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Aug. 19, 2020

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AIA Newark and Suburban Announces CanStruction 2020 AIA NJ WHO: Teams of New Jersey Architects, Engineering and Design Professionals WHEN: Sept. 6 ENTRY DEADLINE Nov. 6 BUILD DAY, (Participants may choose place of build and must record their construction process by video or photos for judging. Social distancing rules apply. READ MORE 2020 AIA West Jersey Photography Competition AIA NJ AIA West Jersey has opened its annual Architectural Photography Competition for submissions this week. For the 15th year, the AIAWJ competition will put the call out for photos of architecture and the built environment to anyone who would like to submit. READ MORE

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

AUG. 27 Equity in Apprenticeship: AXP and Giving our Interns Equal Access Online MORE INFO SEPT. 10 Equity in Testing: What the ARE can learn from LSAT and Barbri Online MORE INFO SEPT. 15 AIA New Jersey Annual Meeting Online MORE INFO

AIA New Jersey Annual Meeting AIA NJ All AIA New Jersey Members are encouraged to attend the organization’s Virtual Annual Meeting via Zoom. We will hold an annual meeting for the purpose of electing the officers of uncontested elections of the Chapter, to succeed those whose terms are about to expire; for receiving annual reports of the Executive Committee and the Treasurer; for consideration of dues amounts; and for the transaction of such other business as may be appropriate. READ MORE

AIA New Jersey Architect's Storytime is looking for Readers AIA NJ In an effort to introduce architecture and architects to the children of New Jersey, AIA New Jersey is embarking on AIA NJ Architect’s Storytime. Members can record themselves reading the children’s book of their choice that will teach or inspire the listeners about architecture and architects. Our content will be posted on AIA New Jersey’s YouTube Channel, across our other social media, as well as though the NJ Library System and by the NJ School Board Association. READ MORE

Texas Restaurant Association Invites AIA New Jersey President-Elect to Present AIA NJ Even pre-pandemic, the layout of restaurants and foodservice buildings was changing to better accommodate the increase in off-premises dining. Now, many restaurants are using this time to rethink what the future of their physical space will look like. Join these experts for a thoughtful discussion on what to do now and what to plan for in the next 6-12 months. READ MORE

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The American Institute of Architecture New Jersey Chapter Discusses Equity in Architecture Education: Removing Road Blocks AIA NJ Join fellow AIA New Jersey members for this week’s webinar on the African American Experience Pursuing higher education in Architecture. According to Architectural Record, the recent NCARB By the Numbers 2020 report, the ninth annual report released by the organization, offers a closer look at demographics and diversity. READ MORE

AIA Releases Strategies for Reducing Risk of COVID-19 in Multifamily Housing Boston Real Estate Times The American Institute of Architects (AIA) is releasing a new report detailing strategies that can help mitigate risk of COVID-19 in multifamily housing. The report is intended to help multifamily building owners and operators protect the health, safety, and welfare of residents as communities continue to grapple with COVID-19. READ MORE

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INDUSTRY NEWS

The architecture of social interaction ArchDaily Denise Scott Brown once said: “Architecture can’t force people to connect; it can only plan the crossing points, remove barriers, and make the meeting places useful and attractive.” Although it cannot control the outcome, architecture holds the potential to set the stage for chance encounters and social interactions, thus nurturing community building and influencing the fabric of our social culture. READ MORE

2-way design edge for less washroom risk Architect On the morning of April 7, work began on a 207,000-square-foot, 1,024-bed emergency field hospital on the State University of New York Old Westbury campus, just outside New York City. Twelve days later, the $116.5 million medical facility was declared finished. This construction triumph is tempered by the fact that it’s an emergency response to the global pandemic. READ MORE

The evolution of shared space: Privacy vs. openness in an increasingly dense architecture ArchDaily Density has long been an essential consideration for architects and urban planners, yet its importance has only increased as the world’s urban population skyrockets and cities become denser and denser. For much of the history of urban planning, this term has been plagued with negative associations: overcrowding, poverty, lack of safety, and so-called "slums." READ MORE

6 ways architecture can put vets with PTSD at ease Futurity They’re working to determine which elements of built environments affect veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder the most, and how they can be altered to help veterans thrive. “We have already established collaborations with veteran support groups to develop veteran-centered tools for monitoring and self-management of PTSD,” says Farzan Sasangohar, assistant professor at Texas A&M University. READ MORE

Architects spend upward of $200K on facades they never use. Here's a creative way to repurpose them Fast Company Before large and complicated buildings are built, they get tested. Small sections of complicated facades and unconventional design approaches are often built at full scale to test their visual or structural integrity. Known as architectural mockups, these 10- or 20-foot sample walls and corners are built to make sure that, once constructed at full height, the facades won’t fail and the buildings won’t crumble. READ MORE

How to future-proof our cities? 4 key initiatives to increase resilience ArchDaily Our cities, vulnerable by nature and design, have generated the biggest challenge that humankind has to face. With the vast majority of the population expected to settle in urban agglomerations, rapid urbanization is going to raise the issue of adaptability with future social, environmental, technological and economic transformations. READ MORE

Post-COVID, more office designs include permanent outdoor workspaces Metropolis Magazine For years now, designers have been emphasizing natural lighting, ventilation, and connectivity to nature as ways to improve employee health and wellness. Now that the coronavirus is much more likely to be transmitted indoors — the risk is nearly 20 times greater, according to one study — a strong case could be made for moving some office work completely outside. READ MORE

What does real action toward achieving an equitable profession look like? Architect ARCHITECT asked a dozen designers of color to share what would convince them that the recent calls and vows to improve diversity, equity, and inclusion in the AEC sector would lead to meaningful, lasting change. READ MORE

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