Practice on-location drawing while meeting fellow architects, artists, and drawing enthusiasts.Join Urban Sketchers Greenville for our August 5th event! We meet once a month to practice on-location drawing in downtown Greenville. Our events begin with a short lesson followed by sketching on your own at different locations. We end with a throw-down of our drawings […]

AIA Housing Awards recognize exceptional design in various types of housing. The winning designs represent design excellence and the best practices in the field. They also reflect a commitment to sustainability, inclusivity, and accessibility to foster healthy neighborhoods and communities. Join us to celebrate the 2023 recipients. Earns 1 AIA LU / HSW

Earn 1.5 AIA/CES HSW LU, 1.5 PDH credits or 0.15 ICC credits Across the building industry, firms and individuals are increasingly committed to reducing the negative impacts of their business on the environment while maximizing the benefits to communities interacting with the buildings. But the range of possible “environmentally friendly” solutions can leave developers, investors, […]

The mechanical systems used to prevent transmission of airborne diseases in healthcare facilities require a comprehensive solution for air control within the building enclosure – all six sides. This session will explore how the roof, walls, below-grade areas, and plaza decks all play a role in mitigating design risk. Learn about air movement, the potential […]

AIA Greenville has a long-standing tradition of recognizing individuals, organizations, and projects that exemplify the values of Greenville architects and improve the quality of life in the communities we serve. The Design Awards seek to elevate the general quality of architectural practice, establishing a standard of excellence against which all architects can measure performance, and […]

August CRAN meet up Please spread the word and let's keep the conversation going!CRAN MEET-UPTuesday, August 22Location/Host: Fusion Audio and Visual – Tour of remodeled ShowroomSponsor/Presentation: Neelys Windows and DoorsFood and beverage provided.

How to Specify Insulation for Commercial Roofing Systems Commercial roofing systems are quite varied, as are their performance expectations, so it’s critical to  understand how components and performance standards influence energy efficiency and durable life cycle. This session will explore the attributes of extruded polystyrene (XPS) and cellular glass insulations in commercial roofing applications, including […]

Designing successfully with mass timber requires project teams to make critical decisions early to avoid cost premiums and design limitations down the road.  This presentation will walk through these early project decisions and design steps, focusing on optimizing projects for mass timber and how one early decision can influence others. We'll also look at completed […]