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A powerful day for architecture at the Arizona State Capitol. On Tuesday, March 17, in collaboration with NOMA Arizona, AIA Arizona members came together for Architects Advocacy Day—connecting with legislators and advocating for our profession. When architects engage in advocacy, we help shape the policies that impact our practice and reinforce the value of design in shaping the built environment....

A look at one of Old Town Scottsdale’s newest hospitality projects. On Wednesday, March 11, members and guests joined AIA Phoenix Metro AIA10 for a tour of the AC Hotel Scottsdale Old Town, guided by the design-build team from Douglas Sydnor Architect + Associates, Inc., Okland Construction, and Gensler, who shared insights into the design and construction of the project....

On Tuesday, March 24, all are welcome to join AIA Arizona Committee on the Environment (COTE) for a virtual roundtable discussion that will explore strategies for advancing Construction & Demolition (C&D) reuse and recycling in commercial projects. Through candid insights from public agencies, nonprofits, and collaborative initiatives, participants will explore how policy, market forces, and recovery systems influence what is...

All are welcome to join AIA Arizona Small Firm Exchange (SFx) for an inspiring panel on vision, resilience, and growth on the evening of Tuesday, March 31 at the AIA Arizona office in Phoenix. Four small firms founders in the Phoenix Metro area—each whom launched their respective firms within two years prior to the pandemic—come together for a candid conversation...

Architecture firms are often performing qualifying research and development (R&D) without fully realizing it. This session will provide a high-level overview of how design innovation, sustainability initiatives, and complex technical problem-solving may generate valuable federal and state R&D tax credits. All are welcome to join AIA Phoenix Metro in person at the AIA Arizona Office on Thursday, March 19, for...

All are welcome to join AIA Phoenix Metro Women in Architecture for a guided tour of the Glendale Civic Campus revitalization as it nears substantial completion. The project reimagines Glendale City Hall and Council Chambers, Murphy Park, and the Lowell E. Rogers Amphitheater through thoughtful interior and exterior renovations that strengthen civic identity and enhance the public realm. During the...