Little Diversified Architectural Consulting

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Little Diversified Architectural Consulting
Industry Professional Services
Founded Charlotte, North Carolina, United States (1964 (1964))
Founder Bill Little
Services Architecture, Building Services/MEP Engineering, Graphics, Interior Design, Structural Engineering, Sustainable Design and Urban Design & Planning
Website www.littleonline.com

Little Diversified Architectural Consulting (Little) is an architecture and design firm offering services in architecture, interior architecture, engineering, land planning, facilities planning, space management, and 3D visualization. The firm provides design solutions for a range of sectors, incorporating sustainable and performance-based strategies.

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History

Little was founded by Bill Little in Charlotte, North Carolina, with a focus on user-centered design and its impact on people and organizations. This approach laid the foundation for the firm's growth, diversification, and client-focused philosophy.

Over the years, Little expanded by broadening leadership opportunities, integrating additional design disciplines, and introducing consulting services beyond traditional architecture. These efforts allowed the firm to work with a diverse range of clients and take on large-scale projects.

The firm has completed notable projects such as the Ally Charlotte Center and the Lowe’s Tech Hub. It is also involved in sustainable design initiatives, incorporating LEED and WELL certifications and avoiding materials listed on the Living Building Challenge (LBC) Red List. Today, Little is one of the largest architecture firms in the Carolinas.

Sustainability and Innovation

Little incorporates regenerative design principles into its practice, with an emphasis on efficient resource use, environmental impact reduction, and social equity. The firm's approach includes collaboration with clients pursuing regenerative strategies aimed at enhancing environmental, economic, and community well-being. Its work in this area focuses on integrating measurable sustainability outcomes within the design process.

In 2024, Little was named a Top 100 Green Design Firms by Engineering News-Record, ranking #29 on the list. [1]

Recognition

Awards

Notable Projects

ProjectLocationYearAwardsCertifications
NASCAR Hall of FameCharlotte, North Carolina2010American Architecture Award

Southeast Construction Best Architectural Design Award of Excellence

Northeastern University - Charlotte CampusCharlotte, North Carolina2023IIDA Carolinas DesignWorks Awards, Honorable Mention

CoreNet Carolinas CORE Awards, Finalist

LEED Gold
4Roots - Regenerative Farm CampusOrlando, Florida2025FEFPA Architectural Showcase Award of Merit

AIA Charlotte Award AIA Orlando Award

Living Building Net Positive Carbon
The Heartest Yard - Congenital Heart CenterCharlotte, North Carolina2020IIDA Carolinas Design Works Awards - Honorable Mention
Lowe's Global Tech HubCharlotte, North Carolina2023CoreNet Global Innovator's Award, Finalist - 2023

CoreNet Carolinas CORE Awards, Project of the Year >100k SF - 2023 IFMA Carolinas Innovation of the Year

The Livery StableTarpon Springs, Florida20242023 Interior Design Excellence Awards (IIDA Florida Central Chapter), Project of the Year - Unbuilt category

AIA Orlando Design Award

The ParklineDurham, North Carolina2021Rethinking the Future Award

USGBC Climate Champion Award ASLA Southeast Regioanl Conference Merit

The ThreadRock Hill, South Caroline2024AIA Charlotte Honor Award 2022

AIA Charlotte Design Awards, Adaptive Reuse/Preservation, 2024

Ally Charlotte CenterCharlotte, North Carolina2021Heavy Hitters CRE Award Winner

IIDA Carolinas Design Works Award ENR Southeast Best Project Award of Merit

LEED Silver

WELL Building Certified - Gold WiredScore Platinum Certified

NeoCity Academy High SchoolKissimmee, Florida2019Leading By Design Citation of Excellence Award

American School & University Outstanding Design USGBC Climate Champion Award

Pursuing LEED

References

  1. ↑ "ENR 2024 Top 100 Green Design Firms and Contractors | Engineering News-Record". www.enr.com. Retrieved 2025-07-24.
  2. ↑ www.bizjournals.com https://www.bizjournals.com/triangle/subscriber-only/2025/06/27/largest-architecture-firms-in-north-carolina.html . Retrieved 2025-07-23.{{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
  3. ↑ www.bizjournals.com https://www.bizjournals.com/charlotte/subscriber-only/2025/03/28/here-are-the-74-largest-architecture-firms-in-charlotte.html . Retrieved 2025-07-23.{{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
  4. ↑ "Construction & Design: Top architecture firms: 2025 - Modern Healthcare". www.modernhealthcare.com. Retrieved 2025-07-23.
  5. ↑ Staff, Words: Interior Design. "Unveiling Interior Design's 2025 Top 100 Giants". Interior Design. Retrieved 2025-07-23.
  6. ↑ "ENR 2024 Top 100 Green Design Firms and Contractors | Engineering News-Record". www.enr.com. Retrieved 2025-07-23.
  7. ↑ Staff, VMSD. "These Are the Top Retail Design Firms for 2023 – Visual Merchandising and Store Design". vmsd.com. Archived from the original on 2025-04-18. Retrieved 2025-07-23.


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