Events & Opportunities
Welcome to our monthly roundup of upcoming events and opportunities presented by AIA Seattle committees, partner organizations, AIA National, and more.
Here you’ll find educational events, involvement opportunities, and programs tailored to our Washington design community.
April 2026
AIA Committee on Architecture for Education (CAE) Spring Conference 2026
April 28-May 1 | The Alexis Royal Sonesta Hotel Seattle
Join the AIA Committee on Architecture for Education for their 2026 Conference, hosted in Seattle this year. The program explores Designing Belonging: Reciprocity, Resilience, and Regeneration, and includes a curated bus tour program.
YAF Construction Tour: Acer House at 23rd & Cherry
Wednesday, April 29 | 4-5pm
Join YAF for a construction tour of Acer House at 23rd & Cherry, designed by Schemata Workshop in collaboration with Donald King.
May – June 2026
AIA Annual Call for Volunteers
Call opens on Friday, May 1
Shape the future of AIA by serving on a national committee, jury, or leadership group.
AADU: Preparing Early Professionals for Success in Interview
Monday, May 4 | 12-1pm, online
The Asian American Designers Union (AADU) invites students and early-career professionals to gain valuable insights on how to prepare for early-career job interviews.
HCD Webinar: Unlocking Housing: Single Stair Reform
Monday, May 4 | 9-10am PT, online
Following last summer’s National Single Stair Competition and the ongoing efforts across the country to legalize small footprint single stair buildings, this session focuses on single stair reform as a tool for unlocking housing in the United States.
1 LU|HSW
Used Book & Art Sale
Saturday, May 9 | 10am-6pm at Mutuus Studio
Join Architects Without Borders Seattle for their annual used book and art sale! Browse books on architecture, design, art, urbanism, plus art for sale – all at bargain prices.
2026 Code Series Session 2 | Safety Matters
Tuesday + Wednesday, May 12+13 | 12-2pm both days, online
Safety Matters is a two-day virtual training presented by AIA Seattle’s Code Committee that provides an overview of health and safety principles as they apply to the practices of design and construction.
4 LU|HSW
YAF & WID Happy Hour Series: Interactions
Thursday, May 14 | 5:30-7:30pm at The Shop @ LMN
This annual Happy Hour series from Young Architects Forum (YAF) and Women in Design (WiD) brings together emerging professionals and more experienced architects to discuss a theme that is related to the built environment.
AHC 2026 Spring Conference | Adaptive Care Models and Future-Ready Planning
Friday, May 15 | 8am-4pm at UW Oak Hall Denny Room
The AHC Spring Conference brings together healthcare design and construction professionals to explore strategies for shaping resilient, flexible, and community-focused healthcare environments.
6 LU|HSW
SPARC: 2026 Methow Valley Architecture Tour
Saturday, May 16 | 8:30am-5:30pm
The Small Practice and Residential Committee’s Methow Valley Tour celebrates the unique aspects of design and construction in this area of Washington; particularly regarding the climate, culture, and natural beauty of the area. This event is sold out, to join the waitlist please contact sparc@aiaseattle.org.
YAF Licensing Workshops – Code 101 (Part 2)
Wednesday, May 20 | 5:30-6:30pm
This virtual workshop is the second part of a series diving into building code basics. If you’re wanting to brush up on codes for your licensing exams or general knowledge, these sessions are for you!
Submit to the WA Starter Home Plan’s (SHP) Townhouse Design Competition
Submit by Friday, May 22
Presented by Civic Commons, this design competition seeks innovative floor plans that leverage offsite methods, including use of volumetric modular construction.
AIA Seattle PARTI 2026
Tuesday, May 26 | 6-8:30pm at Town Hall Seattle
Each year, AIA Seattle celebrates leadership and achievement in design and the built environment at the local and national level through this member awards program. Learn more about the awardees.
Seattle Design Festival 2026 Call for Proposals
Deadline on Wednesday, May 27
SDF is looking for proposals to program their keystone event, the Block Party — a two-day street fair at Lake Union Park, August 15 & 16, 10am-7pm. There are 3 proposal types: Mainstage Programs, Pop-Up Experiences, and Built Installations.
2026 Housing Design Forum
Monday, June 1 | 8:30am-6pm at the National Nordic Museum
The 2026 Housing Design Forum, Getting to Abundance: Unlocking the Future of Housing, will examine how we can continue to promote a future of abundant, high-quality, diverse and sustainable housing options in Seattle and beyond.
AIA26: Conference on Architecture & Design
June 10-13 | San Diego
AIA26 brings together the people behind the $700 billion AEC industry—those leading firms, shaping cities, advancing practice, and redefining what architecture can do.
NCARB Year in Review: FY25 Annual Report
NCARB’s FY25 Annual Report is now available, highlighting new Competency Standards, an improved licensing requirement tool, and other priority updates from the year.
Seattle Architecture Foundation – Spring Walking Tours
April & May | Fridays & Saturdays, 10am-12pm
SAF is excited to welcome you back on Fridays and Saturdays for walking tours of Seattle’s dynamic built environment. See what’s coming up and book your tickets.
Join the Women in Architecture and Design Committee Network
The Women in Architecture and Design Committee Network is a new online community for women and allies in architecture and design who want to connect, share resources, and learn from one another. Complete the join request form and reach out to Kirsten Swanson for details.
In the Community
Walk Your Plans April Open House Mixer
Thursday, April 30 | 4-6pm
Walk Your Plans Seattle presents an open house mixer. Meet new people, network, and experience their services. Beer, wine, NA beverages, and small bites provided.
UW CBE Student Exhibition – Frameworks: United, Unbound, Unseen
May 11-13 in Gould Court
Join UW CBE for an interdisciplinary student work exhibiton presented by UW AIAS. Featuring work from undergraduate and graduate students across the college.
Energy Week
May 11-15
The Seattle 2030 District is thrilled to present Energy Week, an immersive event series designed to explore the latest advancements in energy efficiency, decarbonization, and renewable energy solutions for the built environment.
Conversations That Convert: Getting Results by Speaking the Language of Decision Makers
Thursday, May 28 | 5:30-7:30pm
Join SDA Pacific NW for an in-person dinner event (hybrid optional) exploring communications and toolsets for anyone who needs to get decisions made or communicate with clients or leadership – topic is broadly based.
Unlocking Fast Starters, Last Minuters, & Everyone In Between
Tuesday, June 9 | 12-1pm
This webinar from SDA Pacific NW flips the script on procrastination, revealing how our work styles, when named, understood, and communicated, can drive trust, collaboration, and productivity.
Watch “Dark and Tender”
Shot on Whidbey Island and The Big Island of Hawai’i, short films by The Chronically UnderTouched (CUT). Project available to stream or screen.
Regenerative Design Masterclass
Presented by GBES, discover how regenerative design surpasses traditional sustainability practices, enabling you to develop resilient, self-sustaining projects in harmony with the natural world. This course is perfect for architects, designers, and sustainability professionals looking to lead the way in innovative, impactful design.
LEED Green Associate (GA) Training
On-Demand | 15 LU|HSW + LEED CE
A virtual training program for those seeking to become a LEED Green Associate. AIA Seattle members qualify for $100 discount, please email Claire Needs for the discount code.
Night Chapel
An installation made from CLT by Michael Bennett / Studio Kër, on-view at the Northwest African American Museum. Read more in The Seattle Times article.
