Sponsorship Committee Meeting
2021-02-11 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | CA

Grassroots
2021-02-15 - 2021-02-19
Grassroots 2021 is AIA’s premier leadership and advocacy event for chapter staff and volunteers. Join us virtually for four days of keynotes, breakout sessions, workshops, and networking designed to help you become better chapter and civic leaders. You’ll learn how to stimulate change in your chapter, firm, and community and advocate for AIA’s legislative agenda with Members of Congress. Our theme, “Bring It Home,” will address critical issues facing the architecture profession, including COVID-19, racial injustice, and climate change.

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ARE Study Group
2021-02-17 17:30 - 18:30, 2021-03-03 17:30 - 18:30, 2021-03-17 17:30 - 18:30, 2021-03-31 17:30 - 18:30

Design Awards Committee Meeting
2021-02-18 12:00 - 13:00, 2021-03-04 12:00 - 13:00, 2021-03-22 11:00 - 12:00

Sponsorship Appreciation Happy Hour
2021-02-18 17:00 - 18:00

Town Hall Meeting
2021-02-23 12:00 - 13:00
Town Hall Meeting with Massoud Abolhoda, Building Official for the City of Santa Barbara
1LU
Register in advance for this meeting:
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After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Discussion on issues encountered in application submittal and plan check
2021-02-23 12:00 - 13:00
The Chief Building Official with the County of Santa Barbara will be presenting helpful tips on how to submit plan check to the County, common mistakes made and how to overcome challenges.
Architects will have the opportunity to ask questions and get their questions answered.

2030 Commitment
2021-02-24 12:00 - 13:00
1LU/HSW
Members: no charge
Non members: $15.
The presentation will provide insights into the AIA 2030 Commitment and Architectural Practice as well as how to sign up for the 2030 Commitment as a transformative tool by the architect in designing architectural buildings. The workshop provides a hands-on review of the Firms Sustainability Action Plan (SAP) and the AIA COTE’s Framework for Design Excellence and the Common application for Design Excellence.

Best Practices used to document data used for reporting online in California, i.e., the Design Data Exchange (DDx), use of Zero Tool, et al, and other Lessons Learned during the process to achieve NZ Carbon and or Code compliances.

All architects have an important role to play in mitigating climate change. This session’s content will apply to all types of architectural work: small to large, residential and commercial, interiors and whole building, new construction and renovation.

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Executive Committee Meeting
2021-02-25 12:00 - 13:00, 2021-03-18 12:00 - 13:00

Board Meeting
2021-03-03 11:30 - 12:30, 2021-04-07 11:30 - 12:30

Women in Construction
2021-03-03 15:00 - 16:00

Sustainability: Future Proofing your Business
2021-03-11 12:00 - 13:00
We are living in unprecedented times where climate change is front and center. With the City Council’s recent nod to prepare an ordinance requiring all-electric construction for new buildings, now is the time to start future proofing your projects. Stay ahead of the game and hear how the Sustainability Committee can help keep you informed and offer relevant tools for reducing overall emissions while increasing the value of your projects.
Presenters are the AIASB Sustainability committee chairs: Ed de Vicente, AIA and Dee Carrawan, AIA
-Attendees will be introduced to the AIASB sustainability website page to members at-large, showing the various ways they can be educated, engaged and updated as well as resources to help their firm be more sustainable
– Attendees will share best practices on moving towards all electric construction
– Attendees will review local, state and national trainings that are available
– Attendees will hear about current committee advocacy efforts – including all electric reach code

Members: $0.00
Non-Members: $15.00

Women's Conversation Group
2021-03-16 17:00 - 18:00
AIA Santa Barbara is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: Women’s Conversation Group
Time: Mar 16, 2021 05:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
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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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.
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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.

Advocacy
2021-04-05 16:30 - 18:00

ArchitecTours
2021-04-06 12:00 - 13:00
First Tuesday of the month contact Cash Upton if you are interested in participating
