2024 ACTIVATE Information & Dates
Hi all & welcome to 2024! Over the last two years, AIA Winston-Salem has hosted and sponsored events funded in part by the grant program ACTIVATE by AIA North Carolina.…
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2021 Design Awards – Our Winners!
Thank you to all who attended our 2021 Design Awards Gala! We really enjoyed getting members from our section together to celebrate the incredible work that has been done over…
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ASPIRE 2021 – CALL FOR SPEAKERS
Become a virtual speaker for Aspire 2021 Hosted by AIA South Atlantic Region, Aspire goes virtual this September! The unconventional conference unites the design and construction community over three days…
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CANstruction 2021
Hey Winston-Salem! We want YOU to create a team for our fall event! CANstruction’s mission is to provide hunger relief assistance by collecting canned food for the Second Harvest Food…
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SAY IT LOUD! NC – Call for Submissions
AIANC is partnering with the North Carolina chapter of the National Organization of Minority Architects (NCNOMA) and Beyond the Built Environment to bring the internationally-recognized SAY IT LOUD exhibition to…
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H.O.P.E. of Winston-Salem Charrette
We were lucky enough to be able to hold our 2020 ACTIVATE event a few months back with H.O.P.E. of Winston-Salem! As part of this this great event, Micah Brown…
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ARE (Virtual) Roundtable
On November 10, 2020, AIA Winston-Salem hosted a discussion between two of our recently licensed board members, Veronica Grant and Micah Martin, and some of our section’s Emerging Professionals. We…
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Leadership by Design – High School Summer Camps
Leadership by Design Camp – Registration now open! Winston-Salem area high school students: Are you interested in design? Do you enjoy serving your community? Looking to gain new skills and explore…
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2019 Design Awards – Our Winners!
Thank you to all who submitted projects the 2019 Design Awards! We had a great time celebrating the fantastic work our members have done (and will continue to do!) to…
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2019 Design Awards: Call for Entries!
The 2019 AIA Winston-Salem Call for Entries is here! These awards acknowledge the design expertise and excellence of architects within our AIA Chapter. Our awards will recognize firms and projects of all shapes and…
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Design Awards Registration is OPEN! ![]()
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These awards acknowledge the design expertise and excellence of architects within our AIA Chapter. Our awards will recognize firms and projects of all shapes and sizes. ![]()
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There will be a $50 entry fee per project that is due at time of registration. Student and section awards will not have an entry fee.![]()
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Check out the registration portal here: www.aiawinstonsalem.org/design-awards-2025/![]()
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Dates to Remember:![]()
Registration Opens: Monday, October 20th![]()
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Registration Deadline: Wednesday, October 29th![]()
(Registration Fee + Intent to Submit Form Due)![]()
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Documentation Submission Deadline: Friday, November 14th ![]()
(Full Submissions Due)![]()
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Design Awards: Thursday, December 4th
Only 27% of registered architects in the U.S. are women, and AIA Winston-Salem is working to change that. On May 17th, the 4th annual Girls’ Lego Day welcomed 37 girls from local schools to the WFU Center for Private Business. With support from parents, sponsors, and a record number of volunteers, participants explored architecture and design, created their own projects, and took home sketchbooks, pencils, and LEGOs—all at no cost.![]()
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This year’s prompt, “What if Kids Ruled the World?” guided students through the design process. Sketches were made, ideas exchanged, and some groups naturally collaborated to form mini “communities.” During a snack break, volunteers transformed the room into a LEGO workshop and shared their roles in architecture, highlighting what they love most about the profession.![]()
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With tables full of LEGO bricks, the girls brought their visions to life—golden houses, banks, vet clinics, and more. Volunteers encouraged creativity, offered suggestions, and helped find the perfect pieces to complete the girls’ designs. At the end, students proudly presented their imaginative communities and shared the stories behind them.![]()
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According to National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB), the number of women in the architect population has shown a continuous trend toward greater gender parity. Events like these undoubtedly work to engage our communities’ young women & provide a space for their creativity to flourish. With ongoing support, growth, & endorsement from our communities, the built environment can better reflect the diversity of those who live in it. For those already in the field, the event offers a refreshing glimpse into the unfiltered creativity of youth. As Kellie Overberg shared in her interview with WSFCS, “Every idea proposed at the event might not be feasible, but they’re always full of inspiration.”![]()
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Special thanks to our sponsors: Davie Construction Co. provided sketchbooks, pencils, and hardhats to get attendees in builder mode. Bricks & Minifigs Kernersville, a woman-owned business, donated LEGOs, go-bags, and a gift card for future visits. Their generosity—and that of our volunteers—was key to the event’s success.![]()
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Can’t wait to see what next year brings!