OVERVIEW This year’s AIA AHC Fall Event includes two days of virtual interdisciplinary presentations, design case studies, and conversations continuing the theme of resiliency in design and construction, while maintaining our focus on emotional well-being and mental health for all occupants. How we can overcome obstacles and challenges inherent in wholistic and resilient design in […]
Advocacy Update – September 2021 Thursday, September 23, 2021 in Advocacy, Public Policy Board Comments Off on Advocacy Update – September 2021STATE NEWS Washington’s Tax System Overhaul Under Discussion Washington has a multi-year Tax Structure Work Group led by a bipartisan group of legislators and charged with researching, evaluating, and conducting public outreach around developing a new state taxation system that is not the most regressive in the nation. (Legislation is not expected to be considered […]
Seattle’s City Council Takes a New Look at Policy for Affordable Housing on Property Owned by Religious Organizations Monday, September 20, 2021 in Advocacy Comments Off on Seattle’s City Council Takes a New Look at Policy for Affordable Housing on Property Owned by Religious OrganizationsBackground Earlier this year, in compliance with state legislation (HB 1377) passed in 2019, the Seattle City Council passed and Mayor Jenny Durkan signed legislation to allow religious institutions to access additional development capacity when they redevelop their property for long-term rent- and income-restricted affordable housing. The state law requires such projects to target households […]
Housing Advocacy: Neighborhood Residential Saturday, September 18, 2021 in Advocacy, Housing, Public Policy Board Comments Off on Housing Advocacy: Neighborhood ResidentialLegislation to rename Seattle’s single family zoning category from “Single Family” to “Neighborhood Residential” will be voted on at a Sept. 24th Land Use & Neighborhoods City Council Committee meeting. This legislation does not make actual changes to the existing zoning (any changes will be part of the Comp Plan Update), but it will set […]
Climate News Roll Tuesday, September 14, 2021 in Uncategorized Comments Off on Climate News RollAUGUST 2021 AIA Media Outreach In the wake of the “heat dome,” The Everett Herald ran an op-ed by AIA Seattle Board Member Michael Stevens AIA of Dykeman Architects about the use of heat pumps as a climate-friendly way to cool and heat homes. This was particularly timely in light of the August release of […]
Welcome to Melissa K. Neher – Our New Executive Director! Monday, September 13, 2021 in Design In Public, For the Profession, For the Public Comments Off on Welcome to Melissa K. Neher – Our New Executive Director!Melissa is from upstate NY, and from a small town start has lived all over the world, including London, Japan, Chicago, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Sydney. Melissa and her family made Seattle home in 2009, embracing the natural beauty, outdoor lifestyle and community values of a thriving region. Melissa has decades of experience in nonprofit […]
Career Ladder Webinar Friday, September 10, 2021 in Asian American Design Union, Uncategorized Comments Off on Career Ladder WebinarAsian American Designers Union (AADU) is a committee that was established under AIA Seattle earlier this year. Conceived as a support system that connects, empowers, and advocates for Asian American designers here in the Seattle area, AADU assists in promoting diversity and equality within the architecture and design industry, and connects professionals from different industries, […]
Day of Dialogue: Design for Early Learning Sunday, September 5, 2021 in Uncategorized Comments Off on Day of Dialogue: Design for Early LearningOver four segments, this year’s Day of Dialogue will provide a forum for leading-edge thinking around the design of spaces for early learning, with a focus on the impact these spaces have on the child, educator, family and community. Where do our youngest children spend their days, and how can these spaces designed to foster […]
AHC Honor of Distinction – Call for Nominations Wednesday, September 1, 2021 in Uncategorized Comments Off on AHC Honor of Distinction – Call for NominationsEarly in 2020, the AHC Board introduced an initiative to dedicate time and resources to recognize members of our AHC community who have gone above and beyond in their careers to contribute, mentor and lead. This AIA AHC Honor of Distinction is intended to recognize a single individual who has distinguished themselves in the design […]
Advocacy Update – August 2021 Thursday, August 19, 2021 in Advocacy, Public Policy Board Comments Off on Advocacy Update – August 2021LOCAL NEWS 2020 MHA Report Released Seattle’s Office of Housing released its first annual report on the city’s Mandatory Housing Affordability and Incentive Zoning program, including long-anticipated data on housing projects’ use of payment versus performance under the program. While any adjustments to the MHA pricing will likely occur only as part of the city’s […]
