AIA Triangle champions local architects and design professionals by advocating for our profession and promoting sustainable and inclusive design to strengthen our community.

2026 Design Award Recipients

The AIA Triangle Design Awards Program recognizes excellence in architectural design throughout the Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill, North Carolina metropolitan area.

Upcoming Events

Q3 MEMBER SOCIAL

September 30, 2026
5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Bull City Ciderworks

Join AIA Triangle for our Q3 Member Social on Wednesday, September 30 from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m., hosted by Thorburn Associates. We’ll gather for an evening of connection, conversation, and community. This special event is designed to welcome and celebrate our newest members while offering all attendees a chance to network and strengthen relationships within the AIA Triangle community.

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ROOM TO GROW: RETHINKING HOUSING IN A REGION ON THE RISE

October 5, 2026
10:00 -8:00 p.m.
NC State Univeristy

Join us for the fall 2026 NCSU School of Architecture/AIA Triangle Housing Symposium — Room to Grow: Rethinking Housing in a Region on the Rise. Housing attainability is one of the most pressing issues facing the Research Triangle today. Rapid population growth, paired with interlocking market forces and development constraints, have shaped what is possible within the system. This symposium brings together architects, developers, planners, city officials, and housing advocates to unpack these issues.

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2026 TAP SYMPOSIUM

October 7, 2026
8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Wake Tech South Campus, Building L

Registration is now open for the 2026 TAP Symposium, to be held at Wake Tech’s South Campus. Join us on October 7th as we dive in to tangible workflows, AI implementation, and computational design.

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MEMBER OPPORTUNITIES

COTE BIKE CLUB

Come enjoy the cooler weather on a bike ride with us!Our COTE Task Force is introducing a casual bike club for members and friends. We’ll meet up at CfAD at 5:30 and get rolling by 6:00 p.m. Put these dates on your calendar and join us for a fun ride. No registration required. Sept. 9; Oct. 14; Nov. 11; Dec. 9.

HELPFUL RESOURCES AND INFORMATION

BLACK SPECTACLES

Studying for your AREs? Through a new partnership with Black Spectacles, AIAT members have free access to study materials to help you prepare for your next exam! You must be a current AIAT member and have an exam scheduled within the next two months to take advantage of this resource.

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Guides for Equitable Practice

These guides will help you make the business and professional case for ensuring that your organization meets the career development, professional environment, and cultural awareness expectations of current and future employees and clients.

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