Edhat StaffThe American Institute of Architects, Santa Barbara will be presenting its flags along State Street during the third week of August. The flag design features arches and arcades of Santa Barbara and emphasizes the importance of architecture relating to our beautiful surrounding environment. The original design was created by local architect Martha Gray, AIA and developed by the Flag Design Committee, chaired by past chapter president, Greg Rech, AIA.
The flags represent a ramp up to AIA Santa Barbara’s annual, self-guided tour of local architecture, ArchitecTours, to be held on October 7th from 10am to 4pm. This year’s tour will celebrate “Living with Water.” Our community benefits not only when water is managed as a limited resource, but also when water creates a multi-sensory experience within a structure, in a landscape or in a vista. It is the goal of this year’s tour to demonstrate how water can be successfully integrated into the built environment. This event draws attention to the extraordinary architectural legacy of Santa Barbara and the value of well-designed architecture. Equally, ArchitecTours highlights the expertise that AIA architects possess including a thorough understanding of urban design, sustainability, accessibility, structural improvements, building materials, and historic renovation. Making architecture more accessible to the public, the tour offers a rare opportunity for a behind-the-scenes look at these exceptional properties. Tour participants will observe first-hand how architects transform ordinary spaces into customized environments using a variety of design solutions, and be inspired on how to embrace water conservation and management in their homes.
Early bird tickets go on sale on August 15th for this unique event. The six projects on this year’s tour highlight the importance and elegance of living with water in Santa Barbara.
The flags represent a ramp up to AIA Santa Barbara’s annual, self-guided tour of local architecture, ArchitecTours, to be held on October 7th from 10am to 4pm. This year’s tour will celebrate “Living with Water.” Our community benefits not only when water is managed as a limited resource, but also when water creates a multi-sensory experience within a structure, in a landscape or in a vista. It is the goal of this year’s tour to demonstrate how water can be successfully integrated into the built environment. This event draws attention to the extraordinary architectural legacy of Santa Barbara and the value of well-designed architecture. Equally, ArchitecTours highlights the expertise that AIA architects possess including a thorough understanding of urban design, sustainability, accessibility, structural improvements, building materials, and historic renovation. Making architecture more accessible to the public, the tour offers a rare opportunity for a behind-the-scenes look at these exceptional properties. Tour participants will observe first-hand how architects transform ordinary spaces into customized environments using a variety of design solutions, and be inspired on how to embrace water conservation and management in their homes.
Early bird tickets go on sale on August 15th for this unique event. The six projects on this year’s tour highlight the importance and elegance of living with water in Santa Barbara.
- The tour will be held on October 7th from 10am to 4pm with a tour party from 4 – 6pm
- Early Bird Tickets – Early Bird, on sale through Tuesday, September 26: AIA Members & Seniors: $55; Public: $65; Full Price Tickets after September 26: AIA Members & Seniors: $70; Public: $80; Students: $25 Learn more…Eventbrite link for tickets.
- Five percent of the ticket proceeds earned by the event will be donated to a local nonprofit.
To learn more about the AIA Santa Barbara Chapter and to purchase tickets for ArchitecTours 2017, please visit our website http://www.aiasb.com/
About The American Institute of Architects
Founded in 1857, the American Institute of Architects consistently works to create more valuable, healthy, secure, and sustainable buildings, neighborhoods, and communities. Through nearly 300 state and local chapters, the AIA advocates for public policies that promote economic vitality and public wellbeing. Members adhere to a code of ethics and conduct to ensure the highest professional standards. The AIA provides members with tools and resources to assist them in their careers and business as well as engaging civic and government leaders and the public to find solutions to pressing issues facing our communities, institutions, nation and world. Visit www.aia.org. Visit us on Facebook to keep up to date on all ArchitecTours news!
About The American Institute of Architects
Founded in 1857, the American Institute of Architects consistently works to create more valuable, healthy, secure, and sustainable buildings, neighborhoods, and communities. Through nearly 300 state and local chapters, the AIA advocates for public policies that promote economic vitality and public wellbeing. Members adhere to a code of ethics and conduct to ensure the highest professional standards. The AIA provides members with tools and resources to assist them in their careers and business as well as engaging civic and government leaders and the public to find solutions to pressing issues facing our communities, institutions, nation and world. Visit www.aia.org. Visit us on Facebook to keep up to date on all ArchitecTours news!
