AIASD At The Spring Home/Garden Show

Attention AIA Residential Members

The San Diego Chapter is again partnering with the local chapters of ASLA and ASID to produce and staff a booth at the Spring Home Garden Show at the Del Mar fairgrounds and we need your help!

The primary purpose of this combined effort is to expand public awareness of the role design professionals play in residential work and the value that we add to residential projects.  We’re also promoting the concept of a team approach to residential design projects.

We’ve been given 800 s.f. of booth space in a very prominent location and the show’s producer is providing great advertising exposure. The combined AIA/ASID/ASLA steering committee has been working for several months on the booth design and we believe we’ll have a very engaging display.

Show dates and times:

Friday        February 28th:       11:00AM to 6:00PM  Saturday   March 1st:              10:00AM to 6:00PM  Sunday      March 2nd:             10:00AM to 5:00PM

Here’s how you can help! Staff the booth:  We’re looking for members to fill 3½ to 4-hour shifts in the booth – two members per shift.  You’ll be talking with the public about what architects do and how we can add value to their projects.   You will also have the opportunity to display some of your work in the booth and participate in private consultations.  The primary goal at this show is to promote the AIA and its residential members, but who knows, you may come away with some project leads.  Please contact Kent Prater, kent@praterarch.com if you want to sign up to staff the booth.

Private Consultations:  The public will have an opportunity to reserve a time slot for a personal, complimentary 30 minute consultation with one of our members.   This feature has been very well received at past shows and much appreciated by folks wanting to discuss the preliminary stages of their project with a professional without having to make a commitment.  These sessions will take place in our booth.

Please plan to spend some time with us during the show.  You’ll be helping promote architect involvement in residential work, meet colleagues from our allied organizations and have an opportunity to show off your work!