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 […]
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 […]
Thank You to 2018 Departing Board Members and Committee Chairs! Friday, September 28, 2018 in For the Profession, Home Page Comments Off on Thank You to 2018 Departing Board Members and Committee Chairs!It is through these passionate members that we have successfully engaged our community of architects and other design related professionals in meaningful conversations about the value of design and the profession. A tremendous thank you for the gift of your time, talents, and leadership. You leave a great legacy for us to continue. The Board of […]
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 – March 2018 Thursday, March 22, 2018 in For the Profession, For the Public, Home Page, Public Policy Board Comments Off on Advocacy Update – March 2018STATE NEWS Legislative Session This year’s 60-day legislative session was characterized by significant movement on several Democratic priorities that had been stalled in recent years. As a result of the Democrats taking full control of state government in 2018, bills involving gun control, gender pay equity, net neutrality, voting rights, mental health, campaign finance legislation, […]
AIA Seattle Announces 2018 Fellows Wednesday, February 28, 2018 in For the Profession, Home Page, Uncategorized Comments Off on AIA Seattle Announces 2018 FellowsR. David Frum FAIA is the president of Salus Architecture, a firm exclusively dedicated to healthcare facility design. David spent much of his career leading healthcare projects. He is known as an expert on healthcare design, both nationally and in the region. He initiated and led the AIA Seattle/AHP Healthcare Design Forum in 2004 and […]
