Our March Advocacy Newsletter provides an overview of the 2022 state legislative session and a look ahead to next year. Thank you for those of you who engaged in advocacy on behalf of the profession during this year’s session!
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AIA|WA’s February Advocacy Newsletter is available HERE. In it you’ll find updates on the 2022 state legislative session, an opportunity to join the state’s Board for Architects, Washington’s College of Fellows awardee, AIA|WA’s newest board member, component updates, and more.
Kjell Anderson FAIA of LMN Architects has been elevated to AIA’s College of Fellows. AIA Fellows are recognized with the AIA’s highest membership honor for their exceptional work and contributions to architecture and society. Only three percent of the AIA members have this distinction. Kjell practices architecture and serves as…
The 2021 proposed Washington State Energy Code – Commercial will be voted on by the State Building Code Council (SBCC) on April 22. You can review the proposed changes here: summary / technical. If you would like to comment on any of the proposals, you may do so in several…
Washington State Commercial Energy Code – 2021 Code Overview The State Building Code Council (SBCC) is in the process of reviewing its Energy Technical Advisory Group’s proposals to update the state commercial energy code. The final vote will take place on April 22. In the meantime, you are able to…
The October 2021 edition of AIA|WA’s Advocacy Newsletter is available here. You’ll find information about AIA National’s participation at the international climate conference COP26; opportunities to participate in the 2022 State Legislative Session; opportunities for associates and small projects; the adoption of C-PACER in Washington counties; AIA Spokane’s new Executive…
The September 2021 edition of AIA|WA’s Advocacy Newsletter is available here. You’ll find information about Washington’s tax system overhaul; AIA’s Board Associates program; the 2021 Civic Design Awards winners; AIA Seattle’s new Executive Director; and more! As always, please let us know if you have questions or comments.
Washington’s tax system has been identified as the most regressive in the nation. To address this, in 2019 the State Legislature established a bipartisan Tax Structure Work Group to identify options to make Washington’s tax code more equitable, adequate, stable, and transparent. The Work Group has been conducting research, collecting…
Governor Inslee has issued a vaccine mandate for state employees. The mandate applies to any person engaged to work as an on-site contractor for a state agency, an education facility or a healthcare facility. Contractors must be fully vaccinated by Oct. 18 unless they are exempted for medical or religious…
The August edition of AIA|WA’s Advocacy Newsletter is available here. You’ll find information about Gov. Inslee’s vaccination mandate and how it impacts state contractors; a look at NOMA NW and AIA’s partnership with that organization; information on the dissolution of AIA’s regional structure; a look at the 2021 Civic Design…