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SUMMARY:2026 People's Choice Awards Voting!
DESCRIPTION:The SC Architectural Foundation is partnering with AIA South Carolina to spearhead the 2026 People’s Choice Awards and promote conversations on architecture and design. The People’s Choice Awards draws from the AIA SC Design Awards project entries and welcomes the public to vote for their favorites in each of nine categories: \n\nAdaptive Reuse or Historic Preservation\nInterior Architecture\nNew Construction/Substantial Renovation under 5\,000SF\nNew Construction/Substantial Renovation over 5\,000SF\nResidential New Construction under $1\,000\,000\nResidential New Construction over $1\,000\,000\nResidential Renovation or Addition over $500\,000\nSmall Projects\nUrban Design/Master Planning\n\nVoting is open to the public through Sunday May 3.
URL:https://www.aiasc.org/event/2026-peoples-choice-awards-voting/
LOCATION:SC
CATEGORIES:AIA Charleston,AIA Columbia,AIA Grand Strand,AIA Greenville,AIA Lowcountry,AIA Spartanburg,Chapter Event,Clemson University,COTE,EP/YAF,SCNOMA
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SUMMARY:AIA SC 2026 Annual Meeting: CE/HSW Workshops\, Keynote Speaker\, New Architects Luncheon + More
DESCRIPTION:Join us in Charleston\, SC! This year’s Annual Meeting is scheduled to line up as a multi-event conference week. \nYou will have the option to pick and choose which events to attend and bundled discounts will be available. \nAIA South Carolina is excited to announce the 2026 Spring Conference Series in Charleston\, South Carolina\, Wednesday April 29-Saturday May 2.  This year’s multiple-day\, multiple-location\, multiple-genre annual event is bigger-than-ever before and we would love to have you join us! \nArchitects\, engineers\, designers\, allied-industry services and suppliers\, students\, this event is for YOU. Registration is required for attendance at all individual events\, with three discounted bundled ticket pricing options. \nSchedule for the week is below. Please view the current details for events on their individual pages. \nWednesday April 29 \nResilience By Design Conference\n9 AM-3:30 PM\nClemson Architecture Center \nThe AIA SC Resilience Committee and the Committee on the Environment (COTE SC) are partnering to host the 2026 Resilience By Design Conference!  We have an impressive\, nation-wide roster of resilience by design experts (sessions begin at 9:30 AM) and we know this will be an excellent kick-off to this AIA SC event series. \nCharleston Firm Hop\n4:30-6:30 PM\nLocations: \nBello Garris\nYoung + Wales\nGBA\nThomas & Denzinger\nGlenn Keyes/Reggie Gibson \nAll-Conference Welcome Reception\n6-8 PM\nAmerican College of the Building Arts 649 Meeting St\, Charleston\, SC 29403 \nPut on your party hat for this reception: Resilience By Design\, Annual Meeting\, and Design Awards attendees\, friends\, colleagues\, sponsors\, and guests will meet & greet along with Building Arts tours\, appetizers\, and adult beverages. \nThursday April 30 \nAIA SC Annual Meeting: HSW Workshops\, Keynote Speaker\, New Architects Luncheon\, 2026 Membership Meeting\n9 AM – 4 PM\nCannon Green \nAIA SC Design Awards\n6-9 PM\nCannon Green\nThe AIA SC Design & Chapter Awards kick off at 6 pm at Cannon Green with a President’s welcome reception\, followed by the awards presentations and celebration. \nFriday May 1 \nCharleston Site Tours \nMORNING: 10 AM-12:30 PM\nAFTERNOON: 1:30-6:30 PM\nEnjoy thoughtfully curated selections of in-process and recently-built Charleston architecture. \nThe morning walking tour is located in downtown Charleston. \nThe afternoon agenda includes additional downtown locations\, plus a group shuttle to Sullivan’s Island for a tour of a recent build and a late afternoon reception. \nSaturday May 2 \nSafety Assessment Training (SAP)\n9 AM- 3:30 PM\nClemson Architecture Center\nThe Safety Assessment Program (SAP is nationally recognized as a standard for disaster-affected building evaluation.  SAP instructor and structural engineer Patrick Murren (along with colleague Brett Eisenhauer) will teach participants to conduct rapid evaluations of structures affected by earthquakes\, wind\, water\, and more.  Architects\, engineers\, and certified building inspectors who complete the workshop and who hold a SAP-approved license will be registered as a certified SAP Evaluator with CalOES.
URL:https://www.aiasc.org/event/save-the-date-aia-south-carolina-2026-annual-meeting/
LOCATION:Cannon Green\, Charleston\, South Carolina
CATEGORIES:AIA Charleston,AIA Grand Strand,AIA Greenville,AIA Spartanburg,Annual Event,Board of Directors,Chapter Event,Clemson University,Continuing Education,COTE,EP/YAF,Executive Committee,Hard Hat Tour,meetup/social
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ORGANIZER;CN="AIA South Carolina":MAILTO:stephanie@aiasc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260430T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260430T210000
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SUMMARY:AIA SC 2026: Design & Chapter Awards\, Ceremony & Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Join us in Charleston\, SC! This year’s Annual Meeting is scheduled to line up as a multi-event conference week. \nYou will have the option to pick and choose which events to attend and bundled discounts will be available. \n\n\n\n\n\n2026 Design & Chapter Awards\nGet ready for an unforgettable evening! AIA South Carolina’s 2026 awards celebration will take place at one of downtown Charleston’s most unique venues. Cannon Green\, set in the heart of the Cannonborough – Elliotborough neighborhood offers a sophisticated and charming historic setting set with modern amenities. \n6 PM: President’s Reception \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n7 PM: Design & Chapter Awards Ceremony & Celebration \nConnect with new and familiar faces at the President’s Reception while enjoying the tranquil palm-lined garden and reflecting pools of The Courtyard. The AIA SC Design & Chapter Awards kick off at 6 pm at Cannon Green with music\, adult beverages\, and passed canapés. \nAt 7 PM\, we will gather inside the Trolley Room for the design & chapter award presentations and celebration.
URL:https://www.aiasc.org/event/save-the-date-2026-design-chapter-awards-ceremony-celebration/
LOCATION:Cannon Green\, Charleston\, South Carolina
CATEGORIES:AIA Charleston,AIA Columbia,AIA Grand Strand,AIA Greenville,AIA Spartanburg,Annual Event,Board of Directors,Chapter Event,EP/YAF,meetup/social
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SUMMARY:AIA SC: Hard Hat College of Charleston Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION:A walking tour of two downtown Charleston projects.\n1 LU/HSW available for this morning tour\nMorning Session – 10:00 AM-12:30 PM (Walking)\n10:00 AM: MEETING SPOT FOR THE TOUR is at the Cistern\, 66 George Street. We will walk the greenway and enter the building on axis. *See map image at bottom of tours page.\nStop 1: 10:00 AM: Albert Simons Center for the Arts\, College of Charleston\, 54 St Philip St\, Charleston\,  Liollio\nCompleted\n(Shown above) Amid a dense historic district\, this center for the arts is “the artistic heartbeat of Charleston.” A venue for Spoleto Festival\, it is the most publicly visited building on campus\, hosting fine and performing arts programs for students and visitors alike to celebrate and partake in artistic disciplines.  This 75\,000 SF renovation and 15\,000 SF expansion project aims to create a resilient urban response to showcasing the arts\, signaling to the community the creativity within\, moderating between history and progress\, and enhancing connections to the historic campus. Facing the historic Cistern Yard and Randolph Hall (c.1828)\, the Simons Center serves as the cultural hub for Charleston SC. The new entrance design creates a focal terminus on axis with the historic Green Way\, a beautifully landscaped and historic component of the campus and the city\, drawing patrons in and connecting students and faculty to the surrounding landscape. With large windows to fill the volume with natural light\, a modern façade reflecting the historic fabric of the Green Way and carefully chosen brick as a nod to historic Randolph Hall\, the entrance is meant to subtly grab visitors’ attention as they make their way from Randolph Hall to St. Philip Street. The expanded lobby offers increased exhibition space and a revitalized courtyard\, serving as a venue for campus and community events. Additional program includes replacement of mechanical\, electrical\, fire protection\, and plumbing systems; roof replacement\, and structural upgrades to the decking assembly; a new black box theatre; existing proscenium theatre and recital hall upgrades; renovated support spaces; additional and renovated classrooms; enhanced technology; office spaces; and upgraded art teaching studios and classrooms. The interior approach transforms dim\, uninviting spaces to foster collaboration across curricula\, breathing new life into an integral community resource. This project was guided by four key goals: Modernizing Arts Education\, Sustainability and Resiliency in the Urban Coastal Environment\, Connecting History and the Future\, and Showcasing the Arts. The new Simons Center stands at the intersection of the city and creativity.\ntravel 0.2 mile via St Philip St and George St. Mostly flat\n11:15 AM: Stern Student Center\, College of Charleston\, 71 George St\, Charleston. Little\, In Construction\nThe College of Charleston Stern Student Center Renovation is a major transformation of a 76\,000-square-foot facility in downtown Charleston.\nThis is a fascinating project\, taking a 1970’s brutalist building and reskinning it with new façade.The project involves stripping the building to its concrete structure\, reskinning the exterior\, and demolishing an old pool to create additional programmatic space. The renovation includes  two new restaurants\, a dining area\, a two-story multipurpose room\, spaces for student government and organizations\, a fitness center\, and administrative offices. The design had to meet the strict requirements of the City of Charleston’s Board of Architectural\nReview\, navigate a tight budget\, and address complex existing conditions. Sustainability strategies aim to achieve Two Green Globes certification\, focusing on energy efficiency\, water conservation\, and the use of sustainable materials. This renovation will modernize the building while respecting Charleston’s historic aesthetic\, creating a vibrant and environmentally responsible hub for student activities.\nProject Size: 76\,000 SF\nProject Cost: $34M\nArtemiy Zheltov\, AIA\, LEED AP\nCommunityAssociate\, Little\nOPTIONAL: On Friday afternoon\, conference and tour guests are invited to meet up at American Gardens and enjoy a guided walk through this new public garden in the heart of Charleston. No fee.\nFREE WALK & TALK AT AMERICAN GARDENS!\n1:00 PM: Meet at American Gardens by the Fountain\, 141 Meeting Street\, Charleston\, for a guided walk & talk with Weston McBee\, PLA\, American Gardens Landscape Architecture Team Leader at Seamon Whiteside.\nMORNING TOUR SPONSOR: Hood Construction
URL:https://www.aiasc.org/event/aia-sc-college-of-charleston-walking-tour/
LOCATION:College of Charleston\, 66 George St\,\, Charleston\, SC\, 29424
CATEGORIES:AIA Charleston,Chapter Event,Continuing Education,Hard Hat Tour
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SUMMARY:AIA SC: Hard Hat Tour of Metanoia Community Center and Happy Hour on Sullivan's Island
DESCRIPTION:**OPTIONAL MEET UP BEFORE THE AFTERNOON TOUR\n1:00 PM: FREE WALK & TALK AT AMERICAN GARDENS!\nOpen to all AM & PM tour guests. Meet at American Gardens by the fountain\, 141 Meeting Street\, Charleston\, for a guided walk & talk with Weston McBee\, PLA\, American Gardens Landscape Architecture Team Leader at Seamon Whiteside.\n____________________________\nAFTERNOON TOUR: 2:00-6:30 PM\nMEETING SPOT: Board the shuttle bus at the American Gardens in front of the Gibbes Museum\, 135 Meeting St\, Charleston for a 2:00 PM sharp departure.\nThe afternoon tour agenda includes a location in north Charleston and one on Sullivan’s Island\, followed by a late-afternoon catered happy-hour reception courtesy of sponsors!\n1 LU/HSW total available for the afternoon tour.\nMEET at American Gardens in front of the Gibbes Museum\, 135 Meeting St\, Charleston\n2:00 Shuttle leaves for Success Street\nStop 1:\n2:15-3:30: Metanoia Community Center (Formerly Chicora Elementary) A Renovation for Cristo Rey 1912 Success Street\, North Charleston\, MPS/Trident.\nIn Construction *PPE NEEDED\nStop 1 Tour Sponsor: Creative Lighting Solutions\nAfter sitting vacant for more than a decade\, demolition work has begun to restore the dilapidated 1930s-era school in Chicora that will soon usher in a new generation of students. The three-story brick building at the corner of Success Street and Chicora Avenue is owned by nonprofit Metanoia. Plans to renovate the historic building stalled after a massive fire engulfed the school’s auditorium in 2020 and the lengthy insurance battle that followed.\nNorth Charleston entered into an agreement with Metanoia to revitalize the former Chicora Elementary School. Metanoia sets to reactivate the school into a non-profit and incubators space\, coupled with an early childhood education center and art space. In addition\, the school’s large auditorium will become a performing arts center for public use. Metanoia is turning the former Chicora Elementary into a community center with an Early Learning Center\, theater\, and creative suites.\nStop 2:\n4:00-6:00 PM\nTour and Reception\, Osceola Ave\, Sullivan’s Island\, SC 29482\, Harper Building Group\,\nCompleted and Owner Occupied\nTour Sponsors: Harper Building Group\, Mesa Quality/Hopes Windows\, Delta Millworks\,  Heather Wilson\, AIA.\nWe will tour a fabulous waterfront residence at 1018 Osceola Boulevard\, followed by a VIP-style Happy Hour Reception.\n4:00-6:00 PM: Please join the builder hosts at this gorgeous NEW waterfront residence on Sullivan’s Island (shown above) for a Friday afternoon happy-hour reception.  Enjoy a raw bar\, heavy appetizers\, and open bar with beer\, wine and signature cocktails. It will be an event to remember! Your sponsors and hosts are eager to meet you!\n6:15 PM: Shuttle leaves for American Gardens drop off in front of the Gibbes Museum\, 135 Meeting St\, Charleston\nRegistration required for tours. Shuttle transportation provided ONLY with the Afternoon tour registration.\nTHIS IS YOUR RECEPTION INVITE: All conference attendees are welcome at the reception between 4-6 PM.\nThere is a free\, “Reception-Only” option in the registration sessions. Drive\, car-pool\, or rideshare to 1018 Osceola Ave\, Sullivan’s Island\, SC 29482.\nShuttle provided ONLY with the PM tour registration.
URL:https://www.aiasc.org/event/aia-sc-hard-hat-tour-of-metanoia-community-center-and-happy-hour-on-sullivans-island/
LOCATION:Metanoia Community Center\, 1912 Success Street\, North Charleston\, SC
CATEGORIES:AIA Charleston,Chapter Event,Continuing Education,Hard Hat Tour
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SUMMARY:AIA SC: Sullivan's Island Happy Hour Reception
DESCRIPTION:Friday May 1\, 4-6 PM \nSullivan’s Island Happy Hour Reception: Start your weekend off right with a Sullivan’s Island AIA Happy Hour. No charge to attend this builder\, window supplier\, and architect-sponsored reception at a fabulous\, newly constructed waterfront residence! Enjoy a raw bar\, heavy appetizers\, as well as open bar with beer/wine and a few signature cocktails. It will be a very nice event and all design professionals are invited. Please register. \nOffered in conjunction with the AIA SC Annual Conference Series: Resilience By Design\, Annual Meeting\, Design Awards\, Architectural Project Site Tours\, and Safety Assessment Program training. \nSponsored by Harper Building Group\, Mesa Quality/Hopes Windows\, Delta Millworks\, Heather Wilson\, AIA. \n 
URL:https://www.aiasc.org/event/aia-sc-sullivans-island-happy-hour-reception/
LOCATION:SC
CATEGORIES:AIA Charleston,AIA Lowcountry,Chapter Event,meetup/social
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ORGANIZER;CN="AIA South Carolina":MAILTO:stephanie@aiasc.org
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SUMMARY:AIA SC: Safety Assessment Training (SAP) Workshop
DESCRIPTION:The AIA SAP Training Workshop is coming to Charleston! \nJoin us on Saturday May 2\, 9:00AM-3:30 PM at the Clemson Architecture Center in Charleston\, SC for this training workshop.  The Safety Assessment Program (SAP) is administered by California’s Office of Emergency Services (CalOES) and is nationally recognized as a standard for disaster-affected building evaluation.   SAP instructor and structural engineer Patrick Murren will teach participants to conduct rapid evaluations of structures affected by earthquakes\, wind\, water\, and more. \nLunch is included. \nEligible Participants: \n·  Architects\, engineers\, and certified building inspectors who complete the workshop and who hold a SAP-approved license will be registered as a certified SAP Evaluator with CalOES. \n·  Unlicensed attendees are welcome to attend and will receive a certificate of completion after the workshop.  Certification as a SAP Evaluator will be possible if and when a SAP-approved license is subsequently obtained. \n·  Though the content of the workshop is technical and targeted toward building professionals\, emergency management officials are also encouraged to attend.  The workshop provides valuable insights regarding common building damage\, the logistics of building evaluator disaster response\, and ways in which volunteer professionals assess buildings with the goals of reducing shelter needs and expediting disaster recovery. \nProgram Details: This training session will refer to the SAP Evaluator Handbook Applied Technology Council (ATC) Manuals 20-1 and 45.  Attendees will learn to identify typical building damage modes an to assess damage-affected structures per ATC procedures.  Example case-studies will be presented.  The in-person nature of the workshop will also facilitate interactive discussion with the trainer about deployment experiences. \nLearning Objectives: \n·  Recognize the important role architects and associated building professionals play in disaster preparedness\, response\, and recovery. \n·  Accurately conduct a post-disaster rapid building assessment and complete appropriate damage assessment forms. \n·  Demonstrate understanding of the Applied Technology Council’s ATC 20 Post earthquake Safety Evaluation of Buildings and ATC 45 Safety Evaluation of Buildings after Windstorms and Floods damage assessment procedures. \n·  Earn Cal OES SAP certification. \n5 AIA HSW/LUs will be earned or 5 Professional Development Hours (PDHs). \nMANUALS ARE NOT INCLUDED WITH REGISTRATION! \nInstructions to order manuals: Evaluator Field Manuals | ATC 45 | ATC 20 \nParticipants are responsible for purchasing these texts from ATC. \nClick here to purchase ATC 45 \nClick here to purchase ATC 20
URL:https://www.aiasc.org/event/save-the-date-sap-training/
LOCATION:Clemson Design Center Charleston\, 701 East Bay Street\, Charleston\, SC
CATEGORIES:AIA Charleston,Annual Event,Chapter Event,Clemson University,Continuing Education
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SUMMARY:AIA Charleston: Annual Harbor Cruise
DESCRIPTION:Seabreeze Marina\, Charleston\, SC \nThursday\, May 7 from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin AIA Charleston onboard the Osprey out of Seabreeze Marina! \n\n\n\n\nJoin AIA Charleston for our 4th annual harbor cruise! Each ticket includes open bar & light snacks. \n***SEABREEZE Parking*** \nPlease arrive at least 30 minutes early for parking\, as the area can get congested. We reccomend parking along the side of Johnson Street and walking to the Marina. \nBoarding begins approximately 15 minutes prior to your sail. THE OSPREY leaves the dock promptly at 6:30PM. \nThis is a member-only event for AIA members\, Associate members or Allied members. If you are not a member for 2026 please reach out and we would love to sign you up!
URL:https://www.aiasc.org/event/aia-annual-harbor-cruise/
LOCATION:SC
CATEGORIES:AIA Charleston,meetup/social
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