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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...

Join Join AIA Phoenix Metro Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging (EDIB) Committee + NOMA Arizona on Thursday, February 19 at skoop Premium Ice Cream in Scottsdale, to meet and mingle with the EDIB committee and network with other architecture professionals from AIA and NOMA while enjoying a sweet treat. skoop Premium Ice Cream by Debartolo Architects, received an Honor Award...

The healthcare industry is under tremendous strain—more so than ever—due to market forces that include workforce shortages, financial pressures, and the results of geographic, treatment, and affordability gaps. On Wednesday, February 18, the AIA Phoenix Metro Academy of Architecture for Health (AAH) will host a panel discussion with local health industry leaders as they share their perspectives on what is keeping them...

This event is SOLD OUT! On Friday, April 24, Associate members of AIA Arizona will be gathering at Taliesin West for an afternoon of programming and conversation that will explore radical optimism within the architecture & design profession. This is the annual event that is planned and produced by and for Associate members—emerging professionals who are on the path to...