AIA Santa Barbara

ArchitecTours 2024 Submissions Due
2024-05-29 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | CA
ArchitecTours 2024 submissions due at 5PM.

Practical Ways to Reduce Embodied Carbon
2024-05-31 08:30 - 09:30 | AIA Santa Barbara, 229 E Victoria St, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101, United States

Higher Performance Residential Remodel
2024-05-31 09:45 - 10:45 | AIA Santa Barbara, 229 E Victoria St, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101, United States

ARE Study Group
2024-06-04 17:15 - 18:45, 2024-06-18 17:15 - 18:45, 2024-07-02 17:15 - 18:45, 2024-07-16 17:15 - 18:45, 2024-07-30 17:15 - 18:45, 2024-08-13 17:15 - 18:45, 2024-08-27 17:15 - 18:45 | AIA Santa Barbara, 229 E Victoria St, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101, United States

Women in Architecture
2024-06-04 17:30 - 19:00, 2024-09-10 17:30 - 19:00 | CA

AIA Conference, Washington DC
2024-06-05 - 2024-06-08 | CA

General Meeting
2024-06-27 | Fox Wine Co., 120 Santa Barbara St, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101, United States

Disabled Access & Code Changes Forum
2024-06-27 08:30 - 16:30 | David Gebhard Meeting Room, 630 Garden Street, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101
On Thursday, June 27, 2024, the City will host workshops presented by John Caprarelli, P.E., CASp, on accessibility requirements and regulations for businesses. Discussion topics will include:
What accessibility laws apply to businesses?
What elements of a business must be accessible to the disabled?
What is the potential liability if a business does not comply?
What about accessibility for outdoor dining in the right of way?
What are the most common violations alleged in accessibility lawsuits?
How can I get my business evaluated?
What are the changes in 2024 to the California Building Code regarding disabled access and how will they affect my business?
A Question and Answer period will be included.
Who Should Attend: Geared toward business operators and owners, the workshops would also benefit architects, designers, contractors, and those interested in accessibility laws.
Sessions: (Same info presented in each)
Morning: 8:30am-12:00pm
Afternoon: 1:00pm- 4:30pm
This is a free event open to the public. Seating is limited. Please visit the event site to register.
Event Questions: Please email AccessibilityTraining2024@SantaBarbaraCA.gov

Using AI to Make a Difference: Promoting the State Street Master Plan & Downtown Housing
2024-06-27 17:30 - 19:45 | Fox Wine Co., 120 Santa Barbara St, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101, United States
5:30PM Arrive for mingling and buy a glass of wine at Fox Wine
6:15PM Buffet dinner with the Nook
6:30PM Presentation begins
Dinner Included
1 LU
Our second General Meeting will be a panel discussion on Downtown Housing and the final draft of the State Street Master Plan. This meeting will bring in multiple, cross-disciplinary stakeholders, and will identify the most critical priorities related to the revitalization of State Street, including both public and private elements. The goal of this meeting is to provide actionable multi-benefit strategies that can build off of the State Street Master Plan in an effort to support future projects. Aligning with the 2024 theme, “Making & Meaning in the Age of AI,” the meeting will also highlight AI’s role in addressing these issues, concluding with a showcase of a new online platform designed to foster consensus and shape a collective vision for State Street’s redevelopment. As we approach the finalization of the State Street Master Plan, the online State Street Portal will serve to frame the central issues and major challenges confronting Downtown Santa Barbara.

Women in Architecture at La Leiff Winery
2024-07-02 17:15 - 18:45 | La Leiff Winery, 210 Gray Ave, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101
Speaker: Lisa Plowman, Director of Planning & Development, County of Santa Barbara
Join the Women in Architecture at La Leiff Winery where Lisa Plowman will be sharing her experience as the Santa Barbara County Director of Planning & Development.
Purchase your own glass of wine and We Want the Funk food truck is next door.

Lunchtime Learning - Solar Energy and Storage Solutions: Navigating the New NEM 3 Regulations
2024-07-17 12:00 - 13:00 | AIA Santa Barbara, 229 E Victoria St, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101, United States
Lunchtime Learning
Presenters: Cash Upton and Spencer Hann, Brighten Solar
This presentation will dive into the latest advancements in solar energy and battery storage, with a focus on understanding NEM 3 implications, exploring the role of energy storage solutions, and distinguishing between grid-tied and backup battery systems. Participants will gain insights into the current solar energy landscape and its influence on architectural design and sustainable building practices.

Women in Architecture at La Lieff Winery
2024-08-06 17:15 - 18:45 | La Lieff Winery, 210 Gray Ave, Santa Barbara
Join the Women in Architecture group at La Lieff Winery as Tina Dye, Chief Building Official of the City of Santa Barbara, shares about her career journey; working at the City; the challenges and opportunities her position; and insights about Santa Barbara.

House Tour: Almost Off-Grid, a Sustainable Ranch in Santa Ynez
2024-08-15 17:30 - 19:30 | CA
Address & directions will be sent prior to the tour
1 LU/HSW
The ranch is a rural collection of barns, horse pastures, and food production in a largely self-sufficient landscape powered by photovoltaics, water sourced from an on-site well, gardens composted with animal waste, rain water harvested, and all new landscape plantings being organic food crops.
The house completes the assemblage, raised over the slightly sloping site. Three volumes have been placed under the continuous roof: a one-bedroom house, a one-bedroom guest house, and an upper level studio. Between and around the volumes are habitable terraces. The living space opens to 360-degree views of mountains and agricultural fields. The design is based on sustainable principles, and as with the entire ranch, the house is fully powered by the sun with all systems being electric.
Attendees need to sign this waiver. Send back to info@aiasb.com.
If you are interested in ride sharing, please contact info@aiasb.com.

Fused Bamboo, A Sustainable Choice for Building Materials
2024-08-21 12:00 - 13:00 | AIA Santa Barbara, 229 E Victoria St, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101, United States
1 LU/HSW
Lunch included! No charge for members
Presented by dassoXTR
This presentation is designed to provide an overview of Composite Bamboo Technology. This course covers typical applications, product types, energy efficiency, code requirements, and standard materials and fabrication methods. Topics include : Design considerations for today’s market; Specifying the right product for the application; Types of systems and their features; Industry standards in terms of code compliance, structural integrity, and testing performance.
Learning Objectives:
1. Outline the types of projects to use Bamboo Building Materials: High quality meets Sustainability.​
2. Illustrate the bamboo as a renewable resource.
3, Analyze the properties and benefits of bamboo as a building material.
4. Describe the fast-growing industry of Bamboo.
5. Determine the process and development of Fused Bamboo

Emerging Professionals Design Crawl with AB Design Studio, Inc
2024-08-22 17:30 - 19:30 | The Lark, 131 Anacapa St, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101
Meet in front of the Lark & Lucky Penny.
There will be a Walking Tour in the Funk Zone from 5:30PM till 6:30PM
We will migrate across town at Third Window Brewery – 406 E Haley St #3
Meeting at Third Window at 7:00PM
1 LU/HSW Pending
Emerging Professionals are invited to AIASB’s Emerging Professional mixer hosted by AB Design Studio, Inc.
On a tour of the Funk Zone, we’ll explore the Change of Use process in Zoning Ordinances and Building Code, discuss Adaptive Reuse, Place-Making, and Urban Reactivation, and examine the Funk Zone’s contribution to New Urbanism ideals.
This event is open to Emerging Professionals in the building and design community in Santa Barbara, as well as AIA Associate and Architect members and their guests.
Where to Park:
– Street parking
– New Parking Lot at the Goat Tree, 100-114 Helena Ave
– Parking lot 13, at the train station
Design crawl events are generously hosted by local design firms to support our emerging professional community. The events provide an opportunity for emerging professionals to meet fellow design colleagues and learn about the variety of firms working in the region.
https://www.abdesignstudioinc.com/
By attending this event you are giving AIASB permission to take your photos and post on our website, emails and social media.

Design Crawl at Sherry & Associates, Architects Inc.
2024-09-12 17:30 - 19:30 | Sherry & Associates, Architects Inc., 608 Anacapa Street #Suite B, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, 93101
1 LU
Refreshments provided.
Emerging Professionals are invited to AIASB’s Emerging Professional mixer hosted by Sherry & Associates, Architects Inc.
This event is open to Emerging Professionals in the building and design community in Santa Barbara, as well as AIA Associate and Architect members and their guests.
Design crawl events are generously hosted by local design firms to support our emerging professional community. The events provide an opportunity for emerging professionals to meet fellow design colleagues and learn about the variety of firms working in the region.
Sherry and Associates, Architects, Inc. has been owned and operated in Santa Barbara, California by Dawn Sherry, Principal Architect, since 1990. Our work covers a wide range of projects, both small and large, including custom residential, commercial, restaurants, hospitality, and interior design.
https://www.dawnsherry.com/

As-Built Surveying Best Practices
2024-09-18 12:00 - 13:00 | Zoom link will be sent to attendees prior to the event.
1 LU
As-Built Surveying Best Practices is a comprehensive course that teaches architects how to create As-Built plans prior to beginning their design process. The class is intended to educate the attendee about both parts of the As-Built survey process – gathering the field measurements of the structure, as well as using the data collected to draft or model the final plans needed by the architect. The first part of the course focuses on laser scanning, which is quickly being adopted as the main form of field measuring because of its efficiency and accuracy. The second part of the course explains the second step in creating As-Built plans, which is to document the existing conditions using the Point Cloud in AutoCAD 2D drafting software and/or various 3D Building Information Modeling software. When attendees complete the course, they will understand the full process for creating As-Built plans using laser scanning as the main method for gathering field measurements.

General Meeting: Retooling with Iterative Workflows for AI Driven Design
2024-09-19 17:30 - 19:45 | Brass Bear Uptown, 3302 McCaw Avenue, Santa Barbara, CA, 93105, United States
5:30PM Arrive for drinks and mingling.
6:15PM Dinner provided followed by the presentation.
1 LU Pending
Speaker: Natalia Bakaeva
Our third General Meeting will conclude this year’s theme of ‘Making & Meaning in the Age of AI.’ The goal of the meeting is to demonstrate a feedback-driven, iterative approach to developing AI-enabled tools and workflows, rooted in the specific needs of the architectural profession. We will explore the current landscape of AI-augmented architectural tools, highlight case studies of successful workflows, and offer practical insights for integrating these technologies into various aspects of the discipline. Attendees will gain hands-on techniques for leveraging AI in daily architectural practice, from data management to image generation.
Key Topics:
· Current landscape of goal oriented architectural tools augmented with AI
· Successful implementation of AI-enabled workflows that can be used right now
· Integration of tools for feedback driven design
· Highly impactful hands-on techniques for use in daily architectural practice
About the General Meeting Speaker:
Natalia Bakaeva is a registered architect OAA, artist, and placemaker passionate about creating physical forms that reflect diverse cultural influences. She has worked on residential, commercial, healthcare, educational, and public space art projects. Born and raised in the Far East of Russia, her global journey includes Japan, Spain, Moscow, London, and Toronto, where she resides. Natalia’s dedication to the sustainability of architectural practice and diverse background led her to co-found ARKI DIGITAL INC, where she focuses on incorporating AI and smart technology into design workflows. ARKI leverages AI to address the issue of unused architectural data, transforming past design expertise into a searchable data hub, and enabling architects to monetize their existing knowledge. Her approach empowers architects to focus on creativity and efficiency, enhancing economic and sustainability outcomes in the built environment.

Thank you to R & R Trust for contributing towards bringing Natalia to Santa Barbara.

City of Santa Barbara - Electronic Plan Review Software Training
2024-09-30 12:00 - 13:00 | CA
Presented by: Raven Rutledge, Business Analyst with the City of Santa Barbara
1 LU
The City of Santa Barbara recently launched the new plan review software,“DigiPlan.”
Learn about the changes to submittals in Accela.
The presentation will be recorded and available on the AIASB website afterwards.
Attendees will learn:

The changes to the online Building application process.
How to access corrections and files.
How to respond to corrections.
How to resubmit responses.

Building & Safety Forms and Handouts:
https://santabarbaraca.gov/services/construction-land-development/forms-applications/building-safety-forms-applications/AZ-index

Women in Architecture: Women’s Work
2024-10-01 17:15 - 18:45 | AIA Santa Barbara, 229 E Victoria St, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101, United States
All welcome!
Presented by: Sarah Graham, FAIA
Join the Women in Architecture group as Sarah Graham, FAIA discusses the quandary of women in architecture still being a matter of diminishing numbers, and what we can do about it. See work done in teamwork with women, from extra small (XS) to extra large (XL) projects in our offices in LA and Zurich, Switzerland. Hopefully this will lead to an interesting discussion, including the role of the FAIA.

ArchitecTours
2024-10-05 10:00 - 16:00 | CA

Second Life Building Community around Preservation and Adaptive Reuse in the California Desert
2024-10-17 17:00 - 19:00 | CA
5:00PM Refreshments
5:30PM Presentation
1 LU/HSW Pending
This event comprises a series of presentations followed by a panel discussion analyzing the impact of preservation and adaptive reuse projects in the California desert. These projects not only extend the lifespan of architecturally significant structures but also, more significantly, foster public commitment to preserving and celebrating the region’s modern built identity—a dedication that stands out prominently in the area.
Spanning from Palm Springs to the Salton Sea, the Golden State’s desert stands as a symbol of architectural pride. Region-wide events like Modernism Week attract hundreds of thousands of architecture and design enthusiasts annually, contributing to the local fascination with the built environment. Nonprofits such as the Palm Springs Modern Committee, Palm Springs Preservation Foundation, Palm Desert Preservation Foundation, and others play a crucial role in raising awareness about the region’s architectural significance and mobilizing both public and private sectors to preserve it. As grassroots organizations driven by ecological concerns rather than profit, they actively oppose development plans that threaten social structures and environmental richness.
Towns like Palm Springs and Palm Desert, akin to Santa Barbara and Montecito, boast strong architectural identities. Architects across these urban centers grapple with similar challenges: balancing the preservation of local character with evolving functional and aesthetic needs. Preservation efforts, including adaptive reuse projects, emerge from this balance, offering insights for new construction in these historically rooted towns.
The proposed event aims to highlight preservation stories led by grassroots organizations in the California desert. These efforts, by engaging the public, have nurtured feelings of belonging, optimism, and pride in architecture, which provide valuable insights for Santa Barbara’s architects and the broader public.
Register here.

Presenters:

Sidney Williams
From 1996 to 2016 Sidney Williams was director of education and public programs before becoming curator of architecture and design at the Palm Springs Art Museum. She was the founding curator of the Architecture and Design Center after an historic rehabilitation of a 1961 bank building…
Read the rest of Sidney’s bio here.

Susan Secoy Jensen, AIA
Susan Secoy Jensen received her Bachelor of Architecture from Kent State University, and her master’s degree in architecture and urban design from UCLA. She earned her professional license to practice architecture in 1991, and formed Secoy Architects, Inc. in 1996…
Read the rest of Susan’s bio here.

Leo Marmol, FAIA
Leo Marmol, FAIA, is Managing Partner of the architect-led design-build practice Marmol Radziner, founded in 1989 with Ron Radziner, FAIA. Based in Los Angeles with offices in San Francisco and New York, the firm is known for its innovative approach that includes architecture, construction, landscape, interiors, and furniture…
Read the rest of Leo’s bio here.

Design Crawl at Clear Architecture
2024-10-24 17:30 - 19:30 | Clear Architecture, 525 Garden Street, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101, United States
1 LU Pending
Arrive at 5:15PM for food and drinks.
A brief speech by the Clear Architecture leadership team will begin at 5:45PM.
Emerging Professionals are invited to AIASB’s Emerging Professional mixer hosted by Clear Architecture.
This event is open to Emerging Professionals in the building and design community in Santa Barbara, as well as AIA Associate and Architect members and their guests.
Design crawl events are generously hosted by local design firms to support our emerging professional community. The events provide an opportunity for emerging professionals to meet fellow design colleagues and learn about the variety of firms working in the region.
Clear Architecture is a lively and dynamic architecture office located five blocks from the beach in beautiful downtown Santa Barbara, California. Our current focus is on high-end residential projects in Santa Barbara, Montecito, Malibu, and Beverly Hills, with an eye toward future development, hospitality, and commercial projects throughout the United States. We strive to make the experience of design and construction as simple and enjoyable as possible for our clients. Toward that end, we are uniquely partnered with Clear Construction and Clear Millwork, ensuring a smooth and integrated design-build process from initial sketches all the way to final completion.
The American Institute of Architects (AIA) defines emerging professionals (EPs) as students, recent graduates, and young architects who are licensed 10 years or less. This includes architecture students enrolled in NAAB-accredited programs, such as four-year B.S. degree programs, five-year B.Arch degree programs, and 2-3 year M.Arch degree programs. EPs can also be Associate AIA members
Parking:
Street parking on Garden Street and on adjacent streets.
See attached map for office location overlayed over SB’s parking map. Lots 10 & 11 are closest to our office.
By attending this event you are giving AIASB permission to take your photos and post on our website, emails and social media.
