AIA Orange County Fall Mixer and Special Presentation by the AIAOC Housing Committee

 AIAOC Housing Charrette - Part 2

This course examines the different decking options and explains the sustainability benefits of using composite decking and how it can help meet green building requirements. Various design innovations that enhance occupant well-being are also discussed.

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The shift from traditional apprenticeship to tech-enabled, hybrid mentorship models is reshaping how knowledge is passed down in architecture. A diverse panel of architects will share their insights and personal experiences on defining mentorship in a modern era. Attendees will gain an understanding of the importance of shared experience and cultivating their career guidance team.

Learning Units: 2 AIA LU/HSW + these 2 ADA Hours Count Toward California License Renewal

Time:

Check-in: 3:45 PM

Tour: 4:00 PM - 6:00PM

Please read event information for location and meeting directions.

AIA Orange County Design Awards Gala

Time:

12:30 – 01:30 PM Pacific Time

3:30 PM -4:30 PM Eastern Time

 (Webinar link will be sent to registrants on August 18th).

AIA Orange County Lunch Hour

 ADA Webinar

2025 California Building Code (CBC): Significant Changes in Life Safety and Accessibility

Presented By

Jensen Hughes

Participants in this program will learn how and when to implement the AESS Category Method to effectively communicate the desired appearance for architecturally exposed structural steel in a format that contractors can understand.

Learn more about the AIAOC Housing Charrette, Phase 2 on 7/24/25 during the AIAOC Housing Committee Housing Charette, Part 2 Intro | Kick Off virtual meeting.

Become a registered Safety Assessment Evaluator!

6 AIA HSW

Do you have questions regarding design awards submission requirements?

Do you have questions regarding design awards submission requirements?

Gensler Presents: The Orange County Healthcare Campus Panel Discussion

This panel discussion will be at Gensler.

Attendees will learn the history of a pastor that brought architecture to Orange County, and the renovations that have been made to the buildings as they enter the next phase of their lives.

This presentation provides an explanation of the various components that lead to water penetration in walls and how to prevent it with rainscreen wall system solutions. The importance of air barriers, vapor control and thermal control in walls will also be discussed, as will examples of proper rainscreen details and construction. Additionally, the basics of WUFI modeling will be summarized. 

Powder coating is a dry finishing process known for durability, performance, and a smooth application process on many products from everyday appliances to tough machinery. This learning unit will take an in-depth look at powder coatings while outlining the history of their development. We will illustrate the powder-coating application process, review specifications, and compare the benefits of nontoxic powder coatings to liquid finishes, all while emphasizing the advantages to our health and the environment.

During this approximately one-mile walking tour, attendees will learn about ADA applications and how they are applied to the various types of uses within the park.

Attendees will be inspired and learn from a panel discussion about the AIA 2025 Firm Award Recipient – LPA Design Studios headquartered in Irvine, CA and how their commitment to healthy and sustainable environments, commitment to mentorship of future generations of leaders, commitment to the AIA Framework for Design Excellence, and learn how their projects serve as a vehicle for connectivity and equity in communities and urban environments.

Tour of the Landing and Alley Grove at Tustin Legacy

By Robert Hidey Architects & C2 Collaborative

In this course, attendees will learn to deploy ai to enhance image rendering for project plans, and learn how to work with a development team to customize technology for your business.