AIA Phoenix Metro

AIA Phoenix Metro Local Chapter of the American Institute of Architects.

AIA Phoenix Metro is the active voice for the profession and the value of Architecture through advocacy, communication and education of its members.

All are welcome to join us in-person September 29 for the AIA Arizona State Legislative Forum at DLR Group in Phoenix. R...
09/16/2026

All are welcome to join us in-person September 29 for the AIA Arizona State Legislative Forum at DLR Group in Phoenix. RSVP here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/aia-arizona-state-legislative-forum-tickets-1999615098588?clickid=clk_o5doXbH1eAHAtE&aff_sub=clk_B7x0HwbrPbpVie

AIA Arizona supports state policies that protect the health, safety, and welfare of the public, as well as strengthen the design and construction industry.

Moderated by Christian Solorio, AIA, the following representatives will be in conversation to address the architecture community:
✨Sen. Flavio Bravo District 26: Phoenix / Glendale
✨Sen. Analise Ortiz District 24: Maryvale/ Glendale
✨Armando Montero House Candidate District 12: Phoenix / Tempe / Chandler

This event is free for all AIA Members. Non-members can register for $10.
RSVP here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/aia-arizona-state-legislative-forum-tickets-1999615098588?clickid=clk_o5doXbH1eAHAtE&aff_sub=clk_B7x0HwbrPbpVie

ONE week from today! Join us on Tuesday, September 22 for an interactive workshop that brings current ASU sustainability...
09/15/2026

ONE week from today! Join us on Tuesday, September 22 for an interactive workshop that brings current ASU sustainability research into conversation with built environment professionals. Presented by the AIA Arizona Committee on the Environment (COTE), the workshop offers an opportunity to engage directly with researchers and explore how emerging ideas in sustainability can inform and advance practice. Register here: https://tinyurl.com/4vxpfah5

Attendees will hear from ASU faculty and PhD researchers whose work spans multiple scales of the built environment, from building design and performance to urban systems and infrastructure. Following the presentations, participants will break into small groups led by ASU researchers to explore a critical question: How can we move promising research from the university into the real world?

Together, we’ll examine the challenges associated with translating research into professional practice and identify opportunities to overcome barriers, build stronger connections between academia and industry, and advance more sustainable approaches to the built environment.

Tuesday, September 22
4:30PM - Networking/Check-in
4:45 to 6:00PM - Workshop

Attendees of this workshop will receive 1.5 HSW LU from AIA.

All are welcome to attend. This workshop is $10 for all AIA members (Architects, Associates and Allied). Non-members can attend for $25. Please register in advance here: https://tinyurl.com/4vxpfah5

NOTE: Parking fees are the responsibility of the attendee at this event. AIA Arizona will not reimburse attendee parking fees at ASU.

On Thursday evening members gathered at Kitchell in Phoenix for an Advancing Architects presentation from AIA10 members ...
09/11/2026

On Thursday evening members gathered at Kitchell in Phoenix for an Advancing Architects presentation from AIA10 members who within their first 10 years of licensure, are already making a meaningful impact on the profession and shaping the built environment through innovative design and leadership. Each designer showcased their work and career trajectory.

Featured presenters included:
Kelsey Ahumada, AIA
Sergio Carrasco, AIA
Shawn Curtis, AIA
Allison Magley, AIA
Cassandra Updike, AIA

Join us online Wednesday, October 7 at 12 Noon via Zoom, for the first session of a three-part Conversation Series focus...
09/09/2026

Join us online Wednesday, October 7 at 12 Noon via Zoom, for the first session of a three-part Conversation Series focused on shaping the architectural workforce, presented by AIA Phoenix Metro AIA10.

RSVP here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ScQYDl76SyuKONtIzrHsAQ #/registration

The Role of AI in Practice. Artificial intelligence is rapidly changing the way architects work. This virtual discussion will explore both the opportunities and challenges AI presents for the profession. The panelists will also look beyond productivity to consider the broader implications of AI adoption, including workforce impacts, technology investments, energy consumption, and will also consider how architectural education and professional practice can evolve to prepare the next generation of architects for an AI-enabled future while strengthening the critical thinking, technical knowledge, collaboration, and professional judgment that define the profession.

The goal is not simply to ask what AI can do, but how architects can use it responsibly, critically, and effectively to shape the future of practice.

Moderated by Riley Hausman, AIA, Architect at Corgan, the panel will include:
✨Kathy Hancox, AIA, Principal at HK Associates
✨Philip Horton, Assoc. AIA, Co-Director of the Center of Building Innovation (CoBI) and Clinical Associate Professor of Architecture at ASU
✨Chad Speas, AIA, Vice President and Director of Practice Technology at Corgan

This session is eligible for 1.0 LU from AIA.

Free for all to attend. Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ScQYDl76SyuKONtIzrHsAQ #/registration

All are welcome for an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of the expansion of HonorHealth Deer Valley Medical Center in Ph...
09/04/2026

All are welcome for an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of the expansion of HonorHealth Deer Valley Medical Center in Phoenix, presented by the AIA Phoenix Metro Academy of Architecture for Health (AAH) Committee.

RSVP here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/honorhealth-deer-valley-medical-center-expansion-tour-tickets-1999619061441?aff=oddtdtcreator

Led by the project team, including architects from Cuningham Group, contractors from Okland Construction, and engineers from DH Engineering and PK Associates Structural Engineers, this guided tour will provide a unique opportunity to experience the project firsthand and gain insight into the design, planning, and delivery of a major healthcare campus expansion. Attendees will explore the multiphase development and learn how the project is transforming the medical center to support the evolving needs of patients, providers, and the surrounding community.

Attendees will receive 1.0 HSW LU from AIA.

This event is $10 for all AIA members (Architects, Associates and Allied). Non-members can attend for $25. Please register in advance as space is limited.

All are welcome to join us in-person September 29 for the AIA Arizona State Legislative Forum at DLR Group in Phoenix.AI...
09/02/2026

All are welcome to join us in-person September 29 for the AIA Arizona State Legislative Forum at DLR Group in Phoenix.

AIA Arizona supports state policies that protect the health, safety, and welfare of the public, as well as strengthen the design and construction industry.

Moderated by Christian Solorio, AIA, the following representatives will be in conversation to address the architecture community:
✨Sen. Flavio Bravo District 26: Phoenix / Glendale
✨Sen. Analise Ortiz District 24: Maryvale/ Glendale
✨Armando Montero House Candidate District 12: Phoenix / Tempe / Chandler

This event is free for all AIA Members. Non-members can register for $20.

Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/aia-arizona-state-legislative-forum-tickets-1999615098588

All are welcome to join us in celebrating Pride Month with an evening of connection, community, and good conversation! P...
09/02/2026

All are welcome to join us in celebrating Pride Month with an evening of connection, community, and good conversation! Presented by AIA Phoenix Metro Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging (EDIB) Committee, this happy hour is an opportunity for members, colleagues, and friends to come together, build relationships, and celebrate the LGBTQ+ community and its contributions to architecture and the built environment.

RSVP here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pride-month-happy-hour-an-edib-networking-event-registration-1999399076460

Royale Kitchen + Cocktails | 635 W Glenrosa Ave, Phoenix
5:30pm to 7:00pm

The event is free for members (Architect, Associate, and Allied). Non-members are welcome to attend for $10. Please RSVP in advance.

Come as you are, bring a colleague, and raise a glass with us as we celebrate pride, belonging, and community.

All are welcome!

All are welcome to join us on Wednesday, September 30 for a casual social gathering with AIA Phoenix Metro Women in Arch...
08/31/2026

All are welcome to join us on Wednesday, September 30 for a casual social gathering with AIA Phoenix Metro Women in Architecture at OHSO Brewery + Distillery - Paradise Valley in Phoenix. This will be a great opportunity to meet and network with women in all stages and areas of the architecture profession.

RSVP here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/aia-phoenix-metro-women-in-architecture-happy-hour-tickets-1999289926991

OHSO Brewery + Distillery - Paradise Valley
10810 N Tatum Blvd, Phoenix, AZ 85028
5:30PM to 7:00PM

Free for all AIA Members (AIA, Associate, Allied). Non-members can attend for $15.

All are welcome for an inside look at Temple Chai’s new Scottsdale synagogue campus, designed by Jones Studio. Rooted in...
08/27/2026

All are welcome for an inside look at Temple Chai’s new Scottsdale synagogue campus, designed by Jones Studio. Rooted in Jewish tradition and responsive to the Sonoran Desert landscape, the campus brings worship, education, and community life together through a thoughtful connection of indoor and outdoor spaces to support gathering, interaction, and a sense of belonging. Presented by the AIA Phoenix Metro Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging (EDIB) Committee, join us Thursday, September 24 at 4pm.

Led by architects from Jones Studio, the tour will explore the design process and the ways’ cultural identity, place, and security informed the project. Highlights will include the sanctuary, classrooms, art room, playgrounds, a community corridor, gardens, courtyards, and flexible gathering spaces.

Attendees will discover how the design creates a welcoming environment that reflects Temple Chai’s traditions while supporting the evolving needs of its community.

Attendees will receive 1.0 HSW LU from AIA.

This event is $10 for all AIA members (Architects, Associates and Allied). Non-members can attend for $25. Please RSVP in advance, as space is limited: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/temple-chai-tour-an-aia-phoenix-metro-edib-event-tickets-1997620329179

All are welcome, Thursday, September 10 as we highlight AIA10 members who, within their first 10 years of licensure, are...
08/24/2026

All are welcome, Thursday, September 10 as we highlight AIA10 members who, within their first 10 years of licensure, are already making a meaningful impact on the profession and shaping the built environment through innovative design and leadership. RSVP here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/aia10-advancing-architects-reception-and-presentation-tickets-1996518692153

📍 See Kitchell’s new office in Phoenix! 2231 E. Camelback Road, Phoenix.

The evening will begin with a reception at 5:30 PM, offering attendees an opportunity to network with peers, colleagues, and industry professionals. The program will then feature presentations showcasing each designer’s work and career trajectory, providing insight into the diverse paths and perspectives guiding the future of architecture.

Featured presenters include:
✨Kelsey Ahumada AIA, Managing Principal and Owner of Portica Architecture
✨Sergio Carrasco, AIA, Associate at Holly Street Studio
✨Shawn Curtis, AIA, Project Manager at KEPHART
✨Allison Magley, AIA, Design Construction Integrator and Architect at Skanska
✨Cassandra Updike, AIA, Principal at Cornerstone Architecture + Design

Free to attend for all AIA members (Architect, Associate, Allied). $10 for non-members. Please register in advance here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/aia10-advancing-architects-reception-and-presentation-tickets-1996518692153

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