AIA Northwest Washington

The Northwest Washington section of AIA Seattle (AIA NWW) represents AIA Architects in Whatcom, Skagit, Island, and San Juan Counties. We are dedicated to promoting great design and supporting the industry through education and resources. AIA NWW exists to support and promote the design profession as an essential component of creating a clean and prosperous future for all. We demonstrate the value of design though education, inspiration, and example.

Upcoming AIA NWW Events

AIA Northwest Washington + Mass Timber Committee: StructureCraft DowelLam Tour

The Mass Timber Committee and AIA Northwest Washington, have collaborated to organize a tour of StructureCraft’s headquarters in Abbottsford, British Columbia, where they make DowelLam, their dowel-laminated timber.

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2025 AIA NWW Design Awards

The 2025 AIA Northwest Washington Design Awards will be here before we know it. More info coming soon about date, venue, sponsorship opportunities, and submission information.

Thank you again to our 2023 sponsors and all firms that submitted. View all 2023 AIA NWW Design Award submissions and learn more about this every-other-year event at our 2023 AIA NWW Design Awards event page. We’re looking forward to 2025 and another gathering to celebrate the best architectural designs available from AIA NWW members in Whatcom, Skagit, Island, and San Juan Counties!

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AIA NWW Scholarship

We are accepting submissions for the 2025 AIA Northwest Washington Scholarship!

AIA Northwest Washington Section’s annual scholarship supports students from Whatcom, Skagit, Island, San Juan, and northern Snohomish counties pursuing architectural studies. Learn more about the scholarship, contribute to the fund, and apply!

The goal of the AIA Northwest Washington Section Scholarship Fund is to foster the profession of architecture through financial assistance for the education of local residents who are pursuing a Professional or Master’s degree in Architecture. Scholarships will be awarded annually, or at the discretion of the AIA Northwest Washington Steering Committee. In addition, the awards will be acknowledged on the AIA’s website, including an overview of the recipient’s interests and goals in the field of architecture.

ELIGIBILITY

The application process is open to all residents (inclusive of students with immediate family) of Whatcom, Skagit, Island, San Juan, and northern Snohomish counties who are enrolled in an accredited School of Architecture, or who have applied, or intend to apply to a School of Architecture, regardless of location.  Schools of Architecture must be accredited by the National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB).

AWARDS + FUNDING

The committee strives to award two scholarships up to $5,000 each (at the Steering Committee’s discretion) once per year. The funds are comprised of direct donations from our AIA Northwest Washington Section architectural firms and individuals, along with interest earned from the Fund’s endowment. Donation link coming soon!

SELECTION

The AIA Northwest Washington Section Committee will review applications, interview the applicants, and grant Awards at the Committee’s discretion. The funds awarded may be used by the recipient at their discretion. Former recipients of AIA Northwest Washington Section scholarships may apply for additional scholarships in consecutive years.

APPLICATION

To apply for 2025, complete the Scholarship Form – 2025 by June 15, 2025. Applicants will be notified for the award by July 30, 2025.

For questions or more information, contact Christine Baldwin, AIA NWW Section Steering Committee Chair, or Melissa Neher, AIA Seattle Executive Director.

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Past AIA NWW Events

Mount Vernon Library Commons Tour

On March 27, AIANWW hosted a tour of the Mount Vernon Library Commons project in downtown Mount Vernon.  We had a whopping 35 attendees! Thank you to all attendees for making this tour a success with great dialogue. And a big thank you to Julie Blazek, Partner at HKP Architects, for her time and enthusiasm sharing the project!

For those that weren’t able to attend but are interested in learning more about the project, the event presentation is available here: AIA NWW – Mount Vernon Library Commons Tour Presentation.

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Steering Committee – Join us!

If you’d like to consider joining the committee to help with planning the valuable programs for our section, we encourage you to come to one of our monthly meetings (via Zoom). It’s a great group of professionals and will help your career and business. Please contact any of the current Steering Committee members with questions and to express your interest. We look forward to hearing from you! Contact us at: aianww@aiaseattle.org.

Christine Baldwin, AIA – Chair

Dave Christensen, AIA

Forest Payne, AIA

Jed Ballew, AIA

Matt Radach, AIA

Robert Wright, AIA

Sam Drucker, AIA Associate

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