As you know, AIA Seattle endorsed Initiative 732 on the November 2016 ballot, which would have established a carbon tax in the state. While that initiative failed with 41% of voters approving, it has spurred a state-wide conversation about carbon pricing. A few weeks ago, Governor Inslee released a budget with a proposed carbon tax […]
AIA Seattle Members Have Been Heard Wednesday, November 9, 2016 in For the Profession Comments Off on AIA Seattle Members Have Been HeardDear AIA Seattle Members, I wrote you on Friday to share our chapter’s renewed commitment to our core principles of equity, diversity and sustainability, in light of the significant political changes underway in our country. Since sending that message, I have heard from many of you, expressing the value you place on our community and […]
2016 Honor Awards Winners Tuesday, November 8, 2016 in For the Public, Home Page Comments Off on 2016 Honor Awards WinnersAIA Seattle hosted the 2016 Honor Awards for Washington Architecture to celebrate excellence in design. The award-winning projects, announced at a packed event at Benaroya Hall, serve as powerful demonstrations of the outstanding caliber of design that is consistently produced by Washington-based architects and designers.
YAF NOVEMBER MONTHLY MEETING – 2016 AIA WA Advocacy Summit Tuesday, November 8, 2016 in Allied Professionals, Architects, Associates, For the Profession, Member Firms, Recent Graduates Comments Off on YAF NOVEMBER MONTHLY MEETING – 2016 AIA WA Advocacy SummitCHANGE OF DATE: YAF MEETING IS PUSHED TO NOV 17TH DUE TO THE HOLIDAYS! Join us for our monthly meetings set the fourth Thursday of every month at 4:30pm at the AIA Seattle office. AIA Seattle members, allied members, and sponsors are encouraged to join, as well as professionals in the design community. OCTOBER’S TOPIC: […]
YAF OCTOBER MONTHLY MEETING – ARE 5.0 Transition Monday, October 17, 2016 in Allied Professionals, Architects, Associates, For the Profession, Member Firms, Recent Graduates, Sponsors, Students Comments Off on YAF OCTOBER MONTHLY MEETING – ARE 5.0 TransitionJoin us for our monthly meetings set the fourth Thursday of every month at 4:30pm at the AIA Seattle office. AIA Seattle members, allied members, and sponsors are encouraged to join, as well as professionals in the design community. OCTOBER’S TOPIC: ARE 5.0 TRANSITION We will be discussing the changes to come with the […]
Thanks Project Inkblot Sunday, October 9, 2016 in Uncategorized Comments Off on Thanks Project Inkblot Materials Matter Wednesday, September 28, 2016 in Allied Professionals, Architects, Associates, For the Profession, Home Page, Member Firms, Recent Graduates, Sponsors, Students Comments Off on Materials MatterMaterials Matter is a five-session series delivering comprehensive, high-level knowledge and strategies for assessing and selecting healthy, sustainable materials.
Thank You to Departing Board and Committee Chairs! Monday, September 26, 2016 in For the Profession, Home Page Comments Off on Thank You to Departing Board and Committee Chairs!It is through these folks that we have successfully engaged our community of architects and other design related professionals in meaningful conversations and elevated the value and quality of design in Seattle. A tremendous thank you for all the time and effort given by these individuals who have rotated out of their recent roles. The […]
Advocacy Update: AIA Endorsement of I-732, Action on Transit, Living Buildings, and More Wednesday, September 21, 2016 in For the Profession, Home Page Comments Off on Advocacy Update: AIA Endorsement of I-732, Action on Transit, Living Buildings, and MoreWhy AIA Seattle Endorses Initiative 732 The AIA Seattle Board of Directors has voted to endorse Washington Initiative 732, a plan to tax carbon emissions at their source over the next 40 years. We encourage AIA Seattle members to vote “yes” in November on this important initiative. Initiative 732 encourages clean energy solutions by shifting […]
State Repositioning Results in Lower Dues and Enhanced Advocacy Thursday, August 25, 2016 in Architects, Associates, For the Profession, Home Page, Missions, Visions, Values Comments Off on State Repositioning Results in Lower Dues and Enhanced AdvocacyAIA members in the state of Washington will soon start seeing big changes, a result of more than a year of hard work by volunteer leaders across the state. These changes will directly benefit members in Seattle, and launch a new era for AIA in Washington State.
