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January 2015
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.
Committee Meeting: Code
The AIA Seattle Code Knowledge Community meets the last Tuesday of every month. Read more
BIM the Building Code
Join our Corporate Allied Partner IMAGINiT Technologies to learn about automating building code into your BIM model! Read more
February 2015
Home Design 101: Working with an 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? Whether your project is a small remodel or new construction – or if you are just curious about the design process – AIA architects can help. Join AIA architects at SieMatic Seattle for an information-packed seminar on an overview of the design and construction process…
Getting to Zero: Session 4
Getting to Zero: Session 4 will cover Long-Term Operations for Net Zero Energy Buildings. Read more
Registration Deadline – 2015 Seattle Home Show
AIA Seattle invites applications from AIA Seattle Member Firms to exhibit their work and host the AIA Seattle booth at the 70th Anniversary Seattle Home Show. AIA architects will host two seminars on How to Select and Work with an Architect on Thursday, February 19th at 4:30pm and Sunday, February 22nd at 12:30pm. Important Dates Exhibitor application deadline: Monday, February 9 at 12pm. Exhibit materials due to AIA Seattle: Friday, February 13. Event Dates & location: Century Link Field Event Center February…
2015 Medical Design Forum + Project Tour
This forum will focus on innovations in the design of healthcare facilities and non-traditional care centers. Read more
Happy Hour w/ Young Architects + Women in Design
Attend the AIA Seattle Happy Hour Series for the chance to grab a drink, socialize with peers, and hear from designers at the host firms. Read more
3form LightArt Tour with YAF
This program will feature a shop tour and a hands-on making activity. If you have any interest in lighting design or working with resin, this tour is for you! Read more
Seminar: Adding Value with an AIA Architect
Join us at the Seattle Home Show for “Adding Value with an Architect: Design Beyond Trends & Fads.” This seminar will cover what to expect when working with an architect, typical phases of the design process, how an architect can add value through each phase, and additional resources for finding an architect, setting expectations for the relationship, etc. This seminar is free with admission to the Seattle Home Show. Admission & Location Info.
Seminar: Adding Value with an AIA Architect
Join us at the Seattle Home Show for “Adding Value with an Architect: Design Beyond Trends & Fads.” This seminar will cover what to expect when working with an architect, typical phases of the design process, how an architect can add value through each phase, and additional resources for finding an architect, setting expectations for the relationship, etc. This seminar is free with admission to the Seattle Home Show. Admission & Location Info.
Urban Design Forum: Living Community Challenge
Join the AIA Seattle Urban Design Forum for a discussion about the Living Community Challenge. Speaker: Adam Amrhein, Living Community Challenge
Women in Design Book Salon
Join Women in Design for a discussion of the book Women in Clothes. Read more
March 2015
Gallery Opening: Innovation Hub (+)
Based on the research from 2014 Travel Scholarship winner Stefan Kaiser, Assoc. AIA Rapidly expanding high-tech offices in urban areas are challenging local government to create equitable communities amidst increased housing costs and reduced diversity. Density downtown and transit oriented development is the answer. Integrating disparate neighborhoods by providing fast and cheap transportation limits vehicular commuting and reinforces a broader civic identity. Appropriate land use planning and infrastructure construction are two fundamental functions of government. When these services are effectively…
Diverse Work/s in Design at Bassetti Architects
Join AIA Seattle’s Diversity Roundtable for our fourth Diverse Work/s in Design Happy Hour! Read more
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.
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 eligibility and submittal process, our chapter’s coaching and nomination of candidates, and tricks and tools you can employ now to tell your own professional story. We’ll also cover tips and tricks for those individuals presently assembling…
NCARB & You: IDP, ARE, & Certification
Learn more about the steps necessary to achieve licensure to become an architect and other programs to get the most out of your career in architecture. Read more
Committee Meeting: Code
The Code Knowledge Community meets each third Tuesday of the month at noon at BlueAcre Seafood. 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 Knowledge Community and to sign up for their email updates.
POSTPONED: Home Design 101 – Working with an Architect
Dreaming about a project and not sure where to start? 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
The Dirty Dozen Compliance Issues for the Fair Housing Act
Apartment construction is booming in the Pacific Northwest. This half-day seminar will focus on clarifying the application of various standards (FHA, ADA, UFAS, IBC / ANSI) to multi-unit housing design. While the standards for accessibility compliance are essential for design professionals to understand, they can also be somewhat complicated and confusing. Using reference photos and on-the-fly sketches, this interactive session will address solutions to the “Dirty Dozen”, which are some of the most common issues in multi-unit housing accessibility compliance, and share…
Urban Design Forum: Ecology and Design
Join the AIA Seattle Urban Design Forum for an in-depth exploration about integrating human systems with natural systems. Speakers include: Sarah Bergmann, Pollinator Pathway Patrick Mulligan, Mountains to Sound Greenway Trust Emily Ehlers, City of Seattle Department of Transportation Presented in collaboration with International Living Future Institute and Living Future 2015
Accessibility Webinar: Stepping Thru Existing Buildings
Join AIA Long Beach | South Bay for an AIA seminar that satisfies the required coursework on Disability Access Requirements. Read more
April 2015
CAP Collaboration Series: Mechanical Systems 101: What architects need to know with FSi Consulting Engineers
Join our Corporate Allied Partner FSi Consulting Engineers for an hour long Continuing Education class on Mechanical Systems Course Description Does it need to be so noisy? And do I really have to give up that much space? We’ll explore the mysteries of mechanical systems from an architect’s perspective. Mechanical systems are central to both energy savings (or consumption) and occupant comfort. Understanding how these systems work can help you speak knowledgeably to contractors and engineers, design for optimal building performance, meet construction and operating budgets, and…
CAP Collaboration Series: Sustainability Innovations with Wood Harbinger
Join our Corporate Allied Partner Wood Harbinger for an hour long Continuing Education class on Sustainability Innovations. Course Description Wood Harbinger is highlighting the issue of discussing sustainable ideas early in the design process. The goal is to meet the vision of the architect and the long-term goals of the owner. When sustainable ideas are presented early in the process, evaluated with the owner and the design team, and conscious and precise decisions are made, we can achieve a higher level of…
Diverse Work/s in Design at the Globe Building
Join AIA Seattle’s Diversity Roundtable for our fifth Diverse Work/s in Design Happy Hour! Read more
CAP Collaboration: Trends in Audio/Video Systems with The Greenbusch Group
Join our Corporate Allied Partner The Greenbusch Group for their Continuing Education class on Audio/Video Systems. Course Description New video display technologies, and future display technologies. When to use flatscreens versus projection. When is wireless viable? How about AV over the data network? What about ADA (assistive listening systems, inductive loop systems). Approaches to integrate the devices into the architecture. Control systems: how to achieve ease of use for everyone, not just techie nerds. Learning Objectives Understand the need for proper design…
CAP Collaboration Series: Mechanical System Selection with MacDonald-Miller
Join our Corporate Allied Partner MacDonald-Miller for an hour long Continuing Education class on Mechanical System Selection. Course Description The presentation introduces participants to mechanical system selection from a mechanical contractor’s perspective. Decision factors that a design-build mechanical engineer would consider, such as life cycle cost and sustainability, are addressed, as well as more conventional factors such as first cost, reliability, comfort, and tenant flexibility. Examples of typical conventional and unconventional systems are explored and ranked based on the factors discussed. Some energy conserving measures that can be…
CAP Collaboration Series: Geothermal Heat Exchange Systems: Case Studies & Lessons Learned with PAE
Join our Corporate Allied Partner PAE for their Continuing Education class on Mechanical System Selection. Course Description This presentation will discuss what geothermal actually is as well as the design, construction and codes and guidelines. Additionally, participants will learn the benefits of utilizing geothermal design in terms of efficiency and cost. Design case studies of a number of projects, including the Jordan Research Center at Fresno State and the Bullitt Center in Seattle, WA will also be featured. Learning Objectives Clarify possible…
2015 Earth Day Sustainability Slam
AIA Seattle’s Committee on the Environment (COTE) invites you to our 1st Sustainability Slam this Earth Day. What? AIA COTE Sustainability Slam – Giving our community the chance to stand and share their work to the sustainable design community in Seattle. Why? We want to provide a platform for individuals and firms to share what they are doing and to create a fun social mixer. How? Submit your projects or ideas per the submission method below. Individuals or groups selected will be able to present their…
Urban Design Forum: Innovation Hub (+)
An International Perspective on Tech Companies and Urban Development
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CAP Collaboration Series: Who Left the Lights On? Measurement & Verification: A Key to Achieving World Class Building Performance with WSP
Join our Corporate Allied Partner WSP for an hour long Continuing Education class on Building Performance. Course Description The next great leap in the design of sustainable buildings is measuring and reporting the operational building performance. Traditionally design teams have ensured buildings are built as designed but have had limited involvement in the operation of a building. New rating systems, building codes and client contracts are dramatically changing this. This presentation explores the importance of measurement and verification (M&V) in the operation…
“Solid Wood” Book Release Celebration with author Joe Mayo Assoc. AIA
Please join us for an evening to celebrate Joe Mayo’s newly published book, “Solid Wood: Mass Timber Architecture, Technology and Design”! Read more
Construction Site Tour: 600 E Pike
The Young Architects Forum is excited to host a visit to a 250 unit mixed-use development construction site in Capitol Hill! Read more
May 2015
DIVERSE WORK/S IN DESIGN with WEINSTEIN AU
Join AIA Seattle’s Diversity Roundtable for our fifth Diverse Work/s in Design Happy Hour! Read more
Home Design 101 – Working with an 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
