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 for a public hearing on November 7th at 2:00 pm. Council Bill 120635 aims to […]
Advocacy Update – September 2023 Thursday, September 21, 2023 in Advocacy Comments Off on Advocacy Update – September 2023Photo: 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 and energy efficiency in our state. Here are the key highlights from the SBCC’s latest […]
2023 Call for AHC Board Members Tuesday, September 19, 2023 in AHC, Architecture for Health Committee Comments Off on 2023 Call for AHC Board Members· Architect member – Washington (5-year term) · Replacement Architect member – Washington (Completion of vacant position. 3yrs remain in term) · Affiliate member – Oregon (2-year term) Architect Board Member Jenny Cestnik and Affiliate Board Member Jerrod Kowalewski will be completing their terms this year. We thank them for their considerable contributions and years […]
2023 Honor Awards | Submittals FAQs Monday, August 21, 2023 in For the Profession, For the Public, Honor Awards Comments Off on 2023 Honor Awards | Submittals FAQsVisit the 2023 Honor Awards page and download the 2023 Call for Submissions + Guidelines for details about requirements, submission categories, and submitter eligibility. If you still have questions, we hope this FAQ page will help! The final submission deadline is September 27, 2023. ABOUT SUBMITTING Do I have to start and finish my submission […]
2023 Honor Awards Thursday, August 3, 2023 in For the Profession, For the Public, Honor Awards Comments Off on 2023 Honor AwardsLIVE EVENT ON NOVEMBER 6 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 with […]
AIA AHC Summer Happy Hour – Portland Thursday, July 20, 2023 in Architecture for Health Committee Comments Off on AIA AHC Summer Happy Hour – PortlandJoin the Seattle AIA Architecture for Health Community to celebrate summer by coming together for a fun-filled networking event! Date: Wednesday August 30th 2023 Time: 4pm – 6pm Location: Ecliptic Brewing – 825 North Cook Street Portland, OR 97227
Advocacy Update – July 2023 Thursday, July 20, 2023 in Advocacy Comments Off on Advocacy Update – July 2023Photo: 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 increasing number of inquiries from concerned parties, AIA wants to ensure that everyone is well-informed […]
AIA AHC Summer Happy Hour – Seattle Tuesday, July 18, 2023 in Architecture for Health Committee Comments Off on AIA AHC Summer Happy Hour – SeattleJoin the Seattle AIA Architecture for Health Community to celebrate summer by coming together for a fun-filled networking event! Date: August 29th, 2023 Time: 4pm – 6pm Location: Andersen Construction – 5601 6th Ave S Suite 550 Seattle, WA 98108
Advocacy Update – June 2023 Thursday, June 29, 2023 in Advocacy Comments Off on Advocacy Update – June 2023Call 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 members. Recognizing the urgency of climate action, AIA declared it a priority in 2019. However, […]
Culture Change in Practice: A Leadership Cohort 2023 Wednesday, June 28, 2023 in Allied Professionals, Architects, Associates, For the Profession, For the Public, Member Firms, Racial Justice Working Group, Uncategorized Comments Off on Culture Change in Practice: A Leadership Cohort 2023This four-part, peer-based learning program was designed by a team of architects and allied professionals as a response to racist violence, inequitable firm culture, and a segregated built environment. With the support of our facilitator, Dr. Anu Taranath, this program will provide architecture and allied firms the tools and community to meet the explicit goals […]
