Learn from the latest news and information from AIA Arizona, AIA Phoenix Metro, and AIA Southern Arizona.

AIA Arizona is pleased to launch its architecture firm directory, with more than 100 firms statewide! Click through, and see that each firm has its own directory web page. Where to find the directory on aia-arizona.org How has the directory information been collected? All photos, photo credits, logos, descriptive text, and contact information have been uploaded directly by each firm....

Entries are now accepted for all categories of the 2026 AIA Arizona Design Awards! The early bird deadline is Tuesday, July 14. The final extended deadline for all categories is Tuesday, July 21.  Visit the awards entry portal to begin your entry. To learn more about each category, you may access and download the awards guide PDF at this link....

Join us to celebrate Max Underwood, FAIA, the newest Fellow from AIA Arizona, who is retiring as President’s Professor at ASU. On the evening of Thursday, June 4, we will enjoy a lively reception, followed by an informal talk. Max will be in conversation about his career with Renee Cheng, FAIA, Dean of the Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts...

The 35th AIA Phoenix Metro Desert Classic Volleyball Tournament took place on May 2, 2026 and was a big success! 36 teams, representing 32 different firms and allied companies, competed for first place, but SmithGroup B took home the trophy with Team Block Parti A23 Studios in second place. Facings of America embraced the Cruise Hawaii theme with their Baywatch...

On Friday, April 24, Associate members and supporters of AIA Arizona gathered at Taliesin West for an afternoon of programming that featured a compelling series of presentations exploring radical optimism in the architecture and design profession, inspiring meaningful dialogue and fresh perspectives. The Gathering concluded with a self-guided tour and reception, offering attendees the opportunity to connect in such an iconic...

AIA Arizona offers ARE 5.0 Exam Prep courses throughout the year for emerging professionals working toward licensure. Courses, which vary from 5 to 8 weekly evening sessions, are facilitated by Arizona-based licensed architecture professionals in a group setting via Zoom. The next course will focus on the Construction & Evaluation exam, with five Thursday evening sessions starting May 7, 2026....