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The American Institute of Architects has been advancing the value of architects & architecture for over 150 years. We are the CA Central Coast Chapter.

AIA Central Coast Chapter meets for monthly networking and resource sharing meetings. AIA CCC also sponsors San Luis Obispo’s famous annual I Madonnari Street painting festival, as well as offering art grants to local schools and an annual scholarship to a deserving Cal Poly Architecture Student.

10/16/2026

🤖 AI IS CHANGING AEC. ARE WE READY?

From design and documentation to construction and education, artificial intelligence is transforming the way we work. But what does that really mean for the future of our profession?

🏛️ Join AIA California Central Coast for a special interactive roundtable exploring AI's growing influence on the architecture, engineering, and construction industry.

💬 We're bringing together perspectives from:

🔹 Nick Osterbur | Independent AI Expert
🔹 Arsh Gupta | Cal Poly Student & AI Agent Developer
🔹 Jeff Perrson | AUMX & Jack Handley Construction
🔹 Sean Walton | Founding Senior Architect, ArchiBoost AI

Let's talk about what's working, what's next, and how we can prepare for the changes ahead!

✨ BONUS: Stay after the roundtable for an optional presentation with Sean of ArchiBoost AI, exploring AI tools designed specifically for architects.

📅 Wednesday, October 21
🕦 11:45 AM
📍 Madonna Inn | San Luis Obispo
🤖 ArchiBoost AI Presentation | 1:15–1:45 PM

Whether you're embracing AI or still figuring out where it fits, your perspective belongs in this conversation!

🔗 RSVP through the link in our bio.

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10/02/2026

The 2026 AIA California Central Coast Design Awards are officially open for submissions! 🏆

This is your opportunity to share the work shaping our region and showcase the creativity, problem-solving, and design excellence coming from the Central Coast architecture community.

Whether your project is built or unbuilt, large or small, we want to see the ideas worth recognizing.

📅 Entries due November 2, 2026

Designed Here. Recognized Here.

Submit your work and be part of the conversation.

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09/26/2026

Save the dates! 🏆

The 2026 AIA California Central Coast Design Awards are coming this fall, celebrating the projects, ideas, and design thinking shaping our Central Coast architecture community.

📅 Oct. 2 — Submission materials released
📅 Nov. 2 — Entries due
📅 Dec. 2 — Awards Ceremony at the AIACCC Holiday Party

Designed Here. Recognized Here.

More submission details coming soon.

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09/23/2026

Studying for the ARE? Your mindset matters, too. 🧠

Join AIA California Central Coast for a Meet & Greet with Mel Sharpe exploring confidence, focus, and the mindset behind navigating the ARE.

The evening includes a short introductory talk, open Q&A, networking, and light refreshments.

This Thursday!

📅 Sept. 24 | 5–6 PM
📍 PBK Office, San Luis Obispo

Bring your questions and connect with fellow aspiring architects working toward licensure.

Register using the QR code on the flyer.

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07/02/2026

🌿🍹 The Alphabet Soup Summer Mixer is back!

Hosted collaboratively by AIACCC, CCID, and CCGBC, this annual gathering celebrates the relationships that strengthen our local design and building industry.

✨ No presentations.

✨ No continuing education.

✨ Just great people, great conversations, food, drinks, and one beautiful summer evening in the gardens.

Whether you're an architect, interior designer, engineer, contractor, student, or industry partner, we'd love to see you there.

📅 Wednesday, July 8

🕠 5:30–7:30 PM

📍 Dallidet Adobe & Gardens

🎟️ FREE | Open to everyone interested in the design & building community, just RSVP on Eventbrite, check out our linktree, or scan the qr code.

Come reconnect with old friends, meet new colleagues, and enjoy one of the Central Coast's favorite summer networking events.

06/10/2026

Join the Home Builders Association of the Central Coast () and AIACCC for a relaxed evening of connection and conversation at AirVol Block in San Luis Obispo.

This free joint membership mixer brings together professionals from across the architecture, building, and construction community for informal networking in a unique outdoor setting. Hosted by AirVol Block, the evening will include food, drinks, music, and opportunities to learn more about current products and projects shaping the region and time to connect.

Whether you're a longtime member or new to HBACC or AIA, this is a great opportunity to strengthen relationships, meet colleagues across disciplines, and enjoy a summer evening with the Central Coast building community.

Scan the qr code to register.

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San Luis Obispo, CA
93401

Website

http://www.aiacentralcoast.org/

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