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Tuesday Newsletter

March 03, 2026

 
 

Don’t Let Policy ‘Happen’ to Your Practice

 

Don’t Let Policy ‘Happen’ to Your Practice: Join the 2026 AIA|LA Agency Roundtables and ‘Design’ It!


Navigating the regulatory landscape of Los Angeles is often one of the most complex, time-consuming, and expensive challenges in architecture today. Projects stall, budgets inflate, and timelines stretch—often due to processes that feel out of our control.


But you do have control.



Read the Story

 

Spotlight On

 

Amplifying Your Vision for Equity & Resilience 


Q&A w/ Carlos Augusto Garcia, AIA, NCARB, WELL AP – Associate Principal + Studio Director, BROOKS SCARPA HUBER






Read the Q+A

Thinking about FAIA? 



If you’ve been encouraged to pursue Fellowship, our AIA|LA Fellows Nominating & Mentoring Committee is ready to guide eligible members (10+ years Architect membership) through every step toward the October deadline — reach out to Steve Tanner and start the conversation.


Meet AIA|LA's 2026 Fellows

 

Coming up

 
 

AIA|LA & LADWP DEVELOPMENT SERVICES: 2026 QUARTERLY MEETINGS

March 5 @ 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM


URBAN DESIGN REVIEW SESSION 03.10.26

March 10 @ 10:00 A -12:00 P


SANTA MONICA MASS TIMBER ACCELERATOR INFORMATION SESSION

March 10 @ 12:00pm - 1:00pm


 

Community

 

AI & the Future of A&E: What Leaders Need to Know Now - Live Webinar

March 5th, 10 :00AM - 1:00PM


AI is rapidly reshaping A&E firms, and leaders must understand where it creates real value.

Join Dr. Sam Zolfagharian, John Meyer, and Matthew Onken on March 5th for "AI & the Future of A&E." This 30-minute session will explore how AI influences operations, workforce planning, and executive decision-making.

If you're guiding your firm through change, register HERE




Your 2026 Member Directory Is Coming



The 2026 AIA|LA Member Directory — a trusted, widely used resource for our members and the broader AEC community — arrives this June in print and digital formats, featuring member listings, 2025 highlights, award recognitions, and practical resources.


Advertising opportunities are now open — connect with Naylor Association Solutions to reserve your placement.


MORE ABOUT YOUR MEMBER DIRECTORY - HERE


OFFICIAL MEDIA KIT - HERE


In an era defined by unpredictable capital flows, evolving workplace norms, and rapid technological advancements, architecture firms are facing more complex challenges than ever before.At our Annual Architects Panel, a diverse cohort of managing principals will talk candidly about those challenges, giving you a behind-the-scenes insight into the strategies they’re putting into place.From navigating shifting capital markets to managing uncertainty, the new workplace equilibrium to AI – nothing will be off the table.


AIA Members can register at LAHQ Member rate HERE





March 12, 2026 5pm-7pm

City Club Los Angeles

555 Flower St 51st Floor

LA, CA 90071


 

Jobs

 

Mark Haddawy | Senior Architectural Designer | Los Angeles, CA | 2/26

Dumican Mosey Architects | Intermediate Designer | San Francisco, CA | 2/23

Cearnal Collective | Project Architect | Santa Barbara, CA | 2/20

TCA Architects | Architectural Project Manager – Los Angeles | Los Angeles, CA | 2/20

Blitz | Design Director | Culver City, CA | 1/30

Michael Maltzan Architecture | Project Architect | Los Angeles, CA | 1/26

McGriff Architects | Project Manager | San Francisco/LA/NY | 1/23/26

Cearnal Collective | Project Architect | Santa Barbara, CA | 1/22/26

Bowery Design Group | Intermediate Architectural Designer | Los Angeles, CA | 1/16/26

TCA Architects | ArchitecturalDesigner; Intermediate – Los Angeles | Los Angeles, CA | 1/14/26

TCA Architects | Project Architect – Oakland | Oakland, CA | 1/14/26

TCA Architects | ArchitecturalTechnical Designer – Los Angeles | Los Angeles, CA | 1/14/26

TCA Architects | Architectural Job Captain | Los Angeles, CA | 1/14/26

Humboldt County Public Works | Capital Projects Architect I/II | Eureka CA | 1/5/26



Check Out All Jobs

 

Sponsor

 

Thank you to the sponsors of the AIA|LA Technology Conference, Presented by GRAITEC - March 13.

You are making this happen - Tickets still available HERE


 

The Los Angeles Chapter of the American Institute of Architects

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