AIA Releases Latest 2030 Commitment Results
The American Institute of Architects (AIA) By the Numbers report for 2021 showcases the annual performance of the architecture and engineering firm signatories of the 2030 Commitment. The By the Numbers report can be explored on AIA’s website. With buildings contributing almost 40 percent of U.S. carbon dioxide emissions, architecture and design firms have the opportunity to transform their…
Architects Celebrate Climate Action and Community Investment in the Inflation Reduction Act
he American Institute of Architects (AIA) is applauding Congressional passage of the Inflation Reduction Act (H. R. 5376), which addresses the association’s policy priorities including provisions for building codes, climate tax incentives, and affordable housing. The Inflation Reduction Act includes about $370 billion in energy and climate-related spending, making it the largest federal investment to…
New Report Examines Resiliency, Sustainability in the Built Environment
A study published today by the American Institute of Architects (AIA), in partnership with Owens Corning, is shedding light on resiliency and sustainability in the built environment. Resiliency in the Built Environment, assesses the current state and best practices for increasing resiliency and sustainability in design and construction. The report also provides actionable insights into…
Clemson University Program to Help Preserve African American History through New Grants
Clemson University’s Master of Science in Historic Preservation program is the recipient of two grants that will support local community organizations working to preserve African American history in South Carolina. “In both cases, we’re leveraging our expertise to help communities to protect their own heritage,” said Jon Marcoux, associate professor and director of Clemson’s graduate…
Two from North Carolina among AIA’s 2022 Young Architects Award-Winners
Of the 23 recipients of this year’s national AIA Young Architects Awards, only two are from the Carolinas –- Matt Barnett, AIA, of LS3P‘s Wilmington, N.C. office, and Edwin J. Harris, AIA, of EVOKE Studio | Architecture in Durham, N.C. AIA’s Young Architects Awards honor individuals from across the country who have demonstrated exceptional leadership and…
LS3P Creates “Design In-Kind” Initiative for Pro Bono Design
LS3P is pleased to announce the creation of a new firmwide pro bono design initiative, Design In-Kind. Since its founding, the firm has been committed to pro bono work for a broad range of community partners, including over 25 pro bono projects in the last two years. These projects have ranged in scale from a…
Nonresidential Construction Spending Projected to Increase Through 2023
According to a new report from the American Institute of Architects, the nonresidential building sector is expected to see a healthy rebound through next year after failing to recover with the broader economy last year. The AIA’s Consensus Construction Forecast panel—comprising leading economic forecasters—expects spending on nonresidential building construction to increase by 5.4 percent in…
If Buildings Could Talk: A Children’s Book from Little
A new year symbolizes countless opportunities to elevate growth, curiosity, and our hope for the future. We feel there’s no better way to create those opportunities than by inspiring our youth. That’s why some of our most talented creatives at Little came together to write and illustrate this imaginative children’s book. We’re beyond excited to…
Architecture Firms End 2021 on a Strong Note
As architecture firms ended 2021 on a high note with strong business conditions, staff recruitment is becoming a growing concern among firms. December’s Architectural Billings Index (ABI) score of 52.0 was an increase from 51.0 in November (any score over 50 indicates billings growth). Despite a variety of concerns related to the omicron variant,…
Clemson School of Architecture’s CommunityBUILD continues to transform Charleston
On December 9, 2021, members of the West Ashley community gathered with students in the Clemson University School of Architecture to celebrate a transformation of a new park in the Ardmore-Sherwood Forest community. “People used to call it the ‘duck pond,’” said Ken Waring, who represents the community on Charleston City council. “We can put…
