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Welcome to the AIA NJ News. Here, we delve into the dynamic world of architecture, offering the latest news, Association and member updates, insights, and discussions on the latest developments shaping our built environment.
Foundations: Josie A. Coleman, AIA, LEED AP, Shares Her Story
Who do you think you are? How dare you have the audacity to have such huge dreams. What makes you think you deserve a seat at this table? Welcome to the voice in my head. It’s a voice shaped by society and my 55 years of experience living in it. My name is Josephine...
AIA New Jersey Holds 2026 Annual Meeting
On Tuesday, September 8th, AIA New Jersey hosted its 2026 Annual Meeting at the Pines Manor in Edison, NJ. The meeting was presided over by Jessica O'Donnell, FAIA, NCARB, with presentations made by national representatives WIlliam J. Martin, AIA, on Small Firm...
Join us LIVE on World Architecture Day!
Save the Date — October 5 The AIA New Jersey Equity in Architecture Committee in partnership with Kean University | Michael Graves College | School of Public Architecture, welcomes YOU! Join us as we celebrate Hispanic & Latino Heritage Month with Cafecito &...
Join the AIA Small Firm Exchange for Pressure Points & Pints
Wednesday, November 4th | 8:00pmWater's Edge | Hyatt Regency Princeton Join AIA New Jersey Small Firm Exchange Wednesday night for an evening built around real conversations. Pull up a chair, grab a pint, and connect with your small-firm peers for candid conversation,...
Foundations: AIA NJ Strategic Councilor Libertad Lauren Harris, AIA, Shares Her Story
Why I Decided to Become an Architect I was eleven years old when architecture first captured my imagination. My mother was a big fan of the movie Sommersby, with Richard Gere, so our family vacation was to the town that served as the set for the movie. We stumbled...
AIA New Jersey President Jessica O’Donnell, FAIA, Elected to AIA National Board
As AIA-NJ President Jessica O'Donnell, FAIA, NCARB, completes her term at the end of the year, she will begin her new role as 2027-2029 At-Large Director to the AIA National Board, elected by the Strategic Council. The AIA Board of Directors is the top governing and...
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