AIA Charlotte

As we celebrate Pride in Design this June, AIA Charlotte's Q***r Design Collaborative is reflecting on the inspiring work of our talented contributors. With events throughout the year, QDC is proud to create spaces where architects, designers, allies, and friends can connect and belong. Happy Pride, Charlotte!

What a week in San Diego! 🌟

AIA Charlotte members returned from the AIA Conference on Architecture & Design inspired by innovative ideas, meaningful conversations, and a shared vision for the future of our profession. From thought-provoking sessions and emerging technologies to reconnecting with colleagues and building new relationships, the experience reinforced the power of design to shape stronger communities.

Thank you to everyone who represented AIA Charlotte and contributed to the conversations that are moving architecture forward. We look forward to bringing these insights home and continuing to elevate design excellence in Charlotte and beyond.

🚧 Hard hats on! Join AIA Charlotte's Academy of Architecture for Health (AAH) for an exclusive tour of the Katie Blessing Center, guided by JE Dunn.
Get a behind-the-scenes look at what will become North Carolina's largest and most advanced pediatric behavioral health care facility. This unique hard hat tour offers an opportunity to explore the project in progress and learn about the design, planning, and construction shaping this important community resource.

📅 Friday, June 5, 2026
🕒 3:00–4:30 PM
📍 5516 Central Ave, Charlotte, NC 28212
💲 Free for AIA members | $5 for guests

⚠️ PPE required: Bring your own hard hat, safety vest, long pants, and long sleeves. No open-toed shoes permitted.

Space is limited—register here! https://www.aiacharlotte.org/events/303f279d-24fe-4d7b-b76a-fbac2bfd14a2

Looking to get more involved with the architecture community? Join the AIA Charlotte Women in Architecture (WIA) Committee!

Whether you're a long-time member or new to WIA, this is a great opportunity to connect, collaborate, and help shape future programs, events, and initiatives that support women in architecture and design.

📅 June 4, 2026
✨ Learn more about the committee, meet current members, and discover ways to get involved.
We welcome architects, designers, allied professionals, and emerging professionals who are passionate about building community and advancing the profession.
Contact [email protected] for more details!

Think you've got what it takes to be the trivia champion?

Join AIA Charlotte's Young Architects Forum (YAF) for a fun-filled Trivia Night at Noda Brewing Company! Whether you're a trivia master, a casual player, or just looking to connect with fellow architects, designers, and emerging professionals, this event is for you.

📅 Thursday, June 4
🕡 6:30 PM
📍 NoDa Brewing Company | 150 W 32nd St

Bring your friends, coworkers, and competitive spirit for an evening of great questions, great conversations, and great beer. Open to all—come network, unwind, and see who takes home bragging rights!

Register Here: https://ow.ly/rrUl50Z3SCf

Join BEC Charlotte on Wednesday, May 27th at 5:30pm at Birdsong Brewery for a Presentation on Envelope Field Testing. The 1 hour presentation will cover functionality, specification, and field testing of envelopes for quality assurance. The presentation will conclude with a Social. Participants will learn about the principles outlined in applicable industry testing standards and observe their application in the field. Tickets to register are $8.

Complimentary snacks and beverages provided to registered guests! Register now at this link: https://www.aiacharlotte.org/events/0e300e30-0c7e-474b-a11c-35b843029910

Please join us on Sunday, May 17 at 4:10pm for the Reel Out Charlotte Film Festival as AIA Charlotte's Q***r Design Collaborative presents Submerged Q***r Spaces: San Francisco History and Architecture Rediscovered.

This vivid documentary uncovers q***r history through the lens of urban archaeology, revealing the hidden stories buried beneath San Francisco’s changing landscape. Through powerful firsthand accounts, the film resurrects vanished q***r spaces and honors the communities and memories that refuse to disappear.

Register Here: https://ow.ly/LBxL50YXT30

Join us for the latest AAH event as we explore Resilient Hospital Design—a critical conversation on creating healthcare spaces that can adapt, endure, and protect communities when it matters most.

📍 BR+A Consulting Engineers
📅 Wednesday, May 13, 2026
⏰ 5:30–6:30 PM EST

Hear from industry experts Jacob Knowles and Isabelle Doran as they share insights on sustainability, resilience, and the future of healthcare design.

Earn 1.0 HSW credit while connecting with fellow professionals.

Step inside design before it opens to the world. 🌏✨

Join AIA Charlotte for an exclusive membership meeting featuring Little Diversified Architectural Consulting and the design team behind the highly anticipated Asia Exhibit at the North Carolina Zoo.

Get a behind-the-scenes look at this immersive 12.5-acre expansion—home to incredible species like tigers, Komodo dragons, Asian small-clawed otters, and more. Discover how over 8 thoughtfully designed structures weave together architecture, culture, and habitat to reflect the animals’ native environments.

Be among the first to experience the vision, storytelling, and design innovation before the exhibit officially opens to the public.

REGISTER HERE: https://ow.ly/KCu650YQPlN