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July 2018
AIA Seattle will be closed July 4-6, 2018
The Center for Architecture & Design will be closed Monday, July 2 – Friday, July 6, 2018 for Summer Break. AIA Seattle staff will be working remotely on Monday and Tuesday, July 2-3. Our office will be closed Wednesday, July 4 – Friday, July 6, 2018.
UPDATED: Committee Meeting: Diversity Roundtable
The Diversity Roundtable meets the first Tuesday of every month at 4:30pm at AIA Seattle. AIA Seattle members, allied members and sponsors are encouraged to join as well as other professionals in the design community. Read more
CANCELLED: Committee Meeting: Disaster Preparedness & Response
The Disaster Preparedness & Response Knowledge Community meets the second Wednesday of every other month at noon at the AIA Seattle office. AIA Seattle members, allied members, and sponsors are encouraged to join, as well as professionals in the design community. Click for more information about the Disaster Preparedness & Response Knowledge Community and to sign up for their email updates.
Paid Leave: A Business Decision – Part 3
Part three of three discussions on paid family and medical leave and non-traditional work structures, this evening will
focus on how to manage transitions around a period of leave and more broadly champion change within the profession. Read more
Happy Hour with Young Architects Forum + Women In Design
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. Read more
Ask An Architect: Navigating Your Building Project
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? Read more
Small Firm Management Workshop Series – Marketing and Business Development Basics for Small Firm Architects
In this 3-part series, Rena M. Klein and her colleagues at Charrette Venture Group will offer foundational knowledge, strategies, tools and resources for successful small firm management. Ideal for small firm architects and owners, these highly interactive half-day sessions will include informative presentations, case study examples, workshop activities and ample time for peer-to-peer discussion. Read more
Tour of 8th and Howell with Young Architects Forum
Join AIA Seattle Young Architects Forum for a tour of 8th and Howell! Read more
Seattle International Architecture Forum + Diversity Roundtable Social Hour
Join AIA Seattle’s Diversity Roundtable and Seattle International Architecture Forum at our next Social Hour, hosted by Katerra. Looking forward to an evening of lively conversations on design, architectural practice, general networking and what lies ahead in the design field. Read more
SDCI Forum: Feedback Needed on Pre-Approved DADU Plans
The City of Seattle has expressed interest in developing sets of pre-approved plans for Detached Accessory Dwelling Units (DADUs) to make them less expensive and quicker to build. Recently, Mayor Jenny Durkan issued a press release touting the idea. At this Forum, Seattle’s Office of Planning and Community Development and its Department of Construction & Inspections will present the City’s current work on ADUs/DADUs and seek input from attendees on how such a program might work and what concerns architects…
Designing for Special Populations
The presentation will look at a variety of housing types such as homeless supportive housing, homeless shelters, housing for veterans, housing for people with traumatic brain injury, and more! Presenters Scott Starr, Principal | SMR Architects Scott Starr is an Architect and has been a partner at SMR Architects since 2010. He has worked with nonprofit housing providers such as DESC and Plymouth Housing on five major supportive housing projects as well as homeless shelters and service centers. Bill Singer…
Got Codes? Assembly
This is the third session in the Got Codes? series. Designing assembly spaces and feeling hampered by the building code? Session 3 of Got Codes? will provide valuable insight into the 2015 Seattle Building Code and how city staff interpret the SBC as it applies to assembly spaces. Read more
Downtown Parks Tour with Urban Design Forum
Come join Seattle Parks and Urban Design Forum on a sunny walk through Belltown and Denny Triangle to explore the past, present and future of this rapidly-developing area’s urban parks. Read more
Regional Priorities Part 1 – Mass Timber with COTE
There is a lot of talk right now in design communities about the potential use of mass timber (such as CLT) to become a big player in an industry that is typically dominated by steel and concrete. And it’s very likely to happen. Read more
Smart Answers to Tough Questions
Managing the Q&A, interactive exercises, and group dynamics during project interviews. Selection panels are expanding the Q&A portion of project interviews and using surprise “paper airplane” exercises to better understand how A/E/C teams work together. These more conversational-focused interviews require a different type of approach than the typical clicking through slide after slide of a formal presentation. Join Scott Johnston, principal at Johnston Training Group to learn how to prepare for and answer challenging questions, manage interactive exercises, and draw out critical information from the panelists during project interviews. Read more
August 2018
Summer Intern Happy Hour & Portfolio Review
Calling all interns! AIA Seattle wants to offer the next generation of talent a forum to connect with each other and established members of the local design community. Enjoy an evening of music, drinks and networking while showing off your work. Digital and printed portfolios are welcome. Read more
Member Access: Architectural Photography: A practical guide to a successful photo shoot
Depicting a building, a house or an interior space is an art on its own. A craft that combines artistic talent with the technical aspects of photography surrounded by knowledge, preparation and the ability to capture images that can endure the test of time. Read more
Wild Tensions: Tips and Tricks to Safely Experience the Outdoors
Please join us for an hour-long presentation with Richard Forbes of REI as we explore how gear developments and best practices can help us both keep ourselves comfortable and protect our wilderness for future generations. Read more
The New Nordic Museum: an Educational Tour
Join Representatives from Mithun, Kirtley-Cole, and the Nordic Museum as we explore the building design and curation through the lens of educational architecture. The AIA Seattle CAE committee is pleased to present this unique tour during the summer – please join us! RSVP Required. Read more
Happy Hour with Young Architects Forum + Women In Design
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. Read more
UPDATED: Committee Meeting: Seattle International Architecture Forum
The Seattle International Architecture Forum meets the third Wednesday of every month at 5:00pm at AIA Seattle. AIA Seattle members, allied members and sponsors are encouraged to join as well as other professionals in the design community. Read more
Policy Pub Night: Public Realm
As its urban landscape becomes more dense, Seattle can no longer afford to maintain public spaces for single use. Space in the city has to work harder than ever before, not just in buildings but in the spaces between them as well. How can AIA Seattle support efforts to develop more comprehensive uses for our public spaces? Join fellow members and guests for an evening of small group policy discussions and networking. Help us identify our priorities for Seattle’s public…
Ask An Architect: Navigating Your Building Project
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? Read more
UPDATED – Committee Meeting: Committee on Architecture for Education
The Committee on Architecture for Education (CAE) meets the first Wednesday of the month, from 4:30-5:30pm at the Center for Architecture & Design, unless otherwise specified. AIA Seattle members, allied members, and sponsors are encouraged to join, as well as professionals in the design community. Read more
Urban Design Forum Happy Hour Brainstorm
Join Urban Design Forum for a summer Brainstorm! Anyone with thoughts regarding topics, speakers or a particular curiosity regarding urban design in our region is welcome to join us for libation, discourse and the shaping of upcoming forums. Read more
2018 AIA NWWA / AGC Scholarship Golf Tournament
Join the Northwest Washington Chapter of the American Institute of Architects and the Associated General Contractors Northern District as we host the 2018 Scholarship Golf Tournament. This tournament has been created to help students in the fields of architecture, engineering and construction reach their goals through scholarships. Read more
Energy in Design Calculator Demonstration
As part of the 2018 Honor Awards, all submissions in the BUILT category are required to submit energy use data in consideration of the Energy in Design Award. We provide an easy-to-use tool, the Energy in Design Calculator, to capture standard information and compare results toward the Architecture 2030 targets. 2018 EID Calculator EID Calculator Instructions PDF Join us at the Center on Thursday, August 30 for an informational session about the Energy in Design Calculator. Michael Gilbride of the…
September 2018
Transportation Policy Forum
Join us for an exploration of AIA’s policy agenda related to transportation issues, including bike, pedestrian, cars, transit and more. What factors should guide’s AIA’s prioritization process as we look to impact city initiatives related to transportation? Should we focus on equity, environmental impacts, utility, health, design excellence? Which of the City of Seattle’s many transportation projects should AIA try to shape? Help us sort through these and other questions as we take a deep dive into everything transportation in…
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
Seattle Design Festival 2018 – Block Party
The Seattle Design Festival Block Party is a two-day street fair celebrating the powerful ways design affects our lives. This fun outdoor event is an opportunity for the design community and the public to come together and interact through large-scale design installations, performances, and design activities all centered around the Festival’s 2018 theme, TRUST. The installations are designed to be enjoyed by people of all ages, sizes, and abilities. Families are welcome and encouraged. Read more
Seattle Design Festival – 2018 Block Party
The Seattle Design Festival Block Party is a two-day street fair celebrating the powerful ways design affects our lives. This fun outdoor event is an opportunity for the design community and the public to come together and interact through large-scale design installations, performances, and design activities all centered around the Festival’s 2018 theme, TRUST. The installations are designed to be enjoyed by people of all ages, sizes, and abilities. Families are welcome and encouraged. Read more
AIA Seattle Laddership Summer Social
Join all Laddership groups at the Design Festival’s 21st Annual Architectural Model Exhibit: Transparency. The event will be held on Tuesday, September 11 at the Center for Architecture & Design. We will have beer, wine, and other refreshments with light snacks. Read more
Trust through Community Planning: Discussion of HALA/MHA Process & Initiatives
We have entrusted our public officials to establish development guidelines that match our values and reflect the needs of our communities. This program is intended to be a report to community and a conduit for city staff in leadership roles and the public that they serve. Read more
Happy Hour with Young Architects Forum + Women In Design
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. Read more
2018 Honor Awards – Submissions Early Bird Deadline
Your voice is essential. Tell your design story. Recognizing the changing conditions of our profession and encouraged by the legacy of design leadership in our region, we invite you to submit to AIA Seattle’s 2018 Honor Awards. It’s a new year and a new jury! If you have never submitted before or have not yet been recognized, we encourage you to join the conversation. – Tim Richey, AIA & Susan McNabb, AIA | Co-chairs, Honor Awards Committee September 26 at…
Autonomous Seattle: The Robot Car in the Emerald City
The initial rollout of autonomous vehicles (AV) is predicted to begin around 2025, gaining public acceptance by 2030 & largely replacing non-autonomous vehicles by 2040-2045.Many tout the AV as a silver bullet, allowing drastic reductions in car ownership and parking, electric vehicle fleets, “working commutes,” and so on. But an AV is more accurately described as a “disruptor” rather than a “silver bullet,” potentially increasing both sprawl and traffic, and eviscerating mass transit use.We must shape our cities, regions, and policies to guide the use of AVs in a sustainable manner to minimize—among other things—the developmental sprawl they could enable. What are policymakers doing to prepare for and shape the impacts of AVs in our region? Read more
