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April 2017
Committee Meeting: Small Practice and Residential Committee
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
Earth Day Sustainability Slam w/ COTE
Join AIA Seattle’s Committee on the Environment for an informative evening of presentations about sustainability and network with other design professionals. Read more
Angle Lake Station: Environment in Motion – Project Tour
Tour of Angle Lake Light Rail Transit station with VIA Architecture. Angle Lake Station is the first station in the South 200th Link Extension for Sound Transit’s light rail system south of the SeaTac Airport Station. With a theme of “Environment in Motion”, the station is an embodiment of environmental and sustainability features. We will discuss sustainability, building systems, safety and security, delivery methods and how the station has affected development in the vicinity. Angle Lake Station is planned to…
Independent School Panel w/ CAE
Independent Schools are a unique piece of our educational community and the built environment they occupy has the opportunity to foster and enhance their educational mission. The panelists will explore the intersection between campus environments, educational mission, and learning. Each of the following educational leaders represents a unique example of independent school experience and will share their approach through a moderated discussion. Panelists Kent Hickey, President, Seattle Preparatory School Rob Phillips, Associate Head of School, Seattle Academy Jay Franklin, Middle…
Seattle in the Movies w/ UDF
A discussion with film critic Robert Horton about Seattle’s portrayal on film in the past, the city’s current cinematic image and what the future could bring. How does the city’s urban form relate to it’s cinematic ethos? Speaker: Robert Horton, Film Critic, Writer, Teacher
UPDATED LOCATION: Committee Meeting: Young Architects Forum
AIA Seattle’s Young Architects Forum meets the fourth Thursday of every month at 4:30pm 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 Young Architects Forum and to sign up for their email updates.
Community by Design: Main Streets in a Changing America
The Main Street America program empowers community members to be changemakers, to leverage the power of place to develop desirable cities and towns emblematic of our uniquely American identity. While the Main Street Program provides a sound and effective tool for making sustainable and long-lasting change, other approaches have also successfully strengthened social connections and long-term viability. This exhibition presents several unique case studies from local to national in order to inspire visitors to take pride in their home places…
May 2017
Panel Discussion of Seattle Living Building Pilot Program w/ COTE
Join Cascadia Green Building Council’s Seattle Collaborative and the AIA’s Committee on the Environment to learn the ins and outs of the newly enacted Living Building Pilot Program. Read more
UPDATED TIME: Committee Meeting: Diversity Roundtable
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 Diversity Roundtable and to sign up for their email updates.
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. This year’s happy hours will highlight the role of chance in the design of each host firms’ project and practice. Read more
Beauty at Low Cost and the Passive House Movement w/ COTE
Join AIA Seattle Committee on the Environment for a discussion with A2M Architects on the beauty and affordability of Passive House buildings. Read more
Breakfast with Zena Howard, AIA LEED AP BD+C
Join the Diversity Roundtable for a breakfast event with Zena Howard, where she will be discussing her career and role as Senior Project Manager of the National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington DC. Enjoy light fare and a lively discussion! Read more
SDF Planning Meeting w/ Young Architects Forum
Join AIA Seattle’s Young Architects Forum to plan for the upcoming Seattle Design Festival program! Read more
UPDATED DATE AND LOCATION: Committee Meeting: COTE
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 Committee on the Environment (COTE) Knowledge Community and to sign up for their email updates.
Code Evolutions: 2015 Washington & Seattle Energy Code Updates
The City of Seattle and Washington State have enacted significant changes to the 2015 energy codes, which build upon additional changes already incorporated into the 2015 IECC. With these new developments, it is critical that architects and their industry collaborators are thoroughly familiar with the constraints and opportunities afforded by these new codes. Read more
Future-Ready Building: Disruptive Technology & Data-Driven Design
Future-Ready Building will explore some of the most exciting and challenging trends impacting modern buildings: disruptive technologies and data-driven design. Through a series of lightning talks, in-depth panel discussions and eye-opening presentations, this full day forum will explore what it means to design smarter. How do we make buildings and cities future-ready, considering the shifting tech landscape and the need for human-centered design? Considering big data uses and emerging technologies, is the architect the creator or curator? Thought leaders and industry experts in the fields of architecture, engineering, design, planning, and technology will want to join this provocative conversation! Read more
CANCELED: Committee Meeting: Women In Design
This month’s meeting has been canceled due to the Memorial Day Holiday.
CAP Collaboration Educational Series: Residential Design
AIA Seattle’s Corporate Allied Partners (CAPs) enliven the AIA Seattle community and value involvement with AIA Members. Our sponsors also offer their knowledge and expertise in the field to help our members earn their continuing education credits through our CAP Collaboration Classes. Join us May 31 for the Residential Design Themed CAP Classes. Read more
Urban Main Streets w/ Urban Design Forum
The AIA Urban Design Forum will host a panel discussion about Seattle’s revitalizing “main streets” from the eyes of small business. We will be talking with several business owners and policy advocates about the growth of the vibrant Pike/Pine Corridor over the years and what the future holds for the area. What’s working and what isn’t from the eyes of those that create the district? Join the discussion! Panelists: Sierra Hansen, Executive Director at Capitol Hill Chamber of Commerce Jon…
June 2017
2017 Materials Matter – Healthy Planet: Materials + the Environment
Session 1 Healthy Planet: Materials + the Environment kicks off the Materials Matter series with a candid overview of why materials matter for both environmental and human health. The session focuses on what impacts material substances can have on our environment and how we measure and track those impacts. It will introduce the primary methods used to assess the environmental impact of materials, including life-cycle assessment, and the tools available to help identify and prioritize healthy, sustainable materials. Materials Matter…
2017 President’s Dinner
Each year, AIA Seattle recognizes leadership and achievement in design and the built environment through its honors program. Join us as we honor the 2017 award winners! Read more
CAP Collaboration Educational Series: Smarter Building
AIA Seattle’s Corporate Allied Partners (CAPs) enliven the AIA Seattle community and value involvement with AIA Members. Our sponsors also offer their knowledge and expertise in the field to help our members earn their continuing education credits through our CAP Collaboration Educational Series. Join us June 6 for the Smarter Building Themed CAP Classes. Read more
SIAF Happy Hour
Join Seattle International Architecture Forum for the next happy hour event! Read more
AIA Seattle Board Retreat with staff
AIA Seattle staff will be out of the office Thursday and Friday, June 8 – 9 for our annual Board Retreat.
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. This year’s happy hours will highlight the role of chance in the design of each host firms’ project and practice. Read more
UPDATED LOCATION: Committee Meeting: COTE
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 Committee on the Environment (COTE) Knowledge Community and to sign up for their email updates.
2017 Solstice Event w/ Diversity Roundtable: Past, Present, Future
Join us at Capitol Hill’s 10 Degrees event space where we’ll be celebrating diversity in architecture throughout the years. This year’s celebration will be three-fold; showcasing Mel Streeter’s legacy, an exhibit of projects completed by women and minority architects working in and around Seattle, and work done through the DRT’s Architects in Schools program. Read more
CANCELED: Committee Meeting: Young Architects Forum
AIA Seattle’s Young Architects Forum meets the fourth Thursday of every month at 4:30pm 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 Young Architects Forum and to sign up for their email updates.
CANCELLED: 2017 Materials Matter – Healthy People: Materials Science + Human Health
Session 2 of the Materials Matters Series, Healthy People: Materials Science + Human Health, delves into the science behind materials and human health to understand how material substances reach people and lead to health consequences. It provides guidance on the complex landscape of health tools by introducing the different types of tools available to make educated decisions about products and what to consider when selecting and using these tools. Materials Matter is co-presented by Puget Sound Chapter CSI. Note: Registration for…
Digital Urbanism w/ UDF
We have an increasing cultural obsession with what the future holds. From environmental movements focused on mitigating climate change, to the lust for the next digital gadget that will revolutionize our everyday world, to the prevalence of dystopian-themes in the entertainment industry. In an increasingly urbanized world, we now live closer together than ever, yet over the past 75 years we have created urban infrastructure centered around the automobile that often disregards the societal boon of social connection. Digital technology…
Committee Meeting: Women In Design – Presentation by Vanna Novak
For our monthly meeting we’ll have an amazing guest speaker: Vanna Novak is a nationally recognized authority on developing and delivering presentations designed to influence, motivate, and persuade audiences! Gain some tips for on your public speaking, or just listen for some kernels of wisdom on presentation skills. Vanna will also touch on body language and Power Posing, connecting her talk back to our 2017 Design Festival theme. Friday June 30, 12pm – 1pm at Center for Design and Architecture (1010 Western Avenue) RSVP…
July 2017
UPDATED DATE + TIME – Committee Meeting: Diversity Roundtable
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 Diversity Roundtable and to sign up for their email updates.
Extraordinary Playscapes: Opening Reception
Extraordinary Playscapes is an educational experience highlighting the importance of play. It showcase how designers shape the outdoor play experience, with interactive elements for kids to learn about the creative process. 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. This year’s happy hours will highlight the role of chance in the design of each host firms’ project and practice. Read more
Summer Intern Happy Hour & Portfolio Review
AIA Seattle is excited to introduce the Summer Intern Happy Hour & Portfolio Review. Each summer, hundreds of students relocate to Seattle to gain experience at top architectural firms. We want to offer this 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. All levels of associates are invited and encouraged…
2017 Materials Matter – Tools of the Trade: Assessment + Implementation
Session 3 of the Materials Matter series, Tools of the Trade: Assessment + Implementation, builds on the knowledge gained during the first two sessions by diving into tools used to communicate environmental and human health impacts of materials. It includes demonstrations of key tools and context for determining the right tool to use in practice. The first half focuses on applying life-cycle assessment to evaluate environmental impacts, and the second half demonstrates common tools used to report material and product ingredients…
