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.

September 27th | 6pm - 8pm



The State of Technology: Prescribing a New Path Forward | BIG Oakland

As we embark on our five-part series, “Building a Sustainable Future: Overcoming Challenges and Advancing Decarbonization,” we begin with a deep dive into the state of energy-efficient technology. This event will explore the current landscape of sustainable technology and its trajectory as policy pushes us towards an all-electric economy.

September 28th | 6:30pm - 8pm



Cultivating Inclusion (1.5 LU|HSW)

Join our WiA Community for their first panel. All are welcome (women and non-women alike) – invite your friends! Learn from a diverse panel of women representing design, advocacy, and regulation as we discuss the state of access and inclusion in the design and building industry, the future of related regulations, and pathways to centering inclusive design practices in our work.

October 4th | 9am - 11am

ULI UrbanPlan East Bay Training

This training will prepare you to assist high school and college students who are learning the essence of development through the UrbanPlan program: how the forces of our market economy clash and collaborate with the non-market forces of our representative democracy to create the built environment – providing the foundation required for any informed land used discussion.

October 5th | 4:30pm - 6pm



Discover Elegance Berkeley: A Boutique Living Experience (1.5 LU)

The Elegance Berkeley tour provides attendees with insight into the architectural and urban design considerations that went into creating this boutique senior living community. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to witness how Elegance Berkeley is redefining the senior living experience.

October 12th | 6pm - 8pm



Starting Your Own Firm (2 LU)

Join our Young Architects Forum / Emerging Professionals round-table with panelists from the Small Firm Forum to discuss lessons learned from starting their own practice. After each architect gives a brief introduction of themselves, the meeting will evolve into an interactive session of questions and observations from those in attendance.

October 24th | 6pm - 7:30pm

Reducing Whole Life Carbon From Buildings - How and Why (1.5 LU|ZNCD)

This session will focus on tools, strategies, and workflows for reducing carbon emissions from buildings. Jack Rusk, Climate Strategist at EHDD, will highlight free and easy-to-use tools currently available for estimating carbon emissions at all stages of design. The focus of the session will be on early project phases, where smart planning decisions can lead to major carbon reductions.

Nominations OPEN for East Bay Innovation Awards

Presented by the East Bay Economic Development Alliance, the East Bay Innovation Awards celebrates and honors the extraordinary companies and organizations that contribute to the East Bay’s legacy of innovation. Nominate your firm or project in the East Bay!



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Interactive Resources, Inc. Celebrates 50th Anniversary

Interactive Resources, Inc. celebrates its 50th anniversary this year. Founded in September of 1973, Interactive Resources is one of the oldest architectural firms in the Bay Area, providing comprehensive architectural services to a wide range of private and public sector clients.



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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 July 2023: Architecture firm billings remain flat

Billings at architecture firms remained flat in July, with an AIA/Deltek Architecture Billings Index (ABI) score of 50.0 for the month. A score of 50.0 means that the share of firms that reported a decline in their billings in July is equal to the share of firms that reported an increase in their billings for the month. Inquiries into new projects continued to grow, but at a slightly slower pace than in the last two months.

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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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Junior Designer - Oakland, CA

Phillips Win Architecture, an award-winning design-oriented firm, is currently seeking a full-time Junior Designer with 0-2 years of experience. The office has a collaborative and collegial atmosphere. Our projects include primarily affordable housing, as well as facilities for community-based service organizations, offices, retail, mixed-use and private homes.

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.

Junior Designer - Oakland, CA

We are looking for a designer to join our small team to create spaces which integrate architectural and structural design. At ADBC Architecture, beauty is achieved through the special attention we pay to clean modern lines, attention to details and structure. We create spaces that integrate the indoors and outdoors, bring light within, are connected to the site and landscape. We are committed to sustainability and use green building materials and systems.

Senior Architect / Technical Studio Director - San Francisco Bay Area, CA



Larson Shores Architects is seeking a Project Architect to join our growing team of design focused professionals. Strong consideration will be given to the candidate with an advanced technical background and a curiosity about the potential of exploring new technologies and construction details. The ideal title for the position would be “Project Lead Architect / Manager / Technical Director / Fun Co-Worker.”