American Institute of Architects, San Francisco Chapter Featured Events

Housing

The Housing Committee aspires to engage and educate members and the community through discussion, events, and informal sharing of expertise. Our primary focus is affordable housing, but we welcome discussion of issues relevant to housing for those of all income levels.

Meets: 2nd Tuesday of the month
AIA San Francisco, 130 Sutter Street, Suite 600


Events

  • Committee

    Going Small: Microunits in San Francisco (2 HSW)

    San Francisco recently adopted legislation to allow housing units as small as 220 square feet. How will these units add to San Francisco’s housing stock, and what are the design opportunities and potential pitfalls?

    Speakers

    • David Baker, David Baker + Partners
    • Bob Herman, HCL Architecture
    • Patrick Kennedy, Panoramic Interests
    • Scott Wiener, San Francisco Supervisor
    • Tim Colen, San Francisco Housing Action Coalition

    Co-presented by the AIA San Francisco Housing Committee and SFHAC.

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  • Committee

    What Does Prop C Mean for San Francisco? (2 HSW)

    In November 2012, San Francisco voters passed Prop. C, creating $1.2 billion in funding for affordable housing. How did Prop. C get over the finish line? And what does its passage mean for San Francisco?

    Speakers

    • Dan Adams, Mayor’s Office of Housing
    • Peter Cohen, Council of Community Housing Organizations
    • Oz Erickson, Emerald Fund
    • Sean Keighran, Residential Builders Association
    • Sarah Karlinsky, SPUR

    Co-presented by the AIA San Francisco Housing Committee and SFHAC.

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