activities · 15
what they do
direct service · 11
- Annual Conferences and GatheringsOrganizes annual events such as the AIA Arizona State Conference to bring together members for learning, networking, and celebrating achievements in the architectural community.
- Architectural Tours and Site Visits Architectural Site and Studio ToursOrganizes tours of significant architectural sites, such as the Prescott Post Office and Federal Courthouse, and construction tours of new developments like Sprouts Headquarters.
- Awards and Recognition Programs Architecture and Engineering Design AwardsRecognizes excellence in architecture through programs such as the Southern Arizona Design Awards and by celebrating members elevated to the AIA College of Fellows.
- Conferences and Awards GalasOrganizes and hosts annual state conferences, associates gatherings for emerging professionals, and design awards galas to recognize excellence in architecture and celebrate award winners.
- Educational Tours and Site Visits Architectural Site and Studio ToursHosts tours of significant architectural sites, such as the restored Prescott Post Office and Federal Courthouse and construction tours of new facilities like Sprouts Headquarters, often providing Health, Safety, and Welfare Learning Unit (HSW LU) credit for members.
- Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging (EDIB) Initiatives Professional Association Chapter ProgrammingHosts events and webinars focused on promoting equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging within the architecture profession, including discussions on equitable compensation and preservation.
- Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging (EDIB) Initiatives Professional Association Chapter ProgrammingHosts events and webinars focused on promoting equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging within the architecture profession, including discussions on equitable compensation for women in architecture and equity in preservation.
- Networking and Community Events Industry Conference & Networking EventsOrganizes various networking events for architecture professionals, including receptions for alumni and industry members, quarterly meetings for specialized academies, and social gatherings like the Desert Classic Sand Volleyball Tournament and AEC networking events.
- Networking and Community Events Industry Conference & Networking EventsOrganizes various networking events for architects, emerging professionals, and members of the broader AEC industry, including happy hours, social gatherings, and an annual sand volleyball tournament.
- Recognition of Professional Achievements Architecture and Engineering Design AwardsRecognizes members for significant contributions to architecture, such as elevation to the AIA College of Fellows.
- Specialized Academy Meetings Industry Conference & Networking EventsHosts regular meetings for specialized groups like the Academy of Architecture for Health (AAH), fostering discussion and collaboration on specific architectural topics.
advocacy · 2
- Advocacy for the Architecture Profession Healthcare Professional AdvocacyEngages in advocacy efforts at both state and national levels, including Architects Advocacy Day to connect with state legislators and participation in the AIA's annual Hill Day to advocate for the profession with U.S. Representatives and Senators.
- Advocacy for the Architecture Profession Healthcare Professional AdvocacyEngages in advocacy efforts, including Architects Advocacy Day and AIA's annual Hill Day, where members meet with legislators to promote the interests of the architecture profession.
capacity building · 2
- Professional Development and Licensure Support Architectural Licensure and Continuing Education SupportOffers ARE 5.0 Exam Prep courses for associate members and non-members, specifically focusing on Construction & Evaluation, delivered via Zoom. These courses are facilitated by Arizona-based licensed architecture professionals to support emerging professionals on the path to licensure.
- Professional Development and Licensure Support Architectural Licensure and Continuing Education SupportOffers ARE 5.0 Exam Prep courses for associate members and emerging professionals pursuing architectural licensure, delivered via Zoom by licensed architects. Also provides Health, Safety, and Welfare Learning Unit (HSW LU) credits for attending specific events.
strategies · 9
how they think
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- Cultivating "Radical Optimism" in design radical_optimism_design_philosophyThe organization promotes "Radical Optimism" as a core philosophy for design professionals, emphasizing design's inherent power to enhance human experience, transform systems, and address critical societal challenges.
- Cultivating "Radical Optimism" in design professional development philosophyThe organization promotes "Radical Optimism" as a core mindset for design professionals, emphasizing design's inherent capacity to improve human experience, reshape systems, and solve urgent problems.
- Engaging sponsors for event support sponsorship_modelThe organization utilizes a sponsorship model with tiered levels to secure funding for annual events, including its state conference and awards gala.
- Facilitating interactive exploration for resilient design interactive explorationThe organization uses interactive explorations and discussions to advance understanding and solutions for resiliency in healthcare facility planning and design.
- Facilitating interactive exploration for resilient design interactive_explorationThe organization uses interactive explorations and discussions to foster understanding and innovation in designing resilient healthcare facilities.
- Fostering professional community and career advancement professional_networkingThe organization strengthens the architecture profession by creating opportunities for networking, shared learning, and candid discussions among professionals, which helps members understand their value, advance their careers, and build community connections.
- Fostering professional community and career advancement professional_networking_and_developmentThe organization strengthens the architecture profession by creating opportunities for networking, shared experiences, and professional development, which helps members advance their careers and understand their professional value.
- Promoting adaptive reuse for historic preservation adaptive_reuse_preservationThe organization advocates for the adaptive reuse of historic buildings as a method to preserve their original architectural character while giving them new life.
- Promoting adaptive reuse for historic preservation adaptive_reuse_preservationThe organization advocates for the adaptive reuse of historic buildings, ensuring their continued utility while meticulously preserving their original architectural character.
named programs · 5
what they call their work
AIA Arizona Associates Gathering
Annual event planned by and for Associate members (emerging professionals) featuring speakers, networking, and programming on themes relevant to the future of architecture
AIA Arizona Design Awards
Program recognizing design excellence in architecture through annual awards, including Distinguished Architecture Honor Awards and other categories
AIA Hill Day
Annual national advocacy event where Arizona AIA leaders meet with U.S. Congressional representatives to influence federal policy affecting architecture and design
ARE 5.0 Exam Prep Course
Preparation courses for the Architect Registration Examination offered multiple times per year, focusing on specific exam divisions and facilitated by licensed Arizona architects via Zoom
Arizona Architects Advocacy Day
Annual event where members engage with state legislators to advocate for policies supporting the architecture profession and design excellence
relationships · 41
who they work with
- 180 Degrees Design + Build Partner — Evan Emery and Guillaume Evain, Assoc. AIA, from 180 Degrees Design + Build, are confirmed speakers focusing on Taliesin West restoration and preservation, and the organization is an Exam Sponsor.
- AIA Arizona Partner — Collaborates on events such as the Associates Gathering, State Conference, and Design Awards Gala.
- AIA Arizona COTE Partner — Co-hosted an AIA10 Happy Hour Connector Event.
- AIA Arizona Government Affairs Committee Partner — Co-hosted an AIA10 Happy Hour Connector Event.
- AIA Phoenix Metro Partner — Mentioned as a related entity, with its president speaking at an event.
- AIA Phoenix Metro Partner — Presidents and presidents-elect participated in AIA Hill Day.
- AIA Phoenix Metro Academy of Architecture for Health (AAH) Partner — Hosts quarterly meetings for the Academy of Architecture for Health.
- AIA Southern Arizona Partner — Mentioned as a related entity.
- AIA Southern Arizona Partner — Partnered to host an AEC industry mixer.
- AIA Southern Arizona Partner — Presidents and presidents-elect participated in AIA Hill Day; hosted annual meeting and design awards.
- APA Southern Section Partner — Partnered to host an AEC industry mixer.
- ASCE Arizona Section Partner — Partnered to host an AEC industry mixer.
- ASLA Arizona Partner — Partnered to host an AEC industry mixer.
- American Institute of Architects (AIA) Network — AIA Arizona is part of the larger American Institute of Architects network, providing local, state, and national membership benefits.
- Arcadia Funder — Thank You Sponsor of the Associates Gathering.
- Arizona Architecture Foundation Funder — Title Sponsor of the Associates Gathering.
- Arizona Masonry Funder — Friend Sponsor of the Associates Gathering.
- BILD Partner — Hosts an annual networking event with BILD.
- Corgan Partner — Riley Hausman, AIA, Architect at Corgan, is a confirmed speaker.
- Design School at ASU Partner — Co-hosted the Arizona Alumni and Professional Reception with AIA Arizona.
- Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation Partner — Rebecca Barron, Director of Preservation at the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation, is a confirmed speaker.
- Grace Design Studio Funder — Thank You Sponsor of the Associates Gathering.
- HDR Funder — Thank You Sponsor of the Associates Gathering.
- Jones Studio Partner — Ally Kwan, Assoc. AIA, of Jones Studio, leads the planning for the Associates Gathering event.
- Line and Space Funder — Exam Sponsor of the Associates Gathering.
- McCarthy Building Companies Partner — Hosted the event at their facility in Phoenix.
- NOMA Arizona Partner — Collaborated on Architects Advocacy Day.
- Primak Construction Funder — Title Sponsor of the Associates Gathering.
- Sand Sports Beach Volleyball Partner — Partners for the Desert Classic Sand Volleyball Tournament.
- Sasaki Partner — Ian Dickenson, AIA, Associate Principal at Sasaki, is a confirmed speaker.
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