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

EP/YAF
New Year, New Architect

April 30, 2026
6:00 – 8:00 p.m.

Celebrate all the newly licensed architects of 2025 in the Triangle at EP/YAF’s New Year, New Architect. 

Lunch and Learn with LP Building Solutions

April 23, 2026
11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
1 LU|HSW

Join us for our April Lunch and Learn at The Brown House in Raleigh, sponsored by LP Building Solutions!

2026 Accessibility Seminars

April 27 + 28, 2026
Session One: Commerical
Session Two: Multi-Family

Registration required. Group discounts available.

Registration is now open for our 2026 Accessibility Seminars. 4 LU|HSW avaialable at the half-day commercial sesison. 7.5 LU|HSW for the full-day multi-family seminar.

MEMBER OPPORTUNITIES

Open Call for Triangle Tour of Residential Architecture

We’re looking for homes to be featured on the 2026 AIAT Triangle Tour of Residential Architecture! Entries close May 1!

AIAT LEGO BrickUniverse Competition

Calling all LEGO lovers! AIAT K12 Outreach is calling for submissions of your best architecture-related LEGO builds! Selected creations will be exhibited at the BrickUniverse LEGO fan event June 27-28 in Raleigh.

Current Grant Opportunities

AIA NC J. Hyatt Hammond Achievement Grant
Open to associate members and architect members with less than 10 years of experience. Provides grantees with funding to further professional development goals.

Sir Walter Raleigh Award

The Sir Walter Raleigh Awards recognize outstanding contributions that enhance the look, feel, and function of the city. Nominations are open through Monday, May 11.

 

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.

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.

Equity, diversity, and inclusion

We are committed to broadening equity, diversity, and inclusion to create a stronger profession.

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