One of the West Coast's only galleries devoted solely to the exploration of architecture and design, the AIA San Francisco Gallery specializes in exhibitions showcasing the best of Bay Area design talent, while also exploring issues of national and international concern. Each month, panel discussions explore the issues and themes presented within the current exhibition.

HOURS
The gallery is free and open to the public Monday through Friday from 9:00 am-5:00 pm. Opening receptions are held the first Thursday of the month when there is a new exhibition, from 5:30-7:30 pm. All are welcome.

CURRENT EXHIBITION


A Competition for Zero Net Energy Urban Architecture

Architecture at Zero is an international open ideas competition with a focus on the specific challenges of creating urban zero net energy (ZNE) buildings. The competition seeks creative and feasible approaches to urban ZNE building to broaden the conversation around how a site zero net energy project will be approached now and in the future. Further, it seeks to raise the profile of ZNE building among built-environment professionals, students, and the general public in California and beyond.

All entries will be displayed at the AIA San Francisco gallery, 130 Sutter Street, Suite 600, San Francisco from December 8, 2011- January 27, 2012.  Note that the gallery will be closed December 22, 2011 - January 2, 2012.

Architecture at Zero Jury:
Susan Szenasy, Editor in Chief, Metropolis Magazine
Bob Berkebile, FAIA, BNIM
Lawrence Scarpa, FAIA, Brooks + Scarpa Architecture
Allison Williams, FAIA, Perkins + Will
Stephen Selkowitz, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL)
 

PAST EXHIBITIONS
Click here for a complete list of past exhibitions.