March 8, 2006

Design Detailings: What's the future hold for LEED?

The Society for Marketing Professional Services Seattle chapter will sponsor a discussion titled "Being a LEED Leader, What Does the Future Hold?" from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at Washington Athletic Club, 1325 Sixth Ave.

Panelists will address the similarities and differences between LEED and BuiltGreen, their role in the green movement and its future in this area.

The panel includes Joe Coakley of Port Blakley Communities, Lisa D'Martino of the Environmental Home Center and Brian Cloward of Mithun. Robin Rogers from Otak will moderate.

Cost is $35 for members, $50 for non-members. For information, call (206) 467-8500.

Lane Williams is now Coop 15

Architects Lane Williams and Jill Lewis have opened a new studio on Queen Anne known as Coop 15. The firm, formerly called Lane Williams Architects, specializes in single-family, custom homes, with recent projects in Washington, Oregon and California.

The name refers both to the studio — a small, simple space — and the team of designers. In addition to Lewis and Williams, that team includes architects Anna Mihkels and Chris Wright, intern architect Zeke Busch, and office manager Midge Williams. The number, 15, refers to the address of the new studio at 15 McGraw St. The building dates back to 1908, when it was constructed as a bakery.

"Our new studio, with our new name, is part of an evolving identity for the firm, reflecting the contributions of principal Jill Lewis and our other studio members. But we remain a small firm, focused on custom home design," said Williams.

Recent local projects include homes in Seattle, Yarrow Point, Kirkland, Anacortes and Portland, plus remodels in Mercer Island and Olympia. The firm's phone is (206) 284-8355.

Four locals named AIA Fellows

Seattle City Council member Peter Steinbrueck and three other local architects have been inducted into the American Institute of Architects' College of Fellows.

Election to the college recognizes achievements of national significance in advancing the architecture profession. Steinbrueck was honored for applying knowledge of architecture toward "creating and sustaining communities that work," according to AIA. The awards committee said Steinbrueck advances the "citizen architect" tradition.

"This award emphasizes the unique perspective architects can have on the tough issues leaders face in our cities across the country — such as affordable housing and urban development," said Steinbrueck.

Other Seattle nominees included Jan K. Gleason of Environmental Works, Rena M. Klein of RM Klein Consulting and Steve McConnell of NBBJ.