NOMA AZ

NOMAarizona May Chapter Meeting - Turning Experience into Better Outcomes
2026-05-12 18:00 - 19:15 (America/Phoenix) | Boulder Associates, 6400 E. McDowell Rd. Ste. 180, Scosdale, AZ, 85257, United States
We will have members Luis Cruz-Martinez and Omar Bailey speaking on lessons learned in leading successful projects/teams. They will share insight into traits of an effective project manager, leading a high-functioning team, and the overlap of Project Architect and Project Manager roles. There will be a Q&A after the presentation.

See the map provided for the main building entrance at the red pin. We will meet in the main conference room labeled “Training Room”, which is located on your immediate left upon entering the building.

See the map provided for the main building entrance at the red pin. We will meet in the main conference room labeled “Training Room”, which is located on your immediate left upon entering the building.
Thank you to our host, Boulder Associates.

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Parking details: Visitor parking will be located at entry parking lot – highlighted in green on parking map.

May Coffee Talk - Building a Career Without the Perfect Map
2026-05-30 10:00 - 11:30 | Window Coffee Bar, 433 S Farmer Ave, Tempe, 85281, United States
📍 Location Update – May Coffee Talk!
We’re excited to share a new location for this month’s NOMA Arizona Coffee Talk! Join us at Window Coffee Bar in Tempe for a meaningful conversation and great coffee.
☕ Event: Building a Career Without the Perfect Map
📅 Date: Saturday, May 30
⏰ Time: 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
📍 Location: Window Coffee Bar
433 S Farmer Ave, Tempe, AZ 85281
👀 Where to find us:
Look for our “NOMA Arizona Coffee Talks” sign on the table. We’ll also post our exact spot on Instagram the day of the event.
🚗 Parking: Street metered parking, a nearby garage, and a parking lot are all available.
💬 About the conversation:
For our third Coffee Talk, we’re diving into what it means to build a career without a perfect map. Whether you’re just starting out or have years of experience, many of us are navigating career paths that include pivots, evolving goals, and unexpected opportunities.
This is a space to share your journey, reflect on where you’ve been, and explore where you want to go next. We invite you to listen, ask questions, and connect with others as we all figure it out together.
💸 Cost: Free! (We simply encourage you to support the venue by purchasing a drink or snack.)
🎟️ RSVP: Through Eventbrite
We’d love to see you there—come connect, share, and grow with the community!
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NOMA AZ - June Chapter Meeting
2026-06-09 18:00 - 19:15 | Grace Design Studios (formerly Orcutt Winslow), 2929 N Central Ave, 11th Floor, Phoenix, AZ, 85012, United States
Please join us for our June chapter meeting at Grace Design Studios! We will have a panel discussion focused on practical deployment and the impact of AI across the AEC industry. The session includes a live demo of IBIS, a software launched by Michael Beauregard and Dr. Suleiman Alsafouri. Members will get an opportunity to actively test the interface and evaluate its capabilities firsthand.
This is a hybrid event. Please RSVP to save your spot!
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Meeting ID: 223 583 837 882 902
Passcode: [REDACTED]
Park in the parking garage on the southwest corner of 2nd St & Catalina Dr. Bring your parking ticket to get it validated at the front desk. See the parking map below.

Project Pipeline 2026 - St. Michael Indian School
2026-06-11 08:30 - 2026-06-12 14:30 | St. Michael’s Indian School, 1 Lupton Rd, St. Michael, AZ, 86511, United States
We are now accepting middle-school students(6th-8th grade as of fall 2026) to enroll for this interactive architecture camp! Snacks and lunch provided as well.
For enrollment for the St Michael Indian School camp:
-Students must be existing or newly enrolled SMIS students.
-Open registration is also available for students of the Window Rock/Fort Defiance, Tsaile, Sanders, and Ganado school districts.
Project Pipeline is a national program established by the National Organization of Minority Architects(NOMA) to empower young people to affect change in their community through design. Using their environment as the classroom and connecting students to local architects and planners, we foster the next generation of design professionals, civic leaders, and changemakers.
Last day to register is May 18th with limited capacity!
We look forward to this year’s Project Pipeline at St. Michael Indian School! 🏫
📆Thursday – Friday, June 11 – 12, 2026
⏰8:30 AM – 2:30 PM
📍St Michael Indian School – St Michaels, AZ
FREE! Lunch provided + materials included!
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Professional Development - Personal Rebranding Series 2 of 4
2026-06-18 16:30 - 18:00 | Goodmans, 1400 E. Indian School Rd., Phoenix, AZ, 85014, United States
Join us for our second 2026 NOMA AZ Professional Development: Personal Rebranding Series.
Beyond the drafting table: crafting your value & scaling your net worth.
This session explores how personal branding shapes both public and firm-wide perceptions of your value—from your personal appearance to your unique assets, creating higher-tier opportunities.
This is an in-person only event.
Snacks and drinks will be provided. Thank you to our sponsors Goodmans, USG Ceilings, Milliken, and Inpro.
Free for NOMAaz members. $20 for non-members
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Project Pipeline 2026 - Phoenix
2026-06-25 08:30 - 2026-06-27 14:30 | LJC, 4300 E. Camelback Rd. Suite 300, Phoenix, AZ, 85018, United States
We are now accepting middle-school students(6th-8th grade as of fall 2026) to enroll for this interactive architecture camp! Snacks and lunch provided as well.
Project Pipeline is a national program established by the National Organization of Minority Architects(NOMA) to empower young people to affect change in their community through design. Using their environment as the classroom and connecting students to local architects and planners, we foster the next generation of design professionals, civic leaders, and changemakers.
Last day to register is May 18th with limited capacity!
We look forward to this year’s Project Pipeline!
📆Thursday – Saturday, June 25-27, 2026
⏰8:30 AM – 2:30 PM
📍Clayco/Lamar Johnson Collaborative
4300 E Camelback Rd. Suite 300,
Phoenix, AZ 85018
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NOMA AZ Professional Development Series
2026-08-25 17:30 - 19:00 | AZ
Save the date! More details to come!
Forum: Negotiating Your Seat at the TableHow to turn niche expertise into a new role and a “no” into a roadmap.

NOMA AZ Professional Development Series
2026-09-17 17:30 - 19:00 | AZ
Save the date! More details to come!
Forum: AEC Industry Pivot Strategies: Transferable skills and the courage to leap into non-traditional roles.

NOMA National Conference 2026 - The Leading Edge
2026-10-14 08:00 - 2026-10-18 17:00 | AZ
Registration for the 2026 NOMA Conference is officially open!
Join us in South Florida for NOMA’s 55th Annual Conference, where architects, designers, students, and industry leaders from around the world will gather under this year’s theme: The Leading Edge.
Hosted by NOMA South Florida, this year’s conference explores innovation, leadership, and resilient design while addressing challenges like rising seas, equitable development, and housing affordability. Here, resilience means investing in people, empowering communities, and ensuring design uplifts everyone.
Through inspiring sessions, tours, networking events, and industry engagement, The Leading Edge challenges us to push boundaries and shape what’s next for the future of design.
Visit the NOMA Conference 2026 website for more details and register today!
We’re expecting another incredible year! So don’t miss your chance to take advantage of Early Bird rates available through the end of May!
