NEW DATE! AIA New Jersey Women in Architecture 2026 Kick-Off Celebration + CEU Program

AIA NJ WIA CEU Program & Celebration

Date: January 30, 2026 (UPDATED)
Location: Northeast Architectural, 208 Bellevue Ave. Montclair, NJ 07043
Cost: FREE (Advance registration required – RSVP will be updated soon)

Northeast will be providing wine and light bites!

Schedule
6:00–7:00 PM | Happy Hour with AIA Continuing Education Program (1 LU) Presented by Accurate
7:00–8:00 PM | 2026 WIA Kick-off Celebration

Title: Door Hardware: Function vs. Design

Door and hardware specifications require a working knowledge of how door openings function. Utility can often limit design choices, and impede on the vision. This course seeks to expose architects and interior designers to innovative door hardware solutions that allow for maximizing both design intent and utility.

Learning Objective 1: Explain how a door can be hung onto a frame with minimal exposed hardware.
Learning Objective 2: Show how a door can swing clear of molding or disappear when opened.
Learning Objective 3: Define innovative sliding door solutions that minimize visible hardware.
Learning Objective 4: Define swing door hardware for seamless openings.
Learning Objective 5: Define electromechanical hardware that does not sacrifice design.
Learning Objective 6: Define hardware options that quiet operating the door.

Part 2: 6:00–8:00 PM | End-of-Year Celebration

Come gather to connect with women in architecture from across New Jersey for reflection, support, and community building. During the celebration, attendees will be invited to share their 2026 intentions, and their wishes for Women in Architecture initiatives for the coming year.   

Wine & light refreshments will be served. Come an relax and enjoy the night being surrounded by great energy!

Come join us! 

Hosted by Erin Sharp-Newton, Chair of the AIA New Jersey Women in Architecture Committee, along with our event sponsor Northeast Architectural, and Tricia Tague from Accurate Lock & Hardware, who will be leading our educational session.

REGISTRATION LINK