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Highlight of the Week |
Congratulations to Sharon Egretta Sutton FAIA National 2011 Whitney M. Young, Jr. Award Recipient  The national American Institute of Architect's Board of Directors bestowed the Whitney M. Young, Jr. Award on architect and University of Washington professor Dr. Sharon Egretta Sutton FAIA, for her efforts to increase minority participation in the design professions and her advocacy on behalf of environmental and social justice. Established in 1972, the Whitney M. Young, Jr. Award has honored architects and organizations that exemplify the profession's proactive social mandate, ranging from issues such as affordable housing, minority inclusiveness, and access for persons with disabilities. Read more about her honor here. "Through both action and words, Dr. Sutton has inspired a generation of young people from a wide range of backgrounds to use their skills in service to their community through design," said Lisa Richmond, Executive Director of AIA Seattle. "We in Seattle have been fortunate to enjoy the benefits of Dr. Sutton's advocacy and leadership, and are so pleased that through this award that leadership will be shared across the country." Learn more on AIA Seattle's website, including Dr. Sutton's remarks on "Diversity Matters" at AIA Grassroots Leadership Conference 2006 here. |
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AIA Programs and Opportunities
AIA Seattle will close for the holidays at 3PM on December 23 and will reopen on January 4.
AIA Seattle invites applications from AIA Seattle Member Firms to exhibit their work and host the AIA Seattle booth at the 67th Anniversary Seattle Home Show, slated for February 19-27, 2011, at the Qwest Field Event Center. The signup application for the AIA Booth at the Seattle Home Show is available online.
Even though the ARE Prep Series has sold out, we are opening the five Structural Systems classes to three more people. Register here.
The December issue of Forum has arrived! Check your mailbox for this season's issue "Design Thinking in Infrastructure" featuring articles on district energy, sustainable transportation and an interview with James Corner about his plans to revitalize Seattle's waterfront.
Are you a firm interested in strengthening your relationships and gaining visibility with our membership? Consider becoming a 2011 AIA Seattle Corporate Allied Partner! Sponsorship opportunties available. Contact Stephanie Pure (206) 448-4838 ext. 103 for more information.
December 31 Deadline: Register for Tour of Architects. Presented by Seattle Homes and Lifestyles and Co-sponsored by AIA Seattle.
January 7 Deadline: AIA National 2011 Healthcare Design Awards.
January 10 Deadline: 2011 CAE Educational Facility Design Awards.
January 16: AIA Seattle/Northwest Home Open House Tour. Home designed by Olson Kundig Architects. Noon-3PM @ 7430 North Mercer Way, Mercer Island. |
Have you moved? Contact Debra Haraldson with your updated information.
Another way of updating your membership record is to log into the AIA National site and update it yourself. If you cannot log in, contact Debra. If you are unemployed, on medical disability, family leave or sabbatical, you may qualify for a dues adjustment for 2011. Complete this form and return it to Debra Haraldson for consideration. You must be a current member of AIA, with an invoice for 2011. |
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AIA Seattle Committee Meetings
December 28: Codes Committee. Noon @ Steelhead Diner.
January 4: Diversity Roundtable. 4PM @ AIA Seattle.
January 5: Small Firm Roundtable. Noon @ Studio Pacifica and Sheldon Architecture.
January 6: Practice Ethics Committee. Noon @ AIA Seattle. | |
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Member News |
ZGF Architects LLP has added 13 new employees to its Seattle office: Jerome Unterreiner; Brian van Stipdonk; Tammy Felker, AIA, RN, LEED AP; Philip Rothey, RIBA, LEED AP; Timothy Pfeiffer; Marcy Naismith; Daniel Brindisi, AIA, NCARB; Elisabeta Curea; Jessica Swann; and Masaye Harrison. We welcome Ben Llanes, Reid Middleton Inc., as our newest Allied Professional member. Tammie Schacher AIA has been selected as the next Executive Director for Explorations in Math.
AIA Seattle and the Northwest Institute for Architecture and Urban Studies in Italy (NIAUSI) congratulate architect Amanda Sturgeon AIA as the recipient of the first NIAUSI/AIA Seattle Chapter Joint Fellowship. Amanda will be investigating the enduring qualities of beauty, spirit and sustainability in the Civita region through the exploration of replicable patterns of biophilia - the relationships between people and nature. For more information, visit here. The DJC reports a 40-story residential tower at 2116 Fourth Ave. in Belltown designed by Weber Thompson received final land-use approval from the City of Seattle. The DJC also reports Prescott Development is moving ahead with Stone Way Village designed by Baylis Architects.
Are you a member, member firm, or AIA Seattle Corporate Allied Partner with news to share with our membership? Click here for instructions on how to submit to This Week in Design, our weekly Enews. |
| Advocacy and Public Affairs |
Do you have a burning public policy issue that you'd like to have reviewed by the AIA Seattle Public Policy Board? Our next Public Policy Board meeting is January 18, 2011. We will be posting the agenda on our website on January 11, 2011. Please send suggested items to Stephanie Pure by January 4, 2011. |
| In the Community |
January 6: Gallery opening at SRG Gallery featuring work by Jeff and Kay Benesi. 5-8PM.
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