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January 2019
Little House in the City: Designing Small Within City Limits
This presentation explores the design of small, urban houses and backyard ADUs as a smart response to two demographic trends: the shrinking size of households and the growing popularity of city living. Read more
February 2019
Committee Meeting: Small Practice and Residential Committee – DATE CHANGE
The Small Practice and Residential Committee (SPARC) meets the third Thursday of every month at noon at DeForest Architects. AIA Seattle members, allied members, and sponsors are encouraged to join, as well as professionals in the design community. Read more
2019 Member Access: Architectural Photography: A practical guide to a successful photo shoot
Join Moris Moreno, professional Architectural and Interior Design photographer, who will share his insights on how to get the most out of your project photoshoots, including the elements of the briefing process, walkthroughs, usage rights and releases, weather and sun location, styling and post-production. Read more
March 2019
Ask An Architect – March 2019
Whether your project is a small remodel or new construction — or if you are just curious about the design process — AIA architects can help. Join AIA Architects from AKJ Architects and TCA Architecture + Planning + Design for an information-packed overview of the design and construction process including budget and schedule, tips for hiring the right team, and how you and your designer can work together to make the most of any project. Be sure to bring your…
April 2019
SPARC Home Tour #11: The Roost – Artist Live-Work Lofts
Join SPARC and Neiman Taber Architects for a tour of a multi-family/mixed-use project with 33 housing units & ground-floor commercial space. Read more
Code Dependent: URM What? Unreinforced Masonry Buildings In Seattle
This is the first session in the Code Dependent series. Seattle has over an estimated 1,000 unreinforced masonry structures. This class will explain the geologic hazards facing Seattle and why URMs are susceptible to this intense damage. Read more
Ask An Architect – April 2019
Whether your project is a small remodel or new construction — or if you are just curious about the design process — AIA architects can help. Join AIA Architects from DeForest Architects and Wascha Studios for an information-packed overview of the design and construction process including budget and schedule, tips for hiring the right team, and how you and your designer can work together to make the most of any project. Coffee and light snacks provided. Cost: $25 per individual…
May 2019
SPARC Home Tour #12: Big Mouth House
AIA Seattle’s SPARC committee returns for its 12th home tour, featuring the much-anticipated Big House! Read more
CANCELLED: Ask An Architect – May 2019
**MAY SESSION IS CANCELLED** Please join us at a future session at the Center for Architecture & Design. Whether your project is a small remodel or new construction — or if you are just curious about the design process — AIA architects can help. Join AIA Architects from Lane Williams Architects and David Coleman Architecture, for an information-packed overview of the design and construction process including budget and schedule, tips for hiring the right team, and how you and your…
Housing Transformations: Density Done Right
Design professionals in the urban built environment often advocate for “good density.” But what exactly does that look like, and how specifically can the planning, design, and construction of housing options support vibrant communities? How can the integration of new housing center equity, sustainability and livability in rapidly changing neighborhoods? Join us for a full day program exploring housing transformations that advance density done right. For registration to the concluding keynote and happy hour ONLY, visit the keynote event page.…
July 2019
Sessions for Small Firms: Mastering Communications with Clients and Project Teams
This is the first of three Sessions for Small Firms offered in 2019. SESSION 1 | MASTERING COMMUNICATIONS Part 1: The Client Relationship The Architect’s client is a central figure in their business, their creative enterprise, and their livelihood. Each client is a unique entity and has their own ideas about what they want out of the process. Rather than starting from a place where we know “the way clients think,” we will create structures for discovering the unique needs…
Ask An Architect – July 2019
Whether your project is a small remodel or new construction — or if you are just curious about the design process — AIA architects can help. Join AIA Architects from Clinkston Architects and H2D Architects for an information-packed overview of the design and construction process including budget and schedule, tips for hiring the right team, and how you and your designer can work together to make the most of any project. Coffee and light snacks provided. Cost: $25 per individual…
Home of Distinction – Submissions Due
Submit your Home of Distinction application by July 26 to be featured in Seattle Magazine. Read more
September 2019
Ask An Architect – September 2019
Whether your project is a small remodel or new construction — or if you are just curious about the design process — AIA architects can help. Join AIA Architects David Coleman of David Coleman / Architecture and Matt Hutchins of CAST architecture for an information-packed overview of the design and construction process including budget and schedule, tips for hiring the right team, and how you and your designer can work together to make the most of any project. Coffee and…
October 2019
Firm Ownership Transition: Planning for Success
This is the second of three Sessions for Small Firms offered in 2019. FIRM OWNERSHIP TRANSITION: PLANNING FOR SUCCESS How do firms succeed in transitioning ownership and leadership? What options are available to a firm founder who is approaching retirement? How can internal transition be made attractive and affordable? How can successors truly leverage the knowledge and connections of the founder? We will explore these questions and others with case studies and interactive scenarios, including how to manage the risk…
November 2019
Ask An Architect – November 2019
**This program has been cancelled. 2020 Ask An Architect programming to be announced later this month, with the first seminar taking place on Saturday, January 25. Details will be posted here.** Whether your project is a small remodel or new construction — or if you are just curious about the design process — AIA architects can help. Join AIA Architects Jeff Babienko of babienko ARCHITECTS PLLC and Eric Drivdahl of Gelotte Hommas Drivdahl for an information-packed overview of the design…
December 2019
Effective Sales Planning for Doer-Sellers
This is the final course in our 2019 Sessions for Small Firms. In professional services firms, skilled practitioners like architects, engineers, and other consultants are often responsible for finding and winning new work. These busy Doer-Sellers must balance doing the work and winning the work as they deliver on their current contractual commitments and build long-term client relationships. How can Doer-Sellers prepare for important, high-stakes conversations and meetings with prospective clients? What planning can help Doer-Sellers gain a competitive advantage…
January 2020
Ask An Architect – January 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
February 2020
Home of Distinction 2020A – Submissions Due
Submit your Home of Distinction application by February 28 to be featured in Seattle Magazine. Read more
March 2020
ONLINE – Committee Meeting: Small Practice and Residential Committee
**March meeting is ONLINE – click for details** The Small Practice and Residential Committee (SPARC) meets the third Thursday of every month at noon at DeForest Architects. AIA Seattle members, allied members, and sponsors are encouraged to join, as well as professionals in the design community. Read more
ONLINE: Ask An Architect – March 2020
**MARCH SEMINAR IS ONLINE ONLY.** 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
April 2020
WEBINAR: Virtual Collaborative Spaces with Sheryl Cababa
Join AIA Seattle for a short, live webinar on how to facilitate creative collaboration virtually. Read more
ONLINE – Committee Meeting: Small Practice and Residential Committee
**The April meeting is call-in only.** The Small Practice and Residential Committee (SPARC) meets the third Thursday of every month at noon at DeForest Architects. AIA Seattle members, allied members, and sponsors are encouraged to join, as well as professionals in the design community. Read more
WEBINAR: Digital Firm Management Solutions with Carlos Obando
Join AIA Seattle for a live webinar on technological solutions for remote firm management and client relationships. Read more
JOIN US FOR A SERIES OF TOWN HALLS
In response to COVID-19, AIA Seattle has been adapting to the changing needs of our partners and members. One of our priorities includes finding new ways for our community to co-create, share knowledge, and support one another. We know that your professional and personal lives are being deeply affected by this situation. To help unite our community around this crisis, we are putting on a series of Town Halls immediately. Our goal is to provide a platform for discussion and…
WEBINAR: Coping With Coronavirus – Design Firm Challenges
Join AIA Seattle sponsors AP | Hall & Company for a webinar on insurance- and legal-related challenges from COVID-19. Read more
May 2020
ONLINE – Solo Practitioners Roundtable (SPRout) Meeting
**The May SPRout meeting is online only.** 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
ONLINE – Committee Meeting: Small Practice and Residential Committee
**The May Small Practice & Residential Committee is online only.** 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
ONLINE: Ask An Architect – May 2020
**May’s program is ONLINE ONLY.** 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 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
Virtual Housing Design Week
Several months ago when we began planning this year’s housing design forum, finding balance was on the minds of residential architects. Across the spectrum of residential project scales and budgets, what drives high quality design? How do we balance design inspiration and construction costs? How are residential architects innovating in their practices? Today, as we adapt our homes and businesses in the midst of a pandemic, finding balance seems an extra prescient theme. And perhaps home means something different now…
Omar Gandhi Presents Defining a Process | Virtual Housing Design Week
Adhering to the original theme imbued with new meaning, AIA Seattle presents Finding Balance Across the Spectrum of Residential Design: Virtual Housing Design Week. Join us online June 8-12 for a full week of continuing education webinars, discussions, film screenings, art, and engagement focused on small scale residential design inspiration and practice issues. Design Week kicks off with keynote Omar Gandhi’s presentation Defining a Process. If you would like to purchase a design week pass for all-inclusive discounted access to the…
DATE CHANGE | Brigitte Shim + Howard Sutcliffe Present housing/house/home | Virtual Housing Design Week
Black Lives Matter Seattle-King County has called for a General Strike and Silent March in the state of Washington on Friday, June 12. In response, this session has been rescheduled for Monday, June 15. Adhering to the original theme imbued with new meaning, AIA Seattle presents Finding Balance Across the Spectrum of Residential Design: Virtual Housing Design Week. Join us online June 8-12 for a full week of continuing education webinars, discussions, film screenings, art, and engagement focused on small…
ONLINE – Committee Meeting: Small Practice and Residential Committee
**The June SPARC meeting is online only.** 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
July 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
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
