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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
AIA Seattle Self-Guided ADU Tour
Join us as we showcase innovative ADU designs across the city. Whether you’re a seasoned practitioner or just interested in seeing what ADUs can look like in Seattle, this is your opportunity to explore built projects and talk to the architects. The tour is free to all participants. The tour is self-guided. In the week prior to June 15, registrants will receive maps and additional information to help locate each featured ADU. Please register for the tour via the button…
July 2019
UDF: Suburban Renaissance Tour / Kenmore & Bothell, WA
Urban Design Forum presents a tour of Kenmore and Bothell, two Seattle suburbs working to build a more sustainable, urbanized future. Read more
August 2019
WID: Tour – Solis Multifamily Passive House
A guided tour of the Solis Condominiums. As a first of its kind building in Seattle, SOLIS aims to use 80% less energy than a typical multifamily building for heating and cooling. The residential portion of the building is pursuing the rigorous PHIUS+ passive building energy certification standard by the Passive House Institute US. Read more
COTE: Pax Futura Building Tour
Join Committee on the Environment for a tour of Seattle’s first Passive House-certified multifamily development. Read more
UDF: Curating the Street Level Experience – Graham Baba Architects in Pike/Pine
Join us as Jim Graham, principle of Graham Baba Architects, shares his vision for breathing life into urban streetscapes as elicited by the firm’s thoughtful work in one of the city’s most dynamic and culturally-exciting neighborhoods. 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
COTE: Guided Tour of Solis Multifamily Passive House
Join AIA Seattle’s Committee on the Environment for a tour of the unique Solis Multifamily Passive House development in Capitol Hill. Read more
October 2019
YAF: Construction Tour – 121 Stewart Street
Join YAF for a construction tour of the 121 Stewart Street condominium project. Read more
UDF: Waterfront Seattle – A Post-Viaduct, Public Space Megaproject Tour
Urban Design Forum welcomes Waterfront Seattle for a walking tour of its vision for a new Alaskan Way, after the viaduct is gone. 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
January 2020
WID: Guided Tour of citizenM Hotel
Join Women in Design for a guided tour and discussion of the fabrication process of CitizenM Hotel. Read more
April 2020
POSTPONED – DWB: Federal Center South Tour
**This tour is postponed.** Join AIA Seattle’s Design & Wellbeing Committee to learn about the redevelopment/modernization of the existing 1202 warehouse located at Federal Center South completed by ZGF in 2012. The integrated design set a new standard for high-performance, cost-effective, and sustainable workplace environments. Read more
February 2021
YAF: Virtual Building Tour – Federal Reserve Building
Join AIA Seattle’s Young Architect Forum over your lunch for a “virtual construction tour” of the Federal Reserve Bank Building Read more
April 2021
CAE: Immersive Experience Through Integrated Design – The Louisiana Children’s Museum
Join AIA Seattle’s Committee on Architecture for Education for a special program featuring the Louisiana Children’s Museum, and its unique role in post-Katrina New Orleans. Read more
July 2021
CAE: Burke Museum – An Inside Look
Join AIA Seattle’s Committee on Architecture for Education for its first in-person event back, featuring an inside look at the monumental new Burke Museum. Read more
November 2021
WID: Feriton Spur Park Expansion Site Tour
Join AIA Seattle’s Women in Design committee for a guided, in-person tour of the new Feriton Spur Park expansion in Kirkland. Read more
April 2022
COHO: BLOCK Project Shop Tour
Join AIA Seattle’s Committee on Homelessness for an exclusive tour of the shop of the BLOCK Project, an innovative architect-led initiative to address homelessness in the Puget Sound. Read more
May 2022
CAE: South Seattle College Tour
Join AIA Seattle’s Committee on Architecture for Education for an in-person tour of several new facilities of South Seattle College. Read more
June 2022
Mass Timber: UW Health Sciences Education Building + Founders Hall Tour
Join AIA Seattle’s Mass Timber committee for a live, in-person tour of the new mass timber project at University of Washington’s Founders Hall. alongside the UW Health Sciences Building. Read more
July 2022
WID: Fritz Hedges Waterway Park Tour
Join AIA Seattle’s Women in Design committee for a look at a new waterfront park along the Portage Bay shoreline. Read more
August 2022
YAF: Belltown Adaptive Reuse Tour
Join AIA Seattle’s Young Architects Forum for an in-person tour of a new adaptive reuse project in Belltown, featuring retail and office uses. Read more
CAE: Design Excellence in K-12 through Progressive Design Build – Panel Discussion and Tour
Join AIA Seattle’s Committee on Architecture for Education for a panel discussion and tour of the new Cougar Mountain Middle School in the Issaquah School District. Read more
September 2022
YAF: Madison & Boylston Construction Tour
Join AIA Seattle’s Young Architects Forum for an in-person tour of the city’s first affordable highrise in over 50 years. **Hardhats and closed-toed shoes REQUIRED onsite. At this time, elevators are only connected to some floors, and uneven surfaces are common.** Read more
October 2022
Mass Timber Committee: Sustainable Forestry Tour
Tour Location: North Bend, WA Tour Departure Point/Time: North Bend Safeway Parking lot (460 SW Mt Si Blvd, North Bend, WA 98045) at 2:45pm. We will carpool to the forest sites from here as parking is limited at the site. Tour Date And Time: Tuesday, October 4th 3-5pm. Accessibility: This live, in-person forest tour is presented by AIA Seattle’s Mass Timber committee. There will likely be accessibility challenges for the wheelchair bound on the tour due outdoor paths and walkways. There will…
May 2023
YAF’s Construction Tour: UW Behavioral Health Teaching Facility
Join the Young Architects Forum for a construction tour of the new UW Behavioral Health Teaching Facility (UWBHTF). UWBHTF will become the foundation for positive transformation of the entire Behavioral Health system in the state of Washington. Read more
August 2023
Northlake Commons Construction Tour – YAF + Mass Timber Committee
Join YAF and the Mass Timber Committee for a tour of Northlake Commons, Seattle’s largest mass timber lab-ready office building. The design team will guide a tour through the active construction site to discuss the design process, outcomes and highlight key considerations for building with mass timber. Read more
November 2023
YAF: Construction Tour: Yesler Terrace Towers
Join the Young Architects Forum for a construction tour of the Yesler Towers – a pair of towers, highly visible from Interstate 5, creating a gateway to downtown Seattle and into the Yesler Terrace neighborhood and a place that links residents to the neighborhood, neighbors to the community, and the evolving community to the city. Read more
January 2024
CAE: UW Population Health Building and Health Sciences Education Building (HSEB) Tour
Join us for a guided tour of two outstanding educational facilities on the University of Washington Campus; the new Health Sciences Educational Building and the Hans Rosling Center for Population Health. Read more
February 2024
Mass Timber Committee – 35 Stone – Construction Tour
Space is limited and a waitlist will be created for future tour opportunities. Please email azink@millerhull.com to be added to the waitlist. Registration for this program has been closed. Project Description: Telling a timber story of sustainability, 35 Stone celebrates Seattle’s origins with its mass timber framework and an industrial inspired form. The neighborhood-focused workplace and retail experience anchors the corner of evolution Projects Campus Seattle and will be a showcase for Seattle’s Living Building Pilot Program. The building leverages…
March 2024
Mass Timber Committee – 35 Stone – Construction Tour #2 (Day Two)
Join the Mass Timber Committee for a construction tour of 35 Stone. The design team will guide a tour through the active construction site to discuss the design process, outcomes and highlight key considerations for building with mass timber. Afterwards we will head to Pacific Inn Pub to continue the mass timber discussion. Read more
April 2024
Tour: Chapel of St. Ignatius
Jerry Cobb, S.J., Ph.D. will give a tour of the Chapel of St. Ignatius on Seattle University’s campus. WHEN: Thursday, April 18, 2024 from 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM WHERE: 901 12th Ave., Seattle, WA 98122 COST: $5 admission per person CREDIT: 1.0 CEH (non-HSW) COVID SAFETY/ACCESSIBILITY: AIA Seattle recommends masking as a demonstration of community care. Please stay home if you are experiencing cold or flu-like symptoms. The tour will take place on the ground floor, which is…
May 2024
SPARC: Methow Valley Architecture Tour
The Methow Valley Architecture Tour will celebrate the unique aspects of design and construction in this area of Washington, particularly regarding the climate, culture and natural beauty of the area. Learning objectives will emphasize climate resilience, human health and comfort and biophilic design. Read more
June 2024
Mass Timber Tour of Mercer Middle School
Tour the new mass timber middle school under construction in Beacon Hill. Read more
September 2024
AIA NWW | Tour of WWU: Sustainable and Equitable Design of Four Buildings
Join us for an afternoon touring four campus buildings at Western Washington University (WWU) in Bellingham. Read more
