Two ADUs will now be allowed on each lot, either two attached ADUs or one attached ADU and one detached ADU. The maximum DADU size will increase from 800 to 1,000 square feet and the minimum lot size for DADUs…
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2019 Northwest Washington Design Awards
AIA Northwest Washington’s Steering Committee invites you to share your most dynamic, new work! Join us as we celebrate the best architectural designs available from the AIA members in Whatcom, Skagit, Island, and San Juan Counties for the Northwest Washington…
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Advocacy Update – August 2019
STATE NEWS Residential Energy Code Update Washington’s State Building Code Council (SBCC) is in the process of reviewing proposed amendments to the 2018 residential energy codes as approved by the SBCC’s Energy Code Technical Advisory Group. The proposed residential energy…
Posted in Public Policy Board, Uncategorized
2019 Northwest Washington Section Scholarship
AIA Northwest Washington Section is proud to offer its annual scholarship fund, designed to encourage and assist local residents pursuing a degree in architecture. The scholarship is open to students from Whatcom, Skagit, Island, and San Juan counties currently enrolled…
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Mayor Durkan Announces Housing Seattle Now
Mayor Durkan announced her Housing Seattle Now initiative outlining various strategies and policies to address housing and homelessness. This initiative rebrands the Housing Affordability and Livability Agenda, which AIA Seattle previously endorsed. Durkan outlined four priorities for Housing Seattle Now:…
Advocacy Update – July 2019
NATIONAL NEWS AIA National Issues Report on Building Codes and Climate Change AIA National’s Blue Ribbon Panel for Codes and Standards issued a report outlining AIA’s vision for the adoption and application of building codes as design tools in a…
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Call for Submissions: Home of Distinction
Licensed AIA members and AIA Seattle Member Firms in the Puget Sound region are invited to submit innovative residential design solutions to be highlighted in Shelter, a bi-monthly section inside Seattle magazine. Read more
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Seattle City Council ADU Legislation
AIA Seattle supports the city’s goal (originally one of the 65 HALA recommendations) to encourage more backyard cottages by removing regulatory barriers and making it easier for property owners to create accessory dwelling units (ADUs). On May 13, Seattle’s Hearing…
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ADU Tour Detail
Saturday, June 15 11:00 am – 4:00 pm ADUs on the Tour Download: Quick reference brochure of tour sites 1. Crown Hill DADU 626 NW 75th St., Seattle, WA 98117 Contemporary two-level unit with a…
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Support More ADUs in Seattle
On May 13, Seattle’s Hearing Examiner ruled on an appeal of the final environmental impact statement related to the proposed changes, allowing the city’s ADU legislation to proceed. Councilmember Mike O’Brien is expected to introduce his ADU legislation on May…
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AHC Call for Board Members
The Architecture for Health Committee is pleased to open the call for new members to its board for positions beginning in 2019. The committee is seeking two replacements this year: Architect member from Washington Affiliate member from Oregon Architect Board…
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AIA NWW March Newsletter
March 2019, AIANWW News: Happy Spring… almost! Except for the recent snow and frigid temperatures, of course. Finally! We have help! Karen Bacon is officially on board as our “Coordinator”. She will be helping organize LU and news activities…
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2019 SIAF + DRT Social Hour
The AIA Seattle Social Hour Series is a bimonthly gathering presented by the Seattle International Architecture Forum and Diversity Roundtable committees to encourage connections amongst diverse practitioners within the Seattle design community. Please join us for an opportunity to engage in discussions…
WID + DRT: Conversations Towards An Equitable Practice
Despite increasing diversity in students and young professionals entering the field, architecture remains a remarkably homogeneous profession. The retention statistics are alarming. We are losing potential talent and important perspectives. How can we help retain more diverse voices in our…
Recipients Announced for 2019 AIA Northwest Washington Section Scholarship Fund
The Northwest Washington Section Scholarship Fund has awarded three scholarships totally $4500 to local residents pursuing Architectural education. 2018-2019 Recipients: Truman Hood is from Langley, Washington and currently a senior at Washington State University working towards his Architecture BS degree…
Posted in For the Public, Students
AIA Seattle Endorses I-1631 to Establish a Fee on Carbon Emissions
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. I-1631 levies…
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Welcome New 2018-19 Board of Directors
AIA 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…
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AIA Seattle Announces 2018 Honorees
Honorees 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…
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AIA Seattle Announces 2018 Fellows
R. David Frum FAIA is the president of Salus Architecture, a firm exclusively dedicated to healthcare facility design. David spent much of his career leading healthcare projects. He is known as an expert on healthcare design, both nationally and in…
AIA Seattle Announces 2018 Travel Scholarship Recipient
Because it Rains – Most mornings, we Seattleites armor ourselves in a Gortex-led battle against the elements. We track showers like infantry in an endless array of Doppler readings and forecasts. As designers, we are taught to continue the fight and…
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Register Now for Our Upcoming Small Firm Management Workshop Series
All the sessions will be held on Wednesdays from 8:00am – 12:45pm at MG2, in the “Town Square” on the third floor // 1101 2nd Ave #100, Seattle, WA 98101 Best Laid Plans: Business Planning for Small Firm Architects April 18,…
Posted in For the Profession
2018 Happy Hour Series
The AIA Seattle Happy Hour Series is a monthly gathering presented by the Young Architects Forum and Women in Design committees to encourage connections within the Seattle design community. This year’s happy hours will explore the social, environmental, and cultural responsibilities of design. JOIN US EVERY…
Congratulations to Volunteer & Committee Award Winners!
This year we recognize the Diversity Roundtable co-chairs Meredith Everist AIA, Margaret Knight AIA, Susan Frieson AIA (top, left to right), and Vicki Ha AIA, Phillip Tomlinson AIA, and Jason Williard AIA (bottom, left to right). Design in Public Volunteer Award: Vicki Ha AIA New…
Register by February 12 to Participate in the 2018 Seattle Home Show
As the nation’s longest running and largest consumer home show, the Seattle Home Show offers Northwest residents a “one stop shopping” experience in home products and services. Attracted by an informative and wide reaching marketing campaign, visitors come from the…
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Lid I-5 Opportunity
The Lid I-5 Team recently announced two major milestones in its campaign to reconnect communities divided by Interstate 5 and create new opportunities for construction of affordable housing and other public assets: The Washington State Convention Center agreed to fully…
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Final Design Review Changes Approved by the Seattle City Council
On Oct. 2 the Seattle City Council unanimously approved final changes to the city’s Design Review program. Thank you to those of you who offered your comments on the Design Review process to the City and to AIA Seattle during…
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Architects asked to respond to EPA’s assault on the environment
EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt announced on Oct. 10 that his agency will withdraw the Clean Power Plan which requires states to meet specific carbon emission reduction standards based on their individual energy consumption. Architects Advocate is asking members to take…
Contacting Your State Legislators
Find your district and elected representatives on the Washington State Legislature website. For additional resources, see the Washington State Elected Officials page, here. Calling You can call your legislator at any time, day or night, and leave a message. While all legislators maintain both…
Get Involved with State Government
While any Washington resident is welcome to contact statewide elected officials such as the Governor, Lt. Governor, or Attorney General, typically the best way to impact state government policy is by contacting your personal state senator or representatives. Compared to…
Washington State Elected Officials
Governor Jay Inslee Democrat Website Office of the Governor P.O. Box 40002 Olympia, WA 98504-0002 Phone: 360-902-4111 Fax: 360-753-4110 Email form Lt. Governor Cyrus Habib Democrat Website Office of the Lieutenant Governor P.O. Box 40400 Olympia, WA 98504-0400…
Washington State Congressional Delegation
Senator Patty Murray Democrat Website Committees: Health, Education, Labor & Pensions; Appropriations; Budget; Veterans’ Affairs Serves on the Senate Democratic leadership team Washington, D.C. Office 154 Russell Senate Office Building Washington, D.C. 20510 Phone: (202) 224-2621 Fax: (202) 224-0238 Toll…
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Federal Government: AIA National
AIA National maintains a dedicated advocacy team in the DC office to track and draft bills, coordinate with other organizations and mobilize member advocacy. AIA staff advocate for policies that shape smart decisions and encourage innovation; legislation that secures the…
Being an Effective Advocate: A Guide for AIA Seattle Members
Legislators look to their constituents to bring information to their attention and to let them know how they want to be represented. Architects can play a key role in public policy debates and decisions on issues important to the built…
AIA Seattle Reaffirms its Commitment to Combating Climate Change
AIA Seattle opposes President Trump’s move to withdraw the United States from the Paris climate agreement to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and strengthen the world’s ability to deal with the impacts of climate change. We stand with AIA President Thomas…
Posted in Missions, Visions, Values, Uncategorized
Join AIA Seattle’s Committee on Homelessness
AIA Seattle’s public policy advocacy efforts span all aspects of a well-designed, livable city. Our concept of a livable city includes one where everyone has a home. AIA Seattle’s Public Policy Board has been exploring issues related to homelessness and…
Champions for Change: AIA Advocacy Opportunities
Opportunities to Comment ADUs/DADUs Comment on the scope of Seattle’s proposed ADU environmental impact statement, comment period extended to Nov. 16: http://www.seattle.gov/council/adu-eis Opportunities for Action Urban Design Transform downtown Seattle by volunteering your time on the Lid I-5 project Climate…