AIA East Bay

AIA East Bay Four Counties, One Community. AIA East Bay is a local chapter of AIA.

Take a dip at today's ! Welcome to Piedmont Community Aquatic Center by ELS Architecture and Urban Design (which is now...
06/13/2026

Take a dip at today's ! Welcome to Piedmont Community Aquatic Center by ELS Architecture and Urban Design (which is now open to the public!).

"For decades, the small East Bay city of Piedmont had dreamed of a new aquatics facility to replace a 1960s pool on a highly constrained site within the civic core. This extensively programmed complex is the culmination of that dream. The project was catalyzed in part by the 2020 closure of the existing pool, which had begun to leak and show cracks.

Amid robust participation from Piedmont’s highly engaged 11,000-person community, public workshops envisioned a multifunctional, wellness oriented hub that, in its materiality, usage, and circulation patterns, complements the adjacent high school, tennis courts, recreation facility, and performing-arts venue, forming what is effectively a major upgrade to the city’s entire civic center."

Join us for a tour of the newly opened Mosswood Park's new Community Center with LMS Architects! The park & center is i...
06/11/2026

Join us for a tour of the newly opened Mosswood Park's new Community Center with LMS Architects! The park & center is inclusive of a diverse community of users, accessible, flexible in use, & thoughtfully designed. The new building integrates thoughtfully within the park context; enhancing visibility, security & connectivity with adjacent uses, while preserving and protecting the verdant, pastoral setting & popular recreation amenities that the park provides. The new building project creates a “state-of-the art” facility that will foster community, wellness, recreation & learning. The building will meet programming, life safety & accessibility requirements within an efficient footprint, to minimize negative impact to the park experience and mature canopy trees.

Spaces are limited - register here: https://aiaeb.org/calendar/ #!event/2026/6/18/mosswood-park-community-center-design-tour

Join us for a panel discussion designed to help young professionals in preparing for networking and interviewing in thei...
06/10/2026

Join us for a panel discussion designed to help young professionals in preparing for networking and interviewing in their early career.

This event aims to address the social barriers that young professionals face upon networking and interviewing for the first time in order to help them advocate for themselves and find firms that align with their professional goals and values.

RSVP here: https://aiaeb.org/calendar/ #!event/2026/6/24/interviewing-for-values-aligned-work-1-5-lu

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our tour of the new Piedmont Pool facilities! We enjoyed exploring this impressi...
06/10/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our tour of the new Piedmont Pool facilities! We enjoyed exploring this impressive community facility and learning about the design, planning, and construction that brought the project to life.

A special thank you to our co-host, Willdan, for helping make this event possible, and to ELS Architecture and Urban Design for their fantastic design!

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our tour of the new Piedmont Pool facilities! We enjoyed exploring this impressi...
06/10/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our tour of the new Piedmont Pool facilities! We enjoyed exploring this impressive community facility and learning about the design, planning, and construction that brought the project to life.

A special thank you to our co-host, Willdan, for helping make this event possible, and to the project team for sharing their insights.

Please join us on Thursday June 18th for a presentation on starting your licensure journey with the AIA California Licen...
06/10/2026

Please join us on Thursday June 18th for a presentation on starting your licensure journey with the AIA California Licensing Advisor, Justine Weigl.

Learn more and register here: https://aiaeb.org/calendar/ #!event/2026/6/18/your-licensure-journey-1-lu

CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS!New World Architects' is looking for volunteers to help mentor the next generation of architects thr...
06/09/2026

CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS!

New World Architects' is looking for volunteers to help mentor the next generation of architects through their 2026 Summer Camp! For over a decade, this program has been breaking down barriers and providing access to resources for middle school students from underrepresented communities, empowering them to explore the world of architecture and design.

Learn more and sign up here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdLLaqbSDkBha4p3PJCAblmPcq7ZcQRc0wHS_F7w4dl3UHZ5w/viewform

Join us for an evening discussion that dives deeper into ELD and includes a live demo!This course will cover the lessons...
06/08/2026

Join us for an evening discussion that dives deeper into ELD and includes a live demo!

This course will cover the lessons learned from over 20 case studies regarding Electronic Leak Detection (ELD) quality control testing as part of new construction, forensic testing in existing buildings with active leaks, and continuous moisture monitoring for conventional roofing. Participants will learn about the principles outlined in the ASTM Standard Guide D7877 and ASTM Standard Practice D8231 and will be able to identify common causes for moisture intrusion.

Register here: https://aiaeb.org/calendar/ #!event/2026/2/4/lessons-learned-from-eld-testing-and-continuous-monitoring-1-5-lu-hsw

Happy and welcome to MLK Shelter by Baran Studio Architecture!"The MLK Shelter is a permanent supportive housing commu...
06/06/2026

Happy and welcome to MLK Shelter by Baran Studio Architecture!

"The MLK Shelter is a permanent supportive housing community in downtown Oakland, created to address the urgent crisis of homelessness. On a long-neglected triangular parking lot, the project delivers 88 prefabricated studio units, each with a private kitchen and bath, supported by a rooftop terrace, lounge, and co-working spaces. The result is a dignified living environment that balances privacy with community.

Prefabricated volumetric wood modules made construction faster, more cost-effective, and less wasteful, proving that efficient delivery can align with high design standards. Eliminating on-site parking and locating the project in a transit-rich, walkable neighborhood reinforces sustainable urban living and connects residents to services and opportunity."

Photography by Benedicte Lassalle Photography.

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Oakland, CA
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