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William J. Martin, WJM Architect Career History
2023--WJM re-appointed to AIA New Jersey Public Awareness Committee Co-chairman (media outreach) for 2023. WJM has served on the committee since 2012
2023--WJM re-elected Chairman to Westwood Zoning Board of Adjustment to serve 30th consecutive year, Westwood, NJ.
2023--WJM re-appointed to Westwood Planning Board for the 28th consecutive year, Westwood, NJ.
2023--WJM continues to serve on the Bergen County Historic Preservation Advisory Board, Bergen County NJ. WJM has served on the BCHPAB since 2009
2023--WJM continues to serve on the Closter Historic Preservation Commission, Closter, NJ. WJM has served on the Closter HPC since 2012
2021--November -- WJM moderates international architects program, Design, Clients, and Process. As AIA New Jersey Public Awareness Committee Co-chairman, WJM coordinates covid safe teleconference program bringing together 3 AIA NJ architects with 3 RIBA architects from the United Kingdom. The panel discussion compared and contrasted issues facing small firm practice from the two continents.
2021--November -- AIA New Jersey member William J Martin, AIA, testified before the NJ Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee regarding Senate Bill S2051: AN ACT concerning certain light-frame residential construction (significantly restricting wood framed construction), to present AIA NJ’s position that individual codes should not be legislated but should go through the code process. As Architects, we are all about public safety. Protecting the lives of residents as well as fire service members is a primary concern. In addition to this, the American Institute of Architects New Jersey membership worries about the rising cost of construction and its effects on affordable housing. We are concerned about being able to appropriately choose renewable and sustainable building materials for the buildings that we design for New Jersey residents, and the environmental effects resulting from these materials being further restricted.” Click here to read AIA New Jersey Blog article posted. (use BACK button to return here)
2021--WJM awarded the AIA Architects League Anton Vegliante Award presented by the AIA ARCHITECTS LEAGUE OF NORTHERN NEW JERSEY (ALNNJ)and is considered the League's highest honor. The Vegliante Award is presented to Architects who distinguish themselves for their contribution to the advancement of the profession. This award is juried by previous Vegliante award winners from around Northern New Jersey. The announcement states WJM was selected for dedication to the AIA, and devotion to promoting the profession to the public, the press, elected officials, even to other architects.
2020--FALL WJM served as juror for the AIA Long Island Design Awards program. WJM reviewed over 80 submissions to assist in the selection of winners.
2020--WJM awarded the inaugural AIA Architects League Community Service Award presented by the AIA ARCHITECTS LEAGUE OF NORTHERN NEW JERSEY (ALNNJ). The AIA Architects League Community Service Award is meant to honor a League member based on their humanitarian, social impact, or community endeavors. This award is juried by architects from around the United States. Click here to see AWARD.(use BACK button to return here)
2020--WJM elected 1st Vice President of AIA Architects League of Northern New Jersey for 2020.
2020--WJM is selected by the Westwood NJ Mayor and Council as 2020 Volunteer of the Year for his over 25 years of service as an appointed member of both, the Planning and Zoning Boards. Click here to see Proclamation (use BACK button to return here)
2019--November -- WJM presents lecture at the Pascack Historical Society entitled "A History of Home Construction in the Pascack Valley". The lecture covered home construction, styles, construction logistics, materials, methods, energy usage, cultural and economic influences. Homes in the Pascack Valley of Northern NJ and beyond were discussed in detail. Click here to see video. (use BACK button to return here)
2018--December -- AIA New Jersey member William J Martin, AIA, testified before the NJ Senate Budget Committee regarding Senate Bill 1261: The Prohibition on Lightweight Construction, to present AIA NJ’s position that individual codes should not be legislated but should go through the code process. Click here to read AIA New Jersey Blog article posted. (use BACK button to return here)
2018--June -- (SEE VIDEO) WJM appears on FOX NEWS TV segment explaining the historical basis of the "Pittsburgh Potty" phenomenon.(use BACK button to return here)
2018--WJM re-appointed to AIA New Jersey Public Awareness Committee Co-chairman (media outreach)
2018--WJM elected 2nd Vice President of AIA Architects League of Northern New Jersey for 2018
2018--WJM re-appointed to Planning Board and re-elected Chairman to Zoning Board of Adjustment, Westwood, NJ.
2017--October -- AIA New Jersey member William J Martin, AIA, interviewed for Today Show regarding historical building elements. Click here to read TODAY SHOW article posted. (use BACK button to return here)
2017--October -- AIA New Jersey member William J Martin, AIA, interviewed by NPR regarding historical building element, the lone basement toilet. Click here to read NPR News Pittsburgh article posted. (use BACK button to return here)
2017--WJM re-appointed to Closter Historic Preservation Commission, Closter, NJ.
2016--AIA - NJ Task Force on Lightweight Construction— issues AIA NJ White Paper with WJM as author / contributor. Improvements are suggested to NJ building codes by the Task Force for increased public safety with the use of sustainable building construction materials.
2015--In the wake of public safety concerns from a large condominium apartment building fire in Edgewater, NJ ... WJM is asked to serve on AIA-NJ Task Force on Lightweight Construction— The Task Force is convened by AIA NJ President Kim Bunn and AIA NJ President Elect Justin Mihalik to advise on increasing public safety and reducing property damage in lightweight construction projects in New Jersey.
2015--WJM presented with Trustee Award from ARCHITECTS LEAGUE OF NORTHERN NEW JERSEY (ALNNJ) for outstanding contribution to the profession in the past year.
2015--WJM re-appointed to Planning Board and re-elected Chairman to Zoning Board of Adjustment, Westwood, NJ.
2015--WJM re-appointed to Zoning Board of Adjustment for a 6th Four year term, Westwood, NJ.
2014--WJM elected to Architects League of Northern New Jersey Board of Trustees for 2015
2014--WJM appears on CNBC segment about "Aging in Place" with AIA Chief Economist Kermit Baker. click to see video
2014--WJM appears on House Smarts, NBC-TV in Design Smarts segment. click to see video
2014--WJM elected Chairman to Zoning Board of Adjustment for the 20th year, Westwood, NJ.
2014--Mayor re-appoints WJM to Planning Board, Westwood, NJ.
2013--WJM inspiration for architectural student work in Malaysia. Click here to see work posted. (use BACK button to return here)
2013--WJM design philosophy, Econo Fuctional Aesthetic Balance (Efabism), employed at panel discussion at 28th National Convention of Architectural Engineers, Udaipur, India. Discussion centered on innovative technologies in the area of architectural designs for building developmental works. Also emphasized cost effective
technology and its sustainability towards construction works and optimum usage of materials in an age of rapid urbanization. Click here to see IEI news article. (use BACK button to return here).
2013--WJM re-appointed to Closter Historic Preservation Commission, Closter, NJ.
2013--WJM re-appointed to Planning Board and re-elected Chairman to Zoning Board of Adjustment, Westwood, NJ.
2012--Bergen County Executive and Bergen County Board of Chosen Freeholders re-appoints WJM to the Bergen County Historic Preservation Advisory Board, Bergen County NJ.
2011--WJM Architect design wins a Top Ten Merit Award from the American Institute of Architects, New Jersey Chapter. Click here to see award plackard. (use BACK button to return here)
2011--WJM Architect celebrates 20 YEARS in private practice.
2010--WJM obtains license to practice architecture in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
2010--WJM passes Green Building Certification Institute (GBCI) exams and receives Certified LEED AP-H Professional Credential.
2010--Atlantic City, NJ -- ACI New Jersey Home Performance Conference & Awards Banquet 2010 features
WJM as a seminar presenter LEED Plat home design. ACI (Affordable Comfort, Inc.) is a non-profit organization, founded on an assembly of people who gathered in Pittsburgh, PA in 1986.
2009--WJM featured on NBC Nightly News with Brian Williams story about new energy efficient home Hillsdale, NJ
2009--WJM designed building awarded LEED Platinum by United States Green Building Council (USGBC) as an excellent example of Green design effort.
2009--EcoHome Magazine, publishes a WJM Architect project in its November Issue.
2009--WJM website featured in ARCHITECT ON LINE magazine.
2009--WJM appointed member of the Bergen County Historic Preservation Advisory Board by County Executive Dennis McNerney and the Board of Chosen Freeholders.
2008--WJM project featured on HGTV Rip + Re-new
2008--WJM designed building wins COMMENDATION AWARD as an excellent example of Historic Preservation effort, Parian Jewelers (First National Bank of Westwood), Westwood, NJ. Click here to see AWARD.(use BACK button to return here)
2008--WJM Architect becomes a member organization of the U.S. Green Building Council.
2008--WJM Architect reaches commission number 1750.
2007--WJM is interviewed by WNBC-NY News Anchor Lynda Baquero about designing home for Corporal Visnu Gonzalez, returning Iraq War Veteran.
2007--WJM re-appointed to 4th four year term to Zoning Board of Adjustment, Westwood, NJ.
2006--WJM featured on the cover of Pascack Valley Magazine -- Fall 2006
2006--WJM honored by N.J. Senate and General Assembly with a Joint Legislative Resolution. Click here to see Resolution. (use BACK button to return here)
2006--WJM honored by U.S. Congressman with a Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition. Click here to see Certificate. (use BACK button to return here)
2006--Private Home 489 Fairview Ave. Westwood, NJ. wins COMMENDATION AWARD as an excellent example of Historic Preservation effort. Click here to see AWARD. (use BACK button to return here)
2006--WJM project featured on HGTV Generation Renovation -- Winter 2006
2005--THIS OLD HOUSE Magazine, with a national circulation of nearly One million copies per month, publishes a WJM Architect project in its July/August Issue.
2005--WJM Architect reaches commission number 1500.
2004--WJM is guest speaker with professional program panel at Kitchen & Bath Industry Show, Chicago, Ill.
2003--As an expert witness, in the case of Lamart Corporation vs. Mayor and Municipal Council of the City of Clifton, NJ, Mr. Martin's expert Architecture and Professional Planning testimony was cited as instrumental in affirming the granting of the variances by the Superior Court of New Jersey Appellate Division. (Docket No. A-1883-01T5 appeal decided Aug. 4, 2003).
2003--WJM Architect reaches commission number 1250.
2002--WJM designed building wins COMMENDATION AWARD as an excellent example of Historic Preservation effort, Bogert Built Furniture Office (WJM Offices) / Apartment - Westwood, NJ. Click here to see pictures (use BACK button to return here)
2002--WJM Website wins DESIGN AWARD from (KISS)Website Awards. WJM site received their Premier "Labore &c. Praemium" Award for simplicity and elegance in website design.
2001--WJM Architect celebrates 10 YEARS in private practice.
2001--WJM Architect reaches commission number 1000.
2000--WJM designed building wins COMMENDATION AWARD as an excellent example of Historic Preservation effort, Pascack Historical Society facility- Park Ridge, NJ. Click here to see picture (use BACK button to return here)
1999--WJM Architect reaches commission number 750.
1997--WJM Architect reaches commission number 500.
1996--WJM passes NJ Department of Community Affairs Sub-code and Construction Official Exams and obtains NJ Construction Officials license.
1996--WJM receives second Government Appointment to Planning Board, Westwood, NJ.
1996--WJM passes NJ Department of Community Affairs Building Inspector Exams and obtains Class 1 NJ Building Inspectors license.
1995--WJM elected Chairman to Zoning Board of Adjustment, Westwood, NJ.
1995--WJM Architect reaches commission number 250.
1994--WJM passes New Jersey Professional Planners Examination and obtains license to practice Professional Planning in NJ.
1994--WJM passes American Institute of Certified Planners (A.I.C.P.) Comprehensive Planning Written Examination.
1993--WJM receives first Government Appointment to Zoning Board of Adjustment, Westwood, NJ.
1993--WJM obtains license to practice architecture in New York, Connecticut, and Pennsylvania.
1991--WJM launches firm - WJM Architect. First project Kinnelon Mall, Kinnelon, NJ
1990--WJM passes Architectural Registration Exam and obtains license to practice architecture in NJ early 1991.
1990--WJM completes required internship, one year early, and becomes eligible to take Architectural Registration Exam.
1988--WJM receives competing job offers from 4 architectural firms.
1988--WJM receives Architectural Degree (BArch) with honors from Pratt Institute, NYC.
1984--WJM enters to School of Architecture at Pratt Institute, New York City, NY. (U.S.A.)
1984--WJM, as co-chairman and chief designer for a student organization, competes in CMU Spring Carnival design-build competition and WINS FIRST PLACE for design, construction, and operation of a carnival booth integrating computer technology, traditional construction materials, and 14th century architectural aesthetics. Click here to see picture (use BACK button to return here)
1982--WJM first employment in architectural office, working while attending college.
1981--WJM enters School of Architecture, College of Fine Arts at Carnegie- Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA. (U.S.A.)
1969--WJM decides, in elementary school, to become an architect.
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