2024-05-08T22:05:47-04:00 https://archinect.com/news/article/150404215/washington-state-effectively-bans-fossil-fueled-appliances-in-new-construction Josh Niland 2023-11-30T13:39:00-05:00 >2023-12-04T13:43:09-05:00 <img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/c7/c7a9c9b9c6916317a378ae116504b752.jpg?fit=crop&auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=1200" border="0" /><em><p>It will soon become nearly impossible to install fossil-fueled appliances to heat new homes and businesses in Washington. [...] The codes will require new homes and buildings to meet the same total energy performance as those built with electric heat pumps while allowing builders flexibility to choose appliances. Basically, if builders choose gas appliances, they will need to make up the efficiency losses elsewhere in the construction.</p></em><br /><br /><p>The state&rsquo;s building code update puts them in league with California, Maryland, and major cities <a href="https://archinect.com/news/article/150290706/new-york-city-council-reaches-agreement-to-require-the-use-of-all-electric-heating-in-new-buildings" target="_blank">New York</a>, <a href="https://archinect.com/news/article/150311747/la-is-banning-the-gas-burner-in-favor-of-electric-appliances" target="_blank">Los Angeles</a>, and <a href="https://archinect.com/news/article/150359412/boston-has-officially-banned-fossil-fuels-in-all-new-city-owned-buildings" target="_blank">Boston</a> to have adopted similar policies.&nbsp;</p> <p>The new amendments offer a &ldquo;watered-down&rdquo; alternative to a proposed electric <a href="https://archinect.com/news/tag/2132562/heat-pumps" target="_blank">heat pump </a>mandate that was abandoned in the wake of a federal ruling against Berkeley, California&rsquo;s <a href="https://archinect.com/news/article/150162530/berkeley-s-natural-gas-ban-creates-a-chain-reaction-in-the-west" target="_blank">natural gas ban</a> from 2019.&nbsp;</p> <p>The state&rsquo;s building and construction industry is one of many being targeted by lawmakers in an effort to eliminate all greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.</p> https://archinect.com/news/article/150295332/20-highlighted-architecture-job-opportunities-in-the-seattle-area Katherine Guimapang 2022-01-20T15:06:00-05:00 >2024-03-15T01:45:58-04:00 <img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/57/57dc051cbe649f9f3680ea5727b42827.jpeg?fit=crop&auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=1200" border="0" /><p>Searching for a new job in 2022 in the Emerald City? The&nbsp;<a href="https://archinect.com/jobs" target="_blank">Archinect Job Board</a>&nbsp;features employment opportunities from hundreds of firms. For this week's curated jobs round-up, we're featuring 20 jobs from 9 firms based in the <a href="https://archinect.com/jobs/search?q=&amp;q_radius=25&amp;region_id=2176840&amp;location=Seattle%2C+WA%2C+US&amp;submit=Search" target="_blank">Seattle area</a>.&nbsp;</p> <p>As you prepare to find a new job, don't forget to check out helpful resources and articles from our&nbsp;<a href="https://archinect.com/news/tag/1448002/archinect-tips" target="_blank">Archinect Tips section</a>. From&nbsp;<a href="https://archinect.com/news/article/150239407/when-to-omit-a-job-from-your-resume" target="_blank">resume revamps</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://archinect.com/news/article/150166707/portfolio-tip-show-your-work" target="_blank">portfolio breakdowns</a>, and&nbsp;<a href="https://archinect.com/news/article/150237462/3-ways-to-rehearse-for-your-job-interview" target="_blank">virtual job interview tips</a>, our professional practice-focused editorial will keep you informed and ready to tackle the workforce.</p> Opportunities based in Seattle, WA <figure><p><a href="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/cc/cc53d939ecf105484fc55255cc93d7d9.jpeg?auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;w=1028" target="_blank"><img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/cc/cc53d939ecf105484fc55255cc93d7d9.jpeg?auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;w=514"></a></p><figcaption>Golden View Residence by Workshop AD. Image &copy; Kevin Scott</figcaption></figure><p><strong><a href="https://archinect.com/Workshop-AD" target="_blank">Workshop AD</a> seeks a <a href="https://archinect.com/jobs/entry/150292760/project-architect" target="_blank">Project Architect</a> and </strong><a href="https://archinect.com/jobs/entry/150292762/project-designer" target="_blank"><strong>Project Designer</strong></a></p> <p><strong>Details: </strong>"Our Seattle-based architecture practice is focused on compelling projects across a range of geographies and scales. We believe a workshop is not about a single voice, but a collective effort.&nbsp; We also believe in a workshop&rsquo;s most honorable commitments to material, craft, and exploration. This mo...</p>