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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

The 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 […]

Smarter Buildings: At the Intersection of Architecture, Design, and Technology Monday, February 13, 2017 in Featured Gallery, For the Profession, Home Page Comments Off

Smarter 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 […]

AIA Seattle Announces 2017 Fellows Friday, February 10, 2017 in For the Profession, Home Page, Uncategorized Comments Off

The 2017 Jury of Fellows from the American Institute of Architects elevated four AIA Seattle members to its prestigious College of Fellows, an honor awarded to members who have made significant national contributions to the profession.

Medical Design Forum: Balancing Costs & Quality in an Evolving Landscape Friday, January 20, 2017 in For the Profession Comments Off

This two-day forum, February 9-10, explores how tightening budgets impact healthcare providers and their capital projects and includes multi-disciplined expert panel discussions, an expo with demonstrations of emerging prefabrication and modeling technologies, and a tour of an award-winning, adaptive reuse project – Seattle Children’s South Clinic in Federal Way.

HALA: What’s Happening Now Tuesday, January 17, 2017 in For the Profession, For the Public, Home Page Comments Off

The Housing Affordability and Livability Agenda (HALA) is a set of 65 recommendations issued by the 28 member HALA Advisory Committee to address Seattle’s housing affordability crisis.

2019 Happy Hour Series Tuesday, January 17, 2017 in Allied Professionals, Architects, Associates, For the Profession, Home Page, Recent Graduates, Students Comments Off

Attend the AIA Seattle Happy Hour Series for the chance to grab a drink, socialize with peers, and hear from designers at the host firms.

Building Transparency: Straight Talk in the A/E/C Community Tuesday, November 22, 2016 in For the Profession Comments Off

How do traditional barriers and myths stop project teams from delivering better projects and excelling in Seattle’s busy market? During this full-day forum, AIA Seattle hopes to pull back the curtain on the unique perspectives, internal pressures, and decision-making frameworks of building professionals, their clients and their partners.

By December 22: Please Vote on AIA Seattle Proposed By-Laws Amendment Sunday, November 20, 2016 in For the Profession Comments Off

We propose this by-laws amendment to create a new position on our Board of Directors to represent the Northwest Washington section of AIA Seattle. Please vote today!

Carbon Pricing Discussions in Olympia Thursday, November 10, 2016 in For the Profession, For the Public, Home Page Comments Off

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

Dear 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 […]

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