Seattle needs more homes, of all shapes and sizes, for more of our neighbors. AIA Seattle is working to shape policies that rethink the city’s majority single-family zoned areas, which have often restricted access for communities of color, renters, low-income residents, and others these zones were created in the 1950s. We must provide more housing […]
COVID-19 Resources Page Thursday, March 19, 2020 in For the Profession, For the Public Comments Off on COVID-19 Resources PageAs a member-based organization, AIA Seattle is rapidly shifting its response to this public health crisis with remote learning and engagement opportunities, and aggregating regional and national resources for our members. We are here for you during this difficult time, and all staff are continuing to work remotely to serve you. Below, we have compiled […]
An update to AIA Seattle members about COVID-19 Tuesday, March 17, 2020 in For the Profession, For the Public Comments Off on An update to AIA Seattle members about COVID-19Dear AIA Seattle Members, AIA Seattle as an association exists to do together, as an architecture community, what individual members and firms cannot do as easily or as well on their own. Our mission depends on bringing people together. In these unprecedented times, our work will need to look very different, but our goals will remain […]
A message to AIA Seattle members about COVID-19 coronavirus Friday, March 6, 2020 in For the Profession, For the Public Comments Off on A message to AIA Seattle members about COVID-19 coronavirusAs news of the coronavirus in Washington state leads to increasing action by both public health officials and private businesses, I wanted to share with you the steps AIA Seattle is taking to protect the health of our members and staff while continuing to offer the best member service we can. Thank you for your partnership and flexibility as we all navigate this health challenge together.
AIA’s 2020 ADU Tour is Moving to an Online ADU Showcase Monday, March 2, 2020 in For the Public, Uncategorized Comments Off on AIA’s 2020 ADU Tour is Moving to an Online ADU ShowcaseONLINE SHOWCASE OVERVIEW AIA Seattle’s tour of built DADUs and AADUs was moved to an online ADU Showcase Gallery in 2020. Like to submit your ADU project to the gallery? Please fill out the Submission form, and include photos, site plans, and other info about your project in addition to your contact information. ELIGIBILITY Projects […]
AIA Seattle’s Strategic Plan Wednesday, November 13, 2019 in For the Profession, For the Public, Missions, Visions, Values Comments Off on AIA Seattle’s Strategic PlanAIA Seattle believes our world needs the visionary and integrative thinking of architects and designers, and that design solutions can positively impact our communities. That is why we champion the central role of architects in creating and sustaining a better built environment.
2019 Honor Awards Winners Tuesday, November 5, 2019 in For the Profession, For the Public, Honor Awards, Uncategorized Comments Off on 2019 Honor Awards WinnersSEATTLE, November 5, 2019—The American Institute of Architects (AIA) Seattle chapter hosted the 69th annual Honor Awards for Washington Architecture on November 4 to celebrate excellence in design. The distinguished jury included Bryan C. Lee Jr. (New Orleans), Lisa Matthiessen FAIA (Santa Monica), and Jonathan Tate (New Orleans). The event was moderated by Elizabeth Golden, […]
2019 NWW Design Awards Winners Announced Thursday, October 17, 2019 in For the Profession, For the Public Comments Off on 2019 NWW Design Awards Winners AnnouncedThe American Institute of Architects (AIA) Northwest Washington Section hosted its Design Awards on October 3 in Bellingham to celebrate excellence in Design. The jury included Chrysanthe Broikos (DC, National Building Museum), John Janicki (Sedro Woolley, Janicki Industries), and Al Zimmerman (Bellingham, ZimGroup). The jury worked with AIA Northwest Washington members Dave Christensen AIA (Christensen […]
Advocacy Update – June 2019 Tuesday, June 18, 2019 in For the Profession, For the Public, Home Page, Public Policy Board, Uncategorized Comments Off on Advocacy Update – June 2019STATE NEWS State Legislative Session We are reposting AIA Washington Council’s final report on this year’s legislative session, which can be found here. AIA|WA encourages members to attend their state legislators’ in-district open-houses over the summer and fall. These are a great opportunity to meet your legislators in a relaxed setting and discuss any issues […]
Advocacy Update – May 2019 Thursday, May 16, 2019 in For the Profession, For the Public, Home Page, Public Policy Board Comments Off on Advocacy Update – May 2019STATE NEWS State Legislative Session The Legislature adjourned minutes before midnight on April 28, marking the first time in 10 years that a legislature has ended a budget-writing session on time. The state budgets were pushed through in the final 24 hours, including an increase in the B&O tax on architectural services to 1.8 percent. […]
