October - November 2020

Get Tickets Here Judging is underway! Finalists will be announced November 2 November 12 | 6 pm - 7:30 pm Attendees can choose to watch the award presentations and/or an exclusive moderated discussion with the jury

Selected Upcoming Events

October 20 | 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Virtual Tour: The Living Wall at SFMOMA Mr. Brenner will lead us in a video tour of the Living Wall, its “green” (in more ways than one) features, and how it was constructed and installed

October 22 | 12 pm - 1 pm Working with the California Architects Board (1 LU) The California Architects Board wants to reach out to architects and candidates for licensure to help all concerned better understand the provisions and regulations contained in the Architects Practice Act

October 28 | 10 am - 11 am DDx Demo Session 2 Presented by AIA National The DDx has gotten a makeover! The new interface features more intuitive data entry and more project insights right on our dashboard

October 28 | 12 pm - 1 pm AIA CA + AIA EB Firm Roundtable We are excited to team up with AIA California for an engaging conversation to better understand and prioritize your current concerns and needs as firm leaders

October 28 | 1 pm - 2 pm ARCH Lecture: Wanda Katja Liebermann | Florida Atlantic University Wanda Liebermann’s lecture will trace the trajectory of disability and design from its local roots to new practices, based on the experience of disability, that stimulate new ways of thinking about form, space, and experience

October 29 | 7 pm A Day in the Life of… + Ask Me Anything These short 30 minute episodes feature an AIA East Bay Member in conversaton with students about what a "day in their life" looks like. This interactive session is designed to give students a "peek' into what their live could look like someday.

November 4 10-part California Building Code Workshop Series Property ATLAS is dedicated to helping you provide higher quality service to your clients AND save time while you’re doing it!

November 5 | 12 pm - 1:30 pm Small Firm Forum: Building and Site Design for Irrigation-Free Landscapes (1.5 LU | HSW) The presentation explores the interplay between the built form and landscapes and their water needs – looking at how variables like hardscape, shade, site slope, and others influence how well plants can survive in un-irrigated environments

November 10 | 12 pm - 1 pm Cybersecurity for Architects (1 LU) Protecting your firm’s data and systems is a critical component of your business. We’ll share the key elements of a successful cybersecurity plan for any distributed architecture firm

November 12 | 10 am - 11 am DDx Demo Session 3 Presented by AIA National The DDx has gotten a makeover! The new interface features more intuitive data entry and more project insights right on our dashboard

November 12 | 6 pm - 7:30 pm AIA East Bay Design Awards Attendees can choose to watch the award presentations and/or an exclusive moderated discussion with the jury

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News

Demystifying California Code Changes More new changes being published in January 2021, so this is a good time for an overview of the code change process. I’ve distilled the process down to this (long) chart, which is explained below <Learn more>

Engineers Alliance for the Arts - Student Impact Project Calling for Volunteers EAA is looking for volunteer engineers, architects, design and construction professionals to fill the teaching spots for our 2021 program. This teaching opportunity is open to professionals at all levels, whether you are new to the industry, a tenured professional or retired.  <Learn more>

Architectural Students Need Your Help School of Architecture Career Center Seeks Volunteers to help guide students as they enter the workforce.    <Learn more>

Practical Considerations , Legal and Ethical issues all architects need to know Is the certificate of merit statute (CCP 411.35) effective; should it be changed and how can design professionals protect themselves <Learn more>

ABI August 2020: Architecture firm billings still show little sign of improvement Many firms are finding that fewer proposals are converting to active projects since pandemic’s start <Learn more>

Need to renew your architects license? This 4 course ADA bundle satisfies your CA licensure requirement! Learn ADA courses such as accessible hotels and restaurants, the trouble with accessibility, urban inclusiveness, and building inclusive communities. <Learn more>

Free Job Posting for Internships! There are hundreds of recent graduates and those on summer break eager to help your company get work done. Find out how you can support students and post a free Internship application on our Job Board! <Learn more>

Check Out These Resumes AIA East Bay’s resume bank is for registered site users only. Hundreds of top quality candidates looking for a new gig or just entering the Architecture and Design space for the first time <View Resumes>

Job Listings

Project Architect/Manager - Monterey, CA Seeking individuals who have a skill set that lends itself to our diverse project portfolio that ranges from custom residential to hospitality commercial projects.

Healthcare Project Architect - Emeryville, CA Seeking a technically-orientated team player to work on both interior and exterior projects with attention to design detail and constructability in the OSHPD environment

Junior Designer / Drafter – Revit Proficiency - Berkeley, CA Seeking a self-motivated, junior-level designer / drafter to assist in all phases of production from feasibility studies to construction documents.

Architectural Wizard for Residential Projects - East Bay, CA Seeking individuals who work independently to develop schematic designs into permit- and construction-ready documents

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