Episode 25: Interview with William J. Martin, AIA of William J. Martin, Architect #WFH

Hi, It's Michele! Send me a text with who you want as a guest!This is the third of the #WFH interviews and blogs that were started during the 2020 pandemic.William J. Martin AIABill Martin grew up In Northern New Jersey just outside New York City. He attended Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh where he studied architecture and for a time, managerial economics. He then returned to the New York area and completed his study of architecture at Pratt Institute in New York City receiving his degree in 1988.Bill is licensed in five states as an architect and is also a licensed professional communityplanner In New Jersey. He is also a licensed New Jersey construction official and buildinginspector.With over 38 years in this field, Bill has been in private practice for 29 years. He has beeninvolved in the design of many building types. From consulting on hospital projects to designing office warehouse distribution centers, malls and shopping centers, Bill now focuses on historic preservation and high-performance single-family home configuration with integration of sustainable and resilient features. His projects are sustainable both economically and environmentally.Bill is a certified LEED AP home design professional and was the recipient of a 2011 AIA NewJersey committee on the environment top 10 project merit award.Bill is currently Co chairman of the AIA New Jersey Public Awareness committee and engagesfrequently with the press and on social media. Bill has been seen on Fox News, CNBC, andMSNBC discussing preservation issues, trends in design and sustainability.the WJM "Econo-Functional Aesthetic Balance":Represents our professional commitment to seeing that your project meets your requirements and is cost effective.Remember, we are NOT construction contractors and we DO NOT sell construction, our professional design advice is NOT based on selling you a big project that you cannot afford.Link to blog post:https://inmawomanarchitect.blogspot.com/2020/04/notes-on-wfh-from-archimom-interview-w_23.htmlLink to MGHarchitect: MIchele Grace Hottel, Architect website for scheduling a consultation for an architecture and design project and guest and podcast sponsorship opportunities:https://www.mgharchitect.com/