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Tuesday Newsletter
August 26, 2025
| | Update On Single Stair Reform | | |
A|LA ARCHITECTS IN ACTION:
Mohamed Sharif, AIA, RIBA
Q&A with Mohamed Sharif, AIA, RIBA- Partner, Sharif, Lynch and Architecture & Director, Undergraduate Program in Architectural Studies and Graduate Program Design Faculty, UCLA Architecture and Urban Design.
I. Leading on Wildfire Resilience and Recovery
Q- As Co-Chair of the AIA|LA Wildfire Disaster Response Task Force, what were the most critical lessons learned from recent wildfire events that architects and urban planners must internalize for future development in fire-prone regions?
A- The January 2025 wildfires left us with two essential lessons. First: chronically underutilized 5‑foot side yards are dangerous, acting like kindling as radiant heat leaps from house to house in a chain reaction. Second: moist soil and healthy, hydrated vegetation are not hazards—they’re among the best defenses a home can have.
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We are excited to announce that Arch Tour Fest LA is returning this FALL to celebrate Los Angeles architecture! From November 13 to November 16, 2025, we will feature guided tours showcasing a curated selection of significant architectural projects across the city.
We are currently programming for the festival and invite your firm to submit a project for consideration. If you’d like to participate, please complete the form in the link below by September 15, 2025.
To help us evaluate your project, we encourage you to include multiple photos that illustrate its full scope.
Selections will be confirmed in early-October, and if chosen, our team will reach out for additional details. Stay tuned for the exciting FALL 2025 Line-Up!
If you have any questions, feel free to reach out. We look forward to showcasing the best of Los Angeles architecture together!
Please submit your project at: AIA|LA Arch Tour Fest Call For Tours
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A DEEPER DIVE INTO AI IN ARCHITECTURE: A TWO-PART SERIES WITH ARCHISTAR.AI – SESSION #1 - FREE
August 27 @ 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
AIA|LA, in partnership with
Archistar.AI, invites you to an exclusive two-part virtual series exploring the future of generative design and AI-powered plan checking. We’ve heard your questions about the new eCheck AI Pilot and are providing this opportunity for architects and designers to get a firsthand look...
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AIA|LA CITY LEADERS BREAKFAST RECEPTION W/ ADRIN NAZARIAN – COUNCILMEMBER, DISTRICT #2, CITY OF LOS ANGELES
August 28 @ 9:00AM-10:30AM
The 2025 AIA|LA City Leaders Breakfast Series allows architects & designers, and other community stakeholders to meet directly with key individuals transforming Los Angeles in a roundtable setting to discuss innovative ideas to ensure a healthy, sustainable, and economically competitive future.
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AIA|LA CITY LEADERS BREAKFAST RECEPTION W/ JANISSE QUIÑONES, P.E. – CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND CHIEF ENGINEER, LADWP
August 29 @ 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
BJanisse Quiñones is the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Engineer of the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP), the nation’s largest publicly-owned water and power utility. She leads the organization of nearly 12,000 employees, delivering water and power to the four million residents of Los Angeles.
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| | Do you have a cutting-edge steel project on the ground or on the horizon? | | |
The structural steel industry's highest design honor is calling your name!
Sponsored by the American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC), the IDEAS Awards honor beautiful, innovative and sustainable projects that illustrate the possibilities of building with structural steel. While winning designs can range from small scale reuse projects to landmark structures, all share a commitment to imaginative design. IDEAS is now accepting project entries - enter now!
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Reminder: Nominate Yourself for the 2026 AIA|LA Board by Sept. 5
Architect and Associate AIA members in good standing of the AIA Los Angeles Chapter
still have time to step forward for a leadership role. Nominations for the 2026 AIA|LA
Board of Directors close Thursday, September 5, 2025.
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AIA|LA is strongest when guided by a diverse and dedicated group of leaders. If you’ve
been considering it, now is the time to act. By serving on the Board, you’ll have the
opportunity to help shape the future of our chapter and the profession while advancing
our mission and vision.
Click here to review open positions, see current nominees, and learn what’s required to
add your name to the ballot. We’ll provide you with specs for all ballot materials –
headshots, bios and platforms – which are due by September 12.
Don’t miss your chance to take the next step in leadership—submit your nomination by
September 5.
Review the Details & Submit Your Nomination
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CHOOSING A GC/FIRE FORTIFICATION
September 9 @ 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM - FREE
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Join AIA Los Angeles for an insightful Lunch & Learn presented by 30 year old veteran Monument Home Builders, a premier builder specializing in residential construction in the Palisades. They are focused strictly on the Palisades for efficiency and cost savings. With a reputation for quality craftsmanship and deep experience in custom and fire-rebuild projects, Monument Home Builders is committed to building better, smarter and stronger.
Whether you’re an architect, project manager, or designer, this seminar offers actionable strategies for successful project delivery and resilient construction.
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RO | ROCKETT DESIGN | Intermediate Designer/Architect | Inglewood, CA | 8/20
McGriff Architects | Designer (5+ years’ experience) | San Francisco, CA (remote possible) | 8/20
FAME Architecture & Design | Intermediate Interior Architect/Designer | Los Angeles, CA | 8/11
FAME Architecture & Design | Intermediate Architect | Los Angeles, CA | 8/11
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Michael Maltzan Architecture, Inc. | Project Architect | Los Angles, CA | 7/31
Kelly Sutherlin McLeod Architecture, Inc | Production Coordinator | Long Beach, CA | 7/31
See Arch | Senior Architect | Remote | 07.23.25
Mascari Dinh Architects | Project Manager | Healthcare | San Diego, CA | 7/17
KFA Architecture | Project Architect | Culver City, CA | 7/16
KFA Architecture | Project Manager | Culver City, CA | 7/16
KFA Architecture | Senior Project Architect | Culver City, CA | 7/16
Rockefeller Partners Architects | Job Captain | El Segundo, CA | 7.8.25
Austin Sandy Architects | Architect | Los Angeles CA | 7.6.25
Collective UNBound | Organizing Lead | Los Angeles, CA | 6.23.25
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| | A heartfelt thank you to all our Purposeful 2025 sponsors! This year’s program was a true success - it simply wouldn’t have been possible without your support, vision, and partnership. | | The Los Angeles Chapter of the American Institute of Architects | | | | |
