Business Details
43 Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Sustainable Architectural Solutions
Since 1983, RJA-Architecture has pioneered sustainable design principles, creating buildings that harmonize with their environment. Our firm believes architecture must respond to local contexts, whether in the Sonoran Desert, urban Tempe, or Flagstaff's forests. With decades of experience, we deliver technical expertise in religious facilities and comprehensive planning, guided by Vitruvian ideals of environmental sensitivity. Our work reflects a commitment to beauty, functionality, and sustainability, evidenced by industry awards, repeat clients, and community recognition.We offer full-service architectural solutions, including site analysis, master planning, and LEED-certified projects. Our team values collaboration, innovation, and rigorous attention to detail across all project phases. By integrating ecological perspectives into every design, we create enduring spaces that serve current and future generations. This philosophy drives our approach to religious, commercial, and residential architecture nationwide. Our Scottsdale-based practice combines technical excellence with a passion for enriching lives through thoughtful design.
Services
Site Analysis
Project Programming
Land Use Planning
Construction Administration
Sustainable Design
LEED Certification
Master Planning
Facility Analysis
Details
- Year established: 1983
Highlights and features
- We have over 40 years of experience in sustainable architectural design
- Our team holds LEED-certified project expertise
- We offer comprehensive services from site analysis to construction administration
- Specialized in religious facility design with proven expertise
- Award-winning firm with long-term repeat clients
Associations and certifications
- LEED
What people say
Sustainable design expertise
Long-standing reputation
Client-focused approach
Award-winning projects
Technical excellence
Services
Sustainable Design
Our sustainable design practice creates buildings that harmonize with their environment. Using context-responsive approaches, we integrate ecological principles into every project phase. This service reduces environmental impact while creating functional spaces that serve current and future generations through energy-efficient materials and passive design strategies.
LEED Certification
We specialize in LEED-certified projects that meet rigorous sustainability standards. Our team guides clients through the certification process while implementing water conservation systems, energy-efficient technologies, and sustainable material selections. This service helps clients achieve environmental goals while maintaining architectural integrity.
Religious Architecture
Our religious facility design combines spiritual significance with functional requirements. We create sacred spaces that accommodate congregational needs while respecting theological traditions. This service includes worship areas, educational facilities, and community spaces designed for long-term usability and aesthetic beauty.
Master Planning
We develop comprehensive master plans that guide long-term development of properties. This service analyzes existing conditions, zoning requirements, and future needs to create adaptable frameworks. Our approach ensures cohesive development that maintains environmental sensitivity across multiple project phases.
Construction Administration
Our construction administration ensures design intent translates to built reality. We provide site visits, quality control checks, and contractor coordination throughout the building process. This service maintains design standards while addressing field conditions to deliver projects as envisioned.
People
Toni McGrath
Office Administrator
With 40 years of administrative experience across five corporations, Toni manages business operations and financial systems. She oversees office management, accounting, and client relations while maintaining the firm's social connections.
Ray E. Eynon
Principal Architect
A licensed architect with 39 years at RJA, Ray specializes in religious architecture and sustainable design. As firm president, he leads project visioning and master planning while maintaining technical expertise in construction processes.
Questions
What architectural services do you offer?
We provide full-service architecture including site analysis, master planning, sustainable design, LEED certification, construction administration, and specialized religious facility design.
How do you incorporate sustainability into designs?
We use context-responsive approaches, energy-efficient materials, passive design strategies, and LEED-certified practices to create buildings that minimize environmental impact while maximizing functionality.
Do you specialize in specific building types?
While we handle diverse projects, we have particular expertise in religious facilities, commercial buildings, and residential developments with sustainable design integration.
How long have you been in business?
RJA-Architecture has been practicing sustainable design since 1983, with our founding principals having over 75 combined years of architectural experience.
What areas do you serve?
While based in Scottsdale, we work on projects throughout Arizona including Tempe, Flagstaff, and Gold Canyon, with capabilities for national religious and commercial projects.
