Architecture Week Mission Statement - “To educate and inspire the public on the benefits of architects and the value of great design.”

Friday April 3rd – First Friday Art by Architects Reception:  Join us for a juried exhibition of fine art created by members and spouses of the Phoenix Metro Chapter of the American Institute of Architects.  Media includes oils, acrylics, watercolors, pastels, drawings, photography and sculpture. 6:00 p.m. / AIA Office in the Walker Building / 30 North 3rd Avenue, #200 in Downtown Phoenix.

Saturday April 11th – Annual Desert Classic Volleyball Tournament:  It’s time for fun in the sun!  Join us for this annual coed volleyball tournament sponsored by the AIA Affiliate Members.  Join a team or cheer on your favorite architecture firm.  9:30 a.m. / Scottsdale Ranch Park at 10400 East Via Linda in Scottsdale, Ramada # 7.  Click here for more information.

Monday April 13th – Tour of the Musical Instrument Museum:  Join us for a sneak peak at the World’s First Global Instrument Museum.  This is a construction tour and is space is limited.  Click here for more information

Tuesday April 14th – Phoenix Section Tour: Join the Phoenix Section for a walking tour of historic architecture from the 1920’s in downtown Phoenix.  Click here for more information.

Tuesday April 14th – Slide Slam: Arizona architects talk informally about their latest work, followed by light refreshments and conversation. The architects the will be presenting are  John Douglas, FAIA (Douglas Architecture + Planning); Cathy Hayes, AIA (Hayes Architecture/Interiors, Inc.); Rob Paulus, AIA (Rob Paulus Architect, Ltd); And James Trahan, AIA (180 Degrees).  No charge. 7:00 p.m. / Stage 2 at Scottsdale Center for the Arts, 7380 East Second Street in Scottsdale.  Click here for more information.

Wednesday April 15th – Designing Low-Carbon Buildings: Celebrating Architecture Week, ASU Planning + Design Academy has invited Dr. Rajat Guphta a senior lecturer in the Department of Architecture at Oxford Institute for Sustainable Design at Oxford Brookes University, UK., to present two modules.  How low can you go?  Click here for more information.

Wednesday April 15th – AIA Phoenix Metro Forum Launch: Your source for everything architecture!  From practice issues to activities and events to committee updates, the AIA Phoenix Metro Forum is the place to voice your oppinion.  Join the discussion at http://aia-phoenixmetro.org/forum/.

Thursday April 16th – VDC Committee Presentation: Join us for an open discussion about the Architect’s role in Virtual Design and Construction.   noon / AIA Office in the Walker Building / 30 North 3rd Avenue, #200 in Downtown Phoenix.  Click here for more information

Thursday April 16th – Rio Salado Architecture Foundation Sean Murphy Travel Prize Presentation: Stacey Crumbaker, recipient of the 2008 Sean Murphy Travel Prize will be presenting on her travels to Antarctica.  6:00 p.m. / Bridge at ASU School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture.  Click here for more information.

Friday April 17th – Design Excellence Dinner:  James Elmore Endowment Lecture featuring Craig Newmark, founder of Craigslist online ad and social networking site.  Click here for more information.

Monday April 20th – US Airways Center Locker Room Tour: Join us for a guided tour of the Phoenix Suns locker rooms and practice courts.  4:00 p.m. / US Airways Center.  Space is limited.  Click here for more information.

Wednesday April 22nd – Young Architects Forum: Join the AIA Phoenix Metro Young Architects Forum for some Q&A for the AIA Arizona Fellows.  12:00 p.m. / AIA Office in the Walker Building / 30 North 3rd Avenue, #200 in Downtown Phoenix

Thursday April 23rd – At Home with the Architects:  Spend an evening with the Architects and designers of homes featured on this year’s home tour as they walk us through the design process for each house and explain firsthand the concepts and unique challenges that drove the designs.    No charge.  5:30 p.m. / AIA Office in the Walker Building / 30 North 3rd Avenue, #200 in Downtown Phoenix.

Friday April 24th – Tour of Scottsdale Fire Station #2: Join the AIA Scottsdale Section for a tour of this 12,000-square-foot LEED Gold project.  Space is limited, RSVP required to 602-252-4200 or Diana@aia-arizona.org.  12:00 p.m. / Scottsdale Design Studio / 7506 Eazst Indian School Road in Scottsdale.

Sunday April 26th – Architecture Week Home Tour. The AIA presents the annual tour of homes designed by local architects.  Tickets are available in advance for $22, $25 day of tour. Click here for a ticket order form. To view the homes on the tour, click here. 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. / Valley Wide