Influence is the objective
Housing in the opportunity
Jeff Pastva is an architect, leader, and coalition builder dedicated to addressing the housing shortage in the U.S. With millions of homes needed to meet demand, he believes architects play a crucial role in the solution.
Throughout his career, Jeff has designed and built thousands of housing units, advised cities and neighborhoods, contributed thought leadership through published work, and founded committees to explore the issue in depth.
Jeff’s ability to bring people together has been a hallmark of his service with the AIA. He has led collaborations that broke down silos between committees and created joint programming with organizations like ULI and AGC.
His multi-pronged approach was most evident in his leadership of the Blueprint for Better campaign — a collaboration between AIA National, AIA Pennsylvania, the borough of New Cumberland (PA), and local architect volunteers. Through this initiative, he demonstrated the power of architects as key stakeholders in shaping policy and solving built environment challenges.
With his expertise, leadership, and deep understanding of collaboration, Jeff has the tools to drive meaningful change, especially in the fight for better housing solutions.
Professional
Vice President of Development, Scannapieco Development Corp/Urban Intent
Senior Project Architect, Bright Common Architecture + Design
Project Architect, JDAVIS
Project Architect, Donovan Architects
American Institute of Architects
2024 Member College of Fellows
2021 Resolution 21-1 & 21-3 Sponsor
2019 College of Fellows Certificate of Appreciation
2018 Blueprint for Better Champion
2017 AIA National Young Architect Award
2017-2019 College of Fellows Quarterly Editor (FKA The Fellows Newsletter/Fellowscope)
2015-16 Young Architects Forum Advisory Committee; Communications Director
2015-16 YAF CONNECTION Editor
AIA Pennsylvania
2022 PAC Chair
2021 President
2021 AIA Pennsylvania Statewide Housing Committee Founder
2019 Government Affairs Chair
2016-2022 Board of Directors
2018 AIA Pennsylvania Strategic Council Co-founder
2017-18 Communications Committee Chair
2016 Emerging Professional Award
2014 Young Architect Regional Director
AIA Philadelphia
2016-current CONTEXT Editorial Board
2016-19 Board of Directors
2013 College of Fellows Emerging Professional Component Grant Awardee
2012-13 Young Architects Forum Philly Co-chair
Civic Leadership
2024 Moving MONTCO Forward – Affordable Housing Committee Member
2018-2020 LISC/ULI Housing Committee Member
2014 – current Community Design Collaborative Volunteer
2013-2020 SOSNA Architectural Review Committee Founding Member + Chair
Education
2006 BArch - Syracuse University School of Architecture