We are continuing our Survival 101 continuing education series with Photography for Architects being held at the AIA Arizona office on March 17th and March 24th.

Submissions wanted for the Annual 2010 AIA Arizona Photography Competition! Only AIA members can enter. Submit up to five entries for the cost of $25.00.

The month of March is Eco Month for the Arizona component of The American Institute of Architects.

It is critically important that your firm understand what owners want to hear, what is expected and how to stand out in a powerful way to win the project.

Register now for Structural Systems (formerly General Structures/Lateral Forces) classes.

Did you know that the average time a selection committee member spends reviewing a proposal is 3 minutes?

Come support AIA Arizona’s team in the IIDA Couture competition on Thursday, February 11, 2010 at 6:00p.m. at the Phoenix Art Museum.

Bring your laptop to this hands on seminar, and walk away with knowing how to set up social media sites for your company, creative ways to implement your marketing plan and how to use social media to your full advantage!

This seminar will merge the “tried and true” marketing practices that many firms have shelved for too long with Social Media tactics few firms have dared to dive into.

Make sure to mark your calendar for the following dates for the A.R.E. Seminar – Programming, Planning & Practice…

Attend this workshop and you will be equipped with the means to effectively position your business on top!

It has been a long time coming, but we finally have launched our new web site. We hope you find it easy to navigate, clean and informational. Click and share your thoughts!

We have finally created a LinkedIn Group for members of AIA Arizona. Connect with your component and other members. Click here to visit our group!

It’s that time of year again to send in art work created by your children. Kids 17 and younger are eligible.

This workshop will assist you in focusing on the strengths of your firm and allow you to maximize your marketing and business development efforts for 2010.

AIA Arizona is hosting a Panel Discussion to share opportunities for you to get involved within your community or the State Legislature and how to build a relationship with your elected officials.

Find out who the winners are of the AIA Arizona 2009 Design Awards and Special Awards! View photos and video from the awards gala too!

Do you need continuing education credits? Get a handful at our annual Procrastinator’s Day Seminar presented by Ron Blank & Associates.

Don’t miss out on our biggest event of the year! Mark your calendars for our 2009 Celebrate Architecture Gala being held September 26, 2009.

Registration is now open for one of our biggest events of the year! Don’t miss our 2009 State Conference, “The Next 50: A discourse on our urban landscape.” The event will be on Thursday, August 27, 2009 from 7:00AM – 7:00PM as The Buttes Conference Center in Tempe, Arizona. AIA members can earn up to [...]

If you haven’t done so already, make sure to follow our updates on Twitter! http://www.twitter.com/AIAARIZONA
We also have several Facebook groups and a fan page. Check them out and become a fan!

Date: Wednesday, June 24, 2009
Time: 8:00a.m. registration; 8:30-10:00 a.m. seminar
Cost: $10.00 members, $25.00 non-members
Place: AIA Arizona Offices
Questions: contact Tina Litteral, Hon. AIA, CAE.
Cont. Ed: Earn 1.5 AIA Learning Units
Many firms and sole practitioners are considering multiple strategies to stay viable in this challenging economy.  One of the strategies they are considering is merging with another [...]

The 2009-2010 AIA Arizona Firm Profile and Membership Directory is the exclusive source for the most-up-to-date information on all AIA Arizona members and architectural firms. Click here for details on how to advertise.

Date: Tuesday, May 19, 2009
Time: 8:00a.m. registration; 8:30 – 9:30a.m. seminar; 9:30a.m. – 11:00a.m. roundtable discussion
Cost: FREE for Members, $20.00 Non-Members
Place: AIA Arizona Offices
Questions: contact Tina Litteral, Hon. AIA, CAE.
Cont. Ed: Earn 1 AIA Learning Unit
* Continental breakfast will be provided.
The following topics will be discussed:
·    What is liability insurance and why do I need [...]

There are several technologies out there such as Google Analytics, Skype, WordPress, etc. that can not only save you money, but possibly make you more money.
•    Learn new business technology and software
•    Compare features and benefits of technology solutions
•    Calculate money saved by using new technology
Presented by Adrian Vender of eFusion Internet Marketing, LLC
Date: Wednesday, [...]

It’s that time of year again…Registration is now open for AIA Arizona’s 2009 Design Awards and Special Awards. Make sure to fill out your entry forms today!

Please join us this Sunday, April 26, 2009 from 10:00AM – 5:00PM for the annual AIA Phoenix Metro Home Tour. Click here for the list of homes and a ticket order form. Tickets are $22.00 in advance and $25.00 the day of the tour. You can purchase tickets the day of the tour at location [...]

Want to learn about new changes to the 2009 International Codes? Well, now is your chance. This seminar will cover the building codes, residential codes, fire codes, energy conservation codes, mechanical codes, plumbing codes and fuel gas codes changes. Presented By Kelly P. Reynolds & Associates, Inc.
Tuesday – April 28, 2009
1:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Walker [...]

It’s that time of year again…the 2009 AIA Arizona Photography Contest is asking for submissions of your best photos! The deadline for entries is Wednesday, April 22, 2009. Click here for submission requirements. Click here for an entry form.

Due to popular demand, we’ve added a second date for this seminar – Wednesday, April 22, 2009. The April 1st, 2009, seminar is full.
SketchUp is a 3D modeling program designed for architects and civil engineers and related professions. It is an intuitive, flexible and easy to use program. If you haven’t tapped into this resource [...]

“Social media” is a buzz phrase people are using left and right. I’m sure you are hearing people talk about Twitter, Facebook, Youtube, Flickr and blogs incessantly and you are waiting for someone to explain why you should start using these technologies. Well, if you want to know the answer, come to this seminar. You [...]

It’s already that time of year again when we need your business to fill out a profile for the AIA Arizona 2009 Directory. Please fill in the fields and click the button at the bottom of the document to send it directly to the publisher (not to us). These are due April 1, 2009.
Architecture Firm [...]

March is AIA Arizona’s “EcoMonth!” We have several building tours and lectures focused on the importantce of sustainability for FREE! These events are also open to the public! Check out the flyer for a list of dates and times!

Come join us this Friday, March 6, 2009 from 6:00PM – 9:00PM as we open our doors for Downtown Phoenix’s First Friday Art Walk. The AIA Arizona Gallery will be kicking off this month’s exhibition of the AIA Top Ten Green Projects awarded by the AIA National Committee on the Environment (COTE). There will be  [...]

Don’t miss your last chance to prepare for the LEED AP Exam under LEED-NC 2.2! You have until MARCH 31, 2009 to register for the LEED-NC 2.2 exam and must pass the exam by the end of JUNE 2009! AFTER JUNE 2009 THE EXAM REQUIREMENTS WILL CHANGE! The seminar will start at 7:30AM on Friday, [...]

“What Every Architect Needs to Know About the Lien Laws” will be held on Wednesday, February 25, 2009 from 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. at AIA Arizona’s office. Continental breakfast will be provided. The cost is $20.00 for AIA Members, $40.00 for Non-Members. Please RSVP by noon on Monday, February 23rd please fax registration form [...]

When: Wed, Feb 18, 2009 from 12:00PM – 1:00PM
Where: AIA Arizona Office (30 N. 3rd Avenue, Ste. 200, Phoenix, Arizona, 85003. Parking across the street and will be validated)
Presenter: Jim Kelley, AIA Arizona Affiliate Director, A&E hiring consultant for Aerotek. He will share his experience, perspective and best resume practices.
Cost: $10.00 AIA members, $25 Non-Members,  [...]

 
AIA Arizona is now on Twitter! Follow us (AIAARIZONA) and find out what’s going on within our component instantaneously! Don’t have a Twitter account? Make one! It’s a great way to stay in the loop quickly. You can even install an application to get “tweets” or messages to your phone!

 
Wednesday, February 11, 2009 from 8:00AM – 10:00AM, AIA Arizona is hosting a breakfast (FREE for members) for those that are either seeking work or are trying to keep their stuggling business alive. This breakfast is the kickoff to a year full of resources and programs that AIA Arizona is hosting to help you stay [...]

Register by February 17, 2009 for the AIA National Convention in San Fracisco, California and AIA members will receive an additional 5 percent discount off of your convention fees when you register using the promo code MEMBER. Convention fees are based on your registration category. This offer is valid for a limited time only and cannot [...]