Upcoming Events

We are inviting San Diego’s architecture leadership to attend our Firm Leadership Roundtable and breakfast at 8:30am on Thursday, May 7, 2026. This will be a state of the industry meeting and roundtable discussion about our profession. We'll hear briefly from AIA California on statewide initiatives and legislation impacting our profession and our region, as well as a great opportunity to connect to your local peers.

Event Details:

Date: Thursday, May 7, 2026

Time: 8:30-10:00 am | program begins promptly at 8:30 am
Location: Downtown San Diego

This event is by invitation only. If you are a firm principal and would like to attend, please email programs@aiasandiego.org

April 14, 2026 | WE-A Virtual Lunch

Join We In Architecture on April 14 at 12pm for a virtual event to dive into Billie Tsien’s essay “On Slowness,” unpack it’s ideas, and hear insights from Billie herself! LEARN MORE ►

April 23, 2026 | OnTAP: Real-Time Feasibility & Live Design Workflows

Join the Technology in Architecture Practice (TAP) Committee for a focused look at real-time feasibility and live design workflows using TestFit and Snaptrude. Through demos and a practice-based keynote, we’ll explore how teams can study sites faster, iterate live, and make informed early‑stage decisions that shape project outcomes. LEARN MORE ►

April 24, 2026 | Lecture Series: Drew Lords From Office of: Office LA

Join RDAC (Regional Design Advocacy Council), TAAE (Transborder Association of Architectural Education) and INSITE at Bread & Salt for a lecture welcoming Senior Architect Drew Lords from Office of Office Los Angeles. LEARN MORE ►

April 29, 2026 | Irving Gill Simmons House Tour hosted by The Preservation & Reuse Committee

Join the The Preservation & Reuse Committee for a tour of the Simmons House by architect Irving Gill. The tour will be between 60-90 minutes and will include a PowerPoint session describing Gill’s residential work and how the Simmons House fits into his legacy. LEARN MORE ►

Applications are closing for project registration! Don’t miss your chance to showcase your innovative ideas at the 2026 AIA San Diego Design Awards.

More details about the application process and categories can be found here.
If you have any questions, feel free to contact programs@aiasandiego.org

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Autodesk Special Event - San Diego

Join us to be the first to know!

BIMpulse™ has partnered with Autodesk for a special free event (If you know, you know) on April 8th at Hunsaker in San Diego to announce the future of AECO technology, innovation, and collaboration.

Date and Time: Wednesday, Apr 8, 2026 5:30 PM
Location: Hunsaker & Associates San Diego
9707 Waples St, San Diego, 92121

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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.

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