AIA East Bay

Congratulations to our Honors Award winner in Adaptive Reuse: Washington Street by Alexander Jermyn Architecture! "This project prioritizes sustainability and urban renewal at a small scale in downtown Calistoga. This 1,800 square foot reconstruction maintains the existing footprint of a former hair salon and transforms it into a leasable 1,300 square foot commercial space in the front, and a 500 square foot residential unit in the rear. The project significantly reduces its environmental footprint by preserving the century old existing concrete walls and redwood trusses, minimizing waste and resource consumption. Strategic installation of skylights introduce a layered approach to daylight. This fully electric building is designed with the goal of achieving net zero energy (NZE). This development supports small-scale urban density by reimagining existing spaces to enhance housing and appropriately sized commercial areas in the downtown region." Photography by Douglas Sterling Photography. View our other award recipients here: https://lnkd.in/gb--7BZN #aiaebdesignawards #architecture #design #AIA

Today's #FirmFriday is dedicated to our Student category Honor award winner - Seasonal Institute of Fire by Minghao Xu & Yining Ma. "The Seasonal Institute of Fire is an adaptive architectural project designed to integrate human activities with the natural rhythms of California’s wildfire-prone landscape. Inspired by the wisdom of Charles and Ray Eames, the project explores flexibility in architecture, responding to both the environment and the needs of the community." Learn more and view our other award recipients here: https://lnkd.in/gb--7BZN #aiaebdesignawards

Welcome to Eastshore Infill by Austin Sandy Architects - our Honor award winner in the Unbuilt category! "This project focuses on addressing the “missing middle”—housing types that fall between single-family homes and multi-family apartments. These middle-ground options fill a crucial gap needed to meet the diverse needs and income levels in Oakland. The Eastshore Infill project shows how a single-family lot can be transformed by adding a cluster of smaller, well-designed homes centered around courtyards. This approach increases residential density to improve housing availability while maintaining a high quality of life." Learn more and view our other award recipients here: https://lnkd.in/gb--7BZN #aiaebdesignawards

We are honored to announce our 2024 BEYOND award winner - Berkeley Chess School by Rangr Studio Architecture! "The school teaches for free where students would not otherwise have access to after-school programs, holds low-cost summer camps, and Friday night classes for kids throughout the year. BCS has been using teaching chess as a tool toward greater social equity for 40 years. We were asked to provide a space to their existing building that would fit in their 800sf front yard, to give the school an ADA compliant lift to their existing tournament room, a lobby, a waiting area of parents, and an additional classroom, all within the non-profit’s shoestring budget." Photography by Matthew Millman Photography. Learn more and view our other award recipients here: https://lnkd.in/gb--7BZN #aiaebdesignawards

We’re thrilled to share that one of EHDD’s talented Designers, Yining Ma, and her teammate Minghao Xu, have been honored with an AIA East Bay 2024 Design Award in the Student category! Their project, Seasonal Institute of Fire, reimagines how architecture can harmonize human activities with the rhythms of wildfire-prone landscapes in California. Drawing inspiration from Charles and Ray Eames, the project emphasizes flexibility, resilience, and a sustainable relationship between people and nature. Jury’s Comments: “This project is a beautiful architectural response to reconsider the relationship with the natural process. The entry impresses on many levels: the exploration of space, tectonics, and its compelling diagrams and illustration.” Yining shared: “This project is a proud moment that motivates future impactful work. Working alongside my teammate Minghao in a supportive studio allowed us to explore meaningful design strategies addressing wildfire resilience. It embodies our commitment to bridging architecture and nature, creating sustainable solutions that respond to real-world challenges.” We’re so proud of Yining for her dedication to impactful, meaningful design that addresses real-world challenges. Congratulations on this well-deserved recognition! Check out the full list of winners ? https://lnkd.in/gb--7BZN #StudentDesignAwards #Sustainability #Architecture #EHDD #DesignExcellence #AIAEastBay?

Enjoy some good drinks, great food catered by Gather, and fun conversation with fellow members as we close out the year with our annual Member Appreciation Party! Not only will we be announcing our new Board members, but we will also be updating members on some of our plans for the year ahead. RSVP here: https://lnkd.in/gudMiGAs

Thank you to everyone who made it to our 2024 Design Awards Gala on Thursday, and especially to those who participated in our first ever Fireside Chat with 3 of our distinguished judges! Our photographer, Marcus Edwards, was hard at work all evening capturing the festivities. We've included some of our favorite photos on our website (including a couple taken by our host Jill Bergman, FAIA), view them here: https://lnkd.in/gFmDEXRz Which ones are your favorites?

Thank you to everyone who attended our 16th Annual Design Awards Gala last night. ? For those who missed out on the festivities, we are excited to present to you our 2024 Design Awards Recipients! Excellent design creates ripple effects far beyond the project itself and these projects are a diverse group of visionary designs that push the boundaries of creativity, sustainability, and functionality. Congratulations to all recipients, and thank you to everyone who submitted a project this year. ? View award recipients here: https://lnkd.in/gs5RpuUw

You probably already have your tickets in hand for tonight's Design Awards, but do you have your tickets for our Member Appreciation Party? Enjoy some good drinks, great food catered by Gather, and fun conversation with fellow members as we close out the year! Not only will we be announcing our new Board members, but we will also be updating members on some of our plans for the year ahead. RSVP here: https://lnkd.in/gudMiGAs

Unlock the benefits of polymer modified asphalt for a healthier environment and a longer lasting roof! This course will teach the differences between steep slope shingle designs and different asphalt types. You will be able to identify how polymer modified asphalt can contribute to a healthier environment and a longer life cycle when compared with oxidized shingle products. We will explain the types of granules used to protect the asphalt shingles, with options to garner added sustainability to your roof! Register here: https://lnkd.in/gRS6kdEy