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Since 1857, the AIA has represented the professional interests of America's architects.

The AIA Long Beach / South Bay Chapter of the American Institute of Architects is the local voice of the profession and is dedicated to serving and inspiring its members and the public through education, advocacy, and design excellence. As AIA members, over 77,000 licensed architects, emerging professionals, and allied partners express their commitment to excellence in design and livability in our nation's buildings and communities. Members adhere to a code of ethics and professional conduct that assures the client, the public, and colleagues of an AIA-member architect's dedication to the highest standards in professional practice.

25/09/2026

Thank you to our 2026 GOLD LEVEL sponsor FiberTite!

Click here to learn more about FiberTite and AIA LBSB sponsorship opportunities: https://bit.ly/4v6svh7

23/09/2026

Coastal Custom Residential Architects Network (C-CRAN)

Living on the Edge: Coastal Residential Design Awards Celebration

Thursday, October 1 from 5:00 - 7:30 pm

Don't miss this fantastic event! Celebrate exceptional California coastal residential design with AIA LB/SB, featuring juror insights from Frances Anderton and Jennifer Siegal, award-winning projects & more. This wonderful evening is sponsored by Gold Partners' Western Window Openings and Delta Millworks.

Members, watch for an email with your promo code.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/LivingOnTheEdgeAwards

Western Architectural Openings

21/09/2026

Architect Registration Examination (ARE) Scholarship

Supporting Your Path to Licensure
The AIA Long Beach/South Bay Architect Registration Examination (ARE) Scholarship supports Associate AIA members as they work toward licensure in California. By helping offset the cost of examinations, study resources, and related licensing expenses, the scholarship invests in emerging professionals as they complete the licensure process and prepare to expand their impact on the architectural profession and the communities they serve.

Up to two (2) ARE Scholarships will be awarded annually.

Scholarship Award
Each Scholarship Recipient is eligible to receive reimbursement of up to $1,000 for eligible licensing expenses.

Eligible expenses include:
ARE study materials
ARE preparation courses
Registration fees for successfully passed ARE divisions
Registration fee for the successfully passed California Supplemental Examination (CSE)
NCARB Record fees
California Architects Board (CAB) licensing-related fees

Applications Due by October 31, 2026

Click here to learn about eligibility requirements and apply now: https://lnkd.in/g77cV9AW

18/09/2026

Schultz House, Naples, Long Beach

Jeannette Architects is a personal, family owned, female majority architectural firm specializing in designing new homes, remodeling homes, and ADU’s... that’s all they do, and they're very passionate about making it a wonderful experience for you and your family. Since starting Jeannette Architects over 20 years ago, they've successfully designed and enhanced more than 800 homes in Southern California and neighboring states. They have excellent relationships with local city and county officials and can recommend qualified contractors for your project and can steer you clear of that “bad experience” so many homeowners have with home improvement.

They craft beautiful homes, guide our clients through a detailed and organized process, build trust, and provide support from design through construction. Together, they create innovative and sustainable designs that bring you pride and happiness.

18/09/2026

Thank you to our 2026 GOLD LEVEL Sponsor P2S

Click here to learn more about P2S and AIA LBSB sponsorship opportunities: https://bit.ly/4v6svh7

16/09/2026

Living on the Edge: Coastal Residential Design Awards Celebration

Celebrate the Best of California Coastal Residential Design

Join AIA Long Beach/South Bay on October 1 from 5–7:30 pm for a very special evening celebrating the winners of the 2026 Living on the Edge – Coastal CRAN Design Awards, honoring outstanding residential architecture along the California coast.

Hosted at Western Architectural Openings Santa Monica Design Studio, the evening will bring together architects, designers, industry partners, and friends for a celebration of exceptional coastal residential design—with plenty of time to connect over drinks and appetizers.

A highlight of the evening will be a special presentation by Living on the Edge jurors Frances Anderton and Jennifer Siegel, who will share their perspectives on this year’s submissions, the qualities and ideas that rose to the top, and the evolving story of residential design along California’s coast. Together, they will also present the 2026 awards and recognize this year’s winning projects and design teams.

With an inspiring setting, two distinguished jurors, exceptional architecture, and a room full of colleagues and friends, this promises to be a memorable celebration of design, place, and life along the California coast.

Valet parking will be provided.

We hope you’ll join us for this special evening!

Register now: https://bit.ly/LivingOnTheEdgeAwards

Venue, valet parking, food & beverages are generously hosted by our premier partner, Western Architectural Openings!

Award certificates and swag are generously provided by our premier partner, Delta Millworks!

11/09/2026

Sustainable Homes Tour- There's still time to register!

Presented by AIA Long Beach/South Bay's Committee on the Environment (COTE) and USGBC California — a self-guided tour of four of Long Beach's premier sustainable homes and ADUs.
Led by the architect and engineer homeowners themselves, this tour offers a firsthand look at high-performance renovations, all-electric homes, and thoughtfully integrated ADUs — real-world strategies for energy efficiency, healthy materials, and reducing environmental impact.

Visit all four homes in any order and hear directly from the homeowners about lessons learned along the way. AIA members earn 3 LU/HSW.

Register today — home details and a map will be sent by email.: https://lnkd.in/gtFi2X8z

10/09/2026

Thank you to our 2026 GOLD LEVEL Sponsor Loewen Windows and Doors

Click here to learn more about Loewen and AIA LBSB sponsorship opportunities: https://bit.ly/4v6svh7

08/09/2026

Join AIA Long Beach/South Bay's Committee on the Environment (COTE) and US Green Building Council California (USGBC-CA) for a special tour showcasing four of Long Beach's premier sustainable homes and ADUs. AIA members will receive 3 LU/HSW.

Explore four exceptional residences and accessory dwelling units (ADUs) that demonstrate thoughtful design, energy efficiency, healthy materials, and innovative strategies for reducing environmental impact. From high-performance renovations to cutting-edge all-electric homes and beautifully integrated ADUs, this tour will highlight practical, real-world solutions for creating more resilient and sustainable communities.

At each stop, homeowners—each with extensive knowledge and firsthand experience in sustainable design—will be on hand to share the strategies incorporated into their homes, discuss lessons learned, and answer questions. Their insights will provide a unique behind-the-scenes look at how sustainable design principles translate into comfortable, healthy, and high-performing living environments.

Whether you're an architect, designer, homeowner, student, or simply curious about sustainable living, this is a unique opportunity to experience some of the region's most forward-thinking residential projects firsthand.

Register now and all of the details on the four featured homes, including a map, will be emailed to you soon!

Learn more: https://bit.ly/SustainableHomeTour

04/09/2026

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humnlab+ architecture / is a a design+build lab originally founded in 2005, by local native, bryan winters under the impression that evoking the human spirit through architecture awakens the child in all of us. Their current work has been both acclaimed and published, both nationally and internationally, for its use of sustainable design, as well as use of the the five principles of architecture, the practice performs. Having more than a decade of design + build experience, provides Mr. Winters with the depth and knowledge needed to be a well rounded professional.

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