January 2022
Mentorship Program - Call for Mentors!
We are looking for mentors for our Spring Cohort!

The aim of the AIA East Bay 5x5x5 group mentorship program is to provide partnership and develop productive dialogue across all members of the architectural community. Click here for more information about the program, and click below to apply to be a mentor!
An Evening with Sandra Barclay & Jean Pierre Crousse
Each year UC Berkeley College of Environmental Design and AIA East Bay host a joint lecture to raise funds that support our programming and scholarship programs. Please join us for dinner and then a talk with Sandra Barclay & Jean Pierre Crousse, cofounders of Barclay & Crousse Architecture. This season's program will be held on March 2nd, 2022.

Past Years Sell Out Quickly.
RESCHEDULED:
Member Appreciation Party
Now that the rain clouds are receding, our Member Appreciation Party has been rescheduled! ⁠
Same venue, same time, new date: February 24th at 6pm. Everyone's tickets are still valid for the rescheduled date, and we have a handful of tickets left for those who are able to attend this new date. We can't wait to see you all at Nido's Backyard!
2022 Calendar of Events
2022 is jam-packed with great events at the AIA East Bay! Click here to check out our full calendar, or click below to see some highlights of what 2022 has to offer.
Selected Upcoming Events
January 29 | 10am - 1pm


A joint tour between AIA East Bay and AIA San Francisco through Bakar BioEnginuity Hub, a landmark University of California Berkeley building.

NOTE: Masks will be required for all attendees, regardless of vaccination status.
February 2nd | 12pm - 1pm


Join us to learn more about our active committees, the type of events they put on, and how you can get involved!


February 10th | 12pm - 1pm


This program will focus on how architects can manage the risk that is associated with providing professional services to clients. The presenter is a lawyer with over 30 years’ experience in representing architects, engineers, and other design professionals in all aspects of their practices.


February 24th | 12pm - 1pm


Civil Engineering and Land Surveying are two key components of many successful architectural and urban planning projects. This presentation will describe several key Civil Engineering and Land Surveying design strategies on how to utilize their services to the architect’s advantage.

News
Working Together by Jonathan Clark

In architecture working together can be applied to so many different aspects of the industry. Coworkers, clients, consultants, the public, etc. I want to focus on working together with the various building departments that have jurisdiction over our projects. For most of our projects that is either a city or county building department (and many 3rd party plan check companies that are hired by these jurisdictions).

ABI December 2020: Architecture firm billings end the year on a sour note


Business conditions at architecture firms backslid in December, ending a tough year on a disappointing note. The AIA’s Architecture Billings Index (ABI) score declined to 42.6 for the month, indicating that more firms saw declining billings in December than in November.

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Job Listings

DMARCstudio is seeking a well-rounded, self-motivated and professional designer with a minimum of three years experience and good music recommendations. Candidates must be able to excel in a fast-paced work environment, be able and willing to engage multiple projects at all levels of development, and have great stories about their weekend adventures (grocery shopping counts as an adventure).

Feldman Architecture is an award-winning architecture firm specializing primarily in custom residential design with a portfolio expanding to include a range of commercial projects. The studio’s culture is inclusive and casual; all members of our firm collaborate with each other, clients, and consultants to create smart and sustainable solutions with conceptual clarity and precise detailing. We are seeking a highly motivated, personable, and detail-oriented individual to join our staff as a Job Captain.

Kava Massih Architects is seeking a talented architectural candidate or two, with 4-year architectural degree and 2 – 5 years of architectural practice. You should be open to collaboration and contribution in both the design and design documentation phases of architecture. Design and technical experience will be beneficial for this position that can be your opportunity to grow. 

Swatt | Miers Architects, an architectural practice recognized internationally for its residential, commercial, and institutional design work, is seeking a full-time experienced Interior Architect with experience ranging from 5-10 years in the design, documentation and construction observation of interiors for a range of project types including residential, civic and institutional. Candidates should possess strong detailing and coordination skills, along with excellent verbal and written communication skills. The position will be to oversee interior design work of the firm’s architectural projects.
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