Doug Ito, a managing principle of SMR Architects, was awarded the 2024 AIA Whitney M. Young Jr. Award, a distinguished national honor presented by the AIA annually since 1972. This award is bestowed upon an architect or organization that profoundly demonstrates social responsibility and actively addresses critical social issues such as affordable housing, inclusiveness, or […]
Culture Change in Practice: A Leadership Cohort 2023 Wednesday, June 28, 2023 in Allied Professionals, Architects, Associates, For the Profession, For the Public, Member Firms, Racial Justice Working Group, Uncategorized Comments Off on Culture Change in Practice: A Leadership Cohort 2023This four-part, peer-based learning program was designed by a team of architects and allied professionals as a response to racist violence, inequitable firm culture, and a segregated built environment. With the support of our facilitator, Dr. Anu Taranath, this program will provide architecture and allied firms the tools and community to meet the explicit goals […]
2022 Online Continuing Education Opportunities Monday, December 12, 2022 in Uncategorized Comments Off on 2022 Online Continuing Education OpportunitiesThere’s still time to squeeze in those final CEUs with these online learning opportunities from 2022! We encourage members to take advantage of quality on-demand online learning programs through AIA Seattle’s partnership with aecKnowledge, AIAU, and other AIA Components’ programming. AECKNOWLEDGE AIA Seattle’s 2022 (Virtual) Climate Summit, Practicing Equity & Advocacy in Rapid Decarbonization, is available […]
Continued Connection Thursday, June 30, 2022 in Uncategorized Comments Off on Continued ConnectionA message for our valued AIA Seattle Community, Summer has finally found us in Seattle, and all around us are signs of increasing community engagement. In our highly hybrid and virtual times, our committees and staff team at AIA Seattle are continuing to explore ways to leverage flexible formats, while eagerly embracing the in-person engagement opportunities […]
2022 Small Firm Series Wednesday, May 11, 2022 in For the Profession, For the Public, Uncategorized Comments Off on 2022 Small Firm SeriesIn this 3-part Small Firm Series, Rena M. Klein and her colleagues at CVG will share fundamental knowledge, strategies, tools, and resources for successful small firm adaptation and transformation. Tailored to the needs and interests of small firm practitioners, these interactive half-day sessions will include compelling presentations, case study features, workshop activities, and ample time […]
International Women’s Day 2022 Tuesday, March 8, 2022 in Uncategorized Comments Off on International Women’s Day 2022In principle and in practice, AIA Seattle values and seeks diverse and inclusive participation within the field of architecture. Over 60% of AIA Seattle leaders are women, including Board, Committee Chairs, and Staff, and our chapter continues to exceed the national average for women members. Learn more about our committees working to advance equity within the profession, including Women in […]
2022 Culture Change in Practice: A Leadership Cohort Thursday, February 17, 2022 in For the Profession, For the Public, Uncategorized Comments Off on 2022 Culture Change in Practice: A Leadership CohortThis four-part, peer-based learning program was designed by a team of architects and allied professionals to specifically provide architecture and allied firms the tools and community to meet the explicit goals and metrics laid out in NOMA NW’s Call-to-Action. It is the second edition of the Culture Change in Practice program. The architectural profession is […]
Register Now for our Upcoming Road to Code Seminars Wednesday, January 19, 2022 in For the Profession, For the Public, Uncategorized Comments Off on Register Now for our Upcoming Road to Code SeminarsJoin us for four upcoming sessions to learn from Code experts. Session 1 | Road to Code | Code Requirements for Doors and Hardware February 17, 2022 | ONLINE | 12:00PM – 2:00PM // Class Credit: 2 LU/HSW Session 2 | Road to Code | Beyond the IBC- Expanding Knowledge Across the Code Family April 19-20, 2022 | […]
Recipient Announced for 2021 Northwest Washington Section Scholarship Wednesday, December 1, 2021 in Uncategorized Comments Off on Recipient Announced for 2021 Northwest Washington Section Scholarship2021-22 Recipient: My name is Ciera Gordon. After graduating from Burlington-Edison High School, I studied architecture and mechanical engineering with a minor in energy studies at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. I am currently in the final year of the Master of Architecture program at the University of California, Berkeley and will be graduating in […]
Design Review Reform Thursday, October 14, 2021 in Uncategorized Comments Off on Design Review Reform*This page is not intended for your reference, not the public – please do not forward the link* Seattle Design Review Coalition Documents Seattle for Everyone issue page Seattle Design Review recommendations 7/21 Design Review talking points for budget hearings 10/21 Statement of legislative intent (Strauss) 9/21
