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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 Friday, March 6, members gathered at the AIA Arizona office in Phoenix for a half-day program geared toward AIA10 members (architects who became licensed within the past 10 years). The workshop included insightful presentations and conversation about what the early years of practice really look like—from professional liability and financial management to leadership growth, collaboration, and exploring alternate career...

Over the course of this three-part conversation series, we explored resilience in design through multiple, interconnected lenses. The discussions examined how the built environment can respond to natural disasters with adaptable, forward-thinking solutions; how equitable, trauma-informed design supports vulnerable populations and shapes more inclusive spaces; and how communities can come together to withstand and recover from both natural and human-made...

On Friday, March 7, members gathered at the AIA Arizona office in Phoenix for a half-day program geared toward AIA10 members (architects who became licensed within the past 10 years). The workshop included insightful presentations and conversation on the path to leadership, the architect’s seal, self-development as an architect, finances, and client relationships. Speakers included: Scroll down to see images...