STATE NEWS Washington’s 2020 Legislative Session is Underway The state legislative session kicked off this week and will run through mid-March. AIA Washington Council will be providing weekly updates on the bills it is tracking and any new developments. Key issues include: Climate Champion C-PACER (Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy & Resiliency) legislation to authorize […]
Register Now for our Upcoming Cracking Code Seminars Thursday, January 9, 2020 in Uncategorized Comments Off on Register Now for our Upcoming Cracking Code SeminarsJoin us for five upcoming sessions to learn from Code experts. All in-person sessions will be held at Seattle City Hall, Bertha Knight Landes Room | 600 Fourth Ave, Seattle, WA 98104 Session 1 | Cracking Code: 2018 Fire Code Revisions + Impacts on Design February 20, 2020 | 12:00PM – 4:30PM // Class Credit: […]
AIA Seattle is hiring! Wednesday, January 8, 2020 in Home Page Comments Off on AIA Seattle is hiring!AIA Seattle is seeking dynamic and passionate candidates for two positions: Membership & Volunteer Manager and a Program & Project Coordinator.
Advocacy Update – December 2019 Thursday, December 19, 2019 in Uncategorized Comments Off on Advocacy Update – December 2019STATE NEWS Governor Releases Supplemental Budget On Dec. 18, Gov. Inslee released his proposed 2020 Supplemental Budget, which makes adjustments to the two-year state budget passed by the Legislature earlier this year. During the 2020 legislative session that runs from Jan. 13 to March 14, the State House and Senate will develop their own supplemental […]
Earn 7.25 HSW online “Density Done Right” Housing Forum Wednesday, December 4, 2019 in For the Profession, Uncategorized Comments Off on Earn 7.25 HSW online “Density Done Right” Housing ForumFilmed live on May 20 at the 2019 Housing Design Forum, Density Done Right is now available in 7 individual sessions online for up to 7.25 continuing education HSW credits.This series of case studies and lightning talks offers innovative strategies for achieving higher housing density, creating more housing options that support vibrant communities, and promoting […]
Advocacy Update – November 2019 Thursday, November 21, 2019 in Climate, Housing, Public Policy Board, Uncategorized Comments Off on Advocacy Update – November 2019NATIONAL NEWS ICC Vote on AIA’s Zero Code Renewable Energy Appendix In coordination with Architecture 2030, AIA National submitted a Zero Code Renewable Energy Appendix to become part of the 2021 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC). The Appendix is optional for jurisdictions to adopt, requires buildings to achieve zero-net-carbon operations annually, and is a critical […]
AIA Seattle’s Strategic Plan Wednesday, November 13, 2019 in For the Profession, For the Public, Missions, Visions, Values Comments Off on AIA Seattle’s Strategic PlanAIA Seattle believes our world needs the visionary and integrative thinking of architects and designers, and that design solutions can positively impact our communities. That is why we champion the central role of architects in creating and sustaining a better built environment.
2019 Honor Awards Winners Tuesday, November 5, 2019 in For the Profession, For the Public, Honor Awards, Uncategorized Comments Off on 2019 Honor Awards WinnersSEATTLE, November 5, 2019—The American Institute of Architects (AIA) Seattle chapter hosted the 69th annual Honor Awards for Washington Architecture on November 4 to celebrate excellence in design. The distinguished jury included Bryan C. Lee Jr. (New Orleans), Lisa Matthiessen FAIA (Santa Monica), and Jonathan Tate (New Orleans). The event was moderated by Elizabeth Golden, […]
2019 NWW Design Awards Winners Announced Thursday, October 17, 2019 in For the Profession, For the Public Comments Off on 2019 NWW Design Awards Winners AnnouncedThe American Institute of Architects (AIA) Northwest Washington Section hosted its Design Awards on October 3 in Bellingham to celebrate excellence in Design. The jury included Chrysanthe Broikos (DC, National Building Museum), John Janicki (Sedro Woolley, Janicki Industries), and Al Zimmerman (Bellingham, ZimGroup). The jury worked with AIA Northwest Washington members Dave Christensen AIA (Christensen […]
Advocacy Update – October 2019 Tuesday, October 8, 2019 in Public Policy Board Comments Off on Advocacy Update – October 2019NATIONAL NEWS ICC vote on AIA’s Zero Code Renewable Energy Appendix AIA National submitted a Zero Code Renewable Energy Appendix to become part of the 2021 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC). If approved by the International Code Council (ICC) voting members in Las Vegas on October 30 and via online vote in late November, local […]
