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…
ABI August 2024: Architecture firm billings continue to decline
It has now been nearly two years since firms saw sustained growth. However, clients are still expressing interest in new projects, as inquiries into work have continued to increase during that period. However, those inquiries remain challenging to convert to actual new projects in the pipeline, as the value of newly signed design contracts declined…
Dennis Quaid-hosted Viewpoint Project Reviews Sustainable Technologies with Industry Leaders in Building Sciences and Architecture
Viewpoint, the acclaimed educational program hosted by renowned actor Dennis Quaid, is thrilled to announce a series of upcoming episodes for the latter half of 2024, dedicated to exploring sustainable technologies in building sciences and architecture. By partnering with leading content providers and industry experts, Viewpoint Project reviews the latest advancements and best practices in sustainable…
AIA Conference on Architecture & Design 2024 Will Bring Together Thousands of AEC Professionals
The American Institute of Architects (AIA) will welcome more than 10,000 to Washington, D.C. for the AIA Conference on Architecture & Design 2024 (AIA24) taking place at the Walter. E Washington Convention Center June 5-8, 2024. The event will convene professionals across the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry to network, share knowledge, and find…
How Four Key Landscape Architecture Projects Are Connecting Communities
SeamonWhiteside (SW+), a full-service site design firm throughout the Carolinas, celebrated World Landscape Architecture Month in April by highlighting four projects around Greenville, S.C. These projects incorporate innovative designs that connect natural environments and built elements to create functional and beautiful spaces for the community to enjoy. From a memorial site to connecting existing parks and…
Cultivating an Equitable Culture for Remote, In-Office, and Hybrid Workforces
The term “culture” is a bit like a chameleon, seamlessly taking on different shades and interpretations. Some distill culture to the daily choices made within a given environment over time. Miriam Webster defines culture as “the set of shared attitudes, values, goals, and practices that characterize an organization.” As an interior designer crafting experiences at…
AIA/Deltek Architecture Billings Index Reflects Another Decline in April
Architecture firm billings remained soft in April, with an AIA/Deltek Architecture Billings Index (ABI) score of 48.3 for the month. The score rose from 43.6 in March but still indicates that billings continue to decline at most architecture firms. While the value of newly signed design contracts dipped slightly in April, there remains interest from…
