AIA San Diego Committees
Volunteering is a great way to get involved in substantial issues, meet colleagues and advance your career as a leader. In addition to our Board of Directors, four executive officer positions, there are a host of Committees for members to join and there are additional opportunities to serve on AIA California and AIA National.
Most Committee meetings are being held virtually!
Contact AIA San Diego by calling 619-232-0109 to sign up and obtain virtual meeting links.
Our volunteer leadership team helps make it happen. Special thanks to our Committee Chairs and Group Leaders:
ACADEMY OF ARCH FOR HEALTH
Chair: Scott Bales, AIA
Vice Chair: Joe Lowe, AIA
COMMITTEE ON THE ENVIRONMENT
Chair: Michael Meizen, AIA
Co-Chair: Luke English
CUSTOM RESIDENTIAL ARCHITECTS NETWORK
Chair: Vacant
PRESERVATION
Chair: David Marshall, AIA
Vice Chair: Vacant
REGIONAL DESIGN ADVISORY COUNCIL
Chair: Jonathan French, AIA
Vice Chair: Melanie Tylke, AICP
WE-A (Formerly Women in Architecture,
Now "We in Architecture")
Chair: Lina Asad, AIA
Vice Chair: Bryan Jimenez, Kristen Tuerk, AIA
YOUNG & EMERGING PROFESSIONALS
Chair: Yohannes Abebe
Vice Chair: Vacant
TECHNOLOGY IN ARCHITECTURAL PRACTICE (TAP)
Chair: Ben Regnier, AIA
Vice Chair: Vacant
FELLOWSHIP (FAIA)
Chair: David Moon, FAIA
Vice Chair TBA
ROBERT MOSHER LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS
Chair: Laura DuCharme Conboy, AIA
YOUNG ARCHITECT OF THE YEAR AWARDS
Chair: Ivan Hu, Assoc. AIA
DESIGN AWARDS/DxSD
Chair: Garrett Van Leeuwen, AIA
Vice Chair: TBA
AIA SAN DIEGO 2023 COMMITTEES
PALOMAR
Now a voluntary section of the AIA San Diego Chapter, Palomar serves the needs of architects who work and/or live in North San Diego County - from Del Mar to the Anza Borrego area and north to the Riverside/Orange County line.
The AIA Palomar Section meets on the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 5:30 p.m., with additional meetings and meet-up as posted.
Preservation Committee
The AIA San Diego Preservation Committee seeks to broaden awareness and appreciation of preservation and educate members regarding current trends and practices.
The Preservation Committee meets on the 1st Thursday of every month at Noon
REgional Design Advisory Council
The Regional Design Advisory Council (RDAC) operates under the auspices of the Advocacy Commission and meets monthly. Members include design professionals interested in helping to shape San Diego’s future and address the “big picture” issues in the region.
RDAC meets on the 2nd Wednesday of each month at Noon
Young & Emerging Professionals (YEP)
The Young & Emerging Professionals (YEP) supports emerging professionals at all levels, including students, those on the path to licensure, and those licensed within the past ten or fewer years. The newly formed committee invites all to join us in creating programming which engages the next generation of architecture and design professionals, supports the path to licensure, offers opportunities for interdisciplinary networking, and provides support for exam success.
Custom Residential Architects Network
The mission of the AIA San Diego Custom Residential Architects Network (CRAN) is to increase awareness within our community of the value architects bring to custom residential projects.
We in architecture (we-A)
Formerly WIA, We in Architecture is an AIA knowledge community dedicated to empowering, cultivating, and celebrating the contributions of women and minorities in the design community; WE-A aims to bring more leaders to the table to make measurable progress toward representation in the profession.
ACADEMY OF ARCHITECTURE FOR HEALTH
The AIA San Diego Healthcare Committee supports awareness of developments in this large and dynamic practice area through events with HCAI/ OSHPD, project tours, panels, and more.
Technology in Architectural Practice
Technology in Architectural Practice (TAP) is a “Knowledge Community” that serves to educate, illustrate, and illuminate the nearly limitless opportunities presented when connecting technology and architectural practice.
The Technology in Architectural Practice Committee meets on the 2nd Tuesday of each month at Noon
Committee On The Environment (COTE)
The Committee on the Environment (COTE) works to achieve climate action and climate justice through design. We seek to enhance both the design quality and environmental performance of the built environment by promoting design practices that empower all AIA members to realize the best social and environmental outcomes with the clients and the communities they serve.
This is a leadership opportunity for go-getters, activists, and citizen architects to make a difference in the well-being of our region and in promoting best practices in our profession.
The new group’s focus will be to develop a plan for the coming year(s), as well as identify and help implement programs and initiatives that support and educate on climate action in the built environment.
If you are interested in working towards a sustainable future, join the COTE.
The COTE committee meets on the 1st Wednesday of each month at Noon
Fellowship Committee
The College of Fellows celebrates the highest level of excellence in the profession. The Committee facilitates the process of applying for fellowship. Learn more about FAIA…
Robert Mosher Lifetime Achievement Awards Committee
Each year, the Chapter recognizes one or more members for their extraordinary contributions to the community in the areas of design, service, volunteerism, and/or leadership. The award is given in recognition of a career of dedicated commitment to the built environs.
Design Awards Committee
This working committee plans and organizes the annual Design Awards competition, submissions, deliberation, and reception.
2024 LEADERSHIP APPLICATION
INTERESTED CANDIDATES MUST COMPLETE THE PRELIMINARY APPLICATION FORM
Contact AIA San Diego CEO Leigh Eisen - 619-232-0109 - to discuss these opportunities and what you can expect to gain from AIA leadership!
