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  • Designing for Resilience: Community-Centered Housing, Climate, and Social Infrastructure

    1 HSW The AIA New Jersey Technology in Architectural Practice (TAP) Committee serves as a resource for AIA members, the profession, and the public on the evolving role of technology in architectural practice and design. As part of this mission, TAP is delighted to present a webinar featuring Hilary Sample, FAIA, Principal of MOS Architects, New York. As cities and communities face mounting environmental, social, and economic pressures, architecture has an increasingly vital role to play in shaping healthier, more connected, and more resilient places to live. In this engaging lecture, Hilary Sample, FAIA, will explore how housing, educational environments, and public space can work together to strengthen communities while responding to climate, culture, and changing patterns of daily life. Throughout the webinar, Hilary will examine how adaptable housing models, climate-responsive design strategies, passive environmental systems, and thoughtful urban interventions can support occupant wellness, affordability, accessibility, and long-term neighborhood vitality. From stormwater management and pedestrian circulation to the integration of landscape, local materials, and social infrastructure, this lecture will highlight the power of architecture to create spaces that are both environmentally responsive and deeply rooted in community identity.

  • Ambiguity is Expensive: Improving Specifications, Notes, and Enforceability in Small Firm Practice

    1 LU In small firm practice, every word on a drawing carries weight—and ambiguity can come at a high cost. Vague notes, outdated specifications, and informal communication methods often lead to misinterpretation, substitution risks, change orders, and disputes in the field. This webinar, presented by AIA New Jersey’s Small Firm Exchange Co-Chair Brian Penschow, will equip architects with practical strategies to strengthen their construction documentation and reduce risk through clarity and consistency. Participants will explore how specification language has evolved and why relying on legacy notes or incomplete references can undermine enforceability. Through real-world examples, the session will highlight common pitfalls found in drawing notes and demonstrate how unclear language can impact project outcomes, timelines, and budgets. Attendees will gain a deeper understanding of the legal and practical distinctions between enforceable specifications and informal note-based communication. The webinar will also introduce structured documentation approaches tailored to small firm workflows, helping practitioners streamline their specifications without sacrificing rigor. Emphasis will be placed on reducing ambiguity, improving coordination across project teams, and clearly communicating design intent to contractors and code officials. Attendees will leave with actionable tools and techniques to elevate the quality, clarity, and enforceability of their documents—ultimately protecting both their […]

  • Media Savvy: Visibility for Small Firm Success

    Architects launching their own practices or growing emerging firms understand the importance of strong marketing and business development. But building media visibility and professional recognition can also play a powerful role in accelerating growth — and even modest, strategic efforts can make a meaningful impact. This webinar, presented by the AIA New Jersey Public Awareness Committee and moderated by a leading architect, will offer practical, real-world guidance for busy principals looking to raise their firm’s profile. Featuring an architect, a public relations consultant, and prominent design journalists, the panel will explore effective strategies and best practices for building a presence in relevant publications and enhancing their firms’ prominence and searchability in key contexts, leveraging smart, time-effective tactics and their firm’s own design assets.

  • Submitting Successful Design Award Entries: Insights from Award-Winning Architects

    Preparing a strong design awards entry takes more than great photography and compelling projects — it requires a clear narrative, thoughtful presentation, and an understanding of what juries are looking for. Join the AIA New Jersey Awards Committee for an engaging webinar focused on how to successfully submit entries for both your local section Awards, State Design Awards, Tri-State Design Awards program, and AIA National Design Awards. This discussion will feature award-winning architects and AIA national sharing practical advice, lessons learned, and strategies for creating impactful submissions that stand out to juries. Panelists include Jeff Goldstein, FAIA from DIGSAU, a past Tri-State Design Awards winner; Bart Shaw, FAIA from Ibanez Shaw, recipient of numerous state and national design awards; and Lisa Ferretto Senior director of Design Excellence from AIA, who will discuss how the AIA Framework for Design Excellence can strengthen and elevate awards submissions. Topics will include: What makes an award submission successful Assessing if your project is award worthy Common mistakes to avoid How to clearly communicate design intent and impact Incorporating the Framework for Design Excellence into submissions Tips for presentation, storytelling, and jury engagement Whether you are submitting for the first time or looking to strengthen future entries, this session […]