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Jul 26

2019 Civic Design Awards Juror: Renee Y. Chow, AIA

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Renee Y. Chow, AIA, is professor of architecture and urban design at University of California Berkeley as well as founding principal of Studio URBIS. She is currently serving as the William W. Wurster acting dean at the College of Environmental Design. Both her practice and her research focus on the…

Jul 26

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2019 Civic Design Awards Juror: Mark Cavagnero, FAIA

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Mark Cavagnero, FAIA, founded Mark Cavagnero Associates in 1993, and has guided its growth into a design-centered practice serving clients internationally. His work embodies a timeless quality, visible in a broad range of renovation and new construction work. Mark is focused on creating tangible spaces that encourage the ephemeral aspects…

Apr 23

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Governor Inslee signs AIA|WA legislation

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On April 19, Gov. Jay Inslee signed HB 1148, AIA Washington Council's signature legislation this session. The bill addresses NCARB-approved changes to the path to licensure, including eliminating a year of AXP electives and allowing all candidates to complete the experience and testing portions of licensure non-sequentially. In addition, the…

Apr 11

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2019 Legislative Session – Final Stretch

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April 17, 2019 We are nearing the end of this year's legislative session in Olympia. April 17 is the deadline for bills that have already passed out of one house to pass out of their second house. There is an exception for bills that impact the budget; these have no…

Oct 15

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AIA Washington Council Endorses I-1631

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AIA Washington Council 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. AIA Washington Council believes we have a moral responsibility to protect future generations by…

May 03

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Washington State Women’s Commission Seeks Applicants

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The newly-established Washington State Women’s Commission is now accepting applications from individuals interested in working to address problems that contribute to inequality for women in the workplace and society. The commission will also make regular recommendations to the Legislature and the Governor based on their research, deliberations, and public input.…

May 03

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Next City’s Vanguard Conference

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Next City’s Vanguard Conference is an experiential urban leadership gathering of the best and brightest young urban leaders working to improve cities across sectors, including urban planning, community development, entrepreneurship, government, transportation, sustainability, design, art and media. The Vanguard Conference welcomes entrepreneurs, community developers, activists, artists, designers, urban planners and sustainability experts…

Nov 15

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Hirst Decision Background

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The Hirst Decision In October 2016, a 6-3 ruling by the Washington State Supreme Court changed how counties decide to approve or deny building permits that use wells for a water source. In Whatcom County vs. Hirst, Futurewise, et al., the court ruled that the county failed to comply with…

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2019 Civic Design Awards Juror: Renee Y. Chow, AIA

2019 Civic Design Awards Juror: Mark Cavagnero, FAIA

Governor Inslee signs AIA|WA legislation

2019 Legislative Session – Final Stretch

AIA Washington Council Endorses I-1631

Washington State Women’s Commission Seeks Applicants

Next City’s Vanguard Conference

Hirst Decision Background

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