Grace Farms Tour
Friday, April 12 – 1.5 LU Credits
Lunch (included): 11:00AM
Tour: 12:45pm – 2:15 pm.
365 Lukes Wood Road
New Canaan, CT 06840
Join AIA NJ Committee on the Environment for a captivating tour of the Grace Farms River Building, an architectural masterpiece designed by the acclaimed Pritzker Prize-winning firm SANAA. The River Building’s five multi-purpose, glass-enclosed volumes create stunning 360-degree views, providing diverse opportunities for visitors to experience the site as well as serving as locations for public programs supporting the mission of Grace Farms Foundation.
Throughout the property, visitors will find permanent works by renowned artists, including Thomas Demand, Olafur Eliasson, Teresita Fernández, and Beatriz Milhazes.
Presents
We are excited to announce the Call for Presentations for the 2024East Coast Green Virtual Conference, hosted by the AIA NJ Committee on the Environment (COTE). This conference serves as a dynamic platform for professionals, academics, and thought leaders to share their insights, research, and innovations in the realm of sustainable architecture and environmental design.
- Conference Theme: Sustainable Horizons: Navigating the Future of Architecture
- Dates: Thursday, September 12th and Friday, September 20th
- Time: 9:00am-5pm on both days
- Submission Deadline: June 28, 2024
About the Virtual Conference:
The AIA NJ East Coast Green Virtual Conference is an annual event that brings together architects, designers, engineers, and industry professionals to explore cutting-edge advancements in sustainable design. This year’s conference aims to address the challenges and opportunities in shaping a sustainable future for the built environment. We invite presenters to contribute to the dialogue on topics such as:
- Climate-responsive architecture
- Net-zero energy buildings
- Circular design principles
- Resilient and regenerative design
- Innovations in sustainable materials
- Urban planning for environmental equity
- The intersection of technology and sustainability in architecture
- Case studies of successful sustainable projects
Submission Guidelines:
We welcome submissions from professionals, researchers, and educators. Presentations will be a total of 60 minutes (45 minute session; 15 minute Q&A) in length. Submissions should include the following:
- Title of Presentation
- Presenter(s) Information (Name, Affiliation, Contact Details)
- Abstract (300 words max)
- Brief Bio(s) of Presenter(s) (150 words max per bio)
How to Submit:
Please email your submission to cgoldstein@njpsi.com. All submissions will undergo a peer-review process, and selected presenters will be notified by July 17th. Chosen presenters will need to fill out the Continuing Education agreement and Session document by August 9th. AIA NJ will file for continuing education credits for your course if selected.
Sponsorship Opportunities
Sage Green – Keynote Speaker Sponsor $5,000 (1 Available) |
Emerald Green – Keynote Speaker Sponsor $2,000 |
Kelley Green – Conference Sponsor $1,000 | Lime Green – Conference Sponsor $500 |
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If you would like to become a sponsor please contact:
Christina Goldstein| cgoldstein@njpsi.com
AIA New Jersey is a tax exempt organization 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.
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Connect with Committee on the Environment
Committee on the Environment (COTE) at AIA-New Jersey works to advance, disseminate, and advocate – to the profession, the building industry, the academy, and the public – design practices that integrate built and natural systems and enhance both the design quality and environmental performance of the built environment.
COTE Resources
- AIA Sustainability page (https://www.aia.org/resources/77561-sustainability)
- The Toolkit (https://www.aia.org/resources/6077668-framework-for-design-excellence)
based on the AIA Framework for Design Excellence -
Four things architects can do now (https://www.aia.org/articles/6074306-four-ways-architects-can-fight-climate-cha), including joining the 2030 Commitment
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Contact Us
- Committee on the Environment – Contact via email
- Lauren Harris, Associate AIA