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May 2022
AHC Spring 2022: Transitioning Care Delivery and Design
The AIA AHC Spring Conference is a lively, day-long interdisciplinary gathering devoted to emerging trends in healthcare delivery, design, and construction in the Pacific Northwest. This May we will explore emerging opportunities and challenges faced by our clients. Read more
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
June 2022
COHO: Social Housing in Seattle – A Look Into Initiative I-135
Join AIA Seattle’s Committee on Homelessness for a panel discussion on the new proposed ballot initiative to create a public development authority for social housing in Seattle. Read more
COTE: World Environmental Day Sustainability Slam
Join AIA Seattle’s Committee on the Environment for its annual Sustainability Slam, its first in-person program in over two years! Read more
NWW: WA State Building Code Means of Egress
Join AIA Seattle’s Northwest Washington Section for a half-day deep-dive into chapter 10 of the Washington State Building Code. Read more
Precedents & Possibilities Transforming Residential Practice
Across changing circumstances, residential design and practice is ever-evolving. What are the precedents shaping design decisions today? And what practices today might present new and innovative possibilities for the future? This year’s Housing Design Forum seeks to explore the inspiring work in this region spanning the past, present, and future of residential practice and transforming the way we design. Addressing the constraints and opportunities of designing in the Pacific Northwest, sessions will explore: designing for people and place; innovative modes…
A&R: Conversations Toward Resilience – Water + Resilience
Join AIA Seattle’s Adaptation & Resilience Committee for the latest edition of their Conversations Toward Resilience Series, focused on water. Read more
WID + CODE: Breaking Down Bias – A Case Study in Delivering Universal Toileting
Join AIA Seattle’s Women In Design and Code committees for a discussion on universal toileting strategies – how to create inclusive restroom facilities for all. 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…
Mass Timber + SPARC: Mass Timber in Residential Design – A case study and panel discussion
Join AIA Seattle’s Mass Timber and Small Practice & Residential committees for a case study and panel discussion on this trendy construction material, featuring presentations from architects, engineers, and vendor partners. Read more
CANCELLED: Ask An Architect – July 2022
**CANCELLED** 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
September 2022
2022 Small Firm Series: Session 2
Join us ONLINE on Wednesday, September 7, 2022 for Session 2: Effective Strategies for Advancing Emerging Leaders and Transitioning Ownership of AIA Seattle’s 2022 Small Firm Series (4 AIA LU). How do firms succeed in transitioning ownership and leadership? When should firm leaders begin thinking about ownership transition, and what options are available to firm founders approaching retirement? How can successors truly leverage the knowledge and connections of the founder? Planning for leadership transition brings up many questions and few answers;…
Road to Code | Significant Changes to the ICC/ANSI A117.1 – 2017
This is the third session in the 2022 Road to Code series presented by AIA Seattle’s Code Committee. Approximately every 6 years, ICC publishes updates for the ICC A117.1 Accessibility Standard. The latest 2017 version contains significant changes to the basic building blocks used in accessible spaces. This presentation will explore the key changes in great detail and how these changes will impact design in public, common use, and multifamily residential spaces. Join us online September 21 and September 22, 2022…
Sustainable Connections: 2022 Green Building Slam
HOST COPY: The Green Building Slam, our most fun, fast-paced, and inspirational green building event of the year, is back in-person, baby! Read more
October 2022
CANCELLED – Ask An Architect – October 2022
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
November 2022
AHC Fall 2022 | Transitioning Design Priorities: Clinicians, Patients & Our Earth
The AHC Fall Conference is a full-day education event for the healthcare design and construction industry in the Pacific Northwest. Read more
Road to Code | Topical Issues in Residential Design
This is the fourth and final session in the 2022 Road to Code series presented by AIA Seattle’s Code Committee. This two day presentation will explore current trends and issues associated with designing under the Seattle Residential Code. Day 1 will cover substantial alterations definitions and enforcement/Fire walls in lieu of substantial alterations. Day 2 will cover loft typology/AADU and DADU design/Building configuration impacts. Join us online November 15 and November 16, 2022 (12-2pm each day) for Road to Code |…
December 2022
2022 Small Firm Series: Session 3
Join us ONLINE on Wednesday, December 7, 2022 for Session 3: Operations & Design: New Approaches to Old Ways of Working of AIA Seattle’s 2022 Small Firm Series (4 AIA LU). Business planning and professional development mean little without proper implementation. How will you structure your team for the greatest results? What bottlenecks are slowing down your design execution? How can adopting new ways of working transform your firm? This session will explore alternative ways of thinking about your day-to-day operations using…
February 2023
2023 Safety Assessment Program (SAP) Evaluator Training
Join AIA Seattle, in association with Cal OES, and the Adaptation & Resilience Committee, for a certification course for the Safety Assessment Program (SAP), training architects, engineers, and building inspectors. Read more
Washington State Clean Buildings Act 101
Washington State passed the Clean Buildings Act in 2019 with the goal of reducing energy consumption, operating cost, and carbon emissions from existing buildings which account for 27% of emissions statewide. Within the bill, the Clean Buildings Performance Standard sets energy performance targets for various building types, which go into effect beginning in 2026. Luke Howard from the Department of Commerce will be presenting on the bill and breaking down the requirements for compliance. Luke has decades of experience in…
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
March 2023
Code Reload | 2021 Building Code Updates
This is the first session in the 2023 Code Reload Series presented by AIA Seattle’s Code Committee. This two day program will provide an understanding of the changes between current 2018 IBC based codes and the new 2021 IBC based codes, including the codes as adopted by the City of Seattle. It will also go into how to interpret and apply key code provisions that apply to most buildings. Join us online March 22 and March 23, 2023 (12-2pm each…
May 2023
Decarbonization for Health Equity & Community Resilience
Through examining 1) indoor air quality and the right to positive health outcomes; 2) adaptive reuse strategies, the circular economy, and electrification; and 3) case studies demonstrating what “good” looks like through responsible building in projects and practice, this year’s thought leadership summit will take a systems-approach to explore high-impact decarbonization strategies that nurture our communities and ecosystems. How do we redefine “standard of care” to ensure climate-smart solutions? What does it look like to co-create with community to achieve our…
Code Reload | Elevator Best Practices
This is the second session in the 2023 Code Reload Series presented by AIA Seattle’s Code Committee. This two hour program focuses on elevator technology and design aspects of planning and evaluating elevator systems for all types of buildings. Design, code and “best practice” guidelines are reviewed to enable architects, developers, engineers, and planners to understand vertical transportation impact on the design and construction of a building. Join us online May 17, 2023 (12-2pm) for Code Reload | Elevator Best…
AIA NWW: WSEC-C Code Changes Webinar
Join AIA NWW section and learn about upcoming WSEC-C code changes. Read more
Conversations Toward Resilience: Urban Heat and Air Quality
Join AIA Seattle’s Adaptation and Resilience Committee for a panel discussion on urban heat and air quality in the Puget Sound region. Our panelists will share their latest research, design strategies, and community-based initiatives related to the complexities of equitably addressing urban heat and air quality at a variety of project scales. Audience questions and discussion will follow presentations by each panelist.
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June 2023
Housing Now! Design / Access / Delivery
The Puget Sound Regional Council estimates the Seattle metro area needs 800,000 new homes by the year 2050, and the City of Seattle is preparing for the next Comprehensive Plan Update in 2024. What role will architects play in addressing this? How can we ensure the integration of new design solutions and policy interventions prioritize access, affordability, equity, and livability in rapidly changing neighborhoods? Housing Now! serves as a resonant theme as we address the pressing need for housing at…
September 2023
Culture Change in Practice: A Leadership Cohort 2023 | Workshop 1
This four-part, peer-based learning program was designed by a team of architects and allied professionals to specifically provide architecture and allied firms the tools and community to meet the explicit goals and metrics laid out in NOMA NW’s Call-to-Action. The first workshop of Culture Change in Practice: A Leadership Cohort 2023 is scheduled for Friday, September 15, 9:00am-12:00pm PT, in person at DLR Group (51 University St #600). Workshop 1: Power and Privilege September 15, 9am-12pm PT | In-Person @…
Code Reload | Beyond Single Family
Session 3 of the Code Reload series explore case studies for small scale residential development and commercial projects, looking at code implications when moving beyond single family residential. Read more
October 2023
Culture Change in Practice: A Leadership Cohort 2023 | Workshop 2
This four-part, peer-based learning program was designed by a team of architects and allied professionals to specifically provide architecture and allied firms the tools and community to meet the explicit goals and metrics laid out in NOMA NW’s Call-to-Action. The second workshop of Culture Change in Practice: A Leadership Cohort 2023 is scheduled for Friday, October 6, 9:00am-12:00pm PT, online. Workshop 2: Conflict Transformations October 6, 9am-12pm PT | Online Conflict is often seen as a barrier and obstacle to progress.…
AHC Fall 2023 – Designing for All: Accessibility in Health and Wellness
This year’s AIA AHC Fall Event includes one day of interdisciplinary presentations, design case studies, discussions, and building tours focusing on inclusive and accessible design in the healthcare environment. The Fall event will explore how design solutions and the design process can improve accessibility and inclusion for as many users as possible within the healthcare setting. Read more
Culture Change in Practice: A Leadership Cohort 2023 | Workshop 3
This four-part, peer-based learning program was designed by a team of architects and allied professionals to specifically provide architecture and allied firms the tools and community to meet the explicit goals and metrics laid out in NOMA NW’s Call-to-Action. The third workshop of Culture Change in Practice: A Leadership Cohort 2023 is scheduled for Friday, October 27, 9:00am-12:00pm PT, online. Workshop 3: The Value Case and Business Case for Equity Work October 27, 9am-12pm PT | Online This third workshop will offer…
November 2023
Code Reload | Code 101 & Workshop
This is the fourth and final session in the 2023 Code Reload Series presented in joint collaboration by AIA Seattle’s Code Committee and the Young Architects Forum (YAF). This in-person seminar will focus on a broad overview of the 2021 IBC to present the basics of how the code is organized and used. The seminar will also include a hands-on workshop focusing on Chapter 5 Allowable Areas and Area Increases, as well as Chapter 10 Means of Egress. Join us…
Culture Change in Practice: A Leadership Cohort 2023 | Workshop 4
This four-part, peer-based learning program was designed by a team of architects and allied professionals to specifically provide architecture and allied firms the tools and community to meet the explicit goals and metrics laid out in NOMA NW’s Call-to-Action. The fourth and final workshop of Culture Change in Practice: A Leadership Cohort 2023 is scheduled for Friday, November 17, 9:00am-12:00pm PT, in person at DLR Group (51 University St #600). Workshop 4: Initiatives and Impact November 17, 9am-12pm PT | In-Person…
March 2024
2024 Safety Assessment Program: WAsafe Building Safety Evaluator
The AIA Seattle Adaptation & Resilience Committee is hosting an online, eight-hour training (split into two half-days) on post-disaster building safety evaluation procedures and WAsafe, Washington State’s program for post-disaster volunteer responders. This program is a must for engineers, architects & building officials committed to using their unique professional skills to assist following a catastrophic event. Read more
Code Mode | Code Flexibility (Alternative Code Approaches)
Join us for an insightful seminar on the International Building Code and Fire Code, delving into innovative solutions for scenarios not explicitly covered by the codes or situations where strict compliance is challenging. Our experts will guide you through the avenues available, such as code modifications, alternative materials and methods, and the use of engineering reports or judgements. Read more
