Jim Suehiro FAIA

Through his leadership in the development of integrated practice methods, James M. Suehiro FAIA (UW BAED 1976, MArch 1982) has positively influenced project delivery transformation within the building industry.   His knowledge of collaborative integrated processes has contributed to new definitions of practice. 

Jim worked with McKinley Architects as a project designer, with TRA as an airport design principal, and as a principal with NBBJ 1997-2008 before establishing his independent practice as Suehiro Architecture, focusing on airport design.

Also an active advocate for diversity in architecture, Jim served as AIA Seattle President in 1988-89, and on the AIA national Board of Directors 2008-09 representing the AIA Northwest & Pacific Region.

In 2018-19, he served as Director of the UW College of Built Environments Institute for Built Environment Innovation.