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On Thursday, February 12, a team of members and staff from AIA Arizona visited the offices of the U.S. Representatives and Senators from our state for the AIA’s annual Hill Day. This included the presidents and presidents-elect of AIA Arizona, AIA Phoenix Metro, and AIA Southern Arizona, who took part in the AIA Leadership Summit that included Hill Day. Overall,...

All are welcome to join AIA Phoenix Metro AIA10 for a tour of the AC Hotel in Old Town Scottsdale on Wednesday, March 11. The tour will be led by the design-build team which includes: Douglas Sydnor, FAIA, President at Douglas Sydnor Architect + Associates, Inc.; and Matt Halls, Project Manager at Okland Construction. The AC Hotel Scottsdale Old Town...

AIA Phoenix Metro’s Phoenix Community Connection is a forum for shared updates on events and initiatives at AIA Phoenix Metro, as well as AIA Arizona and AIA National. This forum aims to highlight the value of membership, showcase available resources, and outline meaningful ways to get involved as an AIA Phoenix Metro member. As the platform continues to evolve, AIA...

AIA Phoenix Metro was pleased to partner with the City of Phoenix in 2025 to host and produce a competition to create a new urban block typology that elevates civic identity, drives sustainable growth, and fosters an inclusive, 24-hour urban environment. Participants were asked to propose visionary, conceptual designs for one of three prominent parcels located at the southwest (SW),...

On Friday, February 27 join AIA Arizona Committee on the Environment (COTE) for a guided exploration of the Desert Botanical Garden, where attendees will deepen their understanding of Sonoran Desert ecology, plant adaptation, and conservation practices rooted in this region. Led by the design-build team, the tour will include the Exhibit Gallery, Ahearn Desert Learning Laboratory, and the Desert Learning...

AIA Phoenix Metro Women in Architecture is excited to partner with the National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) Greater Phoenix Chapter for a happy hour networking mixer. This event brings together professionals from both the design and construction industries, creating a unique opportunity to build relationships across disciplines that shape the built environment every day. Whether you work in...