2025 Lecture Series - AIA - East Bay Chapter

2025 Lecture Series

This dynamic speaker series delves into the essential elements of collaboration between architects and their consultants. Each month, we explore a new theme critical to successful projects through moderated discussions that are interactive and engaging. With a focus on live Q&A, attendees will gain actionable insights into fostering trust, enhancing communication, and achieving design excellence through collaboration.

Table of Contents

Historic Preservation | May 15th

 

Preserving the Past, Designing the Future: Working with Preservation Consultants

How do you balance innovation with historic integrity? Join us for a dynamic discussion where architects and preservation consultants share real-world strategies for blending modern design with the rich stories of the past. Learn how to navigate regulations, leverage historic tax credits, and turn constraints into creative opportunities that elevate your projects.

Kent Royle, Wong Logan Architects | Architect
James Heilbronner, RA, NCARB, AIA, Architectural Dimensions | Architect
Mark Hulbert, Preservation Architecture | Consultant
Peter Burkoltz, Page & Turnbull | Consultant

Lighting | June 17th

 

Illuminating Design: Partnering with Lighting Consultants for Brighter Projects

Great lighting is more than just illumination—it’s a powerful design tool. Join us for an engaging discussion on how architects and lighting consultants collaborate to balance aesthetics, efficiency, and technical precision. Gain insights on integrating lighting early in the design process to enhance form, function, and atmosphere in every space you create!

Litha Zuber, Gensler | Architect
Kai Jaffe, 16500 | Consultant

Green Energy | July 15th

 

Designing the Future: Collaborative Strategies for Sustainable and Innovative Architecture

Join us for an inspiring discussion on how architects and sustainability consultants can unite to craft groundbreaking designs that push the boundaries of innovation while staying eco-conscious. Learn to create spaces that are as sustainable as they are visionary!

Katie Ackerly, David Baker Architects | Architect
Dan Johnson, Streamline Green Inc. | Consultant
Sharon Block, Bright Green Strategies inc. | Consultant

Structural Engineering | August 21st

 

Building Strong Foundations: Enhancing Collaboration for Safe and Efficient Design

Unlock the power of seamless collaboration between architects and structural engineers! Explore how clear communication and shared goals lead to stronger, safer, and more efficient designs that stand the test of time.

Mark Donahue, Lowney Architects | Architect
Jeff Moore, Greenwood and Moore | Consultant
Anthony Dente, Verdant Structural Engineers | Consultant

Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing (MEP) | September 18th

 

Seamless Systems, Smarter Design: Architects & MEP Collaboration

When do MEP systems become design roadblocks, and when do they unlock new possibilities? Hear firsthand how architects and MEP consultants navigate complex challenges—solving coordination conflicts, avoiding costly surprises, and ensuring performance without sacrificing design intent. From innovative problem-solving to real-world case studies, discover how the right collaboration keeps projects running smoothly and buildings functioning beautifully.

Alyse Falconer, Point Energy Innovations | Architect
Gregory R. Mottola, Bohlin Cywinski Jackson | Architect
Paul McGrath, Meyers+ Engineers | Consultant

Landscape Design | October 16th

 

A Natural Balance: Seamless Integration of Architecture and Landscape Design

What happens when architecture and nature work as one? Hear from the experts how architects and landscape designers transform rigid boundaries into seamless, living environments. Through real-world projects and behind-the-scenes stories, discover how thoughtful collaboration turns site constraints into opportunities, balances sustainability with aesthetics, and creates spaces that don’t just sit in nature—but belong to it.

Eric Haesloop, Turnbull Griffin Haesloop Architects | Architect
Sarah Keuhl, EinwillerKuehl Landscape Architecture | Consultant
Sara Peschel, Groundworks Office Landscape Architects | Consultant
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