy-efficient and retrofit projects.
What You’ll Learn:

How architecture projects may qualify for R&D tax credits
How to calculate potential savings and document qualifying work
Opportunities for retroactive tax refunds and deductions
Overview of 179D deductions for energy-efficient commercial and government buildings

Whether you’re a principal, project manager, or designer, this session will equip you with practical strategies to turn your design and innovation into real tax savings.

Firm Open House at Forms & Surfaces
2025-10-23 17:30 - 19:30 | forms + surfaces
About Forms + Surfaces
Forms+Surfaces (F+S) is a global leader in architectural products for the built environment. With a legacy spanning more than 50 years, we’re known for the seamless integration of design and manufacturing – from stainless steel and glass surfaces to modular wall systems, site furnishings, and outdoor lighting.

At our Carpinteria Design Studio, where the open house will be held, visitors can explore the materials and ideas behind our newest product innovations. This is where creativity meets craft to shape the built environment in ways that are sustainable, intentional, and lasting.

Whether you’re interested in materials, detailing, or systems thinking, F+S offers a window into how architecture, industrial, and architectural surface design come together to create solutions that stand the test of time.

Women in Architecture
2025-11-04 17:30 - 19:30 | Art, Design & Architecture Museum, 552 University Road, Santa Barbara, CA, 93106, United States
All welcome!
November 4th
Join us for our monthly Women in Architecture gathering. This month we will be hearing from Silvia Perea, Ph.D., Architect, and Curator of the Architecture and Design Collection at the AD&A Museum.
Silvia Perea holds a Doctorate in Architecture with Honors from the Polytechnic University of Madrid (UPM) and has completed graduate Museum Studies at Harvard University. Throughout her career, Dr. Perea has combined teaching and publishing with the organization of exhibitions. She has taught at international universities, including Columbia (NY), CEPT (India), Blas Pascal (Argentina), and the UPM (Spain).
Additionally, she has published extensively, working as an editor of Arquitectura Viva, and contributing articles to magazines such as Domus, Architectural Record, Potlatch, Minerva, and Arquitectura, among others. As a curator, Dr. Perea has organized over a dozen exhibitions of art and architecture for American and European museums. Her curatorial practice advocates the integration of both disciplines as a means to enrich their respective discourses and perspectives.
During the event, Dr. Perea will lead a presentation of some of her work and how she designs architecture exhibitions. There will also be time to tour the Architecture and Design Gallery at the Museum. Purchase tickets here!

Firm Open House at Bevyhouse
2025-11-08 11:00 - 12:30 | Bevyhouse, 630 Todd Lane, Santa Paula, CA, 93060
Join AIA Santa Barbara’s Emerging Professionals for a special behind-the-scenes tour of Bevy House, an innovative prefabricated housing manufacturer based in Santa Barbara.

Whether you’re curious about prefabrication, passionate about sustainability, or simply looking to connect with the local design community, this tour is a chance to expand your knowledge and network.

Firm Open House at ANACAPA Architecture
2025-11-20 17:30 - 19:30 | ANACAPA Architecture, 1023 State street, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101, United States
Visit ANACAPA Architecture’s new offices on State Street!

Crafting spaces that inspire and enhance the well-being of both clients and community, all while preserving a legacy for future generations.
Join AIASB Emerging Professionals for an exclusive tour of ANACAPA Architecture, a premier Santa Barbara and Portland-based design studio known for its modern, sustainable approach to architecture.
Specializing in custom residences, hospitality, creative office, and mixed-use projects, ANACAPA blends design excellence with technical precision to create spaces that enrich lives and inspire connection.

About ANACAPA Architecture
At Anacapa Architecture, we are dedicated to advancing the fields of architecture and interior design, aiming to redefine industry standards. Our mission is to heighten the appreciation for the intrinsic value of beauty, functionality, and purpose in design.
We specialize in various project types, including residential, commercial, and hospitality design. Our approach is centered on sustainable, innovative solutions that cater to each project’s unique requirements and aspirations, ensuring outcomes beyond client expectations.
We approach each project with a renewed sense of exploration and curiosity and it is our great pleasure to invite you to experience one of our latest completed projects, our new studio space!
Reserve your spot here!

2025 Design Awards Gala
2025-12-04 17:30 - 20:30 | El Paseo Resturant, 10 El Paseo, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101, United States
Celebrating the outstanding work of our AIA members.
The annual Design Awards proudly recognize architectural excellence in Santa Barbara.

About the Awards
This is a unique opportunity for your company to establish a presence in Santa Barbara’s architectural community. The awards program features submissions from licensed architects based in Santa Barbara, as well as from architects outside the area whose projects are located within Santa Barbara County. Honors, Merits, and Honorable Mentions will be presented across multiple categories, including Commercial Buildings, Single-Family Residential, Mixed-Use and Multi-Family Residential, Conservation Projects (Historic Preservation, Restoration, Rehabilitation, or Reconstruction), Santa Barbara Style, Small Projects (Residential Additions, Remodels, or ADUs), Commercial Interiors, and Proposed/Unbuilt Projects.
Jurors
Annie Chu (FAIA, NCIDQ, WELL AP) is a renowned architect, co-founder of Chu-Gooding, and lifelong advocate for interior architecture, celebrated for her refined approach to craft, color, and materiality. Over her forty-year career, she has worked with leading museums, cultural institutions, non-profits, and universities nationwide. Currently, she serves as an Interior Architect in collaboration with Populous, for the Los Angeles Convention Center renovation. Known as the “modernist house whisperer,” she has earned multiple AIA honors for her restoration and design of historic modern residences. A dedicated civic leader and educator, Annie has served on the Los Angeles Cultural Affairs Commission, the Mayor’s Design Advisory Panel, and taught architecture and design for over three decades. She holds degrees from SCI-Arc and Columbia University and was elevated to the AIA College of Fellows in 2016.
Duncan is a Principal, Studio Leader, and Design Director at Gensler with over 30 years of experience creating vibrant, experience-driven architecture. As a global leader of the firm’s Mixed Use & Retail Centers practice, his expertise encompasses large-scale retail destinations, hotels, entertainment venues, and urban developments around the world. Based in Gensler’s Los Angeles office, he fosters a culture of design exploration and collaboration, while contributing to industry discourse on the evolution of mixed-use and retail environments through his active involvement with the Urban Land Institute and the International Council of Shopping Centers.
George Proctor is a licensed architect and professor whose experience spans from furniture design to large urban projects, including building his own home in 2004. Beginning in construction, he earned dual degrees in Urban Planning and Architecture from Cal Poly and a Master of Architecture in Urban Design from Harvard GSD. An early adopter of CAD and computer graphics, he later led Cal Poly Pomona’s digital curriculum, developing courses in Digital Modeling, Animation, and Interactive Media. His work blends architecture and entertainment-inspired digital design, and his leadership includes chairing the 2002 ACADIA Conference, serving on the founding board of the International Journal of Architectural Computing, and contributing to award-winning projects through his own practice and civic commissions.
Details
Schedule and Dress Code

Gala begins at 5:30. Arrive early for mingling and a no-host bar.
Dress code: Semi-Formal

Location

The Gala will be held at El Paseo Restaurant, 10 El Paseo, Santa Barbara, CA

Parking

City Lot 9: 25 E Canon Perdido St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Street parking

Ticket Prices for Design Awards 2024:

AIA Member – $140
Non-member – $170
Associate Member – $60
Student – $60

Table bundles for Members only

Tables of 4 members – $520 (6 tables available)
Table of 6 members – $780 (1 table available)
Tables of 8 members – $1,060 (2 tables available)
Table of 10 members – $1,340(2 tables available)
Table of 12 members – $1,620 (2 tables available)

Purchase tickets and reserve your spot before November 26th!
***By attending the Design Awards Gala, you are agreeing to be photographed***

Happy Hour with Women in Architecture
2026-01-13 17:15 - 20:30 | Riviera Bar, 20 West Figueroa St., Santa Barbara, CA, United States
Celebrate the New Year with a Happy Hour Social!

Kick off 2026 with us at a Women in Architecture Happy Hour Social at Riviera Bar, an evening to celebrate the new year and the strength of our community. Join us for drinks, conversation, and connection in a relaxed, welcoming setting. This happy hour is open to everyone—women and men are welcome—and is the perfect opportunity to connect, get involved, and help shape the next steps.
Date: Tuesday, January 13th
Time: 5:15 PM
Location: Riviera Bar, 20 West Figueroa St., Santa Barbara, CA

Land, Labor, Materials, and Ecology
2026-01-15 18:00 - 19:30 | AIA Santa Barbara, 229 E Victoria St, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101, United States
Land, Labor, Materials, and Ecology
Landscapes that are in Service of All Life – Lecture by David Godshall in partnership with Clear Architecture
Thursday, January 15, 2025
6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
AIA Chapter House
1 LU
About the Event

Join us for a special lecture by David Godshall, the Co-founder and Principal at TERREMOTO. TERREMOTO is dedicated to making omni-positive gardens and landscapes that are fair, just, and generous in their relationships to labor, materials, and ecology. With an internal interrogation of landscape history and practice, the practice aims to create a constantly evolving set of metrics that will allow one to create gardens that reflect the greatness of the current moment.
In this lecture, David explores how closed-loop building strategies redefine architectural practice by shifting from extraction to regeneration. He will elaborate on designing for non-hierarchical office structures and collaborative environments, which can lead to new creative aesthetics and ethical frameworks. Ultimately, he will stress the important relationship between people, materials, and ecologies to uncover the gentler forms of beauty rooted not in control, but in reciprocity with the living world.

Click here to register!

Lunch & Learn: Residential Design Meets Technology
2026-01-21 12:00 - 13:00 | Mission Audio Video, 1910 De La Vina St, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101, United States
1 LU
Lunch Provided! No charge for members
About
This seminar provides an overview of incorporating popular technologies, such as smart thermostats, motorized shades, lighting control, and security systems. In this fast-paced course, you’ll learn the latest interior technology and how it shapes the experience of spaces you design. You will get inspiration for how you can expand the breadth of your practice by incorporating technology into your designs without needing to be a technology expert.
Learning Objectives

Understand smart technology evolution in the past 50 years
Learn what interior technology is and how design meets technology
Discover interior technology function and benefits relative to: Infrastructure, Lighting, Media, Integration, and User Interfaces
Explore top interior technology residential applications, common misconceptions, and design considerations

January Global Design Series
2026-01-28 18:00 - 19:30 | Mission Audio Video, 1910 De La Vina St, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101, United States
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, please visit our Eventbrite.

Emerging Professionals Open House at Central Coast AV featuring Neel Lighting & Controls
2026-02-04 17:30 - 19:30 | Central Coast Audio Visual, 4193 Carpinteria Ave, Carpinteria, 93013, United States
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.

Food and drinks will be provided.

About Central Coast Audio Visuals

At Central Coast AV, we’re passionate about delivering technology solutions that go beyond expectations, transforming lives and creating unforgettable experiences.
Each member of our team brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the table, backed by specialized licenses and training. From design and installation to maintenance and support, you can trust that every aspect of your project is in the hands of skilled professionals who are committed to delivering the highest quality product and service on the market.
Count on us to design and deliver high-performance home and commercial solutions that are intuitive to use and reliably deliver the experiences you crave.
Featuring the Neel Lighting & Controls Ketra Airstream
“The Ketra Airstream is a mobile lighting laboratory commissioned by Neel Lighting & Controls, the Lutron Controls representative in California’s central valley and central coast. Realizing our sales territory was vast, with few opportunities for our customers to visit a brick-and-mortar Ketra Experience Center, it was obvious that our market would be better served by taking Ketra to the people.
Now, we have a meticulously designed and built Ketra Experience inside an iconic Airstream trailer that can roll wherever it is needed to show, tell and sell the Ketra Experience.” – Neel Lighting and Controls

2025 Design Awards Exhibition
2026-02-05 16:00 - 2026-02-27 19:00 | Faulkner Gallery, 40 E Anapamu St, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101, United States
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 be held on the first Thursday, February 5, from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM, providing an opportunity to meet the architects and learn about the methodology and creative process behind their projects.

Lunch & Learn: Talking with Clients about Electrification
2026-02-18 12:00 - 13:00 | AIA Santa Barbara, 229 E Victoria St, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101, United States
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 supporting electrification, as opposed to a mixed-fuel design, and which design features support the reliability and affordability of an all-electric home.
Learning Objectives:

Summarize key facts regarding heat pump technology — as well as other electric technologies — specific to their performance, affordability, and impact on California electric grid.

Compare the Energy Code requirements for electric and gas appliances.
Describe the differences between all-electric designs and mixed-fuel projects in terms Energy Code compliance and likely impact on construction and operation costs.
Identify sources of information and how to access them for guidance on incentive programs, tax credits, and rebates supporting the deployment of heat pumps, electric equipment upgrades, and energy-efficient appliances.

About the presenter:
Dave Intner, with Southern California Edison’s Building Electrification and Codes & Standards team, is a Licensed Architect, LEED AP, and Certified Energy Manager. A graduate of Cal Poly SLO, Dave provides education and outreach supporting Building Decarbonization and Energy Code Compliance Improvement. He leads several initiatives focusing on zero net carbon design and energy codes. Other roles at SCE have included managing the field engineering group and assisting architects and engineers with design and incentive support as a program specialist in the Savings by Design Program. Prior to SCE, Dave practiced architecture for 15 years on buildings of just about every type, including custom residential, affordable housing, university buildings, and cultural facilities. A LEED Accredited Professional for over 20 years, Dave also guided several early projects through the full LEED certification process. Dave is the current Vice Chair of the AIA California Climate Action Committee, is a board member of CABEC (the California Building Energy Consultants), a past board member of USGBC California and has served on the LEED Energy and Atmosphere Technical Advisory Group (EA-TAG).

March Women in Architecture Conversation Series
2026-03-03 17:30 - 19:00 | Brownstein, 1020 State Street, Santa Barbara, 91731, United States
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 local leaders to create solutions that matter. From expanding workforce and affordable housing to streamlining infrastructure and water projects, and through their recent work on the Agricultural Enterprise Ordinance, Brownstein remains committed to shaping a vibrant and thriving future for Santa Barbara for generations to come.
Haley launched her career in Santa Barbara in 2017 and looks forwards to sharing her professional journey, along with insights from some of her most rewarding land use projects. At Brownstein, she specializes in land use due diligence reports and entitlements, including conditional use permits, coastal development permits, cannabis licensing, and lot line adjustments and lot splits. She currently serves as the Santa Barbara Subsection Director for the American Planning Association Central Coast Section, she is a long-time board member of the Association of Environmental Professionals Channel Counties Section, and previously served as a team co-leader for AIA’s State Street Design Charrette in 2020.

AIA Women in Architecture (WIA) is dedicated to fostering relationships among women in the design industry, supporting career growth, and increasing the visibility of women in architecture. Our group includes a diverse range of architects and allied professionals – from firm owners to recent graduates – working together to make a positive impact in our profession and community.

AIASB March General Meeting
2026-03-18 17:30 - 20:00 | CEC Environmental Hub, 1219 State St. Suite A, Santa Barbara, United States
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, adaptive reuse strategies, and emerging plans for Paseo Nuevo and other downtown developments. Panelists will also discuss the proposed June Charter Amendment, local housing goals and feasibility, and efforts to streamline permitting and development processes. The evening will conclude with a forward-looking discussion about the policies and projects that may influence Santa Barbara’s growth and vitality in the years ahead.
Panelists
Allison DeBusk
Community Development Director
CITY OF SANTA BARBARA, Community Development
Kelly McAdoo
City Administrator
CITY OF SANTA BARBARA
Anthony Valdez
Deputy City Administrator
CITY OF SANTA BARBARA

Lunch & Learn: Solar + Batteries with Brighten Solar Co.
2026-03-25 12:00 - 13:00 | AIA Santa Barbara, 229 E Victoria St, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101, United States
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 roof design strategies, battery placement, whole-home backup architecture, and California Title 24 requirements.
Learning Objectives

Understand how early solar and storage integration influences roof design, electrical planning, and architectural detailing.
Learn what’s new in home battery technology and whole-home backup architecture, including how equipment placement and clearance requirements affect exterior design.
Gain a working understanding of California Title 24 solar requirements for new residential construction and their design implications.

Emerging Professionals Open House at Bildsten Architecture and Planning
2026-03-26 17:30 - 19:30 | Bildsten Architecture and Planning, 30 W Figueroa Street, Santa Barbara, 93101, United States
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 see how a collaborative, mission-driven firm navigates local regulations, sustainability goals, and client needs—while creating architecture that enriches the broader community.
About Bildsten Architecture and Planning
From initial concept through construction, the firm designs complete environments that enrich the communities they serve. Their collaborative process emphasizes constant improvement, deep experience within complex local regulatory systems, and an unwavering commitment to listening carefully to clients’ goals, needs, and budgets. Throughout every phase, the team remains engaged and passionate about delivering meaningful design solutions.
With a strong belief in building sustainable communities, Bildsten Architecture and Planning advocates for vibrant, walkable neighborhoods that integrate housing, workplaces, schools, shops, and recreation. Their commitment extends beyond projects—actively participating in professional and community organizations to support thoughtful growth and lasting positive impact.
Reserve your spot!

April Women in Architecture Conversation Series
2026-04-07 17:30 - 19:00 | Mission Audio Video, 1910 De La Vina St, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101, United States
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 be joined with Santa Barbara’s new Architectural Historian.
Ellen Kokinda is an urban planner with over a decade of experience in community development, land use policy, and public engagement. She currently serves as City Planner with the City of Santa Barbara’s Community Development Department, having previously served as Design Review Supervisor. In both roles, she has guided applicants through the City’s permitting and design review processes and advised on how to keep projects moving forward. Ellen is currently overseeing the City’s Single Family Streamlining Project — an initiative to simplify the approval process for single-family residential projects through Zoning Ordinance and Single Family Design Board amendments, balancing greater flexibility for homeowners with Santa Barbara’s tradition of quality architecture and neighborhood character. Prior to moving to the West Coast, Ellen worked with the City of Cambridge’s Community Development Department, leading the development of a Net Zero Action Plan — a multi-stakeholder process that resulted in the City adopting a 25-Year roadmap toward net zero carbon emissions from building operations. Ellen holds a Master of Arts in Urban & Environmental Policy & Planning from Tufts University and a Bachelor of Arts in Media Arts & Design from James Madison University.

AIA Women in Architecture (WIA) is dedicated to fostering relationships among women in the design industry, supporting career growth, and increasing the visibility of women in architecture. Our group includes a diverse range of architects and allied professionals – from firm owners to recent graduates – working together to make a positive impact in our profession and community.
