Continuing Education – Distilled, Practical & Advanced Knowledge

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

Filmed June 2025

Explore how housing policy shapes development outcomes in Seattle and 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 that directly impact affordable housing development.

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

>Explore middle housing zoning and learn 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 require a minimum density for middle housing, which promises to unlock needed room for housing 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

Explore how transit-oriented development (TOD) can create walkable, mixed-use communities. Learn strategies for ensuring equitable access for marginalized communities to housing and public amenities near transit.

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 presents bold strategies for housing "the 99%." Learn how design intersects with policy, economics, and activism to address housing shortages. 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

Explore 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

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.

Course takers will learn how to use digital tools such Resolve, iNaturalist and Pathfinder 3.0, to consider ecosystems to better understand 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

Explore 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

Learn state and local housing policies impact the development of high density and affordable housing. This course examines 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 present a case study of a "missing middle" housing infill project. \

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

Hear directly from residents about their diverse experiences living in multifamily housing. This panel discussion informs architects and other design professionals how to approach designing affordable housing projects 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

Discover how community engagement leads to better housing solutions and how inclusive processes produce more responsive and innovative designs. 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

Kevin Daly, FAIA, has defined a design process that upholds the practical magic of architecture – an alchemical conjunction of craft, materials, and form. Listen to Kevin discuss housing for transitional-aged youth, campus student housing, workforce and artist housing, senior affordable housing and supportive housing.

Presenter:
Kevin Daly FAIA, Principal | kevin daly Architects

Future Forward – Seeking Climate Solutions

Filmed May 2024

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 perspectives on how design professionals are addressing climate change.

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

Filmed May 2024

Understand ecological consequences of climate change infrastructure solutions that address climate-related challenges while promoting justice and reconciliation.

Presenters explore practical methods to integrate green infrastructure to respond to support community resiliency and livability. Presenters discuss the interconnectivity of systems with a focus on urban forestry, water equity, and local indigenous practices.

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 May 2024

Explore sustainability and resiliency at the community level through case studies, including the Bullet Center in Seattle and University of Washington initiatives.

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.

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

Filmed May 2024

Explore the critical intersection of material health and embodied carbon with this amazing panel of experts. This course equips designers with the knowledge to make informed material choices that reduce emissions, minimize toxicity, and support healthier environments.

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

Decarbonization for Health, Equity & Community Resilience

Filmed June 2023

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.

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

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

Discover the untapped potential of existing buildings.

Through case studies, this course demonstrates how renovation and adaptive reuse reduce embodied carbon while enhancing community resilience and long-term livability.

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

Accelerating A Community of Practice: Celebrating Climate Smart Solutions

Filmed June 2023

Understand how to promote decarbonization and climate-smart solutions and how to apply regenerative design principles to promote justice and human dignity.

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.

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

Explore recent land use policy and zoning changes in Seattle, Washington State, Portland and Oregon that allow for more “Missing Middle” housing. Presenters provide insights for advising clients and developers about opportunities to create more inclusive, equitable, resilient and livable communities and to 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

Learn from 7 experts how innovative financing strategies can unlock affordable housing.

Gain insight into policy, development constraints, and how architects can be more effective collaborators and advocates for funding affordable housing.

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

Learn about innovative housing models if various scales throughout the Pacific Northwest.

Case studies 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!

Filmed June 2023

With a dose of dry wit, Julie Eizenberg, FAIA, LFRAIA, discusses opportunities to strengthen neighborhoods through analysis of housing typologies and case studies of housing and community buildings. Among the many examples: the widely acclaimed Arroyo affordable family housing and a provocative entry for an affordable housing competition in Chicago.

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

Transforming Residential Practice: Architecture in Northern Landscapes

Filmed May 2022

Explore the poetic intersection of architecture and landscape.

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

With stunning images and insightful commentary, Lewis McNeel, AIA, if Lake | Flato 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.

Presenter:
Lewis McNeel, AIA

Transforming Residential Practice: Case Study--Stillaguamish Village

Filmed May 2022

Daniel Glenn, AIA, AICAE, from 7 Directions Architects/Planners presents 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 how to create sustainable housing environments, how to preserve old growth forests, and how to create a sense of community and connection to the native landscape.

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

Examine how power and privilege have shaped inequity in the built environment., Bryan Lee Jr., Founder/Director of Colloqate Design, delivers a compelling keynote on design justice and the architect’s role in dismantling systemic injustice.

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

Rapid Decarbonization: Advocating to Eliminate Embodied Carbon

Filmed May 2022

Explore strategies for reducing atmospheric carbon while improving ecosystem health.

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.

Presenters investigate healthy building strategies, labor and supply chain implications, materials toxicity and chemical concerns that affect users. Presenters also explore 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.

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

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

Explore the downstream impacts of decarbonization, focusing on community health, energy independence, and public benefit. Through case studies and panel discussion, learn how climate strategies can support equitable outcomes.

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

Just Transition - Upstream and Downstream Impacts of Decarbonization

Filmed June 2021

Join Daniel Glenn, AIA, Principal, 7 Directions Architects/Planners and a Native American architect, poses 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 how to apply the five pillars of deep decarbonization 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.

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 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.

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

Lorcan O’Herlihy passionately illustrates how his architecture can 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.

Presenter:
Lorcan O’Herlihy, FAIA

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

Filmed May 2019

Understand how zoning reform can reshape cities as Paul Mogush and Heather Worthington – two accomplished city planners – discuss work with the City of Minneapolis to create cities more resilient to the effect of climate change and diminishing natural resources, and to create affordable strategies for improving access to healthy living activities.

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

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.

David also 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

Examine the design and performance of Seattle’s first certified multifamily Passive House.

Sloan Ritchie of Cascade Built and designer Brittany Porter of Weber Thompson present Pax Futura and 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

Learn how community engagement drives impactful design.

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.

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

Discover how ADUs can expand housing options and affordability.

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” 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

Filmed June 2018

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.

Stephen also 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 2018

Learn from two groundbreaking residential case studies: the net-zero Sawmill House by Olson Kundig, and off-the-grid, family retreat embedded in the tough, scrubby landscape in the harsh high desert of California and the high-performance Karuna House, an ambitious residential project designed to meet a combination of the world’s most demanding green building certifications.

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

Housing Innovation: Case Studies

Filmed June 2018

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

Filmed June 2018

Architectural historian Chrysanthe Broikos guides viewers through the Making Room: Housing for a Changing America exhibition at the National Building Museum. Through compelling visuals and research, explore emerging housing typologies—from micro-units to shared living—that respond to shifting demographics and evolving lifestyles.

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

Inspiration, Innovation, Impact: The Future of Residential Design

Filmed June 2018

Craig Curtis, (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) as they tackle artificial intelligence, rapid social change, housing prototypes, regional affordable housing policies, and managing risk while embracing innovation.

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