September 19th | 6pm - 7:30pm

2024 Lecture Series: Modular & Prefab

Explore how modular and prefabrication techniques are revolutionizing the built environment, offering flexibility, sustainability, and affordability, through projects such as the MacArthur Annex.

October 1st | 12pm - 1pm

Skin in the Game: Paths to Ownership (1 LU)

This panel discussion will focus on the business side of equity: how creating value in an A+D practice not only helps to attract and retain staff, but also, more importantly, provides paths to ownership. By creating equity and viable pathways for others to share the responsibilities and the rewards of owning and running a firm, founders can grow their business; plan for succession (and eventually, retirement), and/or leave behind a legacy.

October 3rd | 3pm - 4:30pm

Mosswood Park Community Center Design Tour

Join us for a construction tour of Mosswood Park’s new Community Center! The Park and Center will be inclusive of a diverse community of users, accessible, flexible in use, and thoughtfully designed. The building will meet programming, life safety and accessibility requirements within an efficient footprint, to minimize negative impact to the park experience and mature canopy trees.

October 10th | 6pm - 7:30pm

Starting Your Own Firm (1.5 LU)

Join our Young Architects Forum / Small Firm Forum round-table to discuss with three panelists their lessons learned from starting their own practice. After each architect gives a brief introduction of themselves, the meeting will evolve into an interactive session of questions and observations from those in attendance. This panel will be in person only, with no virtual component, so be sure to secure your tickets ASAP!

October 19th | 6pm - 7:30pm

2024 Lecture Series: Single Family

Join us for the final Lecture Series panel of the year!

This project type allows for the exploration of ideas at an intimate scale – join us for a discussion between architect and client about how projects such as “Butterfly House” came to be.

$2,000 Stipend & Free Technical Assistance for Your Project

We wanted to let you know about a valuable opportunity for your Alameda County projects. StopWaste, in partnership with Arup, is offering no-cost technical assistance and a $2,000 cash stipend to help you incorporate low-carbon building strategies.

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AIA Working for You: Protect Your Work by Copyrighting It

Architecture is the only profession that is educated, trained, and tested to protect the fragile interface between the natural and built environment. Protecting your valuable work is as fundamental a responsibility of your professional association as, say, being in the room during the development of new building code cycles.

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Climate Action: What You Can Do Right Now

The built environment is responsible for over 40% of global carbon emissions* and the architectural profession can greatly mitigate this impact through design. AIA California’s member-curated climate action resources are created by a diverse group of professionals with a deep understanding of climate science, policy, and sustainable practices.



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CA License Needs to Be Renewed?

This 3 course ADA bundle satisfies your CA licensure requirement on your own time.

Learn ADA online courses such as accessible hotels and restaurants, the trouble with accessibility, urban inclusiveness, and building inclusive communities.

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Project Manager - Danville / Hybrid, CA

FCGA is seeking collaborative, productive, and skilled candidates who possess the technical and leadership abilities to contribute to each project’s success. This position requires effective communication skills to build lasting relationships internally and externally with the FCGA team, clients, consultants, and strategic partners.

Intermediate Designer – Berkeley, CA

With several compelling new projects underway, we have an opportunity for candidates to further develop their skill sets and gain rich experience working with a small team through all stages of the design and delivery process. The ideal candidate is inspired by the legacy of modern architecture, has a passion for materials, fixtures, and finishes, and enough technical knowledge to assist in the development of full construction document packages.

Project Manager – Berkeley / Hybrid, CA

TRACHTENBERG ARCHITECTS is seeking an experienced individual for the role of Project Manager who will take a leading role in our projects. The position involves overseeing projects from Entitlements through Construction Administration. Responsibilities and salary are commensurate to one’s abilities and motivation. We take good care of our people.