AIA Southwest Washington

Congratulations to our 2025 AIA Southwest Washington Design Award Winners! A big thank-you to all the entrants and everyone who helped make this year’s biannual awards ceremony in Tacoma such a memorable night. Special appreciation goes to our fantastic jury from AIA Redwood Empire, especially our jury chair Juliano Sorondo. A special shout-out to our Honor Award winner McGranahanPBK for their Olympic View K-8 project. Full list of winners follows: Honorable Mentions Pe Ell K-12 Modernization Architect: Aetta. Architects Billy Frank Jr. Leadership Institute Architect: Artisans Group Architecture + Planning Agricultural Resource Center Architect: McGranahan PBK Nisqually Generations Healing Clinic Architect: Rice Fergus Miller Citations Timberview Architect: Access Architecture Dogwood House Architect: Artisans Group Architecture + Planning 7 Seas Waterfront Taproom Architect: Ferguson Architecture Merit Awards 1818 Tacoma Avenue S Renovation Architect: Ferguson Architecture Fife High School STEAM Center of Innovation Architect: McGranahan PBK Chelan County PUD Service Center Architect: TCF Architecture Honor Award Olympic View K–8 Architect: McGranahan PBK We are proud to have presented this year’s awards alongside AIA Washington Council. We want to thank them for their support! Event Photos + Winning Projects + More here: https://lnkd.in/g-BHNHVX

Your voice matters more than ever — renew your AIA Southwest Washington membership today! When you renew your AIA membership, you’re doing more than maintaining your credentials — you’re ensuring that architects have a strong voice in shaping the policies that define our region’s future. You’re also empowering others to turn their expertise into impact. Your renewal is just the beginning. Explore new ways to lend your voice, elevate design, and help shape the future of Southwest Washington. 🔗Renew today: https://lnkd.in/gvATt-qH

https://lnkd.in/gmq3b3Gi Architecture for Health's Fall Conference AHC Fall Conference: Sustainable Horizons Sustainable Horizons: Advancing Healthcare Design for a Greener Future Link to event page for 'learn more & register' info: https://lnkd.in/gr5_pi_j Details: November 14 | 8am-4:15pm | 6 LU/HSW Hilton Portland Downtown

SWWICC October Classes Co-Hosted with AIA SWW Please register and pay online at https://lnkd.in/gBzhREE9

New month, new happy hour, new location. Calling architects and friends to join us for our AIA Southwest Washington Vancouver Happy Hour at the recently opened 3 Howls' Remedy House on Main Street in Vancouver. See you next week! (AIA Oregon FYI for your Portland folks)

https://lnkd.in/gwg44UyQ Are you interested in becoming more involved in shaping the future of AIA Southwest Washington? Serving on the Board is a rewarding way to give back to the profession, connect with peers, and help advance our mission. Join us for an informational session where we’ll share what being part of the AIA SWW Board entails.This is a casual, no-obligation session—just an opportunity to learn more and ask questions

Join us for an unforgettable evening as we celebrate outstanding architecture from our region & across the state! AIA Southwest Washington is proud to co-host this year’s Design Awards in partnership with AIA Washington Council, bringing together firms, designers, and clients from across Washington to honor innovation, sustainability, and excellence in design. Tickets: https://lnkd.in/gNWupvmV Hi, we are AIA Southwest Washington. We empower Southwest Washington architecture professionals to improve and transform our world through Advocacy, Community, and Education. Subscribe to our newsletter >>>> https://lnkd.in/gRHQpNNs Join us >>>> https://lnkd.in/gS-trxjx

AIA Southwest Washington, in conjunction with AIA National, offers financial assistance to students who plan to pursue architecture as a career and who have been accepted to a university with an accredited architectural degree program. Today, we congratulate and recognize our 2025 winners! https://lnkd.in/g4iexX-W

Join us at the Tacoma Experience Center for an evening of demonstrations, education, and small bites! AIA SWW & Pella Windows & Doors Education Program The agenda includes a showroom tour, window installation details, and an Innovative Installation Demo. Drinks and hors d'oeuvres will be provided. https://lnkd.in/g_7xGCKG

https://lnkd.in/gXc6b4-m AIA SWW In-Person Lunch & Learn in Olympia! Join us for an engaging Lunch & Learn session focused on Applications for Lighting Design. This CEU will give you practical tools and insights to elevate your design work with light. Topics we’ll explore: 1️⃣ Basic metrics of light 2️⃣ Key concepts—luminance, illuminance, contrast, directionality & color 3️⃣ Architectural lighting design considerations—fixtures, optics, light levels & placement 🎓 Presented by Ben Salzman, Lutron | ERW Provider #J368 📍 Olympia | 🍴 Lunch included 👤 Members: Free | Guests: $10 By the end of this session, you’ll walk away with a stronger understanding of lighting design and how to create beautifully lit spaces. 👉 Reserve your seat today: https://lnkd.in/gXc6b4-m