Sharing Our Knowledge

2023

November 29
AIA Seattle, Seattle International Architecture Forum, Diversity Roundtable, NOMA
“Committee Member Social Hour”
Mahlum’s Seattle Office

November 14
AIAU Webinar
“What does the AIA 2030 Commitment mean for firm culture?”
Jesse Walton, Presenter

November 3
NWACUHO First Friday Drive-in Webinar
“Presentation Skill Building: How to Deliver a Memorable Session”
Kurt Haapala, Presenter

November 2 
Design-Build Conference and Expo
“Team Integration in Progressive Design-Build: Key Steps for Building a Trusted Team During Pre-Construction”
Washington D.C.
Kurt Haapala, Presenter

October 31 
AIAU Webinar
“AIA 2030 Commitment by the Numbers (RY22): A Look into Firms’ Progress Towards Net Zero Emissions”
Jesse Walton, Presenter

October 20
AIA Architecture for Health Committee Fall Conference 
“Design Presentation: Washington State School for the Blind”
Portland, OR
Kim Olson, Presenter

October 14
A4LE LearningSCAPES 2023
“Aligning Board Policy to Design Strategies & Human Behavior”
Chicago, IL
Alyssa Leeviraphan and Claudia Saunders, Presenters

October 13
A4LE LearningSCAPES 2023
“Reframing Community Engagement and Project Impact to Center Racial Equity in Processes and Design Outcomes”
Chicago, IL
Stacey Crumbaker and Stephanie Morales, Presenters

October 12
Association for Preservation Technologies Int’l Conference
“Historic Educational Institutions: ​Preservation Strategies to ​Dismantling Systemic Socio-Spatial Barriers”
Seattle, WA
Mariko Park, Presenter

September 8 
NWACUHO First Friday Drive-in Webinar
“Advancing Corporate Engagement: Deepening your Connection and Value”
Kurt Haapala, Presenter

June 22
IIDA and Aquafil
“Sustainable Systems”
Webinar
Stacey Crumbaker, Moderator

June 7
A’23: AIA Conference on Architecture 2023
“The 2030 Commitment and How it Changes Work”
San Francisco, CA
Jesse Walton and Katie Felver, Presenters

June 2
InspirED: A4LE 2023 WA Chapter Conference
“Aligning Board Policy to Design Strategies & Human Behavior”
Blaine, WA
Stacey Crumbaker, Presenter

June 2
InspirED: A4LE 2023 WA Chapter Conference
“Assessment in Service to IMPACT”
Blaine, WA
Becky Hutchinson and Chelsea Flickinger, Presenters

April 12
University of Oregon,
Department of Interior Architecture
“Material & Color in Trauma Informed Design”
René Berndt, Guest Lecturer

February 23
AIA Academy of Architecture for Health (AAH) Webinar Series
“Rainier Beach Clinic and Evidence-Based Design”
Andy Drissell, Presenter

2021

November 30
A4LE Oregon/SW Washington Chapter
“Virtual or In Person Tour of Legacy High School, Hollingsworth Academy, and Transition Program”
Evergreen Public Schools,
Vancouver, Washington
Alyssa Leeviraphan, Bryan Hollar, Rachel Auerbach, and René Berndt, Tour Guides

November 11
Essential Cx Webinar Series
“Considerations for Energy Efficiency – Retrofit vs New Construction in Institutional Settings”
Lakeridge Middle School,
Lake Oswego School District;
Grant High School Modernization,
Portland Public Schools
Chris Brown, Speaker

November 3
EDspaces: Designing the Future of Education
“Programming for the Future of Learning: How Two School Districts Have Leveraged Space to Empower Equitable Learning”
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Abby Dacey and Corrie Rosen, Speakers

November 3
EDspaces: Designing the Future of Education
“EDSpaces: Equitable Facilities for Middle School Learners – 1 District, 2 Schools, 2 Architects”
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Karen Wood, Speaker

October 25
Urban Design Lab, University of Oregon
“Translating an Educational Program into an Engaging Learning Environment”
Edison Elementary School,
Eugene School District
René Berndt, Speaker

October 13
“Digital Design Series – Grant High School Modernization”
AIA Oregon and Energy Trust of Oregon
Chris Brown, Panelist

September 29
AIA/ACSA Intersections Research Conference: Communities
“Healthy Communities Special Session”
Anne Schopf, Panelist

September 15
“Stories of Efficiency & Resilience”
Room for More: Diversity and Inclusion in Portland AEC
Octavio Gutiérrez, Panelist

August 13
The University of Texas at Austin
School of Architecture
“INSIDE-OUT Final Review: Microhome Designs”
Abby Dacey, Reviewer

July 28
SMPS Seattle
“Gaining Competitive Advantage through Market Research”
Niki Lesko, Panelist

July 22-23
A4LE Pacific Northwest Chapter
“Community by Design: An Examination of School Design for Social Justice and Inclusion”
Alyssa Leeviraphan and Bryan Hollar, Presenters

July 22-23
A4LE Pacific Northwest Chapter
“Promoting Emotional and Neurological Connections to Nature”
René Berndt, Presenter

July 22-23
A4LE Washington State Chapter
“The Evolution of Equity: How a K-8 Multiage Program Supporting Deaf and Hard of Hearing Students was Redesigned to Support Social, Emotional, and Character Development for All”
Corrie Rosen and Emily Everett, Presenters

July 22-23
A4LE Washington State Chapter
“Mass Timber in K-12 Schools: From Forestry through Manufacturing, Design, Engineering, and Construction”
Joseph Mayo and Emily Everett, Presenters

July 15
HalfMoon Education Webinar
“Universal Residential Design”
Kurt Haapala, Presenter

June 3
ICA Webinar
“Community Engagement Through CPTED in Times of Uncertainty”
René Berndt and Jeremy Rear, Speakers

April 28
CPTED Talks
“Dra. Macarena Rau Interviews Jeremy Rear About the ICA”
Jeremy Rear, Guest

April 27
Sociable City Virtual Summit
“How Crime Prevention through Environmental Design (CPTED) Can Make Social Districts Safer and Healthier”
René Berndt, Speaker

March 29
SMPS Oregon
“Design Build Teaming: Preparing for Today’s Construction Market”
Kim Olson, Panelist

March 19
ByDesign [Online] Festival 2021
“Making a Mountain”
Panel Discussion Featuring Kasper Astrup Schröder, Kai-Uwe Bergmann, Anne Schopf, and Sian Roberts

March 16
2021 NW Youth Careers Expo
“Virtual Career Day”
Abby Dacey and Octavio Gutiérrez, Co-Presenters

February 24
NWACUHO Virtual Conference 2021
“A Learning Organization Journey: From Point A to Point B and the Unexpected Sights Along the Way”
Kurt Haapala, Co-Presenter

February 12
University of Oregon
Architectural Design Studio
“House of Learning: How do we want to learn?”
René Berndt, Presenter

February 11
Portland Workforce Alliance
“Inside Architecture with Abby and Octavio”
Abby Dacey and Octavio Gutiérrez, Co-Presenters

February 10
Oregon MESA Career Day
“Virtual Career Day”
Abby Dacey, Octavio Gutiérrez, Ada Ascencio, and Elijah Coley, Co-Presenters

February 5
Auburn University
Architectural Design Studio
“Design of PreK-5 Learning Environments: How do we learn and how can design support the process of learning?”
René Berndt and Jeremy Thompson, Co-Presenters

January 27
HGA Design Sustainability Equity Series
“Case Study: Grant High School Modernization”
Anne Schopf, Co-Presenter

January 26
CPTED Talks
“Dra. Macarena Rau Interviews Rene Berndt About the ICA”
René Berndt, Guest

December 5
AIA Seattle & SMPS Seattle
Fellows Forum
New Frontiers and Changing Roles
Seattle, Washington
Anne Schopf, Panelist

November 22
AIA Seattle
Healthcare Design + Construction: Lessons Learned
“Lessons in the Design & Construction of the Northwest Kidney Centers: Rainier Beach”
Seattle, Washington
PJ Bauser, Andy Drissell

October 7
AIA Seattle
Design for Learning Forum: Higher Education
Lightning Talks
Seattle, Washington
Mark Cork, Jeff Goldblatt

September 26
AIA Iowa
sens|a|bility
“Conscious Design: Motivation for Action & Impact”
Des Moines, Iowa
JoAnn Hindmarsh Wilcox, Keynote Speaker

September 6
AIA Oregon
Future Vision: Creating the Equity Toolkit
Mentorship Panel Discussion
Portland, Oregon
Kim Olson

August 30
International CPTED Association
ICA CPTED Conference 2019
“CPTED in Schools Workshop”
Cancun, Mexico
Rene Berndt, Jeremy Rear

August 28
International CPTED Association
ICA CPTED Conference 2019
“Application of CPTED in the Design of Educational Facilities in the USA”
Cancun, Mexico
Rene Berndt, Jeremy Rear

July 19
AIA Oregon
URM Seismic Resilience Symposium
“Project Considerations Beyond the Technical Solutions”
Portland, OR
Chris Brown

July 10
AIA Seattle,
Center for Architecture and Design
“Mass Changes in Mass Timber”
Seattle, WA
Joseph Mayo
(Presenting with Kirsten Clemens, Chris Duvall and John Siu)

June 24
ACUHO-i
2019 Conference & Expo
“Form Follows Function – How the Built Environment Informs Academic Excellence”
Toronto, Canada
Kurt Haapala (Mahlum); Anna Schmidt-MacKenzie (University of Oregon)

May 3
International Living Future Institute
Living Future UnConference 2019
“If You Can Only Do One Thing: Using the COTE Toolkit to Elevate Every Project; Entering the Material Pool – Deep End or Shallow Slide?”
Stephen Endy

April 11
AIAU Webinar
“Live Course: Material Transparency and Healthier Choices: Building Local Advocacy with Global Impact”
Jay Hindmarsh, Stacey Crumbaker

April 1
A4LE
20 Under 40 Conference
“Creating Healthy Connections”
Seattle, WA
Stacey Crumbaker, Panelist

March 28
SCUP Pacific Regional Conference
“UW Bothell/Cascadia College Master Plan: Committed Dialogue and Leveraged Partnerships”
Boulder, CO
Mark Cork

February 13
NWACUHO
2019 Annual Conference
“Form Follows Function – How the Built Environment Informs Academic Excellence”
Portland, OR
Kurt Haapala (Mahlum); Anna Schmidt-Makenzie (University of Oregon)

February 12
NWACUHO
2019 Annual Conference
“Enhancing Comfort and Safety in Living Communities through Environmental Design”
Portland, OR
Jeremy Rear (Mahlum); Patrick Robinson (Oregon State University)

February 7
AIA Seattle
2019 Medical Design Forum: Embracing & Innovating Change
“Lightning Talk – Material Transparency: Awareness and Advocacy”
Khue Nguyen, Stacey Crumbaker

September 13
Architecture Talk Podcast
“Architectural Culture of Seattle Today”
JoAnn Hindmarsh Wilcox (Mahlum), Cassie Blair (AIA Seattle), Tim Richey (SRG)

May 10
A4LE Washington Chapter
Annual Conference
“Feeling Safe / Being Safe at School”
Rene Berndt

May 10
A4LE Washington Chapter
Annual Conference
“Potty Talk: Redesigning the Toilet Experience to Promote Universal & Inclusive Design”
Corrie Rosen

May 10
AIMHO Webinar
“Housing For Everyone: Promoting Universal & Inclusive Design in Residential Environments”
Kurt Haapala (Mahlum); Patrick Call (University of Denver)

April 27-30
Design Week Portland
League of Women Designers
“Periphery” Design Show & Panel Discussion
Portland, OR
Emi Day

April 28
Beaverton School District
Allies for Efficiency Presentation
Beaverton Middle School
Beaverton, OR
Kurt Zenner

April 28
AIA Conference on Architecture
“Succeeding with Research: How to Successfully Integrate Research into Practice”
Orlando, FL
Anne Schopf

April 27
AIA Conference on Architecture
“Health Beyond Health Care: Integrating Research, Data, and Engagement into Practice”
Orlando, FL
Anne Schopf

April 20
A4LE Pacific Northwest Region
20 Under 40 Conference
“Becoming a Leader & Intergenerational Workplace Talk”
Portland, OR
Abby Dacey

March 31
UnionFriendship Exchange Center for Architecture
The 2nd International Symposium on New and Renovation Design of Contemporary K-12 Education Buildings
“Creating Connections: Learning and the Environment”
Hangzhou, China
David Mount

March 21
Seattle Architecture Foundation
Design In Depth Lecture Series
“The Building Technology of Seattle’s Past”
Seattle, WA
Anne Schopf, Panelist

March 14
WoodWorks
Wood Products Council
“Achieving Performance and Cost Objectives with Wood”
Seattle, WA
Joseph Mayo

February 8
NWACUHO
2017 Annual Conference
“Designing the Next Decade of Student Life at the University of Oregon”
Spokane, WA
Kurt Haapala (Mahlum); Michael Griffel, Anna Schmidt-MacKenzie (University of Oregon)

February 7
NWACUHO
2017 Annual Conference
“Engagement Strategies: To Inspire the Organizational Culture You Always Wanted But Never Thought You Could Have”
Spokane, WA
Kurt Haapala (Mahlum); Josh Ashcroft (Eastern Washington University)

January 25
A4LE Washington Chapter
School Tour & Dinner Program
“Structure & Serendipity: Strategies for the 21st Century Community”
Renton, WA
Kurt Haapala

November 21
NWACUHO 2015 Drive-in Conference
“The Role of Sustainability in Housing”
Corvallis, OR
Brian Frey

November 18
Greenbuild
“Solid Wood: New Trend in Mass Timber Architecture, Technology and Design”
Washington, DC
Joseph Mayo

November 17
ACUHO-I Educational Webinar
“From Zoo to Zing – The Transformation of Zura Hall at SDSU”
Kurt Haapala

November 15
Association on Intermountain Housing Officers Annual Conference
“Revisioning an Entire Residential/Dining Program from the Ground Up”
Tucson, AZ
Beth Brett

November 7
Architectural Foundation’s 4th National Summit on School Design
Chicago, IL
JoAnn Hindmarsh Wilcox

October 29
2015 AIA CAE Fall Conference
“Rebuilding New Orleans Schools – Challenges and Opportunities, Looking to the Future”
New Orleans, LA
Gerald [Butch] Reifert, Panelist

October 19-21
ACUHO-I / APPA Housing Facilities Conference
St. Petersburg, FL
Kurt Haapala

October 15
Metropolis Think Tank: The Human Factor
Seattle, WA
Kurt Haapala and JoAnn Hindmarsh Wilcox, Panelists

October 14
Forterra Cross Laminated Timber (CLT) Forum: Building a Sustainable Future
“The Built Community: Creating a Pathway for Tall Wood Buildings in Washington”
Union, WA
Joseph Mayo, Moderator

October 8
Transgender Studies Class,
St. Mary’s College of California
Moraga, CA
Kurt Haapala

September 24
AIA Montana Annual Fall Conference: “Architecture – A Look Inside”
“Serving Communities and Fostering Connections”
Bozeman, Montana
Anne Schopf

June 30
2015 ACUHO-I Annual Conference and Exposition
“From Zoo to Zing – The Transformation of Zura Hall at SDSU”
Orlando, FL
Kurt Haapala

June 29
2015 ACUHO-I Annual Conference and Exposition
“Stories from the Field: An Integrated Approach to Design-Build Partnering”
Orlando, FL
Kurt Haapala

April 30
Architectural Record Innovation Conference
“Solid Wood: New Trend in Mass Timber Architecture, Technology and Design”
Los Angeles, CA
Joseph Mayo

April 24
AIA Seattle
“Solid Wood: New Trend in Mass Timber Architecture, Technology and Design”
book release celebration
Seattle, WA
Joseph Mayo, Author

February 10
NWACUHO Conference
“From Zoo to Zing – The Transformation of Zura Hall at SDSU”
Salem, OR
Kurt Haapala

February 9
NWACUHO Conference,
“A Discussion on Plug Load Electricity in Residence Halls”
Salem, OR
Kurt Haapala, Panelist

February 9
NWACUHO Conference
Affinity Social
Salem, OR
Kurt Haapala, Jeremy Rear

February 5
14th Annual Forester’s Forum
“Wood Architecture”
Coeur d’Alene, ID
Joseph Mayo

October 22
Walsh Envelope Seminar
Portland, OR
“Building Science Seminar 2013: Measured Performance of Buildings”

July 29
SCUP-48
“The Intersection of Campus and City – UW’s West Campus”
San Diego, CA
Anne Schopf (Mahlum); Robert Lubin and Rebecca G. Barnes (University of Washington)

June 20
2013 AIA Convention
“Pro Bono Publico: Small, Mid-Size, and Large Firms Serving Society”
Denver, CO
Anne Schopf, Moderator (Mahlum); Corrie Rosen (Mahlum); Jeff Day (Min|Day); Chris Sciarrone (Perkins+Will)

June 16
ACUHO-I 2013 Annual Conference & Exhibition
“Leadership in Energy Performance: Lessons from University of Washington West Campus Housing”
Minneapolis, MN
Brian Jonas (Mahlum); Josh Gana (University of Washington); Marc Brune (PAE Consulting Engineers)

June 16
ACUHO-I 2013 Annual Conference & Exhibition
“Housing for Everyone: Promoting Universal Design in Residential Environments”
Minneapolis, MN
Kurt Haapala (Mahlum); Dan Larson (Oregon State University); Karen Braitmayer

March 26
SCUP 2013 Pacific Regional Conference
“The Intersection of Campus and City – UW’s West Campus”
Denver, CO
Anne Schopf (Mahlum); Robert Lubin and Rebecca G. Barnes (University of Washington)

March 15
“A Conversation about 21st Century Learning Environments”
New Orleans, LA
Gerald [Butch] Reifert

March 1
WSU Spring Lecture Series
Pullman, WA
“Timbercity: Innovative Multi-Story Wood Architecture”
Joseph Mayo

February 27
2013 Seattle Wood Solutions Fair
“Panel Discussion: Building with CLT in the Pacific Northwest”
Seattle, WA
Joseph Mayo (Mahlum); Chris Duvall (Coughlin Porter Lundeen); Matt Snook and Mike Steffen, Walsh Construction

December 8
2011 CEFPI Alaska Conference,
Anchorage, AK
Gerald (Butch) Reifert

November 16
Healthcare Design 2011,
“Embracing the Tension between Sustainability and Practicality at Peace Island Medical Center”
Nashville, TN
Rachel Jenner

November 11
CEFPI Dallas Net Zero Symposium
“NetZero Site Design: Finn Hill Middle School”
Dallas, TX
Anjali Grant

October 27
CEFPI Washington Chapter,
“Design Intent to Occupancy”
Kirkland, WA
David Mount, Panelist

October 11
AIA Seattle Committee on the Environment WMIG Case Study
“2030 Schools Today”
Seattle, WA
Anjali Grant

September 22
2011 WSSHE Annual Conference & Technical Exhibition
“Living Building Challenge: A Case Study from Peace Island Medical Center”
Yakima, WA
Erik Goodfriend

May 27
2011 CEFPI Pacific Northwest Conference,
“Integration of Virtual and Physical Environments”
Alberta, Canada
Rene Berndt

May 14
AIA 2011 National Convention,
“2011 Honorary Fellows: Global Perspectives on Regionalism”
New Orleans, LA
Anne Schopf

May 13
AIA 2011 National Convention,
“School and Place: Sustainability and Regional Diversity”
New Orleans, LA
Gerald [Butch] Reifert

April 7
AIA Northwest Washington/
Associated General Contractors Roundtable Series
“GCCM: Understanding New Roles and Relationships”
Bellingham, WA
Gerald [Butch] Reifert

April 6
CleanMed 2011 Conference
“Case Study: Peace Island Medical Center – The Rural Hospital as a Living Building”
Phoenix, AZ
Erik Goodfriend, Rachel Jenner

March 30
Architectural Record Presents: A Complimentary Webinar for Design Professionals
“Schools of the 21st Century: Creating Green Models that Engage Students and the Community”
Diane Shiner

March 22
SCUP 2011 Pacific Regional Conference
“Fostering Community in Student Housing – A Panel Discussion”
Seattle, WA
Kurt Haapala, Moderator

March 15
2011 ASHE PDC Summit
“Embracing the Rural Hospital Challenge – Peace Island Medical Center”
Tampa, FL
Erik Goodfriend

February 15
NWAUCHO 2011 Annual Conference,
“Housing Construction – Key Concepts for the Housing Professional”
Vancouver, BC
Kurt Haapala

February 14
NWAUCHO 2011 Annual Conference,
“The Academic Living Room: A Critical Crossroads for Residential Success”
Vancouver, BC
Kurt Haapala

February 10
AIA Seattle Medical Forum
“The Impact of Healthcare Reform on Critical Access Hospital Design”
Everett, WA
Erik Goodfriend, Pierce McVey, Susan McNabb

November 11
NACAS Annual Conference,
“Architecture 2030: The Road Map to Sustainable Student Housing”
Honolulu, HI
Kurt Haapala

September 20-23
Ball State University & AASHE: Greening of the Campus VIII,
“Architecture 2030: The Road Map to Sustainable Student Housing”
Indianapolis, IN
Kurt Haapala

September 10
Cascadia Region Green Building Council,
“Post Occupancy Evaluation of Washington Middle School”
Tacoma, WA
Dwayne Epp

July 30
Oregon Mayors’ Association Annual Summer Conference,
“Meeting Sustainability Targets: Gilbert Hall”
Forest Grove, OR
Kurt Haapala

July 16
North Texas Sustainable Showcase 2009
(USGBC North Texas Chapter, Dallas AIA COTE, and CSI Dallas Chapter)
“Sustainable Environments”
Dallas, TX
Keynote Presentation
Anne Schopf

May 20
University of Washington
“The Spirit of Place”
Seattle, WA
2009 Mahlum Endowed Lecture
Lene Tranberg (Lundgaard & Tranberg Architects)

May 2
AIA National Convention,
“Ideas and Influences Reshaping the Design of Schools”
San Francisco, CA
Gerald [Butch] Reifert

April 30
AIA National Convention
“The Environmental Responsibility Imperative: AIA Honorary Fellows International Forum”
San Francisco, CA
Anne Schopf

April 30
CEFPI National Conference
“Continuous Learning: Planning Flexible Facilities for Net-Zero Performance”
Vancouver, BC
Mitch Kent, Anjali Grant

April 14
PNAIS Facilities Managers Conference
“Whose Big Idea Was This?”
Vancouver, WA
Kurt Haapala

March 24
SCUP Pacific Regional Conference
“Meeting the 2030 Challenge — Small and Large Residential Stories”
Boulder, CO
Kurt Haapala

March 24
ACHE Congress on Healthcare Leadership
“First LEED Gold Hospital POE”
Chicago, IL
Diane Shine

February 23
NWACUHO Annual Conference
“Meeting the 2030 Challenge: Small and Large Residential Stories”
Anchorage, AK
Kurt Haapala

AIA National Convention
“A Convenient Truth: Real Energy Savings with Performance Targets”
San Antonio, TX
Anne Schopf

AIA National Convention
“High Performance Schools: How Do They Really Perform?”
San Antonio, TX
Gerald [Butch] Reifert and Anne Schopf

AIA Seattle Design Dialogue
“Northwest Regionalism: Dead or Alive?”
Seattle, WA
Anne Schopf

Texas Society of Architects Convention
“50% of What? Meeting the Challenges of the 2030 Challenge”
Austin, TX
Anne Schopf

Healthcare Design National Conference
“Designing the First LEED Gold Hospital”
Washington, D.C.
Michael Smith

IntersectWest
“Creating a Healthy Campus Environment: Seminar II at The Evergreen State College”
Las Vegas, NV
Anne Schopf

MetLife Forum
“The Innovator Next Door: How Arts, Creativity and Ideas Build a Strong Workforce”
Portland, OR
Anne Schopf

NWACUHO Annual Conference
“Visible Tools for Environmental Awareness”
Calgary, Alberta
Kurt Haapala