June 2015
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.
March 2016
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 March 10th Happy Hour will be co-hosted by MG2 + Coughlin Porter Lundeen 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…
October 2016
AIA Disaster Assistance Program Building Evaluator Training
AIA Disaster Assistance Program utilizes volunteers and mutual aid resources to provide professional engineers, architects and certified building inspectors to assist local governments by doing post-disaster building evaluations. The training program for Building Evaluators is currently managed by the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (CalOES) with cooperation from professional organizations. CalOES will issue Disaster Service Worker (DSW) ID cards to all professionally licensed volunteers who have completed the training. Those who are not yet licensed will receive a certificate…
April 2017
UPDATED LOCATION: 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.
July 2017
Summer Intern Happy Hour & Portfolio Review
AIA Seattle is excited to introduce the Summer Intern Happy Hour & Portfolio Review. Each summer, hundreds of students relocate to Seattle to gain experience at top architectural firms. We want to offer this next generation of talent a forum to connect with each other and established members of the local design community. Enjoy an evening of music, drinks and networking while showing off your work. Digital and printed portfolios are welcome. All levels of associates are invited and encouraged…
November 2017
AIA 2017 Contract Documents: Insights & Impacts
The newly released documents at the heart of the AIA Contract Documents program, the A201-related AIA Owner–Architect Agreements, are revised by the Documents Committee on a 10‐year cycle. The Documents Committee strives to achieve balance in the contract language and to build consensus among the industry stakeholders. Read more
Pulse on Policy w/ WID
This is the first of three panel discussions on paid family and medical leave, this evening will focus on current federal, state and firm policies. Read more
February 2018
Committee Meeting: Seattle International Architecture Forum
The Seattle International Architecture Forum meets the third Wednesday of every month at 5:00pm at AIA Seattle. AIA Seattle members, allied members and sponsors are encouraged to join as well as other professionals in the design community. Read more
March 2018
Paid Leave: A Business Decision – Part 2
Tailoring Transitions: Retaining top talent and developing women leaders – This is the second of three panel discussions on paid family and medical leave, this evening will focus on how to manage transitions before and after a period of family or medical leave. The evening will start off with a panel discussion of local Architectural and Engineering leaders who will speak to the employer benefits and challenges of providing flexibility around an employee’s unique family or medical needs. Read more
April 2018
Small Firm Management Workshop Series – Best Laid Plans: Business Planning for Small Firm Architects
In this 3-part Small Firm Workshop series, Rena M. Klein and her colleagues at Charrette Venture Group will offer foundational knowledge, strategies, tools and resources for successful small firm management. Ideal for small firm architects and owners, these highly interactive half-day sessions will include informative presentations, case study examples, workshop activities and ample time for peer-to-peer discussion. Read more
July 2018
Small Firm Management Workshop Series – Marketing and Business Development Basics for Small Firm Architects
In this 3-part series, Rena M. Klein and her colleagues at Charrette Venture Group will offer foundational knowledge, strategies, tools and resources for successful small firm management. Ideal for small firm architects and owners, these highly interactive half-day sessions will include informative presentations, case study examples, workshop activities and ample time for peer-to-peer discussion. Read more
August 2018
Summer Intern Happy Hour & Portfolio Review
Calling all interns! AIA Seattle wants to offer the next generation of talent a forum to connect with each other and established members of the local design community. Enjoy an evening of music, drinks and networking while showing off your work. Digital and printed portfolios are welcome. Read more
October 2018
Small Firm Management Workshop Series – Beyond Intuition: Financial Management for Small Firm Architects
In this 3-part Small Firm Workshop series, Rena M. Klein and her colleagues at Charrette Venture Group will offer foundational knowledge, strategies, tools and resources for successful small firm management. Ideal for small firm architects and owners, these highly interactive half-day sessions will include informative presentations, case study examples, workshop activities and ample time for peer-to-peer discussion. Read more
May 2019
CoHo: 9 Ways To Build Community With Urban Housing
Join CoHo an Affordable Housing Week event at MG2 Read more
YAF: ARE Program Discussion – May
oin YAF for a robust discussion of the challenges and resources for completing the ARE exams, and come prepared to help shape the future of exam prep AIA Seattle and YAF can provide. Read more
SIAF: Emerging Markets In Africa
AIA Seattle International Architecture Forum invites you to join three experienced architectural practitioners will share their experiences of embarking on projects, setting up branch offices and consulting on large scale works in Africa. Read more
October 2019
YAF: ARE Workshop Series – Contracts
Young Architects Forum is excited to announce the ARE Workshop Series. This is a series of workshops led by industry expects that will inform participants on various subjects that are relevant to the AREs. Read more
December 2019
AIA + SMPS Fellows Program
Join AIA Seattle and SMPS Seattle for a unique joint Fellows Forum, a highly interactive program combining observations and ideas from a range of industry leaders. Read more
March 2020
CANCELLED: Committee Meeting: Seattle International Architecture Forum
CANCELLED – The Seattle International Architecture Forum meets the third Wednesday of every month at 5:00pm at AIA Seattle. AIA Seattle members, allied members and sponsors are encouraged to join as well as other professionals in the design community. Read more
May 2022
SIAF + UDF: Inter-Committee Happy Hour
Join AIA Seattle’s Seattle International Architects Forum and Urban Design Forum for a celebratory happy hour, welcoming folks back to in-person activities in anticipation of summer. Read more
July 2022
2022 Small Firm Series: Session 1
Join us IN-PERSON at MG2 on Wednesday, July 6, 2022 for Session 1: Stabilize Your Small Firm with Strategic Business Planning of AIA Seattle’s 2022 Small Firm Series (4 AIA LU). Managing a growing design firm offers a variety of unique challenges and opportunities. An unpredictable business environment and a quickening pace of change requires firm owners to adapt, but how can firm owners proactively prepare for growth in uncertain times? We will demystify the business planning process. Each attendee will…
November 2023
SIAF: A River of Ideas-How My Childhood Helped Shape My Design Thinking
Kun Lim draws inspiration growing up at a bio-climatic inspired house in a farming village in Malaysia built by his father. Those experiences, together with the design principles he acquired as an architecture student at the University of Houston, influenced how he tackled all his architecture, urban design, and town planning work in places as far ranging as the United States, China, India, Indonesia, Sri Lanka and Malaysia. Read more
May 2024
YAF & WID Happy Hour Series – MEASURE WHAT MATTERS
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 series will explore how sustainability metrics can improve our built environment and create healthier buildings. Read more
September 2024
DRT + SIAF + NOMA NW SOCIAL HOUR Series at MG2
Join us for a happy hour with your fellow committee members and allied partners at the AIA Seattle Social Hour Series! Organized bi-monthly by the AIA Seattle Diversity Roundtable (DRT), the Seattle International Architecture Forum (SIAF), and NOMA|NW, this event is the perfect opportunity to build new connections and enjoy great company. The September Social Hour will be hosted by MG2. We’ll be diving into the theme of “community” and exploring its impact on our industry. Snacks and drinks will be provided, so come ready to mingle. We look forward to seeing you there! Read more
October 2024
SIAF: DESIGNING ACROSS CULTURES Navigating Expectations in Asia and the USA
Join us for a thought-provoking forum where two architects and one landscape architect with extensive experience in Asia and the USA will share their insights on the cultural aspects of designing buildings in different countries. Our speakers will explore the unique challenges and opportunities of working in diverse cultural contexts, including China, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, India, and the USA. Through case studies and personal anecdotes, they will discuss how cultural differences impact design expectations, user experience, and project success. Attendees will gain valuable knowledge on how to navigate cultural nuances and deliver effective, culturally sensitive design solutions in a globalized architectural practice. Read more
