Tyler Schaffer is a principal at LMN Architects. He currently participates within the AIA at several levels. Locally, he is chair of the AIA Seattle Urban Design Forum and is on the Seattle Design Festival Planning Team. He participates in…

Kirsten is an Architect and Associate at Rice Fergus Miller. Her work varies among food banks, health and wellness facilities, and community gathering centers, many of which are for tribal nations. Throughout her 16 year career Kirsten’s work has focused…

Erik Heironimus is an experienced Senior Designer and Licensed Architect in the state of Washington with a strong background in urban architecture and mixed-use developments. He has an invested interest in the future of Seattle and a passion for how…

Scott Melbourne is dedicated to designing inspired landscapes that bring communities together while strengthening ties between individuals and their environment. During the past two decades he has contributed toward a range of park, university, urban mixed-use, and hospitality projects for…

An architect, who first came to the US for graduate studies, Shweta brings influences from Indian culture, spaces, and architecture. She has worked In Los Angeles and Princeton on a wide range of projects from museums to community schools and…

WHY DID YOU JOIN AIA SEATTLE? As a student, I was involved with AIAS and never considered not becoming a member of the AIA when I graduated. I was active in the AIA in Chicago with the Young Architects Committee…

WHAT RELATIONSHIPS HAVE YOU CREATED? The best relationships I have made are in the historic preservation and cultural resources realm and include networking with local, national, and international cultural resources experts, including architects, engineers, materials testing and analysis, conservation, and…

WHY DID YOU JOIN AIA SEATTLE? As an architecture student at the University of Washington, and current President of UW’s AIAS (American Institute of Architecture Students) organization, I am thrilled to join the initiative for more student engagement within AIA…

WHY DID YOU JOIN AIA SEATTLE? I joined AIA for the community and the opportunity to hear about what other people in the industry are up to and to learn and share what we are doing and have learned. WHAT…

WHAT INSPIRED YOU TODAY? My son inspires me every day with keeping things simple, honest, and sustainable. Nothing like a 5-year-old to keep you present in the moment and motivated to leave this world ideally better for our future generations.…

WHY DID YOU JOIN AIA SEATTLE? I’ve been a member of the AIA since 1987 and support AIA Seattle because this strong, dynamic chapter of Architect’s best professional organization is moving the industry forward every day. WHAT IS THE VALUE…

WHY DID YOU JOIN AIA SEATTLE? I think it’s important to support organizations that are out there promoting our industry. As an engineer, I feel that I should play a part in supporting architects. AIA brings important subjects into focus…

Matthew Copus is a Senior vice president for AssuredPartners, an insurance brokerage firm that specializes in helping design professionals protect and improve their bottom line. Read more

A native of upstate New York, Laura is an Architect working as a Project Manager with GLY Construction. She has a combined 11 years of experience in architecture/design and construction management. The transition from design to construction management happened organically…

WHAT IS THE VALUE OF AIA TO YOU? The connection with fellow architects and non-architects who share a passion for enhancing Seattle as a connected, accessible, and diverse city. The chance connection and cross-pollination of ideas that has shaped my…

Kara Weaver is a landscape architect with nearly 20 years of experience designing and documenting public projects. She brings clarity to projects that pose complex challenges, require intensive coordination between disciplines, and provide opportunities for innovative and elegant problem solving.…

WHAT IS THE VALUE OF AIA TO YOU? AIA advances the profession of architecture holistically for an individual architect, small practice, or the industry. The sharing of resources and advocacy efforts that promote the highest standards of design and ethics…

Anna received both a Master of Architecture and Bachelor of Science in Environmental Design degrees from North Dakota State University. Anna joined Milbrandt Architects in 2008 as a Design Technician and since that time has worked her way up to a Principal and Owner. She is uniquely adept at understanding the complexities of a project and creating practical solutions to complex design issues, consistently delivering projects on time and within budget. She effortlessly runs multiple large-scale projects and collaborates to create successful partnerships with all parties involved. Read more

WHY DID YOU JOIN AIA SEATTLE? I was introduced to the AIA through my university’s AIAS chapter. As an active committee member of the University of Oregon AIAS, I saw firsthand how the AIA could foster community and provide mentorship…

WHY DID YOU JOIN AIA SEATTLE? After living and working overseas for several years, I felt disconnected from other professionals in the field. Joining AIA Seattle afforded me a great opportunity to meet and connect with professionals within the greater…