AIA North Carolina and Local Sections Calendar
Discover events happening across North Carolina with our comprehensive calendar, featuring programs and activities from AIA North Carolina and all local sections. Whether it’s networking opportunities, continuing education, or community events, this is your one-stop resource to stay engaged and informed.
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AIA Charlotte, AIA Eastern North Carolina, AIA Piedmont, AIA Triangle, AIA Western North Carolina, AIA Wilmington, AIA Winston-Salem, AIA North Carolina, NCNOMA, ACTIVATE
AIA Western North Carolina - Riverbank Cleanup: MountainTrue + AIA Southeast COTE Collaborative
Join AIA Committee on the Environment, Southeast Chapters Volunteer Community Event in Buncombe County hosted by AIA WNC to support MountainTrue in living their mantra “Protecting the Places We Share”. This focused riverbank cleanup is vital in aiding the region’s rivers heavily impacted by Hurricane Helene. AIA Aspire attendees from out of town, local AIA members and all community are invited to participate to give back to the beloved ecology and community that generously hosts AIA Aspire and Climate Symposium annually. Help to restore our waterways!
Location: Buncombe County- a river area approximately 15 minutes from downtown Asheville. A specific address and site details will be shared with registrants one week prior to event.
What to Bring, What to Wear: Please wear closed toe shoes, long pants, and long sleeves (waders or mud boots if you have them). Bring your refillable drinking vessel, and perhaps a change of clothes for afterwards in case you get wet or dirty.
We Will Provide: We will have plenty of water, insect repellent, sunscreen, trash bags, gloves, safety glasses, and buckets for use, along with some hand tools such as shovels, loppers, hand saws, rakes, etc. MountainTrue will take care of removing all collected trash and debris. Personal Protective Gear will be provided on site, and we will provide snacks.
What to Expect: Sweat Equity for 2 hours, Sustainable Conversations, New Peers, giving back, and 1 hour for a delicious lunch and a local Asheville culinary artisan.
Thank you to our Sponsors and Donor Contributions: Walter P. Moore, AIA WNC Danie Johnson Memorial Fund
Social Media: MountainTrue+ AIA COTE SE Collaborative Riverbank Cleanup is an in-person event, and we are encouraged by those who engage. Please share your photos and share your Instagram stories the day of the event to @mtntrue, @aspirexperience, @aia_wnc, @aiasouthcarolina, @ncarchitecture, @aiaatlanta, @aiaetn, @aianational
For Further information and how you can contribute if you are unable to attend in person:
Donations for MountainTrue will go directly to this effort: For donation information to MountainTrue. See the links below:
*Donors: Please include “AIA COTE” in the question at the very bottom of the form, that reads: Note: Want us to know something more about your donation? (Optional). Please type in AIA COTE for MountainTrue to be able to track our fundraising progress!
Climate Symposium
For years, the Climate Symposium has brought together design professionals, scientists, and community leaders to tackle the biggest questions facing our built environment. Now, that legacy continues—as part of Aspire 2025.
By joining forces with North Carolina’s premier architecture and design conference, we’re growing the conversation while keeping the focused, in-depth programming you value most.
AIA NC - AISC Visions in Steel Gallery
Visions in Steel is a special exhibit celebrating the artistry and innovation of steel fabricators who bring bold architectural visions to life.
The exhibit runs from September 22 to October 24 at the AIA North Carolina Center for Architecture and Design
AIANC - AISC Visions in Steel Gallery Opening Reception
Visions in Steel is a special exhibit celebrating the artistry and innovation of steel fabricators who bring bold architectural visions to life.
Join AISC and AIA North Carolina for the opening reception—an evening of networking, cocktails, great food, and a chance to meet the exhibition participants!
The exhibit runs from September 22 to October 24 at the AIA North Carolina Center for Architecture and Design
Barkitecture
Triangle Barkitecture is a one-of-a-kind pet architecture and design competition to raise money for pets in need by supporting local foster and pet rescue organizations right here in the Triangle. Local architects, engineers, designers, and creative minds all over the Triangle compete to create the best custom pet architecture that is then auctioned off at the event with 100% of those profits going to pets in need.
AIA NC - October O.W.L.S. Webinar with Maxson Associates
This course provides architects with a comprehensive understanding of large operable glass wall systems, with a specific focus on how these systems contribute to occupant health, safety, and welfare. Participants will learn how folding, sliding, and pivot door systems can enhance natural daylighting, ventilation, thermal comfort, and spatial flexibility—key factors in promoting indoor environmental quality and occupant well-being. Through real-world project examples, attendees will examine how thoughtful integration of these systems supports both aesthetic goals and essential functional needs in code-compliant design. 1.5. HSW
AIA NC - Positioning for Net Zero: Architectural-Structural Coordination to Reduce Carbon in Structures
The SE 2050 Commitment for structural engineers addresses embodied carbon in building materials, and the Architecture 2030 Commitment addresses both operational and embodied carbon. Discipline coordination is needed to fulfill these commitment goals on projects.
During this presentation, two members of the Sustainable Design Committee of the Structural Engineers Association of North Carolina – Senior Structural Engineer, Bethany Whitehurst, P.E., S.E., of Clark Nexsen, A JMT Company and Design Engineer, Alyssa Libby, E.I. of Bennett & Pless – will discuss the differences between operational and embodied carbon and how embodied carbon is calculated for materials.
This session will address how architects and structural engineers can coordinate to reduce both operational and embodied carbon to meet the carbon reduction goals through identifying embodied carbon hot spots, incorporating thermal breaks at exterior structural elements, performing carbon intensity bay studies, and reusing structure. The presentation will also address marketing embodied carbon reduction to clients and the consideration of sustainability in building design awards.
AIA North Carolina Design Awards
Join us on Friday, October 24th, for the AIA NC Design & Chapter Awards in Charlotte! Celebrate excellence in architecture, honoring outstanding projects and individuals who have made significant contributions to the built environment across our state.
Schedule:
5:00 pm Doors Open
5:00 - 6:30 pm Beverages and Hor D'oeuvres
6:30 - 8:30 pm Awards
Parking:
Free parking can be found at 2923 Youngblood St, in the lot behind the venue
Additional parking can be found across the street from the venue, in the gravel lot
Street parking is also available in the surrounding streets
The venue is accessible by Light Rail for those who prefer public transportation
* any EPs who need financial assistance to attend, please email Amy at asomogy@aianc.org!
AIA NC - COTE Program 1: Indoor airPLUS and Green Built Homes
This course explores indoor air quality through the lens of two commonly available certification programs in North Carolina. The first hour of the course focuses on the EPA's Indoor AirPlus certification program. The general structure and process of the program is described, followed by a description of the point categories and strategies needed to qualify for the program. The second hour of the course describes the Greenbuilt Homes program, which is a North Carolina-based program that encompasses all aspects of green building. This presentation focuses specifically on that program's indoor air quality related pre-requisites and optional point category. Topics include: radon, combustion safety, VOCs, formaldehyde, ventilation systems, and moisture management.
2 HSW Hours
AIA NC - COTE Program 2: Energy Star v. 3.2 For Contractors and Architects
This course is designed to give architects and contractors a broad understanding of the Energy Star new homes program as well as a deeper understanding of how design decisions come together into a package that will pass the stricter version 3.2 of the program. The first hour of the course focuses on how the Energy Star program is structured, what versions mean, and how Energy Star implements them to continuously improve energy efficiency. It describes the checklists and some common mechanics and pitfalls to all the versions. The second hour takes a deeper dive into four prototypical house types and shows how project teams might make a package of design decisions about insulation, windows, mechanical equipment, and appliances that all comes together to achieve a passing score for this challenging program.
2 HSW Hours
AIA Piedmont - Gallery Opening: NC MOD- AIA Piedmont and The Art Gallery at Congdon Yards Mid-Century Design & North Carolina's Modern Legacy
NC MOD: Mid-Century Design & North Carolina’s Modern Legacy
September 11 - October 30
The Harmony of Materials: Mid-Century Modern designers had a deep appreciation for materials and their inherent qualities. Wood, particularly teak, walnut, and oak, played a prominent role in furniture and architectural elements. The warmth of wood was often juxtaposed with metal accents, such as steel or brass, creating a visually striking contrast. These materials were celebrated for their natural beauty and durability.
Bringing Nature Indoors: A key philosophy of Mid-Century Modern Design was the integration of nature into living spaces. Expansive windows and open floor plans allowed for an abundance of natural light and a seamless connection to the outdoors. Indoor plants and the use of earthy colours further emphasized this connection, creating interiors that felt inviting and grounded.
Simplicity and Functionality: Above all, Mid-Century Modern Design champions functionality without sacrificing aesthetics. Furniture pieces were designed with usability in mind, often featuring innovative storage solutions and multi-purpose designs. Every element had a purpose, contributing to the overall efficiency of the space.
AIA Triangle - Building Conversations: Architects and Local Leaders - Durham
Join us for Building Conversations: Architects and Local Leaders, a morning roundtable bringing together local elected officials and members of the design profession for meaningful dialogue about the future of our communities.
Over a light breakfast, we’ll explore how zoning, housing policy, and planning decisions impact affordability, sustainability, walkability, and civic design, and why architects should be at the table when those decisions are made.
This is more than a networking event; it’s an opportunity to influence how our cities grow. Architects and designers are uniquely positioned to help shape equitable, people-centered places, and this conversation is a critical step toward making design a central part of public policy.
Please RSVP to reserve your seat.
Let’s build better communities together.
AIA NC - August O.W.L.S. Webinar with CRMCA
This educational session delves into the cradle-to-gate process of concrete—the lifecycle stages from raw material extraction to the moment it leaves the production facility. Jessica Wilson, Director of Technical Services at Carolinas Ready Mixed Concrete Association, and guest expert, Eric Koehler, of Titan America, will provide a comprehensive overview of the material inputs, manufacturing processes, and embodied carbon associated with concrete production. 1.5. HSW
AIA Wilmington - Firm Crawl and Happy Hour
Once you are on Switchyard Road, continue until you cross the railroad tracks, then continue straight down the gravel driveway. Feel free to park along the gravel driveway or in the gravel lot at the end of the drive. Kersting Architecture's office is on the second floor of the building to the left. It is the first door at the top of the stairs.
AIA NC: Summer School Presented by the Concrete Masonry Checkoff - Greenville
Join us for Summer School, a continuing education series presented by AIA NC and the Concrete Masonry Checkoff. Featuring a lineup of expert-led sessions, Summer School delivers practical, real-world knowledge to help you design smarter, build better, and stay ahead of the latest industry standards.
Participants can earn up to 4 LUs (3 HSW) through this event.