AIA26 Conference Updates + Laura Shinn Scholarship

AIA26 CONFERENCE UPDATES + LAURA SHINN DIVERSITY IN ARCHITECTURE SCHOLARSHIP

Dear AIA San Diego Members,

We are pleased to share that the Laura Shinn Diversity in Architecture Scholarship is now open for applications! This scholarship, offered through AIA San Diego, is dedicated to supporting underrepresented students pursuing a career in architecture. It honors the late Laura Shinn, a passionate architect and advocate for inclusive design, who made a lasting impact on the profession and our community.

The scholarship is open to high school seniors and college students in San Diego County who are interested in architecture and design. Award recipients will receive financial support toward their education, along with mentorship and networking opportunities through AIA San Diego. More details about the application process can be found here.

If you have any questions, feel free to contact scholarships@aiasandiego.org

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Book your hotel to get first pick of AIA26 tours

The AIA Conference on Architecture & Design® 2026 comes to San Diego, June 10–13. The city’s stunning architecture blends craft, climate, culture, and community in ways few cities can match.

Book your hotel by February 16 and get exclusive early access to AIA26’s architect-led tours—48 hours before registration opens to the public!* When you do, you’ll receive:

Early registration access on Feb. 17–18

First pick of AIA26 architect-led tours

A FREE limited-edition AIA26 tote bag

Ready to unlock your early access to AIA26? Book your hotel now at one of 20+ San Diego hotels (lowest rates, guaranteed).
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New AIA California members get a special perk this year: FREE registration to the AIA26 Conference on Architecture & Design in San Diego! This special offer is worth up to $1,499 per member!
Your free registration gives you full access to:

Visionary keynotes and nationally recognized speakers to inspire your work
Industry-best CE, including the opportunity to earn your HSWs for the year!
Exclusive architect-led tours featuring San Diego’s top architecture and firms
Unparalleled networking with peers, firm leaders, and industry partners
The industry’s largest expo, featuring hundreds of leading AEC brandsArchitect, Associate, Associate New Graduate, and International Associate members are eligible.

BECOME A MEMBER AND GET FREE AIA26 CONFERENCE REGISTRATION

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Comply with Me: Ace the New Energy Code

Two days of thought leadership, case studies, in-depth training opportunities, and networking events that will help you glide through the updates to the 2025 Energy Code.

March 4 – 5, 2026 Irwindale, California

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FSDA’s 2025-2026 Lecture Series: Design Across the Border

A Panel Discussion with Moderator
Lawrence Herzog, PhD Design Scholar-in-Residence, UCSD Design Lab

Saturday, February 21, 10:00 AM
San Diego History Center
Casa de Balboa
1649 El Prado, Balboa Park

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Celebrating Design Excellence since 1928.

The mission of AIA San Diego is to promote the profession of architecture in the region and to support architects and designers in professional excellence.

AIA San Diego’s regular eNewsletter keeps you in the loop with the latest events, news, and opportunities from our local design community. If you have updates you’d like to share with our community, please email us at director@aiasandiego.org.