Join AIA San Fernando Valley for a discussion with Bruce Monighan, Chair of the AIA CA Housing Steering Committee and Urban Design Manager at the City of Sacramento, on current housing policy and planning issues and the role of architects in local and statewide conversations.

What if your Energy Code compliance forms could do more than satisfy permitting requirements? This session explores how Title 24 documentation can become a practical design tool that improves coordination, supports Zero Net Carbon Design, and helps project teams make more informed decisions throughout the design process. Join energy code experts Gina Rodda and Dave Intner, AIA, to learn how to use compliance forms strategically—not just for code approval, but to deliver higher-performing, better-coordinated buildings.

During this session, LA City Planning will provide an overview of the proposed Objective Design Standards for Small Lot Homes, including their purpose, applicability, and key design considerations. The updated standards are intended to apply to existing Small Lot Subdivisions and projects that opt into the Starter Home Bonus Program.

This comprehensive conference delivers essential information on trends, a must-know industry forecast, and more.

Architects bring valuable expertise to planning decisions that affect housing, transportation, sustainability, and community growth. This course explores how Planning Commissions and Planning & Land Use Committees operate and how architects can effectively contribute to local decision-making. Learn how to become a stronger advocate for your profession while helping shape the future of your community.

As we prepare for Architecture Week 2026, join us for a final planning meeting to review updates from John F. Kennedy High School and Woodbury University, discuss volunteer assignments, and walk through the day's schedule. We'll cover materials, logistics, what to expect on event day, and answer any final questions.

Outdated plumbing sizing methods often result in oversized systems that increase costs, waste water and energy, and delay hot water delivery. This course introduces the California Plumbing Code's Water Demand Calculator (WDC), a modern approach that allows architects, engineers, and designers to accurately size residential plumbing systems using today's fixture performance and water use patterns. Join Gary Klein, one of the nation's leading experts in plumbing efficiency, to learn how right-sized systems can improve building performance, reduce construction costs, enhance water quality, and support California's sustainability goals while meeting current code requirements.

California's 2025 Building Energy Efficiency Standards (Title 24, Part 6) introduce significant updates to building envelope requirements for nonresidential, hotel/motel, and multifamily projects, while CALGreen (Title 24, Part 11) expands the industry's focus on embodied carbon and low-carbon construction. Together, these changes are reshaping how architects and design teams approach building performance, material selection, and code compliance.

California's evolving housing legislation is creating new opportunities for residential development but understanding when and how to apply SB 9 and SB 1123 is essential. This meeting provides architects with practical guidance on eligibility requirements, ministerial approvals, site constraints, and permitting strategies to help reduce entitlement risk and better advise clients.

California's 2025 Energy Code introduces significant updates to ventilation requirements for multifamily residential buildings, placing greater emphasis on Indoor Air Quality (IAQ), occupant health, and energy efficiency. Whether you're designing new multifamily housing or preparing for upcoming code adoption, understanding these changes is essential to delivering compliant, high-performing buildings.

Join Alex Athenson, AIA, Co-Founder and Executive Director of the Foothill Catalog Foundation, for an in-depth discussion exploring how pre-approved plans work and the factors architects and homeowners should evaluate before selecting a design approach.

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.