AIA Charlotte

AIA Charlotte A Section of the North Carolina Chapter of the American Institute of Architects

🚧 Hard hats on! Join AIA Charlotte's Academy of Architecture for Health (AAH) for an exclusive tour of the Katie Blessin...
05/28/2026

🚧 Hard hats on! Join AIA Charlotte's Academy of Architecture for Health (AAH) for an exclusive tour of the Katie Blessing Center, guided by JE Dunn.
Get a behind-the-scenes look at what will become North Carolina's largest and most advanced pediatric behavioral health care facility. This unique hard hat tour offers an opportunity to explore the project in progress and learn about the design, planning, and construction shaping this important community resource.

đź“… Friday, June 5, 2026
🕒 3:00–4:30 PM
đź“Ť 5516 Central Ave, Charlotte, NC 28212
đź’˛ Free for AIA members | $5 for guests

⚠️ PPE required: Bring your own hard hat, safety vest, long pants, and long sleeves. No open-toed shoes permitted.

Space is limited—register here! https://www.aiacharlotte.org/events/303f279d-24fe-4d7b-b76a-fbac2bfd14a2

Looking to get more involved with the architecture community? Join the AIA Charlotte Women in Architecture (WIA) Committ...
05/27/2026

Looking to get more involved with the architecture community? Join the AIA Charlotte Women in Architecture (WIA) Committee!

Whether you're a long-time member or new to WIA, this is a great opportunity to connect, collaborate, and help shape future programs, events, and initiatives that support women in architecture and design.

đź“… June 4, 2026
✨ Learn more about the committee, meet current members, and discover ways to get involved.
We welcome architects, designers, allied professionals, and emerging professionals who are passionate about building community and advancing the profession.
Contact [email protected] for more details!

Think you've got what it takes to be the trivia champion?Join AIA Charlotte's Young Architects Forum (YAF) for a fun-fil...
05/26/2026

Think you've got what it takes to be the trivia champion?

Join AIA Charlotte's Young Architects Forum (YAF) for a fun-filled Trivia Night at Noda Brewing Company! Whether you're a trivia master, a casual player, or just looking to connect with fellow architects, designers, and emerging professionals, this event is for you.

đź“… Thursday, June 4
🕡 6:30 PM
đź“Ť NoDa Brewing Company | 150 W 32nd St

Bring your friends, coworkers, and competitive spirit for an evening of great questions, great conversations, and great beer. Open to all—come network, unwind, and see who takes home bragging rights!

Register Here: https://ow.ly/rrUl50Z3SCf

Join BEC Charlotte on Wednesday, May 27th at 5:30pm at Birdsong Brewery for a Presentation on Envelope Field Testing. Th...
05/13/2026

Join BEC Charlotte on Wednesday, May 27th at 5:30pm at Birdsong Brewery for a Presentation on Envelope Field Testing. The 1 hour presentation will cover functionality, specification, and field testing of envelopes for quality assurance. The presentation will conclude with a Social. Participants will learn about the principles outlined in applicable industry testing standards and observe their application in the field. Tickets to register are $8.

Complimentary snacks and beverages provided to registered guests! Register now at this link: https://www.aiacharlotte.org/events/0e300e30-0c7e-474b-a11c-35b843029910

Please join us on Sunday, May 17 at 4:10pm for the Reel Out Charlotte Film Festival as AIA Charlotte's Q***r Design Coll...
05/11/2026

Please join us on Sunday, May 17 at 4:10pm for the Reel Out Charlotte Film Festival as AIA Charlotte's Q***r Design Collaborative presents Submerged Q***r Spaces: San Francisco History and Architecture Rediscovered.

This vivid documentary uncovers q***r history through the lens of urban archaeology, revealing the hidden stories buried beneath San Francisco’s changing landscape. Through powerful firsthand accounts, the film resurrects vanished q***r spaces and honors the communities and memories that refuse to disappear.

Register Here: https://ow.ly/LBxL50YXT30

Join us for the latest AAH event as we explore Resilient Hospital Design—a critical conversation on creating healthcare ...
05/11/2026

Join us for the latest AAH event as we explore Resilient Hospital Design—a critical conversation on creating healthcare spaces that can adapt, endure, and protect communities when it matters most.

đź“Ť BR+A Consulting Engineers
đź“… Wednesday, May 13, 2026
⏰ 5:30–6:30 PM EST

Hear from industry experts Jacob Knowles and Isabelle Doran as they share insights on sustainability, resilience, and the future of healthcare design.

Earn 1.0 HSW credit while connecting with fellow professionals.

Step inside design before it opens to the world. 🌏✨Join AIA Charlotte for an exclusive membership meeting featuring Litt...
05/01/2026

Step inside design before it opens to the world. 🌏✨

Join AIA Charlotte for an exclusive membership meeting featuring Little Diversified Architectural Consulting and the design team behind the highly anticipated Asia Exhibit at the North Carolina Zoo.

Get a behind-the-scenes look at this immersive 12.5-acre expansion—home to incredible species like tigers, Komodo dragons, Asian small-clawed otters, and more. Discover how over 8 thoughtfully designed structures weave together architecture, culture, and habitat to reflect the animals’ native environments.

Be among the first to experience the vision, storytelling, and design innovation before the exhibit officially opens to the public.

REGISTER HERE: https://ow.ly/KCu650YQPlN

Join AIA North Carolina for a half-day Summer School program designed to help architects deepen their understanding of b...
04/29/2026

Join AIA North Carolina for a half-day Summer School program designed to help architects deepen their understanding of building performance, material impacts, and construction best practices. This engaging program provides 4 HSW credits and includes lunch and networking with colleagues.

The morning begins with Danielle Mokris, Technical Director for the Southeast Region of the Beauty of Block Design Collective, who will lead two sessions exploring embodied carbon in concrete masonry. Through the Beauty of Block's Embodied Carbon Series, Danielle will break down the environmental impact of concrete materials and explain why not all concrete is created equal. Participants will gain a clearer understanding of carbon sequestration, lifecycle assessment (LCA), and how CMU can play a role in reducing embodied carbon in building design.

The program continues with Derek Hodgin, PE, RBEC, CCCA, F-IIBEC, founder of Positive Friction Consulting, who brings nearly 30 years of experience as a forensic engineer and building enclosure expert. In his interactive session, "It's All in the Details," Derek will explore the often-overlooked decisions that can dramatically influence building durability, safety, and long-term performance. Drawing from real-world lessons learned throughout his career, he will share practical insights that architects can immediately apply to improve construction outcomes.

Together, these sessions provide a valuable blend of sustainability insight and practical construction knowledge, equipping architects with the tools to design buildings that are both environmentally responsible and built to last.

REGISTER HERE: https://ow.ly/RA6E50YQPuU

Join us for the Young Architects Forum Pickleball Mixer—where design minds meet friendly competition. Whether you’re a s...
04/27/2026

Join us for the Young Architects Forum Pickleball Mixer—where design minds meet friendly competition. Whether you’re a seasoned player or just here for the vibes, come connect, rally, and unwind with fellow emerging professionals.

REGISTER HERE: https://ow.ly/tu5a50YQP8x

An evening of drawing, dialogue, and discovery 🎨Inclusive Spaces: Urban Sketching Workshop brought our community togethe...
04/22/2026

An evening of drawing, dialogue, and discovery 🎨

Inclusive Spaces: Urban Sketching Workshop brought our community together to explore how design shapes the way we experience the built environment—and how we can create spaces where everyone feels welcome.

In collaboration with the Urban Design Center (UDC) and the Q***r Design Collaborative (QDC), participants gathered for a hands-on evening that began with conversation and led into instructor-guided sketching sessions across South End. Each stop became an opportunity to observe, reflect, and capture how people interact with the spaces around them.

We closed the night by sharing sketches, perspectives, and ideas—reminding us that sometimes a simple pencil and paper can spark powerful conversations about inclusion and design.

Thank you to everyone who joined us and contributed to such a thoughtful and inspiring experience!

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