AIA Arizona

Meet Juan Rovalo, Director of Ecology at Perkins&Will in Seattle. Attendees of the 2025 AIA Arizona Associates Gathering on April 25 at the AIA Arizona office in Phoenix, will have the opportunity to meet and hear from Juan. As the first firmwide ecologist at Perkins&Will, Juan empowers their teams to be agents of change, promoting best practices in nature-based design solutions that drive climate action and environmental justice. Whether he’s helping communities rebuild through coastal resilience plans, strategizing to enhance biodiversity for a site, or developing tools for placekeeping, his focus is on creating healthy, regenerative, and equitable environments where all living things can coexist and thrive. He holds a Master of Science in biomimicry from Arizona State University, a biology degree from the National University of Mexico, and an MBA from the Iberoamerican University. Rovalo received the Living Future Hero award from the International Living Future Institute in 2022. Register to attend here: https://lnkd.in/gkSNBCub #aia #architect #arizona #architecture #associatesgathering #emergingprofessionals #architects

Join us at the 2025 AIA Arizona Associates Gathering on the afternoon of Friday, April 25, in Phoenix! With a theme of “Resilience,” this annual event produced by and for AIA Arizona Associate members will begin with insightful presentations at the AIA Arizona office and will conclude with a fun tour and reception in the Monroe Street Abbey, led by Maria Salenger, AIA, Senior Associate at Jones Studio. The Monroe Street Abbey is an incredible story of preserving a historic structure, even after it was severely damaged by fire, and the regenerative impact it can have on the downtown environment. The design team was very thoughtful with a light touch in the way they stabilized the existing structure and created surgical insertions to support public programs and events in the old abbey space. The meticulous design preserves the raw character of the historic structure while creating a welcoming garden courtyard to host community celebrations for decades to come. The Abbey renovation in Phoenix, Arizona by Jones Studio received an Honor Award in the Distinguished Architecture category of the 2024 AIA Arizona Design Awards. View the full schedule and register here: https://lnkd.in/gkSNBCub 📸 Bill Timmerman #aia #architect #architecture #arizona #design #designer #architects

A valuable forthcoming session for architects interested in applying for AIA Fellowship.

AIA Phoenix Metro Academy of Architecture for Health (AAH) will have its next quarterly meeting on the evening of April 24 at the AIA Arizona office in Phoenix. All members are welcome to attend to connect with other healthcare architecture professionals, and to share insights and suggestions for forthcoming AAH programming and events! This meeting is open to members only at any level (Architect, Associate or Allied). RSVP here: https://lnkd.in/gMVHp3pt

Join Arizona Architecture Foundation and AIA Arizona on Monday, April 14, at the AIA Arizona Office in Phoenix, for an evening reception with the academic leaders of all three Arizona-based architecture schools. Meet & Greet with the following leaders of Architecture Schools in Arizona: Renee Cheng, FAIA, Dean of the ASU Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts and Senior Vice Provost of ASU Abby Hoover, Associate Program Head, The Design School at ASU Chris Lasch, Assoc. AIA, President of The School of Architecture (TSOA) Stephanie Lin, Dean of The School of Architecture (TSOA) paola sanguinetti, Assoc. AIA, Director, The Design School at ASU Ryan E. Smith, PhD, Assoc. AIA, Director, The School of Architecture at University of Arizona Claudio Vekstein, Program Head, The Design School at ASU The Design School at ASU The School of Architecture University of Arizona College of Architecture, Planning and Landscape Architecture RSVP here: https://lnkd.in/g2Z6wnjT

On Wednesday evening, in celebration of Women’s History Month, AIA Phoenix Metro Women in Architecture attendees heard from a panel of female leaders in the architecture and construction community on the topics of mentorship & sponsorship in the workplace, leadership & empowerment, and authenticity & work-life blend. The panelists also shared their career stories and advice for future generations. Moderated by Kitchell President and CEO Wendy Cohen, the panel included Alexis Carver, AIA, Market Sector Executive at Kitchell; Lindsey Feola, AIA, Architect and Design Director at Gensler; and Valerie Granger, P.E., S.E., Director of Engineering at Suntec Concrete. A special Thank You to Kitchell for hosting! #aia #architect #architecture #arizona #womeninarchitecture #womenshistorymonth

Join us on April 30th for an evening of connection, mentorship, and professional growth at Elevate & Empower, an AIA Phoenix Metro Women in Architecture event designed to foster peer support and meaningful conversations. RSVP here: https://lnkd.in/gVTcGKTi Through interactive exercises and small group discussions, we’ll explore key challenges women face in the workplace and beyond, including: •Gender Bias – Share and reflect on personal experiences. •Overcoming Challenges – Gain insights and support from peers. •Difficult Conversations – Navigating tough discussions, together. Whether you’re looking for guidance, mentorship, or simply a space to connect with like-minded professionals, this event will equip you with the tools and confidence to take the next step in your career. Attendees will receive 1.0 LU from AIA. All AIA Members are welcome to attend. Free for AIA, Associate and Allied members. Non-Members can attend for $15. Bring business cards to exchange with others! #aia #architect #arizona #architecture #womeninarchitecture

REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN! On Friday, April 25, Associate members of AIA Arizona will be gathering for an afternoon of programming and conversation that will explore resilience within the architecture & design profession. The afternoon will begin with insightful presentations at the AIA Arizona office in Phoenix, and will conclude with a fun tour and reception at the Abbey. Confirmed speakers include Juan Rovalo, the first firmwide ecologist at Perkins&Will; Sidney M. Smith, AIA, Partner at HKS, Inc.; Jonathan Peiffer, AIA NCARB, Principal at Sketch Architecture, and Sarah Potzler, AIA, Senior Architect at Shepley Bulfinch, who will describe the paths to licensure in Arizona; as well as Maria Salenger, AIA, Senior Associate at Jones Studio, who will give a preview of The Abbey. View the full schedule and register here: https://lnkd.in/gkSNBCub #aia #architects #emergingprofessionals #associateaia #architecture #arizona

AIA Arizona Associate Members, join us for this Prep Course on the Project Planning & Design exam. This is a great opportunity for learning and connecting with those also preparing for their ARE exams! And AIA Associate Members will earn 8 HSW LUs that can be used to count toward AXP credit. Register here: https://lnkd.in/dQy96rza The course will be facilitated by Arizona-based architects via ZOOM over 8 sessions: Tuesdays 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on May 6, 13, 20 and 27; and June 3, 10, 17 and 24. Facilitators: Riley Hausman, AIA, Architect at Corgan Jonathan Peiffer, AIA NCARB, Principal at Sketch Architecture Sarah Potzler, AIA, Senior Architect at Shepley Bulfinch Instructors will readily answer questions in all sessions. In addition, this course will feature guest speakers from industry-adjacent fields who will add context on technical aspects for a greater understanding of exam content. The course registration fee is $65 for AIA Associate members and $125 for non-members. For the AIA Associate rate, join first or renew membership for 2025 first prior to registering for the course here: https://lnkd.in/dSPqtHPN

The American Institute of Architects (AIA) sent a letter on March 20 to the Acting Administrator of the General Services Administration (GSA) expressing opposition to mandating a singular architectural style for federal buildings while advocating for design freedom, community engagement, and the preservation of the Design Excellence Program's flexibility to ensure diverse, innovative public architecture. Read the letter here: https://lnkd.in/gZYnSaBe