AIA Eastern North Carolina unites the community of design professionals who live and work in the eastern part of the state. AIA Eastern North Carolina seeks to build affiliations with other community-based organizations and local or regional boards and commissions in order to address issues of concern for the region such as historic preservation, smart growth, sustainability, green building, affordable housing, and more. Membership is open to all registered architects, and architectural interns, employees, and professionals in allied businesses.