September 10, 2025
ENR2's 10th
Birthday Bash!
ENR2's 10th Birthday Bash!
Celebrate sustainable design and
environmental work at the University of Arizona.
This year, ENR2 is turning 10, and we're throwing it a birthday bash to recognize the building as an embodiment of sustainable built environments and the hub of environmental work at the University of Arizona.
Come celebrate with us over cupcakes, arts and crafts, building tours, panel discussions and more!
U of A Student Activities
Find Your Environment Resource Fair
University of Arizona students are invited to discover ways to nurture their interest in environment and sustainability. Discover clubs, majors, research programs, and more.
1-4 p.m., ENR2 Courtyard
Sun Printing Workshop
Create a cyanotype, an image of shadows with light-sensitive paper. We will provide plant clippings and collage materials for you to compose your sun print art.
1-2 p.m., ENR2 Rooftop
Flower Pot Painting
Take a break and get creative! Paint a flowerpot (or two) with the Office of Sustainability.
2-3 p.m., ENR2 S225
Student ENR2 Design and Planning Tour
Students are invited to a behind-the-scenes look at the how ENR2 was designed, hosted by Richärd Kennedy Architects and GLHN Architects and Engineers. Learn about the collaborative process behind the creation of sustainable, innovative buildings like ENR2, and speak with industry experts about their own career paths and advice. This tour is particularly relevant for CAPLA and engineering students.
3-4 p.m., ENR2 Courtyard
Speed Networking
Learn about environmental experiences and professional development opportunities available now for University of Arizona students.
4-5 p.m., ENR2 N595
Remote Sensing Demonstration
Get a close-up look at the technology that researchers use for remote sensing, from drones of various sizes to infrared cameras.
1-2 p.m., N460
Community Activities
Public Building Tours
Learn about the sustainable features of ENR2 and how the original design and construction of the building has evolved over the last 10 years.
4:15-5:15 p.m., ENR2 Courtyard
Biodiversity of the Sonoran Desert with Live Reptiles
Learn about amazing desert-adapted plants and animals and meet live reptiles (including Gila monsters!) with Robert Villa, outreach assistant with the Desert Laboratory on Tumamoc Hill.
4:30-5:15 p.m., ENR2 S225
ENR2 Design Reunion Panel
The architects, engineers, planners and builders who were central to ENR2’s development reunite to reflect on what it takes to create a space like ENR2.
5:30-6:30 p.m., ENR2 S107
Reception
Students and community members are invited to close out our birthday celebration with light refreshments and a gathering to reflect on how ENR2 helps unite us around our shared interested in the environment, sustainability and resilience. Come for the cupcakes, stay for the companionship!
6:30-7:30 p.m., ENR2 Courtyard
ENR2 Origins: Photo Gallery
Journey back to the origins of ENR2 in this photo gallery that takes audiences from the first conceptual stages of the building’s design to ENR2’s current state.
1-7:30 p.m., ENR2 Courtyard
Special thank you to our generous sponsors for making the ENR2 10th Birthday possible!
Richärd Kennedy Architects is an internationally recognized design practice dedicated to positively impacting the public realm. The firm served as the Design Architect for the ENR2 project, translating the original vision for the building into its innovative architectural layout.
Based in Phoenix, Arizona, the studio has been honored with a “National Honor Award” for Architecture from the American Institute of Architects, named Firm of the Year by AIA Arizona, designated an “Emerging Voice” by the Architectural League of New York, and recognized as one of the “New Vanguard” by Architectural Record.
Predicated on the belief that great architecture is transformative, the studio has received over 120 awards for its commitment to design, sustainability, and community impact.
GLHN Architects & Engineers is a multi-disciplinary firm providing integrated design services in architecture, mechanical, plumbing, electrical and civil engineering. Driven by a commitment to Client Service, Community Impact and Innovation, GLHN partners closely with clients and owners to deliver thoughtful solutions across a wide spectrum of projects. These include studies, new buildings, renovations, and commissioning. GLHN’s unique combination of architecture and engineering provides greater integration between disciplines and fuels innovation.
GLHN proudly served as the Architect and Engineer of Record for the award-winning ENR2 project, playing a critical role in translating the design architect’s bold vision into a fully constructable reality. Leveraging their integrated expertise in architecture and engineering, GLHN ensured that design elements were coordinated, technically sound, and buildable. Their collaborative approach helped bridge the gap between concept and execution, bringing the visionary design to life while meeting performance, sustainability, and budgetary goals.
