This four-part, peer-based learning program was designed by a team of architects and allied professionals as a response to racist violence, inequitable firm culture, and a segregated built environment. With the support of our facilitator, Dr. Anu Taranath, this program will provide architecture and allied firms the tools and community to meet the explicit goals […]
Register Now for Our Upcoming Code Dependent Seminars Friday, March 1, 2019 in Allied Professionals, Architects, Associates, For the Profession, Home Page, Member Firms, Recent Graduates, Sponsors, Students Comments Off on Register Now for Our Upcoming Code Dependent SeminarsJoin us for four upcoming sessions to learn from Code experts. All sessions will be held at Seattle City Hall, Bertha Knight Landes Room | 600 Fourth Ave, Seattle, WA 98104 Session 1 | URM What? Unreinforced Masonry Buildings In Seattle April 15, 2019 | 12:00PM – 4:30PM // Class Credit: 4 LUs|HSW Session 2 | […]
2019 SIAF + DRT Social Hour Monday, February 11, 2019 in Allied Professionals, Architects, Associates, For the Public, Member Firms, Recent Graduates, Sponsors, Students Comments Off on 2019 SIAF + DRT Social HourThe AIA Seattle Social Hour Series is a bimonthly gathering presented by the Seattle International Architecture Forum and Diversity Roundtable committees to encourage connections amongst diverse practitioners within the Seattle design community. Please join us for an opportunity to engage in discussions of diverse ideas in architecture and connect with a community of architects from many different […]
WID + DRT: Conversations Towards An Equitable Practice Saturday, December 22, 2018 in Allied Professionals, Architects, Associates, For the Profession, For the Public Comments Off on WID + DRT: Conversations Towards An Equitable PracticeDespite increasing diversity in students and young professionals entering the field, architecture remains a remarkably homogeneous profession. The retention statistics are alarming. We are losing potential talent and important perspectives. How can we help retain more diverse voices in our profession? As practitioners, what can we do? Using topics and resources from the just-released AIA […]
AIA Seattle 2017 Annual Report Friday, September 14, 2018 in Allied Professionals, Architects, Associates, For the Profession, Member Firms, Recent Graduates, Sponsors, Students Comments Off on AIA Seattle 2017 Annual Report2017 was a year of growth for AIA Seattle, and for the city we call home. Our activities flourished as our members played an active role in conversations that are shaping our region. Advocacy was a major focus for the year. For the first time, we enjoyed the benefits of a staff position dedicated to […]
AIA Seattle Announces 2018 Travel Scholarship Recipient Wednesday, February 28, 2018 in Associates, Uncategorized Comments Off on AIA Seattle Announces 2018 Travel Scholarship RecipientBecause it Rains – Most mornings, we Seattleites armor ourselves in a Gortex-led battle against the elements. We track showers like infantry in an endless array of Doppler readings and forecasts. As designers, we are taught to continue the fight and protect our ideas against water in all its forms. We learn to track the flow […]
2018 Happy Hour Series Tuesday, January 16, 2018 in Allied Professionals, Architects, Associates, For the Profession, For the Public, Member Firms, Recent Graduates, Sponsors, Students, Uncategorized Comments Off on 2018 Happy Hour SeriesThe AIA Seattle Happy Hour Series is a monthly gathering presented by the Young Architects Forum and Women in Design committees to encourage connections within the Seattle design community. This year’s happy hours will explore the social, environmental, and cultural responsibilities of design. JOIN US EVERY SECOND THURSDAY THROUGH NOVEMBER! Mark your calendar & click to print the 2018 AIA Seattle Happy […]
Join AIA Seattle’s Committee on Homelessness Friday, September 22, 2017 in Allied Professionals, Architects, Associates, For the Profession, For the Public, Member Firms, Missions, Visions, Values, Public Policy Board, Recent Graduates, Sponsors, Students Comments Off on Join AIA Seattle’s Committee on HomelessnessAIA Seattle’s public policy advocacy efforts span all aspects of a well-designed, livable city. Our concept of a livable city includes one where everyone has a home. AIA Seattle’s Public Policy Board has been exploring issues related to homelessness and how the organization can make a difference. The Board has approved a Homelessness Issue Brief outlining […]
AIA Seattle 2016 Annual Report Wednesday, June 21, 2017 in Allied Professionals, Architects, Associates, For the Profession, Home Page, Member Firms, Missions, Visions, Values, Recent Graduates, Sponsors, Students Comments Off on AIA Seattle 2016 Annual ReportWhen the Center opened in early 2016, we hoped to create a place of engagement, learning and influence, where members and the public would come together around the idea that “Design Matters”. In its first few months, the Center has exceeded our hopes and dreams, attracting an extraordinarily diverse audience and putting design squarely on […]
AIA Seattle Announces 2017 Honorees Wednesday, March 22, 2017 in Allied Professionals, Architects, Associates, For the Profession, For the Public, Home Page, Member Firms, Missions, Visions, Values, Sponsors Comments Off on AIA Seattle Announces 2017 HonoreesHonorees are nominated by their peers and selected by the Fellows & Honors committee each spring. AIA Seattle is delighted to recognize these recipients for their exceptional contributions to the profession and our community. Please join us in congratulating the 2017 Honorees! We will celebrate their achievements at the 2017 President’s Dinner on Saturday June 3rd, […]
