Affordable housing approved in Castro Valley despite opposition
This article is originally written by Peter Hegarty on EastBayTimes Alameda Count supervisors have cleared the way for the construction of a 72-unit affordable apartment…
Month: October 2020
City of Lafayette seeks volunteers for vacancy on the Design Review Commission
The Lafayette City Council is soliciting applicants to fill two vacancies on the Design Review Commission. The five‐member body is responsible for matters relating to…
KTGY-Designed New Affordable Housing Community for Seniors Welcomes Residents at Alameda Point
Developed by Eden Housing and City of Alameda, Corsair Flats is the first building constructed at Alameda Point’s Site A ALAMEDA, Calif. – Eden Housing,…
2020-21 AIA East Bay Board of Directors Nomination
AIA East Bay holds elections once every year for open Board positions. Board members serve two year terms and when members terms are up they…
Architectural billings slowdown moderated in September
A slight improvement in business conditions has led to fewer architecture firms reporting declining billings, according to a new report today from The American Institute…
Welch ARE Scholarship Opportunity Deadline Approaching
In recognition of Paul Welch Jr.’s distinguished and lengthy career of service to architects and the architectural profession, this scholarship program was created to celebrate…
Practical Considerations
By Jim Castles IS THE CERTIFICATE OF MERIT STATUTE (CCP 411.35) EFFECTIVE; SHOULD IT BE CHANGED AND HOW CAN DESIGN PROFESSIONALS PROTECT THEMSELVES CCP 411.35…
ABI August 2020: Architecture firm billings still show little sign of improvement
Many firms are finding that fewer proposals are converting to active projects since pandemic’s start Business conditions remained stalled at architecture firms in August, with…
Demystifying California Code Changes
Erick Mikiten, AIA, LEED-AP Before becoming a Building Standards Commissioner in 2012, the timing of the various blue and yellow code book pages that were…
#EQxD2020 – Architect Registration Examination (ARE) Challenge Scholarship Program
The ARE Challenge Scholarship Program recognizes that the effort and expense of the architectural licensing process as a barrier to achieving this professional milestone and…