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
COTE | 2026 Sustainability Slam
Tuesday, April 21 | 5-7pm at Mithun
Join COTE for a fun evening of presentations, networking, and refreshments with Seattle’s sustainable design community. Fill out the Google Poll if you’d like to present.
Sustainability Innovations Summit
Thursday, April 23 | 10am-3pm at Pacific Tower Panoramic Room
Presented by the Housing Development Consortium (HDC), this program focuses on sustainability opportunities for Affordable Housing.
“Get Engaged” Program Now Accepting Applications
Deadline on Friday, April 24
The Get Engaged Program places individuals ages 18-29 on the City of Seattle’s boards and commissions. The City of Seattle’s Historic Preservation Program has two Boards that participate in the Get Engaged program, the Landmarks Preservation Board and the Pioneer Square Preservation Board.
RFQ – Seattle Social Housing Developer
Submit by Friday, April 24
The Seattle Social Housing Developer is publishing two architectural RFQs for an on-call roster for social housing new construction with SSHD.
CID Earth Day Litter Cleanup with DRT + NOMA|nw
Saturday, April 25 | 10am-12pm
In celebration of Earth Day, DRT is partnering with NOMA|nw for a community litter clean-up in Seattle Chinatown-International District, hosted by the Chinatown-International District Business Improvement Association.
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 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
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.
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
Using Low Carbon Concrete
Wednesday, April 22 | 6-8:30pm, hybrid
A hybrid education session presented by Northwest EcoBuilding Guild, exploring new developments in concrete.
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.
