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2x8 committee
academic outreach
architecture for health care
 building performance&regulations
building enclosure council
CADD users group
committee on the environment
computer committee
design awards
emerging professionals
fellows committee
historic resources committee
interior architecture
masters of architecture
mobius la
nominations
past presidents
political outreach
legislative day
professional practice
strategic planning
urban design

Committees  

2x8 COMMITTEE
Highlighted by an annual exhibition, the 2x8 Program showcases students and projects from local schools that exemplify the unequaled diversity of architecture and design programs available in the Los Angeles area. A crucial part of the 2x8 mission is a scholarship program that is subsidized through the AIA/LA with more than thirty architecture and allied firms generously donating to this fund.

Staff Contact: Amanda Daunis –

ACADEMIC OUTREACH COMMITTEE – The AIA/Los Angeles’ Academic Outreach Committee (AOC) is engaged in a continuous effort to develop connections between local schools and the architecture profession, with the hope of establishing a strong foundation for ongoing collaboration.  The AOC also seeks to create ties with supporting industries that provide the tools and materials with which both students and practicing architects can realize their ambitions.  The AOC, with the generous assistance of other architects, Chapter Board Members, and professionals working in related fields, has worked closely with all participating academic institutions to bring the past three 2x8 to life.

Co-Chair: Clay Holden, AIA
Moore Ruble Yudell Architects & Planners
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Co-Chair: Carissa Shrock, AIA
Moore Ruble Yudell Architects & Planners
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ARCHITECTURE FOR HEALTH CARE
Facilitates networking in the architectural community to share information relating to health facility planning/design/construction, changes in regulatory trends, technology, delivery of care, resources and opportunities.


Co-Chair:
Richard Ramer
RAMER Architecture
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Co-Chair:
Hal Sibley, AIA LEED AP
HMC Architects
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BUILDING PERFORMANCE & REGULATIONS
Reviews issues affecting building performance and current building codes, regulations and ordinances, as well as accesses the pending or newly enacted revisions and their impact on the technical aspects of building design and performance.


Chair :   Rudolph   DeChellis, FAIA, WWCOT
WWCOT Architects
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Co-Chair: James T. Dixon, AIA
Nadel Architects, Inc.
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BUILDING ENCLOSURE COUNCIL
The purpose of the Building Enclosure Council is to promote and encourage discussion, training, education, technology transfer, the exchange of information about local issues and cases, relevant weather conditions, and all matters concerning building enclosures and the related science.


Chair: Dean Vlahos, AIA, NCARB, CCCA, LEED
WWCOT Architects
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CADD USERS GROUP
Encourages the understanding and use of computer aided drafting software.

Chair : Eric Bobrow, Affiliate AIA/LA
Bobrow Consulting Group
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Staff Contact: Maria O'Malley -


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COMMITTEE ON THE ENVIRONMENT (COTE)COTE
Examines the worldwide environment and resource-availability of the natural built environments; addresses global issues; defines sustainable architecture and settlement planning.

Chair: Christine S.E. Magar, AIA, LEED AP
Greenform
email:
www.greenform.net
Click here to download Green Map.
Click here to download the 2007 Green Sheet

Staff Contact: Will Wright -

COMPUTER COMMITTEE
Promotes the uses of digital media and methods in the practice of architecture. Activities include education and training on software applications such as CAD, image processing, and analytical tools. The committee does not have a regular meeting time. We use e-mail, web sites, etc. as our primary means of communication. Please send an e-mail to to participate.

May 2009 EVENT - Kimon Onuma

Chair:
Douglas Noble, FAIA, Ph.D.
USC School of Architecture
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Staff Contact:Maria O'Malley -



DESIGN AWARDS
Coordinates and promotes the annual Design Awards program and NEXT LA Awards, including the reception and exhibit.


Co-Chair: Alexander G. Anamos, AIA
KAA Design Group
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Co-Chair: Julie D. Taylor, Hon. AIA/LA
Taylor & Company
e-mail


Staff Contact: Nicci Solomons, Hon. AIA/CC & Carlo Caccavale, Hon. AIA/LA – &

EMERGING PROFESSIONALS - The Emerging Professionals Committee establishes connections among and advocates on behalf of architecture school graduates, aspiring and recently-licensed architects and Associates, as well as the individuals that mentor these important groups of people.

Co-chair: Erik R. Hagen, AIA, LEED, NCARB
E|H:a - Erik Hagen Architect
e-mail

Co-chair: Dean Larkin, AIA
Dean Larkin Designs
e-mail

Co-chair: Stephen N. Olson, AIA
Olson Architects
e-mail


Staff Contact: Matt Krinsky – , Amanda Daunis –

FELLOWS NOMINATING COMMITTEE
Fellowship is the highest honor that can be accorded AIA Architect members. Candidates must have ten years membership and demonstrate excellence and influence in one of five particular categories. Each year, the Committee identifies, invites, and nominates qualified members for elevation to Fellowship. The committee also assists nominees in finding mentors and preparing submittal portfolios. More information may be obtained from the co-chairs. Specific rules, deadlines and frequently asked questions are available online at www.aia.org/awp_fellowship.

Co-Chair: John V. Mutlow, FAIA
Email: Co-Chair: Marvin Taff, FAIA
email:

Staff Contact: Steve Tanner –

HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMITTEE

HRC is engaged in promoting the role of the historic architect within the profession through the development of information and knowledge among members, allied professional organizations, and the public.

Co-Chair: Peyton Hall, FAIA
Historic Resources Group


Co-Chair: Brian Bartholomew, AIA
STV Incorporated
e-mail

INTERIOR ARCHITECTURE
The committee’s mission is to increase awareness of significant interior architecture within the greater Los Angeles area among the architecture and design community, as well as the supporting manufacturer, vendor and construction community. To provide support to and encourage professional involvement with architecture and design students and their educational institutions. To reach out to the community, to become involved with significant causes and enhance the reputation of the committee within the general public.

Interiors at AIA/LA brings together architects, vendors and design personnel for a monthly reception and tour of exceptional showrooms and office spaces. To join the Committee mailing list, please .

Co-Chair: Amanda Kaleps, Affiliate AIA/LA
Wolcott


Co-Chair: Allard Kuijken, Affiliate AIA/LA
Wirt Design Group


Staff Contact: Michael Din –


Interior Architecture Website


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MASTERS OF ARCHITECTURE COMMITTEE
Masters of Architecture is a lecture series organized by the American Institute of Architects/Los Angeles Chapter featuring local, national and international architects at the forefront of their field. The series is presented by the Masters of Architecture Committee and co-sponsored by LACMA, the Los Angeles County Museum of Art.

Chair: Francesca Garcia-Marques, Hon. AIA/LA
StudioFrancesca Garcia-Marques
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Staff Contact: Steve Tanner, Membership Director -

MOBIUS LA
Review and development of MOBIUS LA content, creation and implementation in concert with Staff.

Co-Chair: Michael A. Enomoto, FAIA, Past-President
Gruen Associates
email:

Co-Chair: David D. Montalba, AIA
Montalba Architects, Inc.
email:

Staff Contact: Matt Krinsky -

NOMINATIONS COMMITTEE
Chaired by Vice President/President-Elect, together with the current President and three AIA members-at-large, this committee nominates members for the upcoming year’s Board.

Chair: Paul A. Danna, AIA, VP/President-Elect
AECOM Design
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Staff Contact: Nicci Solomons, Hon. AIA/CC -

PAST PRESIDENTS COMMITTEE

Chair: Martha Welborne, FAIA, Past President
Grand Avenue Committee
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Staff Contact: Nicci Solomons, Hon. AIA/CC -

POLITICAL OUTREACH COMMITTEE
The AIA/LA Political Outreach Committee meets monthly to develop the legislative agenda for the Los Angeles Chapter and schedules meetings directly with LA City Councilmembers & the Mayors Office during the annual Grassroots Legislative Day. The Committee serves to provide a resource to the City on a wide range of issues. This committee is open to all AIA members in good standing.

Staff Contact: Will Wright -

LEGISLATIVE DAY
Access L.A. City Hall is an annual event hosted by the Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce and is LA’s premier business advocacy event. Each year, the annual AIA/LA Legislative Day is held in conjunction with this event and affords AIA members the opportunity to meet with City Leaders to discuss issues regarding architecture and design in the Los Angeles Community. Many productive meetings are held between AIA/LA Architects and LA City Officials and the Political Outreach Committee follows up on the results of these meetings throughout the year.

Contact: Will Wright
AIA/LA
email:

PRACTICE COMMITTEEThe AIA Los Angeles Practice Committee has been organized by representatives from architecture/engineering firms with an established presence in the Los Angeles area and a focus on large-scale public and institutional building projects.  The purpose of this committee is to interface with various agencies and significant client entities to facilitate exchange of information/ideas with respect to technical, design and business issues affecting our industry.  The committee anticipates focusing on business issues relating to A/E contracting practices, technology related to the delivery of A/E services, and conditions affecting project delivery & design excellence within our industry.
Co-Chair: Hraztan Zeitlian, AIA
Leo A. Daly
Co-Chair: Kelly Olson, Affiliate AIA/LA
AECOM Design
email

Staff contact: Will Wright –

STRATEGIC PLANNING COMMITTEE
Will consist of 7-10 members to include present, past, and future leaders who will address strategic alliances, long-term Chapter goals, and establishing legacies.  Staggered terms.

Co-Chair: Michael M. Hricak, FAIA
Michael Hricak Architects
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Co-Chair: Michael B. Lehrer, FAIA
Lehrer Architects
email:

Staff Contact: Nicci Solomons, Hon. AIA/CC -

URBAN DESIGN
Serves as an advocacy group supporting legislative initiatives and public and private investments that improve urban design in Los Angeles. The committee has monthly information  meetings and initiates workshops and programs to address a variety of current urban design  issues.


Chair: Stephanie Reich, AIA
City of Glendale Planning Department
email:

Staff Contact: Will Wright -





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