Introduction Step into leadership with the AIA PA Civic Architect & Leadership Cohort. This program develops a class of design professionals into civic leaders by refining the critical skills that these professionals need to better represent the people that they serve. We do this by increasing their connections to their communities, developing their advocacy capacities, and supporting their pursuit of...

Data centers are rapidly becoming one of the most influential building types shaping today’s development landscape—and architects play a critical role long before construction begins. These projects demand far more than large buildings; they require careful coordination of utilities, environmental systems, security, stormwater management, and long-term site flexibility. This course offers practical insight into how architects and civil engineers work...

s scheduled to be held in San Diego, CA, from June 10-13, 2026. It will be held at the San Diego Convention Center.  MORE INFORMATION COMING SOON...

The AIA New Jersey Committee on the Environment (COTE) invites architects to participate in the East Coast Green Virtual Conference, a two-day program offering forward-thinking education focused on sustainable design, high-performance building, and climate-resilient communities. This architect-centered event explores how design can lead the way in solving today’s environmental and social challenges. Dates: Fridays, July 10 and July 17, 2026 (two-day virtual Zoom format)...

Landscape decisions made early in design have lasting consequences for environmental performance, site resilience, and project success. Join us for a practical course exploring how thoughtful site design can preserve native vegetation, improve stormwater performance, reduce urban heat impacts, and support healthier long-term landscapes—even in highly constrained urban and brownfield conditions. This session examines how architects can make informed site...

PLAN TO JOIN US THERE 2026 AIA Tri-State Conference November 4–6, 2026 | Pre-Conference Intensives: November 3Hyatt Regency Princeton | Princeton, NJ The 2026 AIA Tri-State Conference—hosted by AIA New Jersey, AIA New York State, and AIA Pennsylvania—is coming to Princeton, New Jersey. Join architects and design professionals from across the region for three energizing days of learning, inspiration, and...

Geographic Information Systems (GIS) are becoming an increasingly powerful tool for architects, planners, and facility managers—far beyond mapping alone. This course provides a practical overview of GIS technology and demonstrates how it is being applied across campus environments to improve planning, operations, and decision-making. Participants will explore how GIS supports building information modeling, utility coordination, space management, emergency response, and...