SPL Library Montlake Branch
Weinstein A/U
Housing Action
Public Awareness/Advocacy
Contact Information
Committee Chair/CoChair(s):
Carl Dominguez AIA
206.467-5828
This Committee oversees professional development programs for design professionals' sharing and advancement of knowledge regarding community housing design, as well as public programs showcasing current publicly- and privately-developed multi-family housing projects advancing new concepts in design, land use, and financial conditions that stimulate the achievement of livable communities.
Committee Chair/CoChair(s):
Carl Dominguez AIA
206.467-5828
This Committee oversees professional development programs for design professionals' sharing and advancement of knowledge regarding community housing design, as well as public programs showcasing current publicly- and privately-developed multi-family housing projects advancing new concepts in design, land use, and financial conditions that stimulate the achievement of livable communities.
AIA Seattle staff contact:
Peter Sackett
206.448-4938 x105
Next Meeting Date:
TBA
On the agenda: WWW Seattle Conference 9/06
Location:
AIA Seattle
Current Topic(s) and Activity:
December 2005: Advancing Residential Design
April 2005: Designing Community - A Tour of Danish Cohousing
Recently returned from a 2-month sabbatical in Denmark funded by the UW Valle program, Seattle architects Grace Kim AIA and Mike Mariano AIA of Schemata Workshop share photos and insights from over 20 cohousing communities. While a relatively new housing concept in the US, cohousing is widely understood and respected by Danes. Grace and Mike were welcomed into a variety of urban and rural communities for extended visits and participation in meals and work days. Resident demographics cover a wide range and represent a variety of occupations and income levels. Most of the communities visited are well established, some over 30 years old and many with extended waiting lists for joining the community.
Recent Discussion/Action Notes:
Housing the Northwest 2004: Design, Density, Affordability
* Entry applications due 4/26/04
* The Seattle Times feature 5/30/04
* Public tour of multi-family projects 6/6/04
* 'Going to Market': trends in multi-family & mixed-use housing 6/8/04
* "Rural Studio" showing and discussion 10/21/03, 1/22/04
Review 2003 Housing the Northwest feature (June 6, 2003)
* Call for entries, 2003 program
Review 2002 Housing the Northwest feature (June 9, 2002)
Review 2001 Housing the Northwest feature (June 10, 2001)
Review 1999 Housing the Northwest feature (June 13, 1999)
Review 1997 Housing the Northwest feature (June 8, 1997)
