AIA East Bay

Welcome home to this #FIrmFriday! Diablo House by Terry & Terry Architecture “incorporates numerous sustainable energy elements both passive and active. The North and South facades are designed to allow for natural light and passive solar heating during winter, while deep overhangs provide shade during summer. The project also includes renewable energy sources such as photovoltaic panel and a rainwater irrigation system that’s connected to the native landscape to reduce energy and water usage.” #aiaebdesignawards #aia #architecture #design Photography by Bruce Damonte Photography

Leading up to our 2024 Design Awards Gala, we will be showcasing all of our shortlisted projects - today, we're highlighting our three Adaptive Reuse projects! - Berkeley Chess School by Rangr Studio Architecture - Stanford University School of Medicine 1651 Page Mill Road Renewal by HOK - Washington Street by Alexander Jermyn Architecture Learn more about them here: https://lnkd.in/girEJ75Z #2024designawards #aiaebdesignawards

The final panel of our 2024 Lecture Series is all about single family housing! This project type allows for the exploration of ideas at an intimate scale – join us for a discussion between architect and client about how projects such as “Butterfly House” and "Skylit Cottage" came to be. Register here: https://lnkd.in/gtcj7Y2j

We are thrilled to announce the shortlisted projects for our 2024 Design Awards, celebrating the most innovative and impactful architectural projects of the year. After reviewing a staggering number of submissions, our panel of judges has selected a diverse group of visionary designs that push the boundaries of creativity, sustainability, and functionality. These finalists represent the best of the best, showcasing exceptional talent, craftsmanship, and forward-thinking design. View our shortlist here: https://lnkd.in/girEJ75Z Buy tickets to our Design Awards Gala on November 14th here: https://lnkd.in/ggMXZt33

While our judges are hard at work reviewing the fantastic projects submitted, be sue to grab your tickets to our Design Awards Gala! Purchase tickets here: https://lnkd.in/gAaC6J9Z

Join our Young Architects Forum / Small Firm Forum round-table to discuss with three panelists their lessons learned from starting their own practice. After each architect gives a brief introduction of themselves, the meeting will evolve into an interactive session of questions and observations from those in attendance. It is expected that attendees will be a mix of architects who have started firms, young architects, and architects in general who are thinking about starting a firm. This panel will be in person only, with no virtual component, so be sure to secure your tickets ASAP! Register here: https://lnkd.in/duPmvuVv

Last week, we had an exciting tour of the new Community Center at Mosswood Park! It’s incredible to see the progress—this “state-of-the art” facility that will foster community, wellness, recreation and learning is all coming together in one great project. Photo Credit: Evan Jacob

According to neuroscientist Dan Siegel, PhD, a conscious leader is one who is able to harness the characteristics of conscious awareness in ways that inspire others to become their best selves, optimize how they solve problems, and find innovative approaches to their company’s challenges and goals. Conscious leadership, therefore, enhances and expands an individual’s and an organization’s capacity to purposefully, intentionally create. In this 90-minute interactive session, we'll explore together how we might break down self-limiting habits and narratives, cultivate courage, expand what we see is possible, and wholeheartedly create the future we envision -- for ourselves and for those around us. We'll learn a practical tool to help us shift from reactivity to creativity, from fear to trust, and from burnout to growth, learning, and thriving. And we'll explore the Four Pillars of Conscious Leadership—awareness, connection, insight, and purpose—and how building these deepens our capacity to meet our challenges with the generative mindset that effectively brings positive change. Register here: https://lnkd.in/g2tyzGbb

School’s in session for this #FirmFriday - Santa Rosa Junior College Petaluma Campus Student Life Project by tBP/Architecture! “In working with an extremely diverse design committee, the primary goal was to provide college lifestyle spaces and amenities that will attract students to linger on campus. The purpose being that then College support staff can casually engage students support them by making them aware of all the student support programs that the College offers to ensure student’ success. Programming led to positioning peer Counselor’s around “Grand Central,” an active, fun and casual space that is student centered space.” #aiaebdesignawards #aia #architecture #design Photography by Patrik Argast Photography

Join our Young Architects Forum / Small Firm Forum round-table to discuss with three panelists their lessons learned from starting their own practice. After each architect gives a brief introduction of themselves, the meeting will evolve into an interactive session of questions and observations from those in attendance. It is expected that attendees will be a mix of architects who have started firms, young architects, and architects in general who are thinking about starting a firm. This panel will be in person only, with no virtual component, so be sure to secure your tickets ASAP! Register here: https://lnkd.in/duPmvuVv