AIA Peconic

04/07/2026

On the final day of Women’s History Month, we co-presented the fourth annual Women in Architecture film screening and panel discussion with

Big thank you to all who attended and all who made the event possible, especially the AIA Peconic Women in Architecture Committee and our amazing panelists:

Marta Gutman, Dean of the Spitzer School of Architecture

Becky Garnett, Co-founder of Garnett DePasquale

Graciela Carrillo, FAIA, Senior Manager at Nassau BOCES Facilities

Moderated by Viola Rouhani, AIA Partner at Stelle Lomont Rouhani

02/11/2026

Registration deadline for the 2026 Design Awards has been extended to February 28, 2026. Learn more about the program at the link in our stories today.

02/03/2026

Join us on Zoom for a 4-credit learning program on February 4 at 12pm. (Registration info in our stories)

On January 1st 2026, NYS implemented the new 2025 ECCCNYS. This new code has changes to insulation and shell requirements. There are also significant changes to the methods of compliance. This program will explain the changes to the code along with corresponding changes to the current stretch codes which are enforced on the south fork.

(This is the same sold-out in-person presentation given on January 29.)

This program is accreddited for four LU/HSW credits, administered by AIA Peconic.

12/31/2025

THANK YOU for being a part of our 2025! We look forward to celebrating architecture, learning, and connecting in the year ahead and beyond.

11/27/2025

11/19/2025

Happening via Zoom at 6pm tonight (November 19).

Learn directly from an experienced lawyer the ins and outs of the B101: Standard Form of Agreement Between Owner and Architect.

Deepen your understanding of AIA B101, the “standard form of agreement between Owner and Architect for building design and construction contract administration services.” This virtual presentation will be held over Zoom, led by lawyer Douglas R. Halstrom.

About the Presenter: Douglas R. Halstrom has been with L’Abbate, Balkan, Colavita & Contini, L.L.P since his admission to the Bar in 1991. His practice currently concentrates in the defense of architects and engineers professional liability claims. Mr. Halstrom has past experience with lawyers and accountants malpractice claims as well. He has also handled various commercial matters and contractual disputes on behalf of owners, general contractors, construction managers and design professionals on both the plaintiff’s and the defendant’s side. Mr. Halstrom’s background includes extensive litigation experience in the Courts of New York and New Jersey on both the trial and appellate levels. He received his Juris Doctorate from St. Louis University School of Law in 1990. Mr. Halstrom holds the Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Rating AV® Preeminent, its highest rating for ethics and legal ability. He has also been selected as a Super Lawyer in the area of Construction Litigation in the Metro Edition of New York Super Lawyers® annually since 2019. Mr. Halstrom serves AIA Peconic as counsel.

This program is free for AIA Peconic Members and Nonmembers alike. Hosted by the Emerging Professionals Committee and open to all.

11/10/2025

Happening tonight!!!

For the first time ever, Women in Architecture leaders and members from seven AIA New York chapters—Brooklyn, Bronx, Long Island, New York, Peconic, Queens, and Westchester + Hudson Valley—are coming together under one roof. This isn’t just another networking night. It’s the launch of a united voice for women in our profession—a chance to connect, collaborate, and shape the future we envision.

Imagine the energy of architects and designers from around New York State meeting face-to-face, sharing ideas, and building a network that spans the entire region. In one evening, you’ll meet chapter leaders from Women in Architecture Committees, exchange strategies, and take part in interactive groups designed to spark relationships that can shape your career for years to come.

Don’t just hear about this moment later—be in the room when it begins. Join us and be part of the story as we lay the foundation for the next evolution of Women in Architecture in New York State and beyond!

11/06/2025

This morning, Board President Ben Chaleff, WIA Committee Chair Lori Beppu, and Executive Director Maria Fumai Dietrich attended the first Southampton Business Advisory Council meeting for the school district. We are excited to be a part of the conversation about educating and preparing students for the workforce alongside leaders from a wide range of industries.

10/11/2025

Yup! That’s right. Earn 2 LU while enjoying a fun, engaging walking tour (more like scavenger hunt!) of Greenport. The event culminates over nibbles and drinks at American Beech Hotel.

OPEN TO ALL! Family, spouses, friends welcome!

10/09/2025

One week from today, join us for this free one-hour, one-credit virtual lunch-and-learn with presenter Perfect Earth Project.

Founded in 2013, Perfect Earth Project is a nonprofit dedicated to educating, engaging, and inspiring individuals, land care professionals, and decision-makers to adopt toxic-free, nature-based, and climate-responsible landscaping practices necessary for a healthier, more sustainable—and beautiful—environment for all. Core to their mission is nature-based land care, which means working with nature and its beauty, not against it.

This one-hour virtual presentation given by Perfect Earth Project’s founder Edwina von Gal will introduce attendees to the concepts of sustainable and healthy landscape, as well as the vocabulary and insights necessary for guiding clients and project leaders to consider nature-based landscaping.

1 LU

Zoom credentials will be provided to registrants.

09/05/2025

Our 20th Annual Golf & Dinner Fundraiser is just a few days away! And our golfer registration is SOLD OUT. We do have some spots open for our cocktail hour and dinner… but don’t hesitate.

Big shout out to our amazing roster of sponsors, especially our PLATINUM SPONSOR Your leadership and support is greatly appreciated.

Did you know our golfer registration event benefits our Scholarship and Education Fund? And did you know that AIA Peconic has awarded over $151,000 in scholarships to deserving East End graduates pursuing architecture since our scholarship program began? Well, it’s true and it’s only possible thanks to our golf event sponsors and supporters. Thank you!!!