The American Institute of Architects California (AIA CA) is the nation's largest state architectural organization, representing more than 11,000 members.

Joined September 2009
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🌏We're "delighted" by the Biden administration's plans to define what a “zero-emissions” building notes AIA CA VP William Leddy, FAIA, in Facilities Dive. But "with the climate emergency accelerating at a disastrous pace..." we need to #decarbonize now. loom.ly/HFpc1Kg
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More than 80% of buildings don’t have smart systems to efficiently manage their energy use, presenting a big opportunity for the burgeoning artificial intelligence industry. wsj.com/articles/artificial-… via @WSJ
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Good news on the legislative and EDI front: AB 342 (Valencia), a bill sponsored by AIA CA, passed out of the Assembly Business and Professions Committee unanimously. * For more on the AB 342 and Assemblymember Avelino Valencia: loom.ly/JMtgOMw * #EDI #CoreValues #AIA
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Senator @Scott_Wiener is the AIA CA Legislator of the Year. “He has and continues to advance impactful legislation that improves quality of life and addresses the #climate and #housing crises,” said AIACA President Scott Gaudineer, AIA. For more : loom.ly/ugfjcF4
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#Decarbonization * Architect magazine checks in on an emerging material from SOM and Prometheus Materials: microalgae-based bricks and bio-concrete. * According to Architect "Safety certification of the biomaterials by ASTM International is underway..." * loom.ly/raq66CU
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🌎 "The forest carbon offsets approved by the world’s leading provider [Verra] and used by [...] big corporations are largely worthless and could make global heating worse." @guardian releases extensive analysis. loom.ly/pEAJ5nY * #ClimateChange #CarbonOffsets

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Fundamentally, architecture is offering of shelter. Whoever you create shelter for, whoever you shelter with in the next few days--whether alone or with family--we wish you a rejuvenating pause. We are grateful to serve an extraordinary profession--Your Staff at AIA California
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Need LUs, info on the 2022 #CaliforniaEnergyCode or both? Look no further! @EnergyCodeAce has you covered. Check out next week’s class on single-family standards – and the curated Collection of no-cost offerings for Architects: loom.ly/badob90
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🍾 AIA California is delighted to announce the recipients of the 2022 Design Awards. * 👁️ To view the work and ascertain the jury's thoughts on the projects, visit: loom.ly/Bv6I1_M
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Please join us in welcoming AIA California's new Director of Government Relations: Scott Terrell. Scott Terrell comes to AIA with bicameral legislative leadership experience, having served most recently as a Legislative Director in the CA State Senate. 1/3
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During his tenure at the State Capitol, Scott managed dynamic legislative packages for various members of both houses of the California Legislature, helping to accomplish qualitative and quantitative successes for the people of California. 2/3
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He looks forward to using his drive to advance the voice of architects in CA and support them in their endeavor to, “create more livable communities, sustainable designs and quality of work environments.” We're so glad to have you onboard, Scott. 3/3
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🌏 How can AIA Chapters address #climatechange through Design Awards Programs? ✏️Henry Siegel, FAIA (AIA CA Climate Action Committee) offers implementable steps ➡️ loom.ly/FVhHNA4 📸 2021 AIA CA Climate Action winner Goldman Tennis Center. EHDD. photo: Cesar Rubio
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🌡️ This is why... ✅ we support the 50 local reach codes that are making climate action part of every building projects. Take action on #climatechange.
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.@AIANational celebrates Congressional passage of the #InflationReductionAct, which includes provisions for climate action tax incentives, community investment affordable housing, and building codes: areas the organization advocated for. Read more: loom.ly/KjE5Y9A *
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