AIACV
A Component of the American Institute of Architects
Walking tour that explores and explains 20th century climate features on downtown Sacramento buildings.If you’ve ever seen design “ornaments” on buildings and thought they were just aesthetic decoration—think again! This walking tour will expose attendees to buildings in downtown Sacramento from architects Sim van der Ryn, Peter Calthorpe and others from the 1970’s and early […]
Tour Paul's Place prior to it's opening, and learn about the vision and collaboration behind this innovative project.Paul's Place, a project designed by Maria Ogrydziak, AIA for Davis Community Meals and Housing (DCMH), is a beautiful, new, multi-functional, four-story building designed to serve the most vulnerable individuals living homeless in Davis by providing housing and […]
Join us for a presentation, small bites, and a tour of the French-inspired wine bar, Franquette and The Block.Bite of Design brings together designers, owners, and chefs to share the inspiration behind their restaurants. We are excited to feature Franquette, a French-inspired wine bar and cafe brought to you by the team behind Michelin-rated restaurant, […]
How Equity in the Design of Healthcare Facilities Can Improve Access to Quality Healthcare. Presented by AIACV's AAH & EDI Committee.This community-focused event features panelists Victoria Vicente from UC Davis Health, Rashon Lane from Sutter Health, and Carol Corr, AIASF Health + Science Committee member/former AIASF Board member.Panelists will discuss the history of healthcare equity, […]
A presentation and panel discussion focused on the re-invention of our regional commercial strips into workforce housing.Presented by the AIA Central Valley Civic Engagement Team's Housing Task Force and CivicWell.The strip was once the glue that held the post World War II suburban dream together, but no more. Once, the strip was where we cruised, […]
As part of Experience Architecture 2022, AIA Central Valley is planning to host an Architecture Firm Open House Night, scheduled for Thursday, Oct 13th, from 5:30 - 7 PM. The event provides an opportunity to open your doors to the general public. AIA will provide welcome signs. Plan to have staff on-hand to meet and […]
An evening where architecture firms open their doors to the general public to share their firm and what makes them unique.Interested in a career in architecture or curious about the places and spaces where architects design their projects? Join us for Architecture Firm Open Houses—an evening to meet architects, see displays of their work, learn […]
Experience architecture through photography! View entries to this year’s public Architectura Obscura Competition.In collaboration with Comstock's Magazine and Dreyfuss + Blackford Architects Experience architecture through photography! View entries to this year’s public Architectura Obscura Competition, which challenged photographers to submit images that “reveal the process” of design. Both the exhibit and reception will take place […]
: A family-friendly activity designed to help children learn about architecture.A family-friendly activity designed to help children 12 and under learn about architecture through children’s books on architecture and hands-on activities including building, sketching and coloring. The event will have three stations: - a book reading and hands-on activity from the Chapter’s Architecture by the […]
