Our chapter has been fortunate to receive multiple grants that have strengthened our student engagement and educational partnerships, especially with local schools like Kennedy High School and Woodbury University. This meeting is your opportunity to get involved in planning impactful mentorship, design competitions, and volunteer activities that connect emerging talent with practicing professionals.

Ready to submit your best work? Join us for the official launch of the 2026 AIA Design Awards and Lumina Awards.

Join us and discover how we're partnering with Kennedy High School to empower students interested in architecture and design. In this meeting, we will discuss ways you can engage in workshops, studios, and mentorship opportunities aimed at connecting the next generation with our profession. Don't miss this opportunity to contribute your ideas and insights by registering

Presented in partnership with Southern California Edison (SCE), LADWP, and AIA San Fernando Valley, this course explores how 2025 Title 24 energy code updates, evolving climate policy, and emerging building technologies are reshaping residential design toward all-electric construction.

Participants will learn why all-electric buildings are increasingly preferable to traditional dual-fuel systems—delivering improved performance, lower cost, enhanced safety, and better long-term outcomes for occupants and the environment.

Join us for an immersive, in-person experience exploring how sustainability, wellness, and lifestyle-forward design intersect—through both high-performance kitchens and wine-centered living spaces.

This two-part accredited program will equip you with tools to design homes that are healthier for people and the planet—while elevating everyday rituals like cooking, entertaining, and enjoying wine.

The capX program connects architecture firms with motivated interns and emerging professionals ready for real-world experience. This initiative helps firms build or strengthen internship pathways while expanding access to the profession. Join us to learn how you can participate, recruit talent, or launch your career through capX.

Join us for a timely, in-person discussion on how federal policy shifts are reshaping the architecture, engineering, and construction industries—and how innovators can take advantage of new incentives, funding pathways, and tax benefits.

This meeting is designed for forward-thinking professionals who are leading with sustainability, performance, and innovation and want to understand how federal tools can support and scale their work.

Our chapter has been fortunate to receive multiple grants that have strengthened our student engagement and educational partnerships, especially with local schools like Kennedy High School and Woodbury University. This meeting is your opportunity to get involved in planning impactful mentorship, design competitions, and volunteer activities that connect emerging talent with practicing professionals.

Join us for the 2026 Grand Critique on Tuesday, January 27 at 4:00 PM in the Fletcher Jones Auditorium. This annual event brings together students from the BArch and MArch programs to engage in thought-provoking discussions on the state of architectural education at Woodbury School of Architecture.

Join AIA San Fernando Valley for an open forum to review and discuss key legislative proposals impacting the architecture profession. From housing and adaptive reuse to wildfire resilience and permitting reform, your input will inform how we advocate with local and state officials.

AIA San Fernando Valley invites you to join us and mentor, critique, and support talented students as they develop innovative, real-world projects focused on multifamily housing and sporting event facilities.

Join us for an evening of networking, education, and innovation. Connect with industry vendors during our reception and exhibition, enjoy a plated dinner, and engage with a keynote presentation designed to expand your knowledge on smarter, performance-driven framing strategies.

Our chapter has been fortunate to receive multiple grants that have strengthened our student engagement and educational partnerships, especially with local schools like Kennedy High School and Woodbury University. This meeting is your opportunity to get involved in planning impactful mentorships, design critiques, and volunteer activities that connect emerging talent with practicing professionals.

This month’s Advocacy Pillar Meeting will explore how architects, engineers, and civic leaders can collaborate with LA Metro on Measure M to advance design solutions that support this regional vision — from first/last mile connections to active transportation, community planning, and resilient infrastructure.

🎉 Get Ready for the Design Event of the Year! 🎉

We’re thrilled to announce the Annual Design Awards Gala happening on November 7th, 2025, in Los Angeles, California—and trust us, this is one event you won’t want to miss!

AIA San Fernando Valley invites you to the 27th MURRAY SIEGEL CLASSIC!

Permitting can make or break a project timeline—and architects working in Los Angeles County know the challenges all too well. This Advocacy Pillar Meeting will explore real challenges + real solutions for architects:

• Soil & Geology → When reports become permitting hurdles—and how to streamline approvals.

• Permitting Challenges → Roadblocks unique to Altadena & Malibu.

• Multifamily & Affordable Housing → Opportunities for faster development pipelines.

• Prefab & Manufactured Homes → What’s still not approved—and what’s next.

Each year, the AIA California Healthcare Facilities Forum brings you a glimpse into the future of healthcare facilities. This year, we will hear from thought leaders, strategists, and Owners as they discuss the challenges, opportunities, and critical issues that will impact healthcare delivery and the future of healthcare facility design.

In many fire-affected communities, homeowners are choosing to build ADUs first—using them as temporary housing while main homes are being rebuilt. This creates unique design challenges, especially when installing heat pump systems before the primary home’s system is in place.

Join us on for a discussion on ADUs: The Quick Dos and Don’ts for Heat Pumps in Small Spaces.

Join us for an in-depth session on Super Green Home Designs and Solar Microgrids—a proven pathway to creating smarter, more resilient, and more sustainable homes, workplaces, and communities. AND EARN 1.5 ZNE CE HOURS!

Join AIA San Fernando Valley for an open forum to review and discuss key legislative proposals impacting the architecture profession. From housing and adaptive reuse to wildfire resilience and permitting reform, your input will inform how we advocate with local and state officials.

Over six months have passed since the devastating wildfires impacted communities across LA County—and the rebuilding journey is well underway. With permit applications submitted and recovery efforts taking shape, now is a critical moment to reflect on what we've learned.

We know that rebuilding after a wildfire can feel overwhelming—and that insurance often doesn’t cover the full cost of recovery. That’s why we’re hosting an event, in partnership with ICF, to share programs that can help ease the financial burden for families and individuals who have lost their homes in the recent LA County wildfires.

This webinar will explore the critical role of infrastructure and community support systems in fostering long-term resilience following disasters. Moving beyond individual property rebuilding, we will focus on strategies that strengthen communities as a whole. Topics will include sustainable infrastructure solutions such as green infrastructure and microgrids, as well as approaches to bolstering social networks through resilience hubs and neighborhood emergency plans. We’ll also dive into economic recovery, local business support, and environmental restoration, alongside risk mitigation strategies. Finally, the session will address health and well-being initiatives vital for the recovery of affected communities. Join us for a deep dive into building stronger, more resilient communities that can thrive in the face of future challenges.

This session will walk attendees through the science conducted at IBHS’ Research Center in South Carolina, along with post-disaster field investigations, that have collectively identified the most vulnerable areas around the home that must be addressed. IBHS will discuss the two Wildfire Prepared Home designation level requirements and how each addresses ignitions from embers, radiant heat, and direct flame contact. IBHS is actively engaged in improving community-scale wildfire resilience through its recently launched Wildfire Prepared Neighborhood standard. This neighborhood-level operational framework includes the science-backed requirements of its Home-level program and incorporates additional requirements to address structure density, the presence of connective fuels, and building materials – the three pillars of wildfire conflagration.

Join us for an essential meeting dedicated to architects and designers playing a critical role in LA County’s recovery and rebuilding efforts.

This event will focus on the latest accessibility standards, including the prescriptive requirements for accessible restroom design mandated by the ADA and the changes in the ICC A117.1-2017 for both existing and new buildings. At the end, there will be a vendor roundtable to discuss design and product strategies for optimizing accessibility and hygiene.

New vendors added!

• Rheem

• Delta

Join Us for the 2025 Made Mixer at Woodbury School of Architecture! Woodbury School of Architecture invites alumni, faculty, students, and colleagues to our campus to celebrate the culmination of the year. Come see the innovative work of our graduating students, with capstone projects showcased in Architecture, Interior Design, and Applied Computer Science Media Arts.

As the urgency to reduce carbon emissions grows, architects and designers play a crucial role in advancing building decarbonization. This interactive course explores the latest high-performance design strategies and technologies that can significantly reduce a building's carbon footprint.

Participants will engage with real-world case studies, utilize live polling to test energy conservation strategies, and analyze the impacts of design choices through live energy modeling simulations. By the end of this session, attendees will walk away with actionable insights, an energy analysis infographic, and a clearer understanding of how intentional design decisions drive sustainability.