AIA Spokane

Please join us for the 2025 Design Summit Presented by Interior Technology Inc. Thursday March 20th The Centennial Ballroom (300CD) at the Spokane Convention Center 3:30p - 7:00p 1.5 HSW Join us for a dynamic and inspiring day at the 2025 Design Summit! This event brings together emerging talent, the AEC community, and an internationally renowned firm to celebrate excellence in design, foster connections, and explore new opportunities in the field. Keynote Speaker, Pascale Sablan, will share her experience as an architect and leader at Adjaye Associates and as an activisit for the built environment. https://lnkd.in/gmJn-jcx

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1.5 LU/HSW 11:30-1:00p Wednesday February 26th at the Steamplant Rooftop Join us for a discussion about collective impact models and the designer’s evolving, critical role in shaping more regenerative, equitable futures for our communities. Designers, Erin Ishizaki and Sandra Girgis will share a behind the scenes view of their evolving, fourth generation design practice and how multi-disciplinary designers are engaging with communities to co-design a more resilient, inclusive future. This will include examples of place-based, collective impact models such as Just Communities, and a discussion of the designer’s evolving role in advancing positive community change. Including how the U District can continue to pioneer regenerative urban systems in energy, infrastructure, and mobility to advance a thriving, prosperous district for all. https://lnkd.in/gjXS4uKr

1.5 LU/HSW 11:30-1:00p Wednesday February 26th at the Steamplant Rooftop Join us for a discussion about collective impact models and the designer’s evolving, critical role in shaping more regenerative, equitable futures for our communities. Designers, Erin Ishizaki and Sandra Girgis will share a behind the scenes view of their evolving, fourth generation design practice and how multi-disciplinary designers are engaging with communities to co-design a more resilient, inclusive future. This will include examples of place-based, collective impact models such as Just Communities, and a discussion of the designer’s evolving role in advancing positive community change. Including how the U District can continue to pioneer regenerative urban systems in energy, infrastructure, and mobility to advance a thriving, prosperous district for all. https://lnkd.in/gjXS4uKr

Join AIA Spokane and Interior Technology Inc. at the Bissinger Room Thursday 12/5. There are three opportunities for HSW credit and there will be a fantastic happy hour complete with sushi and a sommelier! You can register for specific CEUs at aiaspokane.org We hope to see you there!

High Density Fiber Cement Panels in a Rainscreen System (1 LU/HSW) presented by Element Architectural Products, LLC Join us on Wednesday, May 22 at 12:00-1:00p in the Bissinger Room for this lunch CEU. Register for CEU: https://lnkd.in/gA5XuYkz Learning Objectives: ? Describe the many product choices and options available in fiber cement panels ? Summarize the test standards met by high performing fiber cement panels ? List the components of a ventilated rainscreen system and identify how each contributes to reliable thermal performance and reduced energy consumption ? Discuss the fiber cement panel life cycle which makes it an excellent choice for sustainable design ? Discuss steps of preliminary design with fiber cement panels and how the ventiliated facade system should be planned with drawings, especially the sub framing and panel layout ? Discuss the safety measures taken when handling and installing fiber cement panels #aiaspokane #ceu #ces #spokaneaec #swisspearl #spokanedesign

Register to attend our Keynote Speaker: Timothy Hawk, FAIA, AIA National Treasurer https://lnkd.in/gu-SbQ23 Building client trust and understanding is critical to success during the conceptual design phase. While digital software tools are highly effective, three dimensional electronic models and drawings are most effective and appropriate during the development phases of a project. These realistic and immersive experiences provide detailed design representation and allow clients to understand spatial characteristics, lighting, and material application. During the conceptual phase, however, it is critical to use visualization tools that allow the client to comfortably engage in critical review of the many design iterations. Quick sketches, pen and ink drawings, and watercolor washes are easy to produce and help build quick understanding. They can even be completed over a lunch or in a meeting while discussion is occurring. But, hand drawing is often not taught in architecture schools, and emerging professionals enter the profession with limited ability to convey their early concepts and ideas. This presentation will introduce techniques and tips that architects of all experience levels can use to develop these skills. ? Participants will learn about equipment and materials that are foundational to success, and learn how digital tools can be used in tandom with hand drawing to construct wire-frame underlays. Three case studies will illustrate how pencil sketches have accelerated design sign off and built client confidence in the design team’s direction. These sketches will be presented with final images of the space so participants can see how thes sketch may have informed the design process. ? Techniques and rendering styles will be discussed, and the impact on client collaboration will be reviewed. This portion of the presentation will help the architect recognize that there are a wide variety of sketch techniques and each style should be matched to the goal of the presentation. ? The impact of drawing on design thinking will be explored. Often, the act of drawing allows the architect to explore design options and quickly consider the validity of concepts. Sketches also help the architect consider technical challenges which may impact the design direction or be logged as a detail that needs to be addressed as the project develops.

Join us Thursday, March 21 for the 2024 AIA Spokane Design Awards and Regional Student Design Awards! 3:30-8:30p in Ballroom 300CD at the Spokane Convention Center. 3:30-4:30p Networking happy hour and Firm Fair, reach out if you're interested in having a table at the firm fair. 4:30-5:00p Transition to seating at tables 5:00p Awards program and dinner starts Register at the link below: https://lnkd.in/g8hXVn4E Thank you to?Interior Technology Inc.?for being this year's presenting sponsor.