AIA-NJ

Architectural Dialogues at Noon: A Conversation with Nancy Dougherty, AIA NJ Architect of the Year
2024-03-28 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York)
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThursday, March 28th
12pm-1pm
1 LU
Join us for an engaging and insightful webinar as esteemed Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Chair Stacey Ruhle Kliesch, AIA, CID, LEED AP sits down for an exclusive interview with Nancy Dougherty, AIA NJ Architect of the Year during Women History’s Month. In this thought-provoking event, we will delve into the fascinating career of Nancy Dougherty, a LEED accredited, licensed architect with over 30 years of experience and the Managing Principal at Studio 1200 LLC. Nancy has built an impressive reputation for her outstanding design work, technical expertise, and dedication to revitalizing communities through her architectural projects. This interview promises to uncover not only Nancy’s architectural journey but also her commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, both within the field of architecture and in her broader community engagement initiatives.
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ESG: What Is It and How Do Design Professionals Fit In?
2024-03-21 18:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | Maggiano’s Restaurant, 2000 New Jersey 38, Cherry Hill, NJ, 08002, United States
Reading Time: < 1 minuteMarch 21 – 6pm
Maggiano’s, Hackensack, NJ
1.0 HSW LU Approved

Join the AIA Architects League of Northern New Jersey for a discussion to uncover how ESG considerations shape business practices and client interactions. Explore the impact of ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) on AEC design professionals. Understand how environmental sustainability (E), health and wellness (S), and governance influence project design and client expectations.

Restoring Neighborhoods in Queens – Sunnyside Gardens and Beyond
2024-03-21 18:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | The Highlawn, 1 Crest Dr, West Orange, NJ, 07052, United States
Reading Time: < 1 minuteMarch 21 – 6pm-9pm
The Highlawn, West Orange
Join AIA NJ Newark & Suburban for their meeting with guest speaker Laura Heim, FAIA LEED AP BD+C! This talk explores the impactful and effective nature of gradual, incremental urban restoration in creating a strong sense of community. Drawing examples from Queens, NY, specifically Sunnyside Gardens and Jamaica, it highlights the value of preserving the fabric and context over time. By implementing established design standards, these projects contribute to a charming streetscape in both residential and commercial areas, significantly enhancing the neighborhood and regenerating a sense of place. And as always, there will be plenty of networking opportunities, dinner, and an open bar.
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Leveraging Media for Small Firm Success
2024-03-20 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York)
Reading Time: < 1 minuteJoin Architects Jeremiah Russell and Darguin Fortuna to explore “Leveraging Media for Small Firm Success.” Learn strategic insights on media marketing, tools like iPhone, YouTube, Canva, and more. Gain the edge in community involvement, niche expertise, and client acquisition. Discover how to maximize exposure efficiently and sustain momentum without breaking the bank. Don’t miss out – elevate your firm’s success!
1 LU Credit
Free to attend.
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AIA NJ Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion hosts a Networking Event
2024-03-19 17:30 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | Ulrich, Inc., 100 Chestnut Street, Ridgewood, NJ, 07450, United States
Reading Time: < 1 minuteTuesday, March 19
5:30 – 7:30PM
100 Chestnut St, Ridgewood, NJ 07450
Join us for an inclusive networking event hosted by the AIA NJ Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Committee at Ulrich, Inc. Embrace the spirit of collaboration as we gather to celebrate Women’s History Month and foster connections within the architectural community. This free event is open to all, providing a unique opportunity to meet and engage with colleagues from AIA NJ, Arquitina, and NOMA-NJ.
Whether you are a seasoned professional, emerging architect, or enthusiast interested in the architecture field, this event is designed to bring people together, share experiences, and strengthen the bonds within our diverse community. Don’t miss this chance to connect, exchange ideas, and contribute to the vibrant dialogue surrounding equity, diversity, and inclusion in the architectural realm. Ulrich is within walking distance of the NJ Transit Ridgewood Station. Be sure to register to secure your spot.

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AIA NJ Women in Architecture presents Time Management and Work-Life Balance
2024-03-15 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York)
Reading Time: < 1 minuteJoin AIA NJ Women in Architecture (WIA) for this valuable virtual seminar!
Time Management and Work-Life Balance
Presented by Mugdha Chawathe, AIA, LEED AP

Friday, March 15, 2024
12-1pm
1 AIA LU – pending
This seminar is provided at no cost to AIA members and non-members

Description:
This Time Management and Work-Life Balance seminar is crafted to empower individuals with skills and strategies for mastering time management and cultivating a healthy work-life balance. In the dynamic and demanding landscape of today’s professional world, this seminar offers practical insights into prioritization, goal setting, and executing tasks efficiently. Participants can anticipate acquiring proven techniques to optimize their time, alleviate stress, and achieve a seamless integration of personal and professional life. This seminar serves as a valuable opportunity for individuals to elevate productivity, nurture well-being, and foster a more gratifying and balanced lifestyle.
Learning Objectives:

Gain personalized insights into the concept of time management, exploring its significance in both your professional and personal life areas.
Develop advanced skills in goal setting, master the art of prioritization, and refine your ability to create effective plans that drive success.
Acquire strategies for overcoming procrastination, enhancing productivity, and maintaining focus on critical tasks.
Explore stress management techniques, establish effective boundaries, and confidently navigate the art of saying ‘no’ to optimize your overall well-being.
Uncover your individual approach to meditation, discovering a practice tailored to your unique needs for enhanced mindfulness and balance.

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Speaker Bio:
Mugdha Chawathe, AIA, LEED AP is a Licensed Architect with over 16 years of extensive experience. Her expertise spans diverse architectural projects including industrial/warehouse, retail, restaurants, core & shell, and K-12 education. Successfully managing multiple clients concurrently, Mugdha is known for delivering on-time and profitable creative architectural solutions that prioritize customer satisfaction.
In her current capacity as a Senior Project Manager at Ware Malcomb, Mugdha has taken charge of several warehouse and distribution projects within the New York/New Jersey market. Her comprehensive responsibilities encompass providing leadership and managing the entire project life cycle.
Beyond her professional accomplishments, Mugdha actively engages in volunteering and mentoring activities, such as the ACE Mentor Program and AIA NJ Mentorship Program.
On a personal note, Mugdha resides in Central New Jersey with her husband and two boys. Her moments of joy involve gardening, painting, cooking, baking and entertaining friends and family. Her love for experimenting with world cuisine in the kitchen has become a favorite family activity and source for relaxation.

AIA NJ Women in Architecture & Central NJ Presents Waking Up to Conscious Leadership
2024-03-08 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York)
Reading Time: < 1 minuteJoin AIA NJ Women in Architecture (WIA) and AIA Central New Jersey for this exclusive presentation!
Waking Up to Conscious Leadership
Presented by Gina Joren Tesser Phelan, PCC
Virtual Lunch Presentation
Friday, March 8, 2024
12-1pm
1 AIA LU – pending
This course is provided at no cost to AIA members and non-members.
Course Description:
According to neuroscientist Dan Siegel, PhD, a conscious leader is one who is able to harness the characteristics of conscious awareness in ways that inspire others to become their best selves, optimize how they solve problems, and find innovative approaches to their company’s challenges and goals. Conscious leadership, therefore, enhances and expands an individual’s and an organization’s capacity to purposefully, intentionally create.

In this 60-minute session, we’ll explore how we might break down self-limiting habits and narratives, cultivate courage, expand what we see is possible, and wholeheartedly create the future we envision — for ourselves and for those around us. We’ll learn a very practical tool to shift from reactivity to creativity, from fear to trust, and from burnout to growth, learning, and thriving.
Learning Objectives:

Increase self-awareness and insight by examining how our thoughts, emotions, beliefs, and self-talk shape what we see is possible.
Gain competence in shifting from a reactive, threat-based mode to a responsive, creative way of meeting challenging situations.
Gain competence in connecting with our deeper motivations and core values.
Learn a practical tool to cultivate presence and conscious awareness in order to see clearly and recognize the best path in the midst of complex, difficult circumstances.

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Speaker Bio:
A New Yorker transplanted to California’s Bay Area, Gina Joren Tesser Phelan, PCC, is a leadership coach who asks the powerful questions that enable her clients to see more expansively, to gain the insights that allow greater possibilities to emerge. For almost 25 years, she has been studying what makes leaders effective and how teams and organizations thrive, and underscores a systems lens in her work in organization and leadership development. Gina is credentialed as a Professional Certified Coach by the International Coaching Federation. She is also an ordained Soto Zen chaplain and lay minister, and brings the principles of mindfulness, compassion, and ethics to all her work.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/ginaphelan/

Progress Through Storytelling: Small Firms Winning Approvals For Innovative Design
2024-03-05 17:30 - 18:30 (America/New_York)
Reading Time: < 1 minuteJoin AIA Central New Jersey for this virtual presentation:
Progress Through Storytelling: Small Firms Winning Approvals for Innovative Design
The most creative, promising and forward-thinking design innovation still has to win approval from preservation commissions, planning/zoning boards, neighborhood organizations and other stakeholders. In this session two architects, each a practice founder and leader, share effective communication strategies based in principles of storytelling and graphics that win approvals from decision-makers, turning NIMBY into YIMBY. Examples and lessons learned are drawn from adaptive reuse, expansion, and new-build projects in localities where sensitivity to historic preservation and existing neighborhood character creates challenges for firms with limited name recognition who are championing unfamiliar approaches.
VIRTUAL
1 LU (pending)
Learning Objectives:

Identify and anticipate the concerns and objections of individuals and entities with decision-making power over approvals for adaptive reuse, expansion and new construction projects in historic (or otherwise sensitive) cities, towns and neighborhoods.
Evaluate an innovative design concept to determine its assertible value for the proposed site and surrounding community, and its sensitivity to historic and architectural context.
Structure a narrative that draws the attention of the stakeholder audience and decision-making authorities to the proposed benefits, and to how the project aligns with the community’s shared values, while alleviating anticipated concerns and heading off potential objections.
Improve their external communications efforts, by crafting more effective presentations with constructive graphic elements that steer the audience through the narrative, and respond authoritatively to questions and unexpected objections with sensitivity and appreciation.

The Stop Overworking Formula For Women Architects
2024-02-23 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York)
Reading Time: < 1 minuteJoin AIA CNJ and AIA NJ Women in Architecture for this Virtual Presentation:
The Stop Overworking Formula for Women Architects
VIRTUAL
1 LU (pending)
Are you a woman in architecture who struggles with overwork, work stress, or even burnout? Your brain continues to spin with work-related worries even when you’re not there, and it’s hard to take time off without guilt or to be fully present with your kids, your partner, or your relationships outside of work?
As a leader, you take on too many tasks and struggle to say no. You’re constantly being pulled into inefficient meetings and work in the weeds, and you worry constantly about whether it’s all enough, if you’re good enough, and about keeping everyone happy.
If you struggle with this—and even fantasize sometimes about having a boring easy job (but you know that wouldn’t satisfy you either)—this training is for you. You’ll learn the real reason why so many high-achieving women leaders get stuck in overwork and what you can do about it. You’ll learn the surprising pathway to achieving more in your career by doing less. You’ll learn how to get out of the weeds and operate at a higher level in your work so you can have more impact, more satisfaction, and more time and mental space to enjoy everything outside of your job in this one precious life.
You’ll learn:
→ How to work less and still succeed at work (and actually accomplish more as a result)
→ How to get out of the weeds, be less reactive, and be a more strategic and visionary leader in your career
→ How to set and maintain boundaries with more joy and ease (and less drama and guilt!)
→ How to shut off your work brain after work so you can enjoy guilt-free time off, and be present, energetic and joyful with your family, your friends, and in your life outside of work
Learning Objectives:
→ Participants will reduce work hours and stress while achieving more client satisfaction and profit.
→ Participants will practice strategies to be less reactive and be a more strategic and visionary in their roles
→ Participants will enact strategies to set and maintain boundaries between work and their personal lives
→ Participants will create mental breaks between work and their personal lives to reduce their chances of burnout and increase their chances of creative ideation
Presenter:
This course is presented by Maya Sharfi.

Maya Sharfi is founder of Build Yourself, a leadership coaching company that helps women in design and planning grow into senior leadership roles without burnout and overwhelm.
Maya’s clients achieve results like worrying less about work after hours, delegating more, and also moving into senior director roles, launching new, innovative programs, and even achieving salary bumps like $25k, $40k, and even $80k and $100k. Maya is a former Harvard Innovation Lab resident and has an MLA from the Harvard Graduate School of Design.
Registration:
When you register, please include your AIA number in the Special Instructions field, if applicable. Please contact Erin at president@aiacnj.org if you have any questions or request for special accommodations.
Zoom details will be provided via email prior to the event.
$0.00 AIACNJ Member Ticket
$0.00 Non-Member Ticket
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AIA SOUTH JERSEY MEMBERSHIP MEETING
2024-02-21 17:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | Atlantic City Country Club, 1 Leo Fraser Dr, Northfield, NJ, 08225, United States
Reading Time: < 1 minuteDATE: Wednesday, February 21, 2024
TIME: 5 to 9 PM
LOCATION: Atlantic City Country Club, 1 Leo Fraser Dr, Northfield, NJ 08225
PRESENTATION: Green for Green
Presenter: Frank Swol, VP of EAM Associates, Inc
DESCRIPTION: A highlighted look at the most important changes that construction professionals need to be aware of as they formulate concepts, perform due diligence, and begin design on new construction projects:

The Inflation Reduction Act 45L Tax Credit (Energy Star & DOE ZERH)
NJ Residential Energy Code (2021 IECC)
NJ Commercial Energy Code (ASHRAE 90.1-2019)
NJ Clean Energy “new” New Construction Program

CREDITS: 2 HSWs
COST: AIA Members: $30, Associates & Students: $5, Guests: $40* (cash, check or credit taken at door.) (3.4% convenience fee for credit)
RSVP: Wednesday, February 14, 2024
RSVP to Phil Giambri at 609-425-5499 or pg.aiasj@gmail.com with your attendance and your choice of Prime Rib, Stuffed Shrimp or Stuffed Chicken Breast.
*Membership determined by the membership roster as of the date of this meeting.
**AIA South Jersey is registered with the AIA Continuing Education System AIA/CES.
This program is for 2 HSWs which will be reported directly to the AIA/CES for AIA members.

The Good, The Bad, & The Ugly
2024-01-30 11:30 - 12:30 (America/New_York)
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Description
Has the Federal Reserve successfully engineered a soft landing? Or, is the confluence of geopolitical conflict, a presidential election, rising consumer debt levels, and still high interest rates conspiring to produce an economic downturn in 2024? It is difficult to know whether 2024 will be a good year – but one thing is clear – it will be a very interesting one.
This presentation will supply in-depth analysis of major factors shaping economic outcomes, including interest rates, global conflict, wage dynamics, business confidence, and demographics. It will then turn toward a forecast for the coming year, highlighting the major risks that economic stakeholders will likely encounter.
Details
Registration fees: $40 Member | $65 Non member
Approved for 1.0 LU
Learning Objectives

Identify the key challenges facing the U.S. and global economies.
Identify current and prospective impacts of public policy on the economy.
Examine sources of future economic risk.
Illustrate the likely pace of economic growth in 2024 and implications for key segments such as real estate, construction, and retail.

Bio
Anirban Basu is Chairman & CEO of Sage Policy Group, Inc., an economic and policy consulting firm headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland with an office in Orlando, Florida. The firm provides strategic analytical services to energy suppliers, law firms, medical systems, government agencies, and real estate developers among others.
In 2014, Maryland Governor Larry Hogan appointed him Chair of the Maryland Economic Development Commission (2014-2021). He serves as Chairman of the Baltimore County Economic Advisory Committee. He also serves the chief economist function for Associated Builders and Contractors, the Construction Financial Management Association, the Modular
Building Institute, the Maryland Bankers Association, and several others.
He has taught at several universities, most frequently at the Johns Hopkins University. He currently teaches History of Economic Thought at Goucher College as their Distinguished Economist in Residence.
In 2007, 2016, and 2022, the Daily Record newspaper selected Dr. Basu as one of Maryland’s 50 most influential people. The Baltimore Business Journal named him one of the region’s 20 most powerful business leaders in 2010.
Dr. Basu is currently on the boards of the University of Maryland School of Law, St. Mary’s College, the University of Maryland Medical Center, the University System of Maryland Foundation, the Lyric Opera House and the Archdiocese of Baltimore School System. He is also on Truist Bank’s advisory board.
Dr. Basu earned his B.S. in Foreign Service at Georgetown University. He earned his Master’s in Public Policy from Harvard University’s John F. Kennedy School of Government, and his Master’s in Economics from the University of Maryland, College Park. He acquired his Juris Doctor at the University of Maryland School of Law. He completed his doctoral work at UMBC with a concentration in health economics.

2024 PRESIDENTS GALA
2024-01-27 18:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | The Hanover Manor, 16 Eagle Rock Ave, East Hanover, NJ, 07936, United States
Reading Time: < 1 minuteJoin us as we:
Honor and celebrate 2023 AIANS President Francisco A. Grimaldi, AIA, on his exemplary year of service
Wish incoming 2024 AIANS President John Fallon, AIA and the 2024 Board of Trustees a fruitful year of programming
Recognize our Past Presidents who have devoted their lives to the enrichment of the architectural profession and the communities they serve
And reveal the winner of the 2023 Herman C. Litwack, FAIA Distinguished Service Award!

Artificial Intelligence Image ﻿Generation for Architects
2024-01-24 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York)
Reading Time: < 1 minuteWednesday, January 24, 2024
7:00 PM
1 LU (Pending)

Join us for an immersive exploration into the fusion of artificial intelligence and the art of presentation design presented by Brian Penschow, AIA and Bill Martin, AIA, P.P., LEED AP-H. This course is tailored to unlock the potential of algorithms in generating cutting-edge ideas and crafting visually captivating slide decks. It’s a great opportunity to network and exchange ideas with other small firms. Delve into the world of AI Image Generation as we uncover its application in creative problem-solving and the realm of presentation design. We’ll journey through the latest advancements in AI, empowering participants to harness these technologies to elevate the efficiency and impact of their presentation creation process.
Small Firms Exchange Forum
Following the educational event, we will host a moderated Forum where small firms can talk about issues that they are facing in the day-to-day management of their firms and learn from their peers on how to build sustainable businesses and practices.
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2024 Annual Board Installation and Awards Gala Registration
2024-01-13 18:30 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | Clarks Landing, 847 Arnold Ave, Point Pleasant, NJ, 08742, United States
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Save the Date

2025 Board Installation and Awards Gala
January 11, 2025 – 6:00 PM
The Stone House
50 Stirling Road, Warren, NJ

Join us for the 2025 AIA New Jersey Board Installation and Awards Gala, an elegant evening celebrating excellence in architecture and the installation of the incoming AIA NJ Board. Enjoy a night filled with networking, recognition, and inspiration as we applaud the recipients of this year’s AIA NJ Service and Design Awards. Don’t miss this chance to connect with leaders in the field, celebrate accomplishments, and look forward to an exciting new year in architecture. Registration will open soon.

Questions? Contact Christina Goldstein | cgoldstein@njpsi.com

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Celebrating Architecture in New Jersey
Board Installation and Awards Gala
Saturday, January 13, 2024
Clarks Landing Yacht Club
847 Arnold Avenue
Point Pleasant, New Jersey
6:30 Cocktails 7:30 Dinner

Join us at the Black-tie optional gala that celebrates architecture in New Jersey. Honor the distinguished service of AIA New Jersey and AIA South Jersey past year’s presidents and their boards of trustees. Applaud the 2022 Service and Design Awards winners. Enjoy cocktails, dinner and dancing.
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2024 Awards Gala Sponsorship and Advertising Opportunities
$3,500 Annual Board Installation and Awards Gala Event Sponsorship

Recognition from the podium
Recognition at the Gala and on electronic and written materials
Three Complimentary tickets to the Annual Board Installation and Awards Gala
½ page Ad in the Annual Board Installation and Awards Gala Event Program
Allied membership for a year in AIA New Jersey

$2,000 Award Sponsorship

Five Award Sponsorships Left
Recognition from the podium
Recognition at the Gala and on electronic and written materials
Two complimentary tickets to the Gala
Allied membership for a year in AIA New Jersey

$1,000 Platinum Sponsorship

Recognition from the podium
Recognition at the Gala and on electronic and written materials
One complimentary ticket to the Gala
Allied membership for a year in AIA New Jersey

$500 Gold Sponsorship

Recognition from the podium
Recognition at the Gala and on electronic and written materials
One complimentary ticket to the Gala

$350 Silver Sponsorship

Recognition from the podium
Recognition at the Gala and on electronic and written materials

$1,500 Bar Sponsorship

Four Sponsorships Available

Advertising Opportunities

Ad copy due by December 21, 2023. The program is in color.

$450 Full Page Ad

5” wide x 8” Height
Color
High resolution PDF files are preferred, although JPEG, EPS, PNG or TIF files in high resolution accepted

$275 Half Page Ad

5” wide x 3.875”” Height
Color
High resolution PDF files are preferred, although JPEG, EPS, PNG or TIF files in high resolution accepted

$175 Quarter Page Ad

2.375” wide x 3.875”” Height
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High resolution PDF files are preferred, although JPEG, EPS, PNG or TIF files in high resolution accepted

Questions contact Christina Goldstein at cgoldstein@njpsi.com
Register by December 21, 2023 to be included in printed materials.
AIA New Jersey and AIA Newark Suburban are tax exempt organizations under Section 501(c)(6) of the Internal Revenue Code as a business league. Amounts solicited are not deductible as charitable contributions but may be deductible as ordinary and necessary business expenses to the extent allowed by law.

Designing-Women’s Lives: Transforming Place and Self
2023-12-11 18:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Kean University, 1000 Morris Avenue, Union, NJ, 07083, United States
Reading Time: < 1 minutePresented by Toby Israel, Ph.D., Design Psychologist
I LU Pending

Location: Kean University, Michael Graves College – J-100
Date: December 11, 2023
Time: 6 PM
Toby Israel, Ph.D. is a founder of the new field of Design Psychology. Defined as “the practice of architecture, planning and interior design in which psychology is the principal design tool,” this new discipline continues to gain international attention. Dr. Israel has been interviewed on CBS Sunday Morning, NPR’s Talk of the Nation and Radio Times and for The L.A. Times, The New York Times, The Financial Times, The Wall Street Journal, and Oprah Home Magazine.
Is there a ‘woman’s way of knowing’ about the environment that’s been discounted? In her new book, Designing-Women’s Lives: Transforming Place and Self, Dr. Toby Israel argues that there’s a whole realm of emotional experience of place that needs to be laced back into the built world. In this session, she suggests how female architects, especially, can engender a place-making revolution by using Design Psychology as the foundation for creating emotionally satisfying places.
To build her case, the presenter will discuss how she took renowned female place-makers through a Design Psychology Toolbox of exercises, a ‘deeper-than-deep dive’ methodology, that revealed ways these ‘greats’ transformed their home spaces. By leading audience members through similar hands-on exercises, the speaker will invite all to explore their own emotional/environmental, lived-experience. She’ll show how to apply that ‘feeling’ experience of place to the making of ‘Transcendent Liberating Design’- – luminous and empowering environments. The talk introduces the audience to a ‘design from within’ Design Psychology Toolbox, a unique programming process they can use to empower themselves and the clients they serve.

AIA Trust LegaLine Presentation: Corporate, Insurance, Contracts, and Copyright
2023-12-01 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York)
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Join AIA Central New Jersey, AIA Trust, and LegaLine for this important presentation:
Corporate Structures, Insurance, Contracts, and Copyright
The Legal Information Hotline to Manage Risk and Build a Stronger Practice
Course Number: TrustWeekLegal
Provider Name: AIA Trust
Provider Number: B032
1 AIA CE Credit
Course Topics:
Corporate: Overall structures of legal entities, corporate governance formalities and importance as well as general regulatory aspects of corporate practice
Insurance: Important types of insurance for architecture firms, with a focus on professional liability coverage
Contracts: Key contract terms, including potential deal breakers and deal makers to help manage party expectations as well as liability exposure
Copyright: Intellectual property rights as to instruments of service and how to best leverage these rights to your advantage
About AIA Trust:
The AIA Trust offers a portfolio of risk management solutions and resources designed to help AIA members grow and prosper.
Established in 1952, the AIA Trust works with independent consultants to evaluate, select, and monitor insurance and benefit programs for AIA members and components, and that meet the institute’s high standards of quality, value, financial stability, service, and coverage, adhering to strict criteria. A new criterion added in 2021, requires current and future insurance benefit program providers to maintain Environmental, Social, and Corporate Governance (ESG) investment policies.
ABOUT LEGAL LINE:
For members-only access to legal professionals who can help you manage risks, minimize claims, and prevent lawsuits, whether you’re dealing with clients, contractors, employees, or others.
For more information on LegaLine or other AIA Benefits go to: theaiatrust.com
PRESENTER:
W&D LAW, LLP
W&D is one of the nation’s largest women- owned law firms, specializing in complex construction, business and employment litigation, claims, risk management and transactions involving multi-million and multi-billion dollar public and private works projects and businesses, personal injury defense involving wrongful death, brain damage, permanent disabilities and serious burns, environmental claims and product liability.
With offices throughout California, Nevada, Arizona, and Colorado, the firm has a substantial presence in all courts, arbitration, and mediation tribunals in the western region and extensive experience with national and international legal matters.
The firm is a member of the National Association of Minority & Women-Owned Law Firms (NAMWOLF), an organization that highlights a select group of minority and women owned law firms who have exhibited excellence in the legal profession.
W&D is also a Women’s Business Enterprise (WBE) and a Woman Owned Small Business (WOSB), certified by the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC).
www.wdlaw.com
REGISTRATION:
When you register, please include your AIA number in the Special Instructions field, if applicable. Please contact Elina at president@aiacnj.org if you have any questions or request for special accommodations. Virtual meeting invitation will be provided one day prior via email.
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Tri-State Equity & Affordability in Housing Series
2023-12-01 09:00 - 10:30, 2023-11-17 09:00 - 10:30, 2023-11-10 09:00 - 10:30 (America/New_York)
Reading Time: < 1 minuteAIA New York State, New Jersey and Pennsylvania are hosting a three-part virtual online seminar series addressing the social, economic, policy, sustainability, and design trends in designing equitable and affordable housing.
Participants that attend all three sessions will receive a certificate of completion.
Friday, November 10 | 3 AIA CES Credits
9:00am-10:30am | Beyond Four Walls: Housing Equity, Advocacy, and Economic Realities
10:30am-12:00pm | Illustrations of Housing Projects in the Tri-State Region
Friday, November 17 | 3 AIA CES Credits
9:00am-10:30am | Sustainability as a Path to Sustainability: The Economic, Environmental and Social Benefits
10:30am-12:00pm | An Architect’s View on the Challenges and Opportunities Implementing Sustainability in Housing
Friday, December 1 | 3 AIA CES Credits
9:00am-10:00am | Creative Trends for Quality and Affordable Design: Infill & Adaptive Reuse Housing
10:00am-11:00am | Creative Trends for Quality and Affordable Design: Case Study
11:00am-12:00pm | Keynote Presentation: Designing Equitable and Affordable Housing by Amanda Loper, AIA, Principal, David Baker Architects
Register for the entire series or individual series.
Registration Fees:
AIA Member $145 Full Series | $55 per series
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Computational Design in Architecture From Practice to Potential
2023-11-16 18:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | Maggiano’s Restaurant, 2000 New Jersey 38, Cherry Hill, NJ, 08002, United States
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Arthur L. Davis Lecture
Computational Design in Architecture
From Practice to Potential
1LU Pending
Thursday Nov 16th | Starts at 6:00 PM
RSVP before Nov 13th to join us!
Free for ALNNJ members | $60 for non-members
Maggiano’s Little Italy
70 Riverside Square Mall, Hackensack, NJ 07601

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The Officers and Trustee of the AIA Architect League of Northern New Jersey cordially invite you to the 2023 Arthur L. Davis Lecture in Computational Design in Architecture. The 2024 Board of Trustees Nominations to be announced.
EVENT TIMELINE
6:00 pm – Social Hour
6:45 pm – Presentation
7:45 pm – Dinner

Computational Design in Architecture
From Practice to Potential
1LU Pending
SPEAKER
Joe Brennan, AIA
Joe Brennan will share insights drawn from his extensive professional and academic background on the topic of computational design. He will be showcasing its practical applications through a series of case studies from recent KPF projects, including the iconic One Vanderbilt. These real-world examples will shed light on how computational design techniques have been effectively employed. He will also give us a glimpse of what the future might hold for this exciting field. The presentation will also discuss how computational methods can play a role in improving our urban spaces.

Joe Brennan, AIA
Adjunct Professor at Columbia University and Senior Computational Designer at the New York office of KPF.
Joe Brennan, AIA, is a licensed architect, educator, writer, and problem solver passionate about digital practice and design technology. Formerly of SHoP, Populous, Gensler, and BLDGWORKS, he is currently a Senior Computational Designer at KPF, where he leverages advanced digital processes and technology to improve the design process.
Joe is an Adjunct Assistant Professor at Columbia University, where he teaches a graduate architecture class in advanced methods of technology implementation and computational design. He has taught 3D visualization classes and performed research in robotics at the New York Institute of Technology and City College of Technology, respectively.

Thursday Nov 16th, 2023 at
Maggiano’s Little Italy
70 Riverside Square Mall, Hackensack, NJ 07601
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Starts at 6:00pm
With Dinner served
RSVP by Monday Nov 13th to attend
Free for ALNNJ members | $60 for non-members
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Small Firms, Tough Contexts: Ensuring Delivery of Design Excellence
2023-11-15 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York)
Reading Time: < 1 minuteAIA-NJ Small Firm Exchange is focused on the mutual interests of architects practicing in small firms. With that mission in mind, we will be hosting continuing educational webinars that focus on the current issues facing small firms. Please join us for a continuing education webinar followed by a Small Firms Exchange Forum:
Small Firms, Tough Contexts: Ensuring Delivery of Design Excellence
1 LU/HSW pending
Presented by Charles F. Bloszies FAIA

November 15th – 7:00pm-9:00pm
Free to Attend
With a staff of under 10 practitioners, small firms are challenged to take on and deliver major works in difficult contexts – tight urban sites, historic settings, complex technical solutions – while also striving for design excellence. Apply lessons learned over three decades by this firm in San Francisco led by an architect, AIA Fellow, and structural engineer, including successfully resolved, large-scale commissions in urban infill (1 Kearny), multi-building adaptive reuse (Blu Dot), and modern expansions of a constrained, sensitive historic school campus (Cathedral School). The presentation will offer concrete ideas for small practices on how to position for and land these major works, as well as what drove the design solutions – and how obstacles were addressed.

Contributing to understanding of small firms focused on the SFx design category, the firm, Office of Charles F. Bloszies FAIA, provides insights into the successful work in relation to the size of the firm, though with an emphasis on reaching for the best possible design outcomes in aesthetics, sustainability, wellness, urbanism, technical rigor, and resilience and durability.
Small Firms Exchange Forum
Following the educational event, we will host a moderated Forum where small firms can talk about issues that they are facing in the day-to-day management of their firms and learn from their peers on how to build sustainable businesses and practices.

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CANstruction Deconstructions
2023-11-03 | Morris Museum, 6 Normandy Heights Road, Morristown, NJ, 07960, United States
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Design Night
2023-11-02 17:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | New College West and Yeh College
Reading Time: < 1 minuteAIA-NJ 2023 Design Competition Winners
BUILT INSTALLATION SCULPTURE OR FURNITURE PIECE
Merit Award
Illuminated Origami
Joshua Zinder Architecture + Design, LLC

BUILT SUSTAINABILITY
Merit Award
Rutgers University, Student Projects Studio
The S/L/A/M Collaborative in Collaboration with Clarke Caton Hintz

BUILT INTERIORS
Merit Award
Proctor Hall, One Stop Student Services Center
KSS Architects

SMALL PROJECTS
Honor Award
Double Take
MABU

UNBUILT
Honor
Foodlab
MABU

BUILT OPEN
Merit
Ding Music Hall
ARC/ Architectural Resources Cambridge

BUILT OPEN
Honor
Brigantine Marina Paddle Club
Parnagian Architects

BUILT RESIDENTIAL
Honor
Chatham Passive Homestead
Mowery Marsh Architects

BUILT RESIDENTIAL
Honor
Columbus Maxwell Townhouses
Jeff Jordan Architects

Questions? Contact Christina Goldstein | cgoldstein@njpsi.com

Thursday, November 2, 2023
5:00 pm– 6:00 pm Princeton University Tour
6:30pm – 8:30pm Reception & Lecture at Nassau Inn
2 LUs for Tour and Lecture
1 LU for Lecture Only

TOUR: This walking tour will focus on the exterior of the buildings and will be led by representatives from TenBerke and Princeton University’s Office of Capital Projects. Each tour group will discuss the siting, massing, materiality, and environmental stewardship of Yeh College and New College West. The tour groups will also visit one or two interior spaces including the shared dining.

LECTURE:
New Residential Colleges Built for Community – Princeton University
Presented by Maintland Jones, TenBerke Architects
How can notions of scale and materiality on a historic campus be negotiated with contemporary design? How can relationships between indoors and outdoors be configured? Maitland Jones and his team at TenBerke asked these questions with their ambitious design for Princeton University’s two newest residential colleges. As a component of campus-wide growth strategies and part of Princeton’s residential college tradition, the new colleges give architectural expression to the ongoing commitment to inclusion and belonging. TenBerke’s design creates a dialogue between architecture and landscape that builds community and is sensitive to traditional campus space-making. Mait will discuss how his team created a richness of experiences and a sense of inclusivity for students by implementing skillful siting, massing, and universal access.
Design and Service Award Winners will be announced at the completion of the Lecture.

AIA Member

$100
Tour, Reception & Lecture

$75
Reception & Lecture

EPIC Member

$35
Tour, Reception & Lecture

$25
Reception & Lecture

Non-AIA Member

$200
Tour, Reception & Lecture

$150
Reception & Lecture

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If you would like to sponsor or have questions about this event, please contact
Christina Goldstein | cgoldstein@njpsi.com

CANstruction Reception & AwardsCeremony
2023-10-30 | Morris Museum, 6 Normandy Heights Road, Morristown, NJ, 07960, United States

CANstruction Exhibition
2023-10-28 - 2023-10-29 | Morris Museum, 6 Normandy Heights Road, Morristown, NJ, 07960, United States

CANstruction Build Day
2023-10-27 08:00 - 20:00 UTC | Morris Museum, 6 Normandy Heights Road, Morristown, NJ, 07960, United States

Equity Horror Stories – Collaborative Stories and Solutions to Workplace and Community Inequity in Architectural Practice (2 LUs Pending)
2023-10-26 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | The Commited Pig, 165 Main St, Manasquan, NJ, 08735, United States
Reading Time: < 1 minutePresented by the AIA NJ Equity in Architecture Committee
Thursday, October 26th – 7pm
The Committed Pig
Manasquan, NJ
After a building tour of The Committed Pig Restaurant in Manasquan, NJ, designed by Verity Frizzell, FAIA. AIA New Jersey members will gather to discuss the profession, our values, and the need for common sense solutions to matters involving inequity in the workplace and community. Attendees will meet with trained committee members and peers to discuss their past experiences and will have the opportunity to elaborate on the success of the solutions offered by their firms and brainstorm possible better outcomes. Small group discussions will focus on how this impacts the Architecture profession, and best practices that can be added to the AIA NJ Code of Ethics.
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The AIA New Jersey Equity in Architecture Committee will be celebrating World Architecture Day and Hispanic Heritage Month with a Book Signing and Panel Discussion
2023-10-02 17:30 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | The Hillier College of Architecture and Design Gallery, The New Jersey Institute of Technology, University Heights, NJ, 07102, United States
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Libertad Lauren Harris, Assoc. AIA, CSI-EP, CDT, WELL AP, GGP
Graciela Carrillo, AIA, NCARB, LEED AP BD+C
Gloria Kloter, AIA, NCARB, CODIA
Delly Yaker, AIA, NCARB
Angelica Arent, AIA, NCARB

Committee chair Stacey Ruhle Kliesch, AIA, CID, will moderate
This dynamic force will be sharing their stories of beating the statistical odds as Latinas in the profession of Architecture; their leadership roles in the regional, national and international arenas; discussing their books and taking questions from the audience. This free event is open to all: AIA members, students, faculty, and the general public.
Monday, October 2, 2023
5:30 PM
The Hillier College of Architecture and Design Gallery
The New Jersey Institute of Technology
University Heights, Newark, New Jersey 07102 USA
Special thanks to NJIT HCAD for Welcoming us
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Designing with History In Min﻿d﻿
2023-09-28 19:00 - 20:00 UTC
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September 28, 2023 – 7:00pm to 8:30pm
A Virtual Event

AIA South Jersey has been identified as a key stakeholder group for a presentation by Mr. Steven Smolyn, AIA on behalf of the City of Cape May Historic Preservation Commission regarding historic preservation laws and the role of local historic preservation commissions, using the recently updated Historic Design Standards for the City of Cape May as a case study.
Register now for this virtual event at the link below. All are welcome. This educational seminar is free to all. AIA members will receive 1.5LU/HSW which will be reported upon successful completion of the program.
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This program is being brought to you by the City of Cape May Historic Preservation Commission, Summer, Preservation Series, co-sponsored by AIA South Jersey, and in collaboration with the AIA New Jersey Historic Resources Committee.

AIA South and Jersey Shore Joint Membership Meeting
2023-09-20 17:00 - 21:00 UTC | The Smithville Inn, 1 N. New York Rd, Galloway, NJ, 08205, United States
Reading Time: < 1 minuteDATE: Wednesday, September 20, 2023
TIME: 5 to 9 PM
LOCATION: The Smithville Inn – 1 N. New York Rd Galloway, NJ 08205
PRESENTATION: Building the Contagious Disease Hospital at Ellis Island: Hospital design, materials, and methods from 1900 – 1915
PRESENTERS: Jennifer Arnoldi, AIA, Senior Associate at Mills + Schnoering Architects, LLC, Jean Zimmerman, Save Ellis Island
DESCRIPTION: The expansion of Ellis Island with new hospital facilities circa 1900 brought advanced methods in medical care as well as construction techniques and materials. This lecture will unfold the planning and uses of the hospital buildings on the NJ side of the island until they were abandoned in 1954. It will also explore a brief history of iron and concrete construction, demonstrating the progress of theoretical and applied sciences in building engineering. The Kahn system of reinforced hollow tile construction was widely used for floor/ ceiling systems throughout Ellis Island’s contagious ward buildings, bringing benefits of fireproof, prefabricated and sanitary construction materials. A current stabilization project in the Staff House will take a closer look at this framing system; a second project will examine ground improvement through grouting to stabilize another building.
CREDITS: 2 HSWs
COST: AIA Members: $30, Associates & Students: FREE, Guests: $40* (cash, check or credit taken at door.) (3.3% surcharge fee for credit)
RSVP: Wednesday, September 13, 2023
RSVP to Phil Giambri at 609-425-5499 or pg.aiasj@gmail.com with your attendance.

Membership determined by the membership roster as of the date of this meeting.
*IA South Jersey is registered with the AIA Continuing Education System AIA/CES.

This program is for 2 HSWs which will be reported directly to the AIA/CES for AIA members.

Many of our ancestors came through Ellis Island and some even stayed at the NJ end of the island at the hospital complex before they entered into America.
At this joint meeting, take this opportunity to see this rare presentation by Jennifer Arnoldi, AIA of Mills + Schnoering Architects, LLC who is in charge of the stabilization of the south side of the island. In addition, we will be having Jean Zimmerman, educator and tour guide of the Save Ellis Island organization to provide us the history of the abandoned hospital complex.
Join us for the first joint meeting in 3 years. RSVP to Phil Giambri regardless of what section you belong to by Sept 13th. All are welcome!
