AIA Seattle champions the central role of architects in creating and sustaining a better built environment.
Interested in AIA Seattle + Seattle Design Festival Board Service?
Your nominations for the AIA Seattle + Seattle Design Festival aligned boards are critical to our chapter’s ability to recognize and encourage design leadership across the breadth and diversity of our profession. Join us February 5 to learn more about potential Leadership Pathways and nominate by February 13.
Help Shape the New ‘Timely Topics’ Series!
We’re looking for member feedback on our new Timely Topics series, a lively new continuing education program exploring the hottest topics shaping the AEC industry today. Each session will offer bite-sized learning through engaging talks, case studies, and hands-on activities, followed by networking happy hours. Complete the short survey by February 6.
Announcing Session 1 of the 2026 Code Series
Accessibility Matters, the first of our Code Matters series, explores how design professionals can create spaces that are inclusive, compliant, and future-ready. Join us on Monday, March 23, for in-person learning at the National Nordic Museum, plus a happy hour sponsored by Interior Tech!
Path to Fellowship
Join a panel of local FAIAs to learn more about the College of Fellows eligibility and submittal process, our chapter’s coaching and endorsement of candidates, and tricks and tools you can employ now to tell your own professional story.
What’s to Come in 2026!
We look forward to continuing to foster impactful engagement, lifelong learning, and meaningful connection that align with our Mission, Values, & Imperatives and are in support of our vision for equitable, resilient, thriving communities.
This Year in Advocacy
In 2025, AIA Seattle members impacted policies on housing, land use, and climate resilience through the Comprehensive Plan Work Group and the Housing Advocacy Committee. Plus – learn how AIA National is taking action against federal policy failing to recognize architects as professionals.
