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East Coast Green 2017
AIA New Jersey
Protecting the Health, Safety &East Coast Green 2017 Welfare of the Public
Where: Watershed Center for Environmental Advocacy
and Education, Pennington, NJ
Time: 8 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. READ MORE
Architects Action Day — new date
Due to a change in the NJ legislative schedule AIA NJ Architects Action Day will be postponed until November 2017. We apologize for any inconvenience and hope you will be able to join us this fall. READ MORE
AIANJ Design Awards and QUAD State Conference
AIA New Jersey 2017 Design Awards will be juried in September. Submission information will be released soon, with a submission deadline of Aug. 15. Wait for more information. All entries can also be submitted for the 2017 QUAD State Conference. READ MORE
The Future. Less is more!
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AIA Newark & Suburban to Host AIA National 2018 President
2017 presents a changing landscape, as concerns over environmental decline, increasing atmospheric carbon and competition for resources mount. At the same time, creative and courageous people are forging new pathways full of promise and hope. More and more research demonstrates the impact which the built environment has on many of the most daunting challenges, and also, how important transforming the built environment is in resolving them. READ MORE
AIA architects on a mission to bring happiness and cheer to the young patients at the Florida Hospital for Children in Orlando
A very special event took place during the 2017 AIA Conference in Orlando. The mission of this event, sponsored by the Andersen Window Company under the auspices of the Cheeriodical Children's Foundation, was to bring happiness to children receiving medical care at the Florida Hospital for Children. READ MORE
AIA NJ Members give back: RSC Architects
On June 1, Team RSC had a great time participating in the Corporate FunRun 5K held at the Meadowlands Racetrack. RSC is proud to Tackle Kids Cancer. Our team of 25 was excited to support pediatric cancer research! READ MORE
Take a #FLW150 selfie with Flat Frank!
We want to see how and where you're celebrating the 150th anniversary of Frank Lloyd Wright's birth. So, we've created something that will be easy to take with you and fun to share, as you take part in activities honoring the legendary architect. Meet Flat Frank. READ MORE
AIA NJ recognizes this NJ State Historic Preservation Office Award winning project designed by HMR Architects of Princeton, NJ
The reconstruction of the Nevius Dutch barn at Rockingham is a complete and accurate reconstruction of this threatened building type. Prior to being dismantled the barn was threatened by neglect. After being dismantled the barn remained in storage for over a decade until the project started in 2013. The reconstruction of the barn included re-erecting the repaired frame on a new concrete slab. READ MORE
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Amvic Building System
Cost effective, sustainable and environmentally friendly, Insulated Concrete Forms (ICF) construction is a superior way to build; and no one makes better ICFs than Amvic. We offer the highest quality products, and first-rate support. Read more
Ace Mentor Program of NJ — 17th Annual Sponsorship Dinner
"For the past six years I have been part of the NJ affiliate of the national ACE Mentor Program whose focus is to mentor students curious about the building industry. These professionals range from architects, interior designers, and landscape architects; civil, structural, mechanical and electrical engineers; contractors, construction managers; and related companies and organizations." READ MORE
The Bergen County Historic Preservation Commission commends the Closter Borough Hall with an award on May 4
On May 4, Bergen County Executive James J. Tedesco III, the Board of Chosen Freeholders, the Department of Parks, the Division of Cultural and Historic Affairs and the Bergen County Historic Preservation Advisory Board, celebrating 35 years of historic preservation in Bergen County, N.J., recognized 13 deserving recipients with Bergen County Historic Preservation Awards. READ MORE
Fair Housing Accessibility FIRST program
Announcing the Fair Housing Accessibility FIRST program, an initiative sponsored by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development designed to promote compliance with the Fair Housing Act design and construction requirements. The program consists of a comprehensive training curriculum, as well as a toll-free information line and website designed to provide technical guidance to the public. READ MORE
Historic Building Architects, LLC receives New Jersey State Historic Preservation Office Award for BAYADA
This is an excellent example of a Greek Revival Italianate wood frame house built in 1858 by John Buzby. The house is located in the heart of the Moorestown Historic District at the intersection of Main Street and Mill Street. The property remained in the Buzby family until 1920. READ MORE
NCARB launches second alternative path to certification
NCARB
The National Council of Architectural Registration Boards has launched the second phase of its revised certification path for architects without a degree from an accredited program. This newest path comes as part of a multi-year effort to streamline NCARB programs and initiatives to be more inclusive of individuals outside of the traditional path to licensure, while maintaining the rigor necessary to protect the public's health, safety and welfare. READ MORE
A simple guide to using the ADA standards for accessible design guidelines
Only a special few architects can truly say they enjoy reading building codes. There's no doubt that it's daunting and it can certainly pose challenges to your design. Over time you'll likely become familiar with the types of things you need to look out for on a project, but even the most experienced architects may still need to double-check a code question or two during the design process (or have an intern check it for them.) Unfortunately, many code documents are unwieldy to say the least, and there are few cases in which this is more true than the 279-page ADA Standards for Accessible Design. However, once you understand the layout and how to use a code book or the ADA guidelines, they become more manageable. READ MORE
Architects can lead climate change fight as US pulls out of Paris Accord
Business leaders, U.S. mayors, even the head of Goldman Sachs agree that President Donald Trump's decision to pull out of the historic Paris accord to battle climate change is a terrible one, and have agreed to double down on efforts to combat global warming. Part of Trump's rationale, that he was elected to "represent the citizens of Pittsburgh, not Paris," fell flat when the mayor of Pittsburgh said he supports the agreement. It's clear there's a massive backlash over Trump's decision, and many are looking for others to show leadership. If any group leads the battle to fight climate change, it should be architects, who design the environment that we live in and can help make it more energy-efficient and sustainable. READ MORE
When design is deadly: How projects are built with bird safety in mind
Construction Dive
Architects and bird safety advocates are raising awareness around reflective glass, lighting and landscaping that have long been a danger for birds. READ MORE
Mission statements: Do architecture firms need one?
For many firms, establishing and publicizing their philosophical approach to their work can help establish a sense of self and distinguish them from other studios. By articulating and crafting a mission statement, firms can provide guiding principles for their work and their staff. Here, business advisers and design practitioners discuss their approaches to developing a mission statement. READ MORE
Co-building the city: The draw of participative planning
By Lucy Wallwork
The dominant role once occupied by the city planner is under threat. A new paradigm of participative planning is challenging the "business as usual" process for shaping our urban spaces. The modernists of the 1960s rarely consulted the people who would live inside their grand vision — they merely implemented it. Today, participative planning — whereby members of the community work with designers, architects and planners to decide on the future of cities — is fast becoming the norm. READ MORE
Looking ahead: 8 architecture and construction industry trends for the next 30 years
It's true that trends come and go, yet some have staying power that become the new standards of doing business for decades into the future. The current status of the growing economy, the shortage of qualified workers and public-­sector financing are transforming the way that construction professionals approach jobs. Beth Ann Bovino, chief U.S. Economist for Standard & Poor's Rating Services, has said that the economy is nearing a state of normalcy because of lower unemployment rates, growing worker confidence and the growth of construction projects. READ MORE
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