SEATTLE, June 19, 2019— AIA Seattle President Sidney Scarboro AIA will head to A’18: AIA Conference on Architecture in New York this week to represent our chapter at the Annual Business Meeting. The AIA Seattle Board reviewed all resolutions before the membership this year, and has recommended the following positions: Resolution 18-3: Diversity Pipeline and […]
Advocacy Update – May 2018 Friday, May 25, 2018 in For the Profession, For the Public, Home Page, Public Policy Board Comments Off on Advocacy Update – May 2018STATE NEWS AIA Seattle Endorses I-1631 AIA Seattle’s Board of Directors has endorsed Washington Initiative 1631, the Protect Washington Act, which would establish a carbon fee to reduce incentives for fossil fuel use, generate funds to invest in renewable resources and promote energy efficiency. From the Board’s endorsement: AIA Seattle has a history of supporting […]
AIA Seattle Endorses I-1631 to Establish a Fee on Carbon Emissions Friday, May 25, 2018 in Uncategorized Comments Off on AIA Seattle Endorses I-1631 to Establish a Fee on Carbon EmissionsAIA Seattle’s Board of Directors has endorsed Washington Initiative 1631, the Protect Washington Act, which would establish a carbon fee to reduce incentives for fossil fuel use, generate funds to invest in renewable resources and promote energy efficiency. I-1631 levies a fee on the production, distribution or use of fossil fuels based on how much […]
Welcome New 2018-19 Board of Directors Wednesday, May 23, 2018 in Uncategorized Comments Off on Welcome New 2018-19 Board of DirectorsAIA Seattle’s Board Nominating Committee is pleased to present this slate of accomplished members to fill open seats on our Board of Directors beginning September 1, 2018. Our nominating committee – Ron Rochon FAIA (Chair), Vicki Ha AIA, Stephen Jablonsky, Amy Janof AIA, and Tom Marseilles – solicited board nominations from the membership in January, and believes this slate of […]
AIA Seattle Announces 2018 Honorees Thursday, April 26, 2018 in Uncategorized Comments Off on AIA Seattle Announces 2018 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 2018 Honorees! We will celebrate their achievements at the 2018 President’s Dinner on Saturday June 30, […]
Advocacy Update – April 2018 Thursday, April 19, 2018 in For the Profession, For the Public, Public Policy Board Comments Off on Advocacy Update – April 2018STATE NEWS Carbon Ballot Measure This month a Thurston County judge approved the ballot title language for I-1631, this year’s carbon initiative aimed at reaching the November ballot. Ballot titles can make or break an initiative, and the judge’s decision was a win for initiative proponents as it frames the question in terms of […]
Displaced: Design for Inclusive Cities | A Design Competition Tuesday, April 17, 2018 in For the Profession, For the Public Comments Off on Displaced: Design for Inclusive Cities | A Design CompetitionDisplaced: Design for Inclusive Cities calls upon designers of all disciplines to apply the power of design thinking to the urgent need to welcome, support and empower urban immigrants and refugees.
Your Voice Matters Tuesday, April 3, 2018 in For the Profession Comments Off on Your Voice MattersPlease take 2 minutes to complete our short 4-question survey to let us know how we are doing and ways we can improve. We will keep your responses confidential, reporting the data only in aggregate form. Your voice will make a difference, and decisions about future offerings and services will be made based on the survey […]
Register Now for Our Upcoming Got Codes? Seminars Wednesday, March 28, 2018 in Uncategorized Comments Off on Register Now for Our Upcoming Got Codes? SeminarsJoin us for four upcoming sessions to learn from Code experts. All sessions will be held at Seattle City Hall, Bertha Knight Landes Room | 600 Fourth Ave, Seattle, WA 98104 Session 1 | Practical FHA-ADA-Accessibility Code Compliance May 23, 2018 | 8:30AM – 12:00PM // Class Credit: 3 LUs|HSW Session 2 | 5 Over 2 […]
Advocacy Update – March 2018 Thursday, March 22, 2018 in For the Profession, For the Public, Home Page, Public Policy Board Comments Off on Advocacy Update – March 2018STATE NEWS Legislative Session This year’s 60-day legislative session was characterized by significant movement on several Democratic priorities that had been stalled in recent years. As a result of the Democrats taking full control of state government in 2018, bills involving gun control, gender pay equity, net neutrality, voting rights, mental health, campaign finance legislation, […]
