AIA Seattle Announces 2017 Honorees Wednesday, March 22, 2017 in Allied Professionals, Architects, Associates, For the Profession, For the Public, Home Page, Member Firms, Missions, Visions, Values, Sponsors Comments Off on AIA Seattle Announces 2017 Honorees

Honorees are nominated by their peers and selected by the Fellows & Honors committee each spring. AIA Seattle is delighted to recognize these recipients for their exceptional contributions to the profession and our community. Please join us in congratulating the 2017 Honorees! We will celebrate their achievements at the 2017 President’s Dinner on Saturday June 3rd, […]

Federal, State and Local Advocacy Updates – and a new Advocacy Manager Wednesday, March 22, 2017 in For the Profession, For the Public, Home Page, Missions, Visions, Values, Public Policy Board Comments Off on 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 of all members. AIA Seattle hires a new Advocacy Manager for local and state advocacy […]

Smarter Buildings: At the Intersection of Architecture, Design, and Technology Monday, February 13, 2017 in Featured Gallery, For the Profession, Home Page Comments Off on Smarter Buildings: At the Intersection of Architecture, Design, and Technology

Smarter Buildings explores advancements in the field of building technology through case studies of the world’s smartest buildings. As this year’s recipient of AIA Seattle Emerging Professionals Scholarship, architect Derik Eckhardt traveled to Abu Dhabi, Amsterdam, Boston, Copenhagen, Dubai, London, Portland and Stuttgart to research smarter buildings. The buildings selected for research cover a broad range of technologies. They represent […]

AIA Seattle Announces 2017 Travel Scholarship Recipient Sunday, February 12, 2017 in Home Page Comments Off on AIA Seattle Announces 2017 Travel Scholarship Recipient

Garrett Nelli Assoc. AIA is the 2017 recipient of AIA Seattle’s Emerging Professionals Travel Scholarship, for his proposal, “Public Interest: Redefining the Architect’s Role in and Responsibility to Society.”

AIA Seattle Announces 2017 Fellows Friday, February 10, 2017 in For the Profession, Home Page, Uncategorized Comments Off on AIA Seattle Announces 2017 Fellows

The 2017 Jury of Fellows from the American Institute of Architects elevated four AIA Seattle members to its prestigious College of Fellows, an honor awarded to members who have made significant national contributions to the profession.

HALA: What’s Happening Now Tuesday, January 17, 2017 in For the Profession, For the Public, Home Page Comments Off on 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.

2019 Happy Hour Series Tuesday, January 17, 2017 in Allied Professionals, Architects, Associates, For the Profession, Home Page, Recent Graduates, Students Comments Off on 2019 Happy Hour Series

Attend the AIA Seattle Happy Hour Series for the chance to grab a drink, socialize with peers, and hear from designers at the host firms.

Congratulations to Volunteer & Committee Award Winners! Tuesday, January 10, 2017 in Home Page Comments Off on Congratulations to Volunteer & Committee Award Winners! Carbon Pricing Discussions in Olympia Thursday, November 10, 2016 in For the Profession, For the Public, Home Page Comments Off on 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 pricing. A few weeks ago, Governor Inslee released a budget with a proposed carbon tax […]

2016 Honor Awards Winners Tuesday, November 8, 2016 in For the Public, Home Page Comments Off on 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.