AIA New Jersey, AIA New York State, and AIA Pennsylvania welcome you to join us for 2026 Tri-States Conference
Register today to experience nationally recognized keynote speakers, educational sessions, architectural tours, networking opportunities, and the Tri-State Design Awards Celebration.
See full list of Tours below –
Featured Tours
Immerse yourself in the architectural and cultural richness of Princeton, NJ. Planned tours will highlight unique spaces. All tours will have AIA CE credits. Additionally, there will be self guided tours available with AIA CE credits!

George Nakashima Woodworkers, Farm and House | Legacy, Landscape & Well-Being: Design Lessons from Raymond Farm & Nakashima Woodworkers
4 AIA LU|HSW | Discover how two iconic design campuses seamlessly integrate architecture, landscape, and craftsmanship to create healthy, resilient environments. Tour the Raymond Farm Center for Living Arts and Design and the Nakashima Woodworkers campus while exploring adaptive reuse, passive design, sustainable materials, and preservation strategies that continue to inspire high-performance, human-centered design.

SOLD OUT – Princeton University TIGER Plant Tour – SOLD OUT
1.5 AIA LU|HSW | Go behind the scenes of Princeton University’s innovative TIGER district energy system and discover how geoexchange, thermal storage, and low-temperature hot water distribution are reshaping campus infrastructure. Learn how integrated energy strategies improve building performance, occupant comfort, resilience, and carbon reduction while supporting the future of sustainable campus design.

Princeton Art Museum | Art, Access, and Community: Exploring the New Princeton University Art Museum
2.5 AIA LU| HSW | Explore the new Princeton University Art Museum and discover how contemporary museum design enhances accessibility, sustainability, and the visitor experience. This guided tour examines how daylight, materiality, circulation, and context-responsive planning create an inclusive, resilient cultural destination that strengthens connections between campus, community, and the arts.

Cedar Grove Community Center | The Building That Disappears: Worship, WEllness, and Flexibility at Cedar Grove Community Cente
2 AIA LU|HSW | Discover how award-winning architecture can virtually disappear into the landscape while creating flexible, high-performance spaces for worship, recreation, and community. This behind-the-scenes tour explores innovative structural, mechanical, and detailing solutions that seamlessly integrate architecture, nature, occupant wellness, and adaptable design.

From Dillon Gymnasium to Wellness Hub: Reimagining Health, Recreation, and Campus Life at Princeton University
2 AIA LU| HSW | Explore Princeton University’s new Fitness & Wellness Center and discover how adaptive reuse, mass timber, and wellness-focused design transformed a historic campus landmark into a vibrant destination for health and community. This tour highlights innovative strategies for sustainability, occupant well-being, accessibility, and the integration of historic and contemporary architecture.

Sacred Stone & Cultural Splendor: Architectural Tour of BAPS Swaminarayan Akshardham
2.5 AIA LU| HSW | Experience one of the most remarkable architectural achievements in the United States with an exclusive tour of BAPS Swaminarayan Akshardham. Explore the integration of traditional craftsmanship, monumental stone construction, contemporary engineering, and site planning while gaining insight into how cultural architecture balances timeless design, modern performance, and large-scale public use.

NJ State Capital |Layers of Trenton: Exploring the Architecture of New Jersey’s Capital
1.5 LU HSW | Join architect John Hatch, FAIA, for a walking tour through Trenton’s historic core and explore how architecture, preservation, and urban design have shaped New Jersey’s capital. Discover how historic landmarks and contemporary civic spaces balance heritage, accessibility, resilience, and community needs to create a vibrant public realm.

Princeton Watershed Institute Tour
2 AIA LU|HSW | Explore the LEED Platinum Environmental Center at the Watershed Institute, where sustainable design is both performance-driven and educational. Discover how adaptive reuse, high-performance building systems, rainwater management, and site-responsive design create a living laboratory that demonstrates the relationship between architecture, water, and the environment while advancing occupant well-being and environmental stewardship.

The Other Side of Jackson Street: Persistence of a Self-Sufficient Community
2.5 AIA LU | HSW | Explore Princeton’s Witherspoon-Jackson Historic District and discover how architecture, planning, and preservation tell the story of one of New Jersey’s oldest African American communities. This guided walking tour examines the lasting impact of segregation, redlining, and urban renewal while highlighting the neighborhood’s cultural heritage, resilience, and the role of design in preserving community identity.
