After a long deliberation process, our judges have selected 24 nominees across our five categories! Click below to see the projects, and be sure to buy your tickets to our Awards Gala to be the first to celebrate our winners.

We will be hosting the ceremony both in person and virtually, Seats are limited in the theater, so be sure to reserve yours soon!

David Brower Center, 6-9 PM November 3rd, 2022.

October 20th | 12pm - 1pm



Contract Fundamentals Part 2: 10 Key Provisions In Owner Architect Agreements

While architects prefer to focus on design, a critical component of any practice is the project contract, as it lays the groundwork for the project and the owner/architect relationship. In this seminar, we will focus on the reasons why a strong owner/architect agreement is necessary, recommendations as to the format of the contract, and developing a basic understanding of the key provisions in owner/architect contracts.

October 28th | 9am - 3pm



Live ADA Day!

Complete your ADA Licensure Requirement in 1 Day with the Pacific ADA Center! AIA Members get $125 off our posted price, that's an over 85% savings. Just our way of saying “thank you” for being a member.

Non-Members -  $150       Members - $25

October 28th - 30th



Monterey Design Conference 2022

Clear your calendar for October 28 – 30. Join us in Monterey for this inspirational line-up of renowned architects and designers from around the world.  



November 3rd | 6pm - 9pm



2022 Design Awards Gala

We will be hosting the ceremony both in person and virtually, so regardless of how you choose to attend, we are excited to welcome you. Seats are limited in the theater, so be sure to reserve yours soon!

December 15th | 6pm - 8pm



Member Appreciation Party

Enjoy some good drinks, great food catered by Gather, and fun conversation with fellow members at this year's Member Appreciation Party! Not only will we be announcing our incoming Board members, we will also be using this time to reminisce over the last few year's, and celebrate how much the chapter has grown.

Emergency Escape and Rescue Openings - Ladder Pads by Jonathan Clark

I wanted to pick up on something that Kerwin brought up in his last article with his footnote relating to access to emergency escape and rescue openings (EEROs).  About ten years ago or so we started getting comments back from different fire agencies about the need for “ladder pads”. So if you haven’t had any experience with providing access to EEROs this article is intended to at least make you aware of what has been taking hold in the Bay Area over the last ten years or so.

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ABI August 2022: Billings continue to grow at architecture firms

Business conditions remained generally strong at architecture firms in August. The Architecture Billings Index (ABI) score for the month ticked back up to 53.3 from 51.0 in July, as more firms reported an increase in billings. Inquiries into new projects also increased modestly in August from July, while the value of new design contracts held steady at the same rate of growth it has been at for the last two months. Many firms are still struggling to find enough employees to meet the amount of work they have coming in.

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Architect - Oakland, CA

Lowney Architecture is hiring Project Architects to join our Oakland team to work on Commercial, Hospitality, and/or Multi-Family projects. Applicants must be highly organized and detail oriented. Must excel in working collaboratively and effectively with the ability to work on fast-paced projects through all phases of the project delivery, while fostering team spirit and an atmosphere of teaching and learning.

Junior Designer - Bay Area, CA

See Arch is seeking a Junior Designer with 1-3 years of experience to join its (currently remote) team in the San Francisco Bay Area. Work will involve all phases of development and close collaboration with clients, consultants and our team for residential, commercial and hospitality projects. See Arch will support the pursuit of your architectural license if this applies to you. See Arch offers a flexible, four day work week and is committed to maintaining a sustainable work- life balance for its team.

Project Manager - Commercial - San Francisco, CA

William Duff Architects (WDA) is looking for a Project Manager with 7 years of experience to join our Commercial Practice. We are an award-winning, inclusive architecture firm, comprised of bright, creative, motivated people. Built as a people-based practice, we were recognized as the only architecture firm to make it on the San Francisco Business Times Best Places to Work List (2020, 2022). With capabilities in multiple sectors, we specialize in residential, workplace, hospitality, and retail across the Bay Area and beyond. We offer competitive salaries, full benefits, a transit-friendly brand-new workplace, and opportunities for professional growth.

Designer/Job Captain - Oakland, CA

Are you interested in joining a collaborative, community-based architectural practice that uses imagination and creativity on challenging projects? Do you want to work in a firm small enough to participate in all aspects of design and management, large enough to take on significant civic and institutional work, and committed to the professional growth of each employee? Are you seeking to grow professionally while being recognized for your contributions?