Industry Tour: A1DesignBuild

Discover where design, innovation, and sustainability meet.

Join us for an in-person industry tour of A1DesignBuild, a Bellingham based design-build cooperative shaping high-performance homes for more than 60 years. This visit offers a behind-the-scenes look at how design, energy science, and construction intersect in real world projects.

What to Expect:

1. Guided tour of A1DesignBuild’s facility
2. Insight into how interdisciplinary teams collaborate on sustainable design
3. Casual networking lunch with professionals and WWU alumni - lunch provided!
4. Time for questions and conversation

Who Should Attend:
This event is open to students from all majors and is especially relevant for those interested in:

1. Design and the built environment
2. Energy sciences and sustainability
3. Engineering, planning, or applied problem-solving
4. Career paths that blend creativity, technical skill, and environmental impact

Important Information:
Students are responsible for their own transportation to and from the facility

Space is limited; advance registration is required

About the Company:
Learn more about A1DesignBuild at https://www.a1designbuild.coop/