Upcoming events.

Want to network and meet more BIPOC professionals? Help design and build installations for the Seattle Design Festival? Volunteer your time to mentor the next generation of architects? NOMA|nw is the place for you!

Join us on July 11th at 5:30pm in Gensler’s Downtown Seattle office to learn of all the things we’ve been up to and how you can get more involved with us this summer!

2025-2026 Board Positions are NOW OPEN!

NOMA|nw Recently Licensed Architects!

NOMA’s local summer camps provide 6th-9th grade students of color with the opportunity to learn the fundamentals of architecture and design. Students that participate in the camps work closely with architects and designers to
create the designs they would like to see in their communities. Not only do students create designs, but they are also connected with NOMA | NW mentors in the architecture field to help guide their interests.

NOMA|nw’s 2024 Camp Student and Volunteer Registration is NOW OPEN!

Q4 2024 Newsletter is now out!

Hey NOMA|nw! See what we've been up to so far in 2024 and learn how to get more involved in Q4!

Exploring Black Identity

UW NOMAS Black History Month

For Black History Month, the NOMAS Chapter at the University of Washington curated a series of events that explored and celebrated the black experience within the built environment. Extending a huge thanks to everyone who made this series a reality and we’re excited to continue supporting more events that elevate BIPOC voices within the AEC industry.

Learn more about each of these events in the link below!

Special thanks to our 2025 Sustaining Sponsors:

Part of the NOMA Northwest Chapter’s mission is to confront injustice and inequity faced by communities of color - through public advocacy, and education-driven professional and community based initiatives and programs. Our organization rallies around the guiding principle that positive change comes through the dismantling of biased policies, prejudices and inequitable practices within the AEC industry. We are all stronger when our spheres of influence are culturally inclusive, diverse, and equitable for all.

 “Do the best you can until you know better. Then when you know better, do better.”
Dr. Maya Angelou