Hon. Joseph J. Minuta, RA, AIA, NCARB, CACB, is the Principal Registered Architect at Minuta Architecture, PLLC and is the firm's founder. Joseph began his career in the construction industry as a stone mason and is adept at performing all aspects of construction with the exception of welding - which he'd like to do one day. He received his Bachelor of Architecture with Honors from Pratt Institute and has experience in the building profession since 1989. At the age of 29 Joseph became a Registered Architect in 49 US states and the District of Columbia, certified by the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards and the Canadian Architectural Certification Board. Joseph's work has been published in national and local magazines, local newspapers and news casts and received recognition of many notable figures. Joseph is a well respected member of the communities in which he serves that include elected titles of School Board Member and Orange County Legislator in the State of New York.