Building at the Edge: Codes and Best Practices for Wildfire-Prone Areas
American Institute of Architects
In-Person or Live Streaming
As wildfires grow more intense, designing in California’s Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI) demands informed, resilient solutions. This session explores key WUI codes—especially Chapter 7A of the California Building Code—and offers practical strategies for compliance. Learn from real-world examples and gain insights on ignition-resistant materials, construction techniques, and design best practices to create safer, code-compliant buildings in fire-prone zones. Whether you’re designing homes, public facilities, or community plans, this session equips you to build at the edge with confidence.
Join us for networking after each session from 11:30 a.m. to Noon.
Cost:
Rates are the same In-Person or Live Streaming
Per Session
- APA/Speaker Series Partner Organization Member: $25.00
- APA Young & Emerging Planner (YEP) (under 35): $20.00
- Non-Member: $35.00
All Six Sessions
- APA/Speaker Series Partner Organization Member: $120.00
- APA Young & Emerging Planner (YEP) (under 35): $85.00
- Non-Member: $180.00
AICP Certificate Maintenance
- CM | 2.0 | Approved
Additional Details
Event Cost - See rates above
APA member cost - See rates above
CM Credits - 2
Credits pending or approved - Approved
Speaker names
- Derek Labrecque, Partner, JKAE architecture + interiors + engineering
- Representative from the Tahoe Truckee Unified School District
(invited) - Representative from AIA Committee on the Environment (invited)
Moderator:
- Melisa Gaudreau, Associate Principal, Page & Turnbull and AIA Central Valley President
Organizer
Annual Speaker Series
