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…
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…
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…
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…