March 2019, AIANWW News: Happy Spring… almost! Except for the recent snow and frigid temperatures, of course. Finally! We have help! Karen Bacon is officially on board as our “Coordinator”. She will be helping organize LU and news activities for us in the coming years. Her contact information is: Karen Bacon Section Coordinator, AIA […]
Advocacy Update – March 2019 Thursday, March 21, 2019 in For the Profession, For the Public, Home Page, Public Policy Board, Uncategorized Comments Off on Advocacy Update – March 2019FEDERAL NEWS AIA Grassroots An AIA Seattle contingent attended AIA’s Grassroots conference in Washington, D.C. this month and participated in Hill Day, where AIA members from across the nation head to Capitol Hill to meet with their legislators. AIA Seattle Board members Alissa Rupp FAIA and Margaret Knight AIA attended along with staff members Lisa […]
Celebrating Black History Month Tuesday, February 12, 2019 in Uncategorized Comments Off on Celebrating Black History MonthFebruary is Black History Month and this year’s theme, Black Migrations, emphasizes the movement of people of African descent to new destinations and subsequently to new social realities. This vision is especially relevant to the architectural profession, where people of color account for approximately 22% of the profession, with less than 10% identifying as Black, […]
goCstudio wins the 2018 Emerging Architect Award Thursday, December 20, 2018 in Uncategorized Comments Off on goCstudio wins the 2018 Emerging Architect AwardSeattle-based goCstudio has received the 2018 Emerging Architect Award from the Northwest and Pacific Region Chapter of the American Institute of Architects (AIA). This award recognizes emerging firms that are less than ten years old and that are challenging traditional perceptions and methods of architecture.
2018 AIAS Honor Award Winners Thursday, December 13, 2018 in For the Profession, For the Public, Home Page, Honor Awards, Uncategorized Comments Off on 2018 AIAS Honor Award WinnersCongratulations to the winners of the 2018 American Institute of Architecture Students (AIAS) Honor Awards! Each year the AIAS honors individuals and groups for their exemplary work in areas such as leadership, collaboration, scholarship and service.
2019 Project Management Series Tuesday, November 20, 2018 in Uncategorized Comments Off on 2019 Project Management SeriesAIA Seattle is proud to announce a new leadership and project management program, Getting it Done: The Business of Projects. Tailored to reflect the deep interdisciplinary collaboration that distinguishes architectural practice in our region, this four-part series will focus on project management and delivery from conception to completion, emphasizing the fundamentals of collaboration, communication, and […]
2018 Honor Awards Winners Tuesday, November 6, 2018 in For the Profession, For the Public, Honor Awards, Uncategorized Comments Off on 2018 Honor Awards WinnersSEATTLE, November 6, 2018—The American Institute of Architects (AIA) Seattle chapter hosted the 68th annual Honor Awards for Washington Architecture on November 5 to celebrate excellence in design. The distinguished jury included Sunil Bald (New York), Will Laufs (Berlin/New York), Andrea Love (Boston) and Dan Maginn FAIA (Kansas City). The event was moderated by Elizabeth […]
Displaced: Design for Inclusive Cities Winners Announced Wednesday, October 17, 2018 in Uncategorized Comments Off on Displaced: Design for Inclusive Cities Winners AnnouncedThe distinguished jury included Mayor Allan Ekberg (City of Tukwila), Charles Mudede (The Stranger), Cleo Barnett (Amplifier), Milenko Matanovic (Pomegranate Center and Institute for Everyday Democracy), Osama Quotah AIA (LMN Architects), Sergio Dávila (Metropolitan University, Mexico City) and Sheryl Cababa (Artefact). From 40 submittals, the jury chose 5 final award winners, with a diversity of […]
Advocacy Update – August 2018 Wednesday, August 22, 2018 in For the Profession, For the Public, Home Page, Public Policy Board, Uncategorized Comments Off on Advocacy Update – August 2018NATIONAL NEWS AIA Adds Voice in Opposition to Asbestos AIA National issued comments to the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Acting Administrator this month on asbestos, opposing a proposed new federal rule that would create a pathway to consider new uses of asbestos. AIA’s Sarah Dodge, Senior Vice President of Advocacy + Relationships, commented, “Either by […]
2018 Honor Awards Wednesday, August 1, 2018 in For the Profession, Honor Awards, Uncategorized Comments Off on 2018 Honor AwardsAs our region expands and our cities densify, we face challenges that innovative and human-centered design can address. Our community continues to prove that design has the power to affect positive change. This year, the Honor Awards celebrates and recognizes the diversity of perspectives, scales, and typologies that fuel transformation in our region. Live Event […]
