Island Architect Weekly - Tuesday, March 7, 2017

Advance rates through 3/29 - Register today!

THIS FRIDAY MARCH 31! Attend our PECHAKUCHA Night of Design Presentations

RSVP Online! Join us to Kick-off our Architecture Month in April by attending our PechaKucha Night on Friday, March 31 from 5:30pm - 8:00pm at the Center for Architecture. Food | Cocktails | Live Band | Prizes | T-shirts

Under the thematic umbrella of “Our Urban Fabric – Design Honolulu,” come listen to inspiring presentations by AIA Honolulu member architects, interior designers, educators, fine artists and writers in the fast-paced PechaKucha-style: a total of 20 slides per presenter with only 20 seconds of commentary per slide.

PechaKuchaSponsors:

Robert Marcos Inc.

REGISTER FOR UPCOMING EVENTS!

Apr 7: Architectural Firm Crawl in Downtown Honolulu, 5pm-8pm
Numerous Downtown AIA Honolulu architecture companies will open their doors to the public, inviting the community in to learn more about the projects that the firms are engaged in and the architects behind those designs. Attendees will receive a map over participating firms and visit in any order.

Apr 8: Architectural Walking Tour: UH at Manoa, Tours from 8am-10:30am
Attend our Walking Tour of UH at Manoa, led by AIA Honolulu member-architects, for a rare opportunity to explore the central campus from a design perspective. Online registration and pre-payment for this event is required. Groups of 10-12 people every 10 minutes between 8am-10:30am.

Walking Tour Sponsors:

Apr 8: Create Award-Winning Photographs of Architectural Projects, 9am-4pm, Jim Doyle, Allied Member (6.5 AIA/CES LUs). Attend a special photography course and spend a day with Master Photographer Jim Doyle and learn the techniques he uses to create his acclaimed images for Architecture firms across the country.

Apr 15: Architectural Photography Workshop, "Film Noire and Architecture: The Dark Side", 8am-4pm, T.E. Garduque, FAIA (6.5 AIA/CES LUs). Attend a architectural photography workshop intended for the advanced hobbyist photographer. Join lauded architect T. E. Garduque, FAIA, who will provide instruction for field practice of architectural photography, including Recitation, Street Shoot and Light-room Process.

Apr 20: Oahu Public Film Night: (movie TBA), 5:30pm-8pm
You are invited to come watch a free film of interest to the design-minded will be shown.
Film Title: To be determined. Stay tuned for more information.

BIG ISLAND SECTION EVENTS:

Free and Public Film Nights at Three Locations
No RSVP Needed! The Hawaii Island Section invites the public to join in 3 Free film presentations.
Kona: Thursday, April 13 at 6:00 p.m. at the Donkey Mill Art Center.
Waimea: Stay tuned for information
Hilo: Stay tuned for information

April 14: Young Architects Workshop
This workshop is co-presented with the Donkey Mill ArtCenter (DMAC) for students age 12-18. Students will explore daylighting and ventilation design concepts through drawing and model-building. Instructor is Shaun Roth, AIA with other Architect volunteers. The cost is $45 members/ $55 non-members, max 16 students. View Event Flyer.

CO-RELATED EVENTS:

Apr 8: Attend the 2017 Beaux Arts Ball
The University of Hawaii School of Architecture Alumni Association brings back an Annual Event celebration "Aces of Architecture" at the Hilton Waikiki Beach Hotel, Grand Ballroom starting at 5:30pm. Casino Gamers! Buffet Dinner! Silent Auction! Semi-Formal Attire! Purchase tickets online. RSVP by April 3.

Apr 9 & 28: Two Free Sketch Events - Enter our Raffle
USk O‘ahu and AIA will feature two Free Sketch Events on
April 9, 9:30-12pm, at the Center for Architecture. View Event Flyer.
April 28, 5:30-7:30pm, at the Dillingham Transportation Building. View Event Flyer.

Apr 22: Building Voices: Idea and Action Festival focused on DESIGN
Presented by the UH School of Architecture, includes a symposium, competition/exhibition and partnered events that gather political leaders, practitioners, faculty, students, and the community to talk about critical issues facing Hawaii at the Hawaii State Capitol.

Upcoming AIA Honolulu Meeting & Events

Apr 6: Attend 2017 Canstruction Kick-Off Meeting

RSVP for Canstruction Kick-off! This will be the 13th Canstruction Competition organized by AIA Honolulu and we are reaching out to ALL in the Design and Building Industries that might be interested in participating in this amazing team build/community service project. Interested? Send 1-2 company representatives to attend this Kick-Off brown bag meeting and join in the fun.

When: Thursday, April 6 from 12:15-1:15 pm
Where: Center for Architecture

OR....ARE YOU READY TO ENTER YOUR TEAM/FIRM TODAY?

Attend our 13th Annual Canstruction Competition on Saturday, Sep. 30, 9am - 2pm at Pearlridge Center.

Enter Your Team Online Today! Entry Fee: $100 per team

2017 CANSTRUCTION Theme: Browse a Library of CANstructures! Volumes of meals for our local community that seem to jump off the pages...One Can at a Time.

April 13: YAF Pau Hana at the Ferguson Showroom

RSVP Online! Join the Young Architects Forum (YAF) for a pau hana at Ferguson's Showroom.

When: Thursday, April 13, 2017, 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Where: Meet at Ferguson Showroom, 925 Kokea St, Honolulu

Cost: No charge. We are asking for advanced online registration for planning purposes.

The local committee of YAF is a part of AIA Honolulu and meets the second Thursday of each month. YAF Honolulu welcomes professionals that are: nearly licensed, newly licensed, and out to ten years of licensure.

May 2 - July 25: Attend "Get The Job" a 4-Part Leadership Workshop (6 CEUs)

Practical tools and innovative strategies for getting more and better clients

This workshop series is specifically targeted to owners, principals, and future leaders responsible for bringing in new business for their architecture, design, engineering, and construction firms. Created to help Hawaii businesses succeed in an increasingly competitive marketplace, the information and insights presented will draw from successful professional service firms worldwide and will be both practical and immediately implementable. Attendance limited to 30 motivated individuals. View Event Flyer.

Register for the 4-part Series
Strongly recommended to attend ALL 4 sessions since they are designed to work most effectively together.
Session 1, May 2: 20 Positioning Strategies to Stand Out from the Crowd
Session 2, June 1: Marketing Plans That Really Work
Session 3, June 29: Communicating in a Way That Gets Clients to Listen Session 4, July 25: Selling Without Selling Out
Presenter: Howard J. Wolff the founder of Full-Height Advice.
Cost: Series (4 sessions): $279 AIA members; $337 non-members. Per Session: $79 AIA members; $97 non-members.

AIA National Updates

Disaster Assistance Handbook Available Now

The Third Edition of the Disaster Assistance Handbook, just released by the AIA is now available. Download the Disaster Assistance Handbook.

“Citizen architects” assist their communities through service on boards and commissions before and after a disaster to plan for hazardous events, ensure building codes are updated, and advise on responsible land use that will allow businesses and communities to assume operations more quickly after a disaster.

In a state of emergency, architects and engineers work together to determine the habitability of homes and businesses, preventing further harm and injury to unsuspecting residents.

AIA Comments On Proposed 2018 Federal Budget

Last Friday the AIA released the following statement after the Trump Administration submitted to Congress its Fiscal Year 2018 federal budget.

"This budget includes many cuts that will have severe long-term ramifications for our communities and economy. It does away with programs that foster a cleaner environment and strong neighborhoods and it eliminates programs with a proven track record of job creation in the design and construction industry.

We are concerned about a proposed 31 percent cut in the budget of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Within EPA alone, 50 programs and 3,200 positions would be eliminated. Future federal support for the National Endowment for the Arts, which provides grants to architecture programs and conferences sponsored by the AIA, is also being cut, said AIA President Tom Vonier, FAIA. Click here for the letter to Scott Pruitt.

ABI Rebounds in February

The Architecture Billings Index (ABI) returned to growth mode in February, after a weak showing in January. As a leading economic indicator of construction activity, the ABI reflects the approximate nine to twelve month lead time between architecture billings and construction spending. The AIA reported the February ABI score was 50.7, up from a score of 49.5 in the previous month. This score reflects a minor increase in design services (any score above 50 indicates an increase in billings). The new projects inquiry index was 61.5, up from a reading of 60.0 the previous month, while the new design contracts index climbed from 52.1 to 54.7.

“The sluggish start to the year in architecture firm billings should give way to stronger design activity as the year progresses,” said AIA Chief Economist, Kermit Baker, Hon. AIA, PhD. “New project inquiries have been very strong through the first two months of the year, and in February new design contracts at architecture firms posted their largest monthly gain in over two years.”

Need up-to-date salary information? Take the 2017 AIA Compensation Survey!

April 26! Pre-Conference Workshop: Resilient Building Design for Coastal Communities (7.5 HSW)

AIA Honolulu Members! Going to the 2017 AIA Convention? Consider attending a Pre-Conference workshop titled "Resilient Building Design for Coastal Communities".

When/Where: April 26, 8:30am-5:30pm at the Orange County Convention Center, Rm W307A

Hurricanes are among the deadliest and costliest of natural disasters. Our vulnerable coastal and inland communities must plan for the possibility of disaster during design and construction. This program will give you the training necessary to integrate resilient building design strategies with civic and commercial projects located in hurricane-prone areas.

Two Days Left for Advance Rates! A'17 AIA Conference on Architecture April 27-29

AIA National Business Meeting, April 25-27, Orlando: AIA is hosting the annual business meeting and related activities April 25–27, before A’17 officially kicks off. View the 2017 Official Delegate Information Booklet with the candidates for national office and the proposed Bylaws amendments.

Volunteer with AEC Cares, April 26 in Orlando: Register as a volunteer, or donate! This year, AEC Cares joins forces with the Coalition for the Homeless of Central Florida to renovate its Center for Women and Families. They will bring together +140 industry volunteers to create a better space for homeless families.

Mark Your Calendar for more 2017 AIA National Events

June 14-16: State Government Network Annual Meeting
July 19-21: SpeakUp 2017

AIA Honolulu Job Board

One New Job Just Listed on our Job Board

Jobs are posted for 1 month. Posting fee: $25/members, $40/non-members.

NEW! Construction Consultant - LJP Construction Services

Project Architect - Pacific Asia Design Group, Inc.
.....go to the AIA Honolulu Job Board for more information.

Upcoming Events in the Community

University of Hawaii School of Architecture Events

Call for the Building Voices Competition - Submissions due 4.5.17
The School of Architecture along with the University of Hawaii Community Design Center is launching a single-stage international design competition seeking innovative design solutions that address Hawai‘i’s unique geographic location, cultural richness, global visibility, and ecological diversity. View Flyer.

Dates: 4.5.17 Submissions Due / 4.7.17 Design Jury / 4.22.17 Winners Announced
Fee: $50 or Free for students (with valid ID).

OTHER COMMUNITY EVENTS

March 29 - Panel Discussion on Business Exit Planning and Breakfast
Attend a Panel Discussion on Business Exit Planning and Breakfast.
Date/Time/Location: March 29, 7:30am-9am at The Pacific Club
Register: RSVP online or by calling (808) 695-2102 (limited seating)
April 3: Retail Trends 2017
Join the ICSCC Hawaii P3 Retail Program to explore the critical role of public/private partnerships in attracting retail estate development and furthering economic growth in local communities
Date/Time/Location: April 3, 3:00pm-5:30pm at 733 Bishop St., Ste 2950
Register: Must RSVP at jjohnson@icsc.org by March 30
April 4: Envision Kaimuki Community Meeting
Update on Community Projects: Mini Park Next to12th Avenue Parking Lot #1 Entrance (Mauka) (DTS); Kaimuki Park - Adopt-a-Park Chair, KBPA; Care of Tree Wells along Waialae Avenue between 11th Avenue and KokoHead and Summary of Last Community Meeting Renee Espiau Activities: “Streets As Places” Public Input responding to options presented by EnVision Kaimuki planners and architects
Date/Time/Location: Tuesday, April 4, 6-8:30pm at Kaimuki Christian Church
April 6: 2017 ACEC Hawaii State & Counties A/E/C Symposium
A symposium for Hawaii's engineering, architecture, and construction industry representatives to learn about current and future initiatives by State, City & County of Honolulu, and Neighbor Island County agencies
Date/Time/Location: Thursday, April 6, 10:30am-6pm, Hale Koa Hotel
Register: Register online (discounted early registration ends March 21)

2017 Annual Sponsorship Opportunities

Become a Sponsor and Show Your Support

Tuesday, April 4, 2017

2017 Architecture Month in April

REGISTER FOR UPCOMING EVENTS!

FRIDAY April 7: Architectural Firm Crawl in Downtown Honolulu, 5pm-8pm
Numerous Downtown AIA Honolulu architecture companies will open their doors to the public, inviting the community in to learn more about the projects that the firms are engaged in and the architects behind those designs. Attendees will receive a map over participating firms and visit in any order.

SATURDAY April 8: Architectural Walking Tour: UH at Manoa
Attend our Walking Tour of UH at Manoa, led by AIA Honolulu member-architects, for a rare opportunity to explore the central campus from a design perspective. Online registration and pre-payment for this event is required. Groups of 10-12 people every 10 minutes between 8am-10:30am.

Mahalo to Purnima McCutcheon, AIA who joined the KHON2 Wake Up 2day crew March 31 to talk about our Walking Tour and other upcoming Architecture Month events. View the segment online.

Walking Tour Sponsors:

SATURDAY April 8: Create Award-Winning Photographs of Architectural Projects, 9am-4pm, Jim Doyle, Allied Member (6.5 AIA/CES LUs). Attend a special photography course and spend a day with Master Photographer Jim Doyle and learn the techniques he uses to create his acclaimed images for Architecture firms across the country.

April 15: Architectural Photography Workshop, "Film Noire and Architecture: The Dark Side", 8am-4pm, T.E. Garduque, FAIA (6.5 AIA/CES LUs). Attend a architectural photography workshop intended for the advanced hobbyist photographer. Join lauded architect T. E. Garduque, FAIA, who will provide instruction for field practice of architectural photography, including Recitation, Street Shoot and Light-room Process.

April 20: Oahu Public Film Night: (movie TBA), 5:30pm-8pm
You are invited to come watch a free film of interest to the design-minded will be shown.
Film Title: To be determined. Stay tuned for more information.

BIG ISLAND SECTION EVENTS:

Free and Public Film Nights at Three Locations
No RSVP Needed! The Hawaii Island Section invites the public to join in 3 Free film presentations.
Kona: Thursday, April 13 at 6:00 p.m. at the Donkey Mill Art Center.
Waimea: Stay tuned for information
Hilo: Stay tuned for information

April 14: Young Architects Workshop
This workshop is co-presented with the Donkey Mill ArtCenter (DMAC) for students age 12-18. Students will explore daylighting and ventilation design concepts through drawing and model-building. Instructor is Shaun Roth, AIA with other Architect volunteers. The cost is $45 members/ $55 non-members, max 16 students. View Event Flyer.

CO-RELATED EVENTS:

April 8: Attend the 2017 Beaux Arts Ball
The University of Hawaii School of Architecture Alumni Association brings back an Annual Event celebration "Aces of Architecture" at the Hilton Waikiki Beach Hotel, Grand Ballroom starting at 5:30pm. Casino Gamers! Buffet Dinner! Silent Auction! Semi-Formal Attire! Purchase tickets online. RSVP by April 3.

April 9 & 28: Two Free Sketch Events - Enter our Raffle
USk O‘ahu and AIA will feature two Free Sketch Events on
April 9, 9:30-12pm, at the Center for Architecture. View Event Flyer.
April 28, 5:30-7:30pm, at the Dillingham Transportation Building. View Event Flyer.

April 22: Building Voices: Idea and Action Festival focused on DESIGN
Presented by the UH School of Architecture, includes a symposium, competition/exhibition and partnered events that gather political leaders, practitioners, faculty, students, and the community to talk about critical issues facing Hawaii at the Hawaii State Capitol.

Upcoming AIA Honolulu Meeting & Events

Apr 6: Attend our 2017 Canstruction Kick-Off Meeting, 12:15pm

RSVP for Canstruction Kick-off! This is the 13th Canstruction Competition organized by AIA Honolulu and we are reaching out to ALL in the Design and Building Industries that might be interested in participating in this amazing team build/community service project.

Interested? Send 1-2 company representatives to attend this Kick-Off brown bag meeting and join in the fun.

When: Thursday, April 6 from 12:15-1:15 pm
Where: Center for Architecture

OR....ARE YOU READY TO ENTER YOUR TEAM/FIRM TODAY?

Attend our 13th Annual Canstruction Competition on Saturday, Sep. 30, 9am - 2pm at Pearlridge Center.

Enter Your Team Online Today! Entry Fee: $100 per team

2017 CANSTRUCTION Theme: Browse a Library of CANstructures! Volumes of meals for our local community that seem to jump off the pages...One Can at a Time.

Mahalo CANstruction Competition Sponsors:

Become a 2017 Canstruction Sponsor
View AIA Honolulu Sponsorship Prospectus

C & S Wholesale Grocers

Honblue / Jet Graphics

Pearlridge Center

April 13: Young Architects Forum (YAF) Pau Hana: Ferguson Showroom
Drinks and Pupus Sponsored by Riggs Distributing, Inc.

RSVP Online!

Join the Young Architects Forum for an informal networking pua hana with sister organizations.

When: Thur, April 13, 5:30- 7:00 pm
Where: Ferguson Showroom, 925 Kokea St

Enjoy light pupus and drinks while learning about the Ferguson Showroom and how Riggs Distributing brings high quality kitchen appliances to Hawaii. Help us spread the word by bringing your friends and colleagues.

Cost: Free! We are asking for advanced online registration for planning purposes.

The local committee of YAF is a part of AIA Honolulu and meets the second Thursday of each month. YAF Honolulu welcomes professionals that are: nearly licensed, newly licensed, and out to ten years of licensure.

Apr 21: Join Us for the Building Voices Welcome Reception at the Center

Register Online! Please join us for a free Building Voices Welcome Reception on Friday, April 21, 5:30pm - 7:30pm at the Center for Architecture. This is a joint event presented by AIA Honolulu, Hawaii ASLA and APA Hawaii, and hosted by the University of Hawaii at Manoa School of Architecture. View Event Flyer.

Also....Register for the Building Voices Symposium April 22
Register Online! Saturday, April 22, Earth Day, 8:30am-5:30pm at the Hawaii State Capitol.

Register early for limited free t-shirts and boxed lunches
Earn AIA/ASLA CES credits
Click here to learn more today

View Event Flyer of BUILDING VOICES Festival

May 2 - July 25: Attend "Get The Job" a 4-Part Leadership Workshop (6 CEUs)

Practical tools and innovative strategies for getting more and better clients

Workshop series targeted to owners, principals, and future leaders responsible for bringing in new business for their architecture, design, engineering, and construction firms. Created to help Hawaii businesses succeed in an increasingly competitive marketplace, the information and insights presented will draw from successful professional service firms worldwide and will be both practical and immediately implementable (max 30 motivated individuals). View Event Flyer.

Register for 4-part Series! Recommended to attend ALL 4 sessions since designed to work most effectively together.
Session 1, May 2: 20 Positioning Strategies to Stand Out from the Crowd
Session 2, June 1: Marketing Plans That Really Work
Session 3, June 29: Communicating in a Way That Gets Clients to Listen
Session 4, July 25: Selling Without Selling Out

Presenter: Howard J. Wolff, Full-Height Advice.

Cost: Series (all 4): $279 AIA members; $337 non-members. Per Session: $79 AIA members; $97 non-members.

AIA Honolulu Member Update

Congrats Jason Takeuchi, Assoc AIA our New Region Associate Director

Congrats Jason Takeuchi, Assoc. AIA, 2017 AIA Honolulu Associate Director for getting elected Region Associate Director (RAD) for the AIA Northwest & Pacific Region (NWPR). Jason will step in to complete the vacated term for the next 9 months, and then serve a full two-year term.

The RAD represents the entire constituency of Associate Members in the AIA Northwest & Pacific Region as a member of the National Associates Committee and Region’s Executive Board. They work with their counterparts, the YARDs, AIAS Quad Directors, Architect Licensing Advisors, and AIA Regional Directors across their Regions. RADs are responsible for gathering information about issues facing Associates within their Regions and disseminating information about national/regional activities and resources for use at the local level. Of equal importance, RADs serve as a vital link between Associates and the national organization and are the key to vertical communication, connecting Associate leaders at all levels of the Institute.”

Danielle Mitchell, Assoc. AIA Interviewed by AIA National about Intern Titling

Read "Intern no more: AIA supports two new titles for professionals pursuing licensure" by Steve Cimino, March 22, 2017 where AIA Honolulu's Associate AIA member Danielle Mitchell was interviewed on titling interns. Danielle was part of the working group who narrowed down the list to our two new titles. This article talks about AIA's Board of Directors decision to update the Institute's position statements to clarify the term "intern." The newly approved statement specifies that, while "intern" remains a supported title for students working in an architectural office while pursuing an architecture degree, it should not apply to those who have already earned a NAAB-accredited degree and are currently working for a firm while pursuing licensure. For those individuals, AIA strongly supports two titles: "architectural associate" and "design professional."

2015 International Energy Conservation Code Update

2015 International Energy Conservation Code Now Approved

Read full article by Star-Advertiser, March 31, 2017. Gov. David Ige has updated the state’s building codes and standards, requiring new construction to be more energy-efficient.

Ige signed on March 20 the new building code, which includes rules mandating hotels to have controls that turn off lights when occupants leave a room, and turn off cooling systems when doors are opened. Other rules include a requirement that new single-family homes have solar water-heating systems and ceiling fans in every bedroom.

The new rules, which were announced Thursday by clean-energy nonprofit Blue Planet Foundation, are set to go into effect for state buildings 10 days after being filed with the Office of Lieutenant Governor. The counties are required to put in place a version of the rules signed by Ige no later than two years after they were updated.

AIA National Updates

New Firm Benchmarking Tool

AIA's Firm Benchmarking Tool will help firms compare their data with newly available AIA Firm Survey data. It is an online interactive portal that launches with a module containing three key performance indicators of financial success—revenue per employee, profitability, and share of repeat clients.

Reminder! Take the 2017 AIA Compensation Survey!

April 26! Pre-Conference Workshop: Resilient Building Design for Coastal Communities (7.5 HSW)

AIA Honolulu Members! Going to the 2017 AIA Convention? Consider attending a Pre-Conference workshop titled "Resilient Building Design for Coastal Communities".

When/Where: April 26, 8:30am-5:30pm at the Orange County Convention Center, Rm W307A

Michelle Obama at the A'17 AIA Conference on Architecture April 27-29

Register Online Today! Choose between 500+ sessions that explore some of the most interesting ideas in architecture, plus all-new courses earning CEUs.

New AIA members - Register for free: If you joined the AIA for the first time between May 22, 2016 - April 29, 2017 your registration is free (~$775)!

AIA Honolulu Job Board

One New Job Just Listed on our Job Board

Jobs are posted for 1 month. Posting fee: $25/members, $40/non-members.

New! Senior Draftsman - Anbe, Aruga & Ishizu, Architects, Inc.
Construction Consultant - LJP Construction Services
Project Architect - Pacific Asia Design Group, Inc.
.....go to the AIA Honolulu Job Board for more information.

Upcoming Events in the Community

University of Hawaii School of Architecture Events

Call for the Building Voices Competition - Submissions due 4.5.17
The School of Architecture along with the University of Hawaii Community Design Center is launching a single-stage international design competition seeking innovative design solutions that address Hawai‘i’s unique geographic location, cultural richness, global visibility, and ecological diversity. View Flyer.

Dates: 4.5.17 Submissions Due / 4.7.17 Design Jury / 4.22.17 Winners Announced
Fee: $50 or Free for students (with valid ID).

April 10: UHSoA Lecture "Looks Matter Aesthetics Before Ethics"
Join the UHSoA on Monday, April 10, 6 pm for the fourth and final lecture in their spring 2017 Wave Sets series, welcoming Victoria Beach, AIA, former vice-mayor and city council member of Carmel, CA, past chair of the AIA National Ethics Council, and a regular contributing writer to Architect Magazine. Reception to follow.

OTHER COMMUNITY EVENTS

April 4: Envision Kaimuki Community Meeting
Update on Community Projects: Mini Park Next to12th Avenue Parking Lot #1 Entrance (Mauka) (DTS); Kaimuki Park - Adopt-a-Park Chair, KBPA; Care of Tree Wells along Waialae Avenue between 11th Avenue and KokoHead and Summary of Last Community Meeting Renee Espiau Activities: “Streets As Places” Public Input responding to options presented by EnVision Kaimuki planners and architects
Date/Time/Location: Tuesday, April 4, 6-8:30pm at Kaimuki Christian Church
April 6: 2017 ACEC Hawaii State & Counties A/E/C Symposium
A symposium for Hawaii's engineering, architecture, and construction industry representatives to learn about current and future initiatives by State, City & County of Honolulu, and Neighbor Island County agencies
Date/Time/Location: Thursday, April 6, 10:30am-6pm, Hale Koa Hotel
Register: Register online (discounted early registration ends March 21)

2017 Annual Sponsorship Opportunities

Become a Sponsor and Show Your Support

Tuesday, April 11, 2017

Featured Weekly Ad

April 26: The Revolutionary New Solution for Formosa Subterranean Termites (HSW)

RSVP for Free Lunch Program - Limited Seats Available!

Wednesday, April 26, 12-1pm at the Center for Architecture.

Pango Wrap comes from the creators of Stego Wrap Vapor Barrier, the most widely-specified below-slab vapor barrier in North America. Unlike chemical sprays that do nothing to prevent other contaminants from entering the building, Pango Wrap is a high-performance vapor barrier as well as a termite defense barrier.

Combining these two solutions in one product saves time and labor costs during construction. Learn more from datasheet. Qualifies for 1 AIA/CES LU (HSW).

RSVP by April 25 for planning purposes. Lunch from Kaka’ako Kitchen will be provided by the host.

2017 Architecture Month in April

REGISTER FOR UPCOMING EVENTS!

April 15: Architectural Photography Workshop, "Film Noire and Architecture: The Dark Side", 8am-4pm, T.E. Garduque, FAIA (6.5 AIA/CES LUs). Attend a architectural photography workshop intended for the advanced hobbyist photographer. Join lauded architect T. E. Garduque, FAIA, who will provide instruction for field practice of architectural photography, including Recitation, Street Shoot and Light-room Process.

April 20: Free Oahu Public Film Night: Coast Modern, 5:30pm-8pm

“Coast Modern” showcases the pioneering architects of modernist residential architecture along the Pacific Northwest coastline and examines some of their most outstanding legacy designs.

The film will be followed by a roundtable discussion by AIA Honolulu member-architects on the issues that were raised by the filmmakers. Come early as we have limited seating. View Event Flyer.

BIG ISLAND SECTION EVENTS:

Free and Public Film Nights at Three Locations
No RSVP Needed! The Hawaii Island Section invites the public to join in 3 Free film presentations.
Kona: Thursday, April 13 at 6:00 p.m. at the Donkey Mill Art Center.
Waimea: Thursday, April 27, 6pm, W.M. Keck Observatory Headquarters
Hilo: Friday, April 28 at 5:15pm, Hawaii Innovation Center

April 14: Young Architects Workshop
This workshop is co-presented with the Donkey Mill ArtCenter (DMAC) for students age 12-18. Students will explore daylighting and ventilation design concepts through drawing and model-building. Instructor is Shaun Roth, AIA with other Architect volunteers. The cost is $45 members/ $55 non-members, max 16 students. View Event Flyer.

CO-RELATED EVENTS:

April 28: Free Sketch Event - Enter our Raffle
Attend our next USk O‘ahu and AIA Free Sketch Event
April 28, 5:30-7:30pm, at the Dillingham Transportation Building. View Event Flyer.

April 22: Building Voices: Idea and Action Festival focused on DESIGN
Presented by the UH School of Architecture, includes a symposium, competition/exhibition and partnered events that gather political leaders, practitioners, faculty, students, and the community to talk about critical issues facing Hawaii at the Hawaii State Capitol.

AIA Honolulu Leadership Workshop

Practical Tools & Innovative Strategies for getting More & Better Clients!

May 2 - July 25: Attend AIA's 4-Part Leadership Workshop (6 CEUs)

Workshop series targeted to owners, principals, and future leaders responsible for bringing in new business for their architecture, design, engineering, and construction firms.

Created to help Hawaii businesses succeed in an increasingly competitive marketplace, the information and insights presented will draw from successful professional service firms worldwide and will be both practical and immediately implementable (max 30 motivated individuals). View Event Flyer.

Register for 4-part Series!
Recommended to attend ALL 4 sessions since designed to work effectively together.

May 2:    20 Positioning Strategies to Stand Out from the Crowd
June 1:   Marketing Plans That Really Work
June 29: Communicating in a Way That Gets Clients to Listen
July 25: Selling Without Selling Out

Presenter: Howard J. Wolff, Full-Height Advice.

Cost Series (All 4): $279 AIA Members & $337 Non-Members.
Cost Per Session:   $79 AIA Members & $97 Non-Members.

Upcoming AIA Honolulu Meeting & Events

April 13: Young Architects Forum (YAF) Pau Hana: Ferguson Showroom
Drinks and Pupus Sponsored by Riggs Distributing, Inc.

RSVP Online!

Join the Young Architects Forum for an informal networking pua hana with sister organizations.

Apr 21: Attend "Building Voices Welcome Reception" at the Center for Architecture

Please join us for a free Building Voices Welcome Reception on Friday, April 21, 5:30pm - 7:30pm at the Center for Architecture. This is a joint event presented by AIA Honolulu, Hawaii ASLA and APA Hawaii, and hosted by the University of Hawaii at Manoa School of Architecture. View Event Flyer.

Also....Register for the Building Voices Symposium April 22
Register Online! Saturday, April 22, Earth Day, 8:30am-5:30pm at the Hawaii State Capitol.

Register early for limited free t-shirts and boxed lunches
Earn AIA/ASLA CES credits
Click here to learn more today

View Event Flyer of BUILDING VOICES Festival.

April 27: AIA Honolulu Housing Committee Meeting

Attend AIA Honolulu's first Housing Committee meeting on Thursday, April 27, 12pm-1pm at the Center for Architecture. Committee membership is open to all active AIA Honolulu members, including Allied members.

The AIA Honolulu Housing Committee was created to promote the development of safe, attractive, accessible, and affordable housing. It will provide leadership, advocacy, and education to the profession and the public in matters related to housing design.

Register Your Team! 12th Canstruction® Competition

Enter our 12th CANstruction Competition Today

13th Annual CANSTRUCTION 2017 Theme: Browse a Library of CANstructures! Volumes of meals for our local community that seem to jump off the pages...One Can at a Time.

Register Online: Enter Your Team Today! Entry Fee: $100 per team

Mahalo CANstruction Competition Sponsors:

Become a 2017 Canstruction Sponsor
View AIA Honolulu Sponsorship Prospectus

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AIA Honolulu Member Update

Congratulations Robert Yumol, AIA-ME Just Re-Appointed to the EASLA Board

AIA Honolulu would like to congratulate Robert Yumol (Bert), AIA-ME for his recent re-appointment to the Engineers, Architects, Surveyors, Landscape Architects (EASLA) Board to serve another 4 years starting July 1, 2017. Bert previously served on the same Board from 2007-2015.

He is currently the Chair of the Rules Committee, a special committee that address proposed changes to our Hawaii Administrative Rules (HAR) Title 16, Chapter 115.

He is also a Member Board Member (MBM) of the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB), since 2007-present and currently serving on two NCARB committees, the Continuing Education and the Professional Conduct committees.

AIA Honolulu President Chris Hong, AIA on Hawaii Public Radio Today

Listen to Hawaii Public Radio (HPR) today to an interview called "New Stadium at UH Mānoa? Beach Volleyball & Rugby too?" by Noe Tanigawa.

The interview is about the UH Athletics Department looking at ways to energize its area there in the quarry on the Mānoa campus and our AIA Honolulu President Chris Hong, AIA, taught the 4th year design concentration studio that generated three proof of concept proposals for the area around the UH Manoa Athletic Department.

2015 International Energy Conservation Code

Press Release of 2015 International Energy Conservation Code

Press Release from Governor David Y. Ige on April 5, 2017.

Governor approves energy code that will significantly reduce energy use

Gov. David Ige has approved a Hawai‘i Administrative Rule that requires the use of the updated 2015 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) for the construction of state buildings. The updated code will reduce energy use by almost two-thirds and make a significant contribution toward achieving Hawai‘i’s clean-energy goals.

“It’s important that the state lead by example as we move toward a 100 percent clean energy future for Hawai‘i,” Ige said. “Improving the energy efficiency of our buildings will allow us to reduce Hawai‘i’s dependence on imported oil, while protecting our environment and strengthening our economy.”

The new energy code is the result of work done by the Hawai‘i Building Code Council to adopt the 2015 IECC with Hawai‘i-specific amendments. Buildings that were constructed to the 2015 code use about 30 percent less energy than those built under the 2006 code. Hawai‘i’s amendments reduce energy use by another three percent.

Gov. Ige’s signing of the new IECC will pave the way for the eventual adoption of the code by Hawai‘i’s counties, requiring that all new commercial and residential construction meet the code. The greatest energy savings in the residential sector will come from decreasing cooling loads, increasing comfort with natural ventilation, and eliminating electric water heating.

The payback period for homes built in Hawai‘i to the new code is estimated at 4.3 years, according to a study by the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory. The first-year energy cost savings for homes built to the new code is $1,097 when compared to the 2006 IECC. Over 25 years, the savings would be $27,425. View the release.

AIA National Updates

Michelle Obama at the A'17 AIA Conference on Architecture April 27-29

April 26! Pre-Conference Workshop: Resilient Building Design for Coastal Communities (7.5 HSW)

AIA Honolulu Members! Going to the 2017 AIA Convention? Consider attending a Pre-Conference workshop titled "Resilient Building Design for Coastal Communities".

When/Where: April 26, 8:30am-5:30pm at the Orange County Convention Center, Rm W307A

AIA Honolulu Job Board

One New Job Just Listed on our Job Board

Jobs are posted for 1 month. Posting fee: $25/members, $40/non-members.

New! Project Architect/Project Leader for Residential Design+Build - Long & Associates/Longhouse Design+Build
Senior Draftsman - Anbe, Aruga & Ishizu, Architects, Inc.
Construction Consultant - LJP Construction Services
Project Architect - Pacific Asia Design Group, Inc.
.....go to the AIA Honolulu Job Board for more information.

Upcoming Events in the Community

OTHER COMMUNITY EVENTS

April 12: BIA Hawaii Dinner Program with Nick Rolovich
Attend BIA;s membership meeting featuring UH Football Head Coach.
Topic: Unleash the Story Behind His Motivation
Date/Time/Location: Wednesday, April 12, 5:30pm at the Japanese Cultural Center
Register: Go to the BIA Hawaii website.

April 18: CSI Honolulu Dinner Program "Rock 101"
Presentation will explain in detail the features and benefits of using stone wool acoustical ceiling tiles.
Topic: Rock 101: Suspended Ceilings and Acoustical Solutions
Date/Time/Location: Tuesday, April 18 at 5pm at Dave & Buster's
Register: Email Barbie or use their Event/Registration Flyer.

May 1: Inspiring the Next Gen of Female Leaders with Cathy Simon, FAIA
Cathy Simon, FAIA, principal of Perkins + Wills San Francisco will be flying in to speak to us about her career trajectory and provide words of wisdom to our future generation of female leaders. After her session, there will be a panel discussion with top female leaders of our community after which, there will be a Q+A.
Date/Time/Location: Monday May 1, 5pm-7:30pm, Center for Architecture
Register: Register online. Space is limited.

2017 Annual Sponsorship Opportunities

Become a Sponsor and Show Your Support

Tuesday, April 18, 2017

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April 26: The Revolutionary New Solution for Formosa Subterranean Termites (HSW)

RSVP for Free Lunch Program - Limited Seats Available!

NEXT WEEK! Wednesday, April 26, 12-1pm, Center for Architecture.

Get Your Submissions Ready!

New Low Rate! Online Submission Opens Monday, April 24

AIA & Assoc. AIA Honolulu Members Submission Information: View and print our detailed information on submission dates, fees, eligibility, submission requirements, project categories etc.

New Low Submission Fee! $275 per Built or Unbuilt Project

Design Awards Gala at the IBM Building Courtyard on 9.16.17: SAVE THE DATE

2017 Architecture Month in April

REGISTER FOR UPCOMING EVENTS!

THIS THURSDAY April 20 - Free Oahu Public Film Night, 5:30pm

RSVP Online Today!

Thursday, April 20, 5:30-8pm at the Center for Architecture. View Event Flyer.

Come early as we have limited seating! “Coast Modern” showcases the pioneering architects of modernist residential architecture along the Pacific Northwest coastline and examines some of their most outstanding legacy designs. The film will be followed by a roundtable discussion by AIA Honolulu member-architects on the issues that were raised by the filmmakers.

April 21 - Hawaii Public Radio Pledge Drive, 8am-10am

Call and make a pledge to the Hawaii Public Radio while your fellow AIA Honolulu members man the phones.

Action Required! Support/Pledge on April 21, 8am-10am
Step 1: Tune in to HPR on 88.1 or 89.3 (FM)
Step 2: Call HPR at 944-8800 (KHPR) or 941-3689 (KIPO)
Step 3: Make your pledge during the AIA Honolulu shift
OR....Pledge online at hawaiipublicradio.org, click Donate

BIG ISLAND SECTION EVENTS:

Free and Public Film Nights on the Big Island
Waimea: Thursday, April 27, 6pm, W.M. Keck Observatory Headquarters
Hilo: Friday, April 28 at 5:15pm, Hawaii Innovation Center

CO-RELATED EVENTS:

April 28: Free Sketch Event - Enter our Raffle
Attend our next USk O‘ahu and AIA Free Sketch Event
April 28, 5:30-7:30pm, at the Dillingham Transportation Building. View Event Flyer.

AIA Honolulu Leadership Workshop

Practical Tools & Innovative Strategies for getting More & Better Clients!

May 2 - July 25: Attend 4-Part Leadership Workshop (6 CEUs)

Targeted to owners, principals, and future leaders responsible for bringing in new business

Learn how to succeed in Hawaii's increasingly competitive marketplace. Get insights presented from successful professional service firms worldwide that can be implemented immediately. View Event Flyer.

Register for 4-Part Series OR Single Sessions
We recommend to attending the full series, as the four sessions were designed to work most effectively together.

May 2: 20 Positioning Strategies to Stand Out from the Crowd
June 1: Marketing Plans That Really Work
June 29: Communicating in a Way That Gets Clients to Listen
July 25: Selling Without Selling Out

Presenter: Howard J. Wolff, Full-Height Advice.

Series (All 4): $279 AIA Members / $337 Non-Members.
Per Session: $79 AIA Members / $97 Non-Members.

Upcoming AIA Honolulu Meeting & Events

Apr 21 & 22: Building Voices Welcome Reception & Symposium

APRIL 21 - BUILDING VOICES WELCOME RECEPTION
RSVP Online Today!
Friday, April 21, 5:30pm-7:30pm at the Center for Architecture
Featuring Dan Pitera FAIA, Ceara O'Leary AIA, Detroit Collaborative Design Center
Hosted by AIA Honolulu, ASLA Hawai'i, APA Hawai'i. Sponsored by UHM SoA, UHCDC.

APRIL 22 - BUILDING VOICES SYMPOSIUM + COMPETITION EXHIBITION
Register HERE!.....for free t-shirts + boxed lunches
Saturday, April 22, 8:30am-5:30pm at the Hawaii State Captol
View Symposium Flyer with Speaker List & Schedule

April 27: AIA Honolulu Housing Committee Meeting

The new AIA Honolulu Housing Committee was created to promote the development of safe, attractive, accessible, and affordable housing. It will provide leadership, advocacy, and education to the profession and the public in matters related to housing design.

When/Where: Thursday, April 27, 12pm-1pm at the Center for Architecture

Committee membership is open to all active AIA Honolulu members, including Allied members

May 2: Private Tour of Honolulu Biennial 2017

Didn't get a chance to see the Honolulu Biennial yet? Or just want to learn more about the exhibits? Now is your chance during this private tour of the inaugural Biennial.

When/Where: Tuesday, May 2 from 5:30-7pm at the Hub of Honolulu Biennial, Ward Village.

View Tour Flyer.

Cost: $7 for Kama'aina and $5 for Seniors & Students.

May 11: YAF Workshop: Moving Up Within a Firm, Panel Discussion (1 LU)

This will be a panel discussion by licensed architects in top leadership positions discussing their experience on how they successfully earned those roles.

When/Where: Thursday, May 11, 5:30pm-7:00pm at the Center for Architecture.
Bonus: Local Desserts

Cost: AIA Members $20 and Non-members $25

Associate AIA Update

April 27: ARE Prep Session "Project Management"

When/Where: Thursday, April 27, 5:30-7pm at the Center for Architecture.

April Topic: ARE 5.0 Project Management and the corresponding ARE 4.0 exams that we’re covering are Construction Documents & Services and Programming, Planning, & Practice. We will also review the ARE 4.0 PPP vignette.

Presenter: Michael Kaainoni, Project Architect at Alakea Design Group

Cost: $10/AIA/AIAS members & $20/non-members

Neighbor Islands! If interested to attend via Go-To-Meeting please choose that option when registering.

12th CANstruction® Competition

Register Your Team Today!

2017 Theme: Browse a Library of CANstructures! Volumes of meals for our local community that seem to jump off the pages...One Can at a Time.

Enter Your Team Today Entry Fee: $100 per team

Mahalo CANstruction Competition Sponsors:

Become a 2017 Canstruction Sponsor
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Get Involved! AIA Hawaii State Council Update

2017 AIA HSC Practice and Prosperity Committee Update

The 2017 AIA HSC Practice and Prosperity Committee has convened under chair Shaun Roth, AIA. Members of the committee include John Fulmer, AIA; Troy Miyasato, AIA; Bill Brizee, AIA; Kimbal Thompson, AIA and Katie MacNeil, AIA.

The P2 Committee has been described as the selfish side of the two HSC committees. They provide an interface between AIA membership and the AIA government affairs committee to insure that or our profession is positioned for sustained happiness and prosperity. The committee will be monitoring, defending, and advocating for various topics in the broad categories of Hawaii State Public Procurement, Federal Public Procurement, and the playing field related to taxes and legal climate.

Want to Join? The committee welcomes additional participation and interested persons may email AIA Honolulu or Shaun Roth, AIA, Committee Chair for more information.

AIA HSC Licensing and Consumer Protection Committee

The 2017 AIA HSC Licensing and Consumer Protection Committee has convened under new chair Brent Tokita, AIA. Members of the committee include Kris Powers, AIA; Jason DeMarco, AIA; Reid Mizue, AIA; Jim Reinhardt, AIA; Jason Takeuchi, Assoc. AIA and Dan Chun, FAIA.

The purpose of the LCP is to provide an interface between our membership and the AIA government affairs committee to improve the health, welfare, and safety impact or our profession. They are currently focusing on two main topics.
• Removing barriers to licensure
• Permanent funding for State Building Code Council

Want to Join? The committee welcomes additional participation and interested persons may email AIA Honolulu or Brent Tokita, AIA for more information.

AIA National Updates

May 11 Webinar "Release of 2017 AIA Contract Documents" (1 LU)

Register Online! AIA National Webinar on May 11, 2-3pm (EST).

Find out how the new 2017 AIA documents will affect your projects by attending a free webinar. Get insight into the revision process, key changes and how the new Sustainable Projects Exhibit can be used to provide health, safety, and welfare of building occupants.

AIA Announces 2017 Housing Awards

AIA National has selected 14 recipients for the 2017 Housing Awards. The awards program was established in 2000 to recognize the best in housing design and promote the importance of good housing as a necessity of life. The four award categories included: One/Two Family Custom Housing, One/Two Family Production Housing, Multifamily Housing and Special Housing.

AIA Honolulu Job Board

Three New Jobs Just Listed on our Job Board

Jobs are posted for 1 month. Posting fee: $25/members, $40/non-members.

New! Intermediate Architect - Guerin Glass Architects, P.C.
New! Project Architect - Fung Associates, Inc.
New! Job Captain - Fung Associates, Inc.
Project Architect/Project Leader for Residential Design+Build - Long & Associates/Longhouse Design+Build
Senior Draftsman - Anbe, Aruga & Ishizu, Architects, Inc.
Construction Consultant - LJP Construction Services
.....go to the AIA Honolulu Job Board for more information.

Upcoming Events in the Community

OTHER COMMUNITY EVENTS

April 18: CSI Honolulu Dinner Program "Rock 101"
Presentation will explain in detail the features and benefits of using stone wool acoustical ceiling tiles.
Topic: Rock 101: Suspended Ceilings and Acoustical Solutions
Date/Time/Location: Tuesday, April 18 at 5pm at Dave & Buster's
Register: Email Barbie or use their Event/Registration Flyer.

April 20: CSI Hawaii Breakfast Forum "Asia Pacific Update"
Presentation will explain in detail the features and benefits of using stone wool acoustical ceiling tiles.
Topic: Asia Pacific Update
Date/Time/Location: Thursday, April 20, 7:30am at The Pacific Club
Register: Email Barbie or use their Event/Registration Flyer.

April 29: Hawaii ASLA Punahou Project Tour
To celebrate World Landscape Architecture Month, we’re offering project tours of
Punahou School’s Omidyar (K-1) and Kosasa (2-5) Neighborhoods.
Topic: Punahou Project Tour
Date/Time/Location: Saturday, April 29, 9am-11am at Punahou
Register: Email Grace Zheng, ASLA Hawaii

June 7: Pam Chambers Presentation Skills Course (Level 1)
Date/Time/Location: Wednesday, June 7-July 12, 6:00–8:30pm, Center for Architecture.
Topic: Become a more comfortable and effective speaker
Register: Email Pam Chambers or call her at (808) 377-5679.

2017 Annual Sponsorship Opportunities

Become a Sponsor and Show Your Support

Tuesday, April 25, 2017

Featured Weekly Ad

Free Training Event with Lynn Allen – May 4, 2017

RSVP Online for Free Event! Breakfast Served.

When: Thursday, May 4, 8:00am-10:30am
Where: Dave and Buster’s Theater, 1030 Auahi Street
View Event Flyer. Featuring Guest Speaker Lynn Allen:

Do you need a better way to always have the single source of truth and the confidence of version control?
Are you adequately measuring performance and quality, identifying risk, and reducing waste on projects?
Are your model-based workflows still working independently?

The U.S. CAD Hawaii Team will describe and showcase the platform and its tools during this event. BIM 360 construction management software enables anytime, anywhere access to a project data throughout the building construction lifecycle. It empowers those in the fields to better anticipate and act, and those in the office to update, optimize and manage all aspects of construction performance. No team member is left behind!

Questions? Email info@uscad.com.

Online Submission Now Open!

The AIA Honolulu Annual Design Awards is Hawaii’s oldest program of its type, held annually since 1958. Projects submitted by local AIA members to the 59th Annual AIA Honolulu Design Awards will be judged on their merit by a distinguished jury.

Reduced Submission Fee: $275 / Built or Unbuilt Project

Deadlines: June 16 – Submissions completed, paid for and submitted online
Save the Date! Design Awards Gala, Sep. 16 at the iconic IBM Building Courtyard

Get your projects ready and start the submission process today! Users can edit and add entries and information until the submission deadline, facilitating internal collaboration and review by your project team. View 2017 AIA Honolulu Design Awards Information for eligibility, submission requirements, project categories, jury etc.

Student Design Awards Category: For the 2nd year we are inviting students to enter our Student Design Awards category, for a chance to recognize their achievements in the design studio.

Mahalo 2017 Design Awards Sponsors!
Become a Design Awards sponsor today!

AIA Honolulu Leadership Workshop

Only a Few Spots Remain - Reserve Your Seat Today!

Practical Tools & Innovative Strategies for getting More & Better Clients

May 2 - July 25: Attend 4-Part Leadership Workshop (6 CEUs)

Targeted to owners, principals, and future leaders responsible for bringing in new business

Learn how to succeed in Hawaii's increasingly competitive marketplace. Get insights presented from successful professional service firms worldwide that can be implemented immediately. View Event Flyer.

Register for 4-Part Series OR Single Sessions
We recommend to attending the full series, as the sessions are designed to work most effectively together.

May 2: 20 Positioning Strategies to Stand Out from the Crowd
June 1: Marketing Plans That Really Work
June 29: Communicating in a Way That Gets Clients to Listen
July 25: Selling Without Selling Out

Presenter: Howard J. Wolff, Full-Height Advice.

Series (All 4): $279 AIA Members / $337 Non-Members.
Per Session: $79 AIA Members / $97 Non-Members.

Upcoming AIA Honolulu Meeting & Events

April 27: AIA Honolulu Housing Committee Meeting

This new committee was created to promote the development of safe, attractive, accessible, and affordable housing. It will provide leadership, advocacy, and education to the profession and the public in matters related to housing design.

When/Where: Thursday, April 27, 12pm-1pm at the Center for Architecture

Committee membership is open to all active AIA Honolulu members, including Allied members

May 2: Join Us for a Private Tour of Honolulu Biennial 2017

Didn't get a chance to see the Honolulu Biennial yet? Want to learn more about the exhibits? Now is your chance during this private tour of the inaugural Biennial.

When/Where: Tuesday, May 2 from 5:30-7pm at the Hub of Honolulu Biennial, Ward Village. View Tour Flyer.

Cost: $7 for Kama'aina and $5 for Seniors & Students.

May 3: AIA/GCA Job Site Tour: HART Operations and Servicing Bldg

RSVP Online Today

Join AIA/GCA for a HART Maintenance Site and Railway Tour and get a firsthand look at the completed Operations and Servicing Building (OSB) adjacent to the Leeward Community College campus. There will be a brief presentation with Q&A in the OSB facility. A tour will follow of the OSB building, Control Room, and a viewing of the train, where everyone will get a chance to board it. Read for special requirements.

When/Where: Wednesday, May 3, 1pm-3:30pm. Meet at the GCA Hawaii office.

RSVP Online: This online RSVP is for AIA Honolulu members only. GCA members must register with GCA. Limited to 20 AIA members and 20 GCA members.

May 11: YAF Workshop: Moving Up Within a Firm, Panel Discussion (1 LU)

This will be a panel discussion by licensed architects in top leadership positions discussing their experience on how they successfully earned those roles.

When/Where: Thursday, May 11, 5:30pm-7:00pm at the Center for Architecture.
Bonus: Local Desserts

Cost: AIA Members $20 and Non-members $25

May 18: Next GMM Program "Multimodal Transportation in Urban Honolulu" (1 LU)

When/Where: Thursday, May 18, 11:30am-1:00pm at the Center for Architecture.

Come learn more about the need for multimodal transportation in Honolulu, and the current initiatives that are supporting this shift in transportation trends. View GMM May Event Flyer. Discussion will include a presentation from 3 panelists:

Ben Trevino, Bikeshare Hawai‘i
Mike Packar, City and County of Honolulu, Complete Streets Program
Melissa White, SSFM International

Cost: $20 / AIA Honolulu members & $35 / Non-Members. Lunch will be included.

Go-To-Meeting Available! Available for our outer island friends and those that simply can't attend in person.

2017 Monthly Membership Meeting Sponsors! Become a GMM Sponsor Today!

Associate AIA Update

April 27: ARE Prep Session "Project Management" (1 HSW)

When/Where: Thursday, April 27, 5:30-7pm at the Center for Architecture.

Cost: $10/AIA/AIAS members & $20/non-members

Neighbor Islands! If interested to attend via Go-To-Meeting please choose that option when registering.

12th CANstruction® Competition

Still Need Teams! Register Online Today

2017 Theme: Browse a Library of CANstructures! Volumes of meals for our local community that seem to jump off the pages...One Can at a Time.

Enter Your Team Today Entry Fee: $100 per team

Mahalo CANstruction Competition Sponsors:

Become a 2017 Canstruction Sponsor
View AIA Honolulu Sponsorship Prospectus

C & S Wholesale Grocers

Honblue / Jet Graphics

Pearlridge Center

AIA National Updates

Where We Stand: Climate Change

The American Institute of Architects asserts that architects play a vital role in combating climate change. Buildings are major producers of carbon, so climate change poses both obstacles and opportunities for the profession.

We accept these challenges, and we call on policymakers to join with us in this effort. Read more.

Architectural Billings Index Announced

As the first quarter of the year came to a close, the Architecture Billings Index (ABI) continued to climb up. The ABI is an economic indicator of construction activity reflecting the approximate nine to twelve month lead time between architecture billings and construction spending. According to the AIA Economics & Market Research Group, the March ABI score was 54.3, up four points from February. This number reflects an increase in design services. This increase in the ABI is a favorable signifier in the busy season of spring.

“The first quarter started out on uneasy footing, but fortunately ended on an upswing entering the traditionally busy spring season,” said AIA Chief Economist, Kermit Baker, Hon. AIA, PhD. Click here for detailed breakdown.

2017 COTE Top Ten Awards

The AIA, in conjunction with the Committee on the Environment (COTE), has selected this year’s winners of the Top Ten Awards. Established 21 years ago, the Top Ten Awards give recognition to projects that best embody the integration of great design and great performance. COTE has stringent criteria for submissions that include social, economic, and ecological values. The criterion used by COTE has substantially changed this year. Buildings submitted are now judged on their actual performance as opposed to expected performance. Past winners have also been invited to submit post-occupancy data and narratives to be recognized with a single COTE Top Ten Plus award each year. This new ‘Plus’ designation is given to projects that continue to show honorable performance data and post occupancy lessons.

The winners of the Top Ten Awards will be recognized at the AIA Conference on Architecture in Orlando this week. Click here to learn more about the award recipients.

AIA Announces Upjohn Research Initiative Projects

The Upjohn Research Initiative awards grants to projects that support applied research that advances the design and professional practice. This year, five projects have been selected to receive grants. The lengths of the grants are 18 months and helps recipients to have their findings and outcomes published both electronically and in a nationally distributed publication. The grant totals $100,000 and will be distributed to the five projects. Research of this years selected recipients include, circadian potential, plastiglomerates, sensor enabled assemblies, and adaptive façade systems.

Submissions for the 2017 Upjohn Research Initiative will open once more this spring. Research themes include the value of design, professional practice, and methods of construction. Click here to find out more about the Upjohn Research Initiative.

AIA College of Fellows Awards 2017 Latrobe Prize to Northeastern University Researchers for ‘Future-Use Architecture’

Award will help fund the investigation and documentation of the tectonic and performative attributes that facilitate long-term use and persistent change of buildings.

The AIA College of Fellows selected a team of three faculty members from Northeastern University’s School of Architecture and Resilient Cities Laboratory to receive the 2017 Latrobe Prize for their study of “Future-Use Architecture”. The Latrobe Prize is awarded biennially for a two-year program of research leading to significant advances in the architecture profession. The $100,000 award will enable the team to identify design attributes contributing to future adaptability, demonstrate future-use design strategies for buildings using words and graphics, and document and analyze architectural precedents that exemplify future-use design. Click here for full press release.

May 11 Webinar "Release of 2017 AIA Contract Documents" (1 LU)

AIA Honolulu Job Board

Five Jobs Listed on our Job Board

Jobs are posted for 1 month. Posting fee: $25/members, $40/non-members.

Intermediate Architect - Guerin Glass Architects, P.C.
Project Architect - Fung Associates, Inc.
Job Captain - Fung Associates, Inc.
Project Architect/Project Leader for Residential Design+Build - Long & Associates/Longhouse Design+Build
Senior Draftsman - Anbe, Aruga & Ishizu, Architects, Inc.
.....go to the AIA Honolulu Job Board for more information.

Upcoming Events in the Community

OTHER COMMUNITY EVENTS

April 26: The Revolutionary New Solution for Formosa Subterranean Termites (HSW)
Pango Wrap comes from the creators of Stego Wrap Vapor Barrier, the most widely-specified below-slab vapor barrier in North America.
Topic: The Revolutionary New Solution for Formosa Subterranean Termites
Date/Time/Location: Wednesday, April 26, 12-1pm at The Center for Achitecture
Register: RSVP Online today.

April 29: Hawaii ASLA Punahou Project Tour
To celebrate World Landscape Architecture Month, we’re offering project tours of
Punahou School’s Omidyar (K-1) and Kosasa (2-5) Neighborhoods.
Topic: Punahou Project Tour
Date/Time/Location: Saturday, April 29, 9am-11am at Punahou
Register: Email Grace Zheng, ASLA Hawaii

May 1: APA Program "C&C Honolulu's New Storm Water Quality Rules"
Randall Wakumoto, PE, will discuss the new requirements and how sustainable storm water management can be integrated into project planning.
Topic: C&C Honolulu's New Storm Water Quality Rules and Planning Implications
Date/Time/Location: Monday, May 1, 12pm-1pm at the Center for Architecture
Register: Register online with APA Hawaii

June 7: Pam Chambers Presentation Skills Course (Level 1)
Date/Time/Location: Wednesday, June 7-July 12, 6:00–8:30pm, Center for Architecture.
Topic: Become a more comfortable and effective speaker
Register: Email Pam Chambers or call her at (808) 377-5679.

2017 Annual Sponsorship Opportunities

Become a Sponsor and Show Your Support

Tuesday, May 2, 2017

Featured Weekly Ad

THIS WEEK May 4 - Free Training Event with Lynn Allen

RSVP Online for Free Event! Breakfast Served.

When: Thursday, May 4, 8:00am-10:30am
Where: Dave and Buster’s Theater, 1030 Auahi Street
View Event Flyer. Featuring Guest Speaker Lynn Allen:

Do you need a better way to always have the single source of truth and the confidence of version control?
Are you adequately measuring performance and quality, identifying risk, and reducing waste on projects?
Are your model-based workflows still working independently?

Online Submission Now Open

It's Design Award Time!

Reduced Submission Fee: $275 / Built or Unbuilt Project

Mahalo 2017 Design Awards Sponsors!
Become a Design Awards sponsor today!

AIA Honolulu Scholarship Recipients

Congratulations to our 2017 AIA Honolulu Scholarship Recipients

This year AIA Honolulu together with additional grant support from AIA National awarded $1000 scholarship grants to two University of Hawaii School of Architecture students.

Congratulations from AIA Honolulu:

Chloe Bennie
Kristoffer Jugueta

To view the AIA Honolulu Scholarship eligibility requirements, visit our scholarship page here.

Pictured (L-R): Abigail Spencer, AIA Honolulu EVP; Chloe Bennie, 2017 Scholarship Recipient; Kristoffer Jugueta, 2017 Scholarship Recipient and Chris Hong, AIA, 2017 AIA Honolulu President.

Upcoming AIA Honolulu Meeting & Events

May 11: YAF Workshop: Moving Up Within a Firm, Panel Discussion (1 LU)

This will be a panel discussion by licensed architects in top leadership positions discussing their experience on how they successfully earned those roles.

When/Where: Thursday, May 11, 5:30pm-7:00pm, Center for Architecture.

Bonus: Local Desserts

Panel:

Frank Alsup, Assoc. AIA, LEED AP BD+C, Associate at hi·arch·y LLP
Janice Li, AIA, Principal at Tadpole Studio
Todd Rudary, AIA, LEED AP, Associate at AHL
Barbara Shideler, AIA, Principal at Mason Architects, Inc.

Cost: AIA Members $20 and Non-members $25

May 18: Next GMM Program "Multimodal Transportation in Urban Honolulu" (1 LU)

Ben Trevino, Bikeshare Hawai‘i
Mike Packar, City and County of Honolulu, Complete Streets Program
Melissa White, SSFM International

Cost: $20 / AIA Honolulu members & $35 / Non-Members. Lunch will be included.

Go-To-Meeting Available! Available for our outer island friends and those that simply can't attend in person.

2017 Monthly Membership Meeting Sponsors! Become a GMM Sponsor Today!

Associate AIA

May 4: Attend our ARE Open Study Session

RSVP Online! (for planning purposes only)

Join us at an Open ARE Study Session for individualized guidance and information on the path toward licensure. Bring your ARE questions, transition from ARE 4.0 to 5.0, and AXP questions.

When/Where: Thursday, May 4, 5:30pm-6:30pm at the Center for Architecture

Cost: Free for AIA members and non-members.

12th CANstruction® Competition

Still Need Teams! Register Online Today

2017 Theme: Browse a Library of CANstructures! Volumes of meals for our local community that seem to jump off the pages...One Can at a Time.

Enter Your Team Today Entry Fee: $100 per team

Mahalo CANstruction Competition Sponsors:

C & S Wholesale Grocers

Honblue / Jet Graphics

Pearlridge Center

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May 5: Attend Hawaii Steel Alliance 20th Anniversary Seminars (LU's)

When: Friday, May 5 from 8am-5pm
Cost: $100 (Includes Continental Breakfast and Lunch)

Global Expansion of Cold Formed Steel Technology
7 Essential Steps for Safe, Sustainable, and Cost-Effective Mid-Rise Cold-Formed Steel
An Update on Cold Formed Steel from Down Under
Keeping Wood in Check Through Legislature
Steel Pricing Trends, Availability, and the Advantages of Custom Steel Buildings

May 11: Attend 2 CEU Sponsored Programs by ROCKFON+Admor (2 HSW)

RSVP Online Here!

You are invited to attend two CEU programs at the Center for Architecture brought to you by ROCKFON + Admor. View Event Flyer. Snacks provided from Coffee Bean+Cafe Lani and lunch from Romano's Macaroni Grill.

May 11, 10:30am-11:30am (1 HSW): Optimize Acoustics In Buildings: The True Sound Experience
May 11, 12pm-1pm (1 HSW): Designing With Metal Ceilings

Presenter: Dennis Wakaluk, ROCKFON's District Sales Manager.
Questions? Email Raena Pacheco or call her at (808) 380-3895.

AIA National Updates

Three New Leaders Elected at AIA's Conference in Orlando

The 2018 First Vice President/2019 President Elect, the 2018-2019 Treasurer, and the 2018-2020 At-large Director position were filled at the AIA Conference on Architecture in Orlando this week.

2018 First Vice President/2019 President-elect: William J. Bates, FAIA (pictured). He was AIA Pennsylvania's President in 1991 and 2010 and served as a member on the Board of Directors since 2011.
2018-2019 Treasurer: Patrick P. Panetta, AIA from AIA Phoenix Metro/AIA Arizona is currently serving as a Director of the AIA Western Mountain Region. Previously, he served on the Board of Finance Committee and the AIA Board Government Advocacy Committee.
2018-2020 At-large Director: Emily Grandstaff-Rice, FAIA served as the 2014 President of the Boston Society of Architects and was a member of their Board of Directors from 2009-2015.

Click here to learn more about the newly elected leaders.

AIA Business Meeting for 2017 Defines New Resolutions

AIA held its annual business meeting to talk on a variety of issues facing architects moving forward. Topics discussed included social, political, and humanitarian issues that will be at the foundations of AIA programming and its purpose moving forward. Four out of the five proposed resolutions were passed.

Resolution 17-1: Where Architects Stand: A Statement of Our Values, sponsored by the AIA Board of Directors, passed an adoption of the text in a statement released by AIA earlier this year. The resolution emphasizes the Institute's core values in areas of equity, human rights, architecture that strengthens communities, sustainability, climate awareness, and economic opportunity.

The remaining resolutions passed at the AIA Business meeting were in regards to Emeritus Membership requirements, prioritizing the international housing crisis, and specialty credentialing of architects. The fifth resolution that failed to pass called for a new investigation of the collapse of World Trade Center Building 7.

Click here to read the full article on the new resolutions.

The AIA Releases the 2017 AIA Contract Documents

The AIA announced at A’17 Conference on Architecture, the release of the 2017 edition of the A201 family of documents. This release includes updated versions of the AIA’s flagship documents, developed for the design-bid-build delivery model. Working with architects, contractors, subcontractors and owners, the AIA Documents Committee updates this core set of documents every 10 years. This helps ensure that the AIA legal form and agreements reflect changes and trends in the industry, and that the AIA Contract Documents remain the Industry Standard.

The new 2017 documents are currently available through an unlimited license or as a single customizable document on ACD5, the online platform. The documents are also available as single, non-editable documents on AIA Documents on Demand and as paper version through some AIA Chapters. Click here for more information.

Click here for comparative versions showing the differences between the 2017 and 2007 editions.

May 11 Webinar "Release of 2017 AIA Contract Documents" (1 LU)

AIA Honolulu Job Board

Two New Jobs Just Listed on our Job Board

Jobs are posted for 1 month. Posting fee: $25/members, $40/non-members.

NEW! Architectural Designer/Project Manager - KY International, Inc.
NEW! Project Engineer - Structural Engineering - Lionakis

Intermediate Architect - Guerin Glass Architects, P.C.
Project Architect - Fung Associates, Inc.
Job Captain - Fung Associates, Inc.
Project Architect/Project Leader for Residential Design+Build - Long & Associates/Longhouse Design+Build
.....go to the AIA Honolulu Job Board for more information.

Upcoming Events in the Community

OTHER COMMUNITY EVENTS

May 24: SMPS Program "Shreddn' the Digital Gnar: Personal Branding for AEC Professionals"
Impactful personal branding is essential in maintaining a relevant, memorable reputation in a sea of talented professionals.
When/Where: Wednesday, May 24, 11:45am-1pm, Center for Architecture
Register: Click here to register online with SMPS Hawaii

June 7: Pam Chambers Presentation Skills Course (Level 1)
When/Where: Wednesday, June 7-July 12, 6:00–8:30pm, Center for Architecture.
Topic: Become a more comfortable and effective speaker
Register: Email Pam Chambers or call her at (808) 377-5679.

2017 Annual Sponsorship Opportunities

Become a Sponsor and Show Your Support

Tuesday, May 9, 2017

Featured Weekly Ad

May 17: Ferguson Bath, Kitchen & Lighting Gallery Expo (CEU)

You are invited to attend the Ferguson Bath, Kitchen & Lighting Gallery Expo. Manufacturer reps will be on hand to showcase new and exciting products.

Attend one of several CEU courses offered throughout the day. Breakfast and lunch will be provided. View Flyer with CEU Schedule.

Wednesday, May 17:
8am-5pm - Ferguson Expo with breakfast, lunch & CEU courses
5pm-8pm - Evening of Networking with BIA-Hawaii

RSVP: Email RSVP to Chanelle.Haleck@ferguson.com.

Online Submission Open

Start Your Online Submission Today!

Reduced Submission Fee: $275 / Project

Submission Deadline: June 16 – Submissions completed, paid for and submitted online
Save the Date! Design Awards Gala, Sep. 16 at the iconic IBM Building Courtyard

Start the submission process today! Users can edit and add entries and information until the submission deadline, facilitating internal collaboration and review by your project team. View 2017 AIA Honolulu Design Awards Information for eligibility, submission requirements, project categories, jury, etc.

Student Design Awards Category: For the 2nd year we are inviting students to enter our Student Design Awards category, for a chance to recognize their achievements in the design studio.

Mahalo 2017 Design Awards Sponsors!
Become a Design Awards sponsor today!

AIA National Convention Update

View Pictures on Facebook courtesy of Dwight Mitsunaga, FAIA;
Jennifer Harada-Okino, AIA; Julie Lam, Assoc. AIA and AIA National.

AIA National Convention Update by our 2017 President Chris Hong, AIA

By Chris Hong, AIA: "Orlando 2017, another gathering of architects, this time in a city sprawled across a manufactured landscape. The theme of this year’s conference was “Anticipating Change” and the conference itself was kicked off with many great keynote speakers including Alejandro Aravena, Elizabeth Diller, Francis Kéré, Hon. FAIA, and Michael Murphy.

Some things were the same, the Expo floor was filled with many great exhibitors showing off their latest and greatest, seminars which showcase good examples of how other people are tackling similar challenges, and great networking within our regional representative and national. The tours offered an interesting look in and around Orlando, I personally went on a tour of Calatrava’s new building for Florida Polytechnic University. This gem of a building sits in the middle of an open field surrounded by man made lakes. The building itself displays great creativity and craftmanship but one has to wonder about the purpose of all the urban sprawl.

The highlight of the week was to honor our good friend Dwight Mitsunaga as he received his elevation to the College of Fellows. This honor is long overdue and we all send our congratulations to him. The convocation dinner was a great event and I was honored to be a part of his celebration. Congratulations again Dwight."

AIA Honolulu Member Dwight Mitsunaga Elevated To Fellowship

During the National AIA Convention in Orlando, AIA Honolulu celebrated one of our members being elevated to the AIA's College of Fellows.

Congratulations again to
Dwight Mitsunaga, FAIA!

The Fellowship program was developed to elevate architects who have made a significant contribution to architecture and society and who have achieved a standard of excellence in the profession. Elevation to fellowship not only recognizes the achievements of architects as individuals, but also their significant contribution to architecture and society on a national level.

Report by Shaun Roth, AIA, Hawaii State Council Representative

"I was honored to represent AIA Hawaii State Council and AIA Maui as proxy at the AIA Conference on Architecture 2017 in Orlando, Florida.

Wednesday included the Northwest & Pacific Region board meeting and caucus. At the AIA Business Meeting we listened to candidate speeches and voted on bylaw amendments and resolutions, followed by casting our votes. View report to AIA Hawaii State Council.

AIA put together an impressive line-up of tours. The three that I participated in were exceptional; a personal visit to several Nils Schweizer designed homes in old tree lined neighborhoods, the new Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, and a nature tour at the Canaveral National Seashore. The convention center in Orlando sprawls over 161 acres, so everyone was getting more than their 10,000 steps in every day. The line-up of speakers was impressive and inspirational. The meeting rooms were like ice chests. Luckily I remembered to bring shoes and long pants.

See you for A’18 in New York June 21-23!"
Shaun Roth, AIA, Hawaii State Council

Julie Lam, Assoc. AIA Received Annual Equity by Design Hackathon Scholarship

By Julie Lam, Assoc. AIA: "Receiving the annual Equity by Design Hackathon scholarship provided me with the opportunity to travel to Orlando for our AIA Convention.

During the Hackathon and throughout each of the keynote sessions (Michelle Obama, Amy Cuddy, and others), I learned about the core issues that affected our industry and the need for strong leaders to step up and advocate for change. The need to diversify and engage our resources to help women, minorities, and the underrepresented in AIA is no longer an option but a must for our field to sustain and grow in value."

Upcoming AIA Honolulu Meeting & Events

THURSDAY May 11: YAF Panel Discussion "Moving Up Within a Firm" (1 LU)

Join us for a panel discussion by licensed architects in top leadership positions discussing their experience on how they successfully earned those roles.

When/Where: Thursday, May 11, 5:30pm-7:00pm, Center for Architecture.

Bonus: Local Desserts

Discussion will include:

What did it take to become a leader in your firm? Small vs. large firm?
How to position yourself to be considered for a leadership position
Skills that are the most important for getting promoted
Advantages and disadvantages to being in a leadership position

Panel: Frank Alsup, Assoc. AIA, LEED AP BD+C, Associate, hi·arch·y LLP; Janice Li, AIA, Principal, Tadpole Studio; Tom Rudary, AIA, LEED AP, Associate, AHL & Barbara Shideler, AIA, Principal, Mason Architects, Inc.

Cost: AIA Members $20 and Non-members $25

May 18: Next GMM Program "Multimodal Transportation in Urban Honolulu" (1 LU)

When/Where: Thursday, May 18, 11:30am-1:00pm at the Center for Architecture.

Come hear about the need for multimodal transportation in Honolulu, and the current initiatives that are supporting this shift in transportation trends. View GMM May Event Flyer. Discussion will include a presentation from 3 panelists:

Ben Trevino, Bikeshare Hawai‘i
Mike Packard, City and County of Honolulu, Complete Streets Program
Melissa White, SSFM International

Cost: $20 / AIA Honolulu members & $35 / Non-Members. Lunch will be included.

Go-To-Meeting Available! For our outer island friends and those who can't attend in person.

2017 Monthly Membership Meeting Sponsors. Become a GMM Sponsor Today!

12th CANstruction® Competition - Teams Still Needed!

Help Hawaii's Foodbank Stock Their Shelves

12th Annual Canstruction® competition takes place on Saturday, September 30, 9am - 2pm at Pearlridge Center.

We look for design/build teams to take on a fun and rewarding challenge.
Show off your skills while helping stock the Hawaii Foodbank shelves.

Enter Your Team Today Entry Fee: $100 per team

2017 Theme: Browse a Library of CANstructures! Volumes of meals for our local community that seem to jump off the pages...One Can at a Time.

Mahalo CANstruction Competition Sponsors:

C & S Wholesale Grocers

Honblue / Jet Graphics

Pearlridge Center

Weekly Ad

May 11: Join Us for CEU Programs by ROCKFON+Admor (2 HSW)

Hurry! Only 5 Seats Left in Each Session - RSVP Online Here Today

May 11, 10:30am-11:30am (1 HSW):
Optimize Acoustics In Buildings: The True Sound Experience
May 11, 12pm-1pm (1 HSW):
Designing With Metal Ceilings

Presenter: Dennis Wakaluk, ROCKFON's District Sales Manager.
Questions? Email Raena Pacheco or call her at (808) 380-3895.

Local Allied Member

Welcome New Allied Member Rachael Pericas with Rinell Wood Systems

Rinell Wood Systems, Inc. has been serving Hawaii's construction industry for 40 years. They have grown to be one of the largest stocking dealers of Simpson Strong-Tie in the state. Rinell Wood Systems, Inc. also supplies a wide array of other structural and architectural products including, interior stairs, deck and rail systems, aluminum extrusions, adhesives and weatherization products.

With three generations of experience and knowledge Rinell Wood Systems, Inc. is truly a Kama'aina business.

Questions? Email Rachael Pericas, Rinell Wood Systems or call her at (808) 834-1344.

AIA Honolulu Member Update

How are Saving the Natatorium, Bruno Mars & Heineken Connected?

Fung Associates, Inc. have been working together with the National Trust on this mission for a couple of years. Now you can also help out together with Bruno Mars!

The Cities Project, Honolulu, HI
Donate Now! The National Trust for Historic Preservation and Heineken have teamed up to launch the Cities Project this May & June. National Treasures in 10 cities across the country are spotlighted as #PlacesThatMatter and the Waikīkī War Memorial Natatorium is representing Hawai‘i!

The Cities Project has partnered with the Bruno Mars 24K Magic U.S. Tour to offer fans a rare chance to earn concert tickets by supporting select projects such as the Natatorium! Contribute $150 to the Natatorium project on Indiegogo and receive a pair of upper level tickets to the Bruno Mars 24K Magic World Tour.

AIA National Updates

May 11 Webinar "Release of 2017 AIA Contract Documents" (1 LU)

AIA Honolulu Job Board

Two New Jobs Just Listed on our Job Board

Jobs are posted for 1 month. Posting fee: $25/members, $40/non-members.

NEW! Architectural Project Manager - hi.arch.y llp
NEW! Project Designer - Architectural Design & Construction, Inc.

Architectural Designer/Project Manager - KY International, Inc.
Project Engineer - Structural Engineering - Lionakis
Intermediate Architect - Guerin Glass Architects, P.C.
Project Architect - Fung Associates, Inc.
Job Captain - Fung Associates, Inc.
.....go to the AIA Honolulu Job Board for more information.

Upcoming Events in the Community

OTHER COMMUNITY EVENTS

May 10: Sustaining Places: Historic Preservation Summer Series 2017 (1 LU)
AIA Honolulu is the registered provider.
Three part series by the Historic Hawai‘i Foundation and the Chinatown Improvement District.
When/Where: Wednesday, May 10, 12pm-1pm, Lyon Associates
Topic: Facades & Storefronts: Identifying & Protecting Your Building’s Visual Presentation in a Cost Effective
Register: Register online at www.HistoricHawaii.org (advance registration recommended)

May 24: SMPS Program "Shreddn' the Digital Gnar: Personal Branding for AEC Professionals"
Impactful personal branding is essential in maintaining a relevant, memorable reputation in a sea of talented professionals.
When/Where: Wednesday, May 24, 11:45am-1pm, Center for Architecture
Register: Click here to register online with SMPS Hawaii

June 7: Pam Chambers Presentation Skills Course (Level 1)
When/Where: Wednesday, June 7-July 12, 6:00–8:30pm, Center for Architecture.
Topic: Become a more comfortable and effective speaker
Register: Email Pam Chambers or call her at (808) 377-5679.
June 14: Sustaining Places: Historic Preservation Summer Series 2017 (1 HSW)
AIA Honolulu is the registered provider.
Three part series by the Historic Hawai‘i Foundation and the Chinatown Improvement District
When/Where: Wednesday, June 14, 12pm-1pm, Lyon Associates
Topic: Improving the Performance of Historic & Existing Buildings to Save Energy and Money
Register: Register online at www.HistoricHawaii.org (advance registration recommended)

2017 Annual Sponsorship Opportunities

Become a Sponsor and Show Your Support

Tuesday, May 16, 2017

Featured Weekly Ad

May 17: Ferguson Bath, Kitchen & Lighting Gallery Expo (CEU)

You are invited to attend the Ferguson Bath, Kitchen & Lighting Gallery Expo. Manufacturer reps will be on hand to showcase new and exciting products.

RSVP: Email RSVP to Chanelle.Haleck@ferguson.com.

Online Submission Open

Start Online Submission Now - Add & Edit until June 16!

Reduced Submission Fee: $275 / Project

Submission Deadline: June 16 - At this date your submission must be fully completed and paid for.
Save the Date! Design Awards Gala, Sep. 16 at the iconic IBM Building Courtyard

Start the submission process today! Users can edit and add entries and information until the submission deadline, facilitating internal collaboration and review by your project team. View 2017 AIA Honolulu Design Awards Information for eligibility, submission requirements, project categories, jury, etc.

Student Design Awards Category: For the 2nd year we are inviting students to enter our Student Design Awards category, for a chance to recognize their achievements in the design studio.

Mahalo 2017 Design Awards Sponsors!
Become a Design Awards sponsor today!

Upcoming AIA Honolulu Meeting & Events

May 17: AIA Honolulu Housing Committee Meeting

When/Where: Wednesday, May 17, 12pm-1pm at RIM Architects, 851 Fort Street Mall.

Committee membership is open to all active AIA Honolulu members, including Allied members

This Thursday May 18: "Multimodal Transportation in Urban Honolulu" (1 LU)

When/Where: Thursday, May 18, 11:30am-1:00pm at the Center for Architecture.

Attend our GMM May event for a chance to win cool swag from our sponsors!

Come hear about the need for multimodal transportation in Honolulu, and the current initiatives that are supporting this shift in transportation trends. View GMM May Event Flyer. Discussion will include a presentation from 3 panelists:

Ben Trevino, Bikeshare Hawai‘i
Mike Packard, City and County of Honolulu, Complete Streets Program
Melissa White, SSFM International

Cost: $20 / AIA Honolulu members & $35 / Non-Members. Lunch will be included.

Go-To-Meeting Available! For our outer island friends and those who can't attend in person.

2017 Monthly Membership Meeting Sponsors. Become a GMM Sponsor Today!

12th CANstruction® Competition - Teams Still Needed!

Help Hawaii's Foodbank Stock Their Shelves

12th Annual Canstruction® competition takes place on Saturday, September 30, 9am - 2pm at Pearlridge Center.

We look for design/build teams to take on a fun and rewarding challenge.
Show off your skills while helping stock the Hawaii Foodbank shelves.

Enter Your Team Today Entry Fee: $100 per team

2017 Theme: Browse a Library of CANstructures! Volumes of meals for our local community that seem to jump off the pages...One Can at a Time.

Mahalo CANstruction Competition Sponsors:

C & S Wholesale Grocers

Honblue / Jet Graphics

Pearlridge Center

2017 Architecture Month Wrap Up

Another Successful Architecture Month to Celebrate!

AIA Honolulu had another amazing Architecture Month in April with lots of fun and educational events being offer to members and the public by AIA Honolulu and sister organizations.

We kicked of the month with our first ever very successful PechaKucha Night of Design Presentations that attracted over 100 attendees.

Next up was our very popular Architectural Firm Crawl in Downtown Honolulu with 13 participating firm's opening up the doors to +150 "crawlers". View images on Facebook.

Our popular Walking Tour was being held at the University of Hawaii at Manoa, for the first time, and was a great success with over 40 volunteers and 200 walkers who joined us for a fun day.

This year we offered two photography courses by photographers and members Jim Doyle and T.E. Garduque, FAIA. Combined over 30 people attended these amazing courses. For our Film Night we watched the documentary "Coast Modern" that was followed by an interesting round table discussion with over 60 people attending.

Mahalo to our AMAZING Architecture Month Committee, Volunteers & Sponsors!
We look forward to seeing all of you back in 2018!

AIA Honolulu Member News & Updates

AIA Honolulu EVP Abby Mundell Featured in Hawaii Home +Remodeling May Issue

Take Five! Abigail Mundell, AIA Honolulu's Executive Vice President is featured in the May issue of Hawaii Home + Remodeling. Take a moment and read "Designs on Collaboration" by Tom Kunz today.

After one year on the job, AIA Honolulu leader is making all the right connections.

Congrats to Ben Lee, FAIA on the Rio Salado 50th Reunion ASU

Congratulations to our very own Ben Lee, FAIA who got to take part of this amazing project and the"Rio Salado 50th Reunion ASU"!

Click HERE to find out more about "The Rio Salado, Tempe Town Lake, Arizona State University College of Architecture, Class of 1967-2017, 50 years". View pictures on Facebook.

In the fall of 1966, the fifth year design students of the College of Architecture at Arizona State University led by Professor Robert McConnell accepted the challenge of converting the Salt River from a dry river be to a major asset for the region. The resulting Rio Salado Project was an innovative Master Plan that envisioned an inland seaport in the desert with a navigable waterway to the Gulf of California. The project would also transform a part of the empty Salt River into an urban green belt and civic amenity. In 1999 Tempe Town Lake opened and has become a major contribution to Arizona’s development and history. View the Rio Salado Story Flyer.

Another Fun and Educational Evening with YAF - Join Us June 8

The Young Architects Forum (YAF) held a panel discussion May 11th exploring savvy career strategies about “Moving up Within a Firm.”

Not only did we enjoy coco puffs and other delicious local desserts, we talked story with Frank Alsup of hi·arch·y and Tom Rudary of ahl. about their professional journey becoming Associates in their firms. A big mahalo to all who participated. View pictures on Facebook.

Join us June 8 for a Pau Hana at Bethel Union!

The local committee of YAF meets the second Thursday of each month and serves the interests of the licensed out to ten years licensure (and the young at heart).

AIA / GCA HART Train Facility Tour Update

On May 3 our AIA/GCA Committee organized a tour of the HART Maintenance Site and Railway so our members could get a firsthand look at the completed Operations and Servicing Building (OSB) adjacent to the Leeward Community College campus.

As stated by one attending AIA Honolulu member; "The tour went great! It was such a fascinating experience to see the maintenance building and control center. We also got to see a little on how the trains work."

2017 MCAH Scholarship/Golf Tournament for AIA Member High School Children

The 20176 Mason Contractors Association of Hawaii's (MCAH) Annual Scholarship Golf Tournament benefits AIA Honolulu Members by awarding a scholarship to an AIA dependent.

Scholarship Deadline May 31: The MCAH will be awarding five (5) $2,000 scholarships to high school graduates from the State of Hawaii. Go to MCAH's website for information and online application.

MCAH Architects and Engineers Golf Tournament June 27: Help raise scholarship funds by participating in the 2017 MCAH Golf Tournament Tuesday, June 27, Pearl Country Club. 2017 Golf Tournament Registration Form Please return your completed form by June 16 to MCAH.

AIA National Updates

State Government Network (SGN) Annual Meeting June 14-15, St. Louis

Register Online! Join us for a two-day conference of fast-paced, hard-hitting ideas, education, networking, and innovative collaboration with your peers, colleagues, AEC firms, and government officials.

The meeting will take place in Westin St. Louis, MO June 14-15; 2-5pm CT

SpeakUp: AIA Advocacy & Action Event July 19-21, Denver CO

SpeakUp is the AIA’s annual legislative and political advocacy leadership event taking place July 19-21 in Denver, Colorado. This three-day event will feature workshops, role playing, and interactions with federal and state political and policy experts allowing architects to develop the skills necessary to advocate for their profession and community.

Registration is limited to only 120 participants. Click HERE for more information.

Diversity Advancement Scholarship

The Architects Foundation has awarded three additional recipients the 2017 Diversity Advancement Scholarship. The recipients are Tiffany Chang of Bellevue, WA, Omer Gorashi of Reston, VA and Louis Suarez of Pittsburgh, PA.

This scholarship highlights first- and second- year students from a minority background who intend to study in a NAAB-accredited architecture program. Each recipient of the scholarship will receive $4,000 each year for up to five years of study. The Diversity Advancement Scholarship is AIA supported, and is likely to double in size in the 2018-19 school year thanks to a 2016 gift of $1 million from the AIA.

The scholarship jury was chaired by Foundation Board member James Walbridge, AIA, of Lincoln, NE and is comprised of a diverse group of teaching professionals and practitioners of the profession. Click HERE for more information.

AIA Honolulu Job Board

Two New Jobs Just Listed on our Job Board

Jobs are posted for 1 month. Posting fee: $25/members, $40/non-members.

NEW! Project Architect - HDR
NEW! Architectural Designer/Project Manager - WhiteSpace Architects

.....go to the AIA Honolulu Job Board for more information.

Upcoming Events in the Community

OTHER COMMUNITY EVENTS

May 24: SMPS Program "Shreddn' the Digital Gnar: Personal Branding for AEC Professionals"
Impactful personal branding is essential in maintaining a relevant, memorable reputation in a sea of talented professionals.
When/Where: Wednesday, May 24, 11:45am-1pm, Center for Architecture
Register: Click here to register online with SMPS Hawaii

June 7: Pam Chambers Presentation Skills Course (Level 1)
When/Where: Wednesday, June 7-July 12, 6:00–8:30pm, Center for Architecture.
Topic: Become a more comfortable and effective speaker
Register: Email Pam Chambers or call her at (808) 377-5679.
June 14: Sustaining Places: Historic Preservation Summer Series 2017 (1 HSW)
AIA Honolulu is the registered provider.
Three part series by the Historic Hawai‘i Foundation and the Chinatown Improvement District
When/Where: Wednesday, June 14, 12pm-1pm, Lyon Associates
Topic: Improving the Performance of Historic & Existing Buildings to Save Energy and Money
Register: Register online at www.HistoricHawaii.org (advance registration recommended)
June 21: Celebrate with Lyton Construction Company
Attend a Layton Construction Company Customer/Subcontractor Appreciation Event with pupus and drinks.
When/Where: Wednesday, June 21, 4pm-6pm, Layton's Office
Register: Click Here to RSVP online with Layton.
Jul 7: Public Interest Design Workshop for Design Professionals & Community Partners
Design professionals will learn skills and methods to actively engage in "Public Interest Design" through fee-based practice.
When/Where: Friday, July 7, East-West Center, Honolulu
Register: Register online HERE! Members of AIA, ASLA, SEED: Super Early Bird (ends May 26): $150, Early Bird (ends June 16): $200 and After 16 June: $250.

2017 Annual Sponsorship Opportunities

Become a Sponsor and Show Your Support

Tuesday, May 23, 2017

Featured Weekly Ad

May 25: Join Rinell Wood Systems for a FREE Program on:
The Role of PVC in Sustainable Exterior Building Products (1 CEU)

You are invited to attend a FREE Rinell Wood Systems Lunch and Learn at the AIA Center for Architecture. View Program Flyer.

Thursday, May 25:
12pm-1pm – Rinell Wood Systems, lunch & CEU course

You will learn about the following: Understanding the chemistry of PVC / Misconceptions surrounding PVC manufacturing / Why use PVC as a building material / How to define “green” products.

Questions? Email RSVP to Rachael@rwshawaii.com.

Have a Great Memorial Weekend

AIA Honolulu will be closed on Monday, May 29!

The AIA Honolulu office will be closed on Monday, May 29 in observance of Memorial Day. Have a wonderful holiday with friends and family and remember those fallen who served bravely. For questions during this period please visit the AIA Honolulu website.

AIA NATIONAL OFFICE CLOSED: The AIA National office will also be closed and for assistance you can use their self service resources.

Online Submission Open

Start Online Submission Now - Add & Edit until June 16!

Start Online Submission(s) HERE!
Edit and add entries as needed until the submission deadline.

Reduced Submission Fee: $275 / Project

Submission Deadline: June 16 - submission must be fully completed and paid for.
Save the Date! Design Awards Gala, Sep. 16 at the iconic IBM Building Courtyard

Mahalo 2017 Design Awards Sponsors!
Become a Design Awards sponsor today

Upcoming AIA Honolulu Meeting & Events

June 1: Few Spots Available for "Get The Job" Leadership Workshop

Presenter: Howard J. Wolff, Full-Height Advice.
Cost/Session: $79 AIA Members / $97 Non-Members.

Register Online for Sessions:
June 1: Marketing Plans That Really Work
June 29: Communicating in a Way That Gets Clients to Listen
July 25: Selling Without Selling Out

June 8: Young Architects Forum (YAF) Pau Hana

Join the Young Architects Forum (YAF) for a Pau Hana at Bethel Union on Thursday, June 8, 5:30-7 pm. Meet like-minded emerging professionals in AIA and sister organizations while enjoying one of downtown Honolulu’s trendiest bar and restaurant.

The local committee of YAF meets the second Thursday of each month and serves the interests of newly licensed out to ten years licensure (and the young at heart).

Cost: Free (buy your own pupus and drinks). Please RSVP in advanced online for planning purposes.

12th CANstruction® Competition - 3 Teams Still Needed!

Help Hawaii's Foodbank Stock Their Shelves

12th Annual Canstruction® competition takes place on Saturday, September 30, 9am - 2pm at Pearlridge Center.

We look for design/build teams to take on a fun and rewarding challenge. Show off your skills while helping stock the Hawaii Foodbank shelves.

Enter Your Team Today Entry Fee: $100 per team

2017 Theme: Browse a Library of CANstructures! Volumes of meals for our local community that seem to jump off the pages...One Can at a Time.

Mahalo CANstruction Competition Sponsors:

C & S Wholesale Grocers

Honblue / Jet Graphics

Pearlridge Center

Associate AIA News

June 1: ARE Prep Session "Programming & Analysis"

Thursday, June 1, 5:30-7pm, AIA Center for Architecture.

Overview: We will be covered ARE 5.0 Programming & Analysis and the corresponding ARE 4.0 exams that we’re covering are Site Planning & Design / Programming, Planning, & Practice. We will also review the ARE 4.0 PPP vignette.

Cost: $10 for AIA/AIAS members and $20 for non-members.

2017 Jason Pettigrew Memorial ARE Scholarship Applications Open

The Jason Pettigrew Memorial ARE Scholarship recognizes significant contributions of emerging professionals and helps defray Architect Registration Examination (ARE) costs.

Run by the Architects Foundation and the AIA Center for Emerging Professionals, this scholarship is open to any Associate Members who are eligible to sit for the ARE.

Deadline: June 19. Click HERE for more information.

AIA Honolulu Member Scholarships

2017 MCAH Scholarship/Golf Tournament for AIA Member High School Children

Local Allied Member

Welcome Dan Curtis with Schluter Systems L.P

Welcome new allied member Dan Curtis with Schluter®-Systems, a firm who manufactures a full line of products uniquely designed for the installation of tile and natural stone, all of which strive to solve common problems found in tile installations, while benefiting the industry as a whole. The Schluter product line includes trim profiles, waterproofing and uncoupling membranes, floor heating systems, waterproof building panels, shower systems, and more.

A solutions-based company, Schluter®-Systems offers a host of nationwide workshops and seminars geared towards professionals of the tile industry. Schluter® also actively participates in the development of standards and specifications for ceramic tile installation through representation in industry organizations such as the Tile Council of North America (TCNA) and the Terrazzo, Tile, and Marble Association of Canada (TTMAC).

Contact: You can contact Dan Curtis by email or call him at (888) 472-4588 x 3459.

View the AIA Trust Video Overview of Resources (4 mins)

Find out about the many AIA Trust free practice resources and exclusive member and component benefit programs in this brand-new 4-minute video overview. Be sure to ask your colleagues to join you – and then you'll discover why the AIA Trust is where smart architects manage risk!

AIA's new Foresight Report and Tools

AIA's new Foresight Report offers an environmental scan looking at trends that could transform our profession. Digital copies are free for members. Download today. Two new tools are also available for members only: a PowerPoint deck with select data points to use and a strategic foresight planning workbook.

AIA National Updates

June 1: Understand the 2017 AIA Owner/Architect Agreements (1.5 HSW)

Register Online! This free webinar taking place on June 1, 2-3pm (ET) will provide insight into the newly revised 2017 Owner-Architect agreements. Presenters will also discuss the new Sustainable Projects Exhibit and explore how it can provide a positive impact on the health and safety of building occupants.

June 14-15: State Government Network (SGN) Annual Meeting, St. Louis MO

The meeting will take place in Westin St. Louis, MO June 14-15; 2-5pm CT

July 19-21: SpeakUp AIA Advocacy & Action Event, Denver CO

Register Online! SpeakUp is the AIA’s annual legislative and political advocacy leadership event taking place July 19-21 in Denver, Colorado. This three-day event will feature workshops, role playing, and interactions with federal and state political and policy experts allowing architects to develop the skills necessary to advocate for their profession and community.

Registration is limited to only 120 participants. Click HERE for more information.

Hotel reservations: Call Curtis Hotel, Denver CO at (303) 571-0300.

AIA Honolulu Job Board

One New Job + on our Job Board

Jobs are posted for 1 month. Posting fee: $25/members, $40/non-members.

NEW! Kitchen and Bath Designer - Plus Interiors/EWL
PLUS! Architectural Designer/Project Manager - 6 more jobs still listed

.....go to the AIA Honolulu Job Board for more information.

Upcoming Events in the Community

OTHER COMMUNITY EVENTS

May 24: SMPS Program "Shreddn' the Digital Gnar: Personal Branding for AEC Professionals"
Impactful personal branding is essential in maintaining a relevant, memorable reputation in a sea of talented professionals.
When/Where: Wednesday, May 24, 11:45am-1pm, Center for Architecture
Register: Click here to register online with SMPS Hawaii

May 25: The Role of PVC in Sustainable Exterior Building Products (1 LU)
Attend a Lunch & Learn by AIA Honolulu Allied Member Rinell Wood Systems
When/Where: Thursday, May 25, 12pm-1pm, Center for Architecture
Register: Email Rachael Pericas or call at (808) 834-1344

June 7: Pam Chambers Presentation Skills Course (Level 1)
When/Where: Wednesday, June 7-July 12, 6:00–8:30pm, Center for Architecture.
Topic: Become a more comfortable and effective speaker
Register: Email Pam Chambers or call her at (808) 377-5679.
June 14: Sustaining Places: Historic Preservation Summer Series 2017 (1 HSW)
AIA Honolulu is the registered provider.
Three part series by the Historic Hawai‘i Foundation and the Chinatown Improvement District
When/Where: Wednesday, June 14, 12pm-1pm, Lyon Associates
Topic: Improving the Performance of Historic & Existing Buildings to Save Energy and Money
Register: Register online at www.HistoricHawaii.org (advance registration recommended)
June 21: Celebrate with Lyton Construction Company
Attend a Layton Construction Company Customer/Subcontractor Appreciation Event with pupus and drinks.
When/Where: Wednesday, June 21, 4pm-6pm, Layton's Office
Register: Click Here to RSVP online with Layton.
Jul 7: Public Interest Design Workshop for Design Professionals & Community Partners
Design professionals will learn skills and methods to actively engage in "Public Interest Design" through fee-based practice. Instructors and special guest speakers will present in-depth case studies of the participatory processes and the outcomes of their award-winning Public Interest Design projects. Successful completion of this AIA, ASLA, & USGBC accredited workshop qualified participants for 8 HSW CEUs/PDHs and advanced online seminars leading to certification as a SEED Professional.
When/Where: Friday, July 7, East-West Center, Honolulu
Register: Register online HERE! Members of AIA, ASLA, SEED: Super Early Bird (ends May 26): $150, Early Bird (ends June 16): $200 and After 16 June: $250.

2017 Annual Sponsorship Opportunities

Become a Sponsor and Show Your Support

Tuesday, May 30, 2017

Online Submission Open

Submission Deadline is June 16!

Start Online Submission(s) TODAY!
Edit and add entries as needed until the submission deadline.

Reduced Submission Fee: $275 / Project

Submission Deadline: June 16 - submission must be fully completed and paid for.
Save the Date! Design Awards Gala, Sep. 16 at the iconic IBM Building Courtyard

Mahalo 2017 Design Awards Sponsors!
Become a Design Awards sponsor today

Upcoming AIA Honolulu Meeting & Events

THURSDAY JUNE 1: Few Spots Available for our "Get The Job" Leadership Workshop

June 8: Young Architects Forum (YAF) Pau Hana

The local committee of YAF meets the second Thursday of each month and serves the interests of newly licensed out to ten years licensure (and the young at heart).

June 15: Breakfast GMM “The Perfect Storm (Water) Rules” (LU)

When/Where: Thursday, June 15, 7:45am-10:00am at the Center for Architecture.

Join us to hear all about the C&C of Honolulu’s updated Storm Water Quality Rules that will take effect in August 2017 and have implications for project planning.

Presenters:

Randall Wakumoto, PE, head of the City and County of Honolulu Storm Water Quality Branch within the Department of Facility Maintenance, will discuss the new requirements and how sustainable storm water management can be integrated into project planning.
Brian Wolf, Project Manager of PBR Hawaii will discuss various projects their office has worked on which integrates effective design to meet current code requirement.

Cost: $20 for AIA Honolulu Members & $35 for Non-Members. Breakfast Included.

Go-To-Meeting! Available for outer island friends and those that simply can't attend in person.

2017 GMM Sponsor!
Become an AIA sponsor Today!

12th CANstruction® Competition!

Help Hawaii's Foodbank Stock Their Shelves

12th Annual Canstruction® competition takes place on Saturday, September 30, 9am - 2pm at Pearlridge Center.

We look for design/build teams to take on a fun and rewarding challenge. Show off your skills while helping stock the Hawaii Foodbank shelves.

Enter Your Team Today Entry Fee: $100 per team

2017 Theme: Browse a Library of CANstructures! Volumes of meals for our local community that seem to jump off the pages...One Can at a Time.

Mahalo CANstruction Competition Sponsors:

C & S Wholesale Grocers

Honblue / Jet Graphics

Pearlridge Center

Associate AIA News

THURSDAY JUNE 1: ARE Prep Session "Programming & Analysis"

Thursday, June 1, 5:30-7pm, AIA Center for Architecture.

Cost: $10 for AIA/AIAS members and $20 for non-members.

Deadline June 19! 2017 Jason Pettigrew Memorial ARE Scholarship

This scholarship recognizes significant contributions of emerging professionals and helps defray Architect Registration Examination (ARE) costs and is open to any Associate Members who are eligible to sit for the ARE. Deadline: June 19. Click HERE for more information.

AIA Honolulu Member Updates

May 18 GMM on Multimodal Transportation in Honolulu

During our May 18 General Membership Meeting we got to learn about the need for multimodal transportation in Honolulu, and the current initiatives that are supporting this shift in transportation trends.

Mahalo to our GMM committee, program participants and allied member Sarah Robertson with Western Window Systems for the fun swag giveaway. View pictures on Facebook.

Thank you to our three amazing panelists Ben Trevino, Bikeshare Hawai‘i, Mike Packard, City and County of Honolulu, Complete Streets Program and Melissa White, SSFM International.

Join us June 15! GMM Breakfast program on "The Perfect Storm (Water) Rules".

Community Scholarship Opportunities for Architects

Deadline May 31! 2017 MCAH Scholarship for High School Children

Deadline June 15! 2017 SAME Honolulu Scholarship Application

The Society of American Military Engineers (SAME Honolulu) is again offering scholarships to deserving high school seniors and college students who will be or are currently enrolled at a university with an accredited engineering or architecture program. View SAME 2017 Scholarship Application form. Application deadline is June 15, 2017.

Questions? Email Julie Chen, Scholarship Director, SAME Honolulu Post c/o Marketability, LLC.

AIA National Updates

Call for Committees! Join the Codes Network by June 1

The AIA Codes Network gives members a voice and a role in code development, adoption and interpretation. We encourage AIA members to apply for the International Code Council's Code Committees for 2018 Group A/2019 Group B Cycles. Application Deadline June 1. Click here for details.

Combating Climate Change: Three Priorities

With the recent release of our climate change values statement, AIA has taken a clear stand on architects' key role in finding solutions to the climate crisis. The Institute's recent commentary on climate change mitigation details three critical areas where architects can drive change: education, energy modeling, and policy advocacy.

AIA Commercial Airing on HGTV + Hulu

The new commercial is available for you to share and view here.

It will air on HGTV and Hulu 3-4 weeks in May and June, and again in the Fall for 4-5 weeks. AIA is also among the sponsors for HGTV's popular "Urban Oasis" home giveaway.

Register for Free June Contract Document Webinars

Register for June 1, 2-3pm (ET): Understand the 2017 AIA Owner/Architect Agreements (1.5 HSW). This free webinar will provide insight into the newly revised 2017 Owner-Architect agreements.
Register for June 7, 3-4pm (EDT): Explore new 2017 AIA General Conditions. This free webinar will teach you about the changes to the revised A201™–2017, General Conditions of the Contract for Construction, often called the "keystone" document and more.

Intersections Symposium: Design & Resilience @ A'18

Deadline: June 14, 2017! Architects, faculty and students are encouraged to submit their research projects for possible presentation at A'18 in NYC. Intersections - linking Education, Research and Practice will focus on design and resilience with feedback from noted architects, Billie Faircloth, Sheila Kennedy and Michael Murphy (invited). Learn more.

Register for Upcoming AIA National Conferences

Register Online! June 14-15: State Government Network (SGN) Annual Meeting, St. Louis MO. Join us for a two-day conference of fast-paced, hard-hitting ideas, education, networking, and innovative collaboration with your peers, colleagues, AEC firms, and government officials.
Register Online! July 19-21: SpeakUp AIA Advocacy & Action Event, Denver CO.
SpeakUp is the AIA’s annual legislative and political advocacy leadership event taking place July 19-21 in Denver, Colorado. This three-day event will feature workshops, role playing, and interactions with federal and state political and policy experts allowing architects to develop the skills necessary to advocate for their profession and community.
Registration is limited to only 120 participants. Click HERE for more information.
Hotel reservations: Call Curtis Hotel, Denver CO at (303) 571-0300.

AIA Honolulu Job Board

Two New Jobs + More on our Job Board

Jobs are posted for 1 month. Posting fee: $25/members, $40/non-members.

NEW! Project Architect - Ferraro Choi And Associates Ltd.
NEW! Project Engineer - Structural Engineering - Lionakis
PLUS! Five (5) more jobs listed on the board.

.....go to the AIA Honolulu Job Board for more information.

Upcoming Events in the Community

OTHER COMMUNITY EVENTS

June 7: Pam Chambers Presentation Skills Course (Level 1)
When/Where: Wednesday, June 7-July 12, 6:00–8:30pm, Center for Architecture.
Topic: Become a more comfortable and effective speaker
Register: Email Pam Chambers or call her at (808) 377-5679.
June 8: ACECH June Meeting "Accounting for Engineers & Architects"
You are welcome to attend ACECH's next General Membership Meeting.
When/Where: Thursday, June 8, 7:30am-9:30am at the Pacific Club
Topic: Accounting for Engineers & Architects (Part 2)
Register: Register here by June 1
June 14: Sustaining Places: Historic Preservation Summer Series 2017 (1 HSW)
AIA Honolulu is the registered provider.
Three part series by the Historic Hawai‘i Foundation and the Chinatown Improvement District
When/Where: Wednesday, June 14, 12pm-1pm, Lyon Associates
Topic: Improving the Performance of Historic & Existing Buildings to Save Energy and Money
Register: Register online at www.HistoricHawaii.org (advance registration recommended)
June 21: Celebrate with Lyton Construction Company
Attend a Layton Construction Company Customer/Subcontractor Appreciation Event with pupus and drinks.
When/Where: Wednesday, June 21, 4pm-6pm, Layton's Office
Register: Click Here to RSVP online with Layton.
June 27 OR 28: Workshop and Training for Water Quality Rules
Planning and Design Professionals! Learn about the recent changes in water quality rules and optionally obtain CISEC or CPESC training and certification.
When/Where: June 27 OR June 28, 8:30am-12pm | 1pm-4pm, Neal S. Blaisdell Center
Register: Email Jeff Onaga or call him at (808) 440‐0207 for more information.
Jul 7: Public Interest Design Workshop for Design Professionals & Community Partners
Design professionals will learn skills and methods to actively engage in "Public Interest Design" through fee-based practice. Instructors and special guest speakers will present in-depth case studies of the participatory processes and the outcomes of their award-winning Public Interest Design projects. Successful completion of this AIA, ASLA, & USGBC accredited workshop qualified participants for 8 HSW CEUs/PDHs and advanced online seminars leading to certification as a SEED Professional.
When/Where: Friday, July 7, East-West Center, Honolulu
Register: Register online HERE! Members of AIA, ASLA, SEED: Super Early Bird (ends May 26): $150, Early Bird (ends June 16): $200 and After 16 June: $250.
July 12: Sustaining Places: Historic Preservation Summer Series 2017 (1 HSW)

AIA Honolulu is the registered provider.
Three part series by the Historic Hawai‘i Foundation and the Chinatown Improvement District
When/Where: Wednesday, July 12, 12pm-1pm, Lyon Associates
Topic: Infrastructure: Electrical Capacity and Upgrades
Register: Register online at www.HistoricHawaii.org (advance registration recommended)

2017 Annual Sponsorship Opportunities

Become a Sponsor and Show Your Support

Tuesday, June 6, 2017

King Kamehameha Day June 12

King Kamehameha Day - AIA Honolulu Closed June 12

The AIA Honolulu office will be closed on Monday, June 12 in observance of the King Kamehameha holiday.

We will re-open for regular business on Tuesday, June 13.

For information during this period go to AIA Honolulu or the AIA National self-service help page.

Online Submission Open

EXTENDED SUBMISSION DEADLINE - NOW June 28 (Final!)

Start Online Submission(s) TODAY!
Edit and add entries as needed until the submission deadline.

Reduced Submission Fee: $275 / Project

Submission Deadline: EXTENDED! June 28 - submission must be fully completed and paid for.
Save the Date! Design Awards Gala, Sep. 16 at the iconic IBM Building Courtyard

Mahalo 2017 Design Awards Sponsors!
Become a Design Awards sponsor today

Upcoming AIA Honolulu Meeting & Events

June 8: Young Architects Forum (YAF) Pau Hana

The local committee of YAF meets the second Thursday of each month and serves the interests of newly licensed out to ten years licensure (and the young at heart).

June 10: Architectural Walking Tour with Frank Haines, FAIA

Haven't attended one of our regular Architectural Walking Tours with Frank Haines, FAIA?

Wait no longer! Frank has done this tour for over 50 years but we never know for how much longer he wants to keep going.

This is a rare architectural treat that should not be missed!

Advanced Registration Online is Required:
Saturday, June 10 from 9am-11:30am

June 15: Breakfast GMM “The Perfect Storm (Water) Rules” (HSW)

When/Where: Thursday, June 15, 7:45am-9:30am at the Center for Architecture.

Join us to hear all about the C&C of Honolulu’s updated Storm Water Quality Rules that will take effect in August 2017 and have implications for project planning.

Presenters:

Randall Wakumoto, PE, head of the City and County of Honolulu Storm Water Quality Branch within the Department of Facility Maintenance, will discuss the new requirements and how sustainable storm water management can be integrated into project planning.
Brian Wolf, Project Manager of PBR Hawaii will discuss various projects their office has worked on which integrates effective design to meet current code requirement.

Cost: $20 for AIA Honolulu Members & $35 for Non-Members. Breakfast Included.

Go-To-Meeting! Available for outer island friends and those that simply can't attend in person.

JUNE 29: "Communicating in a Way That Gets Clients to Listen"

Targeted to owners, principals, and future leaders responsible for bringing in new business

Attend next Get The Job Leadership Workshop and learn how to succeed in Hawaii's increasingly competitive marketplace. Get insights presented from successful professional service firms worldwide that can be implemented immediately. View Event Flyer.

Presenter: Howard J. Wolff, Full-Height Advice.
Cost/Session: $79 AIA Members / $97 Non-Members.

Register Online for Sessions:
June 29: Communicating in a Way That Gets Clients to Listen
July 25: Selling Without Selling Out

Order Your AIA Honolulu T-Shirt Today!

Support you local AIA Honolulu Chapter and purchase your t-shirt today! Just $20 each (S/M/L/XL).

How to order one? Stop by the Center for Architecture or email us or call at (808) 628-7243 and order yours today.

Associate AIA News

NEW! ARE 5.0 Brightwood Study Guides Available at the Center for Architecture

Available to Loan Today
Mahalo to Brightwood (former Kaplan), who generously donated one set of their brand new ARE 5.0 Study Guides to AIA Honolulu.

FREE to loan for all active AIA Honolulu members and available to non-members for a small fee.

Prefer to Purchase a Set? 20% Discounts for AIA Honolulu Members
If you prefer to purchase your own set all AIA Honolulu members receives a 20% discount on all Brightwood products, just use our discount code "AIAHI" when ordering on their website www.BrightwoodArchitecture.com or call their customer service line 877.708.2801.

Click here for AIA Honolulu discount flyer with more information.

Stay Tuned for Live Webinar with NCARB in June (1.5 LU)

We are planning another live webinar with NCARB in June and will let you know as soon as all details have been finalized and online registration opened.

AXP Supervisors & Firm Principals! This is an excellent way to learn about the AXP, ARE 5.0 and other updates to continue promoting licensure and professional development in your firms.

AXP and ARE Candidates! This session will advise you on the steps of beginning, navigating, and successfully completing the architectural licensure process.

AIA Honolulu Member Update

Congrats WhiteSpace Architects Selected as Lead Design of Waianae High’s Searider Productions

A new facility will be built for Waianae High School’s Searider Productions thanks in part to legislative appropriations totaling $10.7 million. Students and staff have outgrown the two buildings currently used for the program.

Our AIA Honolulu firm WhiteSpace Architects was selected to lead the design into construction. Architects Laura Ayers, AIA and Elyse Takashige, AIA are leading the design project. Congrats!

Click here to read the Hawaii State DOE press release for for more images.

12th CANstruction® Competition!

More Teams Needed!

12th Annual Canstruction® competition takes place on Saturday, September 30, 9am - 2pm at Pearlridge Center.

Enter Your Team Today Entry Fee: $100 per team

2017 Theme: Browse a Library of CANstructures! Volumes of meals for our local community that seem to jump off the pages...One Can at a Time.

Mahalo CANstruction Competition Sponsors:

C & S Wholesale Grocers

Honblue / Jet Graphics

Pearlridge Center

AIA National Updates

Third Annual I Look Up Film Challenge - Register by June 26

Call for filmmakers and architects to showcase architecture as a Blueprint for Better

The AIA 2017 I Look Up Film Challenge is now open for registration, inviting architects across the country to collaborate with filmmakers by highlighting projects that are changing communities for the better.

Visit http://www.ilookup.org/ to register by June 26 and submit films by August 13. Use the hashtag #ilookup to join the conversation. All films submitted by August 13 will be reviewed by an esteemed panel of judges from the media and architecture world, along with a chance to win the public’s vote. Winners will be screened in early November at the Architecture and Design Film Festival, and win cash and distribution prizes.

Architects Oppose U.S. Withdrawal from Climate Treaty

Reaffirm Commitment to Mitigating Climate Change

The AIA reaffirmed its commitment to climate change mitigation and announced it was opposing the Administration's decision to withdraw the United States as a signatory to the Paris Agreement. That accord, signed in late 2015 within the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), commits the international community to fighting harmful greenhouse gas emissions.

Please attribute to AIA President Thomas Vonier, FAIA: "The United States must remain a leader in the battle to cease harmful and needless practices that damage the planet and its climate, acting out of both environmental concerns and national economic interests. Instead of helping our economy, as the Administration contends, withdrawing from the Paris Agreement will put us behind our major global competitors." Click here for full press release.

Register for Upcoming AIA National Conferences

Register Online! June 14-15: State Government Network (SGN) Annual Meeting, St. Louis MO. Join us for a two-day conference of fast-paced, hard-hitting ideas, education, networking, and innovative collaboration with your peers, colleagues, AEC firms, and government officials.
Register Online! July 19-21: SpeakUp AIA Advocacy & Action Event, Denver CO.
SpeakUp is the AIA’s annual legislative and political advocacy leadership event taking place July 19-21 in Denver, Colorado. This three-day event will feature workshops, role playing, and interactions with federal and state political and policy experts allowing architects to develop the skills necessary to advocate for their profession and community.
Registration is limited to only 120 participants. Click HERE for more information.
Hotel reservations: Call Curtis Hotel, Denver CO at (303) 571-0300.

AIA Honolulu Job Board

Three New Jobs + More on our Job Board

Jobs are posted for 1 month. Posting fee: $25/members, $40/non-members.

NEW! Architect - Joint-Base Pearl Harbor Hickam
NEW! Revit Design and Production - Design Partners Inc.
NEW! Senior Design Architect - Design Partners Inc.
PLUS! Five (5) more jobs listed on the board.

.....go to the AIA Honolulu Job Board for more information.

Upcoming Events in the Community

OTHER COMMUNITY EVENTS

June 7: Pam Chambers Presentation Skills Course (Level 1)
When/Where: Wednesday, June 7-July 12, 6:00–8:30pm, Center for Architecture.
Topic: Become a more comfortable and effective speaker
Register: Email Pam Chambers or call her at (808) 377-5679.
June 8: ACECH June Meeting "Accounting for Engineers & Architects"
You are welcome to attend ACECH's next General Membership Meeting.
When/Where: Thursday, June 8, 7:30am-9:30am at the Pacific Club
Topic: Accounting for Engineers & Architects (Part 2)
Register: Register here by June 1
June 14: Sustaining Places: Historic Preservation Summer Series 2017 (1 HSW)
AIA Honolulu is the registered provider.
Three part series by the Historic Hawai‘i Foundation and the Chinatown Improvement District
When/Where: Wednesday, June 14, 12pm-1pm, Lyon Associates
Topic: Improving the Performance of Historic & Existing Buildings to Save Energy and Money
Register: Register online at www.HistoricHawaii.org (advance registration recommended)
June 22: Equity by Design
When/Where: Thursday, June 15, 5pm-7pm
Topic: Inspiring the Next Gen of Female Leaders - Hackathon
Register: Click here to register on Eventbrite
June 27 OR 28: Workshop and Training for Water Quality Rules
Planning and Design Professionals! Learn about the recent changes in water quality rules and optionally obtain CISEC or CPESC training and certification.
When/Where: June 27 OR June 28, 8:30am-12pm | 1pm-4pm, Neal S. Blaisdell Center
Register: Email Jeff Onaga or call him at (808) 440‐0207 for more information.
Jul 7: Public Interest Design Workshop for Design Professionals & Community Partners
Design professionals will learn skills and methods to actively engage in "Public Interest Design" through fee-based practice. Instructors and special guest speakers will present in-depth case studies of the participatory processes and the outcomes of their award-winning Public Interest Design projects. Successful completion of this AIA, ASLA, & USGBC accredited workshop qualified participants for 8 HSW CEUs/PDHs and advanced online seminars leading to certification as a SEED Professional.
When/Where: Friday, July 7, East-West Center, Honolulu
Register: Register online HERE! Members of AIA, ASLA, SEED: Super Early Bird (ends May 26): $150, Early Bird (ends June 16): $200 and After 16 June: $250.
July 12: Sustaining Places: Historic Preservation Summer Series 2017 (1 HSW)

AIA Honolulu is the registered provider.
Three part series by the Historic Hawai‘i Foundation and the Chinatown Improvement District
When/Where: Wednesday, July 12, 12pm-1pm, Lyon Associates
Topic: Infrastructure: Electrical Capacity and Upgrades
Register: Register online at www.HistoricHawaii.org (advance registration recommended)

2017 Annual Sponsorship Opportunities

Become a Sponsor and Show Your Support

Tuesday, June 13, 2017

Online Submission Open

Enter Today! Submission Deadline June 16

Start Online Submission(s) TODAY!
Edit and add entries as needed until the submission deadline.

Reduced Submission Fee: $275 / Project

Submission Deadline: June 16 - submission must be fully completed and paid for.
Save the Date! Design Awards Gala, Sep. 16 at the iconic IBM Building Courtyard

Mahalo 2017 Design Awards Sponsors!
Become a Design Awards sponsor today

Upcoming AIA Honolulu Meeting & Events

June 15: Breakfast GMM “The Perfect Storm (Water) Rules” (HSW)

When/Where: Thursday, June 15, 7:45am-9:30am at the Center for Architecture. View Event Flyer.

Hear all about the C&C of Honolulu’s updated Storm Water Quality Rules that will take effect in August 2017 and have implications for project planning.

Presenters:

Randall Wakumoto, PE, head of the City and County of Honolulu Storm Water Quality Branch within the Department of Facility Maintenance, will discuss the new requirements and how sustainable storm water management can be integrated into project planning.
Brian Wolf, Project Manager of PBR Hawaii will discuss various projects their office has worked on which integrates effective design to meet current code requirement.

Cost: $20 for AIA Honolulu Members & $35 for Non-Members. Breakfast Included.

Go-To-Meeting! Available for outer island friends and those that simply can't attend in person.

June 22: AIA Honolulu Housing Committee Meeting

This committee was created to promote the development of safe, attractive, accessible, and affordable housing. It will provide leadership, advocacy, and education to the profession and the public in matters related to housing design.

When/Where: Thursday, June 22, 12-1pm at the Center for Architecture, Honolulu.

Committee membership is open to all active AIA Honolulu members, including Allied members

JUNE 29: "Communicating in a Way That Gets Clients to Listen"

Targeted to owners, principals, and future leaders responsible for bringing in new business

Order Your AIA Honolulu T-Shirt Today!

Support you local AIA Honolulu Chapter and purchase your t-shirt today! Just $20 each (S/M/L/XL).

How to order one? Stop by the Center for Architecture or email us or call at (808) 628-7243 and order yours today.

Associate AIA News

ARE 5.0 Brightwood Study Materials at the Center for Architecture

Available to Loan Today! Brightwood's brand new ARE 5.0 Study Guides & Flashcards at the Center for Architecture.

FREE to loan for all active AIA Honolulu members and available to non-members for a small fee.

Prefer to Purchase a Set? 20% Discounts for AIA Honolulu Members Just use our discount code "AIAHI" when ordering on www.BrightwoodArchitecture.com or call them at 877.708.2801.

12th CANstruction® Competition!

Last Chance! A Few More Teams Wanted

12th Annual Canstruction® competition takes place on Saturday, September 30, 9am - 2pm at Pearlridge Center.

Enter Your Team Today Entry Fee: $100 per team

2017 Theme: Browse a Library of CANstructures! Volumes of meals for our local community that seem to jump off the pages...One Can at a Time.

Mahalo CANstruction Competition Sponsors: