Join AIA Seattle’s Homelessness Task Force AIA Seattle is calling on members to join our Homelessness Task Force. Interested members will be invited to help shape AIA Seattle’s response to this issue. Meetings will be held on a monthly basis with other opportunities to participate as our work continues. Initial activity will focus on education, […]
Washington State Congressional Delegation Tuesday, September 26, 2017 in Uncategorized Comments Off on Washington State Congressional DelegationSenator Patty Murray Democrat Website Committees: Health, Education, Labor & Pensions; Appropriations; Budget; Veterans’ Affairs Serves on the Senate Democratic leadership team Washington, D.C. Office 154 Russell Senate Office Building Washington, D.C. 20510 Phone: (202) 224-2621 Fax: (202) 224-0238 Toll Free: (866) 481-9186 Seattle Office 2988 Jackson Federal Building 915 2nd Avenue Seattle, Washington 98174 […]
Federal Government: AIA National Tuesday, September 26, 2017 in Uncategorized Comments Off on Federal Government: AIA NationalAIA National maintains a dedicated advocacy team in the DC office to track and draft bills, coordinate with other organizations and mobilize member advocacy. AIA staff advocate for policies that shape smart decisions and encourage innovation; legislation that secures the future of the profession and allows communities to benefit from the value of architecture; and […]
AIA Seattle Reaffirms its Commitment to Combating Climate Change Tuesday, September 26, 2017 in Missions, Visions, Values, Uncategorized Comments Off on AIA Seattle Reaffirms its Commitment to Combating Climate ChangeAIA Seattle opposes President Trump’s move to withdraw the United States from the Paris climate agreement to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and strengthen the world’s ability to deal with the impacts of climate change. We stand with AIA President Thomas Vonier, FAIA, in our shared belief that “by adhering to our values as a profession […]
Hurricane Harvey building evaluators needed in Texas Wednesday, September 13, 2017 in Uncategorized Comments Off on Hurricane Harvey building evaluators needed in TexasFrom: Minnery, Rachel [mailto:RachelMinnery@aia.org] Sent: Tuesday, September 12, 2017 8:19 PM Subject: Volunteer in Texas? Thank you for your generous offer to be of assistance to our friends in Texas. The Texas Society of Architects (TxA) is mobilizing a roster of out-of-state volunteers who meet the following requirements: certified by Cal-OES as SAP Building Evaluators; […]
Thank You to 2017 Departing Board Members and Committee Chairs! Friday, September 8, 2017 in For the Profession, Steering Committee, Uncategorized Comments Off on Thank You to 2017 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 professsion. A tremendous thank you for the gift of your time, talents, and leadership. You leave a great legacy for us to continue. Departing Board of […]
2017 Honor Awards Thursday, August 3, 2017 in For the Profession, Uncategorized Comments Off on 2017 Honor AwardsYour viewpoint is more important than the photograph. Show us your thinking. Show us what is behind the marketing image; reveal the relationships and ideas that inform your design.
Summer Intern Happy Hour & Portfolio Review Thursday, July 13, 2017 in Uncategorized Comments Off on Summer Intern Happy Hour & Portfolio ReviewAIA Seattle is excited to introduce the Summer Intern Happy Hour & Portfolio Review. Each summer, hundreds of students relocate to Seattle to gain experience at top architectural firms. We want to offer this next generation of talent a forum to connect with each other and established members of the local design community. Enjoy an […]
Mandatory Housing Affordability Draft EIS Available for Comment Monday, June 26, 2017 in Uncategorized Comments Off on Mandatory Housing Affordability Draft EIS Available for CommentThe Seattle Office of Planning and Community Development (OPCD) has issued a Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) that studies three alternatives for zoning changes needed to implement Mandatory Housing Affordability (MHA). MHA was a key recommendation of the Housing Affordability and Livability Agenda (HALA) Advisory Committee. MHA is designed to ensure that growth brings affordability […]
Small Firm Essentials: Four Ways to Maximize Profit Wednesday, May 31, 2017 in Uncategorized Comments Off on Small Firm Essentials: Four Ways to Maximize ProfitThis highly interactive 4-hour workshop describes essential actions necessary to becoming more profitable – controlling scope creep, improving work processes, balancing staff skill with work types, and understanding how to figure out what to charge. Practical methods for addressing each of these issues will be introduced, including important risk management concepts and the use of […]
