STATE NEWS Residential Energy Code Update Washington’s State Building Code Council (SBCC) is in the process of reviewing proposed amendments to the 2018 residential energy codes as approved by the SBCC’s Energy Code Technical Advisory Group. The proposed residential energy code amendments are open for public comment through Sept. 27. The SBCC will take public […]
2019 Northwest Washington Section Scholarship Thursday, August 8, 2019 in Uncategorized Comments Off on 2019 Northwest Washington Section ScholarshipAIA Northwest Washington Section is proud to offer its annual scholarship fund, designed to encourage and assist local residents pursuing a degree in architecture. The scholarship is open to students from Whatcom, Skagit, Island, and San Juan counties currently enrolled in an accredited school of architecture, regardless of location. The scholarship is awarded to 2-3 […]
Mayor Durkan Announces Housing Seattle Now Friday, August 2, 2019 in Public Policy Board Comments Off on Mayor Durkan Announces Housing Seattle NowMayor Durkan announced her Housing Seattle Now initiative outlining various strategies and policies to address housing and homelessness. This initiative rebrands the Housing Affordability and Livability Agenda, which AIA Seattle previously endorsed. Durkan outlined four priorities for Housing Seattle Now: Build true educational and economic opportunity Address displacement and help residents stay in their current […]
Advocacy Update – July 2019 Tuesday, July 16, 2019 in Uncategorized Comments Off on Advocacy Update – July 2019NATIONAL NEWS AIA National Issues Report on Building Codes and Climate Change AIA National’s Blue Ribbon Panel for Codes and Standards issued a report outlining AIA’s vision for the adoption and application of building codes as design tools in a resource-constrained future. The publication, Disruption, Evolution and Change: AIA’s Vision for the Future of Design […]
Resilient Infrastructure Could Save $4.2 Trillion Wednesday, June 26, 2019 in Uncategorized Comments Off on Resilient Infrastructure Could Save $4.2 Trillion Call for Submissions: Home of Distinction Thursday, June 20, 2019 in For the Profession Comments Off on Call for Submissions: Home of DistinctionLicensed AIA members and AIA Seattle Member Firms in the Puget Sound region are invited to submit innovative residential design solutions to be highlighted in Shelter, a bi-monthly section inside Seattle magazine.
Advocacy Update – June 2019 Tuesday, June 18, 2019 in For the Profession, For the Public, Home Page, Public Policy Board, Uncategorized Comments Off on Advocacy Update – June 2019STATE NEWS State Legislative Session We are reposting AIA Washington Council’s final report on this year’s legislative session, which can be found here. AIA|WA encourages members to attend their state legislators’ in-district open-houses over the summer and fall. These are a great opportunity to meet your legislators in a relaxed setting and discuss any issues […]
2019 Honor Awards Wednesday, June 12, 2019 in For the Profession, Honor Awards, Uncategorized Comments Off on 2019 Honor AwardsLIVE EVENT ON NOVEMBER 4 AT TOWN HALL SEATTLE The Honor Awards for Washington Architecture is AIA Seattle’s annual marquee program, drawing hundreds of attendees to a lecture-style event of unique rigor and breadth. This nationally-recognized program provides an important opportunity for the design community to share and celebrate its achievements, both among practitioners and […]
Seattle City Council ADU Legislation Friday, May 24, 2019 in Uncategorized Comments Off on Seattle City Council ADU LegislationAIA Seattle supports the city’s goal (originally one of the 65 HALA recommendations) to encourage more backyard cottages by removing regulatory barriers and making it easier for property owners to create accessory dwelling units (ADUs). On May 13, Seattle’s Hearing Examiner ruled on an appeal of the final environmental impact statement related to the proposed […]
Register Now for Sessions for Small Firms Thursday, May 23, 2019 in Uncategorized Comments Off on Register Now for Sessions for Small FirmsThis is not a series. Individual session registration will be available 6-8 weeks in advance of each half-day course, and presenters, session times and locations will vary. Session 1 | Mastering Communications with Clients and Project Teams July 17, 2019 // Class Credit: 4 LU // 1200 12th Ave. S., Seattle, WA 98144 Session 2 | […]
