2021 VIRTUAL NJ DESIGN DAY

Enjoy a one-hour guest lecture by the principals of Weiss / Manfredi Architecture Firm, Marion Weiss and Michael Manfredi followed by the announcement of the Design and Service Awards. GUEST SPEAKERS: Michael Manfredi Marion Weiss WEISS / MANFREDI Date: Thursday, November 11, 2021 Time: 7:00 – 9:00 PM Credits: 1 LU (pending) Cost: $10 AIA Read More

The Architecture of Mental Health – Behavioral Health Design

November Virtual Education Event The Architecture of Mental Health – Behavioral Health Design November 19, 2021 12:00-1:00 PM Credits: 1 AIA/HSW  An email with a weblink and call-in number will be provided before the session from dxtarchitect@aol.com (please check your spam/junk folder) This education session will provide an overview of the history (past), current focus & challenges Read More

Multi-Family Construction: An Architect’s Perspective

The need for affordable housing is more pressing than ever and understanding more about the trends and factors that influence apartment, condo and senior living multi-family residential construction is an ever-growing topic in the built environment. Design trends such as disruptive technology, sustainability, and a focus on new amenities are becoming more increasingly important. In Read More

2021 Tri-State Conference

The 2021 Tri-State Conference: Return to the Future is the third collaboration between AIA New Jersey, AIA New York State, and AIA Pennsylvania. This year's interactive virtual program will offer nationally recognized personalities and subject matter experts addressing key topics that examine relevant and current topics related to the profession and practice of architecture. Highlights Read More

Masonry Specification (1LU | HSW)

Masonry project specifications can be intricate and complex, especially for masonry contractors, often requiring a high level of attention to detail and subjective interpretation. The format of project specifications follows the same format set forth by the Construction Specification Institute (CSI) and is broken down into three parts. These include General, Products (materials), and Construction. Read More

Masonry QC (1LU | HSW)

Building codes for masonry, as for all types of construction, establish minimum requirements to assure public safety. Because contemporary masonry construction continues to evolve it is increasingly important to have a Masonry QA/QC Program to ensure the owner, designer and contractor have their expectations met on the installation of masonry on their project. In this Read More

Live Energy Analysis: Aligning Budgets with Energy Conservation Goals

Identifying energy efficiency strategies while balancing real-world constraints such as budget can be challenging when designing a building. Take part in this interactive course that demonstrates how energy-efficiency goals—when addressed beginning early in design—can be successfully achieved, saving valuable resources such as design-time and client budgets. The session begins with an overview of comparative analysis Read More