Blog Archives

Federal, State and Local Advocacy Updates – and a new Advocacy Manager

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

Posted in For the Profession, For the Public, Home Page, Missions, Visions, Values, Public Policy Board

HALA: What’s Happening Now

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. Read more

Posted in For the Profession, For the Public, Home Page

Carbon Pricing Discussions in Olympia

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

Posted in For the Profession, For the Public, Home Page

2016 Honor Awards Winners

AIA 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. Read more

Posted in For the Public, Home Page

Seattle Design Festival

Seattle Design Festival connects designers, community members and civic leaders to explore the ways design improves our city and our lives – and was August 17-22, 2024 Read more

Posted in Associates, Design In Public, Design in Public - Sidebar, For the Public, Home Page, Recent Graduates

Volunteer & Committee Awards

Mary Wyllie, Peggy Heim, David Mead & Michael Fiegenschuh

AIA Seattle recognizes our hardworking and dedicated volunteers through a set of awards, the Volunteer Award and Committee Award, to acknowledge individuals and committees who demonstrate a high level of leadership, involvement and outstanding contribution to the organization. Read more

Posted in For the Profession, For the Public, Home Page

Why Initiative-123 Doesn’t Add Up

AIA Seattle is Opposing Seattle Initiative 123 to Protect Seattle’s Central Waterfront Read more

Posted in Allied Professionals, Architects, Associates, For the Profession, For the Public, Home Page, Member Firms, Recent Graduates, Sponsors, Students

Living Small: Ideas for Living in the City

April 21 – June 25 // TUES-FRI 10am-6pm + SAT 1-5pm See photos here from Trevor Dykstra from our Opening Reception! Free Admission As Seattle grows, how can housing  design keep pace with the evolving ways we are living in

Posted in Architects, Associates, For the Public, Home Page, Uncategorized

Home of Distinction: Capitol Hill Remodel by PUBLIC47 Architects

AIA Seattle partners with Seattle magazine to highlight exceptional residential design solutions from AIA architects. Read more

Posted in For the Public

AIA Seattle opens new Center for Architecture & Design!

The Center for Architecture & Design — our new home and Seattle’s design hub — is open! Save the date for our Grand Opening celebration on March 5! Read more

Posted in Allied Professionals, Architects, Associates, For the Profession, For the Public, Home Page, Member Firms, Recent Graduates, Sponsors, Students, Uncategorized

2015 Honor Awards Winners

2015 Honor Awards Winners

AIA Seattle hosted the 2015 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. Read more

Posted in Allied Professionals, Architects, Associates, For the Profession, For the Public, Home Page, Member Firms, Recent Graduates, Sponsors, Students Tagged with:

Getting to Zero with AIA Seattle

Louisa Gaylord shares insights from the 2014-2015 Getting to Zero series. Read more

Posted in Allied Professionals, Architects, Associates, For the Profession, For the Public, Home Page, Member Firms, Recent Graduates, Sponsors, Students Tagged with: , , ,

2014 Honor Awards Winners

AIA Seattle hosted the 2014 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. Read more

Posted in Allied Professionals, Architects, Associates, For the Profession, For the Public, Home Page, Member Firms, Recent Graduates, Sponsors, Students