The Fisher Center at Bard College in New York State. Photo Credit Joseph David, AIA
Members & the Community
Architecture is a Profession!
Last month, the U.S. Department of Education announced it would reclassify architecture as a non-"professional degree" for federal student loan purposes, a decision made under the terms of the "One Big Beautiful Bill". This change is set to take effect in July 2026...
Vote For Your Favorite in the Princeton Kiosk Design Competition People’s Choice Award!
As part of Princeton’s Nassau Street Streetscape Project, the Municipality sought innovative design solutions for a new, purpose-built information kiosk to serve as a vital civic and wayfinding hub at the heart of the community. In partnership with AIA New Jersey, the...
AIA New Jersey Members Are for the BIRDS!
The Birdhouse Project Launched in the spring of 2025, the Birdhouse Project is a community-wide initiative showcasing the talents and creativity of local professionals who have designed and constructed a one-of-a-kind birdhouse displayed outdoors on the grounds of a...
Barkitecture 2025: A Pawsitively Unforgettable Celebration of Design, Community, and Compassion Recapping a Tail-Wagging Success in Upper Montclair
By William J. Martin AIA, This article was refined with the help of AI editing tools. On October 4, 2025, the Union Congregational Church in Upper Montclair, NJ, was abuzz with excitement, laughter, and the happy barks (and purrs!) of our four-legged friends as AIA...
Mel Leipzig Exhibit And Opening Reception Announced
Mel Leipzig is an icon in the art circles of Trenton, across the state and even nationally and internationally. Even with his renown, he’s mainly just a wonderful person, endlessly curious about people and the spaces they inhabit. His paintings vividly...






