NATIONAL NEWS From AIA National: ICC Voting Open The ICC has concluded its Public Comment Hearings for Group A of the 2021 ICC, and registered members may now vote on proposals that will directly impact the next edition of the code. The AIA Codes Advocacy Program has identified 18 key code proposals, including an expanded […]
2018 Honor Awards Winners Tuesday, November 6, 2018 in For the Profession, For the Public, Honor Awards, Uncategorized Comments Off on 2018 Honor Awards WinnersSEATTLE, November 6, 2018—The American Institute of Architects (AIA) Seattle chapter hosted the 68th annual Honor Awards for Washington Architecture on November 5 to celebrate excellence in design. The distinguished jury included Sunil Bald (New York), Will Laufs (Berlin/New York), Andrea Love (Boston) and Dan Maginn FAIA (Kansas City). The event was moderated by Elizabeth […]
Advocacy Update – October 2018 Wednesday, October 24, 2018 in For the Profession, For the Public, Home Page Comments Off on Advocacy Update – October 2018NATIONAL NEWS AIA Secures Language to Better Utilize Architects for Disaster Recovery Efforts Congress and President Trump enacted the Disaster Recovery Reform Act in October, paving the way for AIA to advance opportunities for architects to better serve communities when disasters occur. The bill includes language submitted by AIA National that will: Pave the way […]
Advocacy Update – September 2018 Thursday, September 27, 2018 in For the Profession, For the Public, Home Page, Public Policy Board Comments Off on Advocacy Update – September 2018NATIONAL NEWS AIA Seattle Director Represents AIA at Global Climate Action Summit AIA Seattle Executive Director Lisa Richmond joined the AIA National delegation at the Global Climate Action Summit in San Francisco in mid-September. The Summit was convened by the United Nations and Governor Jerry Brown to develop and promote actions that states and cities […]
Advocacy Update – August 2018 Wednesday, August 22, 2018 in For the Profession, For the Public, Home Page, Public Policy Board, Uncategorized Comments Off on Advocacy Update – August 2018NATIONAL NEWS AIA Adds Voice in Opposition to Asbestos AIA National issued comments to the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Acting Administrator this month on asbestos, opposing a proposed new federal rule that would create a pathway to consider new uses of asbestos. AIA’s Sarah Dodge, Senior Vice President of Advocacy + Relationships, commented, “Either by […]
Advocacy Update – July 2018 Thursday, July 26, 2018 in For the Profession, For the Public, Home Page, Public Policy Board, Uncategorized Comments Off on Advocacy Update – July 2018STATE NEWS I-1631 Reaches Ballot, Endorsements Sought The signature gathering effort for Washington Initiative 1631, which would establish a carbon fee to reduce incentives for fossil fuel use, generate funds to invest in renewable resources and promote energy efficiency, was successful. The measure will appear on the November 2018 ballot statewide. AIA Seattle’s Board of […]
Advocacy Update – June 2018 Thursday, June 28, 2018 in For the Profession, For the Public, Home Page, Public Policy Board, Uncategorized Comments Off on Advocacy Update – June 2018STATE NEWS Mass Timber AIA Washington Council submitted a proposal to the State Building Code Council (SBCC) in May to permit the use of mass timber in the construction of taller buildings. Proposals are currently being reviewed by the SBCC’s technical advisory groups, which will provide recommendations to the SBCC. AIAWA’s proposal is based on […]
Advocacy Update – May 2018 Friday, May 25, 2018 in For the Profession, For the Public, Home Page, Public Policy Board Comments Off on Advocacy Update – May 2018STATE NEWS AIA Seattle Endorses I-1631 AIA Seattle’s Board of Directors has endorsed Washington Initiative 1631, the Protect Washington Act, which would establish a carbon fee to reduce incentives for fossil fuel use, generate funds to invest in renewable resources and promote energy efficiency. From the Board’s endorsement: AIA Seattle has a history of supporting […]
Advocacy Update – April 2018 Thursday, April 19, 2018 in For the Profession, For the Public, Public Policy Board Comments Off on Advocacy Update – April 2018STATE NEWS Carbon Ballot Measure This month a Thurston County judge approved the ballot title language for I-1631, this year’s carbon initiative aimed at reaching the November ballot. Ballot titles can make or break an initiative, and the judge’s decision was a win for initiative proponents as it frames the question in terms of […]
Displaced: Design for Inclusive Cities | A Design Competition Tuesday, April 17, 2018 in For the Profession, For the Public Comments Off on Displaced: Design for Inclusive Cities | A Design CompetitionDisplaced: Design for Inclusive Cities calls upon designers of all disciplines to apply the power of design thinking to the urgent need to welcome, support and empower urban immigrants and refugees.
