As we continue to navigate work in these unprecedented times, AIA Seattle and AIA Washington Council are striving to make sure you have the resources you need to take advantage of federal, state, and local programs designed to help firms and individuals. We’re also working to inform you of policies released by state and local […]
More Design Review Guidance Wednesday, May 20, 2020 in Uncategorized Comments Off on More Design Review GuidanceOn April 27th, City Council passed emergency legislation making temporary six-month land use permitting process changes that: Exempt affordable housing from design review Keep projects normally subject to Design Review moving forward by allowing City staff to complete review processes through administrative design review Allow for community participation during this public health emergency through the […]
Call for Proposals – Member Access Events Monday, May 4, 2020 in Uncategorized Comments Off on Call for Proposals – Member Access EventsAIA Seattle is seeking members of our community to offer one-hour, free skill-shares to our members for the purposes of networking and community-building. We’re interested in architectural and non-architectural skills! Suggested skills include: meditation, sketching, watercolor, architectural tech tutorials, drafting, yoga—anything you have to share that your peers might enjoy as well. Please submit a […]
Advocacy Update – April 2020 Monday, April 13, 2020 in Uncategorized Comments Off on Advocacy Update – April 2020As we all work to navigate these unprecedented times, AIA Seattle and AIA Washington Council are working to make sure you have the resources you need to take advantage of federal, state, and local programs designed to help firms and individuals. We’re also striving to keep you aware of policies released by state and local […]
Gov. Inslee’s Shelter in Place Order Thursday, April 9, 2020 in Uncategorized Comments Off on Gov. Inslee’s Shelter in Place OrderGov. Inslee’s Stay Home Stay Healthy has been extended to May 4. The order outlines the requirements for all people to remain in their homes “except to conduct or participate in essential activities and/or employment in providing essential business services.” On March 25, Governor Inslee released a memo specifically addressing the construction industry, clarifying what […]
Seattle Project Related Resources during Covid-19 Monday, March 23, 2020 in Code, Public Policy Board Comments Off on Seattle Project Related Resources during Covid-19SDCI Q&A On May 20, AIA Seattle held an online Q&A with SDCI about their project-related processes during COVID. You can watch that video here. Use password 8x+8M8uA Codes SDCI Delays 2018 Construction Code Implementation to November On March 19, the Seattle Department of Construction and Inspections (SDCI) issued the following announcement related to […]
COVID-19 Resources Page Thursday, March 19, 2020 in For the Profession, For the Public Comments Off on COVID-19 Resources PageAs a member-based organization, AIA Seattle is rapidly shifting its response to this public health crisis with remote learning and engagement opportunities, and aggregating regional and national resources for our members. We are here for you during this difficult time, and all staff are continuing to work remotely to serve you. Below, we have compiled […]
Advocacy Update – March 2020 Thursday, March 19, 2020 in Public Policy Board Comments Off on Advocacy Update – March 2020ARCHITECT ADVOCACY IN ACTION Seattle Firm Prompts New Rulemaking for Common Sense Bar Design This report is written by Joe Herrin AIA, Principal at Heliotrope in Seattle. Heliotrope is fortunate to have collaborated with many of Seattle’s most successful restauranteurs. In our effort to provide them with the best possible design solutions we regularly encounter […]
An update to AIA Seattle members about COVID-19 Tuesday, March 17, 2020 in For the Profession, For the Public Comments Off on An update to AIA Seattle members about COVID-19Dear AIA Seattle Members, AIA Seattle as an association exists to do together, as an architecture community, what individual members and firms cannot do as easily or as well on their own. Our mission depends on bringing people together. In these unprecedented times, our work will need to look very different, but our goals will remain […]
Earthquake Safety at Home Friday, March 6, 2020 in Uncategorized Comments Off on Earthquake Safety at Home
