2015 Code Seminar Update – Register now

New Jersey has adopted the 2015 IBC and 2015 IRC – this seminar will overview the changes from the current 2009 codes.

Register now, space is limited.

Update 9/1/2015:  Tuesday, September 22, 2015, seminar SOLD OUT

2015 AIANJ Service Award Nominations Open

AIA-NJ annual Service Awards are given to recognize accomplishments of individuals and firms that have provided distinguishes service to the profession and to the Society. They are designed to focus on the accomplishments of members and non-members on issues of public awareness of the built environment, service to the community and other non-design aspects of Architecture.

Nominations for awardees are open for 2015 Service Award nominations –

Find out more information or applications at www.aia-nj.org

Be a Part of Your AIA

AIA is seeking nominations for members to serve on AIA national committees.   If you have an interest area and want to be a part of the national conversation on that topic.  Click here to find out more and see a full list of committee.  You will need to log into the member area first to be able to view this.

Committee Term Academy of Architecture for Health Advisory Group 1 year Academy of Architecture for Justice Leadership Group 1 year Codes & Standards Committee 1 year Committee on Architecture for Education Leadership Group 1 year Committee on Design Advisory Group 1 year Committee on the Environment Advisory Group 1 year Construction Contract Administration Leadership Group 1 year Continuing Education Committee 1 year Corporate Architects and Facility Management Advisory Group 1 year Custom Residential Architects Network Advisory Group 1 year Disaster Assistance Committee 1 year Diversity Council 1 year Documents Committee 1 year Federal Architecture Task Group 1 year Historic Resources Committee Advisory Group 1 year Housing Knowledge Community Advisory Group 1 year Interfaith Forum on Religion, Art & Architecture Leadership Group 1 year Interior Architecture Knowledge Community Leadership Group 1 year International Practice Committee Advisory Group 1 year National Ethics Council                                                                                                                   Practice Management Knowledge Community Leadership Group Project Delivery Knowledge Community Leadership Group Public Architects Committee Advisory Group Regional and Urban Design Committee Leadership Group Retail and Entertainment Knowledge Community Leadership Group Small Project Practitioners Advisory Group Technical Design for Building Performance Advisory Group Technology in Architectural Practice Leadership Group

Architects Position Available

Morpurgo Architects Position Available: Architect – Partnership Potential

Award-winning, design-oriented firm with diversified projects, from historic to contemporary, seeks a talented Architect with 5+ years of experience. Candidate will work directly with Principal of the firm on dynamic projects, including high-end custom residential, corporate, multi-family development, municipal, and institutional. Check us out at http://www.morpurgoarchitects.com.

Firm has received recognition for Historic Preservation, Modern Architecture, and Affordable Housing, including the NJ State Historic Preservation Award. Principal received MFA in Architecture from Princeton and B. Architecture from Pratt. Well-established firm, located in North New Jersey, offers a wonderful quality of life. E-mail resume, portfolio and current salary to Laney.

AIANJ 2014 Design Awards in AIArchitect

Honor Award 2014 – Monmouth Battlefield Visitors Center, ikon5 architects

The AIANJ 2014 Design Awards recipients were showcased in the July 24, 2015, edition of AIArchitect magazine.

“The Garden State’s Design Awards projects range from expanding a multi-national corporation’s employee center to designing a new business school facility from the ground up.”

Click here to see the article in AIArchitect.

Submissions for the 2015 Design Awards are open now, find out more information to submit projects at www.aia-nj.org.

 

 

NJ Emerging Professionals Committee

Call for Interest – State Emerging Professionals Committee

 

AIA NJ is creating the first inaugural State Emerging Professionals Committee and is looking for individuals to take on this great leadership opportunity. All interested should apply to Regional Associate Director, Nick Caravella, by August 21,2015. Candidates will be notified of their selection September 7^th, 2015.

 

In Memoriam – Richard Rivardo AIA

Richard B. Rivardo, died on July 16, 2015 of Cliffside Park, NJ, age 89. Richard was born in Jersey City, NJ and before retiring was an architect with Rivardo Schnitzer and Capazzi Associates, Cliffside Park, NJ. He was also a United States Army Veteran of WWII.

Additionally, Richard was a member of American Institute of Architects and a member of White Beeches Country Club in Haworth, NJ. Beloved husband to Marie (nee Ciaramello). Devoted father to the late Robyn Cerritelli (2007) and her husband Matthew, Jill Cataldi and her husband John, Michael Nani and his wife Laura, Paula Greco and her husband Kevin, Thomas Nani and his wife Patty. Loving brother to Margarita Zampino. Cherished grandfather to Corine and Matthew Cerritelli, Jaclyn and Jenna Cataldi, Brian Nani, Jennifer Santry, Michael and Eva Greco, Marissa, Steven, and Lauren Nani. Richard is also survived by many loving nieces and nephews.

Funeral was held at the A.K. Macagna Funeral Home 495 Anderson Ave., Cliffside Park, NJ on Tuesday July 21, 2015, and St. John the Baptist R.C. Church, Fairview, NJ. Entombment followed at Madonna Mausoleum, Fort Lee, NJ.  See obituary here.

A Note From AIA-NJ:

AIA New Jersey is very saddened by this loss to our architecture community in New Jersey.   In keeping with our policy of promoting architecture and mentoring our future professionals, AIA New Jersey will be making a donation in Richard’s name to the AIA New Jersey Scholarship Foundation.

If you would also like to make a donation in his name to the Scholarship Foundation, please send donations to:
AIA New Jersey Scholarship Foundation
c/o Jeanne Perantoni, AlA
1011 US Highway 22, Suite 203
Bridgewater, NJ  08807

Save the Date: IBC & IRC Code Seminars

New Jersey Adopts the 2015 International Codes and the 2014 National Electrical Code The Governor’s Office has approved publication of the Notice of Adoption. The 2015 Codes expect to be formally adopted on September 8, 2015 What: AIA NJ will be hosting TWO SEPARATE all day seminars covering significant changes to The International Residential Code & The International Building Code. When: Tuesday September 22 : 2015 IBC Transition from the 2009 IBC | Wednesday September 23 : 2015 IRC Transition from the 2009 IRC Where: The Palace at Somerset Park, Somerset, NJ Why: Two code cycles, six years, hundreds of changes… Are you prepared?

Southern New Jersey Development Council Environmental Remediation Seminar

SNJDC Environmental Remediation Seminar
August 13th @ Atlantic Cape Community College

Click here for more information or to register.