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May 2021
COTE: University of Washington’s Pathway to Decarbonization: Planning, Policy and Practice
Join AIA Seattle’s Committee on the Environment for its next “Pathway to Decarbonization” program, focusing on University of Washington’s efforts. Read more
Just Transition: Upstream and Downstream Impacts of Decarbonization
AEC professionals are working on design and policy changes to rapidly eliminate carbon emissions from our built environment. What are the upstream and downstream impacts of these changes on jobs, housing affordability, health and communities? What additional considerations and voices should be brought into our decision-making processes? How can we push aggressively towards our climate goals while simultaneously supporting the call for justice and human rights that 2020 has reminded us to answer? Considering the transitions toward 1) the electrification…
Driving Equity Now | Just Transition: Upstream and Downstream Impacts of Decarbonization
AIA Seattle presents Just Transition: Upstream and Downstream Impacts of Decarbonization. Join us online, May 17-19, 2021 for AIA Seattle’s 2021 (Virtual) Climate Leadership Summit exploring the equity and social justice impacts of a transition to clean energy sources, materials, and processes. The Summit will conclude with keynote Carlton Eley’s presentation Driving Equity Now. Researchers and advocates; stewards of the built environment; and proponents for sustainability are coming to realize that finding creative ways to encourage equitable development does not…
Ask An Architect – May 2021
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
Culture Change in Practice: A Leadership Cohort – Session 1
This four-part, peer-based learning program was designed by a team of architects and allied professionals over the past nine months 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 session of Culture Change in Practice: A Leadership Cohort is scheduled for Monday, May 24, 9:00am-12:00pm PT. Want to learn more? Visit Culture Change in Practice: A Leadership Cohort for additional program information, including…
June 2021
Housing Innovation in the 15-Minute City
How can we help transition housing policy and urban design to be 1) more equitable for all residents by incorporating people-centered development that responds to community needs and desires; and 2) focused on holistic sustainability by designing compact, complete neighborhoods that deemphasize car use and enhance environmental sustainability, resident health, and economic vibrancy? From missing middle to infill housing, new housing designs and careful planning around existing communities can provide the density to support amenities such as restaurants, services, work…
15-Minute Cities for People | Housing Innovation in the 15-Minute City
AIA Seattle presents Housing Innovation in the 15-Minute City, the kick-off event of AIA Seattle’s new series, 15-Minute Seattle: Creating Livable Places for All. Join us online, June 7-8, 2021 to examine the concept of complete neighborhoods as an urban design framework, and explore how Seattle can support full-service neighborhoods by providing a mix of housing options for homeowners, renters, and people of different ages and walks of life. The program will open with Kristian Skovbakke Villadsen’s keynote presentation, 15-Minute Cities for…
NWW: WA State Residential Energy Code Compliance in 2021
Join AIA Seattle’s Northwest Washington Section for a deep dive on the Washington State Residential Energy Code, with WSU Senior Building Science Specialist, Michael Lubliner Read more
DRT: Sustaining Momentum: Advancing West Coast JEDI Efforts in Architecture
AIA Seattle Diversity Roundtable’s 2021 Solstice Event in collaboration with AIA Los Angeles J.E.D.I. and AIA Oregon CoEDI Read more
Culture Change in Practice: A Leadership Cohort – Session 2
This four-part, peer-based learning program was designed by a team of architects and allied professionals over the past nine months 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 session of Culture Change in Practice: A Leadership Cohort is scheduled for Monday, June 21, 9:00am-12:00pm PT. Want to learn more? Visit Culture Change in Practice: A Leadership Cohort for additional program information, including…
WID + SPARC: Architecture Finance 101
This is the second session in the 2021 Business of Architecture series presented by AIA Seattle’s Women in Design Committee in collaboration with the Small Practice and Residential Committee (SPARC). Read more
July 2021
CAE: Burke Museum – An Inside Look
Join AIA Seattle’s Committee on Architecture for Education for its first in-person event back, featuring an inside look at the monumental new Burke Museum. Read more
Decoded | Practical Guide to the Residential Energy Code
This is the third session in the 2021 Decoded series presented by AIA Seattle’s Code Committee. The 2018 Washington State Energy Code went into effect in earlier this year, and includes several substantial changes for single-family and townhouse construction. Chief among these is an increase in the required number of additional efficiency credits, modified by fuel normalization credits. This webinar will examine those changes in detail, in addition to envelope performance requirements and mechanical system details. Join us online July…
September 2021
Decoded | Multifamily Accessibility
This is the fourth session in the 2021 Decoded series presented by AIA Seattle’s Code Committee. Multifamily residential accessibility compliance is far more complicated than it first appears. With the overlapping of federal laws and building code, it can become confusing very quickly. This session will inform and educate multifamily residential architects, builders, and developers on the key differences in federal laws and building code as well as the how, why, where, and when to applying them. This course will…
CAE: Mass Timber in Schools
The AIA Seattle Committee on Architecture for Education hosts an exploratory presentation and discussion of large-scale wood structures in recently completed regional schools. Read more
October 2021
Culture Change in Practice: A Leadership Cohort – Session 3
This four-part, peer-based learning program was designed by a team of architects and allied professionals over the past nine months 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 session of Culture Change in Practice: A Leadership Cohort is scheduled for Monday, October 4 October 11, 9:00am-12:00pm PT. Want to learn more? Visit Culture Change in Practice: A Leadership Cohort for additional program…
November 2021
AHC Fall 2021: Resiliency Through Physical Design
This year’s AIA AHC Fall Event includes two days of virtual interdisciplinary presentations, design case studies, and conversations continuing the theme of resiliency in design and construction, while maintaining our focus on emotional well-being and mental health for all occupants. How we can overcome obstacles and challenges inherent in wholistic and resilient design in healthcare environments? Read more
WID + SPARC: What Am I Paying For?! The Value Proposition of Architectural Services
This is the third event in the 2021 Business of Architecture series presented by AIA Seattle’s Women In Design Committee in collaboration with the Small Practice and Residential Committee (SPARC). Read more
NWW: New Building Envelope Solutions
Join AIA Northwest Washington Section for a half-day webinar focusing on thermally efficient envelopes for new construction and renovation projects to meet more stringent energy codes and human safety and welfare requirements. Read more
Decoded | Seattle Land Use Roundup
This is the fifth session in the 2021 Decoded series presented by AIA Seattle’s Code Committee. This course is meant to provide a framework for better understanding and using the Land Use code for projects in Seattle. Participants will learn how to navigate the Land Use Code and find relevant information for their projects. Participants will also learn about potential constraints and where Land Use Code overlaps with Building Code. Examples and a case study will be explored to help…
December 2021
Culture Change in Practice: A Leadership Cohort – Session 4
This four-part, peer-based learning program was designed by a team of architects and allied professionals over the past nine months 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 session of Culture Change in Practice: A Leadership Cohort is scheduled for Monday, December 6, 9:00am-12:00pm PT. Want to learn more? Visit Culture Change in Practice: A Leadership Cohort for additional program…
COTE: Decarbonizing Healthcare
Join AIA Seattle’s Committee on the Environment for its December program, focusing on medical facilities’ impact on the carbon in our built environment. Read more
MOVED TO ONLINE – SPARC: Risk Management for Architectural Solo Practitioners and Small Practices
**MOVED TO ONLINE** Join AIA Seattle’s Small Practice & Residential Committee for a virtual lecture, featuring a vital discussion on legal risks for small practices, as led by representatives from the legal and insurance industries. Read more
January 2022
MOVED ONLINE: Ask An Architect – January 2022
EVENT MOVED ONLINE – 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
February 2022
2022 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
Road to Code | Code Requirements for Doors and Hardware
This is the first session in the 2022 Road to Code series presented by AIA Seattle’s Code Committee. This course is intended to provide education on door hardware and how it affects fire, ADA, and egress codes. Join us online February 17, 2022 for Road to Code | Code Requirements for Doors and Hardware. Register below and look for information regarding online event access in your confirmation email. Registration has closed Information regarding online event access will be provided in the…
NWW: 2018 WSEC Commercial Existing Building Alterations Training Series – Building Envelope
Join Evergreen Technology Consulting, with support from AIA Seattle’s Northwest Washington Section, for an informative webinar summarizing the 2018 Washington State Energy Code (WSEC) commercial requirements for existing building alterations, focusing on building envelope alterations. Read more
March 2022
2022 AIA Safety Assessment Program (SAP) Evaluator Training
Join AIA Seattle, in association with Cal OES, AIA National, and the Adaptation & Resilience Committee, for a the certification course for the Safety Assessment Program (SAP), training architects, engineers, and building inspectors. Read more
UDF: Community Impacts of Urban Greenspace
Join AIA Seattle’s Urban Design Forum for a panel conversation and audience discussion covering the impacts of greenspace on wellness & violent crime reduction in our urban areas. Read more
A&R: Conversations Toward Resilience – Public Realm
AIA Seattle Adaptation and Resilience Committee is hosting a series of panel discussions during 2022 to highlight current regional resilience efforts in architecture & planning through difference project types – Public Realm, Infrastructure, Building. Read more
April 2022
NWW: IBC Building Areas, Fire Areas, & Mixed Occupancies
Join AIA Seattle’s Northwest Washington Section for a live, virtual four-hour webinar with Steve Thomas featuring a comprehensive discussion of the major compartmentalization concepts of the IBC, focusing on those requirements that deal with building size, sprinkler options and mixed-use buildings Read more
SPARC: Existential Crisis or Opportunity – The Impact of 3D-Printed Houses on Residential Architecture
Join AIA Seattle’s Small Practice & Residential Committee for a discussion on new technology surrounding 3D-printed housing, and the evolving role of architects in this work. Read more
Ask An Architect – April 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
Practicing Equity and Advocacy in Rapid Decarbonization
In the urgent call to respond to our climate crisis, we must recognize that decarbonization is directly connected to health, safety, and equity. AEC professionals are working on design and policy changes to rapidly eliminate carbon emissions from our built environment. But what barriers prevent us from taking leaps towards rapid decarbonization, despite this necessity? What responsibilities do architects have as advocates? And how do we ensure our processes support equitable and resilient communities? Through exploring 1) the health impacts…
Power + Place – Keynote with Bryan Lee Jr. | Practicing Equity and Advocacy in Rapid Decarbonization
Join us online, April 25-26, 2022 for AIA Seattle’s 2022 (Virtual) Climate Leadership Summit: Practicing Equity and Advocacy in Rapid Decarbonization. The Summit will kick-off with keynote Bryan Lee Jr.’s presentation Power + Place. Our values are validated through the spaces and places we design and subsequently build. Power + Place explores the privilege and power structures that have defined injustice in the built environment from America’s inception. We will look at the history of the design justice movement and…
AADU: Ace Your Next Interview
Ace Your Next Interview is a virtual workshop presented by AIA Seattle’s Asian American Designers Union, inviting Architects/Designers with years of experience to share their insights for a definition of a good portfolio with young professionals and students. Read more
