AIA Oregon Fellows: Tee Off for a Cause at the Chris White Golf Tournament

The annual Chris White Golf Tournament on September 19 is more than just a day on the links; it's an opportunity for AIA Oregon Fellows to connect, celebrate, and give back to the future of our profession. We invite you to join us at the beautiful Langdon Farms Golf Club for a day dedicated to camaraderie and supporting the Chris White Memorial Scholarship.

2024 Scholarship Recipient Savannah Sinowitz

This isn't your typical tournament. It's a chance to step away from the daily demands of your practice and reconnect with fellow architects in a relaxed, scenic setting. Share stories and insights with peers who have shaped the architectural landscape of our state, all while enjoying some friendly competition. Your participation directly benefits the Chris White Memorial Scholarship fund, funding the next generation of architects and helping them realize their dreams. These scholarships are vital for inspiring future leaders and ensuring a vibrant future for our field.

We know your time is valuable. That’s why we’ve designed this event to be both rewarding and efficient. Whether you play as an individual, with a partner, or as a foursome, you'll be contributing to a cause that directly impacts the growth and success of architecture in Oregon. Your presence not only honors the legacy of Chris White, a beloved mentor and leader in our community, but also reinforces your commitment to nurturing the very best of our profession.

Join us on September 19 at Langdon Farms. It’s a day to play, connect, and invest in the future of Oregon architecture.

Upcoming Digital "Understanding the 2025 OEESC" Series

Presented by Eric Hall and Yasmeen Sudareswaran of Eric Hall Architects, these courses are developed by architects to tackle our as yet unknown challenges with the new 2025 Oregon Energy Efficiency Specialty Code (OEESC).  Join us as we discover the intricacies together. This series intends to take a very Architecture-centric approach to the new changes in the Energy Code as the central organizer of the coursework, designed around Com-Check’s process to help us build in-house expertise and reduce the need to rely on outside consultants.

This is not a broad overview, but a step-by-step, in-the-trenches series of coursework to share what we understand about how new code standards will be applied to each commercial project. While we may not have all the answers as we collectively navigate these changes, your participation should significantly advance your understanding and preparedness.

The courses will be presented weekly on Fridays at noon, with a two week break in August. There are a total of five main sessions, each worth 1 AIA LU|HSW apiece, with a bonus workshop at the end, where participants can put what they’ve learned into practice. Please note: If you end up having to miss a session, the recording will be available for you (but you will not get the CE for that session).

Registration is now closed.

Cost for the Five Course Series + Bonus Workshop
Includes 6 Hours of AIA LU|HSW
AIA and NOMA members - $125

Cost for the Five Course Series + Bonus Workshop
Includes 6 Hours of AIA LU|HSW
Non-Members - $225

7/25/25 Class 1 - Framework
1 AIA LU|HSW
This first session will focus on helping participants understand and navigate through the updated COMcheck tool, which reflects the new standards. You’ll learn how to use COMcheck to organize and evaluate energy code compliance requirements, laying the groundwork for future sessions which will explore areas of thermal bridging, air barrier, and energy credits. The course will also provide an overview of key changes in ASHRAE 90.1 2022, with a focus on how they influence design decisions and project documentation.

8/1/25 Class 2 - Building Insulating Enclosure + Thermal Bridging
1 AIA LU|HSW
This second session will focus on understanding the new thermal bridging requirements and how to evaluate them using COMcheck. Our guest instructor will be Dave Young from RDH Building Science, Inc. Participants will learn about Psi and Chi factors, their role in envelope performance, and how they affect early design decisions and documentation. The course will also demonstrate methods for documenting compliance with thermal bridging requirements in COMcheck.

8/8/25 Class 3 - Air Barrier
1 AIA LU|HSW
This third session will focus on air barrier compliance, with an emphasis on documentation strategies and performance thresholds. Participants will learn how to demonstrate air barrier compliance using COMcheck and how envelope intersections play a key role in successful detailing and code approval.

8/15/25 Class 4 - Energy Credits
1 AIA LU|HSW
This fourth session will explore the newly required energy credits and how they can be managed through COMcheck. Participants will learn how to document energy credits based on project-specific decisions and gain insights into how credits influence early design strategy and coordination between architects and contractors/consultants.

9/5/25 Class 5 - Low Hanging Fruit and Strategies
1 AIA LU|HSW
This fifth session takes a practical look at selecting and documenting the most achievable (“low-hanging fruit”) energy credits. Participants will also receive a sample project scenario to be used to test attendees understanding of the new 2025 COMcheck.

9/12/25 Bonus Session 6 - Final Assembly of a Sample Project in COMcheck
1 AIA LU|HSW

This final session provides participants an opportunity to review and evaluate content from previous sessions using their completed COMcheck sample project. Projects will be discussed as a group to highlight different approaches, strategies, and areas of challenge. The session will also create space for discussion around the feasibility of current code requirements, as well as, opportunities for expanded design options for architects.