D.C. Plans for Sustainable Future with Building, Waste & Job Initiatives

D.C. Mayor Vincent Gray will release a sustainability plan that calls for tightening up the District’s Green Building Act, modernizing all public housing and public schools, expanding Brownfield redevelopment incentives, introducing a “pay-as-you-throw” pricing structure for waste collection and creating a government-backed loan fund to support new business. The plan, dubbed “Sustainable D.C.”, follows up the Earth Day 2012 release of the Sustainable D.C. Vision, itself a follow-up to Gray’s July 2011 announcement that D.C. should be the “healthiest, greenest and most livable city in the United States.” Drafted over the course of about 20 months, the plan takes the broad goals found in the vision document — in the areas of jobs, development, health and wellness, equity and diversity, nature, climate, food and transportation — and puts 143 specific initiatives behind them.

Submitted by: Donna M. Miller, Assoc. AIA, LEED AP Ref: WBJ



Marco T. Migliaro, AIA Earns NJ Architect License

Cornerstone Architectural Group's Marco T. Migliaro, AIA has successfully completed the rigorous Architectural Registration Examination administered by the New Jersey State Board of Architects. As a newly Registered Architect in the State of New Jersey, Marco now assumes all the professional responsibilities of a licensed design professional. Marco was named an Associate of Cornerstone Architectural Group, South Plainfield, NJ in 2012, in recognition of his many contributions in the management of significant design projects. Marco lives in South Plainfield wife his wife and their two dogs.

                       

New Jersey State Board of Architects President, Michael Soriano (left) congratulates newly licensed Architect Marco T. Migliaro, AIA (right) at the State Board meeting held on January 10, 2013 in Newark, NJ.

Happy Holidays 2012 From Cornerstone Architectural Group!

... and All the Best in 2013!!

Cornerstone @25



2012 marks the 25th year in practice for New Jersey's Cornerstone Architectural Group, LLC. We are proud to share this short video celebrating our 25th anniversary, showing you some of our architectural projects and more importantly the people that make up our team. A BIG Thank You to our families, friends and clients for supporting us for the "First 25"!

Michael G. Soriano Elected President of the New Jersey State Board of Architects

On July 12, 2012, the New Jersey State Board of Architects voted and elected Cornerstone Architectural Group Partner, Michael Soriano as its new President for 2012-2013. The Board operates under the State's Department of Law and Public Safety, Division of Consumer Affairs. The Board of Architects is responsible for protecting the public's health and safety by determining the qualifications of individuals seeking licensure as Architects in the State, for establishing standards of practice for licensees and firms, and for disciplining those who do not adhere to the requirements. The Board also oversees and regulates the practices of Certified Interior Design and Licensed Landscape Architecture. Additionally, in his capacity as NJ-SBoA President, Mike will also serve as New Jersey's Member of the National Council of Architectural Registrations Boards (NCARB), and has been appointed to its National Intern Development Committee. The NCARB is comprised of the architectural registration boards of the 50 states and other jurisdictions. The mission of NCARB is to work together as a council of Member Boards to safeguard the health, safety, and welfare of the public at large and to assist Member Boards in carrying out their duties. The Council develops the standards and testing required of applicants for architectural licensure.