AIA Arizona

AIA Arizona Executive Director John Czarnecki enjoyed attending the AZASLA Awards Gala on Saturday evening. Congratulations to all of the winners, including AIA Arizona Allied member Mary Estes of Norris Design who was honored as the Landscape Architect of the Year! #aia #asla #design

On Wednesday, the AIA Arizona Committee on the Environment (COTE) meeting included a presentation on Demystifying Energy Modeling with Jeremi Van Wave, AlA, Director, Energy Management & Sustainability at ADP and Craig Green, PE, Principal at G2 Energy Solutions. Attendees learned when and how to use energy modeling, and how it should be implemented in conjunction with other sustainability modeling tools for maximum impact. Thank you to?Goodmans?for hosting! #aia?#architect?#arizona?#architecture?#committeeontheenvironment?#sustainability?#energymodeling

Save the date for 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 include both need-to-know information and inspiration for emerging professionals. Confirmed speakers include Juan Rovalo,?the first firmwide ecologist at Perkins&Will, as well as Jonathan Peiffer, AIA NCARB, and Sarah Potzler, AIA, who will describe the paths to licensure in Arizona. The afternoon will begin with insightful presentations at the AIA Arizona office, and will conclude with a fun tour and reception in the Abbey, recently renovated by Jones Studio. Registration will open later in March. Members of the planning committee are Sara Ghaemi, Assoc. AIA, (chair); Ana Astiazaran, Assoc. AIA; Johnson Joseph Jeyakumar, Assoc. AIA; Ally Kwan, Assoc. AIA; and David Zuniga, Assoc. AIA. ? #aia #architect #architecture

On Wednesday, March 12, AIA and NOMA members gathered for an evening reception at Skoop Premium Ice Cream in Old Town Scottsdale. A reception celebrating and supporting the AIA Phoenix Metro Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging (EDIB) Committee and NOMA arizona, together. Support for Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging remains important and unwavering to AIA. We support each other, and we are allies and advocates for all in the profession. That support and allyship remains constant. Nationally, AIA is working to create meaningful, lasting change, from dismantling barriers in AIA systems to expanding inclusiveness and diversity in the profession to increasing participation of racially and ethnically diverse populations, women, and other underrepresented groups. As a member association, from national to the local level, a sense of belonging is vital. Fun fact: Skoop Premium Ice Cream in Scottsdale by DEBARTOLO ARCHITECTS, LTD., received an Honor Award in the Distinguished Architecture category at the 2024 AIA Arizona Design Awards. Scroll for more! 1. From left: AIA Arizona President Rachel Green Rasmussen, AIA; AIA Phoenix Metro Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging (EDIB) committee Chair Taz Khatri, AIA, NOMA,; Diane R. Jacobs, FAIA. 2-3. Members and allys of AIA and NOMA gather for a sweet treat at Skoop Premium Ice Cream in Scottsdale. 4. AIA Arizona Executive Director John Czarnecki welcomes attendees. 5-6. As chair of the AIA Phoenix Metro EDIB committee, Taz Khatri, AIA, introduces the committee and gives an update on what is to come for 2025. 7-8. Jeff Kershaw, architect at Debartolo Architects, shares about the Skoop Premium Ice Cream project, which received an Honor Award in the Distinguished Architecture category at the 2024 AIA Arizona Design Awards. 9. NOMA Arizona President Omar Bailey, AIA, NOMA, addresses the crowd. 10. Skoop owner Shasta Keltz (center) lead tours of the space for attendees.

AIA Southern Arizona member Edward Marley, FAIA, NCARB, who is the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB) President-elect, writes about the evolution in architectural licensure. #aia #architect

Support for Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging remains important and unwavering to AIA. We support each other, and we are allies and advocates for all in the profession. That support and allyship remains constant. Nationally, AIA is working to create meaningful, lasting change, from dismantling barriers in AIA systems to expanding inclusiveness and diversity in the profession to increasing participation of racially and ethnically diverse populations, women, and other underrepresented groups. As a member association, from national to the local level, a sense of?belonging?is vital. With that in mind,?ALL are welcome TOMORROW, Wednesday, March 12, for an evening reception at Skoop Premium Ice Cream in Old Town Scottsdale. This is a reception celebrating and supporting the AIA Phoenix Metro Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging (EDIB) Committee and NOMA Arizona, together. Are you an ally and supporter of your colleagues and friends in the profession? Would you like to see the Skoop building, designed by DeBartolo Architects, which won a 2024 Honor Award in the Distinguished Architecture category of the AIA Arizona Design Awards? Do you enjoy connecting with your professional colleagues? Do you enjoy ice cream? We look forward to seeing you. Register here: https://lnkd.in/gURXPew2

Join us March 26 for the AIA Phoenix Metro Women in Architecture connector event at Kitchell in Phoenix for a panel discussion with women in architecture and construction in celebration of Women’s History Month! Panel topics will include mentorship, education, and alternative career paths. After the panel, mingle and network with women in all stages and areas of the architecture profession. RSVP here: https://lnkd.in/gqC8tQ8q Moderated by Wendy Cohen, President & CEO at Kitchell, the panel will include: Jennifer Andrews, Assistant Director, Planning, Design and Construction at University of Arizona, Phoenix Biomedical Campus Alexis Carver, AIA, Market Sector Executive at Kitchell Lindsey Feola, AIA, Architect and Design Director at Gensler Valerie Granger, P.E., S.E., Director of Engineering at Suntec Concrete 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?#womeninconstruction?#womenshistorymonth

On Friday, members gathered at the AIA Arizona office in Phoenix for a half-day program geared toward AIA10 members (architects who became licensed within the past 10 years). The workshop included insightful presentations and conversation on the path to leadership, the architect’s seal, self-development as an architect, finances, and client relationships. Swipe for scenes from the day: 1. AIA Arizona Board President Rachel Green Rasmussen, AIA NCARB, Principal at Architekton speaks to members about the path to leadership. 2. James Wesala, AIA, welcomes attendees and discusses key benefits of membership. 3. James Wright, senior counsel at Clark Hill, an AIA Arizona Allied member, discusses the Architect’s seal and legal responsibilities and potential liabilities along with strategies for protection. 4. Newly licensed architect Riley Hausman, AIA, is acknowledged with a plaque for her Architect’s Seal. 5. Newly licensed architect Keith Green, AIA, is acknowledged with a plaque for his Architect’s Seal. 6. Newly Licensed architect Josh Mondragon, AIA, is acknowledged with a plaque for his Architect’s Seal. 7. Newly licensed architect Johnson Marklin is acknowledged with a plaque for his Architect’s Seal. 8. Eddie Jones, FAIA, Principal at Jones Studio spoke to attendees on moonlighting and side work as well as self-development as an architect. 9. R. Nicholas Loope, FAIA, Founder of the STUDIO @ Westmoreland Farm joined us virtually to discuss finances and separating and protecting personal assets for professional liability. 10. Caroline Lobo, AIA, Principal at SouLL Architects lead an insightful conversation about fostering connections and client relationships. #aia #arizona #architect #architecture #aia10 #newlylicensed

Saturday, March 8 is #internationalwomensday. This year, the presidents and presidents-elect of AIA Arizona, AIA Phoenix Metro, and AIA Southern Arizona, as well as the director of AIA Grand Canyon, are all women. Pictured left to right, AIA Arizona 2025 President-elect Elizabeth McLean, AIA, President Rachel Green Rasmussen, AIA NCARB, and Past President Alison Rainey, AIA. #aia #architect #architecture sue gray Andrea Hardy, AIA, NCARB, EDAC Trinidee Shelton Laura Vertes Karena Makomaski

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