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September 2016
Seattle Design Festival 2016: Block Party
The SDF Block Party will present design demonstrations, activities, workshops, exhibits, tours and more! This year the Block Party will feature installations from the SDF Rumble, designed and built by teams of local designers, community groups and contractors. Read more
Seattle Design Festival: PARK(ing) Day
PARK(ing) Day Plus+ happens once a year on the third Friday in September, and this year it falls right in the middle of the 2016 Seattle Design Festival (September 10-23)! This international event raises awareness about the importance of a walkable, livable, healthy city and helps people re-think how our streets can be used. Last year’s PARK(ing) Day was Seattle’s biggest yet, with 50 pop-up parks across the city. Visitors played life-size Jenga in Pioneer Square, made their own smoothies in West Seattle, and…
Seattle Design Festival 2016 Conference
The conference includes workshops, panels, films, lectures, and installations presented by community organizations. Participants engage professional and community experts on a variety of topics, designed to be of interest to experts and professionals, while also accessible to people at a full range of ages, abilities, and languages. Participants can look forward to powerful presentations and energizing conversations that lead to new ways of thinking. The conference is free and open to the public. Presented by Design in Public, a strategic initiative of AIA Seattle, a chapter…
Growing A City – Density, Displacement and Policy in an Urbanizing Seattle w/ UDF
Seattle is growing. Denser, more efficient urban environment replaces existing structure. Businesses come and go. Infrastructure expands. Neighborhoods are redesigned around pedestrians and cyclists. Rents increase. Displacement occurs. But does urban growth lead to inequitable neighborhoods? How do we, as a city, design neighborhoods that serve the greatest share of the population? How do we encourage thriving businesses that serve their community? We will host a panel discussion revolving around the drivers of change on a neighborhood scale and on…
Laddership Summer Kickoff at the Seattle Design Festival
Are you an emerging professional who would like to connect with an experienced architect? Or an experience architect looking to be a mentor? Consider joining AIA Seattle’s Laddership Program. Groups are forming now! For our Annual Summer Kick-Off Social Event we will meet at 5:30 on Wednesday, September 21st at Pike Place Hill Climb (top of steps). After a brief orientation and introductions, the plan is to join the Seattle Design Festival’s “Room for Change mural by Carolina Silva” event. For information about registering, visit the event…
Seattle Design Festival 2016 After Party
The After Party is a celebration to recognize the many people and organizations who make the Seattle Design Festival possible. Featuring live DJ, performances, food, cash bar, dancing, raffle, design, and more. Event tickets will go on sale in early September. No one will be turned away for lack of funds. Presented by Design in Public, a strategic initiative of AIA Seattle, a chapter of the American Institute of Architects. More info will be at: designinpublic.org
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
November 2016
Critical Mass (Timber) w/ COTE
Critical Mass (Timber) Mass Timber is a collective term for multiple existing (GLT, NLT, LVL, LSL) and emerging (CLT) structural wood products. In the broader category of mass timber, CLT (cross laminated timber) is notable because of unique product and process innovation. While much attention in architecture and engineering has been directed to professional practice application of CLT in existing project delivery frameworks, transformative opportunities for design exist in the vertical integration of supply chain (forest-to-frame) and prefabrication (BIM-to-FIM). The scale of this transformation exists beyond individual projects or firms…
December 2016
CANCELED: Committee Meeting: COTE
AIA Seattle members, allied members, and sponsors are encouraged to join, as well as professionals in the design community. Click for more information about the Committee on the Environment (COTE) Knowledge Community and to sign up for their email updates.
January 2017
Committee Meeting: COTE
AIA Seattle members, allied members, and sponsors are encouraged to join, as well as professionals in the design community. Click for more information about the Committee on the Environment (COTE) and to sign up for their email updates.
February 2017
Medical Design Forum: Balancing Costs & Quality in an Evolving Landscape
More information on this two-day forum coming soon! Questions? Contact Katie Kemezis, Program Manager at AIA Seattle. Read more
The Grand Bargain w/ UDF
What is the Grand Bargain, and how will it improve Seattle’s supply of affordable housing? This month’s Urban Design Forum looks at the status of the HALA (Housing Affordability and Livability Agenda) recommendations, the history and goals of the Grand Bargain, and current efforts underway by the City of Seattle to implement key measures in the HALA report, including upzones and Mandatory Housing Affordability (MHA). Come join us! Speakers: Rick Mohler, AIA, Principal at Mohler + GhillinoArchitects, Associate Professor & Graduate Program Coordinator at UW Dept. of Arch. Marty…
March 2017
CAP Collab: Evolving Trends in Professional Liability Insurance in the Construction Field
Join our Corporate Allied Partner Parker, Smith & Feek for an hour long Continuing Education class on risk management and contractual negotiation.
Brian Hearst and Walt Isler will discuss in detail the important considerations in contractual, performance related liability negotiation on projects and selecting professional liability insurance. With their extensive experience working with owners and builders, they will present the evolving risk management techniques and emerging trends in risk transfer. Read more
Happy Hour with Young Architects Forum + Women in Design
The 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 highlight the role of chance in the design of each host firms’ project and practice. Read more
Homelessness w/ UDF
Join Urban Design Forum for a panel discussion on homelessness in our city! Read more
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
Mark Tower Tour w/ YAF
Join the Young Architects Forum for a construction tour of the Mark Tower! Read more
April 2017
Code Evolutions: 2015 Seattle Residential Code – Substantial Alterations
This session will focus on the 2015 Seattle Residential Code, Section R107.9 Substantial alterations or repairs. Richard Pellinger, from Seattle DCI, will guide participants through the Department’s existing building plan review philosophy, in addition to application of the substantial alterations definitions and requirements. Read more
Happy Hour with Young Architects Forum + Women in Design
The 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 highlight the role of chance in the design of each host firms’ project and practice. Read more
Earth Day Sustainability Slam w/ COTE
Join AIA Seattle’s Committee on the Environment for an informative evening of presentations about sustainability and network with other design professionals. Read more
May 2017
UPDATED DATE AND LOCATION: Committee Meeting: COTE
AIA Seattle members, allied members, and sponsors are encouraged to join, as well as professionals in the design community. Click for more information about the Committee on the Environment (COTE) Knowledge Community and to sign up for their email updates.
CAP Collaboration Educational Series: Residential Design
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 Classes. Join us May 31 for the Residential Design Themed CAP Classes. Read more
June 2017
CAP Collaboration Educational Series: Smarter Building
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. Join us June 6 for the Smarter Building Themed CAP Classes. Read more
UPDATED LOCATION: Committee Meeting: COTE
AIA Seattle members, allied members, and sponsors are encouraged to join, as well as professionals in the design community. Click for more information about the Committee on the Environment (COTE) Knowledge Community and to sign up for their email updates.
2017 Solstice Event w/ Diversity Roundtable: Past, Present, Future
Join us at Capitol Hill’s 10 Degrees event space where we’ll be celebrating diversity in architecture throughout the years. This year’s celebration will be three-fold; showcasing Mel Streeter’s legacy, an exhibit of projects completed by women and minority architects working in and around Seattle, and work done through the DRT’s Architects in Schools program. Read more
July 2017
Built Environment Mayoral Candidates Forum
Seattle will have a new mayor next year, and the built environment of our city is under stress like never before. How do the candidates propose to accommodate the 3,125 new Seattleites who arrive each month while addressing the homelessness crisis? How do they hope to grow our city while preserving the quality of life for all residents? Join us for our quadrennial Built Environment Mayoral Candidates Forum to learn more about the candidates and their views on these and…
August 2017
Urbanist & AIA Urban Design Forum Walking Tour – Central Area Restructuring
Join The Urbanist and AIA Seattle’s Urban Design Forum for a visit to the changing structural landscape of Seattle’s historically African-American community, the Central Area. Read more
October 2017
Women & The City: a networking event for women shaping Seattle
Join AIA Seattle Women in Design, WASLA, and the APA Women & Planning Division for an event about the women shaping our city! Read more
Code Evolutions – Altered States: How Do Seattle Codes Impact Your Alteration Projects?
This session of our Code Evolutions series will examine the codes and regulations that apply to renovation and remodeling projects. Session topics will include rules governing alterations to conditions such as egress; fire separations; structural, mechanical and lighting systems; and more. The Seattle code “substantial alterations” concept will be reviewed in depth. Read more
November 2017
CANCELLED – Committee Meeting: COTE
AIA Seattle members, allied members, and sponsors are encouraged to join, as well as professionals in the design community. Click for more information about the Committee on the Environment (COTE) Knowledge Community and to sign up for their email updates.
December 2017
Boom Times and Industry Evolution: Marketing and Business Development Best Practices
Seattle is in the midst of unprecedented construction, creating both business opportunities and operational challenges. At the same time, project delivery is rapidly evolving, with greater emphasis on collaborative models and team structures, growth in prefabricated systems and components, and rapidly evolving technology in our offices and on construction sites. Read more
CAP Collaboration Educational Series: Sustainable Design
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. Join us December 14 for the Sustainable Design Themed CAP Classes. Read more
May 2018
What Shapes Seattle’s Affordable Housing?
Panelists: Jon Grant / Housing for All Coalition Joe Ferguson / Lake Union Partners Sharon Lee / Low Income Housing Institute Nick Welch / Seattle Office of Planning and Community Development Moderated by: Rick Mohler AIA / mohler + ghillino architects / university of washington Organized by: Committee on Homelessness / AIA Seattle An affordable housing week event
July 2018
Designing for Special Populations
The presentation will look at a variety of housing types such as homeless supportive housing, homeless shelters, housing for veterans, housing for people with traumatic brain injury, and more! Presenters Scott Starr, Principal | SMR Architects Scott Starr is an Architect and has been a partner at SMR Architects since 2010. He has worked with nonprofit housing providers such as DESC and Plymouth Housing on five major supportive housing projects as well as homeless shelters and service centers. Bill Singer…
October 2018
Decorative Metal Workshop: Hands-on metal fabrication
Metal experts from Decorative Metal Arts (DMA) will demonstrate and explain the technical aspects of steel and lead participants through a hands-on metal demonstration in this exclusive AIA Seattle Member Access event. Participants will leave the metal shop with a fabricated shelf and an elementary understanding of the work that goes into work by DMA. 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…
