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.

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.

Notable Projects

Project Location Year Awards Certifications
NASCAR Hall of Fame Charlotte, North Carolina 2010 American Architecture Award

Southeast Construction Best Architectural Design Award of Excellence

Northeastern University - Charlotte Campus Charlotte, North Carolina 2023 IIDA Carolinas DesignWorks Awards, Honorable Mention

CoreNet Carolinas CORE Awards, Finalist

LEED Gold
4Roots - Regenerative Farm Campus Orlando, Florida 2025 FEFPA Architectural Showcase Award of Merit

AIA Charlotte Award AIA Orlando Award

Living Building Net Positive Carbon
The Heartest Yard - Congenital Heart Center Charlotte, North Carolina 2020 IIDA Carolinas Design Works Awards - Honorable Mention
Lowe's Global Tech Hub Charlotte, North Carolina 2023 CoreNet 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 Stable Tarpon Springs, Florida 2024 2023 Interior Design Excellence Awards (IIDA Florida Central Chapter), Project of the Year - Unbuilt category

AIA Orlando Design Award

The Parkline Durham, North Carolina 2021 Rethinking the Future Award

USGBC Climate Champion Award ASLA Southeast Regioanl Conference Merit

The Thread Rock Hill, South Caroline 2024 AIA Charlotte Honor Award 2022

AIA Charlotte Design Awards, Adaptive Reuse/Preservation, 2024

Ally Charlotte Center Charlotte, North Carolina 2021 Heavy 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 School Kissimmee, Florida 2019 Leading By Design Citation of Excellence Award

American School & University Outstanding Design USGBC Climate Champion Award

Pursuing LEED

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