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Join the Committee on Homelessness (COHO) for a volunteer day with Sound Foundations!Sound Foundations is a nonprofit th...
09/01/2026

Join the Committee on Homelessness (COHO) for a volunteer day with Sound Foundations!

Sound Foundations is a nonprofit that has built over 750 tiny homes for tiny house villages in our region. This volunteer opportunity, held at the Hope Factory in S**O, is hands on. Work on building a tiny house throughout our day, as well as hearing about the mission of Sound Foundations.

This volunteer opportunity is limited to 8 individuals. Please only register if you are fairly confident you can commit to participate.

đź“…Sunday, September 13 | 1:45-5:30pm
đź“ŤHope Factory, S**O
đź”—Register: https://aiaseattle.org/events/coho-sound-foundations-volunteer-day-2026/

Have questions about your Honor Awards submission? We're here to answer!Share your project story and submit to the 2026 ...
08/31/2026

Have questions about your Honor Awards submission? We're here to answer!

Share your project story and submit to the 2026 Honor Awards for Washington Architecture. Swipe to see answers to our frequently asked questions and check out the full FAQ page for more.

⏰Submissions are due in one month!

đź“…Submit by September 30
đź”—Honor Awards FAQ: https://aiaseattle.org/2026-honor-awards-submittal-faqs/

Shape an integrated business plan and learn to build a stronger, more resilient practice at this year's Business of Arch...
08/29/2026

Shape an integrated business plan and learn to build a stronger, more resilient practice at this year's Business of Architecture program, facilitated by AVEC!

Hear from community members about the value of programs led by this team of industry experts. AVEC facilitators Emily Hall, Rena Klein FAIA, and Xylia Buros specialize in helping firm leaders slow the noise, see the whole system clearly, and make confident decisions about what's next.

Whether refining systems already in place or building new business practices, don't miss this chance to strengthen your leadership skills and firm's long-term success and impact.

Join us for in-person learning and peer connection at the National Nordic Museum.

đź“…Monday, September 28 | 9am-6pm
đź“ŤNational Nordic Museum
✔️8 LU
đź”—Register: https://aiaseattle.org/events/2026businessofarchitecture/

08/29/2026

Share your project story by submitting to AIA Seattle’s 2026 Honor Awards!

Every year, jurors praise submissions that clearly communicate their project story and context, and consider the project’s inspiration, problem-solving, environmental sensitivity, and social impact.

This clip from last year's “What Makes a Good Submission?” video still rings true. Watch the video to hear from the Honor Awards Committee for more insight and examples like Integrus Architecture's Peperzak Middle School, recipient of the Award of Merit in 2024.

If you submitted last year, the process has not changed and it's easy to resubmit! Share your work with a new jury, which we're excited to announce in early September.

📸 by Lara Swimmer
đź”—Watch last year's "What Makes a Good Submission?" video: https://ow.ly/V8E550ZGLFR
đź”—Learn more + submit: https://ow.ly/W5BF50ZGLFO

Announcing the fourth and final session in this year's Code Series - "Basics Matter: Code Foundations in Early Design Ca...
08/25/2026

Announcing the fourth and final session in this year's Code Series - "Basics Matter: Code Foundations in Early Design Careers" 🎉

Join us online for accessible, essential learning designed to build attendees' foundation of a working code knowledge. Expert speakers will explore how code knowledge supports safe, inclusive and resilient design; how codes are developed; and the permitting process.

We invite design professionals that are early in their career and/or seeking to deepen understanding of code basics to join us for this two-day virtual training program!

đź“…October 13 + 14 | 12-2pm each day
đź“ŤOnline
đź”—Register: https://aiaseattle.org/events/2026-code-series-basics-matter/

That's a wrap on another incredible Seattle Design Festival!Together, we connected public audiences to the power of desi...
08/21/2026

That's a wrap on another incredible Seattle Design Festival!

Together, we connected public audiences to the power of design at SDF 2026: IN[FLUX].

Through 5 days of interactive exhibits, talks, free events and workshops, we explored design's role in navigating change and uncertainty, helping us imagine what comes next.

Whether you joined us at the Block Party, a Design Mixer, or celebrated at the Closing Party last night, thank you for your engagement - all 8,300+ of you!

📸by Brad Curran

Earlier this month, members of SPARC joined a Northwest EcoBuilding Guild Tour of the Earthwise Salvage Lumber Warehouse...
08/21/2026

Earlier this month, members of SPARC joined a Northwest EcoBuilding Guild Tour of the Earthwise Salvage Lumber Warehouse!

Attendees learned about how they are salvaging and returning wood products back to the building industry.

Thank you to Aaron Blanchard of Earthwise for leading the tour!

đź”—See upcoming committee events here: https://aiaseattle.org/events/

This Month in Advocacy: Overhaul of Historic Preservation Regulations, How to Support Communities Impacted by Wildfires,...
08/21/2026

This Month in Advocacy: Overhaul of Historic Preservation Regulations, How to Support Communities Impacted by Wildfires, Housing Progress in Issaquah, Seattle Revisits Fort Lawton Redevelopment Proposal

• National level: the Trump administration weakens protections for historic sites, redefining what kinds of properties can be considered historic, narrowing the definition of “adverse effect” to a historic property, curtailing public input, allowing agencies to make unilateral determinations through internal reports, and removing the requirement to consult with tribes and local governments.

• Washington State: learn about supports for our communities affected by devastating wildfires this summer.

• AIA Seattle 10-County Area: Issaquah advances efforts to speed up housing development, pursuing a slate of reforms to accelerate housing development, starting with scaled back requirements for outdoor amenity space and building step backs. In Seattle, a new study was released to develop housing in Magnolia's Fort Lawton.

đź”—Read the August Advocacy Update: https://aiaseattle.org/advocacy-update-august-2026/

Call for Nominations: Young Voices Selection Program at the 2026 Honor Awards đź“ŁAIA Seattle and the Honor Awards Committe...
08/20/2026

Call for Nominations: Young Voices Selection Program at the 2026 Honor Awards đź“Ł

AIA Seattle and the Honor Awards Committee invite you to nominate yourself or consider someone in your office to participate in the annual Young Voices Selection Panel.

Three young professionals, endorsed by firm/industry leaders and selected by the Honor Awards Committee, will be offered direct participation and representation in the 2026 Honor Awards.

đź“…Nominate by September 16
đź”—See details + nominate: https://form.jotform.com/262037017852151

Why participate in the 2026 Business of Architecture program?Join us for this full day workshop facilitated by industry ...
08/19/2026

Why participate in the 2026 Business of Architecture program?

Join us for this full day workshop facilitated by industry experts at AVEC to:

• Build a Stronger, More Resilient Practice—Learn how to align your business plan with your values and lay the foundation for a thriving, stable practice.

• Lead with Purpose—Gain business skills and practical tools to support sustainable firm growth and equitable impact as leaders.

• Respond to a Changing Profession—Explore how to adapt your practice to meet evolving market demands, economic shifts, and a changing professional landscape.

• Advance Equity and Social Resiliency—Understand how equitable firm leadership can extend beyond your office.

• Connect with Peers—Participate in creative, collaborative exercises among design professionals.

• Leave with a Plan—End the workshop with a clear, actionable business planning workbook tailored to your firm.

🗓️Monday, September 28 | 9am-6pm
đź“ŤNational Nordic Museum
đź”—Register: https://aiaseattle.org/events/2026businessofarchitecture/

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