Project Pipeline Summer Camp Planning Committee Meeting
Weekly Project Pipeline Summer Camp Committee Planning Meetings. Join to learn more and volunteer!
Project Pipeline Summer Camp Planning Committee Meeting
Weekly Project Pipeline Summer Camp Committee Planning Meetings. Join to learn more and volunteer!
2026 NextGen Career Development Day
All are invited to the I-NOMA NextGen Career Development event where attendees will receive valuable career advice, resume & portfolio feedback, and have the opportunity to sit for professional headshots.
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Weekly Project Pipeline Summer Camp Committee Planning Meetings. Join to learn more and volunteer!
Project Pipeline Summer Camp Planning Committee Meeting
Weekly Project Pipeline Summer Camp Committee Planning Meetings. Join to learn more and volunteer!
Project Pipeline Summer Camp Planning Committee Meeting
Weekly Project Pipeline Summer Camp Committee Planning Meetings. Join to learn more and volunteer!
Project Pipeline Camp Committee Planning Meeting
Weekly Project Pipeline Summer Camp Committee Planning Meetings. Join to learn more and volunteer!
I-NOMA Black History Month Celebration & Fundraiser
A celebration of 100th year anniversary of Black History Month and Excellence with I-NOMA!
Join us for I-NOMA Night-Out, a Black History Month celebration and fundraiser honoring Leadership, community, and impact. This vibrant evening brings together music, culture, and connection—all in support of I-NOMA’s mission.
I-NOMA Night-Out is an opportunity to gather with members, partners, and friends for a meaningful night of celebration, reflection, and joy. We’ll be gathering at 191 N Wacker, 28th Floor, for an evening that uplifts our shared history while investing in our collective future.
Enjoy an engaging evening featuring:
Recognition awards celebrating leadership and excellence
Food and drinks
Music and dancing
Networking and community connection
This event is more than a celebration—it’s a fundraiser. All funds raised will support upcoming I-NOMA programs, initiatives, and events, helping us continue to uplift, empower, and advance professionals in the built environment.
Let’s honor Black History Month with purpose, pride, and joy. We look forward to celebrating and building the future with you.
Special thank you to our Host Partners Manulife/PIMCO and LJC Design & Engineering
I-NOMA at 2026 Black Creativity Career Showcase
The Mission of the Black Creativity Career Showcase is to inspire African-American children to pursue educational opportunities and careers in scientific and creative fields. If you are interested in volunteering, please RSVP here by February 9th.
I-NOMA 2026 Advance
All are invited to join us for our annual in-person workshop where we will lay the groundwork for our 2026 initiatives. Food and refreshments will be provided!
AI Committee Virtual Forum
Save the date for our Virtual Event: Exploring AI’s Impact on Architecture and Design
Design Build Teen Program 2025
The 2025 Teen Design Build program intends to introduce and expose high school students to Architecture and other Design Fields through an array of educational and participatory activities which includes guest speakers from various professions, skills training, designing neighborhood structures, and more.
AI Committee Virtual Forum
Save the date for our Virtual Event: Exploring AI’s Impact on Architecture and Design
AI Committee Virtual Forum
Save the date for our Virtual Event: Exploring AI’s Impact on Architecture and Design
Project Pipeline Summer Camp 2025
THE TRADITION CONTINUES - I-NOMA SUMMER CAMP JULY 30TH-AUGUST 4TH 2025!
The PROJECT PIPELINE CAMP is a process driven architecture camp for students to work individually and collaboratively in order to address community-focused issues through creativity and design innovation. The camp provides 6th-8th grade students of color with the opportunity to learn the fundamentals of architecture and design. By the end of the camp, Pipeline students will have created the new building blocks of a better city, and designed a community that reflects their cultural, academic, and design interests! For sponsorship opportunities, email projectpipeline@i-noma.org.
VOLUNTEERS: Please note a complementary background check is required, so make sure to register ASAP so you are cleared in time!
Panel Discussion & Tour of Academy for Global Citizenship
Please join I-NOMA Wednesday, June 11th from 5:30-8pm for a Private Tour and Panel Discussions with the Architecture and MEP teams behind the brand new, Academy of Global Citzenship (AGC). RSVP at the link below - the event will be capped at 40 guests. Tickets are $15 and refreshments will be provided. We will close the RSVP list once we reach capacity and start a waitlist.
Hear from SMNG-A, Farr Associates, and dbMHS on the architectural design, MEP and construction of this net-positive energy campus, which is also Chicago’s first Living Building Challenge-compliant and Phius-certified building.
Agenda:
5:30-6pm Networking/AGC Introductions
6-6:30 pm Architectural Presentation
6:30-7:30pm Guided Tour
7:30-8pm MEP Presentation
Learn More about the Academy Of Global Citzenship:
- Academy of Global Citzenship | SMNG-A
- Academy of Global Citzenship | Farr Associates
NeoCon 2025
I-NOMA is a proud sponsor and participant of this years NeoCon hosted at the Merchandise Mart from June 9-11th from 9-5pm. Check out featured speakers, panel discussions, CEU’s, networking opportunities and more at NeoCon’s website here.
April 2025 GBM & Trauma Informed Design Panel
Save the date for our April General Body Meeting, where we’ll check-in with our 2025 planned I-NOMA programming, have a Trauma Informed Design Panel and provide updates on open leadership opportunities, planning, and volunteer opportunities. Stay tuned for more details!
2025 NextGen Career Development Day
All are invited to the I-NOMA NextGen Career Development event where attendees will receive valuable career advice, resume & portfolio feedback, and have the opportunity to sit for professional headshots.
2025 Black Creativity Career Showcase at MSI
The Mission of the Black Creativity Career Showcase is to inspire African-American children to pursue educational opportunities and careers in scientific and creative fields. If you are interested in volunteering, please RSVP here by February 18th.
I-NOMA 2025 Advance
All are invited to join us for our annual in-person workshop where we will lay the groundwork for our 2025 initiatives. Food and refreshments will be provided!
I-NOMA Night-Out: A New Year Celebration
Join I-NOMA for a Night-Out Celebration with an evening of networking and fun as we toast to the achievements of the past year and welcome the opportunities of the new one.
DESIGN-BUILD 2024 FINAL SHOWCASE!
Dear I-NOMA Family and friends, you are invited to the final showcase of our Design-Build 2024 Project Tuesday, December 10th from 7-8pm at 5100 West Harrison St. ! This year our high school students designed new furniture for BUILD, Inc. Please come out to see all of their hard work!
7:00pm: Doors open for final showcase
7:15pm: Introductions, Student presentations, and awards
7:45pm Snacks, hors d’oeuvres and networking
8:00pm Event Closes
November GBM 04
Save the date for our November General Body Meeting, where we’ll check-in with our 2024 planned I-NOMA programming and provide updates on open leadership opportunities, planning, and volunteer opportunities. Stay tuned for more details!
NOMA National Conference 2024
the National Organization of Minority Architects (NOMA) proudly presents the annual NOMA Conference and Exposition, The EXCHANGE, in Baltimore from October 23–27, 2024. Join us and the more than 1,500 professional designers, students and partners from across the globe as we EXCHANGE through conversation, educational seminars, community exploration, and networking events to share perspectives that influence the future of the built environment.
The conference theme, The EXCHANGE, conveys the sharing of ideas, partnerships and collaborations; how our communities grow in knowledge, spirit and connection through each EXCHANGE. Our daily EXCHANGES, both big, like attending NOMA Conference, or small, like coffee with a colleague, have the power to ignite positive change and fuel our future advancements. We must be active participants in the EXCHANGE; it is these acts that facilitate a better tomorrow. Let us come together in Baltimore, in partnership with the Bmore NOMA chapter, to uphold our mission, celebrate our members and EXCHANGE in conversations to advocate for the underrepresented and create lasting change.
Be part of this extraordinary convergence of architectural visionaries, trailblazers, and forward-thinkers at the NOMA Conference in Baltimore. Together, let's shape a more inclusive, welcoming, and awe-inspiring future. Register now to secure your place among the industry's finest!
Learn More and REGISTER HERE
I-NOMA at the Obama Presidential Center
I-NOMA has been graciously given 15 tickets to a private tour of the Obama Presidential Center on September 11th from 10-11:30am.
We will be hosting a "Golden Ticket" raffle for members who are interested in purchasing a ticket ($100) to attend and will include details to the lucky winners! Sign up now to be included in the raffle at the RSVP link. Raffle will close September 4th at 6pm so be sure to sign up now!
Note: In order to sign up for the OPC Raffle, you must be a paid member of I-NOMA.
2024 I-NOMA "Parade of Homes" Parade Float Celebration & Cookout
I-NOMA members, friends and family: We are so excited to celebrate the hard work our members have done putting together our float for the Bud Billiken parade in addition to another year of a successful Project Pipeline. This year I-NOMA members worked in collaboration to create a residential facade design that board members will be showcasing during our procession in the parade. If you are available to join us during the parade route please RSVP at the link below.
We're celebrating with a Cookout following the parade with food and fun at Washington Park. We will start the annual cookout at Washington Park around 11:00 am.
Please RSVP here to let us know you're coming, if you're bringing anything, if you can assist with setup, etc. BYOB. We will also be using the website RSVP as the day of contact list, so please, complete your RSVP there.
Note: Attendees are encouraged to bring their own chairs if they have them.
Project Pipeline Summer Camp 2024
THE TRADITION CONTINUES - I-NOMA SUMMER CAMP JULY 31-AUGUST 4TH 2024!
The PROJECT PIPELINE CAMP is a process driven architecture camp for students to work individually and collaboratively in order to address community-focused issues through creativity and design innovation. The camp provides 6th-8th grade students of color with the opportunity to learn the fundamentals of architecture and design. By the end of the camp, Pipeline students will have created the new building blocks of a better city, and designed a community that reflects their cultural, academic, and design interests! For sponsorship opportunities, email projectpipeline@i-noma.org.
VOLUNTEERS: Please note a complementary background check is required, so make sure to register ASAP so you are cleared in time!
Student Registration Link: https://www.ticketfalcon.com/e/ppcamp2024students/
Volunteer Registration Link: https://www.ticketfalcon.com/e/ppcamp2024volunteers/
July GBM 03
Save the date for our July General Body Meeting, where we’ll check-in with our 2024 planned I-NOMA programming and provide updates on open leadership opportunities, planning, and volunteer opportunities. Stay tuned for more details!
I-NOMA Professional Development Mixer
Join fellow members for a casual evening of networking, food, and fun this Thursday at Bulley and Andrews located at 1755 W. Armitage Ave
May GBM 02
Save the date for our May General Body Meeting, where we’ll check-in with our 2024 planned I-NOMA programming and provide updates on open leadership opportunities, planning, and volunteer opportunities. Stay tuned for more details!
March GBM 01
Save the date for our March General Body Meeting, where we’ll check-in with our 2024 planned I-NOMA programming and provide updates on open leadership opportunities, planning, and volunteer opportunities. Stay tuned for more details!
NextGen Career Development Day
All are invited to the I-NOMA NextGen Career Development event where attendees will receive valuable career advice, resume & portfolio feedback, and have the opportunity to sit for professional headshots.
2024 Black Creativity Career Showcase at MSI
The Mission of the Black Creativity Career Showcase is to inspire African-American children to pursue educational opportunities and careers in scientific and creative fields. If you are interested in volunteering, please RSVP here by February 17th.