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Reflections & Insights from our 2026 Board of Directors

We’re honored to begin a new series that brings you closer to the voices shaping our community. In our first two video introductions, you’ll hear from our President, Ben Dalton, and our Immediate Past President, Katee Chard—sharing stories from their personal and professional journeys, along with the perspectives guiding their leadership.

We’ll feature more board members and industry leaders shaping the year ahead in upcoming newsletters.

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We warmly invite San Diego’s architecture leaders to gather for a Firm Leadership Roundtable & breakfast at 8:30am on Thursday, May 7, 2026.

This will be a space for thoughtful conversation on the state of our profession—grounded in shared insight and forward-looking dialogue. We’ll also hear a brief update from AIA California on key statewide initiatives and legislation shaping our work and region. More than a meeting, it’s an opportunity to connect, reflect, and learn alongside your 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

If you are a firm principal and would like to attend, please email programs@aiasandiego.org

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

Only 1 spot left! 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.
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Details to Help You with Energy Code Compliance

Architects, we have a 2025 resource to help you with Energy Code compliance! Our Details resources are intended to be used as either a reference for you to understand how compliance is met through details, or for use in your own plan set with edits to the CAD or RVT file to select the appropriate compliance path documentation and insulation values.

These details are specifically meant to help with low-rise multifamily insulation at places like the concrete foundation, window, attic, etc. Give our new details a look today and integrate them into your project workflow!

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More Upcoming Events

Virtual Architecture Week events:

AIAS/ACE Mentor's series for high school students:
Monday, Apr 13 | 7:00–8:15 PM ET What Does an Architect Actually Do?
1. Tuesday, Apr 14 | 7:00–8:30 PM ET Applying to Architecture School: Portfolios, Costs & Finding the Right Fit
2. Thursday, Apr 16 | 7:00–8:15 PM ET Beyond the Studio: Career Paths in Architecture & the Built Environment
3. Saturday, Apr 18 | 11:00 AM–12:00 PM ET Parent Coffee Hour: The Architecture Education & Career Journey

Upcoming K-12 events:

Join us at AIA26 for the Building the Architecture Pipeline symposium: Wednesday, June 10, 2-5pm
Q2 K-12 Enthusiast's Meeting: Monday, June 22, 4-5pm ET (Topic: Design Literacy in the K-12 classroom)

THANK YOU TO OUR SILVER SPONSORS!

Sports are more than entertainment—they are economic drivers, cultural landmarks, and engines of urban renewal. This program explores where design, development, and strategy intersect in the business of sports.

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THANK YOU TO OUR BRONZE SPONSORS!

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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.