PRESENTATIONS

CAST’s Matt Hutchins presents on a wide array of topics, from thoughtful design of middle housing to effective planning to high-performance building and green design.

As one of the founders of CAST architecture, Matt Hutchins has spent more than 25 years working to increase the vitality of our cities and the environment.

Matt is Co-Chair of the Seattle Planning Commission and the Strategic Councilor for AIA Washington. He has served as AIA Seattle President (2024-25) and as Board President of the Seattle Design Festival (2024-25). As a volunteer for AIA Seattle, he has served on the Board of Directors since 2021, led the Public Policy Board, co-chaired the Housing Task Force, and organized many programs on urban design, housing, and accessory dwelling units.

2026 - Seattle is Growing!

2025 - One Seattle for All Plan

2023 - ADU 101 Seminar

2022 - Greenzoning

2025 - The Future of Middle Housing in Seattle

2025 - The Intersection of Housing Policy and Building Code

2023 - Advocacy in Practice

2022 - The ADU Opportunity

2025 - Manito Six: Proof that Stacked Flats can be built again!

2024 - HEAVY: The Eco Artist

2022 - The Seattle Six

2021 - Seattle Housing Policy