LIVE 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 […]
2019-20 Board of Directors Tuesday, June 4, 2019 in For the Profession, Home Page, Uncategorized Comments Off on 2019-20 Board of DirectorsAIA Seattle is a member-led organization that depends on volunteer leadership and initiative. We are deeply grateful for the enormous energy and effort our board members and other volunteer leaders devote to our organization. Brendan Connolly AIA – President-Elect Member since: 2006 Brendan Connolly, (AIA, NCARB, LEED AP BD+C), is a partner at Mithun, where […]
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 | […]
ADU Tour Detail Tuesday, May 21, 2019 in Uncategorized Comments Off on ADU Tour DetailSaturday, June 15 11:00 am – 4:00 pm ADUs on the Tour Download: Quick reference brochure of tour sites 1. Crown Hill DADU 626 NW 75th St., Seattle, WA 98117 Contemporary two-level unit with a flexible space on the main level that includes a sleeping area, office and full bathroom […]
Advocacy Update – May 2019 Thursday, May 16, 2019 in For the Profession, For the Public, Home Page, Public Policy Board Comments Off on Advocacy Update – May 2019STATE NEWS State Legislative Session The Legislature adjourned minutes before midnight on April 28, marking the first time in 10 years that a legislature has ended a budget-writing session on time. The state budgets were pushed through in the final 24 hours, including an increase in the B&O tax on architectural services to 1.8 percent. […]
Support More ADUs in Seattle Wednesday, May 15, 2019 in Uncategorized Comments Off on Support More ADUs in SeattleOn May 13, Seattle’s Hearing Examiner ruled on an appeal of the final environmental impact statement related to the proposed changes, allowing the city’s ADU legislation to proceed. Councilmember Mike O’Brien is expected to introduce his ADU legislation on May 29, followed by public input on June 11 and votes on June 18. The proposal […]
AIA Seattle Announces 2019 Honorees Thursday, May 2, 2019 in For the Profession, Home Page Comments Off on AIA Seattle Announces 2019 HonoreesHonorees are nominated by their peers and selected by the Fellows & Honors committee each spring. AIA Seattle is delighted to recognize these recipients for their exceptional contributions to the profession and our community. Please join us in congratulating the 2019 Honorees! We will celebrate their achievements at the 2019 President’s Dinner on Saturday June […]
2019 Volunteer and Committee Awards Thursday, April 25, 2019 in For the Public, Home Page Comments Off on 2019 Volunteer and Committee AwardsThis year we recognize Karen DeLucas AIA (top left) and Cheryl Jacobs AIA (bottom right); Trevor Dykstra AIA (bottom center); and the Committee on Homelessness, co-chairs: Anton Dekom AIA (top right) and Alexander Froehlic Assoc. AIA (bottom left). Volunteer Award Winner: Karen DeLucas AIA Karen DeLucas AIA has over twenty years of experience in residential […]
Advocacy Update – April 2019 Wednesday, April 24, 2019 in For the Profession, For the Public, Home Page, Public Policy Board Comments Off on Advocacy Update – April 2019FEDERAL NEWS AIA Pledges Support for the Invest in America Act AIA National is supporting a newly-introduced federal bill, the Invest in America Act (HR 2210), which was introduced on April 10 by Rep. John Larson (D-Connecticut) and Rep. Kenny Marchant (R-Texas). The legislation repeals the Foreign Investment in Real Property Tax Act (FIRPTA). Originally […]
