STATE 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 […]
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 […]
Announcing the 2019 Travel Scholarship Recipients Tuesday, March 26, 2019 in Uncategorized Comments Off on Announcing the 2019 Travel Scholarship RecipientsMost often, architecture begins with an invitation. Architects are selected by clients, who define the parameters and ambitions of the work. We inhabit a world largely built within this model, but what happens when architects are the ones who initiate work? As this year’s recipients of AIA Seattle’s Emerging Professionals Travel Scholarship, Jaclyn and Tristan […]
AHC Call for Board Members Thursday, March 21, 2019 in Uncategorized Comments Off on AHC Call for Board MembersThe Architecture for Health Committee is pleased to open the call for new members to its board for positions beginning in 2019. The committee is seeking two replacements this year: Architect member from Washington Affiliate member from Oregon Architect Board Member Erin Couch and Affiliate Board Member Trent Rehfeldt will be completing their terms in […]
