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August 2020
Committee Meeting: Small Practice and Residential Committee
The Small Practice and Residential Committee (SPARC) meets the third Thursday of every month at noon. AIA Seattle members, allied members, and sponsors are encouraged to join, as well as professionals in the design community. Read more
September 2020
Solo Practitioners Roundtable (SPRout) Meeting
Solo Practitioners Roundtable (SPRout) is an opportunity for solo practitioners to share ideas, challenges, and resources. This group meets at noon on the first Thursday of the month at DeForest Architects in Ballard. All are encouraged to join us, you do not need to be a member to attend. Read more
Ask An Architect – September 2020
Dreaming about a home design project and not sure where to start? Wondering how to make the most of your budget? Curious about green design or how to plan for your family’s changing needs? Join two AIA architects to discuss your building project, no matter the stage. Read more
October 2020
SPARC: 2020 Procrastinator Workshop
Join AIA Seattle’s Small Practice & Residential Committee for its first annual Procrastinator’s Workshop, offering a day full of learning units for those in need of last-minute credits. Presentations from a range of companies, including manufacturers of surfaces, glass and framing, roofing, natural stone, and architectural glass. Read more
November 2020
Solo Practitioners Roundtable (SPRout) Meeting
Solo Practitioners Roundtable (SPRout) is an opportunity for solo practitioners to share ideas, challenges, and resources. This group meets at noon on the first Thursday of the month. All are encouraged to join us, you do not need to be a member to attend. Read more
CANCELLED: Ask An Architect – November 2020
Dreaming about a home design project and not sure where to start? Wondering how to make the most of your budget? Curious about green design or how to plan for your family’s changing needs? Join two AIA architects to discuss your building project, no matter the stage. Read more
Committee Meeting: Small Practice and Residential Committee
The Small Practice and Residential Committee (SPARC) meets the third Thursday of every month at noon. AIA Seattle members, allied members, and sponsors are encouraged to join, as well as professionals in the design community. Read more
December 2020
Committee Meeting: Small Practice and Residential Committee
The Small Practice and Residential Committee (SPARC) meets the third Thursday of every month at noon. AIA Seattle members, allied members, and sponsors are encouraged to join, as well as professionals in the design community. Read more
January 2021
Ask An Architect – January 2021
Dreaming about a home design project and not sure where to start? Wondering how to make the most of your budget? Curious about green design or how to plan for your family’s changing needs? Join two AIA architects to discuss your building project, no matter the stage. Read more
Committee Meeting: Small Practice & Residential Committee
**NOTE adjusted date for January meeting.** Join AIA Seattle’s Small Practice and Residential Committee for their monthly meeting, open to all. Read more
February 2021
CANCELLED – Committee Meeting: Small Practice & Residential Committee
**February meeting CANCELLED** Join AIA Seattle’s Small Practice and Residential Committee for their monthly meeting, open to all. Read more
March 2021
Committee Meeting: Small Practice & Residential Committee
Join AIA Seattle’s Small Practice and Residential Committee for their monthly meeting, open to all. Read more
May 2021
Sole Practitioners Roundtable (SPRouT) Meeting
Solo Practitioners Roundtable (SPRout) is an opportunity for solo practitioners to share ideas, challenges, and resources. This group meets at noon on the first Thursday of the month. All are encouraged to join us, you do not need to be a member to attend. Read more
Ask An Architect – May 2021
Dreaming about a home design project and not sure where to start? Wondering how to make the most of your budget? Curious about green design or how to plan for your family’s changing needs? Join two AIA architects to discuss your building project, no matter the stage. Read more
June 2021
WID + SPARC: Architecture Finance 101
This is the second session in the 2021 Business of Architecture series presented by AIA Seattle’s Women in Design Committee in collaboration with the Small Practice and Residential Committee (SPARC). Read more
August 2021
CANCELLED – Committee Meeting: Small Practice & Residential Committee
**AUGUST MEETING CANCELLED** Join AIA Seattle’s Small Practice and Residential Committee for their monthly meeting, open to all. Read more
November 2021
WID + SPARC: What Am I Paying For?! The Value Proposition of Architectural Services
This is the third event in the 2021 Business of Architecture series presented by AIA Seattle’s Women In Design Committee in collaboration with the Small Practice and Residential Committee (SPARC). Read more
December 2021
CANCELLED – Committee Meeting: Small Practice & Residential Committee
**CANCELLED** Join AIA Seattle’s Small Practice and Residential Committee for their monthly meeting, open to all. Read more
MOVED TO ONLINE – SPARC: Risk Management for Architectural Solo Practitioners and Small Practices
**MOVED TO ONLINE** Join AIA Seattle’s Small Practice & Residential Committee for a virtual lecture, featuring a vital discussion on legal risks for small practices, as led by representatives from the legal and insurance industries. Read more
January 2022
Sole Practitioners Roundtable (SPRouT) Meeting
Solo Practitioners Roundtable (SPRout) is an opportunity for solo practitioners to share ideas, challenges, and resources. This group meets at noon on the first Thursday of the month. All are encouraged to join us, you do not need to be a member to attend. Read more
Committee Meeting: Small Practice & Residential Committee
Join AIA Seattle’s Small Practice & Residential Committee for its monthly meeting, taking place every third Thursday at 12pm. Open to architects and allied professionals, including members and non-members. Read more
MOVED ONLINE: Ask An Architect – January 2022
EVENT MOVED ONLINE – Dreaming about a home design project and not sure where to start? Wondering how to make the most of your budget? Curious about green design or how to plan for your family’s changing needs? Join two AIA architects to discuss your building project, no matter the stage. Read more
February 2022
SPARC: Small Practice Design Lab
Join AIA Seattle’s Small Practice & Residential Committee and Sole Practitioner’s Roundtable for a new, monthly series of open critique sessions. Read more
March 2022
SPRouT: Happy Hour March 2022
Join AIA Seattle’s Sole Practitioners Roundtable for an informal happy hour – come as you are! Read more
April 2022
CANCELLED – Committee Meeting: Small Practice & Residential Committee
**APRIL MEETING IS CANCELLED** Join AIA Seattle’s Small Practice & Residential Committee for its monthly meeting, taking place every third Thursday at 12pm. Open to architects and allied professionals, including members and non-members. Read more
SPARC: Existential Crisis or Opportunity – The Impact of 3D-Printed Houses on Residential Architecture
Join AIA Seattle’s Small Practice & Residential Committee for a discussion on new technology surrounding 3D-printed housing, and the evolving role of architects in this work. Read more
Ask An Architect – April 2022
Dreaming about a home design project and not sure where to start? Wondering how to make the most of your budget? Curious about green design or how to plan for your family’s changing needs? Join two AIA architects to discuss your building project, no matter the stage. Read more
June 2022
SPRouT: Summer Happy Hour 2022
Join AIA Seattle’s Sole Practitioners Roundtable (SPRouT) for a social hour to celebrate the summer. Read more
July 2022
2022 Small Firm Series: Session 1
Join us IN-PERSON at MG2 on Wednesday, July 6, 2022 for Session 1: Stabilize Your Small Firm with Strategic Business Planning of AIA Seattle’s 2022 Small Firm Series (4 AIA LU). Managing a growing design firm offers a variety of unique challenges and opportunities. An unpredictable business environment and a quickening pace of change requires firm owners to adapt, but how can firm owners proactively prepare for growth in uncertain times? We will demystify the business planning process. Each attendee will…
CANCELLED – Committee Meeting: Small Practice & Residential Committee
**July meeting is CANCELLED and replaced by a WEBINAR same date & time** Join AIA Seattle’s Small Practice & Residential Committee for its monthly meeting, taking place every third Thursday at 12pm. Open to architects and allied professionals, including members and non-members. Read more
Mass Timber + SPARC: Mass Timber in Residential Design – A case study and panel discussion
Join AIA Seattle’s Mass Timber and Small Practice & Residential committees for a case study and panel discussion on this trendy construction material, featuring presentations from architects, engineers, and vendor partners. Read more
CANCELLED: Ask An Architect – July 2022
**CANCELLED** Dreaming about a home design project and not sure where to start? Wondering how to make the most of your budget? Curious about green design or how to plan for your family’s changing needs? Join two AIA architects to discuss your building project, no matter the stage. Read more
August 2022
CANCELLED – Committee Meeting: Small Practice & Residential Committee
**CANCELLED** Join AIA Seattle’s Small Practice & Residential Committee for its monthly meeting, taking place every third Thursday at 12pm. Open to architects and allied professionals, including members and non-members. Read more
September 2022
2022 Small Firm Series: Session 2
Join us ONLINE on Wednesday, September 7, 2022 for Session 2: Effective Strategies for Advancing Emerging Leaders and Transitioning Ownership of AIA Seattle’s 2022 Small Firm Series (4 AIA LU). How do firms succeed in transitioning ownership and leadership? When should firm leaders begin thinking about ownership transition, and what options are available to firm founders approaching retirement? How can successors truly leverage the knowledge and connections of the founder? Planning for leadership transition brings up many questions and few answers;…
October 2022
Sole Practitioners Roundtable (SPRouT) Meeting
Solo Practitioners Roundtable (SPRout) is an opportunity for solo practitioners to share ideas, challenges, and resources. This group meets at noon on the first Thursday of the month. All are encouraged to join us, you do not need to be a member to attend. Read more
CANCELLED – Ask An Architect – October 2022
Dreaming about a home design project and not sure where to start? Wondering how to make the most of your budget? Curious about green design or how to plan for your family’s changing needs? Join two AIA architects to discuss your building project, no matter the stage. Read more