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October 2016
Connect – Pathways to Volunteer Engagement
Join AIA Seattle’s dedicated volunteers and learn about ways to connect with members and shape our chapter. Volunteers are a critical part of our organization and you can make your voice heard! Read more
Focusing on the Future of Planning 21st Century Learning Spaces w/ CAE
Join the Committee on Architects for Education for their first event and hear from Jeanne Narum about her national research on learning environments of the 21st century! Read more
January 2017
UW’s Draft 2018 Campus Master Plan Explained w/ CAE
The 2018 Draft Seattle Campus Master Plan (CMP) provides the framework for the University of Washington Seattle campus’ future development. It sees the campus growing up rather than out. Progressive and sustainable, it balances the preservation of the core campus with the need to accommodate increasing density. The plan integrates the University’s academic, research and service missions with its capital plan objectives. The Draft 2018 Campus Master Plan and DEIS were published on October 5, 2016, beginning a 45-day public…
April 2017
Independent School Panel w/ CAE
Independent Schools are a unique piece of our educational community and the built environment they occupy has the opportunity to foster and enhance their educational mission. The panelists will explore the intersection between campus environments, educational mission, and learning. Each of the following educational leaders represents a unique example of independent school experience and will share their approach through a moderated discussion. Panelists Kent Hickey, President, Seattle Preparatory School Rob Phillips, Associate Head of School, Seattle Academy Jay Franklin, Middle…
August 2017
2017 AIA NWWA / AGC Scholarship Golf Tournament
Join the Northwest Washington Chapter of the American Institute of Architects and the Associated General Contractors Northern District as we host the 2017 Scholarship Golf Tournament. This tournament has been created to help students in the fields of architecture, engineering and construction reach their goals through scholarships. Read more
Tour of WSU Everett University Center w/ CAE
Join AIA Seattle Committee on Architecture for Education for a tour of WSU’s new University Center in Everett! Read more
October 2017
NWW Section CAP Collaboration Series: Achieving High Performance Building Envelopes for New and Existing Constructions
AIA Seattle’s Corporate Allied Partners (CAPs) enliven the AIA Seattle community and value involvement with AIA Members. Our sponsors also offer their knowledge and expertise in the field to help our members earn their continuing education credits through our CAP Collaboration Educational Series. Read more
November 2017
Committee Meeting: Committee on Architecture for Education
Join CAE for their planning meeting for 2018! Read more
February 2018
ONLINE – Committee Meeting: Committee on Architecture for Education
The Committee on Architecture for Education (CAE) meets the first Wednesday of the month, from 4:30-5:30pm. AIA Seattle members, allied members, and sponsors are encouraged to join, as well as professionals in the design community. Read more
April 2018
Beauty Amid the Robots: One Architect’s Insurgency
Architects need to be part of the social network, or they will find out that the world has left them behind. It is not enough to talk to each other; architects need to live in the unfiltered honesty of the Internet. This means interactive exposure and response – offering and listening across many platforms. The job role of Design Architect will survive the AI revolution, but the “CAD Monkey” stepping stone job may be done by the robots. Duo Dickinson…
Small Firm Management Workshop Series – Best Laid Plans: Business Planning for Small Firm Architects
In this 3-part Small Firm Workshop series, Rena M. Klein and her colleagues at Charrette Venture Group will offer foundational knowledge, strategies, tools and resources for successful small firm management. Ideal for small firm architects and owners, these highly interactive half-day sessions will include informative presentations, case study examples, workshop activities and ample time for peer-to-peer discussion. Read more
Alternative Project Delivery and the Role of the Architect w/ CAE
Capital projects for educational facilities are increasingly being procured through alternative project delivery methods such as general contractor/construction manager, design-build, and integrated project delivery. Higher education clients indicate that the reasons for the use of these methods include qualifications-based selection of contractors, increased collaboration between designers and builders, and cost certainty. Read more
June 2018
UPDATED: Committee Meeting: Committee on Architecture for Education
The Committee on Architecture for Education (CAE) meets the first Wednesday of the month, from 4:30-5:30pm at the Center for Architecture & Design, unless otherwise specified. AIA Seattle members, allied members, and sponsors are encouraged to join, as well as professionals in the design community. Read more
July 2018
Small Firm Management Workshop Series – Marketing and Business Development Basics for Small Firm Architects
In this 3-part series, Rena M. Klein and her colleagues at Charrette Venture Group will offer foundational knowledge, strategies, tools and resources for successful small firm management. Ideal for small firm architects and owners, these highly interactive half-day sessions will include informative presentations, case study examples, workshop activities and ample time for peer-to-peer discussion. Read more
August 2018
The New Nordic Museum: an Educational Tour
Join Representatives from Mithun, Kirtley-Cole, and the Nordic Museum as we explore the building design and curation through the lens of educational architecture. The AIA Seattle CAE committee is pleased to present this unique tour during the summer – please join us! RSVP Required. Read more
UPDATED – Committee Meeting: Committee on Architecture for Education
The Committee on Architecture for Education (CAE) meets the first Wednesday of the month, from 4:30-5:30pm at the Center for Architecture & Design, unless otherwise specified. AIA Seattle members, allied members, and sponsors are encouraged to join, as well as professionals in the design community. Read more
2018 AIA NWWA / AGC Scholarship Golf Tournament
Join the Northwest Washington Chapter of the American Institute of Architects and the Associated General Contractors Northern District as we host the 2018 Scholarship Golf Tournament. This tournament has been created to help students in the fields of architecture, engineering and construction reach their goals through scholarships. Read more
October 2018
Room to Learn: PreK-12 Education <> Social Change
On October 15, AIA Settle presents Room to Learn: PreK-12 Education <> Social Change. This full day continuing education forum will address head-on some of the most pressing disruptors and design opportunities facing schools today. How are PreK-12 environments changing to meet the needs of students, families, educators, and communities? What do these changes in education and society mean for the design of learning environments? Read more
Small Firm Management Workshop Series – Beyond Intuition: Financial Management for Small Firm Architects
In this 3-part Small Firm Workshop series, Rena M. Klein and her colleagues at Charrette Venture Group will offer foundational knowledge, strategies, tools and resources for successful small firm management. Ideal for small firm architects and owners, these highly interactive half-day sessions will include informative presentations, case study examples, workshop activities and ample time for peer-to-peer discussion. Read more
November 2018
CAE + DBIA Joint Presentation: How Does Design-Build Lead to Better Design Solutions?
How does design-build lead to better design solutions? Questions we will investigate during this program: What does the architect gain from design-build? How does the owner benefit? What factors really contribute most to success: Previous history together? Firm resumes? Individual resumes? What are the biggest obstacles/challenges from the architects perspective? How has the architect-owner relationship changed having the GC as the intermediary? Why don’t some owners embrace the benefits Design-Build? What are some of the best design examples delivered via Design-Build? What…
February 2019
CAE: Learning Landscapes
Learning Landscapes A moderated panel discussion surrounding alternate learning environments. Moderator: Kas Kinkead, Cascade Design Collaborative Panelists: Tess Schiavone, GGN Peter Donaldson, Sustainability Ambassador Program Vinita Sidhu, Site Workshop Mark Tilbe, Murase Pre-registration is encouraged. Click here for a printable flier to post in your office. Brought to you by AIA Commitee on Architecture for Education
April 2019
NWW: 2018 Washington State Code Update and Fire Protection & Life Safety 101
Join AIA’s Northwest Washington section for a daylong program addressing the 2018 Washington State Code Update, and Fire Protection & Life Safety 101 Read more
May 2019
NWW: Wood Product Tour Field Trip
Join an intimate group of AIA Northwest Washington members to observe framed and engineered lumber production, a presentation about cedar products, and tour a prototype CLT building. Read more
June 2019
CAE: From Commuter to Community – Bellevue College’s First New Residence Hall
Join AIA Seattle’s Committee on Architecture for Education for a multifaceted tour and discussion of the master planning process for Bellevue College’s residential development. Read more
July 2019
Home of Distinction – Submissions Due
Submit your Home of Distinction application by July 26 to be featured in Seattle Magazine. Read more
August 2019
NWW: Thermal & Moisture Protection Symposium: Basic Thermal & Moisture Protection Materials & Methods
Join AIA Northwest Washington for a five-course session on thermal and moisture protection materials and methods, as well as CSI Division 7, from a variety of practitioners and producers. Read more
2019 AIA NWW / AGC Scholarship Golf Tournament
Join the Northwest Washington Chapter of the American Institute of Architects and the Associated General Contractors Northern District as we host the 2019 Scholarship Golf Tournament. This tournament has been created to help students in the fields of architecture, engineering and construction reach their goals through scholarships. Read more
September 2019
CAE: Hard Hat Tour of Giddens & Lake WA Girls Schools
Join AIA Seattle’s Committee on Architecture for Education for a tour of a unique new girls school. Read more
AIA Northwest Washington 2019 Design Awards Call for Submissions
We invite you to submit to AIA Northwest Washington’s 2019 Design Awards. The intent of the Design Awards is to encourage excellence in architectural design and planning and to provide an avenue through which architects may gain recognition by their peers and the public. The ultimate goal is to raise the standards of architectural design excellence by both the architectural community and the public. We encourage you to join the conversation and tell your design story. Submission deadline: September 16…
CANCELLED – NWW: ShiftBuilding Symposium – A Window On the Future – Bellingham
If you are in the business, student, or professional wanting to achieve these goals in the future, join us for this month’s NW EcoBuilding Guild ShiftBuilding Symposium: A Window On The Future – High-Performance Window Systems, Read more
CANCELLED – ShiftBuilding Symposium – A Window On the Future – Seattle
If you are in the business, student, or professional wanting to achieve these goals in the future, join us for this month’s NW EcoBuilding Guild ShiftBuilding Symposium: A Window On The Future – High-Performance Window Systems. Read more
October 2019
AIA Northwest Washington 2019 Design Awards Live Event
Join us as we celebrate the best architectural designs available from the AIA members in Whatcom, Skagit, Island, and San Juan Counties. Read more
Design for Learning Forum: Higher Education
On October 7, AIA Seattle will present a full day continuing education forum focused on the design and delivery of higher education environments. Architects and allied professionals are active participants in the shifting landscape of higher education. As the nature of buildings change, the design and project delivery processes are also evolving. How do key drivers of change—like technologies, or the increasingly prohibitive cost of education—impact the present and future of design for learning? Related to this, what are the current conversations around policy, funding mechanisms, sustainable design strategies, and campus planning? Read more
November 2019
CAE: Tour of Lincoln High School
Join AIA Seattle’s Committee on Architecture for Education for a tour of the newly-renovated, historic Lincoln High School. Read more
December 2019
CANCELLED – Committee Meeting: Committee on Architecture for Education
The Committee on Architecture for Education (CAE) meets the first Wednesday of the month, from 4:30-5:30pm at the Center for Architecture & Design, unless otherwise specified. AIA Seattle members, allied members, and sponsors are encouraged to join, as well as professionals in the design community. Read more
