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May 2015
2015 Honors Dinner
Please join us for an evening reception on Saturday, May 30 to celebrate the 2015 AIA Seattle honorees for their achievement in 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 // 7:30PM Dinner COST: $215 Individuals // $2,200 Premium Table…
June 2015
Accessibility Webinar: Stepping Through Accessible Restrooms
An in-depth look at the technical Access requirements and how it impacts restroom design, whether single-accommodation or multi-accommodation including requirements for individual components. Read more
2015 Residential Design Forum
How do you consistently deliver high quality design to accommodate population growth in a tight real estate market, while contributing to the economic vitality and standard of living for future generations? Explore the critical role of innovative residential design for livable communities at this full-day forum for architects, interior designers, engineers, contractors, and other design professionals. Sessions will include presentations and discussions on new challenges and innovative approaches in residential design and process, what’s next for design details and materials,…
Frank Harmon FAIA Lecture with space.city
Join space.city for an evening lecture by Architect and Educator Frank Harmon, FAIA. Read more
Preservation on High: Investigation and Documentation of Monumental Historic Structures
Presented by Association for Preservation Technology NW and AIA Seattle Historic Resources Committee Preservation architects, engineers and others involved in the renovation of historic buildings agree on the importance of an efficient and thorough discovery phase. A significant part of that effort is the organized collection of building information and accurate documentation of existing conditions. Even though these discovery tasks are such a significant part of a project, the development and incorporation of tools to improve the process on site…
Art by Architects Submission Deadline EXTENSION
AIA Seattle Members and AIA Associates are invited to submit member-produced artwork by June 17 for our annual AIA Seattle Member Art Show. The deadline has been extended! Read more
CAP Collaboration Series: The Design & Performance Advantages of Composite Shake, Shingle, and Slate with Enviroshake Inc
Join our Corporate Allied Partner Enviroshake Inc for an hour long Continuing Education class on Composite Shake, Shingle and Slate. Course Description This course provides an overview of the characteristics and green features of composite shake, shingle and slate vs. alternative shake and slate options as well as a discussion of the relationship of composite shake, shingle, and slate to various green certification programs. Learning Objectives Explain the factors and environmental considerations that are driving the composite shake, shingle, and slate market. List the advantages of…
CAP Collaboration Series: Living Building Challenge Update and Peace Island Medical Center Case Study with Mazzetti
Join our Corporate Allied Partner Mazzetti for an hour long Continuing Education class on the Living Building Challenge and an update on the Peace Island Medical Center. Course Description Leslie Jonsson (a Living Building Challenge Ambassador) will lead us through a discussion of the new Living Building Challenge, the petals, example projects from around the world, and strategies required to meet the rigorous demands of this challenge. Mark Stavig will also present Peace Island Medical Center (PIMC) case study, a critical…
CAP Collaboration Series: The Wood Revolution: Inspiring Architecture with Innovative Structural Systems with WoodWorks
Join our Corporate Allied Partner WoodWorks for an hour long Continuing Education class on innovative wood structural systems. Course Description There is a quiet revolution going on in Europe and Canada—a revolution that will likely change the way architects here view structural wood building systems. As a structural building component, wood offers many environmental benefits, including the ability to maximize carbon storage and minimize carbon dioxide emissions associated with the design, construction and operation of buildings. Architects in Europe are already…
Diversity Roundtable Summer Solstice Celebration
Presented by the AIA Seattle Diversity Roundtable Hosted by MG2 We will feature a showing of the Diverse Work/s In Design Series recordings, as well as recognizing current and previous University of Washington’s Department of Architecture Diversity Scholarship recipients. To see a list of past scholarship recipients click here. RSVP/Questions: Please contact Diversity Roundtable Chair Lauren Hirt.
Altered States: How Do Seattle Codes Impact Your Alteration Projects?
This session will examine the codes and regulations that apply to renovation and remodeling projects. Session topics will include rules governing alterations to conditions such as egress; fire separations; structural, mechanical and lighting systems; and more. The Seattle code “substantial alterations” concept will be reviewed in depth. Registration Close Date: June 22, 2015 LEARNING OBJECTIVES Be able to apply accessibility provisions to existing buildings. Be able to identify the special obligations involved with “substantial alterations” projects. Be able…
CAP Collaboration Series: The Ever-Changing LED Landscape with Candela, a Stantec Company
Join our Corporate Allied Partner Candela, a Stantec Company, for an hour long Continuing Education class on the ever-changing LED landscape. Course Description Never since the beginning of electric lighting have we seen such a rapid change in technology or such rapid acceptance and implementation as we are seeing with LEDs. There is great excitement about the potential energy savings and the reduced frequency of maintenance. Designers and users like the excellent color quality, and ability to dim. They also like…
CAP Collaboration Series: Streets as Places: Design, Stewardship, and Use with SvR Design Company
Join our Corporate Allied Partner SvR Design Company for an hour long Continuing Education class on streets as places. Course Description Streets are corridors, connecting people and places and carrying utility infrastructure. Just as importantly, they are also a city’s most essential public space. The best urban streets provide places for people to interact, see community, and feel connection to the city around them. This AIA continuing education discussion will explore the challenge of making meaningful, sustainable places in our…
Chatham University Case Study w/ COTE
Chatham University Case Study Read more
July 2015
Opening Reception: Passage – Art by Architects
Please join us for the opening reception of Passage, our 2015 Member Art Show. Read more
Design for Equity Rumble Report Back #1
On Friday, July 10, Join us for a sneak peek at the design/build projects that are emerging from the Seattle Design Festival Rumble and Program Proposals. Each team will present a brief pecha-kucha style presentation of their progress to date, and will receive feedback from our volunteer contractors and structural engineers. Design for Equity Rumble Report-Back #1 Friday, July 10, 6-8 p.m. DLR Group, 51 University Street #600, Seattle, WA 98101 2015 Design Rumble Teams: Skate Like a Girl +…
Home Design 101 – Working with an AIA Architect
Whether your project is a small remodel or new construction – or if you are just curious about the design process – AIA architects can help. Read more
Tour of Nucor Steel
We are excited to promote the next installment in our Making and Materials Tour Series, a trip to Nucor Steel! Read more
AIA Seattle Urban Design Forum Presents: Talks on Parcelization
The scale of the built environment is the spatial manifestation of the scale of capital. Contemporary urban morphology expresses the economic conditions that produce it. Due to of economies of scale, buildings with larger footprints erase lot lines and fill whole blocks. The result is the erosion of the diverse, granular mixture of buildings that gives urban places their distinctive character. Urban designers are challenged to develop a different vision for the future of cities; these talks propose parcelization as a path to a more complex, adaptable and diverse urban…
Seattle 2030 District and Living Building Challenge Discussion
AIA Seattle Committee on the Environment Seattle 2030 District and the Living Building Challenge Pilot Panel Discussion Read more
Committee Meeting: Code
The AIA Seattle Code Knowledge Community meets the last Tuesday of every month. Read more
2015 Building Envelope Forum Call for Presentations Opens
AIA Seattle seeks compelling proposals to present at this year’s Building Envelope Forum, Tuesday, December 15 at the Mountaineers Seattle Program Center. This year’s full day forum will focus on what’s happened so far in building envelope design, how that is defining where the field is headed, and the consequences of current regulations, codes, policies, and practices in building design. This forum will include diverse perspectives in the creation and implementation of high-performance building enclosures, and highlight opportunities for new…
August 2015
2015 Honor Awards Call for Entries Opens
Join us in celebrating the diverse perspectives, scales, and typologies that encompass architecture in our state! The 2015 Honor Awards program seeks submissions in the BUILT and CONCEPTUAL categories- two categories that aim to encompass and celebrate the wide range of design work architects are doing today. The BUILT category recognizes a diversity of scales, from smaller human-scaled work like installations or furniture, through more traditional building-scaled work like homes or institutions, to larger civic-scaled work like master plans or…
CANCELED: Committee Meeting: 2015 Honor Awards
The Honor Awards Committee meets the first and third Friday of the month, January through November. Read more
Seattle Design Festival Rumble Report Back #2
This Friday, you’re invited to attend the second and final SDF Rumble Report-Back for a behind-the-scenes look at the installations that are emerging from the 2015 Seattle Design Festival Rumble process. Design for Equity Rumble Report-Back #2 Friday, August 14, 6-8 p.m. DLR Group, 51 University Street #600, Seattle, WA 98101 2015 Design Rumble Teams: Skate Like a Girl + Lease Crutcher Lewis Alleycat Acres + Pike Place Farmers Market + Howard S. Wright Feet First + Waterfront Seattle +…
CANCELED: Committee Meeting: Code
The AIA Seattle Code Knowledge Community meets the last Tuesday of every month. Read more
Urban Design Forum presents Spencer Williams on Urban Design and the Draft Comprehensive Plan
Urban Disgn Forum presents Spencer Williams, Urban Designer and Planner from Futurewise who will lead a presentation and discussion on URBAN DESIGN and the DRAFT SEATTLE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN. William’s works within the Livable Communities Program promoting healthy, connected and equitable communities. Review the Draft Comprehensive Plan. For more information contact Cameron Hall or Marisa Hagney.
2015 Building Envelope Forum Deadline for Presentations
AIA Seattle seeks compelling proposals to present at this year’s Building Envelope Forum, Tuesday, December 15 at the Mountaineers Seattle Program Center. The final submissions deadline is Monday, August 31. This year’s full day forum will focus on what’s happened so far in building envelope design, how that is defining where the field is headed, and the consequences of current regulations, codes, policies, and practices in building design. This forum will include diverse perspectives in the creation and implementation of high-performance…
September 2015
ARE Trivia Night
Come test your Architectural Registration Exam knowledge while enjoying food and drink at KELLS Irish Pub! Whether you have passed, are currently studying or have yet to begin the process, we aim to test your knowledge on all seven tests of the ARE 4.0, while connecting you with fellow test-taking professionals. Grab your friend, co-worker, boss, and join in on the trivia all architects should know! Space is limited, register here! This free event is a kickoff to AIA Seattle’s…
UPDATED: Committee Meeting: Diversity Roundtable
The AIA Seattle Diversity Roundtable meets every first Tuesday. Read more
Home Design 101 – Working With an AIA Architect
Dreaming about a project and not sure where to start? Trying to figure out how to make the most of your budget? Curious about green design or how to plan for your family’s changing needs? Read more
SDF2015: Block Party
The Seattle Design Festival celebrates the ways design makes life better. Community members, city officials, citizen-experts, and designers all come together at workshops, performances, tours, exhibitions, talks, films, gatherings and more to exchange ideas. This year, the Seattle Design Festival explores how design can contribute to a more equitable society. From buildings that everyone can move through, to apps that enable participation by people in every location and language, to cities where we can all afford to live – design…
AIA Women’s Leadership Summit
The Women’s Leadership Summit is a national, two-day conference for women in positions of leadership. The Summit will focus on supporting women in leadership by providing a forum to recognize, inform, and champion the work being created by women in architecture. Read more
Tour of LightArt
Join YAF for the next installment of the Making and Materials Tour Series, a trip to LightArt! Space is limited, register today. Read more
EXTENDED: YAF + WID Happy Hour Call For Co-Hosts
In 2016, the monthly AIA Seattle Happy Hour Series organized by Young Architects Forum and Women in Design, celebrates collaboration by encouraging firms to partner up and co-host an event. “It Takes Two” happy hour will feature a successful partnership and allow local design professionals to learn from one another while having fun and networking. Read more
