August 17th | 9am - 3pm



August ADA Day!

Complete your ADA Licensure Requirement in 1 Day with the Pacific ADA Center!

AIA East Bay Members get $50 off our posted price, that's an over 50% savings. Just our way of saying “thank you” for being a member!

August 19th | 10am - 12pm



1100 Clay Design Tour

This tour will start at the Plaza with a discussion about the larger plan for the block. After the plaza, we will explore the building lobby, various amenity spaces, a residential unit, and conclude with pastries and coffee/tea on the roof deck.

August 22nd | 6pm - 7:30pm



AIAEB Lecture Series: Multi-Family Housing

These architects challenge how housing can be transformative. Join us for a conversation on multi-family housing with Stanley Saitowitz, Richard Stacy, David Trachtenberg, and Rod Henmi. 

This panel will be moderated by Jessica Musick.

August 24th | 6pm - 8:30pm



Young Architect's Forum Firm Crawl

Join us for firm tours of four East Bay Area architect neighbors in Emeryville!

While touring their offices, we will learn more about each firm and see examples of their work and office space. Our featured stops are: Ratcliff Architects, Swatt Miers Architects, ODS Architecture, and Siegel & Strain Architects.

August 24th | 6:30pm - 8pm



Developing Our Blueprint (WiA)

Help us define our vision for the future and identify our goals and objectives for this new group. Should we plan a women in leadership series, firm tours, or an equity panel? How about a book club, hiking group, or potluck? Let us know!

We will review survey responses received by August 20.

September 7th | 12pm - 1pm



Embodied Carbon & The BEAM Estimator (1.5 LU|ZNCD)

Join Jacob Deva Racusin, Embodied Carbon Analyst and BEAM Trainer with Builders For Climate Action, as we explore the topic of embodied carbon from the perspective of the architect. We will also review the BEAM estimator, a new tool that is making it easier for architects, designers and builders to calculate, and therefore manage, the carbon impact of building materials.

September 14th | 12pm - 1:30pm



Keeping a Travel Sketchbook (1.5 LU)

The art and drawing that is supported by keeping a travel sketchbook is basic to the practice of architecture on many levels: both for literally seeing and recording a new building/place or idea you might like and want to emulate in your design – and also for fine tuning of observational skills and remembering what is learned about different cultures and new ways that they are expressed in the built environment.

September 14th | 6pm - 7:30pm



AIAEB Lecture Series: Single Family Housing

This project type allows for the exploration of ideas at an intimate scale. Join us for a conversation on single family housing with Richard Fernau, Anni Tilt, Robert Swatt, and Eric Haesloop. 



This panel will be moderated by Devi Dutta-Choudhury.

September 23rd | 10am - 12pm



Hayward Library Design Tour

Join our Design Tours Committee for a tour of the Hayward Library with Noll & Tam Architects!



Located on an urban site adjacent to the City’s main downtown park, this three-story library is an innovative resource for Hayward’s diverse community. The library includes expanded classrooms and educational spaces for an adult learning center and a homework center.

Disabled Access – Changes to ANSI A117 and More by Kerwin Lee, AIA

Building regulations reflect society’s needs and are a minimum standard of what we want in our buildings. If you don’t think that you have a stake in this, you are wrong. The loudest voices are the ones that are mostly heard. These are voices that attend code development hearings and work in the political arenas to bring forth their agenda.



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Tell Congress to Fix the R&D Tax

Changes to the tax code have taken effect in 2022 which threaten innovation, valuable building science research, and firm prosperity. Congress has the power to correct this issue, but they need to hear from you.

Ask your Members of Congress to support American building sector innovation and leadership during this Congressional session, and if you've been affected by these harmful reforms, please include your personal story in your message.



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Retiring Your CA Architect License: Key Considerations

As architects approach the later stages of their careers, the prospect of retirement becomes an important consideration. Planning for retirement involves more than just financial preparation; it also entails making informed decisions about your professional standing. If you are an architect in California contemplating retirement, here are some essential factors you need to know about retiring your CA architect license.



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Net Zero Conference in September

The Net Zero Conference is back and better than ever! AIA East Bay] is proud to partner with Verdical Group for their 10th annual conference and expo, which brings together experts in carbon, climate, equity, ESG, net zero, and resilience. Hosted at the Los Angeles Convention Center on 9/13 - 9/14, 2023, this event will include insightful educational sessions, notable keynotes, and exciting tours. Visit netzeroconference.com to register or learn more!

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ABI June 2023: Firm billings remain essentially flat

Business conditions generally held steady at architecture firms in June, as the AIA/Deltek Architecture Billings Index (ABI) score of 50.1 continued to indicate slight billings growth at firms. This also marked the first time since last fall that there have been two consecutive months of increasing billings at architecture firms, although growth in June was weaker than in May.

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Lafayette Design Review Commission (DRC) – Seats Open - Lafayette, CA

Looking for a chance to give back and get involved in local government? We’re looking for you. Lafayette’s Design Review Commission (DRC) advises the Planning Commission and City Council on matters relating to aesthetics and the physical appearance of the City of Lafayette. Lafayette residency is desired but not required. 

Senior Job Captain - Pleasanton, CA

dsk is looking for friendly, ambitious, sharp-minded team members ready to grow professionally and share their knowledge and experience. As a member of the dsk team, you will interact with clients, conduct site visits, grow new skill sets (or polish existing ones), and see your work realized in construction – all with the support and guidance from our seasoned staff.

Project Architect - Healthcare - Emeryville, CA

Ratcliff’s Healthcare Practice is a regional leader in the planning and design of complex healthcare facilities, including acute and ambulatory care facilities as well as medical campus master plans. We are seeking a Project Architect to join our team and contribute to positively transforming the built environment.

Job Captain - Benicia, CA



OAG Architects currently has an opening for a Design Drafter II position. The ideal candidate will participate in the execution of multiple projects creatively and technically in all phases, from early design to construction administration. Candidates should also be proficient at creating and executing construction documents, be able to design wood frame construction details, and have a high-level understanding of Type V construction methods.