BIO

JENNIFER PALERMO, AIA, LEED AP Homes
Principal

EDUCATION

Jennifer graduated from the University of the Arts in Philadelphia with a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Design in 1992. She graduated from New Jersey Institute of Technology with a Master of Architecture degree and a Master of Science in Management degree in 2000. Her education included an international design studio in Siena, Italy studying housing and urban development. Prior to establishing her own firm in 2014 she spent 15 years at Inglese Architecture & Engineering (8 years as Principal) designing and overseeing the construction of over $300 million in construction with an emphasis in residential, multi-family and mixed-use building types.

CERTIFICATION

Licensed by the New Jersey State Board of Architects 2002
Licensed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania for Architecture 2005
US Green Building Council LEED Accredited Professional 2006, LEED for Homes Specialty 2008

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

American Institute of Architects
US Green Building Council

AWARDS

NJ State Historic Preservation Award 2015
2015 Marvin Windows and Doors' Architect Challenge - Honorable Mention
Newark Preservation and Landmarks Commission - Donald T. Dust Award 2015
Wright-Clark House, Newark, NJ

Jersey City Landmarks Conservancy Excellence in Preservation Award 2014
Montauk House, Jersey City, NJ

NJ Future Smart Growth Award for Infill Strategies for Adaptive Re-Use 2012
Roseville Commons, Studebaker Lofts and Richardson Lofts, Newark, NJ

Somerset County Land Development and Planning Award 2012
Franklin Boulevard Commons, Somerset, NJ

NJ Historic Preservation Award 2010
Market Fair, Camden, NJ

Somerset County Land Development and Planning Award 2010
Berry Street Commons, Somerset, NJ

NJ Future Smart Growth Award for Creative Affordable Housing and Neighborhood Preservation 2009 Yorkship Square, Camden, NJ

NJ Historic Preservation Award 2008
Yorkship Square, Camden, NJ

Jersey City Landmarks Conservancy Excellence in Preservation Award 2006
The Bath House, Jersey City, NJ

Trenton Landmarks Commission Preservation Award 2006
Belvidere Square, Trenton, NJ

NJ HMFA’s Governor’s Awards for Excellence in Housing

Leading Mixed Use Development 2012 - Franklin Boulevard Commons, Somerset, NJ
Best of Housing Revitalization 2011 - Market Fair, Camden, NJ
Best Superior Design 2010 - Berry Street Commons, Franklin Township, Somerset County, NJ
Outstanding New Affordable Housing Development 2007 – Springfield Commons, Newark, NJ
Outstanding New Affordable Housing Development 2006 – Belvidere Square, Trenton, NJ
Outstanding New Affordable Housing Development 2003 – Dr. King Plaza, East Orange, NJ
Outstanding Sustainable Housing Award 2000 – West Side Village at North 13th Street, Newark, NJ