This 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 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.
Future-Ready Building: Disruptive Technology & Data-Driven Design Friday, April 7, 2017 in For the Profession, Home Page Comments Off on Future-Ready Building: Disruptive Technology & Data-Driven DesignHow do we make buildings and cities future-ready, considering the shifting tech landscape and the need for human-centered design? Considering big data uses and emerging technologies, is the architect the creator or curator? Thought leaders and industry experts in the fields of architecture, engineering, design, planning, and technology will want to join this provocative conversation! SPECIAL […]
How are we doing? Friday, April 7, 2017 in For the Profession, Home Page, Uncategorized Comments Off on How are we doing?AIA Seattle needs to hear what’s important from our members and non-members in order to be a better resource for the design community and a leading advocate of well-designed, livable spaces. Your feedback matters!
City Council votes on HALA-related rezones for Downtown and SLU Tuesday, April 4, 2017 in Public Policy Board Comments Off on City Council votes on HALA-related rezones for Downtown and SLUOn Monday, April 10, the full Seattle City Council will vote to expand the City’s Mandatory Housing Affordability (MHA) rezone program to Downtown and South Lake Union. MHA will require developers to build affordable homes or contribute to a City fund for affordable housing in exchange for zoning changes that add development capacity and expand […]
AIA Seattle Announces 2017 Honorees Wednesday, March 22, 2017 in Allied Professionals, Architects, Associates, For the Profession, For the Public, Home Page, Member Firms, Missions, Visions, Values, Sponsors Comments Off on AIA Seattle Announces 2017 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 2017 Honorees! We will celebrate their achievements at the 2017 President’s Dinner on Saturday June 3rd, […]
Smarter Buildings: At the Intersection of Architecture, Design, and Technology Wednesday, March 22, 2017 in For the Public Comments Off on Smarter Buildings: At the Intersection of Architecture, Design, and TechnologySmarter Buildings explores advancements in the field of building technology through case studies of the world’s smartest buildings. As this year’s recipient of AIA Seattle Emerging Professionals Scholarship, architect Derik Eckhardt traveled to Abu Dhabi, Amsterdam, Boston, Copenhagen, Dubai, London, Portland and Stuttgart to research smarter buildings. The buildings selected for research cover a broad range of technologies. They represent […]
Federal, State and Local Advocacy Updates – and a new Advocacy Manager Wednesday, March 22, 2017 in For the Profession, For the Public, Home Page, Missions, Visions, Values, Public Policy Board Comments Off on Federal, State and Local Advocacy Updates – and a new Advocacy ManagerThe past month has been an active one for advocacy on the built environment, at every level, from city to state to federal. As always, AIA advocacy is led by our members’ interests, and enhanced by the expertise and engagement of all members. AIA Seattle hires a new Advocacy Manager for local and state advocacy […]
Register Now For Our Upcoming Code Evolutions Seminars Monday, March 13, 2017 in Uncategorized Comments Off on Register Now For Our Upcoming Code Evolutions SeminarsAIA Seattle’s Code Committee wants to help you learn and understand the upcoming updates to the Washington State Energy Code, International Building Code, and the Seattle Building Code.
