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Saturday, February 21st

830 am- 530 pm [San Diego]
construction: 'James Hubbell at Colonia Esperanza'
H-Street Trolley stop (H-Street exit Freeway 5; Chula Vista)
info: 760-765-3427; lael@abac.com
detail: Ongoing building, gardening, tiling, working with children at an elementary school in Tijuana. Groups meet in Chula Vista and drive down for the day, returning by 530 pm. It is always interesting and you will meet great people. Architect James Hubbell brings everyone together to participate in the long-term creation of an organic architecture. Meeting point is the parking area of the H street Trolley in Chula Vista. Look for Jim's white mini van. Expect to arrive in the Colonia around 930 am, and work until 3 to 4 pm. In general, it's helpful if you bring work gloves, a straw hat and/or any general tools, like a drill, hammer or sander. We take a lunch break from noon to 1 pm. Bring your own lunch. Beginners and professionals are welcome. You can bring your kids! Bring a Friend – Bring Two! A $10.00 donation is helpful for paying material costs. More info? review www.americasfoundation.net.

930 am [San Diego]
lecture: 'A 24-Hour Design Team'
New School of Architecture (1249 F Street; downtown San Diego)
info: 619-224-8584 [FSDA]; tradinlady@cox.net
detail: Pamela and Hector Magnus (Architects).

945 am [San Diego]
tour: 'Center City Development'
SDHC-1 (Casa de Balboa; 1649 El Prado; Balboa Park)
info: 619-232-6203; events1@sandiegohistory.org
detail: What's happening? Where did all those buildings come from? See what's going on in downtown San Diego. Lunch is not included. Registration: $10.

10 am- 5 pm [LA]
exhibit: '2 x 8'
A+D Museum (8560 West Sunset Boulevard; West Hollywood)
info: 310-208-0228 x100; info@aplusd.org
detail: An AIA-sponsored exhibition presents 16 projects from 8 Los Angeles architecture + design schools.