AIA South Carolina

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

06/01/2026

04/25/2026

It's not too late to register for the AIA SC events next week in Charleston: Resilience By Design, Firm Hop, Welcome Reception, Annual Meeting, Design Awards, Site Tours (+ a Sullivan's Island Happy Hour), and SAP training. We saved you a seat! Sessions are filling up, so this is your reminder to register now. Join us for a fun, informative, and fabulous week of events April 29-May 2!

04/21/2026

Exciting news! H.5216 is modernizing our energy code! Contact your rep this week! 💪 +++Final Week to Register for the Resilience By Design and Annual Meeting & Design Awards Events!
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Email from AIA South Carolina | SC Architectural Foundation | SC Center for Architecture Happy Earth Month! COTE Call Features AIA Southeast COTE Collaborative     Commercial Energy Code H.5216 is on

04/16/2026

🎩👟👟✨ Jump into design at our Charleston events! Your adventure awaits!
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03/21/2026

Registration is OPEN!🔒 Get ready for the AIA SC Conference Series in Charleston April 29-May 2! We’ve packed the week with fun and informative events at multiple downtown locations: Resilience By Design, a downtown firm hop, a cross-conference Welcome Party, Annual Membership/ Keynote/New Architects’ Lunch, Design & Chapter Awards ceremony and celebration, TWO Built Project Tours, and SAP training. Whew! REGISTER TODAY FOR CHARLESTON IN FIVE WEEKS! link in comments

03/13/2026

Now accepting applications for the state chapter Membership and Programs Manager position! Come work with us as part of the AIA SC (501c6) + SC Architectural Foundation (501c3) and make an impact on the design community in South Carolina.