AIA Seattle champions the central role of architects in creating and sustaining a better built environment.
Submissions Open for the 2026 Honor Awards!
Through thoughtful design and the act of making, architecture becomes more than the creation of buildings; it becomes a tangible record of who we are and our shared humanity. We invite you to share your work that reflects the making and impact of architecture and contributes to the broader design community.
Seattle Design Festival – August 15-20
Join us for the 16th Annual Seattle Design Festival, kicking of with the SDF Block Party — a two-day street fair at Lake Union Park, August 15 & 16, 10am-7pm. This year’s Festival theme of IN[FLUX] explores how design can respond to uncertainty and how that transforms ideas, spaces, and communities.
Join us for the Business of Architecture Program September 28
This year’s Business of Architecture program is a full-day workshop that introduces a whole-systems approach to business planning, demonstrating how mission, vision, finance, operations, marketing, and business development work together to create an equitable and sustainable practice.
Advocacy Update – July 2026
This Month in Advocacy: AIA Seattle’s Housing Forum; Role of Architects in Disaster Preparedness; Seattle Faces Comp Plan Delays Due to Court Ruling; Bellevue Makes Progress on Affordable Housing
On-Demand Learning Opportunities
AIA Seattle offers on-demand learning opportunities to expand the impact and accessibility of our programs. Check out our quality on-demand learning through our partnership with aecKnowledge, AIAU, and other chapters’ programming.
