AIA East Bay

Today's #FirmFriday asks the question, "What's the future of architecture?" Meet Hybrid Shelter by Baran Studio Architecture, a shortlisted project from our 2024 Design Awards! "In times of crisis—whether due to war, natural disaster, or widespread homelessness—the need for rapid, resource-efficient shelter becomes paramount. Hybrid Shelter seeks to combine artificial intelligence with human intuition and resourcefulness. This system reimagines the role of the architect, allowing for a decentralized, user-focused process where the final designs are shaped as much by the occupant as by the tools used to generate them." #aiaebdesignawards #architecture #design #aia #ai

Join us for a discussion about all things Fellowship! Whether you are finishing up your application or years away, this seminar is for you. The most concrete goal of this seminar is to increase the number of AIA East Bay members who become Fellows of the AIA. The seminar will help members put together effective submittals, but that’s actually just the last step in a longer process. Learn more and register here: https://lnkd.in/ga2XYrDm

Are you ready to design buildings with smarter, more sustainable roofing systems? Join us for an in-depth session where we’ll unlock the secrets of asphalt shingles and show you how to elevate your specifications with cutting-edge advancements. Register here: https://lnkd.in/gkZpSpsP

Have your secured your tickets for our 2025 Home Tours yet? Check out Villa Ritiro by Studio Bergtraun Architects, one of the featured homes on our tour! "Upon retirement from 40 years of architectural practice, this architect couple created their own home exploring many of the questions one encounters in the construction journey: How does one really build to “age in place” ? How can an ADU (Accessory Dwelling Unit) be designed to function in harmony with the main house on a property? A visit to this new, from the ground up, home and ADU combination demonstrates this journey." Learn about our other featured stops and get your tickets here: https://lnkd.in/gUVe5ruC

Join us for a FREE screening of the film series Until We're All Home, hosted by our Architectural Community on the Environment (ACOTE) and earn 1.5 LU in the process! UNTIL WE'RE ALL HOME is a mosaic of stories about solving homelessness, told by people working to tackle this complex social problem, one day at a time. They’re neighbors, formerly unhoused, local leaders, social workers, veterans, landlords, young adults, all living distant lives across six U.S. cities but all playing a role in this beautiful struggle. RSVP here: https://lnkd.in/gbd3RkxJ

🌍✨ Help Send Geoffrey to the Venice Biennale! ✨🌍 Geoffrey Mosoti Nyakiongora, an MIT grad student and former AIA East Bay Student Design Award winner, has been selected to present his AI-driven hospital design at the 2025 Venice Biennale—one of the world’s top architecture exhibitions! His work aims to tackle the rural healthcare crisis in Kenya, combining architecture and technology to save lives. But there’s no funding for travel, so we need your help! Even $10 can make a difference. Let’s help Geoffrey get to Venice and show the world the power of community. 👉 Donate now to his GoFundMe: https://lnkd.in/gTiakh5F #SupportGeoffrey #VeniceBiennale #AIAEastBay #ArchitectureForChange

Look inside for this #FirmFriday. Meet OpenText San Mateo by HOK! "Located in a new, LEED Gold-certified commercial office building in Bay Meadows, San Mateo, OpenText’s Bay Area office is more than just a place for people to shape the digital future of business information. It is a space arranged to promote employee wellbeing and facilitate social interactions and the mixing of ideas. Serving as a crucible for the firm’s culture and a physical manifestation of the brand, the workplace firmly establishes OpenText as a sophisticated, world-class technology company." Photography by Tom Arban Photography, Inc. #aiaebdesignawards #architecture #design #aia

The East Bay AIA Chapter is proud to host Matthew J. Kirk-Cortez, AIA, RRO, CASp of AVELAR this April for an engaging presentation on waterproofing and the potential risks for design professionals. This event is a must for architects, designers, and industry professionals who want to deepen their understanding of waterproofing and learn from one of the leading experts in the field. Plus, AVELAR is providing lunch for in person attendees! RSVP here: https://lnkd.in/gc9qXcNU

Attend Architect, Barbie at AIA San Francisco! with Julie Jackson, AIA LEED AP Manan Shah, AIA, LEED BD C and E.B. Min Register TODAY > https://lnkd.in/g_47r5n7. Tickets at $40 General | $30 AIA SF Member | $15 Students ____________________________________________________________________________ Women in Architecture Sponsors > C&M Certified Public Accountants (Gold), Jackson Liles Architecture (Bronze) and Gensler (Bronze) Event underwriting opportunities are available: Bronze is $1,000 and Copper is $500. Sponsorships help cover refreshments for all attendees, and enable us to offer tickets to students currently enrolled in architecture + design and construction programs at City College of San Francisco, California College of the Arts and UC Berkeley College of Environmental Design #ArchitectBarbie #womeninpractice #womeninarchitecture

Our 2025 Home Tours is just around the corner and we can't wait to introduce you to the phenomenal homes on the tour so we'll be posting a couple sneak peeks leading up to April 26th! Welcome to Terrace House by Gunkel Architecture. "Terraced into the hillside at the end of a quiet Point Richmond street, this new contemporary home utilizes a reverse plan to capture dramatic bay views from the spacious top-floor great room. Retractable window walls and generous decks create a seamless indoor/outdoor living environment. A cozy sunk-in lounge connects the two main floors to mitigate the discontinuity often found in reverse-plan houses. Two home studios face each other across an intimate landscaped court with storefront walls offering visual connectivity while providing sound separation." Take a look at the other homes and get your tickets here: https://lnkd.in/gUVe5ruC