Written by Kevin Daniels
As preservationists, we share a common love for the built environment and for all the rich and diverse cultural heritage stories that go along with it. Many of us have been involved in battles to save a piece of architectural heritage that we personally hold dear; most of us have also felt [...]
We received this volunteer position notice from the Clinton Foundation. For more information, questions, or to apply online, candidates should visit their website at http://careers-clintonfoundation.icims.com/jobs/1516/job. The job description follows, any other questions you will need to contact the Clinton Foundation directly – we only have this information.
The Disaster Preparedness & Response Committee at AIA Seattle and the Structural Engineers of Washington are offering the (4-hour) ATC-45 Building Evaluation after Flood & Windstorms class at a very affordable rate on Monday December 7th in Seattle.
Given the damaging storms of 2007 and 2008 and the pending risk to the Howard Hansen Dam/ Green [...]
Please support of a great cause – Habitat for Humanity of Seattle/South King County is holding their first annual Build-a-thon between September 19th and October 3rd, and they need our support.
ORA and HyBrid Architects have formed a team that will be working on a Habitat home in Pacific this Saturday September 26, [...]
Looking for a work day
Our membership has be invited to join Habit for Humanity’s Build-a-thon that will be taking place Sept. 19th – Oct. 3rd. You can either join the team “Building Together” or participate individually. For more information, go to: www.habitatbuildathon.org
We are currently working with the Seattle-based Non-Profit Jua Lekundu, an organization working towards the creation of a Neighborhood Center in Arusha, Tanzania. Their long term goal is to create a complex of buildings that would be an anchor for the community, including a solar well, school, medical clinic, teaching farm, and residences for volunteers.
Our [...]
TEAM COORDINATION MEETING: Monday, June 1st from 6-7 at Miller Community Center on Capitol Hill. (http://www.seattle.gov/parks/Centers/Miller/directions.htm).
School and Vocational Training Center
San Miguel Escobar, Guatemala
Architects without Borders-Seattle has been asked to collaborate on the design of a new school complex and vocational training center in San Miguel Escobar, Guatemala. We will be working with the community of [...]
Design Making Change Exhibition: March 17th to April 30th, AIA Seattle (1911 1st Ave.). Opening Reception on April 2nd.
Come Join us for the opening of this Exhibit on April 2nd from 5 to 7pm at the AIA Seattle. AWB-Seattle projects are featured. For more more information, please see the poster. Spread the [...]
Hurricane Katrina Relief Work
Ninth Ward, New Orleans
AIA Seattle and Kevin Daniels invite you to join a group of fellow architects and preservationists as they head down to the Big Easy to work on damaged historic home in the Holy Cross neighborhood of New Orleans.
When: April 13th – 19th
Where: New Orleans
Why: Hurricane [...]