Women in Architecture

Committees for Women in Architecture are active in both the AIA Phoenix Metro and the AIA Southern Arizona chapters. All members—Architects, Associates, and Allied members across all career stages and generations—are welcome to participate.

The AIA Phoenix Metro Women in Architecture committee’s mission is to promote, encourage, and progress the role of women within the architectural profession through fostering community, fellowship, and education. In Phoenix Metro, Women in Architecture holds monthly meetings.

For forthcoming events, see the lower-left corner of this screen. Click on the event title to learn more and RSVP.

Photo (left): Leadership of AIA Phoenix Metro Women in Architecture gathered together.

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02/10/26

AIA Southern Arizona Women in Architecture Celebrates Women’s History Month

All are welcome for a special Women’s History Month celebration featuring two of Arizona’s most influential architectural leaders. Hear from 2025 AIA Arizona Medal honoree Teresa Rosano, AIA, and AIA Arizona Chairman’s Award honoree Kathy Hancox, AIA, as they sit down in conversation with 2025 AIA Southern Arizona President Laura Vertes, AIA. Presented by AIA Southern Arizona Women in Architecture,

07/31/25

Design for Accessibility: Beyond the Code

On Wednesday, July 30, in celebration of Disability Pride Month, members and students joined AIA Phoenix Metro Women in Architecture and the Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging (EDIB) Committee for an insightful panel on Design for Accessibility: Beyond the Code and a tour of Ability360 Sports and Fitness Center. This was an engaging discussion on designing for accessibility—the panelists expertise

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