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Professional Women in Building Lunch

Date: Tuesday, February 15, 2022 - 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM
Venue: MBAKS Bellevue, WA     Get Directions
Your Price: $45.00
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$20 for PWB members
$30 for MBAKS members
$45 for nonmembers

MBAKS Professional Women in Building Lunch

Building Our Community – Architect’s Insights On Land Use, Design Trends & The Future

Join us for an informative and lively discussion with John and Ben Kappler of Architectural Innovations, P.S., regarding planning neighborhoods in today’s environment. They will be discussing:

  • Success stories of infill, ADU’s and more
  • How to be sensitive to the nature of neighborhoods while also building homes that increase population needs
  • Top trends from homeowners post-COVID
  • Success story of implementing an architectural 3D program at their firm

Find out more about the Professional Women in Building Council.

Featuring Speakers

John Kappler

John Kappler

President

Since Architectural Innovations, P.S. founding in 1987, John has been involved with creating homes for more than thirty thousand families. John currently serves as an elected official in the City of Kirkland and is currently the Vice Chair of the Houghton Community Council, where he purviews over land use regulations. Along with his experience developing property and building homes, John has taught the Construction Management program at Edmonds Community College and has sat on the advisory board for Lake Washington Technical College. This diversification has allowed him better understanding of the demands placed on architects, builders, and homeowners today.

Ben Kappler

Ben Kappler

Director of Operations

After graduating from Washington State University, Ben worked in the startup world getting companies off the ground and to market. Growing up in the builder world he decided it was time to come home. He joined the Architectural Innovations, P.S. team in 2018 to start some new projects inside the office as well as help with the operational side of things.


COVID-19 MASK REQUIREMENTS

We will be adhering to all current state, county and local COVID-19 guidelines and restrictions in place. Masks are currently required indoors at this event except when actively eating or drinking. If you do not bring one, one will be provided to you.

By registering for this event, you are acknowledging that an inherent risk of exposure to COVID-19 exists in any public place where people are present. Please do not attend if you are currently experiencing any symptoms related to COVID-19 or have tested positive or been exposed to a positive case within 10 days of the event date.


A Special Thanks to Our Sponsor


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