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Seattle Home Show 2012

Grouparchitect will again be one of the architecture firms hosting the American Institute of Architects (AIA) booth in the Seattle Home Show February 18th – 26th, 2012. Stop by the booth and we can discuss your project and the process of working with an architect. Scott will be hosting the booth on Wednesday and Thursday evening of the show. For show hours and information visit: seattlehomeshow.com

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Don’t forget to check out the seminars at the show. AIA Seattle is hosting two seminars on ‘How to Select and Work with an Architect’ on Saturday February 18th at 6:30 PM and Monday February 20th at 2:30 PM. The full seminar schedule is also listed below for reference:

 

Seattle Home Show 2012 Seminar Series

Seminar Location: “Meet the Experts” Seminars take place at the Southwest corner of the West Hall. Seating is limited.

 

Saturday, Feb. 18

11:30 AM LIFESTAGE DESIGN Presented by McAdams Remodeling & Design

12:30 PM ELIMINATE CHAOS: THE TEN-STEP PROCESS TO ORGANIZE YOUR HOME & LIFE Presented by Eliminate Chaos and Master Builders Association

1:30 PM TEN STEPS TO A QUALITY REMODEL – SAVE MONEY, TIME & STRESS Presented by Kitchen Plus

2:30 PM PET BEHAVIOR SOLUTIONS… INSIDE AND OUT Presented by Invisible Fence NW

3:30 PM MANUFACTURED DECKING & RAILING: PRODUCTS FOR OUTDOOR LIVING IN THE NORTHWEST Presented by West Coast Decks

4:30 PM GET COMFORTABLE: IMPROVING ENERGY EFFICIENCY & INDOOR AIR QUALITY OF YOUR HOME Presented by Irie Searcy, Neil Kelly Company

5:30 PM FIFTEEN QUESTIONS TO ASK BEFORE YOU HIRE A CONTRACTOR Presented by Classic Remodeling NW Inc. and Master Builders Association

6:30 PM HOW TO SELECT AND WORK WITH AN ARCHITECT Presented by AIA Seattle

 

Sunday, Feb. 19

11:30 AM WINDOW & DOOR REPLACEMENT– BOTH TECHNICAL & AESTHETIC Presented by Lundgren Enterprises & Marvin Windows and Doors

12:30 PM HOW TO SURVIVE YOUR REMODELING PROJECT Presented by Irons Brothers Construction, Inc. and Master Builders Association

1:30 PM SOLAR WORKS! THE TRUTH ABOUT COSTS AND BENEFITS FOR SOLAR PV SYSTEMS IN THE NORTHWEST Presented by West Seattle Natural Energy, LLC

2:30 PM PLAN B: CREATING YOUR DREAM HOME IN THE NEW ECONOMY Presented by Scott Allen, Scott Allen Architecture

3:30 PM UBUILDIT IS THE BEST WAY TO BUILD OR REMODEL! Presented by UBuildIt

4:30 PM KITCHEN & BATH TRENDS Presented by Paula Kennedy, CKD CBD, Timeless Kitchen Design and National Kitchen & Bath Association

 

Monday, Feb. 20

1:30 PM SOLAR WORKS! THE TRUTH ABOUT COSTS AND BENEFITS FOR SOLAR PV SYSTEMS IN THE NORTHWEST Presented by West Seattle Natural Energy, LLC

2:30 PM HOW TO SELECT AND WORK WITH AN ARCHITECT Presented by AIA Seattle

3:30 PM GET COMFORTABLE: IMPROVING THE ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND INDOOR AIR QUALITY OF YOUR HOME Presented by Irie Searcy, Neil Kelly Company

4:30 PM FENG SHUI TIPS FOR A HARMONIOUS HOME AND LIFE Presented by Cynthia Chomos, Feng Shui & Color Design and Master Builders Association

5:30 PM PET BEHAVIOR SOLUTIONS…INSIDE AND OUT Presented by Invisible Fence NW

6:30 PM HOW TO REALLY BUILD GREEN WITH SIPS AND ICFS Presented by Cougar Creek Timber Frame, LLC

 

Tuesday, Feb. 21

1:00 – 3:00 PM DR. LORI’S TRINKET OR TREASURE? In her return appearance, Dr. Lori, a certified art and antiques appraiser with a Ph.D. in art history and star of television’s reality show Auction Kings, will both educate and entertain show visitors on the value of collectibles as well as offer free on-the-spot appraisals for items brought to the show. Arrive early for a chance to have antique expert Dr. Lori give her smart-and-sassy assessment of your collectible in front of a live audience.

3:00 PM DESIGNING AND BUILDING YOUR CUSTOM CEDAR HOME Presented by International Homes of Cedar, Inc.

4:00 – 6:00 PM DR. LORI’S TRINKET OR TREASURE? In her return appearance, Dr. Lori, a certified art and antiques appraiser with a Ph.D. in art history and star of television’s reality show Auction Kings, will both educate and entertain show visitors on the value of collectibles as well as offer free on-the-spot appraisals for items brought to the show. Arrive early for a chance to have antique expert Dr. Lori give her smart-and-sassy assessment of your collectible in front of a live audience.

 

Wednesday, Feb. 22

1:00 – 3:00 PM DR. LORI’S TRINKET OR TREASURE? In her return appearance, Dr. Lori, a certified art and antiques appraiser with a Ph.D. in art history and star of television’s reality show Auction Kings, will both educate and entertain show visitors on the value of collectibles as well as offer free on-the-spot appraisals for items brought to the show. Arrive early for a chance to have antique expert Dr. Lori give her smart-and-sassy assessment of your collectible in front of a live audience.

3:00 PM DESIGNING AND BUILDING YOUR CUSTOM CEDAR HOME Presented by International Homes of Cedar, Inc.

4:00 – 6:00 PM DR. LORI’S TRINKET OR TREASURE? In her return appearance, Dr. Lori, a certified art and antiques appraiser with a Ph.D. in art history and star of television’s reality show Auction Kings, will both educate and entertain show visitors on the value of collectibles as well as offer free on-the-spot appraisals for items brought to the show. Arrive early for a chance to have antique expert Dr. Lori give her smart-and-sassy assessment of your collectible in front of a live audience.

 

Thursday, Feb. 23

1:30 PM MAXIMIZE YOUR CLOSETS Presented by AAA Kartak Glass & Closet and Master Builders Association

2:30 – 4:30 PM CHANGE YOUR BUSINESS, CHANGE YOUR FUTURE: RESTORING CONSUMER CONFIDENCE TO THE MARKETPLACE Presented by Localloop

4:30 PM REDEFINING YOUR HOME WITH CUSTOM CABINETRY AND TRIM PACKAGES Presented by Millworx, LLC

5:30 – 7:30 PM CHANGE YOUR BUSINESS, CHANGE YOUR FUTURE: RESTORING CONSUMER CONFIDENCE TO THE MARKETPLACE Presented by Localloop

 

Friday, Feb. 24

1:30 PM GROUND SOURCE HEAT PUMPS – SAVE UP TO 60% ON HEATING, COOLING & HOT WATER! Presented by Water Furnace

2:30 PM FIX IT OR LIST IT – IMPROVE OR RIGHT TIME TO MOVE? Presented by McAdams Remodeling & Design

3:30 PM MANUFACTURED DECKING & RAILING: PRODUCTS FOR OUTDOOR LIVING IN THE NORTHWEST Presented by West Coast Decks

4:30 PM TEN STEPS TO A QUALITY REMODEL – SAVE MONEY, TIME & STRESS Presented by Kitchen Plus

5:30 PM UBUILDIT IS THE BEST WAY TO BUILD OR REMODEL! Presented by UBuildIt 6:30 PM DEVELOP & MANAGE YOUR CONSTRUCTION PROJECT IN A CHALLENGING MARKET Presented by Construction Dispute Resolution and Master Builders Association

 

Saturday, Feb. 25

11:30 AM GREEN FINANCING Presented by Evergreen Home Loans

12:30 PM HOW TO DESIGN AND IMPLEMENT A HOME THEATER SYSTEM Presented by Millworx, LLC

1:30 PM TEN STEPS TO A QUALITY REMODEL – SAVE MONEY, TIME & STRESS Presented by Kitchen Plus

2:30 PM 20 YEARS/100 HOUSES: CUSTOM HOME DESIGNS BY LANE WILLIAMS, AIA Presented by Lane Williams, AIA

3:30 PM BUY IT, SELL IT, FIX IT GREEN TO PROTECT YOUR INVESTMENT Presented by Sustainability Foundation and Master Builders Association

4:30 PM KITCHEN REMODELING: THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE YOU DEMO Presented by Elizabeth P. Lord, CGA CGP, Neil Kelly Company

5:30 PM HOW TO REALLY BUILD GREEN WITH SIPS AND ICFS Presented by Cougar Creek Timber Frame, LLC

6:30 PM WEDI SHOWER PAN & WALLBOARD SYSTEM Presented by WEDI

 

Sunday, Feb. 26

11:30 AM GROUND SOURCE HEAT PUMPS – SAVE UP TO 60% ON HEATING, COOLING & HOT WATER! Presented by Water Furnace

12:30 PM HOW TO GET THE BEST DEAL ON HUD AND BANK-OWNED HOMES Presented by Metropolitan Realty Group

1:30 PM TURN YOUR RARELY USED SPACE INTO A MULTI-PURPOSE ROOM Presented by Albee Interior Design and Master Builders Association

2:30 PM HEALTH: THE ORIGINAL WEALTH! HOW TO LIVE A GREEN AND HEALTHY LIFESTYLE Presented by Enagic Kangen Water

3:30 PM THE CHANGING FAMILY HOUSEHOLD – PLANS FOR FLEXIBILITY Presented by Terry Phelan, Living Shelter Design Architects, PLLC and Master Builders Association

4:30 PM ALL-IN-ONE CUSTOM CONSTRUCTION Presented by Washington Federal

 

Schedule subject to change without notice. SeattleHomeShow.com