Hosted by AIA California Council, this is the day when representatives from each AIA chapter in California travel to Sacramento to lobby legislators regarding laws that AIACC believes are important -- to our members and to Californians in general.  Stay tuned for more details on this event!

The Beauty, Longevity, and Earth Friendly Benefits of Clay

Due to increased focus on designing structures that lessen the impact on the environment, now more than ever building materials are scrutinized along these guidelines.

Come join the Urban Design Committee where we will be discussing the future of Balboa Park including it's upcoming Centennial celebration in 2015! The meeting is at SANDAG's Headquarters, 401 B Street, 8th Floor, Conference Room B. Select the link for the full April Agenda.

Calling all emerging professionals, newly licensed architects, and students!  The Young Architects Commission hosts a variety of educational and social events created just for you!  If you are interested in learning more about these programs or would like to become involved, please join us for our monthly meetings.  All are welcome.

Hosted every first Friday of  the month at noon.  Meetings are held at:

This is the monthly meeting of the Executive Committee of the chapter's Board of Directors.  The executive Committee is comprised of the President, President-Elect, Secretary- Treasurer, and Immediate-Past President.  The chapter CEO also participates in this meeting.  Typically, this meeting includes a review of minutes from the prior board meeting, a review of the current Treasurer's report, and the planning and setting of the agenda for the upcoming full board meeting.  If members want to bring something to the attention of the ExCom, they may do so by writing to the chapter&#39

Go to: http://www.aiasandiego.org/entry-information for more info and full submittal guidelines!

2009 Young Architect of the Year Submittals Due by noon today!  You may be the next big thing, don't miss out!

Date: April 15th, 2009, registration starts at 3:30 PM, the roundtables start at 4 PM

Location: DoubleTree Hotel in Hazard Center, 7450 Hazard Center Drive in Mission Valley

PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE SEMINAR:ADA & Disability Access

Don’t miss this opportunity to acquire the most up-to-date information from the leading architects, engineers and product manufacturers on disability access and ADA that will keep you compliant with the state of California for the next 2 years while earning AIA/CES LU’s!

 WIA'S APRIL SOCIAL: RIDING OUT THE RECESSION

Located at the Orchid Award-Winning Pearl Hotel and Lounge.

Come attend our April Social for an opportunity to relax poolside with a margarita on the house and discuss encouraging ideas on how to ride out the recession.  Topics will include suggestions and initiatives that architects can use to evolve in this economic climate, in addition to ideas of how architects and design firms can position themselves to reap the benefits of government aid initiative

This is the monthly meeting of the chapter's Board of Directors.  It is open to all members of AIA San Diego.  (If you would like to attend the board meeting, please contact the chapter office so that staff can ensure adequate materials, refreshments, etc.

barstool ‘09 BARchitecture

 Sponsored by T.B. Penick & Sons, Inc.

Fellowship, architecture and a cold one! What could be better than that? Join us the fourth Thursday of every month from 5:30-7:30pm at some of the hippest and architecturally significant bars in San Diego! 

April's BARchitecture will be hosted at:

The AIA 2009 National Convention and Design Exposition will take place in San Francisco, April 30–May 2, at the Moscone Center.

Explore this year’s convention theme, The Power of Diversity: Practice in a Complex World, with hundreds of continuing education sessions and professional tours highlighting such topics as globalization of practice, new values in design, the reassertion of the architect’s role in society, sustainability, and the resulting new values in design.

The AIA 2009 National Convention and Design Exposition will take place in San Francisco, April 30–May 2, at the Moscone Center.

Explore this year’s convention theme, The Power of Diversity: Practice in a Complex World, with hundreds of continuing education sessions and professional tours highlighting such topics as globalization of practice, new values in design, the reassertion of the architect’s role in society, sustainability, and the resulting new values in design.

Come join the Urban Design Committee as we discuss "BIM Storm" and the changing retail environment. Select the link to see the full meeting agenda.

Calling all emerging professionals, newly licensed architects, and students!  The Young Architects Commission hosts a variety of educational and social events created just for you!  If you are interested in learning more about these programs or would like to become involved, please join us for our monthly meetings.  All are welcome.

Hosted every first Friday of  the month at noon.  Meetings are held at: