NATIONAL NEWS AIA National Issues Report on Building Codes and Climate Change AIA National’s Blue Ribbon Panel for Codes and Standards issued a report outlining AIA’s vision for the adoption and application of building codes as design tools in a resource-constrained future. The publication, Disruption, Evolution and Change: AIA’s Vision for the Future of Design […]
Resilient Infrastructure Could Save $4.2 Trillion Wednesday, June 26, 2019 in Uncategorized Comments Off on Resilient Infrastructure Could Save $4.2 Trillion Advocacy Update – June 2019 Tuesday, June 18, 2019 in For the Profession, For the Public, Home Page, Public Policy Board, Uncategorized Comments Off on Advocacy Update – June 2019STATE NEWS State Legislative Session We are reposting AIA Washington Council’s final report on this year’s legislative session, which can be found here. AIA|WA encourages members to attend their state legislators’ in-district open-houses over the summer and fall. These are a great opportunity to meet your legislators in a relaxed setting and discuss any issues […]
2019 Honor Awards Wednesday, June 12, 2019 in For the Profession, Honor Awards, Uncategorized Comments Off on 2019 Honor AwardsLIVE EVENT ON NOVEMBER 4 AT TOWN HALL SEATTLE The Honor Awards for Washington Architecture is AIA Seattle’s annual marquee program, drawing hundreds of attendees to a lecture-style event of unique rigor and breadth. This nationally-recognized program provides an important opportunity for the design community to share and celebrate its achievements, both among practitioners and […]
2019-20 Board of Directors Tuesday, June 4, 2019 in For the Profession, Home Page, Uncategorized Comments Off on 2019-20 Board of DirectorsAIA Seattle is a member-led organization that depends on volunteer leadership and initiative. We are deeply grateful for the enormous energy and effort our board members and other volunteer leaders devote to our organization. Brendan Connolly AIA – President-Elect Member since: 2006 Brendan Connolly, (AIA, NCARB, LEED AP BD+C), is a partner at Mithun, where […]
Seattle City Council ADU Legislation Friday, May 24, 2019 in Uncategorized Comments Off on Seattle City Council ADU LegislationAIA Seattle supports the city’s goal (originally one of the 65 HALA recommendations) to encourage more backyard cottages by removing regulatory barriers and making it easier for property owners to create accessory dwelling units (ADUs). On May 13, Seattle’s Hearing Examiner ruled on an appeal of the final environmental impact statement related to the proposed […]
Register Now for Sessions for Small Firms Thursday, May 23, 2019 in Uncategorized Comments Off on Register Now for Sessions for Small FirmsThis is not a series. Individual session registration will be available 6-8 weeks in advance of each half-day course, and presenters, session times and locations will vary. Session 1 | Mastering Communications with Clients and Project Teams July 17, 2019 // Class Credit: 4 LU // 1200 12th Ave. S., Seattle, WA 98144 Session 2 | […]
ADU Tour Detail Tuesday, May 21, 2019 in Uncategorized Comments Off on ADU Tour DetailSaturday, June 15 11:00 am – 4:00 pm ADUs on the Tour Download: Quick reference brochure of tour sites 1. Crown Hill DADU 626 NW 75th St., Seattle, WA 98117 Contemporary two-level unit with a flexible space on the main level that includes a sleeping area, office and full bathroom […]
Support More ADUs in Seattle Wednesday, May 15, 2019 in Uncategorized Comments Off on Support More ADUs in SeattleOn May 13, Seattle’s Hearing Examiner ruled on an appeal of the final environmental impact statement related to the proposed changes, allowing the city’s ADU legislation to proceed. Councilmember Mike O’Brien is expected to introduce his ADU legislation on May 29, followed by public input on June 11 and votes on June 18. The proposal […]
Submit your project for AIA Seattle’s ADU Tour! Friday, April 5, 2019 in For the Profession, Home Page, Uncategorized Comments Off on Submit your project for AIA Seattle’s ADU Tour!The purpose of the tour is to showcase innovative designs and offer examples to the public of what DADUs/AADUs can look like in Seattle. If you have a built project that you would like to submit for consideration and that meets all of the below criteria, please complete the Submission Form and return to Kirsten […]
