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AIA-NJ, the New Jersey Chapter of the American Institute of Architects, is committed to promoting, motivating, and advocating for the architectural profession.

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The American Institute of Architects New Jersey (AIA NJ) is the voice of the architectural profession, dedicated to advancing the built environment through design excellence, advocacy, and professional development. As a leading resource for architects, emerging professionals, and the communities we serve, AIA NJ fosters innovation, sustainability, and collaboration. Whether shaping policy, providing educational opportunities, or celebrating architectural achievements, we are committed to elevating the role of architects in creating a better, more resilient future. Join us in shaping the landscape of tomorrow.

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Welcome to the AIA NJ News. Here, we delve into the dynamic world of architecture, offering the latest news, Association and member updates, insights, and discussions on the latest developments shaping our built environment.

Outgoing AIA NJ President Andrew Thompson, AIA, Shares His Closing Remarks After An Excellent Year!

Dec 15, 2025 | AIA-NJ News

There is a saying that time flies when you are having fun, but time was truly supersonic working on behalf of you, the members of AIA New Jersey. It has been a privilege and an honor to serve as your 2025 President of AIA New Jersey. It has also been a privilege to be...

Happy Customer Shares Sustainability Success Story!

Dec 15, 2025 | Environment

Mr. Rurik Halaby enthusiastically reached out to share his experience with a recent personal architecture project and hopes to invigorate others! According to Mr. Halaby, "We built an addition to our Shelter Island house and added a solar panel. Since we did that in...

The AIA New Jersey Historic Archives Committee Presents the History of the AIA Jersey Shore Section

Dec 15, 2025 | Historic Archives

The AIA NJ Historic Archives Committee has been hard at work! The AIA Jersey Shore History is in its final edit...look for the YouTube premiere soon! Look for their series of AIA NJ Influential Architects Interviews coming in Q1 of 2026! Part 3 of the AIA NJ History...

AIA-NJ World Cup 2026 Look Ahead

Dec 15, 2025 | AIA-NJ News, Members & the Community

by Bruce D. Turner, AIA, & Ronald C. Weston, AIA Earlier this year, Bruce Turner, AIA, and Ron Weston, AIA, began a conversation with the AIA New Jersey Public Awareness Committee about ways in which our organization might leverage the excitement around the FIFA...

Future Architects Visit MistryDesign

Dec 15, 2025 | AIA Newark and Suburban, Architecture Students, K12 Architecture Education

Mistry Design welcomed students from Lenape Valley Regional High School to our Budd Lake, NJ office in November 2025. Architecture 101 and 201 students, led by Stacy Spencer, Supervisor of Instruction for Lenape Valley’s Science and STEM programs, visited to gain...

Marissa Iamello, AIA, takes Her Show On The Road!

Dec 15, 2025 | AIA Jersey Shore, K12 Architecture Education, Women in Architecture

Marissa Iamello, AIA, of Iamello Architectural Studio, had the recent opportunity to bring a career day presentation into each of her daughter's classrooms. Ms. Iamello remarked, "I love getting the chance to share what an architect does with the next generation. This...