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February 2023
Deadline | Call for Hosts 2023 YAF+WID Happy Hour
Apply to host an event for the 2023 Young Architect Forum + Women in Design 2023 Happy Hour Series! To be considered, you must apply by the end of the day, February 1. Read more
Committee Meeting: Women in Design
The Women in Design Committee meets on the fourth Thursday of every month at 12pm. Every other month, we will have a discussion topic. AIA Seattle members, allied members and sponsors are encouraged to join as well as other professionals in the design community. Read more
March 2023
Committee Meeting: Women in Design
The Women in Design Committee meets on the fourth Thursday of every month at 12pm. Every other month, we will have a discussion topic. AIA Seattle members, allied members and sponsors are encouraged to join as well as other professionals in the design community. Read more
April 2023
YAF & WID Happy Hour Series – INTEGRATION
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 series will explore the integration of cultures, technology, and unique project teams to design the buildings of the future. Read more
Committee Meeting: Women in Design
The Women in Design Committee meets on the fourth Thursday of every month at 12pm. Every other month, we will have a discussion topic. AIA Seattle members, allied members and sponsors are encouraged to join as well as other professionals in the design community. Read more
May 2023
Women in Design: Space Needle Tour – The Century Project
A guided tour and discussion of the Century Project for the Space Needle. Read more
Committee Meeting: Women in Design
The Women in Design Committee meets on the fourth Thursday of every month at 12pm. Every other month, we will have a discussion topic. AIA Seattle members, allied members and sponsors are encouraged to join as well as other professionals in the design community. Read more
June 2023
Committee Meeting: Women in Design
The Women in Design Committee meets on the fourth Thursday of every month at 12pm. Every other month, we will have a discussion topic. AIA Seattle members, allied members and sponsors are encouraged to join as well as other professionals in the design community. Read more
July 2023
Pride Place Tour
Tour Description: Pride Place, is a LGBTQIA+ affirming affordable senior housing project set to open in September 2023. Pride Place will house 118 apartments above a LGBTQIA focused community and health services senior community center run by GenPride. GenPride is a nonprofit focused on serving LGBTQIA+ seniors. Commercial retail space will be located along Broadway Street. The project is considered the first of its kind in Washington state. Located on Broadway between Pike and Pine Streets, Capitol Hill based affordable…
Committee Meeting: Women in Design
The Women in Design Committee meets on the fourth Thursday of every month at 12pm. Every other month, we will have a discussion topic. AIA Seattle members, allied members and sponsors are encouraged to join as well as other professionals in the design community. Read more
August 2023
YAF & WID Happy Hour Series – INTEGRATION
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 series will explore the integration of cultures, technology, and unique project teams to design the buildings of the future. Read more
CANCELED: Committee Meeting: Women in Design
The Women in Design Committee meets on the fourth Thursday of every month at 12pm. Every other month, we will have a discussion topic. AIA Seattle members, allied members and sponsors are encouraged to join as well as other professionals in the design community. Click for more information about Women in Design and to sign up for their email updates. Please download and import the following iCalendar (.ics) files to your calendar system. Join Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 875 6467…
September 2023
YAF & WID Happy Hour Series – INTEGRATION
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 series will explore the integration of cultures, technology, and unique project teams to design the buildings of the future. Read more
JE:DI IRL | Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion In Real Life
What: This is an open forum for people to exchange ideas hosted by AIA Seattle’s JE:DI Council and the AIA Northern Virginia Women in Architecture Committee. Our third session will focus on professional development challenges that J.E.D.I. initiatives can help improve. When: Save the date and plan to attend both of our upcoming sessions! September 20, 2023 November 8, 2023 Remote Access will be provided after registration.
Committee Meeting: Women in Design
The Women in Design Committee meets on the fourth Thursday of every month at 12pm. Every other month, we will have a discussion topic. AIA Seattle members, allied members and sponsors are encouraged to join as well as other professionals in the design community. Read more
October 2023
Committee Meeting: Women in Design
The Women in Design Committee meets on the fourth Thursday of every month at 12pm. Every other month, we will have a discussion topic. AIA Seattle members, allied members and sponsors are encouraged to join as well as other professionals in the design community. Read more
November 2023
JE:DI IRL | Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion In Real Life
Join us for the final session in our 2024 series of informal off-the-record discussions exploring how firms are tackling J.E.D.I. initiatives. Read more
CANCELED: Committee Meeting: Women in Design
The Women in Design Committee meets on the fourth Thursday of every month at 12pm. Every other month, we will have a discussion topic. AIA Seattle members, allied members and sponsors are encouraged to join as well as other professionals in the design community. Click for more information about Women in Design and to sign up for their email updates. Please download and import the following iCalendar (.ics) files to your calendar system. Join Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 875 6467…
December 2023
CANCELED: Committee Meeting: Women in Design
The Women in Design Committee meets on the fourth Thursday of every month at 12pm. Every other month, we will have a discussion topic. AIA Seattle members, allied members and sponsors are encouraged to join as well as other professionals in the design community. Click for more information about Women in Design and to sign up for their email updates. Please download and import the following iCalendar (.ics) files to your calendar system. Join Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 875 6467…
January 2024
Women in Design Coffee Hour
We know it can be helpful to have a sounding board of fellow women-identifying designers as we navigate our industry and world from a unique perspective and experience; this Coffee Hour is a chance to cultivate relationships and provide informal mentorship. Bring any current struggles, share a recent win, or simply come to talk about work and life. We will have a prompt selected from the below list of topics to help guide conversation: Advocating for yourself/others Navigating the job…
Committee Meeting: Women in Design
The Women in Design Committee meets on the fourth Thursday of every month at 12pm. Every other month, we will have a discussion topic. AIA Seattle members, allied members and sponsors are encouraged to join as well as other professionals in the design community. Read more
February 2024
Women in Design Coffee Hour: February
We know it can be helpful to have a sounding board of fellow women-identifying designers as we navigate our industry and world from a unique perspective and experience; this Coffee Hour is a chance to cultivate relationships and provide informal mentorship. Bring any current struggles, share a recent win, or simply come to talk about work and life. We will have a prompt selected from the below list of topics to help guide conversation: Advocating for yourself/others Navigating the job…
Committee Meeting: Women in Design
The Women in Design Committee meets on the fourth Thursday of every month at 12pm. Every other month, we will have a discussion topic. AIA Seattle members, allied members and sponsors are encouraged to join as well as other professionals in the design community. Read more
March 2024
YAF + WID 2024 Happy Hour Call to Hosts
The Young Architects Forum and Women in Design are excited to announce our 2024 happy hour theme, MEASURE WHAT MATTERS: UTILIZING DATA TO TACKLE THE 2030 CHALLENGE AND ADVANCE SUSTAINABILITY OBJECTIVES IN ARCHITECTURE. Read more
Committee Meeting: Women in Design
The Women in Design Committee meets on the fourth Thursday of every month at 12pm. Every other month, we will have a discussion topic. AIA Seattle members, allied members and sponsors are encouraged to join as well as other professionals in the design community. Read more
April 2024
Committee Meeting: Women in Design
The Women in Design Committee meets on the fourth Thursday of every month at 12pm. Every other month, we will have a discussion topic. AIA Seattle members, allied members and sponsors are encouraged to join as well as other professionals in the design community. Read more
May 2024
Women in Design Coffee Hour: May
We know it can be helpful to have a sounding board of fellow women-identifying designers as we navigate our industry and world from a unique perspective and experience; this Coffee Hour is a chance to cultivate relationships and provide informal mentorship. Bring any current struggles, share a recent win, or simply come to talk about work and life. We will have a prompt selected from the below list of topics to help guide conversation: Advocating for yourself/others Navigating the job…
Committee Meeting: Women in Design
The Women in Design Committee meets on the fourth Thursday of every month at 12pm. Every other month, we will have a discussion topic. AIA Seattle members, allied members and sponsors are encouraged to join as well as other professionals in the design community. Read more
June 2024
Women in Design: Coffee Hour – June
We know it can be helpful to have a sounding board of fellow women-identifying designers as we navigate our industry and world from a unique perspective and experience; this Coffee Hour is a chance to cultivate relationships and provide informal mentorship. Bring any current struggles, share a recent win, or simply come to talk about work and life. We will have a prompt selected from the below list of topics to help guide conversation: Advocating for yourself/others Navigating the job…
WiD Queer Gals & Pals Creative Writing Meet-up
WiD co-chairs will lead participants through creative writing exercises related to queer-place making. The event will be held in the upstairs meeting room and will be broken into segments to allow for breaks, but will also be casual. Please take time to peruse the bookstore. Paper and pencils provided, but feel free to bring devices if you prefer. This gathering is intended for lesbian, queer and trans female, and non-binary designers; others are welcome to attend, please respect this gathering…
Committee Meeting: Women in Design
The Women in Design Committee meets on the fourth Thursday of every month at 12pm. Every other month, we will have a discussion topic. AIA Seattle members, allied members and sponsors are encouraged to join as well as other professionals in the design community. Read more
July 2024
YAF & WID Happy Hour Series – MEASURE WHAT MATTERS @ NAC Architecture
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 series will explore how sustainability metrics can improve our built environment and create healthier buildings. Read more
Committee Meeting: Women in Design
The Women in Design Committee meets on the fourth Thursday of every month at 12pm. Every other month, we will have a discussion topic. AIA Seattle members, allied members and sponsors are encouraged to join as well as other professionals in the design community. Read more
J.E.D.I. IRL 2024 | Session 1
This is the first session of “JEDI: In Real Life,” a four-part series of informal, off-the-record discussions exploring how firms are addressing Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (J.E.D.I.) initiatives. This program, developed by AIA Seattle’s JE:DI Council and the AIA Northern Virginia Women in Architecture Committee aims to foster a national dialogue to keep momentum in this vital work. In 2023, the series covered topics ranging from 1) the DAP ANTI-RACIST DESIGN JUSTICE INDEX, 2) barriers to licensure 3) equity and…
August 2024
YAF & WID Happy Hour Series – MEASURE WHAT MATTERS @ ZGF
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 series will explore how sustainability metrics can improve our built environment and create healthier buildings. Read more
Women in Design: Coffee Hour – August
We know it can be helpful to have a sounding board of fellow women-identifying designers as we navigate our industry and world from a unique perspective and experience; this Coffee Hour is a chance to cultivate relationships and provide informal mentorship. Bring any current struggles, share a recent win, or simply come to talk about work and life. We will have a prompt selected from the below list of topics to help guide conversation: Advocating for yourself/others Navigating the job…
