AIA / Los Angeles

OVERVIEW

<< “Architecture and the City”

Councilmember Eric Garcetti
at Johnson Fain
Overview

Mission Statement
AIA National Facts:
•  Based in Washington, DC The American Institute of
Architects: Driving positive
change through the power
•  Founded in 1857 of design.

The American Institute of

•  300 State and Local Chapters Architects is the voice of
the architectural profession
•  83,500 Members and a resource for its
members in service to
society.
•  55,643 Architects

•  16,687 Associates & 1061 International Associates

•  2600 Fellows

•  Countries & US Territories: Guam, Micronesia, Puerto Rico,

Virgin Islands, Continental Europe, UK, Hong Kong, Japan
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Mission Statement

AIA LA Facts: Providing Leadership in Improving the

Built Environment

•  Largest chapter in California

•  5th largest chapter
nationally. AIA LA Membership
•  In 2009, provided more Member Type AIA/LA
than 185 hours of
Architect 1562
Professional Development,
including ADA seminars and Associate 450
LEED Prep workshops.
•  The AIALA Design Awards is Emeritus 272
one of the most popular
and prestigious design Allied Affiliate 318
awards programs in the
Student 519
country
•  6 staff members Active Total 3121
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AIA LA Membership
Benefits Opportunities

•  Awards Programs •  Advocacy

•  Continuing Education •  AIA Brand
•  Documents •  AIA National Resources
•  Exhibitions •  Committees
•  Lectures •  Fellowship
•  Publications •  Mentorship
•  Resume/ Job Listings •  Networking
•  Scholarships •  Professional Development
•  Tours •  Public Recognition
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AIA LA Membership Opportunities

Committees Programs & Events

•  2X8 •  1:2 Charette

•  Academic Outreach •  Fellows •  2X8 Competition
•  Architecture for •  Historic Resources •  Arch_Is?
Healthcare •  Home Tours •  Committee Meetings/Events
•  Building Enclosure •  Interiors
Council •  Continuing Education
•  International Practice
•  Building Performance & •  Design Awards
Regulations •  MOBIUS LA
•  Design Meets LA (DMLA)
•  COTE •  Political Outreach
•  Home Tours
•  Design •  Practice
•  Legislative Day
•  Design Awards •  Restaurant Design
Awards •  Master of Architecture
•  Emerging Professionals Lecture Series
•  Technology in
•  Emerging Urban Design Architectural Practice •  MOBIUS LA
•  Restaurant Design Awards
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AIA LA 2010 Calendar:

JANUARY FEBRUARY
5 International Practice Committee Meeting 2 International Practice Committee Meeting
6 Urban Design Committee Meeting 3-5 Grassroots in Washington, DC
7 Technology Committee 3 Emerging Professionals New Beginnings Panel
12 Interiors Committee Program 3 Urban Design Committee Meeting
12 Political Outreach Committee Meeting 4 Technology Committee
13 Practice Committee Meeting 5 Professional Development Seminar
14 COTE Meeting 9 Interiors Committee Program
15 Professional Development Seminar 9 Political Outreach Committee Meeting
19 Interiors Committee Meeting 10 Practice Committee Meeting
20 Architecture for Healthcare 11 COTE Meeting
26 Board Kick Off Meeting 16 Interiors Committee Meeting
27 Historic Resources Committee Meeting 17 Architecture for Healthcare
23 Board Meeting II
24 Historic Resources Committee Meeting
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AIA LA 2010 Calendar:

MARCH APRIL
2 International Practice Committee Meeting 1 Technology Committee
3 Emerging Professionals Mixer 3 Professional Development
5 Arch Is? Lecture and Reception (TBC)
3 Urban Design Committee Meeting
6 International Practice Committee Meeting
4 Technology Committee 7 Emerging Professionals Mixer
5 Professional Development Seminar 7 Urban Design Committee Meeting
6 ARE: Construction Documents 8 COTE Meeting
9 Interiors Committee Program 10 ARE: General Structures, Lateral Forces
11 Home Tour I
9 Political Outreach Committee Meeting
12 Interiors Committee Program
10 Practice Committee Meeting 12 Political Outreach Committee Meeting
11 COTE Meeting 14 Practice Committee Meeting
13 ARE: Programming, Planning & Practice 17 ARE: General Structures, Lateral Forces
16 Interiors Committee Meeting 20 Interiors Committee Meeting
21 Architecture for Healthcare
17 Architecture for Healthcare
24 ARE: General Structures, Lateral Forces
23 Board Meeting II
27 Board Meeting IV
24 Historic Resources Committee Meeting 28 Historic Resources Committee Meeting
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AIA LA 2010 Calendar:

MAY JUNE
4 International Practice Committee Meeting 1 International Practice Committee Meeting
5 Emerging Professionals: 2 Emerging Professionals Mixer
New Beginnings Panel 2 Urban Design Committee Meeting
5 Urban Design Committee Meeting 3 Technology Committee
6 Technology Committee 8 Interiors Committee Program
7 Professional Development Seminar 8 Political Outreach Committee Meeting
9 Home Tour II 9 Practice Committee Meeting
11 Interiors Committee Program 10-12 National Convention in Miami
11 Political Outreach Committee Meeting 10 COTE Meeting
12 Practice Committee Meeting 15 Interiors Committee Meeting
13 COTE Meeting 16 Architecture for Healthcare
15 ARE: Site Planning & Design 23 Historic Resources Committee Meeting
18 Interiors Committee Meeting 24-27 MOBIUS LA
19 Architecture for Healthcare 25-27 Dwell on Design
25 Board Meeting V 25 RDA Ceremony & Party
28 Historic Resources Committee Meeting 26 2x8 Party
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AIA LA 2010 Calendar:

JULY AUGUST
1 Technology Committee 3 International Practice Committee Meeting
6 International Practice Committee Meeting 4 Emerging Professionals Summer Event
7 Emerging Professionals Mixer 4 Urban Design Committee Meeting
7 Urban Design Committee Meeting 5 Technology Committee
8 COTE Meeting 6 Professional Development Seminar
9 Professional Development Seminar 10 Interiors Committee Program
13 Interiors Committee Program 10 Political Outreach Committee Meeting
13 Political Outreach Committee Meeting 11 Practice Committee Meeting
14 Practice Committee Meeting 12 COTE Meeting
20 Interiors Committee Meeting 17 Interiors Committee Meeting
21 Architecture for Healthcare 18 Architecture for Healthcare
27 Board Meeting VI 25 Historic Resources Committee Meeting
28 Historic Resources Committee Meeting 28 ARE: Schematic Design
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AIA LA 2010 Calendar:

SEPTEMBER OCTOBER
1 Emerging Professionals Mixer Architecture Month
3 Home Tour III
1 Urban Design Committee Meeting
5 International Practice Committee Meeting
2 Technology Committee 6 Emerging Professionals: New Beginnings Panel
7 International Practice Committee Meeting 6 Urban Design Committee Meeting
7-9 Big Sibs in Atlanta, GA
8 Practice Committee Meeting
7 Technology Committee
9 COTE Meeting 8 Professional Development Seminar
14 Interiors Committee Program 12 Interiors Committee Program
12 Political Outreach Committee Meeting
14 Political Outreach Committee Meeting
13 Practice Committee Meeting
15 Architecture for Healthcare 14 COTE Meeting
17 Professional Development Seminar 15 Legislative Day
16 ARE: Building Systems, Mechanical
21 Interiors Committee Meeting
19 Interiors Committee Meeting
22 Historic Resources Committee Meeting 20 Architecture for Healthcare
28 Board Meeting VII 23 ARE: Building Systems, Electrical
27 Historic Resources Committee Meeting
TBD DMLA
TBD Design Awards Party
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AIA LA 2010 Calendar:

NOVEMBER
2 International Practice Committee Meeting
3 Emerging Professionals: New
Beginnings Panel
3 Urban Design Committee Meeting
4 Technology Committee
5 Professional Development Seminar
DECEMBER
1 Urban Design Committee Meeting
2 Technology Committee
3 Professional Development Seminar
6 Holiday/Board Installation Party
6 Emerging Professionals Holiday Mixer

6 ARE: Building Design, Materials and 7 International Practice Committee

Methods 8 Practice Committee Meeting
9 Interiors Committee Program 9 COTE Meeting
9 Political Outreach Committee Meeting
14 Interiors Committee Program
10 Practice Committee Meeting
14 Political Outreach Committee Meeting
13 ARE: Building Design, Materials and
Methods 15 Architecture for Healthcare

16 Interiors Committee Meeting 22 Historic Resources Committee Meeting

17 Architecture for Healthcare
18 COTE Meeting
24 Historic Resources Committee Meeting
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AIA LA Leadership:

Board of Directors

Angela Brooks, AIA

AIA LA Staff Executive Committee
Paul Danna, AIA
Steven Ehrlich, FAIA
Carlo Caccavale, Hon. Paul Danna, AIA
AIALA Julie Eizenberg, AIA
President
Associate Director Michael Enomoto, FAIA
Hsin-Ming Fung, AIA
Amanda Daunis Hsin-Ming Fung, AIA
Vice President
Events Coordinator Mahmoud Gharachedaghi, FAIA President-Elect

Matt Krinsky Margaret Griffin, AIA

Nicola Solomons,Hon. John Kaliski, AIA
Director of Programs and Craig Hammond, Assoc. AIA Past President
Events AIACC
Executive Director Sharon Johnston, AIA
Stuart Magruder, AIA
Steve Tanner John Kaliski, AIA Treasurer
Membership Director
Stuart Magruder, AIA
Li Wen, AIA
Will Wright Carl Muhlstein, Affiliate AIALA Secretary
Director of Government
Merry Norris. Hon. AIA
and Public Affairs Nicola Solomons, Hon.
Roger Sherman, AIA AIACC
Deborah Weintraub, AIA Executive Director

James Weiner, AIA

Li Wen, AIA
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AIA LA Staff Roles & Responsibilities:

Nicci Solomons, Hon. AIACC Matt Krinsky

Executive Director Director of Programs and Events

Carlo Caccavale, Hon. AIA|LA Steve Tanner

Associate Director Membership Director

Amanda Daunis Will Wright

Events Coordinator Director of Government and
Public Affairs
Overview AIA LA Portfolio Structure:

OPERATIONS
PORTFOLIO
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AIA LA
Operations Portfolio:
Executive
Committee
Paul Danna The AIALA Executive Committee
Ming Fung
Stuart Magruder
+ Nicola Solomons, Hon. AIACC
AIA LA Staff Liaison
Monitors and guides the basic business
and leadership functions of the chapter.  
Li Wen
John Kaliski

Committee Chairs:

Past Strategic
Awards Gala Facilities Investment Liaison to Nominations Presidents Planning
Committee Committee AIACC Committee Committee Committee
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AIA LA
Design Outreach Portfolio:

Portfolio Directors

Design Outreach promotes a better

Julie Eizenberg
+ Carlo Caccavale, Hon. AIALA
understanding and appreciation of the
Steven Ehrlich AIA LA Staff Liaison
impact of high quality design  
Ming Fung
Sharon Johnston

Committees:

Design Masters of Restaurant

Awards Design Home Tours Interiors Architecture Design
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AIA LA
Emerging Professionals Portfolio:
Emerging Professionals addresses the
Portfolio Directors
interests and needs of the next
generation of Architects: those in the
Craig Hammond + Matt Krinsky process of becoming licensed and those
Li Wen AIA LA Staff Liaison that have recently become licensed; and
Margaret Griffin works to bridge the gap between the
academy and the profession.  

Committees:

Academic Emerging Emerging

2X8 Outreach Home ToursARE Professionals Urban Designers
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AIA LA
Public Outreach Portfolio:

Portfolio Directors

Public Outreach reviews and influences

Roger Sherman
Merry Norris + Will Wright
government policies and regulations
pertaining to issues that impact the built
Angie Brooks AIA LA Staff Liaison
Carl Muhlstein
and natural environments.  
Deborah Weintraub

Committee Chairs:

Building Historic Political

Urban Design Performance &Home ToursCOTE Resources Outreach
Regulations
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AIA LA
Professional Outreach Portfolio:
Portfolio Directors

Professional Outreach shares highly

Stuart Magruder
Mike Enomoto
+ Steve Tanner specialized technical and business
AIA LA Staff Liaison knowledge among members  
Mahmoud Gharachedaghi

Committee Chairs:

Architecture Technology in
International Building
for Fellows MOBIUS LA Architectural Practice
Practice Enclosure
Healthcare Practice
 AIA / Los Angeles

STRATEGIC PLAN
2010

<< 2009 Board Retreat and

Strategic Planning Session.

Otis College of Art and Design

Strategic Plan

AIA LA Mission:
Providing Leadership in Improving the Built
Environment
The Strategic Plan
•  Four key themes:

1.  Membership: Enhance the Value of Membership

2.  Operations: Ensure Efficiency and Excellence in Operations
3.  Outreach: Improve Outreach and Communications
4.  Facilities: Establish a Center for Architecture.
Strategic Plan

Enhance The Value of Membership

1.  Enhance/measure Chapter connectivity to website
2.  Improve Board and Chapter connectivity to committees
3.  Increase educational opportunities
4.  Increase networking opportunities for members
5.  Documents
6.  Educational Programs
7.  Committee Support
8.  Advocacy
9.  Fundraising
10.  Serve members as Individuals
Strategic Plan

Ensure Efficiency And Excellence In Operations

1.  Explore new revenue streams
2.  Develop attractive sponsor package
3.  Develop better means to sell programs and events
4.  Encourage staff growth and development and clarity of staff roles
5.  Relate budget to economic circumstance
 Strategic Plan

Improve Outreach And Communications

1.  Continue press release program initiated in 2009

2.  Outline and implement press contact strategy
3.  Strengthen Strategic Contacts and alliances with allied organizations
4.  Publish and maintain an architect’s speaker’s bureau
5.  Create a “Call-to-Action” website tool
6.  Initiate a research program
 Strategic Plan

Establish A Los Angeles Center For

Architecture And Urban Design

1.  Continue facilities committee meetings to address lease, needs,

programming and funding

2.  Explore Financial and Legal Models for the Establishment of a Center

3.  Determine Program Goals and Staffing Requirements

4.  Explore Alliances with Other Organizations

5.  Explore Locations for the Center, and near and long-term opportunities

6.  Plan a Capital Campaign to Fund the Creation and Operations of a Center