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March 2016
Committee Meeting: 2016 Honor Awards
The Honor Awards Committee meets the first and third Friday of the month, January through November, at 12pm at AIA Seattle. 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 Honor Awards Committee and to sign up for their email updates.
First Annual Member Parti
Join us for the first annual member Parti, a celebration of the past year and a look to the year ahead! Read more
Pavement Parks in First Hill w/ Urban Design Forum
First Hill Improvement Association & Framework Seattle’s First Hill neighborhood is a dense urban community home to high rise residential building, major medical institutions, educational, and commercial uses – and a scarcity of public open space. Rising land values and development pressures have made acquiring traditional space for a new park difficult. So, in 2014, the First Hill Improvement Association partnered with three city agencies – SDOT, DPD, and Parks- to explore a concept sweeping the country: repurposing land in…
Washington State Convention Center (WSCC) Addition & Pine Street Project w/ Urban Design Forum
Pine Street Group & LMN Architects A presentation on the design of the proposed Addition to the Washington State Convention Center, which will be an urban, 21stcentury, vertically stacked convention center. The project will bring economic benefits to the community and significantly improve the neighboring pedestrian environment. Learn more: www.WSCCAddition.com Speaker Bios: Mark Reddington, FAIA | Partner, LMN Architects Mark Reddington, FAIA, is a Partner at LMN Architects in Seattle. He is a leader in the design of public places…
Committee Meeting: Women In Design
This month’s committee meeting will be a planning meeting. Please bring your ideas and join us to help plan our events. Every other month the AIA Women in Design committee will host informal discussions around specific topics with invited guests. Look for a topic discussion in April. AIA Seattle members, allied members, and sponsors are encouraged to join, as well as professionals in the design community. Women in Design meets the last Friday of every month at the AIA Seattle office. Click for…
EXTENDED: AIA COTE Earth Day Sustainability Slam – Call for Submissions
The Seattle chapter of the AIA Committee on the Environment (COTE) invite you to submit case studies or ideas for the upcoming Earth Day Sustainability Slam on April 21st. Submit your project or case study by March 28! Read more
April 2016
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! 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 design partnerships that have led to successful projects. The April 14th Happy Hour will be co-hosted by oBJEKTS + Weber Thompson JOIN US EVERY SECOND THURSDAY THROUGH NOVEMBER! Visit the full list of Happy Hours HERE. Mark your calendar & click to print the 2016 AIA Seattle Happy Hour Schedule to post at your firm! The YAF…
“Business Case for Diversity” Panel Discussion w/ Women in Design and Diversity Roundtable
Join Women in Design and Diversity Round Table for an evening panel discussion on the topic “Business Case for Diversity”. Read more
AIA COTE Presents the Earth Day Sustainability Slam
AIA Seattle’s Committee on the Environment (COTE) invites you to our 2nd Sustainability Slam this Earth Day. Hear from presenters who share their work on sustainable design in the Seattle community. Read more
Living Small: Ideas for Living in the City
By 2015 Emerging Professionals Travel Scholarship Recipient Garrett Reynolds April 21 – June 25 // TUES-FRI 10am-6pm + SAT 1-5pm As Seattle grows, how can housing design keep pace with the evolving ways we are living in cities? Is small housing a viable option? Can smaller spaces make for better living? This exhibit of micro-living spaces in dense urban environments in Copenhagen, New York, Stockholm, and Tokyo explores what other growing cities can teach us about housing for our future. Living…
2016 Urban Housing Forum: Room for Growth
The Urban Housing Forum will examine how housing design and policy can serve as catalysts for livability and quality of place in an increasingly dense city. This full-day program will include presentations on innovative projects across scales and typologies; an exploration of new regulatory and development strategies; and an investigation into housing’s unique and significant role in shaping individual lives, creating a sense of community, and the overall design of the city. During the forum we will explore what it…
Designing a Seattle Streetcar System: The Center City Connector w/ Urban Design Forum
Join Urban Design Forum as we discuss Seattle’s evolving streetcar system. Hear from representatives from SDOT, Gustafson Guthrie Nichol and Parsons Corporation about their plans for the future. Read more
Partner Deadline: Re-defining Home Design Challenge
This nationwide competition, presented by AARP, AARP Foundation, Home Matters® and Wells Fargo Housing Foundation, aims to address the future housing needs for millions of Americans to grow-in-place. Read more
Committee Meeting: Women In Design
Every other month the AIA Women in Design committee will host informal discussions around specific topics. Various guests will be invited to help enliven the discussion. The topic for April is “Work Life Balance – Alternative Perspectives.” AIA Seattle members, allied members, and sponsors are encouraged to join, as well as professionals in the design community. Women in Design meets the last Friday of every month at the AIA Seattle office. Click for more information about the Women In Design and to sign…
May 2016
Living Small: Ideas for Living in the City
By 2015 Emerging Professionals Travel Scholarship Recipient Garrett Reynolds April 21 – June 11 // TUES-FRI 10am-6pm + SAT 1-5pm As Seattle grows, how can housing design keep pace with the evolving ways we are living in cities? Is small housing a viable option? Can smaller spaces make for better living? This exhibit of micro-living spaces in dense urban environments in Copenhagen, New York, Stockholm, and Tokyo explores what other growing cities can teach us about housing for our future. Living…
Code Transition: 2015 Washington & Seattle Energy Codes Seminar
The City of Seattle and Washington State are enacting 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. This seminar will examine each of the significant developments in the 2015 Washington State and City of Seattle energy codes, including changes related to building envelope, lighting…
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 design partnerships that have led to successful projects. The May 12th Happy Hour will be co-hosted by NBBJ & Arup JOIN US EVERY SECOND THURSDAY THROUGH NOVEMBER! Visit the full list of Happy Hours HERE. Mark your calendar & click to print the 2016 AIA Seattle Happy Hour Schedule to post at your firm! The YAF…
AIA National Convention 2016
Reserve your spot in Philly AIA Convention is one of the largest and most exciting annual gatherings of architects and design professionals in the U.S. The people, the ideas, the environment, the setting—it all comes together for an unforgettable experience that comes just once a year. That’s the big picture. Now let’s break it down. The LUs Take behind-the-scenes tours of sites that turn innovation into practice or immerse yourself in a half- or full-day workshop. There are hundreds of…
Architecture at Zero w/ COTE
Join AIA Seattle COTE for a case study discussion on the two local winning entries in the 2015 Architecture at Zero competition. Read more
Reflections on Small
Garrett Reynolds AIA, our 2015 Seattle Emerging Professionals Travel Scholarship recipient, will lead a conversation around the design of micro living spaces from his research in New York City, Copenhagen, Stockholm, Seoul, and Tokyo. The discussion seeks to provide a dialogue between his research and the changing housing climate in Seattle.
Women in Design Dine Around Series
WHAT A series of informal gatherings to discuss professional topics in an intimate setting, over drinks, lunch or dinner. Come looking to learn from the wisdom of diverse experiences and to foster new relationships with other design colleagues… and have some fun! For our second event we are focusing on the many aspects of mentorship from both a mentor and a mentee’s perspective. Discussions could explore who may need mentors/mentees, how to be paired with one, and how to be…
June 2016
UPDATED: Committee Meeting: Women In Design
Updated Date: June 3, 2016 From 12:00-1:00pm This month’s committee meeting will be a planning meeting. Please bring your ideas and join us to help plan our events. Every other month the AIA Women in Design committee will host informal discussions around specific topics with invited guests. Look for a topic discussion in June. AIA Seattle members, allied members, and sponsors are encouraged to join, as well as professionals in the design community. Women in Design meets the last Friday of every month…
2016 Honors Dinner
Please join us for an evening reception on Saturday, June 4 to celebrate the 2016 AIA Seattle honorees for championing outstanding design in our city and region. Each year, AIA Seattle recognizes leadership and achievement in design and the built environment through its honors program. Honors acknowledge excellence and strengthen ties between architects and the many professions that partner with them to make a difference through design. 6:00PM Cocktails // 7:00PM Dinner COST: $210 Individuals // $2,200 Premium Table (includes a contribution…
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 design partnerships that have led to successful projects. The June 9th Happy Hour will be co-hosted by Hargis Engineers & Schacht Aslani Architects JOIN US EVERY SECOND THURSDAY THROUGH NOVEMBER! Visit the full list of Happy Hours HERE. Mark your calendar & click to print the 2016 AIA Seattle Happy Hour Schedule to post at your firm! The…
CAP Collaboration Series: Managing Risk Through Contracts with Lane Powell
Join our Corporate Allied Partner Lane Powell for an hour long Continuing Education class on contract writing. Course Description Construction projects come with a unique variety of risks and contract considerations that every professional in the industry should know. This lecture introduces participants to the legal provisions contained in contracts that affect and manage risk. Lane Powell will provide an overview of how to manage risk with proper contract drafting, as well as discuss indemnity, limitations of liability and payment provisions.…
CAP Collaboration Series: Biophilic Heating, Cooling, and Ventilation Design with AEI Engineering
Join our Corporate Allied Partner AEI Engineering for an hour long Continuing Education class on biophilic heating. Course Description In this session we will explore the relationship between biophilic design with respect to heating, cooling, and ventilating our built environment. This session will highlight different mechanical system technologies, discuss how they impact thermal comfort, and define how each technology is best suited for project-specific design parameters. Additionally, we will discuss why certain technologies should be selected based on space type, climate…
UPDATED: 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 Transition: Significant Changes to the 2015 IBC
Samir Mokashi, Principal at Code Unlimited, will be teaching a four-hour code seminar, “Significant Changes to the 2015 IBC Code”. In this seminar we will identify the key differences between the 2012 IBC and the 2015 IBC codes, with a focus on regulations common to most building types. We will also explore codes that are commonly misunderstood or misapplied, often due to lack of knowledge, subtle changes in the code language, or misinterpretation of the code language. No matter how…
CAP Collaboration Series: Passive Design: Principles & Applications with PAE
Join our Corporate Allied Partner PAE for an hour long Continuing Education class on passive design. Course Description This presentation will focus on the principles of passive design solutions, including design strategies, tools, and inherent challenges. The passive principles will then be applied to architectural and system solutions showing built examples of passive buildings that are achieving excellent performance. Learning Objectives Summarize the cooling, heating, ventilation, and lighting strategies utilized in passive design. Understand and explain the concepts of Net Zero…
Passive House: Best Path to Net Zero w/ COTE
Join outgoing president of Passive House Northwest (PHNW) Michelle Jeresek as she discusses Passive House! Read more
Tour of King County Emergency Coordination Center w/ Disaster Preparedness & Response
King County’s Kent Pullen Regional Communications and Emergency Coordination Center is an essential facility designed to remain in operation during disaster recovery. It contains the King County Sheriff’s 911 Center and the County’s Office of Emergency Management, including the Emergency Operations Center. Completed in 2003, the center was designed by Hewitt Architects with Ross Drulis Cusenbery Architecture. During the tour we will learn about its resilient design features and how it would be used in a disaster scenario. We will also…
Capitol Hill 2020 Presentation w/ Urban Design Forum
Join Urban Design Forum and hear from Capitol Hill 2020 project and how this vibrant area is impacted by development and growth of Seattle. Read more
May the Force Be With You – Active Ventilation in a Passive House w/ COTE
Join Dr. Kara Rosemeier, Chair of Passive House Institute New Zealand, for a discussion on active ventilation in a Passive House. Read more
Committee Meeting: Women In Design
Every other month the AIA Women in Design committee will host informal discussions around specific topics. Various guests will be invited to help enliven the discussion. The topic for June is “Women in Construction.” AIA Seattle members, allied members, and sponsors are encouraged to join, as well as professionals in the design community. Women in Design meets the last Friday of every month at the AIA Seattle office. Click for more information about the Women In Design and to sign up for their email…
Summer Solstice w/ Diversity Roundtable
Join the Diversity Roundtable as they celebrate 30 years! Enjoy refreshments and explore the newest additions to the Portraits of Architects exhibit. Read more
