Carlos A. Murrieta
AIA, NCARB, NOMA, CSI, LEED BD+C
Carlos A. Murrieta, AIA, NCARB, NOMA
LEED BD+C
Co-Founder / Principal
(602) 635-1581 x701
As Co-Founder of the firm and Principal, Carlos enjoys participating in many aspects of each project. As a design-build contractor over his first years of practice he developed a strong understanding of project development and constructability.
Carlos serves as the owner’s point of contact, over-viewing programming, existing Site/Building assessments, Schematic Design, Design development and Coordination, Construction Documents staff direction, Specification writing, Construction Observation/Inspections, Contract Construction Administration and Final Closeout, and Construction Document QA/QC reviews.
Carlos is passionate about changing the way we experience buildings, through navigating space and allowing high-end technology to assist in this process. In his personal time, he does Architectural and Interiors photography, a hobby that allows him to understand better how we interact with built space.
Educational Background
– Construction Administration, Universidad del Noroeste, Mexico – 1998
– Bachelor of Architecture, Instituto Tecnologico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey, (ITESM) Mexico – 1993
Certifications & Registrations
– Arizona, New Mexico and Texas Licensed Architect
– NCARB Certified
– International: Mexico Licensed Architect
– City of Phoenix Self-Certified Professional
– LEED BD + C Accredited Professional
– AIA 2030 Certified Professional
– 3D (High-Definition Scan) Certified Technician
Achievements & Recognitions
-2023 AIA Arizona Phoenix Metro President-Elect
– 2016 Arizona Young Architect of the Year – American Institute of Architects
– 2022 AIA Phoenix Metro Board of Directors, Secretary
– 2021-2022 Say It Loud, NOMA National highlight with exhibitions in:
* Detroit Historical Museum, Detroit MI
* AIA Convention Chicago IL
* NOMA Convention, Nashville TN
– 2021-2022 Arizona Technical Board of Registration, Advisory Committee Member
– 2021-2022 NCARB Examination Review Committee
– 2020-2021 NOMA Arizona President; 2022-2024 Immediate Past-President.
– 2022 Arizona State University Faculty – Master of Interior Architecture
– 2017 AIA New York – ‘The Plan’ conference presenter
– 2012 Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art (SMOCA) Presenter – AZ Architecture – Contemporary Architecture Week
– 2012 YAF Summit 20 Arizona Representative – Washington DC
– 2008 AIA Young Guns – AZ Brightest Designers Award
Additional Information
– Languages: English and Spanish