Local & Statewide Housing Policy: Updates, Outcomes and What’s Ahead

Filmed June 2025

This course examines the evolving housing policies and planning initiatives across Washington State, with a particular focus on King County and Seattle. Presenters from the City of Seattle and the Office of Governor Bob Ferson discuss key legislative outcomes from the recent session that directly impact housing development and affordability

Presenter:
Rico Quirindongo, AIA, Director, Office of Planning and Community Development | City of Seattle and Nicholas Carr, Senior Policy Advisor for Housing | Office of Governor Bob Ferguson

Middle Housing: The Promise of Expanding Neighborhood Access & Homeownership

Filmed June 2025

This course explores middle housing zoning and how architects, designers, policymakers and advocates can promote outcomes that balance density, affordability, equity and neighborhood character, especially in diverse lot types and urban contexts. Panelists discuss how Washington cities will be revising zoning codes to require a minimum density for middle housing on all residential lots, which promises to unlock needed room for housing, (re)legalize diverse types, and usher in more choices in areas historically reserved for low-density, high-cost real estate.

Presenter:
Moderated by Rob Humble Principal | Hybrid with presentations by Eric Kronberg | Kronberg Urbanists + Architects, Uytael Lee | About Here, and Yi-Chun Lin, NOMA, NCARB | Board & Vellum

Transit Oriented Districts: A Catalyst for Integrated Communities

Filmed June 2025

Design professionals and housing experts discuss how TOD (Transit-Oriented Developments) can foster walkable, mixed-use transit-accessible communities and examine inclusive strategies for ensuring historically marginalized communities can benefit from affordable housing and public realm improvements near transit hubs.

Presenter:
Kate Smith, AIA, NCARB | SMR Architects, Andrew Grant Houston, AIA, NCARB, CPHD | House Cosmopolitan, Jim Bodoia, AIA, LEED AP | Perkins Eastman, Thatcher Imboden | Sound Transit

Social Housing: I-35 & Prop 1A, What’s Next?

Filmed June 2025

Social housing addresses the need for true affordability across the income spectrum through constructing and acquiring housing that is permanently affordable and publicly owned in perpetuity.

This course explores Seattle’s recent creation of Social Housing Developer and examines case studies of successful implementation in the U.S. and abroad. With a well-documented housing supply-and-affordability crisis, Seattle has joined many metro areas across the county in passing legislation to build Social Housing as one solution.

Presenter:
Michael Eliason | Larch Lab, Roberto Jiménez | Seattle Social Housing, Tiffani McCoy | House Our Neighbors

Platform MIDDLE: Architecture for Housing the 99%

Filmed June 2025

Johanna Hurme of 5468796 Architecture explores strategies for providing affordable multi-family housing based on their publication "platform.MIDDLE: Architecture for Housing the 99%." Johanna confronts challenges being faced by architects, builders, developers, and policymakers in their efforts to address housing supply gaps. Johanna expands on 5468796’s approach to the architect’s role in challenging contexts, intersecting with politics, economics, civic governance, social activism and other forms of cultural and scholarly research. In a fast-paced tour of some of her firm's projects, Johanna elaborates on a series of design and planning strategies for filling social housing needs.

Presenter:
Johanna Hurme | Architect and Co-founder, 5468796 Architecture Inc.

Building Climate Resilience at the Local Level: Challenges and Opportunities

Filmed May 2025

This course, part of a 3-course series filmed live at AIA Seattle’s 2025 Climate Summit, explores nature-based climate solutions in urban and rural contexts, including their role in flood management, heat mitigation and habitat restoration.

The presenters analyze ecosystem knowledge and ecological intelligence in the planning, design, and construction of climate-resilient and equitable built environments and identify strategies for achieving equitable climate adaptation.

Presenter:
Moderated by Gundula Proksch, Professor, Department of Architecture + Adjunct Associate Professor, Department of Landscape Architecture | UW. Presenters: Juan Rovalo, Director of Ecology | Perkins & Will; Lara Whitely Binder, Climate Preparedness Manager | King County.

Designing For Coexistence: Creating For the Climate

Filmed May 2025

This course, part of a 3-course series filmed live at AIA Seattle’s 2025 Climate Summit.Facilitated by Kirstin Weeks, LFA, Principal, Regenerative Design & Urban Ecology at Bio Studio, this interactive session enables course viewers to practice how to apply ecological and nature-based principles to design for co-existence with other flora and fauna, migrating or otherwise.

Using digital tools such Resolve, iNaturalist and Pathfinder 3.0, this course enables course viewers to consider site and regional ecosystems to better understand present and projected climate conditions and design for the provisional needs – food, water, shelter and nesting – of a variety of local communities.

Presenter:
Kirstin Weeks, LFA, Principal, Regenerative Design & Urban Ecology | Bio Studio.

Looking Forward: Case Studies in Ecology

Filmed May 2025

This session explores how the built environment can actively support biodiversity, climate resilience and whole-ecosystem health.

Through a series of case studies, the presenters demonstrate how real-world approaches can foster coexistence between human and non-human systems. Speakers share insights into strategies, challenges and successes in designing for interconnected resilience.

Presenter:
Brent Bucknam, Founder | Hyphae Design Laboratory; Susie Teal, AIA, Partner | COOKFOX Architects’ Sandra Girgis, Senior Associate, MCIP, RPP, Just Communities AP | Mithun

Coming Down the Pike: Navigating City & State Policy Changes

Filmed June 2024

This course, the first in a 4-part series, focuses on how state and local housing policies impact the development of high density and affordable housing in the greater Seattle area and Washington State and addresses housing issues such as access, affordability, equity, livability, and adaptable density. Panelists discuss where housing is headed following the release of the draft One Seattle Plan! and statewide changes such as HB1110.

This course, moderated by Patrick Taylor Assoc. AIA, Associate | Neiman Taber Architects, includes a panel discussion and a case study by Matt Hutchins AIA, CPHD | CAST Architecture of a “missing middle” housing infill project that has garnered strong interest in Seattle.

Presenter:
Moderated by Patrick Taylor Assoc. AIA, Associate | Neiman Taber Architects. Panelists: Matt Hutchins AIA, CPHD, Principal | CAST Architecture; Rico Quirindongo AIA, Director | Office of Planning and Community Development, City of Seattle; and Tiernan Martin, Director of Research | Futurewise.

Living in Seattle: Community Perspectives on Housing

Filmed June 2024

While those designing housing might receive input from their clients, the vast majority of architects making design decisions about the housing in our city do not live in multifamily housing, nor do they have much opportunity to hear from the people who will live in the homes they design.

This panel session, the second part of a 4-part series, highlights the diverse experiences and stories of individuals living in Seattle and informs architects and other design professionals how to approach future housing projects that provide affordable and supporting living environments.

Presenter:
Moderated by Grace H. Kim FAIA, NOMA, Co-Founding Principal | Schemata Workshop. Presenters: Audrey Watson, Resident | Capitol Hill Urban Co-Housing; Elisheba Johnson, Co-Executive Director | Wa Na Wari; Ginger Kwan, Executive Director | Open Doors for Multicultural Families; Lani Nguyen | Future Resident, Corvidae Coop

Case Studies in Responsive Housing Design

Filmed June 2024

This course, the third 4-part series, highlights case studies that demonstrate how housing can respond directly to the needs of specific community groups in design and process. Presenters explain how they engaged community members to develop innovative and flexible solutions to an array of challenges specific to affordable and supportive housing.

Case studies include Flex House (Hybrid), Africatown Plaza (GGLO + David Baker Architects), Sweetwater Spectrum Community (LMS Architects), and Bridge Meadows + Dorothy Lemelson House (Carleton Hart Architecture).

Presenter:
Aaron Thornton AIA, Principal | Leddy Maytum Stacy Architects; Brian Carleton AIA, Principal | Carleton Hart Architects; Jhoana Avante, Project Manager + Architectural Designer | Hybrid Architecture; and Whitney Lewis AIA, NOMA, SEED AP, Associate | GGLO

Closing Keynote | A Holistic Approach to Housing

Filmed June 2024

Over his thirty-year career, Kevin Daly, FAIA, has defined a design process that upholds the practical magic of architecture – an alchemical conjunction of craft, materials, and form

Kevin's keynote surveys a range of projects: housing for transitional-aged youth, campus student housing, workforce and artist housing, senior affordable housing and supportive housing. Kevin distinguishes these projects in terms of funding and regulatory constructs and how they routinely impose disciplinary and conceptual limits on the design of housing. Through a series of case studies, Kevin identifies solutions that reflect holistic architectural approaches for the future of housing in our cities.

Presenter:
Kevin Daly FAIA, Principal | kevin daly Architects

Decarbonization for Health, Equity & Community Resilience

Filmed June 2023

This group of presentations and case studies explore the challenges and opportunities in rapid decarbonization from a health, safety, and equity perspective to make actionable differences that prioritize resilient communities and ecosystems. Panelists discuss the architect’s role in accelerating a decarbonized built environment and meeting our shared needs though environmental justice, health equity, and community resiliency and provide an overview of design and policy solutions pertaining to decarbonization and resiliency planning.

After viewing this course, you will be better positioned to decarbonize the built environment, and manage climate and resiliency risks.

Presenter:
Jennifer Yoshimura, Advisor | Pacific Northwest National Laboratory; Nicole DeNamur, Owner, Sustainable Strategies; Don Davies, PE, SE, Co-Founder, Davies-Crooks Associates; Alex Rolluda, AIA, NCARB, Owner/Founder, Rolluda Architects, Inc.

Community Engagement: Air Quality & Positive Health Outcomes

Filmed June 2023

The World Health Organization declares air quality is the second most important emergency to our planet and the United Nations declares air quality is a human right and an emergency. Through the lens of air quality, this session explores the benefits of climate mitigation strategies and our right to healthy built environments. Presenters discuss how to prioritize system-solution approaches that positively impact environmental and occupational health outcomes for communities.

Presenter:
Elena Austin, Assistant Professor | University of Washington; Megan Dunn, Chair | Puget Sound Clean Air Agency; Sarah Gudeman, Building Science Practice Lead | BranchPattern

Community Assets: Existing Buildings & Equitable Infrastructure

Filmed June 2023

Existing buildings are an untapped resource in addressing climate action, community resiliency, and livability. Through a series of case studies, this course explores the health of the built environment that supports our communities and why renovation and adaptive reuse compared to new construction lessens embodied carbon and promotes long term health and community vibrancy. Presenters explore how architects are uniquely positioned to utilize new tools in developing more holistic solutions to traditionally disparate silos of infrastructure improvement.

After viewing this course, you will better understand the decarbonization benefits of renovation and adaptive reuse over new construction and how to apply new tools to create healthier environments.

Presenter:
Jean Carroon, FAIA, LEED Fellow, Goody Clancy; Jamal Lewis, Rewiring America;

Accelerating A Community of Practice: Celebrating Climate Smart Solutions

This course highlights case studies of firms and projects that are moving the needle, providing meaningful examples for all practitioners to advance regenerative design goals. Presenters explore equitable practice, community building, and high-impact research as grounds for inspiring our shared work to foster a just, resilient, and thriving future.

After viewing this course, you will have a better understanding of how to promote decarbonization and climate-smart solutions and how to apply regenerative design principles to promote justice and human dignity.

Presenter:
Leon M. Holloway, NOMA, LEED AP BD+C, DLR Group; Jeryl Aman, AIA, MSR Design; Kathleen Hetrick, LEED AP BD+C; Buro Happold; Megan Altendorf, AIA, NCARB, LEED Green Associate, MASS Design Group; James Kitchin, CEng MICE, EDGE Expert, MASS Design Group

Housing Now: Innovative Land Use

Filmed June 2023

This session explores recent land use policy and zoning changes in Seattle, Washington State, Portland and Oregon that allow for more “Missing Middle” housing. Filmed live at AIA Seattle’s Housing Now! Forum, presenters provide insights for advising clients and developers about opportunities to create more inclusive, equitable, resilient and livable communities and to navigate potential obstacles.

After viewing this course, you will be better positioned to advise clients and developers about opportunities to develop more inclusive, equitable, resilience and livable communities and navigate potential obstacles.

Presenter:
Representative Jessica Bateman, Washington State House of Representatives - 22nd Legislative District; Nick Welch, Senior Planner, Office of Planning and Community Development | City of Seattle; Madeline Kovacs, Development Manager | Adre

Housing Now: Innovative Financing

Filmed June 2023

This session explores innovative financing mechanisms for funding and building affordable housing. By understanding how developers creatively integrate the causes of increased costs and the impact of policies on affordable housing, architects can be more effective advocates and collaborators in the quest to provide plentiful, diverse and sustainable options.

Presenter:
Michelle Morlan, Lotus Development Partners; Donald King, FAIA, Nehemiah Initiative Seattle; Leah Martin, AIA, Allied8 Architects; Uche Okezie, HomeSight; Gladys Ly-Au Young, AIA, SKL Architects; Ben Maritz, Great Expectations

Housing Now: Innovative Case Studies

Filmed June 2023

live at AIA Seattle’s Housing Now! Forum, presenters discuss innovative housing models at a variety of scales throughout the Pacific Northwest. Looking at new typologies, strategies, frameworks and partnerships, each speaker highlights their firm’s approach to innovative and affordable housing. Specific examples include Wedgeview by WC Studio, Heartwood by atelierjones LLC, Argyle Gardens by Holst Architecture and co-housing designs by Schemata Workshop.

Presenter:
Cady Chintis, Partner | WC STUDIO Architects; Susan Jones, FAIA, Founding Architect | atelierjones LLC; Grace H. Kim, FAIA, Principal | Schemata Workshop; Dave Otte, AIA, NOMA, NCARB, LEED, Principal / Owner | Holst Architecture

Neighborhood Now!

With a dose of dry wit, Julie Eizenberg, FAIA, LFRAIA, Founding Principal of Los Angeles-based Koning Eizenberg Architecture, discusses opportunities to strengthen neighborhoods through analysis of housing typologies and case studies of housing and community buildings. Julie explores neighborhood housing issues through numerous completed projects, including the widely-acclaimed Arroyo affordable family housing, and the Park, as well as a competition entry for affordable housing in Chicago.

Presenter:
Julie Eizenberg, FAIA, LFRAIA, Founding Principal | Koning Eizenberg Architecture

Transforming Residential Practice: Architecture in Northern Landscapes

Filmed May 2022

Todd Saunders, a Norway-based Canadian architect known to infuse his contemporary buildings with an artistic sensibility that is deeply in tune with the uniqueness of northern terrains, takes us on a journey of thirty of his spectacular houses and villas throughout Norway and Canada. His use of natural materials and simple yet striking geometries sets him apart as one of the most celebrated architects of his generation.

Todd describes how his innovative solutions to challenging sites and harsh climates acknowledge vernacular histories, respect cultural traditions and push the envelope with innovative and breathtaking structural solutions.

Presenter:
Todd Saunders

Transforming Residential Practice: Designing Your Own Home

Filmed May 2022

This two-part course starts with David Van Gallen, AIA, presenting a case study of Little House/Big Shed,a 900 SF house for himself and his wife on a sensitive site that contains ravines, wetlands and native trees. David illustrates the intimate connection between the house and site and his minimal use of material..

In the second case study, Jon Gentry, AIA, showcases Rambler House that he designed and built with his wife Lydia using local materials and on-site milling of local timber. From capturing views of natural habitat to fine detailing, this course shows the care and passion of building one’s home on a sensitive wildlife site.

Presenter:
David Van Galen, AIA, Principal, David Van Galen Architects, and Jon Gentry, AIA, GO'C

Transforming Residential Practice: The Possibilities of Innovative Residential Practice

Filmed May 2022

This rapid-fire course features three architects highlighting innovative residential practices and the director of a non-profit organization that teaches teens design and carpentry through community-based projects.

Kailin Gregga, AIA, LEED AP+BDC from Best Practice Architecture, shows us how to incorporate sustainable strategies in DADU’s and small residential projects with an amusing comparison to avocado toast.

Kevin Kudo-King, AIA, LEED AP of Olson Kundig, explains how a stunning “Treehouse” in Costa Rica responds to the local climate, reduces energy consumption and sequesters carbon dioxide.

Geoff Piper of Fivedot Architects, makes a compelling case for increasing housing density and equity by adding more DADU’s throughout the Seattle region.

Sarah Smith, Executive Director of Sawhorse Revolution, presents a case study of the design and construction of a community library that taught young women and youths of color how to transform themselves and their communities through a hands-on project. .

The rapid-fire presentations are followed by an insightful discussion with audience members.

Presenter:
Kailin Gregga, AIA, LEED AP+BDC; Kevin Kudo-King AIA, LEED AP, Principal/Owner, Olson Kundig; Geoff Piper, Partner, Fivedot Architects; Sarah Smith, Executive Director, Sawhorse Revolution

Transforming Residential Practice: Hardworking Home: Innovation, Exploration, Cross-Pollination

Filmed May 2022

Lewis McNeel, AIA, from Lake|Flato leads us through Lake|Flato’s explorations into high-performance and carbon-reduction building strategies.

With stunning images and insightful commentary, Lewis takes us on a journey of eight residential and larger-scale projects and discusses advanced strategies for siting, pre-engineering systems and on-site fabrication, 3-D construction printing, passive heating and cooling, energy-efficient daylighting, and mass timber construction. This course will leave you inspired to learn more about net zero carbon design and energy-efficient materials and construction techniques.

Presenter:
Lewis McNeel, AIA

Transforming Residential Practice: Case Study--Stillaguamish Village

Filmed May 2022

Daniel Glenn, AIA, AICAE, from 7 Directions Architects/Planners, presents a case study of Stillaguamish Village, a residential community for the Stillaguamish Tribe in Washington consisting of rental housing, Elders cottages, a wellness clinic and a canoe carving workshop.

Daniel discusses the housing design workshop he facilitated with the Stillaguamish Tribe, which examined how one creates sustainable housing environments, how to preserve old growth forests, and create a sense of community and connection to the native landscape. Daniel also explains how the seven directions of his cultural heritage informs his design (4 cardinal directions, upward to Father Sky, downward to Mother Earth, and inward to our hearts.)

Presenter:
Daniel Glenn, AIA, AICAE

Transforming Residential Practice: Traditions of Residential Architecture in the Pacific Northwest Region

Filmed May 2022

Moderated by Peter Miller of Peter Miller Books, this course explores traditional of residential architecture in the Pacific Northwest, with a focus on sustainability and equity. After brief presentations, panelists explore traditions of residential architecture in the Pacific Northwest, with a focus on sustainability and equity.

Susan Boyle, Principal, BOLA Architecture + Planning, explores the historical development of equitable housing. Ken Tadashi Oshima, Professor/Director of History Theory at the Dept. of Architecture of Univ. of Washington, discusses the evolution of accessory dwelling units and minimal housing. Rick Sundberg, FAIA, of SKL Architects, showcases his housing designs including his own aging in-place home. Gordon Walker, Consulting Principal at Mithun, takes us on a virtual tour of his regional housing.er Miller and the panelists gather for a discussion focused on housing affordability and cost-effective use of various materials.

Presenter:

Rapid Decarbonization: Power + Place

Filmed May 2022

Filmed live at AIA Seattle’s 2022 Practicing Equity & Advocacy in Rapid Decarbonization summit, keynote presenter Bryan Lee Jr., Founder/Director of Colloqate Design, explores the privilege and power structures that have defined injustice in the built environment from America’s inception. Citing historical examples, Bryan looks at the design justice movement and how the theory of practice continually advocates for the dismantling of power ecosystems that use architecture and design to create injustice throughout the built environment. Bryan poignantly examines these issues through the lens of environmental justice.

Presenter:
Bryan Lee Jr., Founder/Director, Colloqate Design | Architect and Design Justice Advocate

Rapid Decarbonization: Advocating to Eliminate Embodied Carbon

Filmed May 2022

Filmed live at AIA Seattle’s 2022 Practicing Equity & Advocacy in Rapid Decarbonization summit, this session explores significant research, opportunities, and strategies for reducing atmospheric carbon and impacts on the health and well-being of our ecosystems at-large. Presenters examine small resource-based economies, sustainable forestry initiatives and practices, and data and policy interventions that examine the responsibility of the industry and government, advocate for systems-change, and support the elimination of embodied carbon from the built environment.

Presenter:
Moderator: Alex Ianchenko Assoc. AIA | Researcher/Designer, The Miller Hull Partnership

Rapid Decarbonization: Equitable Life-Cycles in Healthy Materials Sourcing

Filmed May 2022

We must take a whole life cycle approach to healthy material sourcing that considers the spectrum of upstream and downstream impacts of decarbonization and supports equitable outcomes for communities.

Filmed live at AIA Seattle’s 2022 Practicing Equity & Advocacy in Rapid Decarbonization summit, this session investigates healthy building strategies, labor and supply chain implications, materials toxicity and chemical concerns that affect the lived experiences of users. Presenters also explore historical and current community design practices that either inhibit or lead to healthier buildings.

Presenter:
Moderated by Mark Vossler | President, Washington Physicians for Social Responsibility

Rapid Decarbonization: The Value of Responsible Building

Filmed May 2022

High costs can be viewed as a significant barrier to decarbonization strategies. But across project scales, we must build responsibly based on what can be afforded and consider how the investments we make now can have the most equitable long-term impacts.

Filmed live at AIA Seattle’s 2022 Practicing Equity & Advocacy in Rapid Decarbonization summit, this session explores research on affordable housing strategies, examples of all-electric systems implementation in low-income communities, decision-making processes to encourage owner/developer buy-in, and our collaborative responsibilities to our communities and environmental stewardship.

Presenter:
Moderator: Rico Quirindongo AIA | Acting Director, City of Seattle Office of Planning and Community Development

Future Forward – Seeking Climate Solutions

Moderated by Jamie Stroble | Director of Climate Action & Resilience – TNC; Seattle Planning Commissioner; Founder of King County Climate Justice Framework, two inspirational climate justice advocates share their perspectives on how design professionals are addressing climate change and what design professionals should most pay attention to as we seek climate solutions.

Baja, Senior Director, Direct Support & Innovation, Urban Sustainability Director’s Network (USDN) discusses how design professionals can identify, lead and support innovative projects that actively transform local government processes, shifts power to community, and centers racial and environmental justice.

Sudha Nandagopal, Advocate and Power Building Strategist for a Just Climate Future sheds light on how design professionals can foster frontline community-led decision making and champion ecosystems that advance climate justice.

Presenter:
Jamie Stroble | Director of Climate Action & Resilience – TNC, Seattle Planning Commissioner, Founder of King County Climate Justice Framework; Baja | Urban Sustainability Director’s Network; Sudha Nandagopal | Just Climate Future

Fostering Green Infrastructure

This session explores practical methods to integrate green infrastructure that responds to current and future conditions and supports community resiliency and livability. Presenters discuss the interconnectivity of systems with a focus on urban forestry, water equity, and local indigenous practices.

After viewing this course, you will better understand ecological consequences of climate change infrastructure solutions that address climate-related challenges while promoting justice and reconciliation.

Presenter:
Laura Durgerian | Mithun; Mami Hara | US Water Alliance; Phillip Rodbell | U.S. Forest Service; Tim Lehman | OPCD, City of Seattle

Community Resilience in a Changing Climate

Filmed June 2023

This course focuses on sustainability and resiliency at the community level. Presenters discuss the role of Resilience Hubs in community resilience and delve into how design professionals can help communities withstand and respond to the climate crisis. They also explore how the development of climate resiliency measures must be inclusive of all voices.

This course includes several case studies that illustrate how sustainable design principles enhance resiliency and address climate action goals, including the Bullet Center in Seattle and University of Washington initiatives.

Presenter:
Xio Alvarez | LMN Architects; César García | Lake City Collective; Jessyn Farrell | Office of Sustainability and Environment, City of Seattle; Jim Hanford, FAIA, LEED AP BD+C | The Miller Hull Partnership; Manuel Castaneda, AIA | The Miller Hull Partnership

Building for Well-Being

An amazing panel of experts focuses on the intersection between material health and embodied carbon in building materials and their impact on human health and the environment. After viewing this course, you will better understand how to choose specific product types to reduce carbon emissions, plastic waste and toxic chemical exposure in building projects. You will also gain a better understanding of how to integrate environmental, social and cultural considerations into architectural practice.

Presenter:
Angie Scott, PhD, Allied ASID | IWBI; James Miller, PhD | Western Washington University; Kimberly Seigel | Perkins&Will; Lindsay Schack AIA, CPHC | Love | Schack Architecture; Teresa McGrath | Habitat

Just Transition - The Water We Swim In

Filmed June 2021

Lisa Richmond, Hon. AIA, (Former) Executive Director, AIA Seattle + Design in Public, and Meghan Lewis, Senior Researcher, Carbon Leadership Forum, University of Washington, introduce us to the upstream and downstream impacts of decarbonization and how equity and social justice impact a transition to clean energy sources, materials, and processes.

Kristen Dotson, Assoc. AIA, Sustainability Services Director, The Miller Hull Partnership, and Brent Davies, Vice President, Forests and Ecosystem Services, Ecotrust, then discuss some of the upstream impacts of the built environment including how “Climate-Smart Forestry” and the complexities of timber sourcing aim to balance ecosystem health with strong local economies.

After viewing this course, you will understand how a massive mobilization of labor and resources are often locked into systems and processes that either prioritize equitable advancement or sustain the current systemic oppressions and privileges that have been in place for generations.

Presenter:
Lisa Richmond, Hon. AIA, Meghan Lewis, Kristen Dotson, Assoc. AIA, Brent Davies

Just Transition - Building as a Public Benefit?

Filmed June 2021

This session explores the downstream impacts of decarbonization, focusing on how the shift to reducing emissions influences equity, community health, and community wellbeing. Moderator Amarpreet Sethi, Assoc. AIA, Enviro, introduces how buildings can serve as public benefit rather than perpetuating the inequities that pervade our current structures.

Clyde Abrahamson, Development Manager, Spokane Indian Housing Authority, then presents a case study “Children of the Sun Solar Initiative” that highlights the Spokane Tribe of Indians’ vision to lower its carbon footprint, reduce energy cost and become more energy self-reliant.

Miquel Maestas. Housing and Economic Development Director, El Centro De La Raza, presents a case study of “The Center of People of All Races” that inspires us to design buildings that benefit the public.

Jamie Stroble, Co-Chair, Seattle Planning Commission; Founder & EJ Educator, Noio Pathways Capacity Building, presents examples of project-based considerations for climate, health and equity co-benefits.

A short, insightful panel discussion explores how the shift to reducing emissions influences equity, community health, and community wellbeing.

Presenter:
Amarpreet Sethi, Assoc. AIA, Clyde Abrahamson, Miquel Maestas and Jamie Stroble

Just Transition - Upstream and Downstream Impacts of Decarbonization

Moderator Daniel Glenn, AIA, Principal, 7 Directions Architects/Planners and a Native American architect, sets the stage by posing the question: “How can building professionals and their clients respond to the impacts of decarbonization?”

Eileen V. Quigley, Executive Director of the Clean Energy Transition Institute, discusses applying the five pillars of deep decarbonization in Washington State to help accelerate the path to zero-carbon buildings.

Jonathan Heller, President, Ecotope, Inc. takes us on a deep dive into the world of electrification and illustrates how clean energy options were incorporated into several buildings in the Pacific Northwest.

Anyeley Hallova, an equity & sustainability-focused real estate developer, presents a case study of the Meyer Memorial Trust Headquarters in Portland, Oregon, and how the design and process helped achieve its aggressive equity and sustainability goals.

Presenter:
Daniel Glenn, AIA, Eileen V. Quigley, Jonathan Heller, Anyeley Hallova

Just Transition - Building Equity, Now!

Filmed June 2021

In this passionate keynote, Carlton Eley, Regional Equity Initiative Manager for the Miami Valley Regional Planning Commission, explores the groundswell of activity that is compelling communities to "find their true North." He explores equitable development as an approach for meeting the needs of underserved communities through projects, programs, and/or policies that reduce disparities while fostering places that are healthy, vibrant and diverse. As Mr. Eley explains, the equity challenge in the built environment rises above false choices, encourages curiosity and requires design professionals, planners, local governments and the public to get comfortable being uncomfortable.

Mr. Eley is introduced by Rico Quirindongo, AIA, Seattle Office of Planning and Community Development, who emphasizes how we must keep equity, community health, economic stability, and social context in mind as we transition to a more sustainable built environment.

Presenter:
Rico Quirindongo, AIA, Interim Director, Seattle Office of Planning and Community Development, and Carlton Ely, Regional Equity Initiative Manager for the Miami Valley Regional Planning Commission

Density Done Right - Social Occupation

Filmed May 2019

As architects, we have a responsibility to cities and the people who occupy them. In this 75-minute course filmed live at AIA Seattle’s 2019 Housing Forum, Lorcan O’Herhily, FAIA, passionately illustrates how his projects serve as a social act--a tool for engaging in politics, economics, aesthetics, and smart, sustainable growth. Lorcan shows how his firm’s recent work creating affordable, high-density housing promotes equity, human interaction and cultural evolution.

After watching this presentation, you will fully appreciate why Lorcan O’Herlihy Architects was recognized in 2018 as the #1 Design firm in the country by Architect magazine’s Architect 50.

Presenter:
Lorcan O’Herlihy, FAIA

Density Done Right - Minneapolis 2040: Race, Place and Equity

Filmed May 2019

In this 60-minute course filmed live at AIA Seattle’s 2019 Housing Forum, Paul Mogush and Heather Worthington discuss their work with the City of Minneapolis creating more affordable and accessible housing and creating living-wage jobs through zoning changes. The Minneapolis 2040 plan is one of the nation’s most progressive planning strategies for creating higher density transit-oriented districts and lowering traffic congestion.

Learn from two accomplished city planners how to create cities more resilient to the effect of climate change and diminishing natural resources, and how to create affordable strategies for improving access to healthy living activities and environments.

Presenter:
Introduced by Renée Cheng, Presenters: Paul Mogush and Heather Worthington

Density Done Right - The Roost: Micro Housing, Community and Cultural Space

Filmed May 2019

In this 60-minute course filmed live at AIA Seattle’s 2019 Housing Forum, David Neiman discusses his firm’s innovative designs that focus on livability, affordability, community, and access to housing for all. David then presents a case study of The Roost, an affordable micro-housing development that supports and strengthens Seattle's arts community, on which he served as both architect and developer. David illustrates how to overcome market constraints and achieve a 5-Star Built Green certification in this remarkably energy-efficient congregate housing development.

Presenter:
David Nieman

Density Done Right - Pax Futura: A High-Performance Community

Filmed May 2019

In this 60-minute course filmed live at AIA Seattle’s 2019 Housing Forum, designer and developer Sloan Ritchie of Cascade Built and designer Brittany Porter of Weber Thompson (formerly NK Architects) present Pax Futura, Seattle’s first certified multifamily passive house building. Learn how this 35-unit complex builds caters to music lovers, environmentally minded and socially conscious residents while building on the concepts of Passive Houses. This case study shows how to provide thermal comfort, energy-efficiency and lower moisture penetration through heat pumps, heat recovery systems, thermal bridging, computerized shading models and air barrier details.

Presenter:
Sloan Ritchie, LEED AP and Brittany Porter

Density Done Right - Othello Square

Filmed May 2019

n this 60-minute course filmed live at AIA Seattle’s 2019 Housing Forum, architect Carey Dagliano, LEED AP BD+C and landscape architect Rachael Meyer, GRP, LEED AP of Weber Thompson and Faduma Ahmed, MPA, of HomeSight present a fascinating case study of the community-based planning and design process of Othello Square, one Seattle’s most recent affordable housing projects. They discuss how this highly inspirational project helps restore the local ecology and provide healthier living to lower income residents.

By watching this course, you will learn how proactive community engagement empowers community stakeholders to inform, consult and collaborate to design more affordable and sustainable housing.

Presenter:
Carey Dagliano, AIA, LEED AP BD+C, Rachael Meyer, GRP, LEED AP, and Faduma Ahmed, MPA

Density Done Right - Granny Pad & Big Mouth House

Filmed May 2019

In this 60-minute course filmed live at AIA Seattle’s 2019 Housing Forum, Ian Butcher, AIA, and Kailin Gregga, AIA, of Best Practice present case studies of affordable accessory dwelling units. The fun designs for Granny Pad, Big Mouth House, and DadPad illustration how micro units and accessory dwelling units can increase housing density, provide much needed affordable housing options, decrease carbon footprints and better accommodate the needs of an aging family member.

Presenter:
Ian Butcher, AIA and Kailin Gregga, AIA

Density Done Right - Lightning Talks

Filmed May 2019

In this series of “lightning talks” filmed live at AIA Seattle’s 2019 Housing Forum, seven planners, designers, architects and builders provide distinct strategies for creating more sustainable, livable and affordable urban residential developments and safe pedestrian corridors.

Presenter:
Michael Austin, Gregory Wharton, Ryan DiRaimo, Bradley Khouri, AIA, Lauren Keene, Carey Moran and Matt Hutchins, AIA

Twelve Years, Seven Houses, a Thousand Experiments

In this 75-minute course filmed live at AIA Seattle's 2018 Housing Forum, Stephen Kieran, FAIA, LEED Fellow, shows his firm's artistry in six inspiring residential projects, including prefabricated high-performance solutions that are proving to be instrumental in changing the way the industry models, constructs and delivers housing.

In the final segment of this course, Stephen discusses his firm's research and involvement in Living Choices Homes and its quest to create affordable, solid and renewable housing to meet the demand projected for India's emerging middle class.

Presenter:
Stephen Kieran, FAIA, LEED Fellow, KieranTimberlake

Housing Inspiration: Sawmill House and Karuna House

Filmed June 2023

This 60-minute course, filmed live at AIA Seattle’s 2018 Housing Forum, includes case studies on two inspirational residential projects.

First, Elizabeth Bianchi Conklin and Vikgram Sami of Olson Kundig present the Sawmill House, a net-zero, off-the-grid family retreat embedded in the tough, scrubby landscape in the harsh high desert of California. Sawmill harnesses the challenges and opportunities of its remote site, emphasizing sustainable strategies and reclaimed materials. The design was driven by a scavenger mentality, seeking always to do more with less, including using salvaged and recycled materials whenever possible.

Second, Cory Hawbecker of Holst Architecture presents the stunning Karuna House, an ambitious residential project designed to meet a combination of the world’s most demanding green building certifications. Built on a south facing slope overlooking the Willamette Valley’s rich agricultural land, Karuna House is the first MINERGIE-certified building in North America.

Presenter:
Elizabeth Bianchi Conklin and Vikram Sami, Olson Kundig, and Cory Hawbecker, Holst Architecture

Housing Innovation: Case Studies

Filmed June 2023

This three-part, 60-minute course filmed live at AIA Seattle’s 2018 Housing Forum, showcases a series of highly innovative approaches to the housing industry.

First, Craig Curtis, FAIA, LEED AP, presents how Katerra is redefining the $1.3 trillion housing industry through offsite manufacturing and by optimizing every aspect of building design, materials supply and construction.

Susan Jones, FAIA, LEED BD+C, of atelierjones then showcases her high-performance CLT House, a modest 1,500 SF single-family home washed in light and full of the textures and smells of natural materials.

Elizabeth Golden and Rick Mohler of the University of Washington, along with Yasaman Esmali of modular housing start-up blokable, then showcase innovative multi-family solutions that can be integrated into single-family housing zones.

Presenter:
Craig Curtis -- Katerra, Susan Jones, FAIA -- atelierjones, Elizabeth Golden and Rick Mohler -- Univ. of Washington, Yasaman Esmali -- blokable,

Making Room: Housing for a Changing America

In this 60-minute course filmed live at AIA Seattle’s 2018 Housing Forum, Chrysanthe Broikos, an architectural historian and curator, leads us through the Making Room: Housing for a Changing America exhibit at the National Building Museum and makes a compelling argument for a wider menu of housing options to respond to the diversity of households across the country.

Through images of the exhibit, Chrysanthe educates us about demographic trends, micro-units, shared housing and other concepts that appeal to multi-generational families.

Presenter:
Chrysanthe Broikos, Architectural Historian & Curator, National Building Museum

Inspiration, Innovation, Impact: The Future of Residential Design

Eric Drivdahl (right) moderates a lively panel discussion with Craig Curtis, (Chief Architect, Katerra), Susan Jones, FAIA (Atelierjones), Stephen Kieran, FAIA, LEED Fellow (KieranTimberlake). Chrysanthe Broikos (Architectural Historian & Curator National Building Museum) and Rob Johnson (Seattle City Councilmember).

Among the topics: artificial intelligence, responding to rapid social change, housing prototypes, regional affordable housing policies, managing risk while embracing innovations, and lessons learned. Stephen Kieran ends the panel discussion with a moving story about how his own house has accommodated life-changes in his family.

Presenter:
Moderated by Eric Drivdahl, Gelotte Hommas Drivdahl Architecture