As of November, AIA Charlotte has grown to 906 members, consistently the largest section in the state. In 2017, we hosted seven membership meetings, offered 51.5 continuing-education credits, and made $12,500 in financial contributions.
See the 2017 Year in Review for pictures and other data about the year's events, sponsorships, and partnerships.
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Gingerbuild! Team Registration: Deadline Today
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Wednesday, December 13
Competition: 3:00 - 5:00 pm
Social: 5:00 - 7:00 pm
Charlotte Trolley Museum, 1507 Camden Road, Charlotte
Registration deadline: December 8
Follow the steps below to join the fun:
- If you are an AIA member or sponsor, email us for a coupon code.
- Buy each team member a ticket to the social on the SMPS website.
- Pick a team captain, review the rules, and register your team (2-8 people) on the AIA Charlotte website by December 8.
Come get your gingerbread on. It'll be sweet!
If you wish to participate only in the Social portion of the evening, buy tickets here.
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Small Firm Roundtable December 14
Architectural Powder Coatings
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 Thursday, December 14
11:30 am - 1:00 pm
Phil Goodlove of Sierra Pacific Windows and Doors presents Architectural Powder Coatings when the Small Firm Roundtable meets on December 14. Lunch starts at 11:30 and the program begins promptly at noon.
Register online.
The Small Firm Roundtable presenter calendar for 2018 is starting to fill. AEC partners who offer one-hour HSW sessions are invited to present.
See the 2018 calendar for open dates, and
contact Lauren Burn to express interest.
Sign in at the event to earn 1 LU/HSW.
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Sponsor AIA Charlotte in 2018
Commit by December 15 to Save
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As a volunteer organization that serves as the voice of the local architecture profession, we depend greatly on our sponsors. Our members specify, recommend, and approve the purchase of products and services for their firms, amounting in millions spent each year. With sponsorship, we offer AEC partner companies a chance to reach them with a great range of benefits for every budget.
And THANK YOU to the new and returning sponsors who have pledged support for 2018!
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Member Renewals Due January 15
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Renewal deadline: January 15
Membership renewals have been sent via email from AIA National. Now is the time to renew for 2018. Dues installment plans are also available. Find details and sign in to renew at aia.org/renew.
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2017/18 YAF Leadership Program Blog
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The 2017/18 class of the YAF Leadership Program has completed four of nine sessions. Topics have included personal leadership style, listening and giving feedback, integrity in business, and a walking tour of Charlotte's Fourth Ward.
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UNC Charlotte
CareerEXPO_2018
Firm Registration Open
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Friday, February 23
8:00 am - 5:30 pm
UNC Charlotte, Storrs Hall
Early-bird registration deadline: February 5
AEC employers from across the region are invited to UNC Charlotte for CareerEXPO_2018, an opportunity to showcase the firms' work, build relationships with the School of Architecture, and interview potential candidates for summer, part-time, and full-time employment. Registration for this one-day event includes one display area in Storrs Hall, continental breakfast, lunch and social.
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- The submission period for two Architects' Foundation Scholarships is open now through January 17. Click here for details on the Diversity Advancement Scholarship and the Payette Sho-Ping Chin Memorial Academic Scholarship.
- The next #AIAChat (a Twitter-based Q&A) will address the timely topic of architects in government advocacy. Join the discussion on Wednesday, December 13, at 3:00 pm on Twitter.
- The AIA has condemned the Senate-passed tax bill, citing the abolishment of the Historic Tax Credit and the exclusion of architects and other small-business service professions by name from lower tax rates. Read more.
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Upcoming Events at a Glance
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Wednesday, December 13
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Thursday, December 14
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11:30 am
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Thursday, December 14
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11:30 am
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Friday, December 22- Monday, January 1
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AIAC Closed for Winter Holidays
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Career Center: Latest Job Postings
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In 2017, job listings are $50 for members and $100 for non-members, posted for 30 days. Post your listing online, and it will also be included here.
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Charlotte, Charlotte, NC |
Project Architect |
Gresham, Smith and Partners |
11/27/2017 |
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Concord, |
Intern Architect |
Griffin Architecture, PA |
11/16/2017 |
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Charlotte, North Carolina |
Architect |
starrdesign |
11/15/2017 |
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Charlotte, Charlotte, NC |
Intern Architect |
Gresham, Smith and Partners |
11/14/2017 |
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Charlotte, Charlotte, NC |
Other |
Gresham, Smith and Partners |
11/14/2017 |
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Charlotte, North Carolina |
Project Architect |
Gresham, Smith and Partners |
8/24/2017 |
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