AIA Seattle champions the central role of architects in creating and sustaining a better built environment.

2025 Honor Awards Live Event | November 3

Join us November 3 at Town Hall Seattle, or virtually, as this year’s awarded projects are announced by the jury live on stage at the event! The Honor Awards for Washington Architecture is an important opportunity for the design community to share and celebrate its achievements with the community at-large.

Code Series Session 4 | October 28 + 29

Join us online for Code Download Session 4: Energy Code on October 28 + 29, 12-2pm PT, for two days of comprehensive learning on energy code requirements and compliance strategies, including building envelope, mechanical systems, energy modeling, and sustainable design.

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AHC Fall Conference | November 14

Join the Architecture for Health Committee (AHC) for the annual AHC Fall Conference in person in Portland, Oregon, exploring innovative approaches to creating greener, more resilient healthcare environments.

Click through for our September 2205 Advocacy Update about the One Seattle Comp Plan

Latest in Advocacy News

This Month in Advocacy: A Big Step Forward for Seattle’s Future. On September 19, the Seattle City Council’s Select Committee passed Phase I of the One Seattle Comprehensive Plan and HB 1110 Compliance legislation (as amended).

On Demand Education

AIA Seattle offers on-demand learning opportunities to expand the impact and accessibility of our programs. Check out our quality on-demand learning through our partnership with aecKnowledge, AIAU, and other chapters’ programming.

Why Join AIA

AIA Seattle is a community of architecture and allied professionals who engage in education, advocacy, committees and connection through in-person and virtual events.

Upcoming Committee Events

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Northwest Washington

AIA Northwest Washington (NWW) serves our members in North Puget Sound, supporting and promoting the design profession through educational programs and other activities. Check here for their latest updates. The 2025 AIA Northwest Washington Design Awards will be held on Thursday, October 2! .

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Behind the Vision

This edition of Behind the Vision – AIA Seattle’s New Location! AIA Seattle is relocating to Smith Tower, Seattle’s iconic original skyscraper in Pioneer Square. As we’ve shared since the fall of 2023, the partners in the current Center for Architecture & Design decided not to renew the lease at 1010 Western, which set off a multi-year, multi-member decision-making process to identify a new home that aligns with our mission, vision, values along with member needs. Read more in the latest Behind the Vision blog post.

Partnership with America ByDesign

We are thrilled to announce our partnership with the TV series America ByDesign: Architecture to feature projects awarded through AIA Seattle’s Honor Awards program!