NATIONAL 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 […]
Advocacy Update – July 2018 Thursday, July 26, 2018 in For the Profession, For the Public, Home Page, Public Policy Board, Uncategorized Comments Off on Advocacy Update – July 2018STATE NEWS I-1631 Reaches Ballot, Endorsements Sought The signature gathering effort for Washington Initiative 1631, which would establish a carbon fee to reduce incentives for fossil fuel use, generate funds to invest in renewable resources and promote energy efficiency, was successful. The measure will appear on the November 2018 ballot statewide. AIA Seattle’s Board of […]
Advocacy Update – June 2018 Thursday, June 28, 2018 in For the Profession, For the Public, Home Page, Public Policy Board, Uncategorized Comments Off on Advocacy Update – June 2018STATE NEWS Mass Timber AIA Washington Council submitted a proposal to the State Building Code Council (SBCC) in May to permit the use of mass timber in the construction of taller buildings. Proposals are currently being reviewed by the SBCC’s technical advisory groups, which will provide recommendations to the SBCC. AIAWA’s proposal is based on […]
Message to Members | AIA Seattle Voting at Conference Tuesday, June 19, 2018 in For the Profession, Uncategorized Comments Off on Message to Members | AIA Seattle Voting at ConferenceSEATTLE, June 19, 2019— AIA Seattle President Sidney Scarboro AIA will head to A’18: AIA Conference on Architecture in New York this week to represent our chapter at the Annual Business Meeting. The AIA Seattle Board reviewed all resolutions before the membership this year, and has recommended the following positions: Resolution 18-3: Diversity Pipeline and […]
AIA Seattle Endorses I-1631 to Establish a Fee on Carbon Emissions Friday, May 25, 2018 in Uncategorized Comments Off on AIA Seattle Endorses I-1631 to Establish a Fee on Carbon EmissionsAIA Seattle’s Board of Directors has endorsed Washington Initiative 1631, the Protect Washington Act, which would establish a carbon fee to reduce incentives for fossil fuel use, generate funds to invest in renewable resources and promote energy efficiency. I-1631 levies a fee on the production, distribution or use of fossil fuels based on how much […]
Welcome New 2018-19 Board of Directors Wednesday, May 23, 2018 in Uncategorized Comments Off on Welcome New 2018-19 Board of DirectorsAIA Seattle’s Board Nominating Committee is pleased to present this slate of accomplished members to fill open seats on our Board of Directors beginning September 1, 2018. Our nominating committee – Ron Rochon FAIA (Chair), Vicki Ha AIA, Stephen Jablonsky, Amy Janof AIA, and Tom Marseilles – solicited board nominations from the membership in January, and believes this slate of […]
AIA Seattle Announces 2018 Honorees Thursday, April 26, 2018 in Uncategorized Comments Off on AIA Seattle Announces 2018 HonoreesHonorees are nominated by their peers and selected by the Fellows & Honors committee each spring. AIA Seattle is delighted to recognize these recipients for their exceptional contributions to the profession and our community. Please join us in congratulating the 2018 Honorees! We will celebrate their achievements at the 2018 President’s Dinner on Saturday June 30, […]
Register Now for Our Upcoming Got Codes? Seminars Wednesday, March 28, 2018 in Uncategorized Comments Off on Register Now for Our Upcoming Got Codes? SeminarsJoin us for four upcoming sessions to learn from Code experts. All sessions will be held at Seattle City Hall, Bertha Knight Landes Room | 600 Fourth Ave, Seattle, WA 98104 Session 1 | Practical FHA-ADA-Accessibility Code Compliance May 23, 2018 | 8:30AM – 12:00PM // Class Credit: 3 LUs|HSW Session 2 | 5 Over 2 […]
In Honor of International Women’s Day 2018 Wednesday, March 7, 2018 in Uncategorized Comments Off on In Honor of International Women’s Day 2018This call to action is especially relevant to the architectural profession, where women account for approximately 25% of the profession and only 17% of firm leadership, according to data from the AIA. The AIA, as part of the global community, champions a culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion within the profession of architecture to create a […]
