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.
June 2026
YAF Licensing Workshop – June
Wednesday, June 10 | 5:30-7:30pm at Boulder Associates
Join YAF at Boulder Associates to review materials for the practice-based licensing exams. They’ll review content and practice questions for the Practice Management, Project Management, and Construction & Evaluation exams. This will be a hands-on session with food and drink provided!
YAF & WiD Happy Hour Series: Interactions
Thursday, June 11 | 5:30-7:30pm at PeopleSpace
This Happy Hour series in collaboration with Women in Design brings together emerging professionals and more experienced architects to discuss a theme that is related to the built environment.
AIA26: Conference on Architecture & Design
June 10-13 | San Diego
AIA26 brings together the people behind the $700 billion AEC industry—those leading firms, shaping cities, advancing practice, and redefining what architecture can do.
Volunteer with AIA National
Apply by June 15
Explore AIA volunteer opportunities—a great way to support the work and shape the future of the architecture profession, develop and grow leadership skills, and help advance AIA’s mission. Positions include board service, industry alliances, committees, state-based groups, and more.
Mass Timber: Buse Mill Tour
Tuesday, June 16 | 2-6pm at Buse Mill
The AIA Seattle Mass Timber Committee invites members to a tour of Buse Mill in Everett offering a behind-the-scenes look at the early stages of the wood supply chain.
Housing Development Internship Program
Apply by Friday, June 19
The Housing Development Internship Program (HDIP) is a 9 month, part-time, paid internship program that aims to provide a launch pad for college and graduate students from communities of color seeking a career in affordable housing development.
DRT Solstice 2026: Perspectives in Practice, Stories of Design
Thursday, June 25 | 5:30-7:30pm at Side x Side Architects
The AIA Seattle Diversity Roundtable’s annual Solstice Celebration brings together designers, creatives, and community members for an evening centered on storytelling in the design space. This year’s theme explores how stories are communicated through different perspectives and creative mediums, including graphics, sketching, writing, and visual expression.
AIAWA 2026 Civic Design Awards
Intent to Enter due Sunday, June 28
The AIA Washington Council Civic Design Awards celebrate design excellence in publicly funded projects located in Washington State. These projects reflect the highest standards in sustainability, innovation, building performance and overall integration with the client and surrounding communities.
AIA Seattle Annual Chapter Meeting
Monday, June 29 | 4-5pm Online
Our Annual Chapter Meeting is an opportunity for members of our 10-county community to come together virtually to hear about engagement opportunities, advocacy efforts, AIA Seattle’s 2025 – 2030 strategic plan, and more.
ADUniverse: Call for Designs
Submit by Friday, July 3
Presented by Seattle OPCD, The City of Seattle is now accepting submissions of ADU and middle housing designs to expand their gallery of pre-approved designs on ADUniverse. Architects, designers, and homebuilders are invited to submit their work for consideration. Help shape how Seattle grows and get your designs in front of those actively planning their next project!
Vote for Our Board of Directors
Cast your vote by Friday, July 10
Our Member Advancement Committee is pleased to present this slate of accomplished members to fill open seats or move to officer positions on our Board of Directors beginning September 1, 2026. All AIA and Associate AIA members are eligible to vote.
In the Community
SPECTRUM: Pride Art Walk & Market
Thursday, June 4 | 5:30-7:30pm at The Shop @ LMN
Join Space.City as they kick off pride month with an art market dedicated to local queer artists.
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.
Request for Proposals: Downtown Everett Association (DEA)
Submit by Friday, June 19
The Downtown Everett Association is requesting proposals from experienced, multi-disciplinary consulting teams to develop a Downtown Vision & Action Plan.
How Partnerships Support LEEDv5 and Low Carbon Project Success
June 30 | 12pm (PT) | online
Join this free, interactive webinar to learn more about the latest challenges, and opportunities, in sustainable design and construction, and how to leverage partnerships to add value to your projects.
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.
