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We had a fantastic evening at Norris Design for the AIA Phoenix Metro Annual Meeting & Holiday Celebration. From the Year in Review to Presidential Citations and the 2026 Board Elections, it was an inspiring night looking back—and looking ahead to what’s coming in 2026! And a special thank you to everyone who brought donations for the Arizona Humane Society—you...

AIA Arizona was honored to host a reception and thoughtful conversation with 2025 AIA National President Evelyn Lee, FAIA. In conversation with AIA Arizona Executive Director John Czarnecki, Evelyn offered remarks from her perspective as AIA President, sharing insights on leadership, innovation, and the future of architecture. Her thoughtful words left us energized and encouraged us to think boldly about...

In June, Arizona architect Edward T. Marley, FAIA, NCARB, LEED AP, was inaugurated as NCARB‘s 2025-2026 president at the 2025 Annual Business Meeting. With over four decades of experience in healthcare, hospitality, and educational design, Ed is passionate about laying a foundation for the next generation of architects and ensuring they have clear pathways into the profession. For the next...

On the evening of April 14, members of the architecture community gathered for a reception with the academic leaders of all three Arizona-based architecture schools. The following leaders of the architecture schools in Arizona shared about programming, student life and goals for the future success of emerging architects: Renee Cheng, FAIA, Dean of the Herberger Institute for Design and the...

It is my great honor and privilege to serve as the President of AIA Arizona in 2025. As we enter this new year, we embrace the opportunity to strengthen our profession, engage with our communities, and drive innovation in architecture. Our collective efforts continue to shape the future of the built environment in Arizona and beyond. First, I would like...