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.
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.
Recognition
Triangle Business Journal, 2025 Largest Architecture Firms in North Carolina, #2 Charlotte Business Journal, 2025 Largest Charlotte-Area Architecture Firm, #1 Modern Healthcare, 2025 Top Architecture Firms, #16 Interior Design, 2025 Top 100 Giants, #34 Building Design + Construction, Top Architecture Design Firms, #25 Engineering News-Record, 2024 Top 100 Green Design Firms, #29 Interior Design, 2024 Top Retail Giants, #10 VMSD 2023 Top Retail Design Firms, #11
Awards
CoreNet Global Innovator's Awards, 2023 Project of the Year 100,000 SF+ (Lowe's Tech Hub) Design Build Institute of America (DBIA) 2023 Southeast Award Winner (Mooresville Police Department) IIDA Florida Central Chapter IDEA Interior Design Excellence Awards, 2023 Sustainability Project (Little Orlando Office) AIA Charlotte, 2022 Honor Award, Unrealized Category (The Thread) USGBC Carolinas Green Gala, 2022 The People's Choice Award & Innovative Project- Health & Wellness Built Environment (Ally Charlotte Center) AIA Orange County, 2022 COTE Award & Award of Merit (NeoCity) Learning By Design Fall 2022 Architectural and Interior Design Awards of Excellence, Outstanding Project Award, (Ravenscroft School, The Olander Center for Student Life at the A.E. Finley Activity Center) CoreNet Carolinas Core Awards, 2022 Community Impact Award, (Veterans Bridge Home) AIA Orlando, 2022 Community Impact Award, (Tiny Green Home) American School & University Educational Interiors Showcase 2022, Outstanding Design, (Campbell University Oscar N. Harris Student Union) AIA Orange County Awards, 2021 Inspire Design Category Winner, (ReGenLA)
Notable Projects ProjectLocationYearAwardsCertificationsNASCAR Hall of FameCharlotte, North Carolina2010American Architecture Award
Southeast Construction Best Architectural Design Award of ExcellenceNortheastern University - Charlotte CampusCharlotte, North Carolina2023IIDA Carolinas DesignWorks Awards, Honorable Mention
CoreNet Carolinas CORE Awards, FinalistLEED Gold4Roots - Regenerative Farm CampusOrlando, Florida2025FEFPA Architectural Showcase Award of Merit
AIA Charlotte Award AIA Orlando AwardLiving Building Net Positive CarbonThe Heartest Yard - Congenital Heart CenterCharlotte, North Carolina2020IIDA Carolinas Design Works Awards - Honorable MentionLowe'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 YearThe Livery StableTarpon Springs, Florida20242023 Interior Design Excellence Awards (IIDA Florida Central Chapter), Project of the Year - Unbuilt category
AIA Orlando Design AwardThe ParklineDurham, North Carolina2021Rethinking the Future Award
USGBC Climate Champion Award ASLA Southeast Regional Conference MeritThe ThreadRock Hill, South Carolina2024AIA Charlotte Honor Award 2022
AIA Charlotte Design Awards, Adaptive Reuse/Preservation, 2024Ally Charlotte CenterCharlotte, North Carolina2021Heavy Hitters CRE Award Winner
IIDA Carolinas Design Works Award ENR Southeast Best Project Award of MeritLEED Silver
WELL Building Certified - Gold WiredScore Platinum CertifiedNeoCity Academy High SchoolKissimmee, Florida2019Leading By Design Citation of Excellence Award
American School & University Outstanding Design USGBC Climate Champion AwardPursuing LEED
References
External links
Top 50 US Architectural Firms, ArchDaily