Professional connections · Long Island & New York

Professional Affiliations & Industry Resources

Architecture projects often touch several agencies, professional organizations and community resources. This page collects the connections and official references that are useful when planning, permitting or documenting work. It is intended as a starting point—not a substitute for a municipality’s direction, a licensed consultant’s advice or a project-specific review.

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Verified BAWI credentials & Gloria Baca’s professional participation

• New York State-Certified Woman Business Enterprise (WBE). Baca Williamson Architects, PLLC uses this verified business designation in its firm information. See the About page for the firm’s current description.
• American Institute of Architects (AIA). Gloria Baca, AIA.
• AIA Long Island Women in Architecture Committee. AIA Long Island’s official page lists Gloria Baca, AIA as a Programs Coordinator.
• LEED AP BD+C. Gloria Baca holds this individual credential. This does not claim that BAWI or a project is LEED-certified.

View AIA Long Island’s Women in Architecture community.

Community connections & Spanish-language resources

BAWI serves Spanish-speaking clients. The organizations below are useful community resources; they are not presented as BAWI memberships, partnerships or endorsements.

• Fundación Hispanoamericana. BAWI supported the organization’s 2026 Scholarship Gala. Visit fundacionh.org for its current programs and information.
• Long Island Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. A community and business resource for Long Island. Visit lihcc.org.
• Nassau County Office of Hispanic Affairs. A county resource for programs and services. Visit the Office of Hispanic Affairs.

Professional, utility & safety resources

These official references can help property owners, contractors and design professionals locate current guidance. Listing a resource does not constitute endorsement, certification or an agency relationship.

• LEED / U.S. Green Building Council. The LEED program offers a framework for sustainable building design, construction and operations. Explore the official LEED resource. This reference does not claim that BAWI or a project is LEED-certified.
• NCARB. A professional licensure and certification resource for architects. It is not presented as a BAWI credential. Visit ncarb.org.
• New York 811. Use the official service before excavation or digging on Long Island and in New York City. Visit newyork-811.com.
• OSHA Construction. Federal construction safety standards, training and compliance information are available at osha.gov/construction.
• New York State Department of State—Building Standards and Codes. The Division’s official page provides information on the Uniform Code, Energy Code, code administration and related guidance. Visit Building Standards and Codes.

Always confirm the local requirement. Town, village, city and county agencies may require different forms, drawings, inspections or approvals. Start with our Permits, Zoning & Approvals page when you need help organizing the next step.