AIA Condemns Demolition of the White House East Wing and Calls for Transparency in Public Architecture
The American Institute of Architects (AIA) affirms with deep concern that the full demolition of the White House East Wing stands in direct contradiction to earlier public assurances that the project “will be near it, but not touching it and it will pay total respect to the existing building.” This undertaking calls into question not only the…
AIA Compensation & Benefits Report 2025 now available
The American Institute of Architects (AIA) collects and analyzes data from hundreds of architecture firms to create the industry’s most comprehensive and reliable report on salary and benefits. The 2025 edition of the AIA Compensation & Benefits Report offers valuable insights into how firms structure compensation, benefits, professional development, and workplace practices. “As staffing shortages at architecture…
Designing for Growth and Contraction: How Raleigh Workplaces Are Adapting
In a city growing as quickly and dynamically as Raleigh, the conversation around workplace design can’t stay stuck in the past. We’re well beyond the early debates over whether remote work is here to stay. It is — but so are offices. The question in 2025 isn’t if we need space. It’s about the kind…
McMillan Pazdan Smith Adds 10th Studio Office with Huntsville Acquisition
McMillan Pazdan Smith Architecture (MPS) is proud to announce that Fuqua & Partners Architects (FPA), a progressive community-based architecture, interiors and planning firm operating in Huntsville, Alabama since 1983, has joined McMillan Pazdan Smith. The acquisition represents a strategic growth investment in Alabama and southern Tennessee with a tenth studio office for Southeast-focused MPS. Huntsville…
McMillan Pazdan Smith Acquires South Carolina’s Longest-Practicing Architecture Firm, Jumper Carter Sease
McMillan Pazdan Smith is excited to announce the acquisition of Jumper Carter Sease (JCS), an accomplished architecture firm with a rich history of quality projects dating back to 1929. “We’ve admired the talented JCS team’s thoughtful design process and exceptional client service for many years, and we are honored to welcome them into the MPS…
AIA South Carolina: Winners of Design Awards 2025
AIA South Carolina’s annual Design Awards recognize projects, architects and owners throughout the state who exemplify vision, creativity, and design innovation. Congratulations to the 2025 AIA South Carolina Design Award recipients listed below: Design Awards Student Design Gullah Geechee Cultural Incubator – Parker Trost and Thomas Meacham Unbuilt The Dream Center (Citation – Unbuilt) –…
Little Diversified Architectural Consulting Earns Just Label from Living Future
Charlotte-based Little Diversified Architectural Consulting, a national transdisciplinary design firm, has earned a Just 2.0 label from The International Living Future Institute (ILFI), showcasing the firm’s commitment to being a more transparent, equitable, and socially just organization. In addition to Charlotte, Little has offices in Durham, NC; Charleston, SC; McLean, VA; Orlando, FL; and Newport…
Little Names Two New Partners: Nicholas Ault, AIA, NCARB, and Sarah Curtis, AIA, CDT, LEED AP ID+C, Both in Charlotte
Little Diversified Architectural Consulting is pleased to announce the promotion of Nicholas Ault, AIA, NCARB, and Sarah Curtis, AIA, CDT, LEED AP ID+C, to partners in the firm. Both Nick and Sarah have been consistently recognized for their outstanding contributions to client success far beyond the spaces they create. They bring deep expertise and thoughtful,…
McMillan Pazdan Smith Honored with the Firm Award by AIA South Carolina
McMillan Pazdan Smith has received the highest honor that AIA South Carolina can award an architecture firm. The “Firm Award” recognizes a firm that exemplifies the very best of the profession. Before bestowing this award, the AIA South Carolina Board of Directors considers a firm’s body of work, their contribution to the profession, and service in the community….
If Buildings Could Talk 2: Celebrating 60 Years with Children’s Book Giveaway to Community Organizations
In celebration of World Architecture Day, we set out on an exciting mission to celebrate Little’s 60th anniversary by sharing the joy of design and sustainability with future generations through our “60 Books to 60 Organizations” initiative. What began as a goal to donate 60 books quickly grew beyond expectations, and we are thrilled to…
