I-NOMA & 3BL Development Present: Construction Site Tour!
May
9
11:30 AM11:30

I-NOMA & 3BL Development Present: Construction Site Tour!

  • 6835 South Paulina Street Chicago, IL, 60636 United States (map)
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I-NOMA Members, Allied Professionals, Students & Friends:

Please join I-NOMA member Brian Haynes for a construction site tour of a single family home under gut renovation. During this construction tour you’ll get the chance to learn about Architect as Developer from a first-time rehabber as well as discuss alternative development models!

After the tour, we will head to a local restaurant for a group lunch.

Join us:

Saturday, May 9th from 11:30am - 1:00pm

at

6835 S. Paulina, Chicago, IL 60636

After the tour we will be heading to Spot Bistro at 7323 S. Halsted!

PPE is not required but please wear closed toed shoes. Waiver will be need to be signed on site.

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I-NOMA Black History Month Celebration & Fundraiser
Feb
27
6:00 PM18:00

I-NOMA Black History Month Celebration & Fundraiser

  • 191 North Wacker Drive Chicago, IL, 60606 United States (map)
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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

TICKETS
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Design Build Teen Program 2025
Nov
1
to Dec 6

Design Build Teen Program 2025

  • Southside STEM Station (map)
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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.

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Project Pipeline Summer Camp 2025
Jul
30
to Aug 3

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! 

Student Registration Form

Volunteer Registration Form

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Panel Discussion & Tour of Academy for Global Citizenship
Jun
11
5:30 PM17:30
Professional Development

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

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NeoCon 2025
Jun
9
to Jun 11

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.

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DESIGN-BUILD 2024 FINAL SHOWCASE!
Dec
10
7:00 PM19:00

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

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NOMA National Conference 2024
Oct
23
to Oct 27

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



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I-NOMA at the Obama Presidential Center
Sep
11
10:00 AM10:00
Professional Development

I-NOMA at the Obama Presidential Center

  • Obama Presidential Center (map)
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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.

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