Aspire Online Learning
Demonstrates how energy-efficiency goals—when addressed beginning in schematic design—can be successfully achieved, saving valuable resources such as design-time and client budgets
April O.W.L.S. Webinar
We will analyze and discuss how building with resilient materials and methods will reduce our carbon footprint, positively affect our environment, and help alter the course of environmental climate change overall.
SAY IT LOUD NC – Submission Deadline!
On behalf of North Carolina’s Chapter of the National Organization of Minority Architects (NCNOMA) and American Institute of Architects North Carolina (AIANC), it is our pleasure to invite you to showcase your work through SAY IT LOUD - NC virtual exhibition in spring of 2021.
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…
AIANC Environmental Stewardship Series – Part 2
We will provide an overview of the history of energy generation and how electricity rapidly changed how buildings function. We will explore how architects can prepare for the continuing changes in the industry. We will also discuss the concept of electrification and how utility companies are planning for its future use in their delivery of power with the goal of carbon reduction.
Business Planning & Management Basics for Small Firm Architects
Leading a design firm offers a variety of unique challenges and opportunities. An unpredictable business environment and quickening pace of change requires firm owners to adapt, but how can firm owners proactively prepare for growth in uncertain times? We will explore strategies for business planning and effective management within an environment of unpredictability, including case studies illustrating best practices.
March O.W.L.S.
To educate architects, specifiers & designers on the new ANSI/AWI 0641 Architectural Wood Casework.
AOL: Sustainable Design Through Daylighting
Topics discussed include daylighting strategies available through the integration of structural sandwich panels, energy conservation, enhancements, options, form and aesthetics. The many benefits to health, productivity, safety and sustainable design will be discussed, as well as specialty applications including explosion venting, blast resistance, OSHA fall through protection and hurricane resistance
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…
AIANC Environmental Stewardship Series
Over the past few decades, it has become commonplace to think about the energy efficiency of the buildings we create during the design phase. More recently, the analysis has expanded to include the impact on greenhouse gas emissions and climate.