Resource Groups

How they help & how you can join:

Resource Groups (RG's) are informed of the substantive and political ramifications of the issues facing architects through conference calls. With that knowledge, members of the Resource Groups pledge to review legislation dealing and give immediate feedback to the AIA|WA. That feedback can take the form of questions, opinions, or shared experiences. The AIA|WA then uses this feedback to form a postion on bills. There are six RG's based on interest areas. You can read detailed descriptions below about each of the groups.

You can join any group at any time. Contact the AIA|WA at stephanie@aiawa.org, or info@aiawa.org, or 360.943.6012 about signing up.

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Codes & Energy

Codes and Standards

The Council supports the adoption and enforcement of consensus codes and standards that are the product of informed education, research, and review.

Energy

The Council supports policies that provide for continued aggressive energy conservation, including building modifications to promote more efficient energy use consistent with principles of sustainable design.

Sustainable Design

Regulatory Reform

The Council believes the protection of the environment and the development of a healthy economy are compatible objectives that can be met by improving the way land use is regulated.

Sustainable Design

The Council supports the principles of Sustainable Design as a means to sustain and improve the environment, and the role of the architect in preserving and protecting our planet from environmental damage.

School Construction

The Council believes that efficiency and quality in school design and construction are important goals. The Council supports adequate state assistance for funding school construction.