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The AIA Housing and Community Development Knowledge Community (HCD) is a network of architects and allied stakeholders that promotes equity in housing, excellence in residential design, and sustainable, vibrant communities for all, through education, research, awards, and advocacy.

2024 CRAN Symposium Registration

  • 1.  2024 CRAN Symposium Registration

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    Design on the Edge: Nature and Technology in Northwest Residential Design

    September 18-22, 2024 | Seattle, WA

    25 LUs anticipated | HSW TBD

    Welcome to the frontier. Design in the Pacific Northwest (NW) is shaped by the convergence of the high-tech and the natural. Its economy and clientele are powered by tech giants like Amazon and Microsoft and there is a start- up spirit that inspires the design community to push the envelope. At the same time, living amid the region's mountains, forests and waters has honed its sensitivity to site and sustainability. Since at least the middle of last century, architects in the northwest have sought ways to connect with the environment through form, space, and materiality. Today, leading practitioners are testing more sustainable construction materials like mass timber and cross-laminated timber (CLT's), exploring new design tools, and experimenting with innovative zoning.

    Early bird registration ends Sunday, August 18. Register today >

    Hotel Accommodations

    The CRAN room block is from September 18-22. The symposium will be held at the Westin Seattle and you are encouraged to reserve your room(s) before they sell out.Visit the CRAN Event page to reserve your room >

    If you need rooms prior to the start of the symposium you may book from September 18th to departure and then book outside of our block for September 17th and the hotel will merge the rooms. 

    Questions?  Send all inquiries to knowledgecommunities@aia.org.



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    Susan Parrish
    Director, Knowledge Communities
    The American Institute of Architects
    Washington DC
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