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January 2017
Materials Matter – Just Do It: Strategies for Projects
Materials Matter is a five-session series delivering comprehensive, high-level knowledge and strategies for assessing and selecting healthy, sustainable materials. Sessions will delve into the impact of materials on the environment and human health, the tools and data available for assessing and prioritizing materials, and strategies for integrating informed decision-making into projects and practice. Speakers will reveal the perspectives of project team members and other partners connected with materials and share the learnings and approaches of successful projects. This series offers…
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) and to sign up for their email updates.
Architecture 2030 Challenge and the Paris Agreement w/ COTE
Andrew Lee, Zero Cities Project Manager with Architecture 2030, will present an update on Architecture 2030 and how the Paris agreement will impact our future. Read more
UW’s Draft 2018 Campus Master Plan Explained w/ CAE
The 2018 Draft Seattle Campus Master Plan (CMP) provides the framework for the University of Washington Seattle campus’ future development. It sees the campus growing up rather than out. Progressive and sustainable, it balances the preservation of the core campus with the need to accommodate increasing density. The plan integrates the University’s academic, research and service missions with its capital plan objectives. The Draft 2018 Campus Master Plan and DEIS were published on October 5, 2016, beginning a 45-day public…
Kinects Tower Construction Tour with Young Architects Forum
Join the Young Architects Forum for a construction tour of the Kinects Tower, a 357-unit residential tower in the Denny Triangle by Andersen Construction and Bumgardner Architects. January 25, 2017 | 12:0o pm – 1:00 pm Kinects Tower | 1823 Minor Avenue Due to space constraints, registration is limited to 20 people. Registration is currently full, please join the wait list and you will be contacted if space becomes available. For more information on this member committee: Young Architects Forum.
Urban Families w/ UDF
Join Urban Design Forum for a panel discussion with members of the Seattle Planning Commission on accommodating families in our urban areas as Seattle grows. Read more
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.
Tour of Architect Karen Braitmayer’s Home w/ WID
Join Women In Design for a tour of Architect Karen Braitmayer FAIA’s home! Read more
Committee Meeting: Codes
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 Code Committee and to sign up for their email updates.
February 2017
OpenSidewalks: How open to All?
As pedestrians, we have been unfortunately trained by applications like mobile phone maps to minimize our information requirements when asking very pertinent questions about getting around. We really only get to ask “what’s the shortest path?” But what if you wanted to know “what’s the most scenic path?”, or “what’s the least elevated path?”, or importantly, “what’s a stroller and wheelchair navigable path?”. Mobile map applications do not consider any environmental aspects or barriers when choosing a path, nor do…
Second Annual Parti
Join us for the second annual member Parti, a celebration of the past year and a look to the year ahead! Read more
Materials Matter – Beyond Transparency: Materials Disclosure + Practice
Materials Matter is a five-session series delivering comprehensive, high-level knowledge and strategies for assessing and selecting healthy, sustainable materials. Sessions will delve into the impact of materials on the environment and human health, the tools and data available for assessing and prioritizing materials, and strategies for integrating informed decision-making into projects and practice. Speakers will reveal the perspectives of project team members and other partners connected with materials and share the learnings and approaches of successful projects. This series offers…
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? Read more
Medical Design Forum: Balancing Costs & Quality in an Evolving Landscape
More information on this two-day forum coming soon! Questions? Contact Katie Kemezis, Program Manager at AIA Seattle. Read more
Accessible Design Integration
Ms. Galeota leads Starbucks disability initiatives and strategic planning, collaborates with and advises business units on universal design and access, manages interpreter services, and designs and implements training programs on disability and access. Attend the presentation to learn how organizations can move beyond ADA regulations, make a broader commitment to human-centered design, and ensure a more meaningful experience for people of all abilities. View the exhibit before and after the formal program. Please RSVP by Wednesday, February 8, 2017
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
SIAF Happy Hour
Are you interested or passionate about architecture from around the world? Join SIAF at their next happy hour event and connect with architects from around the globe. Read more
Laddership Bowling Social
Please join AIA Seattle Laddership for the annual winter bowling event! Read more
The Grand Bargain w/ UDF
What is the Grand Bargain, and how will it improve Seattle’s supply of affordable housing? This month’s Urban Design Forum looks at the status of the HALA (Housing Affordability and Livability Agenda) recommendations, the history and goals of the Grand Bargain, and current efforts underway by the City of Seattle to implement key measures in the HALA report, including upzones and Mandatory Housing Affordability (MHA). Come join us! Speakers: Rick Mohler, AIA, Principal at Mohler + GhillinoArchitects, Associate Professor & Graduate Program Coordinator at UW Dept. of Arch. Marty…
Committee Meeting: Women In Design
February 24 WID Meeting – MOVING FORWARD Join us and our partners at NAWIC (National Association of Women in Construction) for our monthly committee meeting and an engaging discussion on Team Building with invited guests from the A/E/C industry. This is a special event you won’t want to miss. Time: 12pm – 1pm Where: Center for Architecture and Design – 1010 Western Avenue, Seattle, WA Cost: FREE – *Box Lunches sponsored by AGC (Assoc General Contractors) Register: Click here to…
March 2017
CAP Collab: Evolving Trends in Professional Liability Insurance in the Construction Field
Join our Corporate Allied Partner Parker, Smith & Feek for an hour long Continuing Education class on risk management and contractual negotiation.
Brian Hearst and Walt Isler will discuss in detail the important considerations in contractual, performance related liability negotiation on projects and selecting professional liability insurance. With their extensive experience working with owners and builders, they will present the evolving risk management techniques and emerging trends in risk transfer. 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
ARE 5.0 Preparation Course – Structural, Part 1
The new ARE 5.0 examination has structural content in many of the divisions. This presentation will help prepare participants in understanding and applying these critical concepts. This information will be presented to benefit participants not only for taking the exam, but also in continuing their career. This is the first part of a two part course – you must attend both sessions to receive credit for the course. Learn more about the second session here. Learning Objectives Participants will evaluate…
Homelessness w/ UDF
Join Urban Design Forum for a panel discussion on homelessness in our city! Read more
Connect – Pathways to Volunteer Engagement
Join AIA Seattle’s dedicated volunteers and learn about ways to connect with members and shape our chapter. Volunteers are a critical part of our organization and you can make your voice heard! Read more
Code Evolutions – House Rules: 2015 Residential & Energy Code Update
The 2015 Seattle Residential Code and Seattle Energy Code will go into effect on January 1, 2017, and will implement several important changes. This session will focus entirely on code applicable to single-family, duplex and townhouse projects. Read more
mindful Materials Launch Party
Join Healthy Materials Collaborative (HMC) and AIA Seattle for the shared Happy Hour Launch of the mindful MATERIALS cloud-based solution, and a continued conversation around Seattle’s materials community. Read more
Learning from Seattle’s Living Building Pilot Program w/ COTE
Join AIA Seattle’s Committee on the Environment for a case study of Seattle Living Building Pilot Program! Read more
Mark Tower Tour w/ YAF
Join the Young Architects Forum for a construction tour of the Mark Tower! Read more
Committee Meeting: Women In Design
We have a Guest! Leanne Plancic, Financial Consultant Leanne was a hit at the MG2 Lean-In Circle Meeting and we’ve invited her back to teach us some key tips on managing our money and planning for the future. Come and learn something! Read more about Leanne HERE
April 2017
ARE 5.0 Preparation Course – Structural, Part 2
The new ARE 5.0 examination has structural content in many of the divisions. This presentation will help prepare participants in understanding and applying these critical concepts. This information will be presented to benefit participants not only for taking the exam, but also in continuing their career. This is the second part of a two part course – you must attend both sessions to receive credit for the course. Learn more about the first session here. Learning Objectives Participants will use…
Code Evolutions: 2015 Seattle Residential Code – Substantial Alterations
This session will focus on the 2015 Seattle Residential Code, Section R107.9 Substantial alterations or repairs. Richard Pellinger, from Seattle DCI, will guide participants through the Department’s existing building plan review philosophy, in addition to application of the substantial alterations definitions and requirements. Read more
CANCELED: Committee Meeting: Seattle International Architects Forum
Our meeting this month on April 6th has been cancelled. Please join us on our next event on April 12. Make sure to invite everyone you think may be interested. SIAF meets the first Thursday of every month at noon at the Center for Architecture & Design. AIA Seattle members, allied members, and sponsors are encouraged to join, as well as professionals in the design community.
Smarter Buildings: At the Intersection of Architecture, Design, and Technology
Smarter Buildings explores advancements in the field of building technology through case studies of the world’s smartest buildings. As this year’s recipient of AIA Seattle Emerging Professionals Scholarship, architect Derik Eckhardt traveled to Abu Dhabi, Amsterdam, Boston, Copenhagen, Dubai, London, Portland and Stuttgart to research smarter buildings. The buildings selected for research cover a broad range of technologies. They represent arguably the world’s smartest buildings, not only by the degree to which technology is embedded within the built environment, but also in the ingenuity with which…
Practice Abroad: How can International Experience make us all better?
Join SIAF for a panel discussion on what it is like to practice abroad! 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
