AIA Seattle brings together a community of professionals across ten counties who are united not only in profession, but in purpose, through our vision for equitable, resilient, thriving communities. Now is a great time to focus on our local community…
AIA Seattle hosted the 75th annual Honor Awards for Washington Architecture on Monday, November 4th, at Town Hall Seattle to celebrate excellence in design. The distinguished jury included: Brian Philips FAIA (Interface Studio Architects) Kim Yao FAIA (Architecture Research Office) Maurice D.…
Your VOTE is your VOICE! Washington voters have received their ballots and will vote on four separate ballot initiatives funded by out-of-state deep pockets. Two of these initiatives will directly impact climate, and AIA Seattle prompts members to get active…
Join Advocacy Happy Hour – Tuesday, September 23rd AIA Seattle advocacy members are passionate about the role of AEC professionals to support thriving communities through advocacy. Whether you’ve been a long-time advocate or always wanted to get involved, this happy…
Photo: Let’s Go Washington Founder Brian Heywood talks about ballot initiatives during a press conference at Jackson’s Shell Station in Kent on Tuesday, Nov. 21, 2023. (Jason Redmond for Crosscut) Advocacy Happy Hour Save the date for Tuesday, September 24th!…
To Our Valued 10-County Community, Each year, we breathe a collective sigh that YES, summer has returned! AIA Seattle is packing these longer days with activity, including the Annual Chapter Meeting on June 10th, which was an opportunity for our…
Photo: Attendees at AIA Seattle’s 2024 Housing Forum – Housing: A Stage for Life Housing Forum Advocacy came to life in person at Monday’s Housing: A Stage for Life learning and networking forum at 415 Westlake. Highlights included innovative project case studies,…
AIA Seattle is pleased to announce our incoming slate of accomplished design leaders who were elected to fill seats on our Board of Directors beginning September 1, 2024. These new directors will provide the strategic leadership required to advance our…
Photo: AIA Seattle Staff and Board Members at the 2023 Housing Forum. City of Seattle Comp Plan Engagement Period Extended The City of Seattle has extended the public engagement period for the Draft One Seattle Plan and Draft Environmental Impact…
Seattle News AIA Seattle Members – Get Active for a Livable City AIA Seattle members envisions the City of Seattle as a livable city with a variety of housing near many types of amenities, retail cores, and transit that appeals…
Congratulations to AIA Seattle member Amanda Snelson AIA, for being a recipient of the AIA National 2024 Young Architects Award! With the heart of a mother and the spirit of an activist, Amanda Snelson AIA, treats architecture as an adaptable tool…
Seattle News Draft Comprehensive Plan Released After months of anticipation, the draft One Seattle Comprehensive Plan has finally arrived! This Comprehensive Plan update for Seattle marks a critical milestone in shaping the city’s future growth over the next 20 years, addressing key questions…
Pictured (left to right): Ann Marie Borys FAIA, Douglas Ito FAIA, J. Todd Scott FAIA, Jim Hanford FAIA, John Shoesmith FAIA, Kathrina Simonen FAIA, and Robert Misel FAIA. The fellowship program was developed to elevate those architects who have achieved…
Photo: The 2024 Washington state legislative session gets underway in the House of Representatives on Jan. 8, 2024. (Laurel Demkovich/Washington State Standard) 2024 Legislative Session Begins The 2024 legislative session kicked off on January 8 with a flurry of activities,…
Doug Ito, a managing principle of SMR Architects, was awarded the 2024 AIA Whitney M. Young Jr. Award, a distinguished national honor presented by the AIA annually since 1972. This award is bestowed upon an architect or organization that profoundly…
AIA Washington Register for Capitol Connections Registration is open for Capitol Connections on January 23, 2024, where AIA Washington will be discussing the rolling clock bill. This event will be a great opportunity to connect with your legislators and share…
Photo: Judkins Junction, an affordable housing project at Jackson Street and 23rd Avenue South in Seattle. (Ellen M. Banner / The Seattle Times, 2020) LOCAL NEWS Passage of the 2023 Seattle Housing Levy We are thrilled to announce a historic…
SEATTLE, November 6, 2023 – Last night, AIA Seattle hosted the 74th annual Honor Awards for Washington Architecture to celebrate excellence in design. The distinguished jury included: Katie Ackerly AIA, LEED AP, CPHC (David Baker Architects) Steven Lewis FAIA, NOMAC, LEED…
Photo: Doug Walker LOCAL NEWS Public Hearing on Proposed Transportation Impact Fees Last week, the Seattle City Council voted to expedite an amendment to the Comprehensive Plan concerning transportation impact fees. The proposal has been sent to the full Council…
Photo: Jared Wenzelburger, The Chronicle SBCC Advances Energy Code Amendments with Revised Effective Date In a recent meeting, the State Building Code Council (SBCC) made significant strides in advancing energy code amendments that promise to shape the future of construction…
Photo: MyNorthwest AIA National Revised Federal Research & Development Tax Credit Update AIA National has shared an important update regarding the revised federal research and development (R&D) tax credit, which came into effect on January 1, 2023. Due to the…
Call for Feedback: Updates to Architects are Environmentally Responsible Policy We are excited to announce that AIA National is undertaking an important initiative to update the Architects are Environmentally Responsible section of the AIA Public Policy statements and accept feedback from…
AIA Seattle’s Board Nominating Committee is pleased to present this slate of accomplished members to fill open seats on our Board of Directors or current board members moving to officer positions or different positions beginning September 1, 2023. All AIA…
Seattle City Council Passes Tree Ordinance Latest Housing Taskforce advocacy efforts: We are thrilled to announce that the Seattle City Council has passed the long-awaited tree ordinance, marking a significant milestone in our mission to strike a balance between housing…
Now is the time to reflect on individuals that have inspired you in your practice, that have made a tremendous impact on our communities, and have uplifted the values of a just and equitable world. We encourage you to nominate…
STATE NEWS 2023 Legislative Session We have reached the final weeks of the 105-day state legislative session. Tuesday, April 4, was the opposite house fiscal committee cut-off, where all bills that passed the House needed to be out of their…
STATE NEWS State Legislative Session Update Washington’s State Legislature is back in person and moving through the long 105 day session at an effective pace. This year there have been well over 1,500 bills introduced so far. While the legislation…
Bill LaPatra FAIA, LEED AP, is a design partner at Mithun with 40 years of experience leading higher education, civic, commercial, and corporate workplace projects. His diverse body of work includes the mixed-use Weyerhaeuser Headquarters in Seattle’s Pioneer Square; the…
Dear AIA Seattle Community, As we close the calendar on 2022, we have so much to celebrate. In the past year, our community has adapted to a shifting work environment and embraced many of the silver linings and lessons of…
SEATTLE, November 8, 2022 – Last night, the American Institute of Architects (AIA) Seattle hosted the 72nd annual Honor Awards for Washington Architecture to celebrate excellence in design. The distinguished jury included Billie Faircloth FAIA, LEED AP BD+C (KieranTimberlake), Ghazal…
A message for our valued AIA Seattle Community, Summer has finally found us in Seattle, and all around us are signs of increasing community engagement. In our highly hybrid and virtual times, our committees and staff team at AIA Seattle are…
AIA Seattle’s Board Nominating Committee is pleased to present this slate of accomplished members to fill open seats on our Board of Directors or current board members moving to officer positions or different positions beginning September 1, 2022. All AIA…
The AIA Seattle Happy Hour Series is a monthly gathering presented by the Young Architects Forum and Women in Design committees to encourage connections within the Seattle design community. This year’s series will explore the exciting innovations and advancements that…
STATE NEWS State Legislative Session Update The state legislature adjourned for the year on March 10. Thank to you all of you who supported AIA’s efforts in Olympia. Here is a list of AIA’s highlights from the session (you can…
In February, the Seattle Department of Construction and Inspections (SDCI) and the Office of Sustainability and Environment (OSE) released a draft SEPA ordinance on tree protections. The ordinance would expand the types and sizes of trees that are regulated, require…
Kjell Anderson FAIA, LEED Fellow, practices architecture and serves as a Principal and the Director of Sustainable Design at LMN Architects, working with all of LMN’s clients to set and exceed sustainable design goals. He wrote the first architect-centered book…
