Upcoming Events
Upcoming Events
AIA CA + AIA BKEP Study Hub
Get ready to dive deep into the world of architecture and engineering with virtual AIA BKEP ARE Study Sessions - knowledge awaits!
Bi-monthly Zoom sessions for the (6) ARE Divisions from January to October. Also, now in collaboration with the AIA-California ARE/CSE Study Hub sessions from March - October 2026!
ARE Division: PPD Discussion
Topic: Building Configurations & Budgets
Via Zoom, Register on Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/aia-bkep-whv-are-study-sessions-ppd-may-june-tickets-1982091289403?aff=odcleoeventsincollection
May AIACCC Board Meeting
The monthly Board of Directors meeting is a working session focused on advancing chapter operations, strategic initiatives, and member programming. These meetings serve as a critical forum for aligning priorities, tracking progress, and making decisions that shape the direction and impact of the chapter.
AIA CA - ARE/CSE Study HUB
Study Hub is AIA California's pathway for emerging professionals to study and pursue licensure. These statewide ARE study sessions and virtual study groups serve as a hub for education, connection, and community. This portal does not replace other study materials or resources, rather it supplements them, serving as a network and allowing for collaboration between EPs and AIA professionals across California.
This year, we’re streamlining your study experience by grouping commonly paired exams together.
Construction & Evaluation (CE) assesses objectives related to construction contract administration and post-occupancy evaluation of projects.
Session Topic: Construction Observation
Host: Ron Culver, AIA - Professor at CalPoly Pomona
Via Zoom - Register here: https://pavilion.aiacalifornia.org/events/view/are-cse-study-hub-cse-contract-development-project-planning
AIA CA + AIA BKEP Study Hub
Get ready to dive deep into the world of architecture and engineering with virtual AIA BKEP ARE Study Sessions - knowledge awaits!
Bi-monthly Zoom sessions for the (6) ARE Divisions from January to October. Also, now in collaboration with the AIA-California ARE/CSE Study Hub sessions from March - October 2026!
ARE Division: PPD Discussion
Topic: Building Configurations & Budgets
Via Zoom, Register on Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/aia-bkep-whv-are-study-sessions-ppd-may-june-tickets-1982091289403?aff=odcleoeventsincollection
May Lunch & Learn
As wildfire risk grows, building design must respond.
This session explores the overlap between Title 24, WUI, and Zero Net Carbon Design, with practical strategies for creating safer, more efficient, and healthier buildings.
Learn about:
• Fire-resilient building envelope strategies
• Air sealing + high-performance window selection
• PV systems + battery storage integration
• Heat pump solutions for energy + resilience
Build smarter. Design safer. Stay ahead.
Register on Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/aiaccc-mays-lunch-learn-tickets-1987868914435?aff=oddtdtcreator
AIA CA - ARE/CSE Study HUB
Study Hub is AIA California's pathway for emerging professionals to study and pursue licensure. These statewide ARE study sessions and virtual study groups serve as a hub for education, connection, and community. This portal does not replace other study materials or resources, rather it supplements them, serving as a network and allowing for collaboration between EPs and AIA professionals across California.
This year, we’re streamlining your study experience by grouping commonly paired exams together.
Construction & Evaluation (CE) assesses objectives related to construction contract administration and post-occupancy evaluation of projects.
Session Topic: Construction Observation
Host: Ron Culver, AIA - Professor at CalPoly Pomona
Via Zoom - Register here: https://pavilion.aiacalifornia.org/events/view/are-cse-study-hub-cse-contract-development-project-planning
AIA CA + AIA BKEP Study Hub
Get ready to dive deep into the world of architecture and engineering with virtual AIA BKEP ARE Study Sessions - knowledge awaits!
Bi-monthly Zoom sessions for the (6) ARE Divisions from January to October. Also, now in collaboration with the AIA-California ARE/CSE Study Hub sessions from March - October 2026!
ARE Division: PPD Discussion
Topic: Building Configurations & Budgets
Via Zoom, Register on Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/aia-bkep-whv-are-study-sessions-ppd-may-june-tickets-1982091289403?aff=odcleoeventsincollection
AIA CA - ARE/CSE Study HUB
Study Hub is AIA California's pathway for emerging professionals to study and pursue licensure. These statewide ARE study sessions and virtual study groups serve as a hub for education, connection, and community. This portal does not replace other study materials or resources, rather it supplements them, serving as a network and allowing for collaboration between EPs and AIA professionals across California.
This year, we’re streamlining your study experience by grouping commonly paired exams together.
Construction & Evaluation (CE) assesses objectives related to construction contract administration and post-occupancy evaluation of projects.
Session Topic: Construction Observation
Host: Ron Culver, AIA - Professor at CalPoly Pomona
Via Zoom - Register here: https://pavilion.aiacalifornia.org/events/view/are-cse-study-hub-cse-contract-development-project-planning
June AIACCC Board Meeting
The monthly Board of Directors meeting is a working session focused on advancing chapter operations, strategic initiatives, and member programming. These meetings serve as a critical forum for aligning priorities, tracking progress, and making decisions that shape the direction and impact of the chapter.
AIA CA + AIA BKEP Study Hub
Get ready to dive deep into the world of architecture and engineering with virtual AIA BKEP ARE Study Sessions - knowledge awaits!
Bi-monthly Zoom sessions for the (6) ARE Divisions from January to October. Also, now in collaboration with the AIA-California ARE/CSE Study Hub sessions from March - October 2026!
ARE Division: PPD Discussion
Topic: Building Configurations & Budgets
Via Zoom, Register on Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/aia-bkep-whv-are-study-sessions-ppd-may-june-tickets-1982091289403?aff=odcleoeventsincollection
AIA CA - ARE/CSE Study HUB
Study Hub is AIA California's pathway for emerging professionals to study and pursue licensure. These statewide ARE study sessions and virtual study groups serve as a hub for education, connection, and community. This portal does not replace other study materials or resources, rather it supplements them, serving as a network and allowing for collaboration between EPs and AIA professionals across California.
This year, we’re streamlining your study experience by grouping commonly paired exams together.
The California Supplemental Examination (CSE) is a computer–delivered, multiple–choice examination. Candidates are required to demonstrate entry–level competence in the areas outlined in the CSE Test Plan that can be found in the CSE Handbook.
Session Topic: Contract Development/Project Planning
Host: Barbara Aquirra, AIA - AC Martin
Via Zoom - Register here: https://pavilion.aiacalifornia.org/events/view/are-cse-study-hub-cse-contract-development-project-planning
April Lunch & Learn
Designing for Neurodiversity - Creating inclusive spaces in Healthcare, Education, and the Workplace
1 LU|HSW
What if our spaces were designed for everyone—not just the “average” user?
Explore how lighting, acoustics, materiality, and wayfinding can support neurodiverse individuals across healthcare, education, and workplace environments. This session offers practical, research-backed strategies to create more inclusive, comfortable, and accessible spaces for all.
Join us to rethink design through the lens of equity and human experience.
Register on Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/aiaccc-aprils-lunch-learn-tickets-1985771512048?aff=oddtdtcreator
April AIACCC Board Meeting
The monthly Board of Directors meeting is a working session focused on advancing chapter operations, strategic initiatives, and member programming. These meetings serve as a critical forum for aligning priorities, tracking progress, and making decisions that shape the direction and impact of the chapter.
Code Breakers & Code Makers - An AEC Industry Mixer
Join the Central Coast International Code Council and the American Institute of Architects California Central Coast Chapter for a fun evening of networking, food, and festivities! Connect with local architects, building officials, and industry professionals while enjoying:
Delicious eats
Tasty drinks
Exciting raffle prizes
Whether you're designing the plans or enforcing the code, this is your chance to mix, mingle, and build new connections across the Central Coast AEC community.
RSVP to: swilson@pismobeach.org
March Lunch & Learn
Mass timber is rapidly gaining momentum in educational facilities, offering new opportunities for sustainable, high-performance school design.
Join our upcoming AIA California Central Coast Lunch & Learn to explore the fundamentals of mass timber systems—including CLT and glulam—along with the growing role of prefabrication and off-site construction in K-12 projects.
This session will provide practical insights into design considerations, code implications, and lessons learned from built projects.
Register on Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1984846890480?aff=oddtdtcreator
February LnL - TBD
Join us for this month's Lunch & Learn! Another opportunity that brings together the local architecture and design community for an engaging conversation on sustainability, learning, and connection. This session will explore how thoughtful design and material choices can support healthier, more sustainable K–12 schools and commercial spaces.
You’ll hear about Shaw Contract’s sustainability journey and innovative PVC-free flooring solutions, while connecting with fellow architects, designers, and industry partners from across the Central Coast.
Register here: eventbrite.com
January LnL - Understanding SLO’s New FHSZ + WUI Requirements
Join us for our first Lunch & Learn of 2026, featuring SLO City Fire Marshal, Josh Daniel, and Community Development Director, Timmi Tway, as they walk us through recent updates to San Luis Obispo’s Fire Hazard Severity Zone (FHSZ) and Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI) requirements.
This session will help design professionals stay informed on the latest code changes, permitting implications, and best practices for projects within or near fire hazard zones.
Register here: https://AIACCC-January_LnL_2026.eventbrite.com
October L&L
It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.