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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...

The AIA Phoenix Metro Custom Residential Architects Network (CRAN) got off to a great restart at the 2025 kickoff meeting at DWR in Scottsdale, June 26th, with a large number of attendees ranging from architecture students to AIA Fellows. AIA Phoenix Metro President Sue Gray, AIA, welcomed the audience, and AIA Arizona Executive Director John Czarnecki facilitated the discussion with...

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...

In this webinar, Kay Sargent, senior principal and director of thought leadership in HOK’s Interiors group, was in conversation with AIA Arizona Executive Director John Czarnecki. Based in Washington, D.C., Sargent brings four decades of design expertise to her newly released book, “Designing Neuroinclusive Workplaces: Advancing Sensory Processing and Cognitive Well-Being in the Built Environment” (Wiley). The future of the...

On Friday, April 25, Associate members of AIA Arizona gathered for an afternoon of programming and conversation that explored resilience within the architecture & design profession. This annual event was planned and produced by and for Associate members—emerging professionals who are on the path to licensure. Attendees heard insightful presentations from excellent speakers, and were able to connect with each other. Planning...

The 34th AIA Desert Classic Volleyball Tournament took place on April 26, 2025 and was a huge success! 36 teams made up from 30 different companies competed for 1st place, but RC Lurie Block Party ultimately took home the trophy with SmithGroup Purple Cobras in 2nd place! Richärd Kennedy Architects embraced the Villians theme with their Minions costumes and props, making...