The Metropole Tour & Happy Hour

A guided tour of the Metropole sustainable, high-performance spaces, with expert insights, happy hour, and networking.

Experience a behind-the-scenes tour of the Metropole a sustainable hub for community, culture, and collaboration. Led by the Satterberg Foundation, this project demonstrates a commitment to revitalizing Seattle’s Pioneer Square neighborhood, creating a positive, inclusive space where nonprofits, art, and events converge.

This in-person tour offers a unique opportunity to explore the building’s high-performance features, learn about its impact on the community, and hear directly from experts shaping its design and operations. The tour concludes with a happy hour and networking session, providing time to connect with peers and industry professionals in a relaxed setting.

What to Expect:

• Guided tour of the Metropole Project’s historic, sustainably reimagined spaces
• Insights from the project’s architect (BuildingWork) and engineer (Ecotope) on design and performance strategies
• Participation and expertise from BetterBricks
• Exploration of adaptive reuse, energy-efficient strategies, and high-performance building features
• Happy hour and networking session with peers, sustainability professionals, and industry experts

Who Should Attend:
This tour is well-suited for architects, mechanical and structural engineers, building owners and managers, sustainability professionals, and anyone interested in adaptive reuse, deep energy retrofits, and whole-building integrated design.