by May Lin Chang, AIA, COTE Member The built environment is the backdrop of our everyday modern life. As a central feature of human life, buildings furnish space in which to dwell, gather, work, trade, make, learn, heal, and celebrate. It is estimated globally every year 6.13 billion square meters of buildings are constructed to […]
2021 John Ellis / AIA Scholarship Recipient: Jennifer Peng
Congratulations to Jennifer Peng, 2021 recipient of the John Ellis Architectural Scholarship, with matching grant funds from National AIA. Jennifer is a Monterey Trail High School graduate and will be attending University of California Davis. When asked why she wants to become an architect, she replied: I took CADD sophomore year and that was when […]
Take the Time to Mentor
by Christopher Holt, AIA, Past President Knowledge Transfer through mentorship has always been important in the arts and trades. The ability of our profession to evolve and grow is driven by the unique relationship forged between a mentor and a mentee. This relationship is critical for the continued sustainability of Architecture as a profession. Despite […]
The Urgency of Now: Visionary Ed Mazria, FAIA
by Susan Rainer, AIAAIACV COTE Member Although we have not had a VISIONARY event for some time, Ed Mazria certainly qualifies as a leading edge thinker and innovator with enlightened ideas. In fact, he can be called a true pioneer in the movement to fight climate change – seeing that buildings are of top importance […]