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Summer 2017 Advocacy Updates – Mayoral Forum, Capital Budget & More Tuesday, July 25, 2017 in For the Profession, Public Policy Board Comments Off on Summer 2017 Advocacy Updates – Mayoral Forum, Capital Budget & MoreAIA Washington Council’s Spring Advocacy Conference prepares members for the next legislative session AIA Washington Council held its Spring Advocacy Conference in June to make preparations for the 2018 state legislative session. Although the 2017 session remained stuck in budget negotiations at the time, members met to strategize the Council’s issue priorities for 2018 and […]
Summer Intern Happy Hour & Portfolio Review Thursday, July 13, 2017 in Uncategorized Comments Off on Summer Intern Happy Hour & Portfolio ReviewAIA Seattle is excited to introduce the Summer Intern Happy Hour & Portfolio Review. Each summer, hundreds of students relocate to Seattle to gain experience at top architectural firms. We want to offer this next generation of talent a forum to connect with each other and established members of the local design community. Enjoy an […]
Built Environment Mayoral Candidate Forum Tuesday, July 11, 2017 in For the Profession, For the Public, Public Policy Board Comments Off on Built Environment Mayoral Candidate ForumSeattle will have a new mayor next year, and the built environment of our city is under stress like never before. How do the candidates propose to accommodate the 3,125 new Seattleites who arrive each month while addressing the homelessness crisis? How do they hope to grow our city while preserving the quality of life […]
Mandatory Housing Affordability Draft EIS Available for Comment Monday, June 26, 2017 in Uncategorized Comments Off on Mandatory Housing Affordability Draft EIS Available for CommentThe Seattle Office of Planning and Community Development (OPCD) has issued a Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) that studies three alternatives for zoning changes needed to implement Mandatory Housing Affordability (MHA). MHA was a key recommendation of the Housing Affordability and Livability Agenda (HALA) Advisory Committee. MHA is designed to ensure that growth brings affordability […]
AIA Seattle 2016 Annual Report Wednesday, June 21, 2017 in Allied Professionals, Architects, Associates, For the Profession, Home Page, Member Firms, Missions, Visions, Values, Recent Graduates, Sponsors, Students Comments Off on AIA Seattle 2016 Annual ReportWhen the Center opened in early 2016, we hoped to create a place of engagement, learning and influence, where members and the public would come together around the idea that “Design Matters”. In its first few months, the Center has exceeded our hopes and dreams, attracting an extraordinarily diverse audience and putting design squarely on […]
Small Firm Essentials: Four Ways to Maximize Profit Wednesday, May 31, 2017 in Uncategorized Comments Off on Small Firm Essentials: Four Ways to Maximize ProfitThis highly interactive 4-hour workshop describes essential actions necessary to becoming more profitable – controlling scope creep, improving work processes, balancing staff skill with work types, and understanding how to figure out what to charge. Practical methods for addressing each of these issues will be introduced, including important risk management concepts and the use of […]
2017-2018 Board of Directors Thursday, May 11, 2017 in Uncategorized Comments Off on 2017-2018 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, 2017. Our nominating committee – Mary Johnston FAIA (Past President), Christine Scharrer AIA, Charlie Hafenbrack, Malika Kirkling Assoc AIA, Jon Gentry AIA, Shannon Nichol and Robert Smith AIA — […]
2017 CAP Collaboration Educational Series Monday, April 24, 2017 in Allied Professionals, Architects, For the Profession, Home Page, Member Firms Comments Off on 2017 CAP Collaboration Educational SeriesOur sponsors offer their knowledge and expertise in the field to help our members earn their continuing education credits through our CAP Collaboration Educational Series.
Materials Matter – Season 2 Thursday, April 13, 2017 in For the Public, Home Page Comments Off on Materials Matter – Season 2Materials Matter is a five-session series delivering comprehensive, high-level knowledge and strategies for assessing and selecting healthy, sustainable materials.
