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January 2021
The Future of Workplace Design
Join our panel for a discussion of how the workplace has changed as a result of COVID and what that means for design. More than ever before, architects are being asked to design for occupant health with extended concepts of sustainability. We’ll look at how these strategies are affecting cost of construction, owners’ pro forma analysis, and space utilization and growth projections. We’ll also look at how workplaces themselves are changing, with less focus on a central workspace and a…
Committee Meeting: Committee on the Environment
Join AIA Seattle’s Committee on the Environment for its monthly meeting, taking place every third Tuesday. Open to AIA Seattle members and allied professions. Read more
CAE: The State of Higher Education – A Look at Today & Tomorrow
Join AIA Seattle’s Committee on Architecture for Education for a discussion on the current realities and what’s next for higher education as institutions and industry experts navigate the evolution of campus together. Read more
Committee Meeting: Seattle International Architecture Forum
Join AIA Seattle’s Seattle International Architecture Forum for its monthly meeting, welcoming architects and allied professionals. Read more
NWW: 2018 International Residential Code Update Webinar
Join AIA Northwest Washington Section for a live webinar overview of changes in the 2018 edition of the International Residential Code. Read more
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: Code
Join AIA Seattle for its monthly Code committee meeting, every fourth Tuesday at 12pm. AIA Seattle members, allied members, and sponsors are encouraged to join, as well as professionals in the design community. Read more
Committee Meeting: Young Architects Forum
Join AIA Seattle’s Young Architects Forum for its monthly meeting, every fourth Tuesday at 5pm. Open to architects and allied professionals. Read more
UDF: Equitable TOD w/ King County Council Chair Claudia Balducci
Join AIA Seattle’s Urban Design Forum for a unique discussion with King County Councilmember Claudia Balducci to discuss equitable transit-oriented development. 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
Committee Meeting: Women in Design
Join AIA Seattle’s Women In Design committee for their monthly social and planning meeting. Read more
February 2021
Committee Meeting: Diversity Roundtable
The Diversity Roundtable meets the first Tuesday of every month at 5:00pm. AIA Seattle members, allied members and sponsors are encouraged to join as well as other professionals in the design community. Read more
When Seattle Shakes – Exhibit Opens
Seattle’s historic structures, among them many unreinforced masonry buildings, are at risk not only from the numerous seismic faults in the Pacific Northwest, but also from economic factors. Many at-risk buildings continue to have vibrant life in Seattle communities, but have found it challenging to retrofit for earthquake safety. Read more
Northwest Residential Press Committee Meeting
Join the NWRP Committee to review the recent round of Home of Distinction submissions. AIA Seattle members, allied members, and sponsors are encouraged to join, as well as professionals in the design community. Read more
Why Seattle Shakes with David B. Williams
Unlike many regions in the country, the Seattle area is constantly reminded of its geologic past, present, and future. Whether it is our landslides, our glacier-carved topography, or our three major earthquake zones, this area’s geologic history is young, dynamic, and accessible. In this virtual talk, naturalist David B. Williams will provide an introduction to the city’s geology and how it affects the built environment. This program is inspired by an exhibit, When Seattle Shakes, co-produced by AIA Seattle and…
When Seattle Shakes Curator Talk
Join us for an evening talk with our exhibition researcher and curator, Mary Waelder. In this exhibit, Mary explores how to align the goals of historic preservation and resilient design by understanding the most effective ways of protecting a city’s historic building stock against earthquakes. The talk will be focused on her research and attendees will have time for a brief Q&A. Special Thanks to our When Seattle Shakes Exhibit Sponsors: Coughlin Porter Lundeen | Degenkolb | Holmes Group Initial…
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
2021 Path to Fellowship
Are you a seasoned professional who is considering applying for AIA Fellowship? Or are you an emerging professional who’s curious about steps you can take now to make a future application more competitive? Join a panel of local FAIAs to learn more about the College of Fellows eligibility and submittal process, our chapter’s coaching and nomination of candidates, and tricks and tools you can employ now to tell your own professional story. Read more
Decoded | Tall Wood: A New Path Forward – Code Provisions and Design Steps
This is the first session in the 2021 Decoded series presented by AIA Seattle’s Code Committee. We are at an exciting confluence in timber construction. The need for sustainable, urban construction has never been higher. Concurrently, mass timber products such as cross-laminated timber have opened the door to many new opportunities for construction, one of which is tall wood. In January 2019, the International Code Council (ICC) approved a set of proposals to allow tall wood buildings of up to…
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
Committee Meeting: Urban Design Forum
Join AIA Seattle’s Urban Design Forum for its monthly planning meeting, every fourth Wednesday. Open to architects and allied professionals. Read more
March 2021
SIAF: Outsider Architects – Immigrants in the Context of JEDI Initiatives
Join the Seattle International Architects Forum for this panel discussion on the experience and opportunities of immigrant architects in our local community, in particular their roles within larger conversations of racial equity. Read more
A&R: Conversations Toward Resilience – Assessment
AIA Seattle Adaptation and Resilience Committee is hosting a series of four panel discussions during 2021 to highlight current regional resiliency efforts in architecture & planning through four lenses – Assessment, Analysis, Implementation and Engagement. Read more
Committee Meeting: Committee on Homelessness
Join AIA Seattle’s Committee on Homelessness for a monthly check-in on how best to advocate for our most vulnerable populations, within the architecture profession. Read more
COTE: Pathways to Decarbonization: Seattle Public Schools
Join AIA Seattle’s Committee on the Environment for its next program focused on success stories in the path to decarbonization, focused on work being done with Seattle Public Schools. Read more
When Seattle Shakes Curator Talk
Join us for an evening talk with our exhibition researcher and curator, Mary Waelder. In this exhibit, Mary explores how to align the goals of historic preservation and resilient design by understanding the most effective ways of protecting a city’s historic building stock against earthquakes. The talk will be focused on her research and attendees will have time for a brief Q&A. Special Thanks to our When Seattle Shakes Exhibit Sponsors: Coughlin Porter Lundeen | Degenkolb | Holmes Group Initial…
Committee Meeting: Small Practice & Residential Committee
Join AIA Seattle’s Small Practice and Residential Committee for their monthly meeting, open to all. Read more
UDF: Post-COVID Urbanism
Join AIA Seattle’s Urban Design Forum for an investigation of which changes to our urban form might remain after the COVID-19 crisis recedes. Read more
WID: Navigating Your Career Through a Recession
Join AIA Seattle’s Women in Design committee for the first session of the 2021 Business of Architecture series. Read more
2021 AIA Disaster Assistance Program: Building Evaluator Training
Join AIA Seattle, in association with Cal OES, AIA National, and the Adaptation & Resilience Committee, for a the certification course for the Safety Assessment Program (SAP), training architects, engineers, and building inspectors. 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
NWW: 2018 WA State Energy Code – Commercial Highlights Webinar
Join AIA Seattle’s Northwest Washington Section and Lisa Rosenow, Director – Energy Code Services, Evergreen Technology Consulting. This training will provide an overview of various substantive multi-discipline updates in the commercial 2018 WSEC. Read more
SDF 2021 Design Jam
Join the Seattle Design Festival planning committee and Surya Vanka, Founder & Chief Designer at AUTHENTIC DESIGN and longtime friend of the Festival, for the Design Jam, a Thinkercyze Live event, THIS SATURDAY April 10 at 10 am PT. Explore your creative process and brainstorm this year’s festival theme EMERGE with other members of your community. Perfect for designers of all ages!
YAF: Coffee Talk – April 2021
Join AIA Seattle’s Young Architects Forum for their first “coffee talk” of 2021, focusing on building camaraderie and relationships across firm young professionals, amidst WFH. Read more
COTE: Building Electrification and 2030 Districts
Join AIA Seattle’s Committee on the Environment for a showcase of current electrified new buildings, as indicators of where the city of Seattle is headed in pursuit of its 2030 efficiency goals. Read more
COTE: 2021 Earth Day Sustainability Slam
Join AIA Seattle’s Committee for its annual Earth Day sustainability slam, this year as a live webinar! Read more
