December 25th - January 1st

AIAEB Office Closed

Our office will be closed for a week to let our staff spend the holidays with their families. See you in 2024!

January 8th - January 11th

CASp Examination Training Course by the Pacific ADA Center

The Pacific ADA Center announces a four-day online training course to provide a comprehensive review of the relevant knowledge, skills, and abilities covered on the examination to become a Certified Access Specialist (CASp) in the State of California. A CASp is a qualified individual who is certified by the California Division of the State Architect to review buildings and facilities for compliance with state and federal construction-related accessibility laws, codes, and standards, including the ADA.

January 11th | 12pm - 1:30pm

Small Firm Forum Annual Show & Tell (1.5 LU)

Join our Small Firm Forum to learn and grow while two community members share some of their favorite projects! Kurt Lavenson and Jerri Holan will present their projects.

January 19th | 2pm - 5pm

AIASMC Google Bay View Campus Tour (3 LU|HSW)

Join AIASMC Committee on the Environment along with architects from Heatherwick Studio and Google REWS teams for an insightful tour of the Google Bay View Campus. Opened in May 2022, Google’s Bay View campus is among the largest buildings in the world to receive Platinum certification for Building Design and Construction under LEED V4.

January 25th | 6:30pm - 8pm

The Creative Leadership Workshop (1.5 LU)

What does it take to be an A+D firm leader? Create your own path to success with business strategy consultant and leadership coach, Elisabeth Sporer, AIA CIC, whose approach rooted in mindfulness is influenced by psychology and neuroscience.

February 1st | 6pm - 7:30pm

Architecture in a Commodity Culture: Reflections during 50 Years of Practice and Teaching (1.5 LU)

Join us for a introspective discussion with Michael Pyatok, FAIA about his illustrious career and the things he's learned along the way!

This talk has 3 parts: parts 1 and 2 focus on the possible connections between our economic system and the cultural landscape. Part 3 shares ways to pursue goals outlined in the previous parts.

Our 2023 Lecture Series was a Roaring Success! What Will 2024 Bring?

The 2024 AIA East Bay Lecture Series, Leaders Shaping Our Community, is going to build on the 2023 successes by continuing to highlight design excellence, contributions to architectural education, and/or advancement of the profession of architecture in the East Bay. In 2023 we highlighted the East Bay’s legacy. In 2024, we are going to concentrate on the relationships between owners and designers. This format will allow in-depth conversations about a single project. We will get an insider and in-depth conversation understanding how projects are conceived, why the owner hired the architect, review how objectives were met, acknowledge how challenges were overcome, and celebrate successes.

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Exciting Move: Mercedes Corbell Joins AIA East Bay’s Small Firms Forum Leadership Team!

Mercedes Corbell, Principal and lead architect at Studio Saha, is stepping into a key role in the Small Firms Forum (SFF) leadership team at AIA East Bay in 2024. 



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Engineers Alliance for the Arts – Call for Volunteers!

The Student Impact Project (SIP) brings professional engineers and designers to lead, teach, and engage students in the design and creation of scale model bridges. Emphasizing learning across STEAM-related fields (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics), our project-based program encourages students to collaborate as they would in a real-world work environment. The importance of both functional and creative components are emphasized throughout the SIP.

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Climate Action: What You Can Do Right Now

The built environment is responsible for over 40% of global carbon emissions* and the architectural profession can greatly mitigate this impact through design. AIA California’s member-curated climate action resources are created by a diverse group of professionals with a deep understanding of climate science, policy, and sustainable practices.



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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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ABI October 2023: Business conditions continue to soften at architecture firms

Business conditions at architecture firms continued to soften in October, with the AIA/Deltek Architecture Billings Index (ABI) score declining to 44.3, as more firms reported decreasing firm billings than in September. In addition, indicators of future work in the pipeline stumbled as well, as firms reported a decline in inquiries into new projects for the first time since July 2020, and the value of newly signed design contracts softened for the third consecutive month.



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CA License Needs to Be Renewed?

This 3 course ADA bundle satisfies your CA licensure requirement on your own time.

Learn ADA online courses such as accessible hotels and restaurants, the trouble with accessibility, urban inclusiveness, and building inclusive communities.

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Project Architect - San Francisco, CA

Van Meter Williams Pollack’s architectural work focuses on community development including mixed-use, multi-family, and affordable housing projects. Beginning with a focus in sustainable practices and emphasizing urban infill, our work in community development and architecture, including transit-oriented design, has been recognized nationally.

Designer - San Francisco, CA

William Duff Architects (WDA) is looking for a Designer with 1-5+ years of experience to join our firm. We are an award-winning, inclusive architecture firm, comprised of bright, creative, motivated people. Built as a people-based practice, we were recognized as the only architecture firm to make it on the San Francisco Business Times Best Places to Work List (2020, 2022). With capabilities in multiple sectors, we specialize in residential, workplace, community, hospitality, and retail across the Bay Area and beyond.

Medical Planner – 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 Medical Planner who demonstrates a comprehensive understanding of healthcare architecture and significant experience leading the design and development of such projects.