AIA Arizona

AIA Arizona The Arizona state component of The American Institute of Architects (AIA).

All are welcome to an evening reception for alumni of all Arizona schools of architecture as well as Arizona-based archi...
05/29/2026

All are welcome to an evening reception for alumni of all Arizona schools of architecture as well as Arizona-based architecture professionals. Connect and network with your Arizona peers on the first night of AIA26 in San Diego.

Thank you to the Design School at ASU and University of Arizona CAPLA for co-hosting this reception! AIA Arizona is pleased to sponsor.

When: Wednesday, June 10 from 5pm to 7pm
Where: Knotty Barrel, 844 Market Street, San Diego

The reception is free to attend, but advance registration is requested for all attendees. RSVP here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/arizona-alumni-and-professional-reception-at-aia26-tickets-1986784125803

Highlights from the 2026 Architectural Archives Event at Papago Golf Club!This year’s program explored Mill Avenue: Deve...
05/28/2026

Highlights from the 2026 Architectural Archives Event at Papago Golf Club!

This year’s program explored Mill Avenue: Development to Revitalization Over the Decades, featuring a thoughtful panel discussion on the district’s evolution—balancing preservation, growth, and the stories that continue to shape its identity.

Moderated by Vic Linoff, panelists Bob Hershberger, FAIA, Stu Seifer, and Mark Vinson, FAIA, shared insights on the pressures for change and the enduring character of this iconic corridor.

Hosted by AIA Arizona and the Arizona Architecture Foundation Architectural Archives Committee.
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1. Panelists from left: Stu Seifer, Mark Vinson, FAIA, and Bob Hershberger, FAIA.
2. Attendees at the 2026 Architectural Archives Event at Papago Golf Club.
3. Bob Hershberger, FAIA, introduces the event.
4. Attendees at the 2026 Architectural Archives Event at Papago Golf Club.
5. Panelists from left: Stu Seifer, Mark Vinson, FAIA, and Bob Hershberger, FAIA.
6. From left: AIA Arizona Executive Director John Czarnecki; Patrick Panetta, FAIA; Michael Jacobs, AIA; John Kane, FAIA; and Jeremy Gustafson. 
7. From left: Haley Allen, AIA; Diane Jacobs, FAIA; and Elaine Becherer, Assoc. AIA.
8. From left: Rob Burgheimer, AIA; Sue Gray, AIA; and Nelson Gray, Assoc. AIA.
9. Anissa Rasheta and Arizona Architecture Foundation President Caroline Lobo, AIA.

On Wednesday afternoon, members and guests attended an exclusive tour of the newly renovated Peoria City Council Chamber...
05/22/2026

On Wednesday afternoon, members and guests attended an exclusive tour of the newly renovated Peoria City Council Chamber! Thank you to MOR Studio, the City of Peoria, and Haydon Construction for showcasing a brighter, more accessible, and future-ready civic space designed to support community connection and engagement.

In this special webinar on June 16, learn from the architects of three recent winners of the SRP (Salt River Project) Su...
05/19/2026

In this special webinar on June 16, learn from the architects of three recent winners of the SRP (Salt River Project) Sustainable Design Award presented by AIA Arizona. Each will describe how they applied principles of the AIA Framework for Design Excellence. Projects range from the Sonoran Desert Passive House in Tucson by David Brubaker, AIA, to the TSG Foundation Center for Spiritual Development by Grace Design Studios and the University of Arizona Applied Research Building by SmithGroup.

Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_LN3QS-ffTfyWYWLK-M6TmQ #/registration

The session will be recorded for viewing later at any time. Viewers of the live webinar will earn 1.0 HSW LU from AIA.

05/18/2026

🎉 AIA Arizona is pleased to launch its architecture firm directory, with more than 100 firms statewide! Check it out at the LINK IN BIO, and see that each firm has its own directory web page. Firms are listed alphabetically, and viewers can search for firms by location, project typologies, and keywords (such as firm names). Being listed in this directory is a benefit of AIA Architect membership in Arizona.

🚨🏛️ Don’t see your firm? It’s not too late. Submit your listing by clicking the “Submit Architecture Firm” button at the bottom of the directory page!

directory

On May 14, members of the AIA Arizona Committee on the Environment (COTE), AIA Arizona Government Affairs Committee, and...
05/18/2026

On May 14, members of the AIA Arizona Committee on the Environment (COTE), AIA Arizona Government Affairs Committee, and AIA Phoenix Metro AIA10 gathered for a happy hour at the Churchill in Phoenix. This informal reception brought together individuals who are passionate about sustainability and community impact. Swipe to see images of the evening.

AIA Arizona is pleased to launch its architecture firm directory, with more than 100 firms statewide! Check it out at th...
05/18/2026

AIA Arizona is pleased to launch its architecture firm directory, with more than 100 firms statewide! Check it out at the following link, and see that each firm has its own directory web page: https://aia-arizona.org/architect/

Firms are listed alphabetically, and viewers can search for firms by location, project typologies, and keywords (such as firm names). Being listed in this directory is a benefit of AIA Architect membership in Arizona. On the directory home page, the public is made aware that “No matter the firm size, each firm in the directory has at least one AIA-member licensed architect.”

For more details, please visit the AIA Arizona website: https://aia-arizona.org/aia-arizona-launches-architecture-firm-directory/

On Friday, hosted a lunch celebration for Max Underwood, FAIA, who is retiring as President’s Professor at ASU. Max is ...
05/16/2026

On Friday, hosted a lunch celebration for Max Underwood, FAIA, who is retiring as President’s Professor at ASU. Max is also the newest Fellow of AIA Arizona. A number of leaders at the school, colleagues, and former students spoke about Underwood. And Max expressed his thoughts and appreciation as well before receiving a standing ovation.

AIA Arizona will recognize Underwood at an evening reception at DLR Group on June 4. See link in bio to RSVP for that evening.
Swipe to see photos:
1: Underwood speaking to the attendees
2: Renee Cheng, FAIA, dean of the Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts and senior vice provost at ASU
3. Darren Petrucci, AIA
4. Underwood
5. Underwood and AIA Arizona Executive Director John Czarnecki

Entries are now accepted for all categories of the 2026 AIA Arizona Design Awards! The early bird deadline is Tuesday, J...
05/12/2026

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 here to begin your entry: https://arizonaaia.submittable.com/submit
To learn more about each category, you may access and download the awards guide PDF here: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/zic3tlohkdnzb5in4lamr/pdf2026V1.pdf?rlkey=j6s5jol0tha92g6zm8271nm6h&e=1&st=thlzkaih&dl=0

Entrants from the Southern Arizona (Tucson-area) chapter in the following four categories—Distinguished Architecture, Interior Architecture, Component Design, and Unbuilt—will enter their projects through this site for consideration in both the AIA Arizona (state) Design Awards and the AIA Southern Arizona (chapter) Design Awards.

Entrants in the following three categories: Distinguished Architecture, Interior Architecture, and Unbuilt will be required to include project information for at least three of the 10 principles of the AIA Framework for Design Excellence. The Framework questions are integrated within this entry site.

Winners will be notified by mid-September, and will be honored at the AIA Arizona Awards Gala at the Heard Museum on Saturday, November 14, 2026.

Information on sponsorship opportunities for both the awards gala (Nov. 14) and the state conference (Oct. 23) is seen here: https://aia-arizona.org/sponsor/ -gala
Sponsors can make their commitments at any time.

Questions on the award submittal process and this platform? Contact AIA Arizona Executive Director John Czarnecki, at [email protected].

View all winners in Project categories from the past four years here: https://aia-arizona.org/awards/

View the recent winners of the Practice categories here: https://aia-arizona.org/practice-awards/

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