STATE NEWS State Building Code Council Releases 2021 Commercial Energy Code The 2021 commercial energy code amendments have been released by the State Building Code Council; you can view the proposed rule here. Public comments can be emailed to sbcc@des.wa.gov through March 11. The SBCC will also have public hearings on the amendments on Feb. […]
Register Now for our Upcoming Road to Code Seminars Wednesday, January 19, 2022 in For the Profession, For the Public, Uncategorized Comments Off on Register Now for our Upcoming Road to Code SeminarsJoin us for four upcoming sessions to learn from Code experts. Session 1 | Road to Code | Code Requirements for Doors and Hardware February 17, 2022 | ONLINE | 12:00PM – 2:00PM // Class Credit: 2 LU/HSW Session 2 | Road to Code | Beyond the IBC- Expanding Knowledge Across the Code Family April 19-20, 2022 | […]
2021 Year in Review Tuesday, December 21, 2021 in For the Profession, Home Page Comments Off on 2021 Year in ReviewDear AIA Seattle Community, Thank you for the warm welcome to lead AIA Seattle’s mission to champion the central role of architects in creating and sustaining a better built environment. It’s a pleasure to share with you a reflection on our work in 2021 and our plans for 2022. We’ve come a long way in […]
Advocacy Update – December 2021 Thursday, December 16, 2021 in Advocacy, Public Policy Board Comments Off on Advocacy Update – December 2021STATE NEWS Washington’s Redistricting Process Ends Washington’s redistricting saga has ended, with the state Supreme Court declining to develop its own district maps and allowing the maps approved after the deadline by the state’s redistricting commission to take effect. You may view the final Congressional and state legislative district maps here. While redistricting bodies generally […]
Recipient Announced for 2021 Northwest Washington Section Scholarship Wednesday, December 1, 2021 in Uncategorized Comments Off on Recipient Announced for 2021 Northwest Washington Section Scholarship2021-22 Recipient: My name is Ciera Gordon. After graduating from Burlington-Edison High School, I studied architecture and mechanical engineering with a minor in energy studies at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. I am currently in the final year of the Master of Architecture program at the University of California, Berkeley and will be graduating in […]
Advocacy Update – November 2021 Thursday, November 18, 2021 in Advocacy, Public Policy Board Comments Off on Advocacy Update – November 2021STATE NEWS Washington Redistricting Washington’s redistricting commission, charged with determining new state and Congressional legislative districts after the 2020 census, failed to meet its Nov. 15 deadline to agree on new district maps. The failure of the panel, made up of two Republicans and two Democrats, means the state’s election maps for the next decade […]
2021 NWW Design Awards Winners Announced Thursday, October 21, 2021 in For the Public Comments Off on 2021 NWW Design Awards Winners AnnouncedThe American Institute of Architects (AIA) Northwest Washington Section hosted its virtual Design Awards on October 7 to celebrate excellence in Design. The jury included Dr. Sharon Egretta Sutton, FAIA (New York, Parsons School of Design), Rik Allen (Skagit County, Artist), and Tiffani Candler (Greater Seattle Area, Lydig Construction). The jury worked with AIA Northwest Washington members Dave Christensen AIA (Christensen Design […]
Advocacy Update – October 2021 Thursday, October 21, 2021 in Advocacy, Public Policy Board Comments Off on Advocacy Update – October 2021STATE NEWS Washington’s Tax System Overhaul Committee Would Like Your Feedback Are you fed up with Washington’s tax system? This is your opportunity to let legislators know what you’d like to see instead. The state’s Tax Structure Work Group, led by a bipartisan group of state legislators, is conducting outreach to the public for feedback […]
Design Review Reform Thursday, October 14, 2021 in Uncategorized Comments Off on Design Review Reform*This page is not intended for your reference, not the public – please do not forward the link* Seattle Design Review Coalition Documents Seattle for Everyone issue page Seattle Design Review recommendations 7/21 Design Review talking points for budget hearings 10/21 Statement of legislative intent (Strauss) 9/21
AHC Call for Board Members 2021 Thursday, September 23, 2021 in Uncategorized Comments Off on AHC Call for Board Members 2021The Architecture for Health Committee is pleased to open the call for new members to its board. The committee is seeking two replacements this year: Architect member from Washington Affiliate member from Oregon Architect Board Member Thane Eddington and Affiliate Board Member Anthony Morton will be completing their terms this year. We thank them for their […]
