AIA Triangle

Q2 New Member Social
2025-06-11 17:30 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Pilot Mill, 1101 Haynes St., Unit 207, Raleigh, NC, 27604, United States
Please use the parking lot directly leading from the end of Halifax Street and use Entrance A.

Scaling Up: Strategies for Growing Architecture Firms
2025-06-19 17:00 - 19:00 | ThoughtCraft Architects, 331 W Main St, Suite 204, Durham, NC, 27701, United States
Featured Guest Speaker: Jason Hart, Principal and Founder of ThoughtCraft Architects
Jason will share insights from his experience building and evolving a successful architecture practice, followed by a roundtable discussion on challenges and opportunities in scaling up.
Date: Thursday, June 19
Time: 5:00 PM
Location: ThoughtCraft Architects
331 W Main St, Suite 204, Durham, NC 27701
Space is limited to 12 attendees — please RSVP to reserve your spot joe@habaneroarchitecture.com
We look forward to seeing you there and continuing to build a strong, supportive forum for small firms across the Triangle Area.

About our guest speaker:
Jason Hart, AIA, ThoughtCraft Architects Founding Partner
Jason manages our operations in the Triangle area of North Carolina, bringing more than two decades of national and international experience to our practice. As the firm’s chief strategic thinker, Jason asks the tough “what if?” questions that help push projects to their highest potential. His strength of maintaining a wide perspective while seeing past the clutter, and evaluating alternative options, keeps the firm and its projects focused on the big picture.
Jason’s diverse experience ranges from homes to large multifamily, office, museum, civic structures, and preservation. Prior to forming ThoughtCraft with Chris, he was a project manager and designer for notable firms including Renzo Piano’s office in Paris, where he worked on the design of the widely-acclaimed Morgan Library and Museum, DiMella Shaffer, KMW, Paul Lukez in Massachusetts, and Takenaka in Japan. Jason holds a Master of Architecture degree from M.I.T., a Bachelor of Design degree from the University of Florida, and an Associate’s degree from St. Petersburg Junior College.
He is a member of the ULI Triangle Housing Committee, former chairman of the Chapel Hill Community Design Commission, and served as a Professor of Practice at four different universities over 18-years including NC State.

ARE 5.0 Study Group
2025-06-24 18:00 - 20:00 | Redline Design Group, 6601 Six Forks Rd., Raleigh, NC, 27615, United States

Hard Hat Tour of The Weld
2025-06-25 16:30 - 18:00 | The Weld, 1000 Hammell Drive, Raleigh, NC, 27603, United States
EP/YAF is hosting a Hard Hat Tour of The Weld. The event will take place at Holston @ The Weld from 4:30 – 6:00pm on June 25th. The Gensler project team will walk us through the project development since our tour last year! Full PPE is required for this tour. 1.5 CE credits will be available for attending this event.
Please RSVP and we will send more information for parking and access before the event. Email yaftriangle@gmail.com with any questions!
Please note: Attendance is limited to 40 registrants.

AIA North Carolina Summer School CE Program
2025-06-26 09:00 - 14:00 | Center for Architecture and Design, 14 E Peace Street, Raleigh, NC, 27604
Join us for a half-day CE program where you can earn 3 HSW —just in time to kick off your summer!
Programs include:
It’s All in the Details – This presentation examines construction details from roof to foundation that often lead to litigation, highlighting relevant codes, standards, and manufacturer instructions.
Factory Preblended Mortars Interactive Presentation with Amerimix – This interactive course explores advances in masonry mortars, comparing pre-blended and site-mixed options through presentation and demonstrations, with a focus on performance, specifications, and ASTM standards.
What You Need to Know About the 2016 Masonry Code – This presentation reviews major changes to masonry codes and standards over the past 15 years, including updates to TMS 402/602 and concrete masonry provisions, to help attendees understand and apply current requirements and best practices, including those for masonry veneer.
June 26 – Raleigh
9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Participants can earn up to 4 LUs (3 HSW) through this event.
Click here to register.

NC Zoo Asia Exhibit: Case Study and Tour
2025-06-27 09:00 - 12:30 | NC Zoo, Stedman Education Center, 4401 Zoo Parkway, Asheboro, NC, 27205, United States
Building Enclosure Council – Research Triangle and Charlotte Chapters Present:
NC Zoo Asia Exhibit: Case Study and Tour
Friday, June 27th
NC Zoo, Stedman Education Center, Asheboro NC
Join us for a case study and project tour presented by Little Diversified Architectural Consulting and Rodgers Builders of the recently constructed Asia Exhibit before the official opening to the public in 2026! This expansion project, as part of the NC Connect Bond funding and generous donations from their Zoo Society Members, will highlight habitats for iconic species such as tigers, Komodo dragons, Visayan warty pigs, Asian small-clawed otters, king cobras, and white-cheeked gibbons. The 12.5-acre project site, located in the heart of the 2,000-acre zoo, consists of over 8 structures including an entrance bridge, 300-person café, gift shop, viewing pavilion, animal habitats, and support buildings, all designed to incorporate the textures, shapes, technology, and cultural references from the animals’ native origins. This event collaboration between the Charlotte and Research Triangle Building Enclosure Council chapters will take place on Friday June 27th and begin at the Stedman Education Center at the NC Zoo. 3 AIA CEUs (pending).
Event Schedule:
9:00am Registration & Breakfast
9:30am Project Presentation
11:00am Asia Exhibit Tour (Tram to tour location boards immediately after presentation)
12:30pm Event Ends
Registration: members/non-members $30 (includes Zoo Entry and Tram ticket), space is limited, registration opens May 30th!
Click here for information and to register.

AIA Triangle LEGO® BrickUniverse Competition
2025-06-28 - 2025-06-29 | Raleigh Convention Center, 500 S Salisbury St., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS – AIA Triangle LEGO® BrickUniverse Competition
AIA Triangle K12 Outreach is calling for submissions of your best architecture related LEGO® builds!
LEGO has become a part of architecture’s collective conscience – an inspiration, a modeling tool, a nostalgic driver for those of us who grew up piecing together worlds with tiny blocks. LEGO BrickUniverse is an annual event coming to Downtown Raleigh featuring professional artists and work by LEGO enthusiasts.
AIA Triangle will be hosting a booth at the BrickUniverse LEGO Fan Event at the Raleigh Convention Center on JUNE 28-29, 2025 to help showcase our industry and expand awareness of AIA Triangle and our network of architects in the area. As a resource to students, we will distribute information about careers in architecture, area camps, workshops, and mentorship programs to grow our career pipeline. In addition, we will be offering 80 student tickets to attend the event.
Your builds can be a replica of one of your projects, design in progress, dream building, local landmark, or some other architecture related build showcasing principles from the AIA Framework for Design Excellence.

Please submit this interest form by Friday,05/09/2025 at 5pm and direct any questions to AIATrianglek12@gmail.com. AIA Triangle LEGO® BrickUniverse Competition
Finalized creations are due to AIA NC Headquarters (14 E Peace Street, Raleigh) by Monday, 06/09/2025 at 5pm for local judging and submission to BrickUniverse convention organizers.

Blocks for your submission are supplied by each individual team. There will be cash prizes for a maximum of (3) winning designs and these will be displayed at our exhibit during the BrickUniverse LEGO Fan Event.
Have fun, get creative, and happy building!

Lunch & Learn sponsored by Fitch Lumber with Marvin and Trustile
2025-07-16 12:00 - 14:00 | Mez Restaurant, 5410 Page Rd, Durham, NC, 27703, United States

Real Matter WIA Pre-Lecture Reception
2025-08-04 17:30 - 18:00 | Junction West, 310 S West Street, Suite 110, Raleigh, NC, 27603, United States

Building Conversations: Architects and Local Leaders
2025-08-14 08:00 - 10:00 | Center for Architecture and Design, 14 E Peace Street, Raleigh, NC, 27604
Hosted by AIA Triangle and CityBuilderFunded by the AIA NC ACTIVATE Grant
Date: Thursday, August 14Time: 8:00 AM – 10:00 AMLocation: Center for Architecture and Design14 E Peace Street, Raleigh, NC
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.

WIA 2025 Unplugged Panel
2025-08-14 17:30 - 19:30 | Bobbitt Construction, 2400 Weston Pkwy, Cary, NC, 27513

Design Summer Social
2025-08-16 11:00 - 13:30 | Jaycee Park Shelter, Jaycee Park Shelter, Raleigh
Please join EP/YAF and all the design organizations of the Triangle at the 4th annual Design Summer Social! This event will be at Jaycee Park Shelter from 11:00am to 1:30pm on August 16th, 2025. Buffet-style lunch will be provided. RSVP by August 11th, 2025. See you all there!
Special thanks to our sponsor, Bobbitt!
Sign up HERE!

Up on a Rooftop with Architects - Durham Edition
2025-08-19 17:00 - 19:30 | NC
Rooftop Bar Tour – Downtown Durham August 19 · 5:00 PM – Rain or Shine Join us for another unforgettable evening in Downtown Durham as we explore some of the city’s most iconic rooftop bars!
Tour Stop 1: The Durham Hotel

315 E Chapel Hill Street
Speaker: Craig Spitzer, CEO

Tour Stop 2: Unscripted Durham

202 Corcoran Street
Speaker: Zach Prager – Director of Investments I Partner, Austin Lawrence Partners East

Tour Stop 3: Velvet Hippo

119 Orange St 3rd Floor,
Speakers: Joe Fitzsimons – Architect & Alva Horton – Interior Designer

We’ll kick things off promptly at 5:00 PM with opening remarks from Nicole Thompson, President & CEO of Downtown Durham, Inc.
Important Info:

This is a rain-or-shine event
Drinks are not provided
Please arrive on time – the tour will not wait
Limited to 25 attendees
Parking Information and a more detailed itinerary will be sent following registration

Don’t miss this chance to connect, unwind, and enjoy Durham from above.

AIAT - SFX
2025-08-21 17:00 - 18:00 | Virtual Event
Operational Dynamics: Contrasting the Structures of Small and Large Architecture Firms
Join us for an engaging evening of connection and conversation with fellow small firm leaders in the AIA Triangle community.
We will meet online to discuss some of the core differences between running small and large architecture firms including the differences in workflow, team hierarchy, project management, and decision-making processes between boutique studios and large-scale firms. The session will be a roundtable event, where participants will share real-world experiences, revealing how firm size influences creative freedom, client relationships, resource allocation, and adaptability in a competitive market.
*CE Credit Pending

Lunch & Learn hosted by Optima Engineering
2025-08-26 12:00 - 13:00 | Optima Engineering Offices, 434 Fayetteville St., Suite 2450, Raleigh, NC, 27601
A review of the changes coming in the 2024 NC code updates and their impact on the Architectural design due to updated MEP requirements. The presentation will cover Plumbing, Mechanical, and Electrical changes.
Presenter: Evan Connell, PE, Mechanical Engineer – Evan is a Mechanical & Plumbing Engineer in the Raleigh office with a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering from NC State with more than 10 years of experience. His experience lies in the design and development of air and water side CV and VAV systems, geothermal, critical environmental, sound sensitive spaces, VRF, dust collection, domestic supply and gravity waste/vent distribution, as well as a number of other systems. Energy analysis modeling, Revit, and AutoCAD document drafting on projects such as K-12, multi-family, commercial retail, and higher education build on his extensive knowledge for both new construction as well as renovation. His expertise in the design of VRF, ground-source, and high-efficiency HVAC equipment is always set with sustainable design in mind.
Course # OE25-0501
Members of AIA are eligible to receive 1 LU | HSW credit

Building Conversations: Architects and Local Leaders - Durham
2025-09-05 08:00 - 10:00 | The Can Opener Durham, 205 S Gregson St, 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.

Residential Tour
2025-09-06 | NC
The American Institute of Architects (AIA) Triangle Tour of Residential Architecture showcases architect-designed homes throughout the North Carolina Triangle region. This is your opportunity to see some of the best residences in the Triangle, get ideas for your own home, and ask questions about architecture, materials, construction, and technology. Architects and docents are available to answer your questions all day! This is a self-guided tour, open to the public.
Residential Tour webpage
Click HERE to purchase tickets. All 8 homes are eligible for 1LU/ HSW each
Tour locations will be posted Friday, September 5th at 10am.

Q3 New Member Social
2025-09-10 17:00 - 20:00 | 301 Hillsborough St, Suite 930, Raleigh
Join AIA Triangle for our Q3 New Member Social on Wednesday, September 10, from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m., hosted by Walter P Moore at their Raleigh office, located at 301 Hillsborough Street, Suite 930. We’ll gather in the 9th floor lobby and on the roof terrace 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.
Registration is required, please have your member number ready at registration. We look forward to seeing you there.

September BEC-RT Meeting: Factory Tour!
2025-09-12 09:00 - 11:00 | Advanced Exterior Systems, 4501 Beryl Road, Raleigh, NC, 27606, United States
Join BEC-RT and Advanced Exterior Systems for a presentation on pre-fabricated wall panels and a tour of their manufacturing facility in Mebane, North Carolina.
Free. Register at https://bec-researchtriangle.org
1.5 AIA HSW/CEU (pending approval).

AIAT SFX
2025-09-18 16:30 - 17:30 | withArchitecture’s Office, 609 William Vickers Ave, Durham, 27701
Designing Succession: A Roundtable on Legacy, Leadership, and Longevity
Join us for our 3rd event of the year, a conversation with our fellow small firm withArchitecture.
Featured Guest Speaker: Ellen Weinstein, AIA, Partner, withArchitecture; Andy Goolsby, AIA, Partner, withArchitecture; and Mike Cincala, AIA, Partner, withArchitecture
From Weinstein Friedlein Architects to withArchitects, the partners will share their experience about their succession planning story. They will offer insights about their framework and leadership transition strategies
Social hour starts: 4.30 PM
Roundtable starts at: 5.00PM
1 LU/HSW available for AIA members

Coffee and Connect
2025-09-19 08:00 - 10:00 | Cafe Carolina and Bakery, 2130 Clark Ave, Raleigh

Lunch and Learn Hosted by Extron with optional tour
2025-09-24 11:30 - 13:30 | 2500 Raleigh Blvd, Raleigh
CE Program: Considerations for High-Performance Esports SpacesDate & Time: September 24 11:30am – 1:30pm (Educational Program 11:30am – 12:30pm, optional tour 12:30pm – 1:30pm)Location: 2500 Raleigh Blvd, Raleigh
AIA CES Credit: 1 LU
As Esports continues to grow in popularity across K-12 schools, universities, and professional organizations, the demand for purpose-built gaming environments is on the rise. Whether designing new facilities or retrofitting existing ones, the success of any esports space begins with its infrastructure—especially audiovisual systems.
Considerations for High-Performance Esports Spaces explores how to create adaptable, future-ready environments that support everything from competitive gameplay to coaching, spectating, and live-streaming. This session will cover best practices for structured cabling, distributing uncompressed AV signals, and integrating high-resolution connectivity throughout the facility. Learn how to design AV systems that meet the current demands of esports while anticipating future technological shifts.
Learning Objectives:

Understand the diverse needs of scholastic esports systems
Learn how to adapt existing learning spaces for flexible AV integration
Explore AV, streaming, and recording technologies used in gameplay, coaching, and broadcasting
Identify infrastructure requirements for robust, high-resolution connectivity

Facility Tour Highlights:
Command and Control TheatreExperience a simulated command and control environment, featuring a videowall capable of displaying content from dual-display workstations, video servers, and NTP-synchronized clocks across multiple time zones.
Esports SuiteTour a fully equipped esports suite with five gaming stations, player-facing cameras, and a shoutcaster desk designed for live commentary and game analysis—showcasing the full potential of a modern esports AV setup.

Building Conversations - Chapel Hill
2025-09-26 08:00 - 10:00 | The Friday Center, 100 Friday Center Dr, Chapel Hill
Light Breakfast will be provided
Hosted by AIA Triangle and CityBuilder
Funded by the AIA NC ACTIVATE Grant
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.

Fall 2025 School of Architecture and AIA Triangle Joint Lecture Series - Steve Raike
2025-09-29 17:30 | NC
Joint Lecture Series

Building Conversations - Pittsboro
2025-10-10 08:00 - 10:00 | NC

Fall 2025 School of Architecture and AIA Triangle Joint Lecture Series - Pradeepa Kannadasan & Purvij Munshi
2025-10-10 12:30 | NC

Barkitecture
2025-10-11 | Downtown Cary Park, Bark Bar, 302 S Walker St, Cary, NC, 27511, United States
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.
Barkitecture webpage

AIAT SFX HR Foundations for Small Firms: An Important Component for Long Term Success
2025-10-15 17:00 - 18:00 | Virtual Event
1 CE | LU

Hard Hat Tour with Duda|Paine Architects
2025-10-16 16:30 - 18:00 | NC
EP/YAF and Duda|Paine Architects are hosting a Hard Hat Tour of the Garden Gateway at Sarah P. Duke Gardens on October 16nd from 4:30-6:00pm. Please join us to see progress of the visitor center that will be open to the public next year! PPE is required for this tour. 1.5 CE credits will be available for attending this event.

Spots are limited to 25 participants. Parking is LIMITED and requires walking from paid parking areas in most cases. Please indicate in the RSVP if you will need handicap / accessible parking and plan to arrive early.

After RSVP, we will send more information for parking and access before the event. Email yaftriangle@gmail.com with any questions!
1 CE | LU

Fall 2025 School of Architecture and AIA Triangle Joint Lecture Series - Florian Idenburg
2025-10-20 17:30 | NC
