Behind the Vision
Welcome to Behind the Vision, a communication series to provide our AIA Seattle community with information about activities that steward our mission, vision, and values forward.
Through this series, we share behind the scenes information about how our organization serves our 10-county membership.
Behind the Vision is a regular opportunity for you to learn what is happening in service of our vision for equitable, resilient, thriving communities. You’ll learn what’s happening across the organization in programming, advocacy, committee and community events, strategic committees, taskforces, and the Board of Directors.
Behind the Vision Archive
Behind the Vision: Community Reuse of Items from the Center for Architecture & Design – AIA Seattle
The partner organizations of CfAD have been preparing to exit our shared space for multiple years, and the decommissioning at 1010 Western is nearly complete. As the needs of each partner organization’s space have evolved over time, our values have remained steadfast, including our shared belief in responsible reuse.
Behind the Vision: AIA Seattle’s New Location
AIA Seattle is relocating to Smith Tower, Seattle’s iconic original skyscraper in Pioneer Square. Moving to Smith Tower meets the evolving needs of our community, demonstrates a commitment to our mission and values, and embodies our aligned vision with Seattle Design Festival for a culture of design for equitable, resilient, thriving communities.
Behind the Vision: Advocacy in Action
AIA Seattle engages in advocacy in support of our vision for equitable, resilient, thriving communities. With member input, we develop informed, clear and consistent positions in line with our mission, vision, values, and strategic imperatives. Learn more about how AIA Seattle takes an Advocacy position, and who speaks for our organization.
Behind the Vision: Seattle Design Festival + AIA Seattle
Every August, Seattle Design Festival activates our community as a platform for dialogue, experimentation, and collective imagination. Learn more about Seattle Design Festival and AIA Seattle’s shared vision for a culture of design that fosters equitable, resilient, and thriving communities.
Behind the Vision: Center for Architecture and Design Timeline
When SAF and AIA WA Council shared plans to leave the space in May of 2023, the AIA Seattle Board began a multi-year effort to align plans with the organization’s mission, vision, and values. Member leaders, taskforces and the Board have been focused on identifying a space that meets strategic needs for the next 5–10 years. Learn more about the move and its timeline.
