December 2015
CAP Collaboration Series: What Computational Fluid Dynamics can tell you about a building with IMAGINiT Technologies
Join our Corporate Allied Partner IMAGINiT Technologies for an hour long online Continuing Education class on Computational Fluid Dynamics. Course Description This presentation will provide a general overview of Computational Fluid Dynamics and how it is currently being used and applied in the AEC industry. A brief introduction to the technology behind Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), how we got where we are today with the technology and how it is currently being applied in AEC & MEP applications. Learning Objectives Understand what…
February 2018
ONLINE – Committee Meeting: Committee on Architecture for Education
The Committee on Architecture for Education (CAE) meets the first Wednesday of the month, from 4:30-5:30pm. AIA Seattle members, allied members, and sponsors are encouraged to join, as well as professionals in the design community. Read more
March 2020
SDF Design Jam
Design Jams will be held: April 25, 9am-12pm May 7, 6-8pm Virtual Design Jam Meeting Link In light of the current Covid-19 situation, we are pivoting to virtual information sessions for our Design Jams with breakout sessions. Design Jams are for anyone interested in participating in the Seattle Design Festival. We welcome participants from all fields of design – and more. You don’t need to be a professional designer to propose a program/experience for the Seattle Design Festival. Come with…
ONLINE: Ask An Architect – March 2020
**MARCH SEMINAR IS ONLINE ONLY.** Dreaming about a home design project and not sure where to start? Wondering how to make the most of your budget? Curious about green design or how to plan for your family’s changing needs? Join two AIA architects to discuss your building project, no matter the stage. Read more
April 2020
ONLINE – Committee Meeting: Design & Wellbeing
APRIL MEETING ONLINE – Join Design & Wellbeing for their monthly meeting to learn about upcoming events, projects, and opportunities for involvement. Read more
ONLINE – Committee Meeting: Diversity Roundtable
**The April committee meeting is ONLINE ONLY.** The Diversity Roundtable meets the first Tuesday of every month at 4:30pm 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
WEBINAR: Virtual Collaborative Spaces with Sheryl Cababa
Join AIA Seattle for a short, live webinar on how to facilitate creative collaboration virtually. Read more
ONLINE – Committee Meeting: Adaptation & Resilience
**April’s meeting is online only.** Join AIA Seattle’s Adaptation & Resilience Committee for its monthly meeting, focusing on disaster preparedness, safety assessments, and resilient design in the Puget Sound and beyond. Read more
YAF: April ARE Virtual Trivia Night
Join AIA Seattle’s Young Architects Forum for a *virtual* trivia meetup to keep you on track for the ARE! Read more
ONLINE – Committee Meeting: Seattle International Architecture Forum
**April meeting is online only.** The Seattle International Architecture Forum meets the third Wednesday of every month at 5:15pm. AIA Seattle members, allied members and sponsors are encouraged to join as well as other professionals in the design community. Read more
ONLINE – Committee Meeting: Small Practice and Residential Committee
**The April meeting is call-in only.** The Small Practice and Residential Committee (SPARC) meets the third Thursday of every month at noon at DeForest Architects. AIA Seattle members, allied members, and sponsors are encouraged to join, as well as professionals in the design community. Read more
WEBINAR: Digital Firm Management Solutions with Carlos Obando
Join AIA Seattle for a live webinar on technological solutions for remote firm management and client relationships. Read more
COTE: 2020 Earth Day Sustainability Slam
Join AIA Seattle’s Committee for its annual Earth Day sustainability slam, this year as a live webinar! Read more
ONLINE – Urban Design Forum ‘Remote’ Happy Hour + Committee Meeting
**April meeting is online only.** Grab a beer and connect with us on the impact of COVID on urban issues in our region. Read more
WEBINAR: Coping With Coronavirus – Design Firm Challenges
Join AIA Seattle sponsors AP | Hall & Company for a webinar on insurance- and legal-related challenges from COVID-19. Read more
ONLINE – Committee Meeting: Codes
**The April Codes committee meeting is online or call-in only.** Read more
ONLINE – Commitee Meeting: Young Architects Forum
**April meeting is ONLINE ONLY** Read more
May 2020
ONLINE – Committee Meeting: Diversity Roundtable
**The May Diversity Roundtable meeting is online only.** The Diversity Roundtable meets the first Tuesday of every month at 5pm. AIA Seattle members, allied members and sponsors are encouraged to join as well as other professionals in the design community. Read more
NEW DATE: Women in Design – Online Social Hour
**NEW DATE.** Join AIA Seattle’s Women In Design committee for an extra social gathering on Zoom to share space and build community. Read more
ONLINE – Solo Practitioners Roundtable (SPRout) Meeting
**The May SPRout meeting is online only.** Solo Practitioners Roundtable (SPRout) is an opportunity for solo practitioners to share ideas, challenges, and resources. This group meets at noon on the first Thursday of the month All are encouraged to join us, you do not need to be a member to attend. Read more
CANCELLED – Committee Meeting: Committee On Homelessness
**The May Committee on Homelessness meeting is cancelled.** Read more
ONLINE – Committee Meeting: Mass Timber
**This month’s Mass Timber meeting is online only.** Read more
ONLINE – Committee Meeting: COTE
**May’s COTE meeting is online or call-in only.** Read more
ONLINE – Committee Meeting: Seattle International Architecture Forum
**This month’s meeting is online only.** The Seattle International Architecture Forum meets the third Wednesday of every month at 5:15pm. AIA Seattle members, allied members and sponsors are encouraged to join as well as other professionals in the design community. Read more
ONLINE – Committee Meeting: Small Practice and Residential Committee
**The May Small Practice & Residential Committee is online only.** The Small Practice and Residential Committee (SPARC) meets the third Thursday of every month at noon. AIA Seattle members, allied members, and sponsors are encouraged to join, as well as professionals in the design community. Read more
ONLINE: Ask An Architect – May 2020
**May’s program is ONLINE ONLY.** Dreaming about a home design project and not sure where to start? Wondering how to make the most of your budget? Curious about green design or how to plan for your family’s changing needs? Join two AIA architects to discuss your building project, no matter the stage. Read more
ONLINE – Commitee Meeting: Young Architects Forum
**The May Young Architects Forum meting is online only.** Read more
COTE: Equity in Renewables
Join AIA Seattle’s Committee on the Environment for presentation on incorporating equity into renewable development. Read more
UDF + COTE: Seattle 2100 – Sci-Fact Future – PNW
Rescheduled: Join AIA Seattle’s Urban Design Forum and Committee on the Environment for a discussion on the true future of the region, looking dystopian, utopian, or apocalyptic. Read more
ONLINE – Committee Meeting: Women In Design
**May WID meeting is call-in. See description for details.** Read more
June 2020
ONLINE – Committee Meeting: Diversity Roundtable
*The May DRT meeting is online only* – The Diversity Roundtable meets the first Tuesday of every month at 5pm 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
COTE + Harvard Club of Seattle: Martha Schwartz – Rethinking Design in the Age of Climate Crisis
Dive into a discussion on with Martha Schwartz, Professor in Practice of Landscape Architecture, founding member of Harvard’s Working Group for Sustainable Cities, and internationally-renowned innovator in design and climate change mitigation. Read more
Omar Gandhi Presents Defining a Process | Virtual Housing Design Week
Adhering to the original theme imbued with new meaning, AIA Seattle presents Finding Balance Across the Spectrum of Residential Design: Virtual Housing Design Week. Join us online June 8-12 for a full week of continuing education webinars, discussions, film screenings, art, and engagement focused on small scale residential design inspiration and practice issues. Design Week kicks off with keynote Omar Gandhi’s presentation Defining a Process. If you would like to purchase a design week pass for all-inclusive discounted access to the…
ONLINE – Committee Meeting: Mass Timber
**The June Mass Timber meeting is online only.** Read more
ONLINE – Committee Meeting: Adaptation & Resilience Committee
**The June Adaptation & Resilience meeting is online only.** Join AIA Seattle’s Adaptation & Resilience Committee for its monthly meeting, focusing on disaster preparedness, safety assessments, and resilient design in the Puget Sound and beyond. Read more
Women in Design: Twelve O’Clock Talks – How can architecture promote equity, diversity and inclusion?
Twelve O’Clock Talks is a reoccurring monthly discussion group during the stay-at-home order, presented by the Women in Design committee. Read more
DATE CHANGE | Brigitte Shim + Howard Sutcliffe Present housing/house/home | Virtual Housing Design Week
Black Lives Matter Seattle-King County has called for a General Strike and Silent March in the state of Washington on Friday, June 12. In response, this session has been rescheduled for Monday, June 15. Adhering to the original theme imbued with new meaning, AIA Seattle presents Finding Balance Across the Spectrum of Residential Design: Virtual Housing Design Week. Join us online June 8-12 for a full week of continuing education webinars, discussions, film screenings, art, and engagement focused on small…
ONLINE – Committee Meeting: COTE
**The June COTE meeting is online only. Click for details.** Read more
ONLINE – Committee Meeting: Small Practice and Residential Committee
**The June SPARC meeting is online only.** The Small Practice and Residential Committee (SPARC) meets the third Thursday of every month at noon. AIA Seattle members, allied members, and sponsors are encouraged to join, as well as professionals in the design community. Read more
DRT: Solstice 2020 – Path to Equitable Leadership
Join Diversity Roundtable for a celebration of our members, past and present, in a virtual commemoration of the Solstice and Juneteenth. Read more
Call for Proposals DUE
This year’s festival theme, About Time, ponders our past, present, and future, and seeks opportunities to act during this unique moment in time. Going virtual opens up new opportunities for creativity, and we can’t wait to see that reflected in your submissions. Learn more about what going virtual means for the 2020 Seattle Design Festival and find the submission link in our Call for Proposals. Proposals Due June 22 by 5pm PT.
ONLINE – Commitee Meeting: Young Architects Forum
**The June Young Architects Forum meeting is online only.** Read more
YAF: ARE Virtual Happy Hour
Young Architects Forum is excited to present its latest ARE social hour! Register here to get the video link to join. Read more
CANCELLED – Member Access: Prezi 101 – Guide to Getting Started with Nicole DeNamur
**CANCELLED** Join sustainability consultant Nicole DeNamur for an engaging lunchtime webinar on creating engaging presentations using the free software Prezi. Read more
ONLINE – Urban Design Forum – Committee Meeting: Planning + Racial Injustice
What does the Black Lives Matter and racial injustice movement require of urban design and planning? Read more
ONLINE – Committee Meeting: Women In Design
**The June Women in Design meeting is online only.** Read more
ONLINE – Committee Meeting: Codes
**The June Codes committee meeting is online only.** Read more
Racial Justice Town Hall
Please join AIA Seattle, Diversity Roundtable, NOMA NW, Planning in Color, and University of Washington College of the Built Environment as we convene a series of action- and outcomes-oriented discussions about the role of architects and their peers pursuing racial justice. Read more
July 2020
ONLINE – Committee Meeting: Committee on Architecture for Education
The Committee on Architecture for Education (CAE) meets the first Wednesday of the month, from 4:30-5:30pm. AIA Seattle members, allied members, and sponsors are encouraged to join, as well as professionals in the design community. Read more
Solo Practitioners Roundtable (SPRout) Meeting
Solo Practitioners Roundtable (SPRout) is an opportunity for solo practitioners to share ideas, challenges, and resources. This group meets at noon on the first Thursday of the month. All are encouraged to join us, you do not need to be a member to attend. Read more
Committee Meeting: Diversity Roundtable
The Diversity Roundtable meets the first Tuesday of every month at 5pm. AIA Seattle members, allied members and sponsors are encouraged to join as well as other professionals in the design community. Read more
NEW DATE – NWW: 2018 International Building Code Overview Webinar
**NEW DATE** Join AIA Northwest Washington section for a daylong overview of major changes to the 2018 IBC and Washington state amendments, with Stephen Thomas of Colorado Code Consulting. Read more
DATE CHANGE – Committee Meeting: Design & Wellbeing
Join Design & Wellbeing for their monthly meeting to learn about upcoming events, projects, and opportunities for involvement. Read more
Committee Meeting: Mass Timber
Join AIA Seattle’s Mass Timber committee for its monthly discussion on thought leadership and technology for this new building material. Read more
Committee Meeting: Adaptation & Resilience Committee
Join AIA Seattle’s Adaptation & Resilience Committee for its monthly meeting, focusing on disaster preparedness, safety assessments, and resilient design in the Puget Sound and beyond. Read more
Committee Meeting: Small Practice and Residential Committee
The Small Practice and Residential Committee (SPARC) meets the third Thursday of every month at noon. AIA Seattle members, allied members, and sponsors are encouraged to join, as well as professionals in the design community. Read more
SPROUT: Summer Virtual Happy Hour
Join AIA Seattle’s Sole Practitioners Roundtable (SPROUT) for their informal, virtual summer happy hour! Read more
NEW DATE: COTE: Integrated Design – Looking Back and Looking Forward
**NEW DATE** Join AIA Seattle’s Committee on the Environment for a robust panel on integrated design and its utility in producing higher-performance buildings. Read more
Committee Meeting: Women In Design
Join AIA Seattle’s Women in Design committee for their monthly meeting, taking place the fourth Thursday at noon. Read more
Cracking Code: Residential Code Rodeo – Residential Energy Code + ADU/DADUs
This is the third session in the 2020 Cracking Code series presented by AIA Seattle’s Codes Committee. This session will address common issues for residential projects: Land Use, Building Code and Energy Code. And specifically address current design issues for 2018 Seattle Building and Energy Code updates, accessory Dwelling Units (ADU)/Detached Accessory Dwelling Units (DADU), home business/office, Substantial Alterations, Existing Non-conforming Conditions and site access and environmentally critical areas (ECA). Join us online on July 23, 2020 for Cracking Code:…
ONLINE – Ask An Architect July 2020
Dreaming about a home design project and not sure where to start? Wondering how to make the most of your budget? Curious about green design or how to plan for your family’s changing needs? Join two AIA architects to discuss your building project, no matter the stage. Read more
Committee Meeting: Codes
Join AIA Seattle’s Codes committee for its monthly meeting, the last Tuesday of every month. Read more
YAF + WID: Watershed Virtual Tour
Join AIA Seattle’s Young Architects Forum and Women in Design committees, for a tour of the watershed with Weber Thompson. Read more
September 2020
ONLINE – Committee Meeting: Committee on Architecture for Education
The Committee on Architecture for Education (CAE) meets the first Wednesday of the month, from 4:30-5:30pm. AIA Seattle members, allied members, and sponsors are encouraged to join, as well as professionals in the design community. Read more
Ask An Architect – September 2020
Dreaming about a home design project and not sure where to start? Wondering how to make the most of your budget? Curious about green design or how to plan for your family’s changing needs? Join two AIA architects to discuss your building project, no matter the stage. Read more
October 2020
ONLINE – Committee Meeting: Committee on Architecture for Education
The Committee on Architecture for Education (CAE) meets the first Wednesday of the month, from 4:30-5:30pm. AIA Seattle members, allied members, and sponsors are encouraged to join, as well as professionals in the design community. Read more
January 2021
The Future of Workplace Design
Join our panel for a discussion of how the workplace has changed as a result of COVID and what that means for design. More than ever before, architects are being asked to design for occupant health with extended concepts of sustainability. We’ll look at how these strategies are affecting cost of construction, owners’ pro forma analysis, and space utilization and growth projections. We’ll also look at how workplaces themselves are changing, with less focus on a central workspace and a…
May 2021
West Coast Downtowns: Resilience, Recovery and Beyond
More than just a central business district, each downtown projects a civic identity that offers opportunities to build community, welcome residents and visitors, enhance the economy, and create wonder. Building back better requires a critical look at our past and a clear vision for the future. Can we transform our downtowns beyond the central business district into active, vibrant neighborhoods that center our cities? And what does revival mean in the context of all of our region’s residents? Join panelists…
June 2021
15-Minutes in Cascadia: A Conversation with Portland, Seattle, and Vancouver City Planners
Join us for an exploration of the 15-minute city in Portland, Seattle, and Vancouver. We’ll be joined by a planner from each city who is working to implement 15-minute city urban planning concepts such as affordability, community, mobility, equity, sustainability, responsiveness, and more. As Cascadia’s three largest cities work to center their growth around the people who live there, present and future, what are the challenges that each are facing and the opportunities they see ahead? Seattle will launch its…
September 2021
Neighborhoods for All: Expanding Housing Opportunity in Seattle’s Single Family Zones
Taught in collaboration with the Seattle Planning Commission and building on its Neighborhoods for All report, the courses are aimed at advancing progressive housing policy in Seattle. Students reviewed the city’s recent history of explosive growth and the resulting housing crisis, exacerbated by a racist legacy of single-family zoning that reserves 70% of residentially zoned land for single family homes. This has yielded a dichotomy of housing types in which Seattle has an outsized percentage of detached suburban homes and large…
March 2022
Design Review Work Session
Seattle will take a close look at its Design Review program in 2022 in response to an item included in the city’s 2022 budget that requires SDCI to convene a stakeholder group on Design Review program outcomes. The stakeholder group is tasked with reviewing the following and providing recommendations for how the program should be modified: A Race and Equity Toolkit analysis of the Design Review program and barriers to participation for BIPOC residents; Design Review program outcomes since the…
September 2022
JE:DI Won’t Save You, But Action Will
Get a sneak peek of JE:DI Won’t Save You, But Action Will, which will be delivered this fall at NOMA Unplugged. This panel will bring AIA JE:DI Council, AIA Oregon, NOMA, and NOMA NW together into the conversation about how real collaborative work will increase the probability of expanding JEDI outreach and programs. At its core, the architecture profession is about empowering communities, enabling them to find joy and fulfillment through the built environment. As designers, one of the biggest…
January 2023
Embodied Carbon in Mass Timber at 3 Different Scales: Building, Product, and Forest
Do you want to better understand mass timber and its relationship with carbon and sustainability? This panel discussion tracks carbon and mass timber through three different scales: jumping from building scale to product stage, and ultimately back to forests. Three experts in each of these areas will discuss carbon within a mass timber building, Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) of wood building products, and implications to our forests and sourcing with an increased use of mass timber. Please come learn about mass timber and pathways for tracking carbon and sustainability. The session will conclude Q&A and discussion. Read more
February 2023
2023 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. Read more
November 2023
SPARC: Seattle Stormwater Code Compliance for Small Projects
A stormwater code training session for architects working on projects in Seattle that are too small to warrant a dedicated civil engineer. Read more
December 2023
AADU | Prioritizing Health, Wellness, and Equity through Material Choice
Join Asian American Designers Union (AADU-S) and this year’s Net Zero conference speakers discuss about how architects and manufacturers have a significant role to play in moving the practice of material selection beyond one based on aesthetics, cost and durability to one that equally considers embodied carbon, toxicity, human health and social equity. Read more