This year we recognize Karen DeLucas AIA (top left) and Cheryl Jacobs AIA (bottom right); Trevor Dykstra AIA (bottom center); and the Committee on Homelessness, co-chairs: Anton Dekom AIA (top right) and Alexander Froehlic Assoc. AIA (bottom left). Volunteer Award Winner: Karen DeLucas AIA Karen DeLucas AIA has over twenty years of experience in residential […]
Advocacy Update – April 2019 Wednesday, April 24, 2019 in For the Profession, For the Public, Home Page, Public Policy Board Comments Off on Advocacy Update – April 2019FEDERAL NEWS AIA Pledges Support for the Invest in America Act AIA National is supporting a newly-introduced federal bill, the Invest in America Act (HR 2210), which was introduced on April 10 by Rep. John Larson (D-Connecticut) and Rep. Kenny Marchant (R-Texas). The legislation repeals the Foreign Investment in Real Property Tax Act (FIRPTA). Originally […]
Advocacy Update – March 2019 Thursday, March 21, 2019 in For the Profession, For the Public, Home Page, Public Policy Board, Uncategorized Comments Off on Advocacy Update – March 2019FEDERAL NEWS AIA Grassroots An AIA Seattle contingent attended AIA’s Grassroots conference in Washington, D.C. this month and participated in Hill Day, where AIA members from across the nation head to Capitol Hill to meet with their legislators. AIA Seattle Board members Alissa Rupp FAIA and Margaret Knight AIA attended along with staff members Lisa […]
Advocacy Update – February 2019 Wednesday, February 20, 2019 in For the Profession, For the Public, Home Page, Public Policy Board Comments Off on Advocacy Update – February 2019FEDERAL NEWS Virtual Capitol Hill Day AIA members not attending AIA National’s Grassroots conference in DC next month are invited to participate in a Virtual Capitol Hill Day instead. On March 6, AIA members will be able to use this portal to communicate with your federal lawmakers on the priority requests identified by AIA National: […]
2019 SIAF + DRT Social Hour Monday, February 11, 2019 in Allied Professionals, Architects, Associates, For the Public, Member Firms, Recent Graduates, Sponsors, Students Comments Off on 2019 SIAF + DRT Social HourThe AIA Seattle Social Hour Series is a bimonthly gathering presented by the Seattle International Architecture Forum and Diversity Roundtable committees to encourage connections amongst diverse practitioners within the Seattle design community. Please join us for an opportunity to engage in discussions of diverse ideas in architecture and connect with a community of architects from many different […]
Advocacy Update – January 2019 Wednesday, January 16, 2019 in For the Profession, For the Public, Home Page Comments Off on Advocacy Update – January 2019STATE NEWS 2019 Legislative Session The 2019 state legislative session began this week in Olympia and will run through April 28. AIA Washington Council is already participating in hearings on bills related to the Governor’s clean buildings climate package and an effort to increase the B&O tax on a limited number of service providers, including […]
WID + DRT: Conversations Towards An Equitable Practice Saturday, December 22, 2018 in Allied Professionals, Architects, Associates, For the Profession, For the Public Comments Off on WID + DRT: Conversations Towards An Equitable PracticeDespite increasing diversity in students and young professionals entering the field, architecture remains a remarkably homogeneous profession. The retention statistics are alarming. We are losing potential talent and important perspectives. How can we help retain more diverse voices in our profession? As practitioners, what can we do? Using topics and resources from the just-released AIA […]
Recipients Announced for 2019 AIA Northwest Washington Section Scholarship Fund Friday, December 21, 2018 in For the Public, Students Comments Off on Recipients Announced for 2019 AIA Northwest Washington Section Scholarship FundThe Northwest Washington Section Scholarship Fund has awarded three scholarships totally $4500 to local residents pursuing Architectural education. 2018-2019 Recipients: Truman Hood is from Langley, Washington and currently a senior at Washington State University working towards his Architecture BS degree with plans to earn his Masters of Architecture degree. Truman received a scholarship of $2000. […]
2018 AIAS Honor Award Winners Thursday, December 13, 2018 in For the Profession, For the Public, Home Page, Honor Awards, Uncategorized Comments Off on 2018 AIAS Honor Award WinnersCongratulations to the winners of the 2018 American Institute of Architecture Students (AIAS) Honor Awards! Each year the AIAS honors individuals and groups for their exemplary work in areas such as leadership, collaboration, scholarship and service.
Karen L. Braitmayer FAIA receives 2019 Whitney M. Young Jr. Award Monday, December 10, 2018 in For the Profession, For the Public, Home Page Comments Off on Karen L. Braitmayer FAIA receives 2019 Whitney M. Young Jr. AwardNationally recognized for her leadership and advocacy for civil rights for people with disabilities, Karen L. Braitmayer FAIA has smashed physical and social barriers for herself and for others. By promoting equity and inclusion through her consulting work and education efforts, Braitmayer has created a more inclusive and just environment for all. Read more at aia.org.
