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The Arizona House of Representatives proclaimed March 26, 2024, as American Institute of Architects (AIA) — Arizona Architects Advocacy Day! Watch the reading of the proclamation here! In collaboration with U.S. Green Building Council and NOMA Arizona, AIA Arizona members joined together at the Arizona State Capitol to participate in representing and advocating for the architecture profession. Members met with legislators and had the...

With extensive experience representing architecture firms and contractors, the attorneys of Clark Hill presented a three-part webinar series with need-to-know information for firms of all scales about contractual issues, intellectual property, and risk mitigation. The information will be valuable to not only firm leaders, but all professionals with an interest in practice management. June 25: Risk Mitigation: Important Contract Terms...

Join AIA Arizona and AIA Southern Arizona in congratulating member Ed Marley, FAIA! Ed is now part of a small group of AIA members recently elevated to the prestigious College of Fellows. AIA Fellows are recognized with the AIA’s highest membership honor for their exceptional work and contributions to architecture and society. Marley is the only Arizona-based architect to be elevated to...

The 33rd AIA Desert Classic Volleyball Tournament took place on April 27, 2024 and was a huge success! 36 teams made up from 28 different companies competed for 1st place, but RC Lurie ultimately took home the trophy with DHEngineering in 2nd place! Richärd Kennedy Architects embraced the Nostalgia theme with their Pac-Man costumes and props, making them the winners of...

Canstruction Phoenix Metro is a non-profit event that brings together creative minds for a friendly design competition. Each year, teams compete to create the most impressive sculptures made entirely out of canned food. After the event, all the food is donated to the St. Mary’s Food Bank to help fight hunger in our community. The 2024 theme was SUMMER SPORTS, in...

This interview with Omar Bailey, AIA, NOMA, was initially published by AIA Arizona in January 2024. Omar Bailey, AIA, NOMA, Senior Architect, Associate at Shepley Bulfinch in Phoenix, began a two-year term as the 2024-2025 president of the Arizona chapter of the National Organization of Minority Architects (NOMA) in January 2024. He succeeded Maurita Harris, AIA, NOMA in that role....