AIA South Carolina

08/05/2026

The AIA SC News Update is here! Join us in Asheville from September 13-15 for Aspire 2026, featuring immersive sessions and over 30 CE credits. With expanded programming and new experiences, it's a fantastic opportunity to connect with peers and enhance your skills in leadership, resilience, and design. Don't forget to register for the Reside symposium on November 6, focusing on pressing housing challenges. Also, submit your proposals for speaking opportunities by August 7!

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07/16/2026

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07/06/2026

AIA South Carolina pays tribute to Reverend Dr. Simon P. Bouie, a civil rights leader whose legacy continues to inspire. Join us for the 2026 Design Awards Exhibition on September 3, where we will celebrate outstanding projects from SC architects. Don’t miss the People's Choice Awards announcement at 7:30 PM. Together, we honor the past while celebrating architectural innovation.

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07/03/2026

Wishing y'all a safe and happy holiday weekend! 🗽🎊🇺🇸🎆😎

06/24/2026

Congratulations to Representative Don Chapman, AIA, on re-election to the SC House District 8!

🎉 Congratulations to Rep. Don Chapman on winning the Republican nomination for House District 8!

06/19/2026

LAST CALL FOR EARLY BIRD AWARDS PRICING. ⏰

Today is your final day to submit to the Aspire 2026 Design Awards at early bird pricing. After tonight, the rate goes up, so if your project has been sitting in a folder waiting for the “right time,” this is it.

Your work deserves to be seen. Don’t let the deadline be the reason it isn’t. 💪

➡️ Submit your project at the Aspire Awards portal. https://aiaaspire.secure-platform.com/site

06/17/2026

The SC Safe Home Grant Program and the SC Department of Insurance launches Now That’s a Good Question, a new podcast with episodes posting each Wednesday!

The new podcast is available on their website, Spotify, and YouTube, and we’re thrilled they are bringing these important conversations to the public and homeowners who can use this information to stay safe and prepared.

The first eight episodes topics include: The Homeowner Savings Playbook, Why Flood Insurance Matters More Than You Think, Wind Zone Coverage, How Can You Prepare for Earthquakes That Seem Unlikely?, the Smartest Way to Get Ready for Winter Storms, Storm Prep, How Ready Is South Carolina?, Where Do You Turn for Help After the Storm?

Now That’s a Good Question is your go‑to podcast for smart, practical ways to protect your home and your wallet during a disaster. From hidden tax credits to money‑saving mitigation tips, we break down what every South Carolina homeowner should know, especially the things most people never he...

06/16/2026

Rest in Peace, Rev. Bouie. Thank you for your courage and legacy to civil rights history. We will continue to honor your memory at 1530 Main Street, home of the former Eckerd's Drugstore lunch counter, now the headquarters for AIA SC and the SC Architectural Foundation.

It is with profound sadness that we learn of the passing of Rev. Dr. Simon P. Bouie, one of South Carolina’s most important civil rights pioneers, a distinguished minister, and a cherished friend of the Center for Civil Rights History and Research and Columbia SC 63: Our Story Matters.

Born and raised in Columbia, Rev. Bouie belonged to a generation that transformed our city, our state, and our nation. As a student at Booker T. Washington High School and Allen University, he emerged as a courageous leader in the struggle for civil rights. In March 1960, he and fellow student activist Talmadge Neal challenged segregation at an Eckerd’s Drugstore lunch counter in downtown Columbia. Their arrest ultimately led to the landmark United States Supreme Court decision Bouie v. City of Columbia (1964), a case that helped advance the cause of justice and equal protection under the law.

Read the full statement from Executive Director Dr. Bobby Donaldson here: https://civilrights.sc.edu/statement-on-the-passing-of-rev-dr-simon-p-bouie-1940-2026/

06/12/2026

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY FOR DESIGN PROFESSIONALS ON JULY 8, 9, 10! Project Pipeline Summer Camp Call for Sponsors and Volunteers: Camp meets July 8, 9, and 10 at Clemson's Lee Hall. Help introduce middle and high school students to the architecture field in a fun and interactive environment.
Please support Project Pipeline as a volunteer or sponsor by completing the forms at the SCNOMA web site. https://www.scnoma.net/project-pipeline