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April 25 "Innovative Products & Solutions to Improve Your Design."
Earn 8 HSW, 8 GBCI Credits & 1 IDCEC

Half a Day Option Added! Can't do a full day? You can now attend either in the AM or PM and earn 4 HSW. The cost is $30 and lunch is included.

Date:  THIS Wednesday, April 25 from 7:45am- 5:30pm
Location:  Neal S. Blaisdell Center, 777 Ward Ave, Honolulu
Credits:  8 AIA/CES LUs (HSW) +  8 USGBC/GBCI (Valid for State License)

Cost:  $50 General Admission (Full Day Seminar) & $40 Group Admission (Discounted for Groups of 2 or More)

Register Online: Click HERE for more details & registration.

Save the Date! 2018 Design Symposium

2018 Design Symposium, Nov. 13-15, Honolulu

Online Registration Coming Soon!

Presented by AIA Honolulu, CSI Hawaii, HAF, AIA Hawaii State Council and the UH School of Architecture.

At the 2018 Design Symposium, some of the most creative architects, landscape architects, planners and design professionals in Hawaii and throughout the Northwest and Pacific Region will explore the theme: Building Voices: Livable Cities & Communities.

Three full days of programming:

1. Tuesday, Nov. 13: AIA Northwest & Pacific Region Leadership Summit and Annual meeting at the Center for Architecture.
   
   
2. Wednesday, Nov. 14: The 19th Annual Pacific Building Trade Expo with a robust line-up of topical seminars as well as luncheon Keynote speaker Ed Mazria, FAIA.
   
   
3. Thursday, Nov. 15: Breakfast keynote presentation followed by a half-day of interactive workshops that expand upon educational programming from the previous day. In the evening you are invited to join us for the AIA Honolulu and AIA Northwest Pacific Region Design Awards.

BECOME A PRESENTER: The Symposium Committee invites you to submit your workshop or session proposals.  The Design Symposium sessions and workshops will be held at the Hawaii Convention Center all day Wednesday, November 14, and the morning of Thursday, November 15. View our Session/Workshop Submission Form with more information on what we are looking for and how to be considered as a presenter.  Deadline is Monday, July 2, 2018 by COB.

WHY SPONSOR?  Strengthen relationships and grow your business through a sponsor partnership at the 2018 Design Symposium. This is THE annual event for leaders, decision makers and professionals from the design industry in Hawaii to set fiscal, organizational, and industry standards for Design Professionals. 2018 Design Symposium Sponsorship Prospectus coming soon! 

2018 Architecture Month in April

LAST ARCHITECTURE MONTH EVENTS!

Apr 27: Oahu Public Film Night: BIG TIME, 5:30pm-8pm

Apr 27: Oahu Public Film Night: BIG TIME, 5:30pm-8pm
The 2017 Danish documentary “BIG TIME” (1.33 minutes) will be shown at the Center for Architecture and follows Danish architect Bjarke Ingels for the seven-year period from 2009 to 2016 as he embarks on his most ambitious project yet: Two World Trade Center. In 2016, Ingels was named one of Time magazine's 100 Most Influential People.  We will end the evening with an open discussion moderated by Geoff Lewis, AIA.

Cost: Free (suggested donation at the door).

Apr 28: SOLD OUT! Architectural Walking Tour: Kaka’ako

On Saturday April 28 our Architectural Walking Tour in Kaka’ako will take place with tours starting from 3pm-4:50pm. This is a SOLD OUT event and we are looking forward to seeing all our registered walkers.

Mahalo to our committee chairs Sean Baumes, AIA and Aki Yoshida, AIA and all our wonderful volunteers, docents and tour guides that will assist during the event.

AIA Committee Meetings

AIA Honolulu committee meetings are open to all active AIA Honolulu members.

Apr 30: Land Use Ordinance Task Force Meeting

Register for Monday, April 30, 12pm-1pm!  We invite all interested members to engage in the unique opportunity to take a look at Honolulu’s current zoning code and give feedback to the city for their upcoming revisions to the land use ordinance LUO. Qualifies for 1 AIA/CES LU.

May 1: EASLA Taskforce Meeting

Register for Tuesday, May 1, 12pm-1pm!  The joint task force will work on recreating the certificate of Licensure wall certificates. Volunteers will contribute time, talent and personal resources to establish a new design and production criteria for the Hawaii license wall certificate.

May 3: Housing Committee Meeting, 12pm-1pm

Register for Thursday, May 3, 12pm-1pm! 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.

Upcoming AIA Honolulu Events

May 10: YAF's Hard Hat Tour of Ke Kilohana (1 LU)

Registration Online! Registration is limited to 30 participants (No Walk-ins).

Join the Young Architects Forum May Hard Hat Tour at Ke Kilohana in Ward Village.  Ke Kilohana is an affordable housing project in Ward Village designed by CDS International, developed by the Howard Hughes Corporation, and undergoing construction by Nordic PCL.  Ke Kilohana is a 43-story tower with 7-story parking garage and ground floor retail to be occupied by Longs CVS and is LEED Certified.

When: Thursday, May 10, 3:30 - 5 pm (earlier start time).
Cost: Members $10 / Non-members $15.

13th Canstruction Competition

Register YOUR Team for 2018 Canstruction Competition Today

Our 13th Annual Canstruction Competition will take place Saturday, Oct 6, 9am - 2pm. at Pearlridge Center - Uptown. You CAN make a difference in a child's life.

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

2018 Theme: Comic-CAN

Who CAN Participate? ALL in the Design and Building Industries can potentially participate in this community service project i.e. architects, engineers, contractors, and other design-related professionals.

Mahalo Canstruction Sponsors:

C & S Wholesale Grocers Honblue / Jet Graphics  Pearlridge Center

Mahalo Keiki Sponsor:

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May 2: Architects & Autodesk, 4-6pm at the Center for Architecture

RSVP Online Today!  Food and drink provided. View Event Flyer.

Join us for a special event featuring guest speaker Scott Davis from Autodesk for a look at the updated Autodesk family of solutions for the architectural community. Scott, along with U.S. CAD’s Aaron Wagner, will be speaking about Autodesk’s vision for the future of the AEC industry and how architects can continue to embrace new technology to stay at the forefront of the industry with Revit 2019 and the newly redesigned BIM 360 platform.

Questions? Call (808) 488-5535 or email info@uscad.com

In Partnership

Apr 23-Jun 4: "Greening Measures for Hawaii's Heritage Homes" Series

Pay $25 Per Session (1.5 HSW)

AIA Honolulu is the registered provider.

Register on Eventbrite for Any Sessions
Mondays 5:30-7:00pm at the Center for Architecture

Historic Hawai‘i Foundation, in partnership with AIA Honolulu, have developed this series to provide information, knowledge and tools to help historic homeowners reduce their homes’ carbon footprint while retaining the properties’ historic integrity. Read more.

• May 7: ENERGY: Renewable energy, conservation, solar, wind, lighting, appliances, energy incentives and your historic home
• May 21: WINDOWS: Sustainability measures to maintain/restore your historic windows
• Jun 4: LANDSCAPE: Creating a sustainable & culturally-sensitive landscape

AIA Honolulu Member Updates

PBN's 40 Under 40 Class of 2018 Introducing Kris Powers, AIA

Congratulations to our very own Kris Powers, AIA, Branch Manager/Architect with Trinity|ERD who made the Pacific Business News 40 Under 40 list. Every year PBN recognizes the best and brightest young business leaders in Hawaii with this signature awards and event. 

Join PBN in recognizing these rising stars at the Sheraton Waikiki on June 8, 2018, in the celebration. This year's theme is Secret Society, click here for event details.

Welcome Back Renewed Allied Member Lyle Carden with Martin & Chock, Inc

Martin & Chock, Inc - structural engineering, engineering research, hazard mitigation and planning. 

We are committed to development of efficient structural engineering solutions in new, existing and historic structures for our federal, state and private sector clients. 

We have unique insight into risks and vulnerabilities in a challenging multi-hazard environment, through research, building code development and hazard mitigation planning. Our people enjoy developing strong relationships with the project teams by maintaining continuity of design and coordination throughout all project phases. For 49 years, Martin & Chock has completed projects in Hawaii and the Pacific Rim, with support from our affiliated Martin offices.  Questions? Email Lyle Carden or call him at (808) 521-4513.

AIA Honolulu Job Board

2 New Jobs Just Listed - 9 Total on the AIA Honolulu Job Board

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

• RE-POSTED! Architectural Associate - Pacific Asia Design Group, Inc
• NEW! Executive Assistant - G70

• .....go to the AIA Honolulu Job Board to view all jobs listed.

AIA National Update

Architectural Billings Remain Positive in March

The American Institute of Architects (AIA) reported that architecture firm billings rose for the sixth consecutive month in March, although the pace of growth slowed modestly from February. Read more.

Overall, the AIA’s Architecture Billings Index (ABI) score for March was 51.0 (any score over 50 indicates billings growth), which still reflects a healthy business environment. While business conditions softened somewhat at firms located in the Northeast region, billings remained strong at firms located in the South and West regions.

AIA Conference on Architecture June 21-23 New York City

Register Online! Early bird rates end April 25, 2018. There’s only one architecture and design event of the year! Register now for early bird pricing and to get your top session picks. Then, book your hotel, browse travel discounts, and download the A’18 app.  Blueprint for Better Cities! At A'18 we'll explore how design cities, towns, and communities that are smarter, healthier, more equitable, and sustainable.

July 10-13: AIA State Government Network Annual Meeting, Madison, WI

Catch up on the latest policy trends and reconnect with colleagues at the annual State Government Network Conference, July 11–13 in Madison Wisconsin.

From deregulation and de-licensure, to building code rollbacks and the erosion of QBS, the past few years have brought significant challenges and opportunities. This year's conference will include hands-on work sessions, an open forum, deep-dive breakouts, and expert panels to discuss these issues and more.

Upcoming Community Events

April Hawaii Energy's Innovation Symposium

When: Thursday, April 26, 2018 from  8:00am -  4:30pm
This informational and networking event is geared towards Hawaii's business professionals to help you increase your energy savings and widen your profits. Find out more at HawaiiEnergy.com/Symposium.

• Apr 23-27: The 12th International Performance-Based Codes and Fire Safety Design Methods
  This SFPE conference provides an excellent global opportunity to address current and future trends in building and fire regulatory systems, the contribution of fire protection engineers to innovative design solutions, and the latest developments in fire modelling, risk assessment and more.
  When/Where: April 23-27, Hilton Hawaiian Village
  Register: Click here to register online.

• Apr 25: SMPS Live Webinar! Develop Your Data Collection & Maintenance Program (1 LU)
  When/Where: Wednesday, April 25, 11:45am-1pm, AIA Center for Architecture
  Speaker: Lindsay Diven is a Senior Consultant with Full Sail Partners.
  Cost: $0 SMPS Member & $25 Non-Member
  Register: Click here to register online with SMPS Hawaii
  

• May 4-5: 2018 CSI NW+W Region Conference in Girdwood Alaska
  Two Day Trade Show hosted by the Cook-Inlet CSI Chapter
  When/Where: May 4-5, Hotel Alyeska in Girdwood, Alaska
  Register: Click here to register online.

• May 10: 2018 Disability Access Conference (6 HSW)
  AIA Honolulu is the registered provider.
  When/Where: Thursday, May 10, 8am-4:30pm, Ala Moana Hotel
  Register: Click here to register online.

• May 16: Ferguson Expo (4 AIA/CES LUs)
  4th Annual Ferguson Expo where manufacturer reps will answer your questions & show new products.
  When/Where: Wednesday, May 16, 11am-8pm, 925 Kokea Street
  Lunch & Light Pupus being served.
  

2018 AIA Honolulu Annual Sponsorship Opportunities

Join Us! Start Your Sponsorship Today & Pick Your Programs

In 2018 you will see lots of new and exciting sponsorship opportunities due to our new five-year strategic plan. Support your profession and become an AIA Honolulu Annual Sponsor Today! Your options are limitless!

Become a Sponsor and Show Your Support

Annual Sponsorship! Interested in increased visibility throughout the entire year? Sign up today for 12 continuous months of benefits!  View our Sponsorship prospectus and start your partnership with AIA Honolulu today.  Sponsor Your Chapter Today & Add Your Firm Logo Here!

Email or call us at (808) 628-7245 for questions.

Mahalo Annual Sponsors

Questions? Email Camilla Nicholas, AIA Honolulu or call (808) 628-7245.

New AIA Honolulu Executive Vice President

Welcome Jacy L. Youn to AIA Honolulu (Starts May 2)

AIA Honolulu is pleased to welcome our new Executive Vice President Jacy L. Youn.  She starts tomorrow Wednesday, May 2 and we are excited to have her on board.

Jacy comes to us with a wide breadth of experience and knowledge that will suit our organization very well for today and well into the future. She was born and raised in Hawaii, has experience with association management, strategic communications, media relations, advocacy and government relations and communications, as well as a broad range of additional skills and experience.

We welcome you to stop by the Center for Architecture, call or email her in the coming weeks to get to know her better and personally welcome her to our Chapter.
Contact Information: jacy@aiahonolulu.org & (808) 628-7244.

We are also happy to inform that Abby will stay with us for awhile working with Jacy to prepare her for her new role as well as continue to work on some of the strategic plan projects in the works.  

AIA Honolulu Scholarship Recipients

Congratulations to our 2018 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:

• Branden Keola Annino (Undergraduate Student)
• Khoa Nguyen (Graduate Student)

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

Pictured (L-R): Jennifer Harada-Okino, AIA; Khoa Nguyen, 2018 Scholarship Recipient; Branden Keola Annino, 2018 Scholarship Recipient and Geoff Lewis, AIA, 2018 AIA Honolulu President.

2018 Design Symposium

Become a Presenter and/or Sponsor!

2018 Design Symposium, Nov. 13-15, Honolulu

Online Registration Coming Soon!

Presented by AIA Honolulu, CSI Hawaii, HAF, AIA Hawaii State Council and the UH School of Architecture.

At the 2018 Design Symposium, some of the most creative architects, landscape architects, planners and design professionals in Hawaii and throughout the Northwest and Pacific Region will explore the theme: Building Voices: Livable Cities & Communities.

BECOME A PRESENTER: The Symposium Committee invites you to submit your workshop or session proposals.  The Design Symposium sessions and workshops will be held at the Hawaii Convention Center all day Wednesday, November 14, and the morning of Thursday, November 15. View our Session/Workshop Submission Form with more information on what we are looking for and how to be considered as a presenter.  Deadline is Monday, July 2, 2018 by COB.

WHY SPONSOR?  Strengthen relationships and grow your business through a sponsor partnership at the 2018 Design Symposium. This is THE annual event for leaders, decision makers and professionals from the design industry in Hawaii to set fiscal, organizational, and industry standards for Design Professionals. 2018 Design Symposium Sponsorship Prospectus coming soon!

Three full days of programming:

1. Tuesday, Nov. 13: AIA Northwest & Pacific Region Leadership Summit and Annual meeting at the Center for Architecture.
   
   
2. Wednesday, Nov. 14: The 19th Annual Pacific Building Trade Expo with a robust line-up of topical seminars as well as luncheon Keynote speaker Ed Mazria, FAIA.
   
   
3. Thursday, Nov. 15: Breakfast keynote presentation followed by a half-day of interactive workshops that expand upon educational programming from the previous day. In the evening you are invited to join us for the AIA Honolulu and AIA Northwest Pacific Region Design Awards.

AIA Committee Meetings

AIA Honolulu committee meetings are open to all active AIA Honolulu members.

May 1: EASLA Taskforce Meeting

Register for Tuesday, May 1, 12pm-1pm!  The joint task force will work on recreating the certificate of Licensure wall certificates. Volunteers will contribute time, talent and personal resources to establish a new design and production criteria for the Hawaii license wall certificate.

May 3: Housing Committee Meeting, 12pm-1pm

Register for Thursday, May 3, 12pm-1pm! 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.

May 11: Land Use Ordinance Task Force Meeting

Register for Friday, May 11, 12pm-1pm!  We invite all interested members to engage in the unique opportunity to take a look at Honolulu’s current zoning code and give feedback to the city for their upcoming revisions to the land use ordinance LUO. Qualifies for 1 AIA/CES LU.

Upcoming AIA Honolulu Events

May 10: YAF's Hard Hat Tour of Ke Kilohana (1 HSW)

Registration Online! Registration is limited to 30 participants (No Walk-ins).

Join the Young Architects Forum May Hard Hat Tour at Ke Kilohana in Ward Village.  Ke Kilohana is an affordable housing project in Ward Village designed by CDS International, developed by the Howard Hughes Corporation, and undergoing construction by Nordic PCL.  Ke Kilohana is a 43-story tower with 7-story parking garage and ground floor retail to be occupied by Longs CVS and is LEED Certified.

When: Thursday, May 10, 3:30 - 5 pm (earlier start time).
Cost: Members $10 / Non-members $15.

In Partnership

May 24: Meeting of the Allied Minds: Trivia Night

Register with ASLA Hawaii!  Thursday, May 24, 5:30pm-8pm, Kouwork, 814 Ilaniwai St

The Meeting of the Allied Minds Trivia Night will be a fun and unique event for members of AIA, ASLA, APA, LICH, and NAIOP to form interdisciplinary teams and compete in a game of trivia.

You and your teammates will be challenged by trivia questions about landscape architecture, architecture, history, construction, and urban planning in Hawaii. Prizes for the winning team! Join us for a fun night of trivia, food, drinks, and collaboration.

Cost: $10 Members and $15 Non-Members!

May-June: "Greening Measures for Hawaii's Heritage Homes" Series

Pay $25 Per Session (1.5 HSW)

AIA Honolulu is the registered provider.

Register on Eventbrite for Any Sessions
Mondays 5:30-7:00pm at the Center for Architecture

Historic Hawai‘i Foundation, in partnership with AIA Honolulu, have developed this series to provide information, knowledge and tools to help historic homeowners reduce their homes’ carbon footprint while retaining the properties’ historic integrity. Read more.

• May 7: ENERGY: Renewable energy, conservation, solar, wind, lighting, appliances, energy incentives and your historic home
• May 21: WINDOWS: Sustainability measures to maintain/restore your historic windows
• Jun 4: LANDSCAPE: Creating a sustainable & culturally-sensitive landscape

June 13: Building Science Tour of the NOAA Inouye Regional Center (2 HSW)

Register with USGBC Hawaii! 
Wednesday, June 13, 10am-12pm, Daniel K. Inouye Regional Center
AIA Honolulu is the registered provider for AIA/CES LUs (HSW).

USGBC Hawaii is organizing a tour at the LEED Gold and AIA 2017 COTE Top Ten NOAA Daniel K. Inouye Regional Center. The Design Team (Ferraro Choi, HOK, and WSP) will be leading the tour highlighting some of the key building’s science innovations. They are also offering for the first time, LEED BD+C Specialty CEU credits for attendees.  View Event Flyer.

Cost: $20 USGBC Members & $30 Non Members. AIA Honolulu members will receive a $5 discount of the non-member rate when using promo code "AffiliatedOrgMembers" at check out.

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TOMORROW! May 2: Architects & Autodesk, 4-6pm at the Center for Architecture

RSVP Online Today!  Food and drink provided. View Event Flyer.

Join us for a special event featuring guest speaker Scott Davis from Autodesk for a look at the updated Autodesk family of solutions for the architectural community. Scott, along with U.S. CAD’s Aaron Wagner, will be speaking about Autodesk’s vision for the future of the AEC industry and how architects can continue to embrace new technology to stay at the forefront of the industry with Revit 2019 and the newly redesigned BIM 360 platform.

Questions? Call (808) 488-5535 or email info@uscad.com

13th Canstruction Competition

Register YOUR Team for 2018 Canstruction Competition Today

Our 13th Annual Canstruction Competition will take place Saturday, Oct 6, 9am - 2pm. at Pearlridge Center - Uptown. You CAN make a difference in a child's life.

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

2018 Theme: Comic-CAN

Who CAN Participate? ALL in the Design and Building Industries can potentially participate in this community service project i.e. architects, engineers, contractors, and other design-related professionals.

Mahalo Canstruction Sponsors:

C & S Wholesale Grocers Honblue / Jet Graphics  Pearlridge Center

Mahalo Keiki Sponsor:

AIA Honolulu Job Board

1 New Job Just Listed - 10 Total on the AIA Honolulu Job Board

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

NEW! Project Architect - Healthcare (Honolulu) - Lionakis

• .....go to the AIA Honolulu Job Board to view all jobs listed.

AIA National Update

May 3: Webinar for Best Practices for Editing Documents

Register Online! Thursday, May 3 from 8am-9am HST | Free

Learn tips and tricks to the online service and ask an expert your questions. Attend a live webinar to learn helpful tips and tricks when using the AIA Contract Documents online service, including editing offline, avoiding common formatting issues, setting your document editing preferences, automating project data input, and much more!

ABI Panel Opportunity for Firm Leaders

The Architecture Billings Index is a recognized leading economic indicator, and AIA is looking for firm leaders to join our panel. Through this monthly survey, members will have the chance to lend their voice and contribute to the ABI.  Join the panel >

AIA/AGC/CC Economic Webcast

Register!  With construction activity flourishing, the webcast will disclose what economists in the construction industry expect for the months ahead. ConstructConnect's complimentary May 10 Webcast, featuring three of the sector's top economists, is specifically designed to help you navigate through the uncertainty.

The free webcast is open to all. AIA members are eligible to receive 1.5 AIA CEU credits.

Architectural Hiring and the Economy

Are there enough architects to meet the needs of profession in its current state?

The article “How Many Architects Does Our Economy Need?,” published in Architect Magazine, addresses the staffing challenges architects face in a changing economy. In evaluating the relationship between construction activity and architectural positions, it concludes that the gap between existing architectural staff and the number required to handle current workloads is at a historic low. The findings also show that architectural staff will have to grow by 25,000 to handle the growth in the construction industry and replace those who have left the workforce.

Upcoming Community Events

• May 16: Ferguson Expo (4 AIA/CES LUs)
  4th Annual Ferguson Expo where manufacturer reps will answer your questions & show new products.
  When/Where: Wednesday, May 16, 11am-8pm, 925 Kokea Street
  Lunch & Light Pupus being served.
  

2018 AIA Honolulu Annual Sponsorship Opportunities

Join Us! Start Your Sponsorship Today & Pick Your Programs

In 2018 you will see lots of new and exciting sponsorship opportunities due to our new five-year strategic plan. Support your profession and become an AIA Honolulu Annual Sponsor Today! Your options are limitless!

Become a Sponsor and Show Your Support

Annual Sponsorship! Interested in increased visibility throughout the entire year? Sign up today for 12 continuous months of benefits!  View our Sponsorship prospectus and start your partnership with AIA Honolulu today.  Sponsor Your Chapter Today & Add Your Firm Logo Here!

Email or call us at (808) 628-7245 for questions.

Mahalo Annual Sponsors

Questions? Email Camilla Nicholas, AIA Honolulu or call (808) 628-7245.

2018 Design Symposium

Become a Presenter and/or Sponsor!

2018 Design Symposium, Nov. 13-15, Honolulu

Online Registration Coming Soon!

Presented by AIA Honolulu, CSI Hawaii, HAF, AIA Hawaii State Council and the UH School of Architecture.

At the 2018 Design Symposium, some of the most creative architects, landscape architects, planners and design professionals in Hawaii and throughout the Northwest and Pacific Region will explore the theme: Building Voices: Livable Cities & Communities.

BECOME A PRESENTER: The Symposium Committee invites you to submit your workshop or session proposals.  The Design Symposium sessions and workshops will be held at the Hawaii Convention Center all day Wednesday, November 14, and the morning of Thursday, November 15. View our Session/Workshop Submission Form with more information on what we are looking for and how to be considered as a presenter.  Deadline is Monday, July 2, 2018 by COB.

WHY SPONSOR?  Strengthen relationships and grow your business through a sponsor partnership at the 2018 Design Symposium. This is THE annual event for leaders, decision makers and professionals from the design industry in Hawaii to set fiscal, organizational, and industry standards for Design Professionals. 2018 Design Symposium Sponsorship Prospectus coming soon!

Three full days of programming:

1. Tuesday, Nov. 13: AIA Northwest & Pacific Region Leadership Summit and Annual meeting at the Center for Architecture.
   
   
2. Wednesday, Nov. 14: The 19th Annual Pacific Building Trade Expo with a robust line-up of topical seminars as well as luncheon Keynote speaker Ed Mazria, FAIA.
   
   
3. Thursday, Nov. 15: Breakfast keynote presentation followed by a half-day of interactive workshops that expand upon educational programming from the previous day. In the evening you are invited to join us for the AIA Honolulu and AIA Northwest Pacific Region Design Awards.

AIA Committee Meetings

AIA Honolulu committee meetings are open to all active AIA Honolulu members.

May 11: Land Use Ordinance Task Force Meeting

Register for Friday, May 11, 12pm-1pm!  We invite all interested members to engage in the unique opportunity to take a look at Honolulu’s current zoning code and give feedback to the city for their upcoming revisions to the land use ordinance LUO. Qualifies for 1 AIA/CES LU. View the LUO Taskforce web portal with meeting information.

May 14: EASLA Taskforce Meeting

Register for Monday, May 14, 12pm-1pm!  The joint task force will work on recreating the certificate of Licensure wall certificates. Volunteers will contribute time, talent and personal resources to establish a new design and production criteria for the Hawaii license wall certificate.

AIA Honolulu Programs

May 12: Architectural Walking Tour - 5 Spots Still Available!

Haven't attended one of our regular Architectural Walking Tours with AIA Honolulu?  This is a fun architectural treat that should not be missed.

Advanced Registration Online is Required:

Saturday, May 12 from 9am-11:30am

The tour is of downtown Honolulu through the eyes of an architect from 9am-11:30am (check in 8:45am) starting at the Center for Architecture.

May 17: General Membership Meeting
A Dialogue with John Hara, FAIA & Joe Ferraro, FAIA on What Makes Good Design

Register Online! Thursday, May 17, 11:30am-1:00pm, Center for Architecture

John Hara, FAIA: Since 1970, John Hara’s practice has been devoted to the planning and design of sites and buildings which continue to re-define the contemporary language of Hawaiian architectural traditions.  Among other honors, in 2015, John was awarded the AIA Northwest and Pacific Region Medal of Honor, and most recently in 2017, received the AIA Hawaii State Council / HAF Medal of Honor.

Joe Ferraro, FAIA LEED AP: Vice President and President Elect of AIA Honolulu, Joe co-founded Ferraro Choi And Associates, a leading sustainable design architectural, interior design, and research firm. The firm’s office is located in the historic IBM Building was certified LEED CI Platinum in August of 2011. Recent projects include UH Information Technology Center, the UH Culinary Institute of the Pacific on Diamond Head, and the NOAA Inouye Regional Center on Ford Island, Pearl Harbor.

AIA/CES: Qualifies for 1 AIA/CES LU

Cost:  $20 AIA Members; $30 Non-members (Includes lunch). Please RSVP by May 16, 12pm.

In Partnership

May 23: USGBC Pau Hana with Eric Corey Freed In Partnership with AIA Honolulu
An Optimistic Report from the Dystopian, Apocalyptic World of 2030

Register Online! Wednesday, May 23, 5:30pm-7:30 pm, Center for Architecture

In the last decade, carbon levels increased 20 parts per million (from 380 to 403), the population grew by one billion, global temperature increased by half a degree Celsius, and 25 percent more people moved into our cities.

The world is rapidly changing and will be a very different place by 2030.  In this talk, we’ll explore dozens of disparate trends in technology, sustainability and the construction industry and connect the dots to get a glimpse into how we can save the world AND save our businesses at the same time.  You’ll learn how to stack emerging trends to forecast opportunities in the green building space. Read more. 

Speaker:  Eric Corey Freed is an award-winning architect, author, and global speaker.  As Sustainability Disruptor for Morrison Hershfield, he identifies solutions to problems most teams didn't know were holding them back.

Cost: $10 AIA/USGBC Members and $20 Non Members.

May 24: Meeting of the Allied Minds: Trivia Night

Register with ASLA Hawaii!  Thursday, May 24, 5:30pm-8pm, Kouwork, 814 Ilaniwai St

The Meeting of the Allied Minds Trivia Night will be a fun and unique event for members of AIA, ASLA, APA, LICH, and NAIOP to form interdisciplinary teams and compete in a game of trivia.

You and your teammates will be challenged by trivia questions about landscape architecture, architecture, history, construction, and urban planning in Hawaii. Prizes for the winning team! Join us for a fun night of trivia, food, drinks, and collaboration.

Cost: $10 Members and $15 Non-Members!

Two More Sessions! "Greening Measures for Hawaii's Heritage Homes" Series

Pay $25 Per Session (1.5 HSW)

AIA Honolulu is the registered provider.

Register on Eventbrite for Any Sessions
Mondays 5:30-7:00pm at the Center for Architecture

Historic Hawai‘i Foundation, in partnership with AIA Honolulu, have developed this series to provide information, knowledge and tools to help historic homeowners reduce their homes’ carbon footprint while retaining the properties’ historic integrity. Read more.

• May 21: WINDOWS: Sustainability measures to maintain/restore your historic windows
• June 4: LANDSCAPE: Creating a sustainable & culturally-sensitive landscape

Jun 13: Building Science Tour of the NOAA Inouye Regional Center (2 HSW)

Register with USGBC Hawaii! 
Wednesday, June 13, 10am-12pm, Daniel K. Inouye Regional Center
AIA Honolulu is the registered provider for AIA/CES LUs (HSW).

USGBC Hawaii is organizing a tour at the LEED Gold and AIA 2017 COTE Top Ten NOAA Daniel K. Inouye Regional Center. The Design Team (Ferraro Choi, HOK, and WSP) will be leading the tour highlighting some of the key building’s science innovations. They are also offering for the first time, LEED BD+C Specialty CEU credits for attendees.  View Event Flyer.

Cost: $20 USGBC Members & $30 Non Members. AIA Honolulu members will receive a $5 discount of the non-member rate when using promo code "AffiliatedOrgMembers" at check out.

13th CANstruction® Competition - Teams Still Needed!

Help Hawaii's Foodbank Stock Their Shelves

Our 13th Annual Canstruction Competition will take place Saturday, Oct 6, 9am - 2pm. at Pearlridge Center - Uptown. You CAN make a difference in a child's life.

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

2018 Theme: Comic-CAN

Who CAN Participate? ALL in the Design and Building Industries can potentially participate in this community service project i.e. architects, engineers, contractors, and other design-related professionals.

Mahalo Canstruction Sponsors:

	C & S Wholesale Grocers Honblue / Jet Graphics  Pearlridge Center
Mahalo Keiki Sponsors:

New Local Allied Members

Welcome Morgan Hawley with AED Institute of America.

AED Institute is a local distributor of Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs), accessories, and an American Heart Association training center. We can assist you with everything you need to make your business, school, or home, heart safe. With the new AED law in Hawaii, we can assist with purchasing your AEDs, servicing existing AEDs, and annual training, to ensure compliance. We strive to provide the absolute best customer service and aloha. We carry AEDs and accessories on-island for quick and easy purchasing and can price match our competitors.  Our goal is to prepare you in the event of a cardiac emergency. View PDF Flyer.

Questions? Email Morgan Hawley, Director of Operations, AED Institute of America or call at 808.440.8988.

Welcome Eamonn Kinsella with Allana Buick & Bers, Inc. 

Allana Buick & Bers, Inc. (ABBAE) is a leading Architectural Engineering firm with over 31 years of experience specializing in making buildings perform better. Our core expertise and strengths are in all exterior façade trades, curtain wall and glazing, roofing and waterproofing, HVAC and plumbing, energy efficiency, structural engineering, and construction management. We perform investigation, testing, engineering design, and prepare construction documents for both remedial and new construction projects. For both new construction and existing buildings, our services result in making buildings perform better by making them longer lasting with lower operating costs, and by reducing risk during construction. 
 
Questions? Email Eamonn Kinsella, Director, Business Development for the Hawaii Division or 808-691-0959. 

Program Update

A Recap of the Case for the BArch in Hawaii with Daniel Friedman, FAIA

On Thursday, April 19th, over fifty members of the design community came together for a discussion led by Dean Daniel Friedman, FAIA to learn about the positive impact an accredited Bachelor of Architecture degree from the University of Hawaii would have on our community.

After the successful results of the NAAB accreditation visit at the UH SoA were presented to attendees, lots of dialogue on the BArch took place, ultimately concluding in widespread support of the BArch among attendees.

Following this discussion, AIA members, students, faculty and allied professions are encouraged to continue the momentum of the conversation.

Please email Brent Tokita, AIA, Hawaii State Council President-Elect for more information.

AIA Honolulu Job Board

3 New Jobs Just Listed - 12 Total on the AIA Honolulu Job Board

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

• NEW! Job Captain - Talent HR Solutions
• NEW! Project Architect/Project Manager - AHL
• NEW! Job Captain Honolulu - AHL

• .....go to the AIA Honolulu Job Board to view all jobs listed.

AIA National Update

May 10: AIA/AGC/CC Economic Webcast

Register!  With construction activity flourishing, the webcast will disclose what economists in the construction industry expect for the months ahead. ConstructConnect's complimentary May 10 Webcast, featuring three of the sector's top economists, is specifically designed to help you navigate through the uncertainty.

The free webcast is open to all. AIA members are eligible to receive 1.5 AIA CEU credits.

Architectural Hiring and the Economy

Are there enough architects to meet the needs of profession in its current state?

The article “How Many Architects Does Our Economy Need?,” published in Architect Magazine, addresses the staffing challenges architects face in a changing economy. In evaluating the relationship between construction activity and architectural positions, it concludes that the gap between existing architectural staff and the number required to handle current workloads is at a historic low. The findings also show that architectural staff will have to grow by 25,000 to handle the growth in the construction industry and replace those who have left the workforce.

Upcoming Community Events

• May 11: Environmental + Interior Design Portfolio Exhibition
  Environmental + Interior Design at Chaminade University of Honolulu will have their graduating students exhibit work on the Chaminade campus. 
  When/Where: Fri, May 11, 5:30-8pm, Chaminade University
  Cost: Free

• May 15: CSI Event - Augmented Reality for Architecture & Construction
  Learn more about the history and capabilities of Augmented Reality and demo the Microsoft HoloLens at this presentation
  When/Where: Tuesday, May 15, 5pm, The Pacific Club
  Register: Click here for registration form. Reservation required. Limit 30.

• May 16: Ferguson Expo (4 AIA/CES LUs)
  4th Annual Ferguson Expo where manufacturer reps will answer your questions & show new products.
  When/Where: Wednesday, May 16, 11am-8pm, 925 Kokea Street
  Lunch & Light Pupus being served.
  

2018 AIA Honolulu Annual Sponsorship Opportunities

Join Us! Start Your Sponsorship Today & Pick Your Programs

In 2018 you will see lots of new and exciting sponsorship opportunities due to our new five-year strategic plan. Support your profession and become an AIA Honolulu Annual Sponsor Today! Your options are limitless!

Become a Sponsor and Show Your Support

Annual Sponsorship! Interested in increased visibility throughout the entire year? Sign up today for 12 continuous months of benefits!  View our Sponsorship prospectus and start your partnership with AIA Honolulu today.  Sponsor Your Chapter Today & Add Your Firm Logo Here!

Email or call us at (808) 628-7245 for questions.

Mahalo Annual Sponsors

Questions? Email Camilla Nicholas, AIA Honolulu or call (808) 628-7245.

Featured Weekly Ad

SHADE Summer Institute Events Schedule & City LAB Announcement

• SHADE Summer Institute Calendar of Events (June - August). View Flyer.
  
  
• June 14: River Walk Community Design Workshop, 5-7PM at City LAB.  Please come and share your ideas to improve our River Walk - which includes the College Walk, Sun-Yat-Sen Mall and Aala Park areas. View Flyer.
  
  
• Community Design Workshop: SHADE City LAB at 
  850 Richards Street, Suite 300 (events and design co-working)

2018 Design Symposium

Become a Presenter for the 2018 Design Symposium
Nov. 13-15, Honolulu, HI

Presented by AIA Honolulu, CSI Hawaii, HAF, AIA Hawaii State Council and the UH School of Architecture.

At the 2018 Design Symposium, some of the most creative architects, landscape architects, planners and design professionals in Hawaii and throughout the Northwest and Pacific Region will explore the theme: Building Voices: Livable Cities & Communities.

BECOME A PRESENTER: The Symposium Committee invites you to submit your workshop or session proposals.  The Design Symposium sessions and workshops will be held at the Hawaii Convention Center all day Wednesday, Nov. 14, and the morning of Thursday, Nov. 15.

View our Session/Workshop Submission Form with more information on what we are looking for and how to be considered as a presenter.  Deadline is Monday, July 2, 2018 by COB.

Three Days of Programming:

1. Tuesday, Nov. 13: AIA Northwest & Pacific Region Leadership Summit and Annual meeting at the Center for Architecture.
   
2. Wednesday, Nov. 14: The 19th Annual Pacific Building Trade Expo with a robust line-up of topical seminars as well as luncheon. Keynote speaker Ed Mazria, FAIA.
   
3. Thursday, Nov. 15: Breakfast keynote presentation followed by a half-day of interactive workshops that expand upon educational programming from the previous day. In the evening you are invited to join us for the AIA Honolulu and AIA Northwest Pacific Region Design Awards. 

AIA Honolulu Programs

STARTS TOMORROW JUNE 13, 12PM
3-Part Professional Development Workshop Series (6 Total CEUs)

AIA Honolulu Professional Development Committee Presents....

Gain insight into the critical topics that impact AEC firms. This Professional Development workshop series will feature sessions on wealth strategy, liability, and Human Resources from leaders in their fields.  View Event Flyer.

Register Below for 3-Part Series!
Wednesday Sessions, 12pm-2pm, AIA Center for Architecture:
We strongly recommended to attend ALL 3 sessions for best learning experience and value.

1. June 13:  Major Liability Issues for Design Professionals to Watch out For (2 LUs)
   Presenter: Harvey Lung, Senior Partner, Bays Lung Rose & Holma
   
   
2. June 27:  Business Succession, Tax and Retrirement Planning for Owners of AEC Firms (2 LUs)
   Presenters: Marko Mijuskovic, MBA, CExP (Certified Bus. Exit Planner) Sr. Partner, Wealth Strategy Partners and Mike Hicks, owner of Hicks Pension
   
   
3. July 25:  Managing a Multi-Generational Workforce (2 LUs)
   Presenter: Janina Abiles, Manager of Client HR Training and Products at ProService Hawaii

All costs include lunch | 2 AIA LU credits provided per session

• Series (3 sessions):  $80 AIA Members / $110 Non-Members / $50 Students
• Session:  $30 AIA Members / $40 Non-Members / $20 Students

June 14: General Membership Meeting
What Makes Good Design Part 2: Emerging Professionals

Register Online! Thursday, June 14, 11:30am-1:00pm, Center for Architecture

Get some awesome swag giveaways donated by Procore.

“What makes good design, great architecture?” Is a presumptive question to ask. Good Design can make our human-created world better. It can make it better in a social and an environmental sense. Architecture should be neither weird nor boring, neither alien nor alienating, neither wasteful nor wanting in the qualities that make us human. It should be good!  Come listen to Andrew Tang; Deirdre Stearns, AIA and Bundit Kanisthakhon talk about.....

1) The "foundation" of their early years which may have contributed to their process in design of good buildings.
2) Education and exposure to "Architect Heros" and how that influenced their practice.
3) Principals, ideas, and elements which influence their designs such as the client, budget, program etc.
4) Experience working abroad and how that influenced their approach towards design.

AIA/CES: Qualifies for 1 AIA/CES LU

Cost:  $20 AIA Members; $30 Non-members (Includes lunch). Please RSVP by June 13, 12pm.

June 14: YAF Pau Hana at Smith & Kings

RSVP Online! Thursday, June 14, 5:30pm-7pm, Smith & Kings, 69 N. King St., Honolulu 

Come network with your professional peers and build new relationships with colleagues from the up and coming generation of leaders in Hawaii’s design and construction industry! 

Cost: Free (Individuals purchase food and beverage)

The Bowling with Boss's event at Aiea Bowl had to be moved to July 12th due to scheduling conflicts. The good news is, you now have more time to convince your boss to join you! It's sponsored by Subaru, so its free. Space will be limited to 25 YAF and 25 bosses.

Associate AIA News

Apply today for the ARE Scholarship (Deadline July 11)

Learn more and apply online.

Architects Foundation is now accepting applications for the 2018 Jason Pettigrew Memorial ARE Scholarship. 
The scholarship recognizes the significant contributions of emerging professionals in the early stages of their careers by defraying the costs associated with the Architect Registration Exam (ARE). The scholarship also pays tribute to our late friend and colleague, Jason Pettigrew. Recipients will receive funds to cover the cost of the ARE exams, as well as study materials. 

In Partnership

June 20 : SMCA Hawaii Presents A Special Technical Session by Eli P. Howard, III

Register with SMCA Hawaii! Deadline to Register June 12.

Wednesday, June 20, 2:30-4:30pm, Honolulu Country Club

SMACNA’s Architectural Sheet Metal Manual will be the background for this presentation that will cover the many aspects required for a cost effective, architecturally pleasing project.

Cost:  $20 AIA & SMCA Members / $30 Non-Members.

AIA Honolulu Updates

2018 AIA Conference on Architecture June 21-23

Getting Around for the A'18 in New York City

If you will be attending the 2018 AIA Conference on Architecture June 21-23 in New York we want to highlight that, for the first time, many of the sessions and events will take place at various venues spread around the city.

Event Locations:

• Architecture Expo & CE - Jacob K. Javits Convention Center
• Keynotes - Radio City Music Hall (ticket holders)
• Pro Series & CE - John L. Tishman Auditorium, The New School
• ArchiTalks & CE - Hilton Midtown
• The Party! - Hammerstein Ballroom

Make sure you give yourself plenty of time to walk, bike or ride (subway, bus, uber) between the different locations.  AIA National has done the research for you so take a look at the Getting Around web page.

Proposed AIA Convention 2018 Resolutions

Representatives from AIA Honolulu will attend the AIA National Conference on Architecture in New York City on June 21-23. While there, they will vote on 2018 proposed resolutions as part of the 2018 Official Delegate Information Booklet.  Resolutions that may affect your chapter include titling of allied members, a plan to partner with components to encourage diversity and a study on the challenges of building emerging professional membership.

Call for 2019-2020 At-Large Representatives  

Each year, the AIA Strategic Council has the opportunity to elect as many as five At-large Representatives to the Council, to serve two-year terms.

For the 2019-2020 term, the Council is seeking in particular, interest from individuals who embody points of view not already represented on the Council; for example, representatives from related professions, the public, governmental bodies, etc. Click here for more information and for how to apply.

Architecture Firm Billings Strengthen  

The American Institute of Architects (AIA) is reporting that architecture firm billings rose for the seventh consecutive month, with the pace of growth in April increasing modestly from March.

Overall, the AIA’s Architecture Billings Index (ABI) score for April was 52.0 (any score over 50 is billings growth), which indicates the business environment continues to be healthy for architecture firms despite continued labor shortages, growing inflation in building materials costs and rising interest rates. The ABI also revealed that business conditions remained strong at firms located in the West, while billings softened slightly at Midwest firms.  Read More.

Number of U.S. Architects on the Rise 

Every year, NCARB requests the number of architects and reciprocal licenses from each of its jurisdictions—which include all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Guam, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

The 2017 Survey of Architectural Registration Boards indicates architects in the United States rose to 113,554, a three percent increase since 2016. Compared to the population, there is one architect for every 2,900 people in the United States.

The number of architects has risen over 10 percent since 2008, while the total U.S. population has risen 8 percent, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Read more.

AIA Honolulu Job Board

7 Jobs Listed on our Job Board

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

• Project Architect - Honolulu - Lionakis
•  Project Designer - Collaborative Studio LLC
• Senior Architecture Designer - WATG
• Project Designer - WATG

• .....go to the AIA Honolulu Job Board to view all jobs listed.

Upcoming Community Events

• June 15: APA HI: 2018 Legislation Affecting Land Use and Planning
  David Arakawa will be speaking about recent legislation that affects land use and the planning profession and will offer a behind the scenes look at the legislative process. Come prepared to ask questions! 
  When/Where: Friday, June 15, 12pm-1pm, AIA Center for Architecture
  Register:  Click here to register online with APA HI

• June 23: UHSAAA 27th Annual Business Meeting & Installation Dinner
  Enjoy the view from the 37th floor of the Hilton Waikiki Beach Hotel over a gourmet 4-course dinner paired with local and imported beers. We'll review the 2017-18 year, install our new officers, as well as honor our past legacy that has made the organization what it is today. 
  When/Where: June 23, 6pm-9pm, Hilton Waikiki Beach Hotel
  Cost: $65 Members, $70 General
  Register: Click here to buy tickets

2018 AIA Honolulu Annual Sponsorship Opportunities

Join Us! Start Your Sponsorship Today & Pick Your Programs

In 2018 you will see lots of new and exciting sponsorship opportunities due to our new five-year strategic plan. Support your profession and become an AIA Honolulu Annual Sponsor Today! Your options are limitless!

Become a Sponsor and Show Your Support

Annual Sponsorship! Interested in increased visibility throughout the entire year? Sign up today for 12 continuous months of benefits!  View our Sponsorship prospectus and start your partnership with AIA Honolulu today.  Sponsor Your Chapter Today & Add Your Firm Logo Here!

Email or call us at (808) 628-7245 for questions.

60th AIA Honolulu Design Awards

Time to submit your project(s) for the 60th AIA Honolulu Design Awards!

Click HERE to Start Your Online Submission!  The AIA Honolulu Design Awards is Hawaii’s oldest program of its type, held annually since 1958.  Projects submitted by local AIA members will be judged on their merit by a distinguished jury.  The Design Awards Gala will take place on Nov. 15 at the historic Bishop Museum.

Deadlines: Submissions completed, paid for and submitted online by August 3
 
Submission Fee: Same Low Fee! $275 for Built and Unbuilt Projects
 
2018 AIA Honolulu Design Awards Information: Read our 2018 AIA Honolulu Design Awards Information (PDF) for detailed eligibility, submission requirements, project categories, awards and jury information.

New for 2018 Submission Process

• USGBC Hawaii Sustainability Award (Optional):  For 2018, our Built Projects can also compete for the USGBC Hawaii Sustainability Award.  To enter, you need to complete the stated submission requirements in our detailed information.
• Updated Submission Requirements: This year we have also updated our submission requirements for the Project Narrative and Jury Upload (view above link) to match the AIA Northwest Pacific Region Awards. This will make it easier for you to apply for both awards.

2018 Design Awards Jury: We are excited to again welcome an out of state jury, provided to us by AIA Seattle, who will judge our awards, together with the past President of AIA Honolulu. Stay tuned for jury introduction.
 
Start the Submission Process Early: Start now and get familiar with the new submission requirements and Cadmium platform.  Users can edit and add entries until the submission deadline, facilitating internal collaboration and review, by your entire project team.

Mahalo 2018 Design Awards Sponsors!

Become one of our Design Awards sponsors today!

2018 Design Symposium

Become a Presenter at the 2018 Design Symposium
Nov. 13-15, Honolulu, HI

Presented by AIA Honolulu, CSI Hawaii, HAF, AIA Hawaii State Council and the UH School of Architecture.

At the 2018 Design Symposium, some of the most creative architects, landscape architects, planners and design professionals in Hawaii and throughout the Northwest and Pacific Region will explore the theme: Building Voices: Livable Cities & Communities.

BECOME A PRESENTER: The Symposium Committee invites you to submit your workshop or session proposals.  The Design Symposium sessions and workshops will be held at the Hawaii Convention Center all day Wednesday, Nov. 14, and the morning of Thursday, Nov. 15.

View our Session/Workshop Submission Form with more information on what we are looking for and how to be considered as a presenter.  Deadline is Monday, July 2, 2018 by COB.

Three Days of Programming:

1. Tuesday, Nov. 13: AIA Northwest & Pacific Region Leadership Summit and Annual meeting at the Center for Architecture.
   
2. Wednesday, Nov. 14: The 19th Annual Pacific Building Trade Expo with a robust line-up of topical seminars as well as luncheon. Keynote speaker Ed Mazria, FAIA.
   
3. Thursday, Nov. 15: Breakfast keynote presentation followed by a half-day of interactive workshops that expand upon educational programming from the previous day. In the evening you are invited to join us for the AIA Honolulu and AIA Northwest Pacific Region Design Awards. 

AIA Honolulu Programs

JUNE 27: PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SERIES, 12PM
Business Succession, Tax, and Retirement Planning for owners of AEC Firms

AIA Honolulu Professional Development Committee Presents....

Register Online Today! Wednesday, June 27, 12-2pm, Center for Architecture.

Gain insight into the critical topics that impact AEC firms.

Crucial Tax, Financial, and Business Succession Planning will be discussed for owners or potential owners of AEC firms. View Event Flyer.

Presenters: Marko Mijuskovic, MBA, CExP (Certified Bus. Exit Planner) Sr. Partner, Wealth Strategy Partners and Mike Hicks, owner of Hicks Pension

THIRD SESSION...... 

• July 25:  Managing a Multi-Generational Workforce (2 LUs)
  Presenter: Janina Abiles, Manager of Client HR Training and Products at ProService Hawaii

Cost:  $30 AIA Members | $40 Non-Members | $20 Students (includes lunch)

July 11: Congressional Candidate Forum

Register Online with BIA-Hawaii! 2018 Industry Congressional Candidate Forum Wednesday, July 11, 5:30pm, Dole Cannery.

Meet all our six candidates, learn about their positions on issues impacting the construction industry here in Hawaii, and what they plan to do to support our industry if elected into Congress. Dan Cooke will act as the moderator. View Flyer.

The candidates will take pre-qualified but also unscripted questions from the audience, and we will try to seat one candidate at each of the organizations tables, for even more interaction opportunity.

July 12: YAF's Bowling with Bosses!

FREE! RSVP is NOW OPEN! Thursday, July 12th, 6:00 – 8:00 pm *Later start time 

Registration includes two hours of bowling, shoe rental, heavy pupu, and non-alcoholic drinks. The event is sponsored by Subaru Hawaii, so it's free for all who attend! 

You're invited to the Young Architects Forum (YAF) Bowling with Bosses event at Aiea Bowl. Come out and enjoy a night of fun and friendly competition with your peers and bosses alike. This is a great chance to network with upper management and owners of local firms and colleagues from the industry. To attend this event all attendees must register for themselves and their boss. 

Space is limited to 25 YAFers and 25 bosses, so you must register in advance to guarantee a spot. Walk-ins will not be permitted.

Associate AIA News

Apply today for the ARE Scholarship (Deadline July 11)

Learn more and apply online.

Architects Foundation is now accepting applications for the 2018 Jason Pettigrew Memorial ARE Scholarship. 
The scholarship recognizes the significant contributions of emerging professionals in the early stages of their careers by defraying the costs associated with the Architect Registration Exam (ARE). The scholarship also pays tribute to our late friend and colleague, Jason Pettigrew. Recipients will receive funds to cover the cost of the ARE exams, as well as study materials. 

AIA National

AIA Launches Film Challenge

WASHINGTON – June 18, 2018 – The AIA has launched its fourth annual film challenge as part of the AIA’s “Blueprint for Better” campaign, an initiative that highlights the collaborative work of architects and civic leaders to solve some of the biggest issues facing cities today.

AIA is launching its film challenge along with the premiere of its new film, “Caño Martin Peña: A Blueprint for Better,” which depicts the rebuilding efforts of an architect and community leader in Puerto Rico following last year’s devastating Hurricane Maria that left more than three million people without power. AIA will debut the film at the AIA Conference on Architecture 2018 this Thursday.

Similar to AIA’s film, participants in the film challenge should produce, shoot and edit a three to five-minute documentary to tell a story about architects working with civic and community leaders to make a positive impact on their cities and towns.  Submissions for the film challenge—due by 11:59 p.m. PDT on Monday, Aug. 27.

Complete details are available on AIA’s Film Challenge website. Films from previous film challenge finalists can be watched online.  

AIA Honolulu Program Updates

Pictures from June GMM and YAF Pau Hana

Last week we had two great events organized by AIA Honolulu committees.

On June 14 our General Membership Meeting "What Makes Good Design Part 2: Emerging Professionals" took place at the Center for Architecture. This time we had the great honor to listen to Andrew Tang; Deirdre Stearns, AIA and Bundit Kanisthakhon as they discussed about “What makes good design, great architecture” View images.

Our second event was a Pau Hana organized by our Young Architects Forum (YAF) at Smith & Kings. This was a fun get-together and networking opportunity for their peers. This is a fantastic way to build new relationships with colleagues from the up and coming generation of leaders in Hawaii’s design and construction industry! View image.

AIA Honolulu Job Board

2 New Jobs Listed on our Job Board

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

• NEW! Administrative Assistant - RIM Architects
• NEW! Senior Project Manager | Architect - Trinity | ERD

• Project Architect - Honolulu - Lionakis
• Project Designer - Collaborative Studio LLC
• Senior Architecture Designer - WATG
• Project Designer - WATG

• .....go to the AIA Honolulu Job Board to view all jobs listed.

Upcoming Community Events

• June 23: UHSAAA 27th Annual Business Meeting & Installation Dinner
  Enjoy the view from the 37th floor of the Hilton Waikiki Beach Hotel over a gourmet 4-course dinner paired with local and imported beers. We'll review the 2017-18 year, install our new officers, as well as honor our past legacy that has made the organization what it is today. 
  When/Where: June 23, 6pm-9pm, Hilton Waikiki Beach Hotel
  Cost: $65 Members, $70 General
  Register: Click here to buy tickets

2018 AIA Honolulu Annual Sponsorship Opportunities

Join Us! Start Your Sponsorship Today & Pick Your Programs

In 2018 you will see lots of new and exciting sponsorship opportunities due to our new five-year strategic plan. Support your profession and become an AIA Honolulu Annual Sponsor Today! Your options are limitless!

Become a Sponsor and Show Your Support

Annual Sponsorship! Interested in increased visibility throughout the entire year? Sign up today for 12 continuous months of benefits!  View our Sponsorship prospectus and start your partnership with AIA Honolulu today.  Sponsor Your Chapter Today & Add Your Firm Logo Here!

Email or call us at (808) 628-7245 for questions.

60th AIA Honolulu Design Awards

Submit your project(s) for the 60th AIA Honolulu Design Awards!

Click HERE to Start Your Online Submission!  The AIA Honolulu Design Awards is Hawaii’s oldest program of its type, held annually since 1958.  Projects submitted by local AIA members will be judged on their merit by a distinguished jury.  The Design Awards Gala will take place on Nov. 15 at the historic Bishop Museum.

Deadlines: Submissions completed, paid for and submitted online by August 3
 
Submission Fee: Same Low Fee! $275 for Built and Unbuilt Projects
 
2018 AIA Honolulu Design Awards Information: Read our 2018 AIA Honolulu Design Awards Information (PDF) for detailed eligibility, submission requirements, project categories, awards and jury information.

New for 2018 Submission Process

• USGBC Hawaii Sustainability Award (Optional):  For 2018, our Built Projects can also compete for the USGBC Hawaii Sustainability Award.  To enter, you need to complete the stated submission requirements in our detailed information.
• Updated Submission Requirements: This year we have also updated our submission requirements for the Project Narrative and Jury Upload (view above link) to match the AIA Northwest Pacific Region Awards. This will make it easier for you to apply for both awards.

2018 Design Awards Jury: We are excited to again welcome an out of state jury, provided to us by AIA Seattle, who will judge our awards, together with the past President of AIA Honolulu. Stay tuned for jury introduction.
 
Start the Submission Process Early: Start now and get familiar with the new submission requirements and Cadmium platform.  Users can edit and add entries until the submission deadline, facilitating internal collaboration and review, by your entire project team.

Mahalo 2018 Design Awards Sponsors!

Become one of our Design Awards sponsors today!

AIA Honolulu Programs

JUNE 27: PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SERIES, 12PM
Business Succession, Tax, and Retirement Planning for owners of AEC Firms

AIA Honolulu Professional Development Committee Presents....

Register Online Today! Wednesday, June 27, 12-2pm, Center for Architecture.

Gain insight into the critical topics that impact AEC firms.

Crucial Tax, Financial, and Business Succession Planning will be discussed for owners or potential owners of AEC firms. View Event Flyer.

Presenters: Marko Mijuskovic, MBA, CExP (Certified Bus. Exit Planner) Sr. Partner, Wealth Strategy Partners and Mike Hicks, owner of Hicks Pension

THIRD SESSION...... 

• July 25:  Managing a Multi-Generational Workforce (2 LUs)
  Presenter: Janina Abiles, Manager of Client HR Training and Products at ProService Hawaii

Cost:  $30 AIA Members | $40 Non-Members | $20 Students (includes lunch)

July 11: Congressional Candidate Forum

Register Online with BIA-Hawaii! 2018 Industry Congressional Candidate Forum Wednesday, July 11, 5:30pm, Dole Cannery.

Meet all our six candidates, learn about their positions on issues impacting the construction industry here in Hawaii, and what they plan to do to support our industry if elected into Congress. Dan Cooke will act as the moderator. View Flyer.

The candidates will take pre-qualified but also unscripted questions from the audience, and we will try to seat one candidate at each of the organizations tables, for even more interaction opportunity.

July 12: YAF's Bowling with Bosses!

FREE! RSVP is NOW OPEN! Thursday, July 12th, 6:00 – 8:00 pm *Later start time 

Registration includes two hours of bowling, shoe rental, heavy pupu, and non-alcoholic drinks. The event is sponsored by Subaru Hawaii, so it's free for all who attend! 

You're invited to the Young Architects Forum (YAF) Bowling with Bosses event at Aiea Bowl. Come out and enjoy a night of fun and friendly competition with your peers and bosses alike. This is a great chance to network with upper management and owners of local firms and colleagues from the industry. To attend this event all attendees must register for themselves and their boss. 

Space is limited to 25 YAFers and 25 bosses, so you must register in advance to guarantee a spot. Walk-ins will not be permitted.

AIA Honolulu Member Update

Michael Ka’ainoni, AIA Featured on AIA National Website

Our very own AIA Honolulu member Michael Ka’ainoni, AIA has been featured on the AIA National website.  

As a Native Hawaiian and mentor, Michael Ka’ainoni encourages diverse experiences and knowledge gathering to expand architects' ideas about what design can be.

Michael Ka’ainoni, AIA, is a project architect at Alakea Design Group in Honolulu, Hawaii.  Mike represents the diversity of the entire AIA community; not necessarily because of his cultural background but because of his unique thoughts on mentorship. Click HERE to read the article.

AIA National Updates

2018 AIA Conference on Architecture in New York City

About 60 members from AIA Honolulu and the rest of the nation made their way to New York City last week to learn, network and further their professional development at the 2018 AIA Conference on Architecture. In addition to conference events, representatives from AIA Honolulu attended the annual business meeting where they heard from candidates for AIA National office and voted on bylaws and resolutions. 

A bylaws amendment allowing for members to apply for emeritus status if they have at least 25 years of membership but do not meet the 15 consecutive years of membership passed.

After much passionate debate and a business meeting that extended well beyond its allotted time, several resolutions calling for studies on emerging professionals, representation of minority women in leadership roles in AIA and the structure of AIA’s regions passed.  Click HERE for more information on adopted bylaws amendments and resolutions.

Newly elected officers (see above images L-R):
2019 First Vice President/2020 President-elect:
L.Jane Frederick FAIA

2019-2020 Secretary
Jason Winters, AIA

2019-2021 At-large Director
Jessica Sheridan, AIA

NCARB Releases New Report On Diversity in Architecture  

The National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB) has released new data outlining the current state of diversity within the field of architecture. The results indicate that while diversity among licensure candidates is improving, the rate at which non-white individuals are abandoning their pursuit of licensure remains high. In addition, gender equity remained largely unchanged over the past year, though women are still underrepresented in the field. Click HERE to see the full details of the report.

Architecture Firm Billings Strengthen  

Architecture firm billings grew in May, marking the eighth consecutive month of solid growth, according to a new report today from The American Institute of Architects (AIA).

Overall, the AIA’s Architecture Billings Index (ABI) score for May was 52.8 (any score over 50 is billings growth), which shows that demand for services from architecture firms continues to be healthy. The ABI also indicated that business conditions remain strong at firms located in the South and West, while growth in billings was modest at firms in the Northeast and Midwest. Click HERE for more information.

AIA Honolulu Job Board

3 Re-Posted Jobs Listed on our Job Board

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

• Re-Posted! Project Designer - WATG
• Re-Posted! Senior Architecture Designer - WATG
• Re-Posted! Architectural Associate - Pacific Asia Design Group, Inc

• Administrative Assistant - RIM Architects
• Senior Project Manager | Architect - Trinity | ERD
• Project Architect - Honolulu - Lionakis
• Project Designer - Collaborative Studio LLC

• .....go to the AIA Honolulu Job Board to view all jobs listed.

2018 AIA Honolulu Annual Sponsorship Opportunities

Join Us! Start Your Sponsorship Today & Pick Your Programs

In 2018 you will see lots of new and exciting sponsorship opportunities due to our new five-year strategic plan. Support your profession and become an AIA Honolulu Annual Sponsor Today! Your options are limitless!

Become a Sponsor and Show Your Support

Annual Sponsorship! Interested in increased visibility throughout the entire year? Sign up today for 12 continuous months of benefits!  View our Sponsorship prospectus and start your partnership with AIA Honolulu today.  Sponsor Your Chapter Today & Add Your Firm Logo Here!

Email or call us at (808) 628-7245 for questions.

Happy Fourth of July

AIA Honolulu Closed Tomorrow in Observance of Fourth of July

The AIA Honolulu office will be closed on Wednesday, July 4th in observance of Independence Day.  We will return to work on Thursday, July 5th.  We wish all our members a Safe and Happy Holiday!

Need Assistance? For questions please visit www.aiahonolulu.org.

AIA National  is closed and will reopen Thursday, July 5 at 8:30 am ET.  If you need assistance during that time, please visit their self-service help page.

2018 Design Symposium

Presenter Deadline Extended Until July 27!

2018 Design Symposium, Nov. 13-15, Honolulu

Presented by AIA Honolulu, CSI Hawaii, HAF, AIA Hawaii State Council and the UH School of Architecture.

At the 2018 Design Symposium, some of the most creative architects, landscape architects, planners and design professionals in Hawaii and throughout the Northwest and Pacific Region will explore the theme: Building Voices: Livable Cities & Communities.

BECOME A PRESENTER: The Symposium Committee invites you to submit your workshop or session proposals.  The Design Symposium sessions and workshops will be held at the Hawaii Convention Center all day Wednesday, November 14, and the morning of Thursday, November 15. View our Session/Workshop Submission Form with more information on what we are looking for and how to be considered as a presenter.  Extended Deadline is Friday, July 27, 2018 by COB.

BECOME A SPONSOR: Strengthen relationships and grow your business through a sponsor partnership at the 2018 Design Symposium. This is THE annual event for leaders, decision makers and professionals from the design industry in Hawaii to set fiscal, organizational, and industry standards for Design Professionals.

• View the 2018 Design Symposium Sponsorship Prospectus

Mahalo Design Symposium Sponsor

60th AIA Honolulu Design Awards

Submit your project(s) for the 60th AIA Honolulu Design Awards!

Submissions Deadline is Friday, August 3, 5pm!
The AIA Honolulu Design Awards is Hawaii’s oldest program of its type, held annually since 1958.  Projects submitted by local AIA members will be judged on their merit by a distinguished jury.  The Design Awards Gala will take place on Nov. 15 at the historic Bishop Museum.

• Click HERE to Start Your Online Submission! Start now and get familiar with the new submission requirements and Cadmium platform.  Users can edit and add entries until the submission deadline.
   
  Submission Fee: Same Low Fee! $275 for Built and Unbuilt Projects

• Read our 2018 AIA Honolulu Design Awards Information (PDF) for detailed eligibility, submission requirements, project categories, awards and jury information.

New for 2018 Submission Process

• USGBC Hawaii Sustainability Award (Optional):  For 2018, our Built Projects can also compete for the USGBC Hawaii Sustainability Award.  To enter, you need to complete the stated submission requirements in our detailed information.
• Updated Submission Requirements: This year we have also updated our submission requirements for the Project Narrative and Jury Upload (view above link) to match the AIA Northwest Pacific Region Awards. This will make it easier for you to apply for both awards.

2018 Design Awards Jury: We are excited to again welcome an out of state jury, provided to us by AIA Seattle, who will judge our awards, together with the past President of AIA Honolulu. Stay tuned for jury introduction.

Mahalo 2018 Design Awards Sponsors!

Become one of our Design Awards sponsors today!

AIA Committee Meetings

AIA Honolulu committee meetings are open to all active AIA Honolulu members.

July 5: Housing Committee Meeting, 12pm-1pm

Register for Thursday, July 5, 12pm-1pm! 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.

In case you missed it! Land Use Ordinance (LUO) Task Force Report to the DPP

Last week we sent a flash where you could view the report produced by the AIA Honolulu LUO Task Force documenting their efforts and summarizing their recommendations to the City and to the consultant team responsible for guiding this process forward.  Email comments or questions to Tom Rudary, AIA or Deirdre Stearns, AIA.

One piece of the report still in need of attention is the section discussing LUO Article 9, Special District Regulations. The Task Force plans to hold a follow-up meeting (tentatively scheduled for mid- to late-July), but needs insight from AIA members who have done work in one or more of Honolulu’s designated special districts and have recommended changes to Article 9 based on their experience. 

AIA Honolulu Programs

July 11: Congressional Candidate Forum

Register Online with BIA-Hawaii! 2018 Industry Congressional Candidate Forum Wednesday, July 11, 5:30pm, Dole Cannery Ballroom.

Meet all our six candidates, learn about their positions on issues impacting the construction industry here in Hawaii, and what they plan to do to support our industry if elected into Congress. Dan Cooke will act as the moderator. View Flyer.

The candidates will take pre-qualified but also unscripted questions from the audience, and we will try to seat one candidate at each of the organizations tables, for even more interaction opportunity.

July 12: YAF's Bowling with Bosses!

FREE! RSVP STILL OPEN! Thursday, July 12th, 6:00 – 8:00 pm *Later start time 

Registration includes two hours of bowling, shoe rental, heavy pupu, and non-alcoholic drinks. The event is sponsored by Subaru Hawaii, so it's free for all who attend! 

You're invited to the Young Architects Forum (YAF) Bowling with Bosses event at Aiea Bowl. Come out and enjoy a night of fun and friendly competition with your peers and bosses alike. This is a great chance to network with upper management and owners of local firms and colleagues from the industry. To attend this event all attendees must register for themselves and their boss. 

Space is limited to 25 YAFers and 25 bosses, so you must register in advance to guarantee a spot. Walk-ins will not be permitted.

Jul 25: PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SERIES, 12PM
Managing a Multi-Generational Workforce (2 AIA/CES LUs)

 AIA Honolulu Professional Development Committee Presents....

Register Online Today! Wednesday, July 25, 12-2pm, Center for Architecture.

Gain an awareness of similarities and differences between generations, strategies for addressing the HR needs for each group and an understanding of the compliance issues associated with multi-generational issues in the workplace and how to respond.

Presenter: Janina Abila, Manager of Client HR Training and Products at ProService Hawaii

Cost:  $30 AIA Members | $40 Non-Members | $20 Students (includes lunch)

View Images from Past Professional Development Session 2

View images from our Professional Development Session 2

"Business Succession, Tax, and Retirement Planning for owners of AEC Firms" presented by Marko Mijuskovic, MBA, CExP (Certified Bus. Exit Planner) Sr. Partner, Wealth Strategy Partners and Mike Hicks, owner of Hicks Pension

View images on AIA Honolulu's Facebook.

AIA Conference Update

2018 AIA Conference on Architecture in New York City

By Louis Fung, AIA, President, AIA Hawaii State Council

Amazing, exhilarating and overwhelming are the most common remarks that I gathered from people at the AIA Convention in New York City, June 20 - 23.  The shear amount of people attending, workshops, tours, events and sight-seeing opportunities is simply unprecedented. Hawaii marked an impressive presence with more than 60 members at the Big Apple. This year’s events were organized so that participants would have opportunities to explore various key places in the city, such as the Radio City Music Hall, the New School, etc. View images on Facebook.

At the Northwest and Pacific Region business meeting, Geoffrey Lewis, President of AIA Honolulu, made an excellent presentation for the November Region Symposium in Honolulu. Although the AIA Annual Business Meeting went quite a bit over time, many great resolutions were passed as benefits for our nearly 100,000 members.

Most who frequently attend the AIA convention enjoy moments to connect with old friends, classmates and AIA leaders, aside from the vast selection of workshops and tours. As people often say, "we come to the meetings and stay for the people."

As I conclude this brief report of the A’18 Convention, I also conclude my term as President of AIA Hawaii. It’s been a great honor to have served AIA and to have met and worked with so many great people. See you all again in Vegas!

MAHALO Louis Fung, AIA from AIA Honolulu for your incredible work on the AIA Hawaii State Council!

AIA Honolulu & Member Update

AIA Architectural Walking Tour Selected “Best Historic Walking Tour”

Our AIA Honolulu Architectural Walking Tour was selected “Best Historic Walking Tour” in Honolulu Magazine’s July, “Best of Honolulu” issue. Take a look at their current issue for the write up.

Congratulations to our amazing volunteer architects who continued Frank Haines, FAIA legacy and made sure visitors and locals alike could continue to enjoy this popular walking tour. 

Mahalo Walking Tour Committee: Glenn Mason, FAIA, Brenda Lowrey, AIA, Ernie Endrina, Purnima McCutcheon, AIA and Ann Yoklavich, Assoc. AIA

BWA Design LLC Promotes Three Employees

Local architectural firm Benjamin Woo Architects just announced they will operate as BWA Design LLC dba Benjamin Woo Architects starting this month. They also promoted three employees to partner and one to senior associate.

Congrats to Masato Tochika, Intl. Assoc. AIA who has been promoted from senior project manager to president. Before moving to Hawaii 20 years ago, Tochika spent over 10 years in Tokyo and brings a contemporary design style blending Hawaii’s local culture and environment.  Also, Benjamin Woo, founder of Benjamin Woo Architects, has been named chairman of the firm. Click HERE for the full press release.

AIA Honolulu Job Board

1 Job Re-Posted & 7 Total on our Job Board

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

• Re-Posted! Project Architect - Honolulu - Lionakis

• Project Designer - WATG
• Senior Architecture Designer - WATG
• Architectural Associate - Pacific Asia Design Group, Inc

• .....go to the AIA Honolulu Job Board to view all jobs listed.

Upcoming Community Events

• July 12: Consentino Center Hawaii Opening Night
  Opening Night & Launch Event New Silestone Eternal Collection. View Event Flyer.
  When/Where: Thursday, July 12, 4-7pm, 2678 Kilihau St.
  Register: Click here to RSVP or call (808) 427-5192.

• July 25: SMPS Hawaii: The Role of Hawaiian Culture in Marketing, Planning, Design & Development
  Join us as Ramsay Taum, Cultural Sustainability Planner at PBR Hawaii & Associates shares his insights on the Role of Hawaiian Culture in Marketing, Planning, Design & Development.  
  When/Where: Wednesday, July 25, 11:30am-1:30pm, Plaza Club
  Cost: $35 SMPS Members / $55 Non-Members
  Register: Click here to register online.

2018 AIA Honolulu Annual Sponsorship Opportunities

Join Us! Start Your Sponsorship Today & Pick Your Programs

In 2018 you will see lots of new and exciting sponsorship opportunities due to our new five-year strategic plan. Support your profession and become an AIA Honolulu Annual Sponsor Today! Your options are limitless!

Become a Sponsor and Show Your Support

Annual Sponsorship! Interested in increased visibility throughout the entire year? Sign up today for 12 continuous months of benefits!  View our Sponsorship prospectus and start your partnership with AIA Honolulu today.  Sponsor Your Chapter Today & Add Your Firm Logo Here!

Email or call us at (808) 628-7245 for questions.

2018 Design Symposium

Presenter Deadline Extended Until July 27!

2018 Design Symposium, Nov. 13-15, Honolulu

Presented by AIA Honolulu, CSI Hawaii, HAF, AIA Hawaii State Council and the UH School of Architecture.

At the 2018 Design Symposium, some of the most creative architects, landscape architects, planners and design professionals in Hawaii and throughout the Northwest and Pacific Region will explore the theme: Building Voices: Livable Cities & Communities.

BECOME A PRESENTER: The Symposium Committee invites you to submit your workshop or session proposals.  The Design Symposium sessions and workshops will be held at the Hawaii Convention Center all day Wednesday, November 14, and the morning of Thursday, November 15. View our Session/Workshop Submission Form with more information on what we are looking for and how to be considered as a presenter.  Extended Deadline is Friday, July 27, 2018 by COB.

BECOME A SPONSOR: Strengthen relationships and grow your business through a sponsor partnership at the 2018 Design Symposium. This is THE annual event for leaders, decision makers and professionals from the design industry in Hawaii to set fiscal, organizational, and industry standards for Design Professionals.

• View the 2018 Design Symposium Sponsorship Prospectus

Mahalo Design Symposium Sponsor

60th AIA Honolulu Design Awards

Submit your project(s) for the 60th AIA Honolulu Design Awards!

Submissions Deadline is Friday, August 3, 5pm

The AIA Honolulu Design Awards is Hawaii’s oldest program of its type, held annually since 1958.  Projects submitted by local AIA members will be judged on their merit by a distinguished jury.  The Design Awards Gala will take place on Nov. 15 at the historic Bishop Museum.

• Click HERE to Start Your Online Submission! Start now and get familiar with the new submission requirements and Cadmium platform.  Users can edit and add entries until the submission deadline.
   
  Submission Fee: Same Low Fee! $275 for Built and Unbuilt Projects

• Read our 2018 AIA Honolulu Design Awards Information (PDF) for detailed eligibility, submission requirements, project categories, awards and jury information.

New for 2018 Submission Process

• USGBC Hawaii Sustainability Award (Optional):  For 2018, our Built Projects can also compete for the USGBC Hawaii Sustainability Award.  To enter, you need to complete the stated submission requirements in our detailed information.
• Updated Submission Requirements: This year we have also updated our submission requirements for the Project Narrative and Jury Upload (view above link) to match the AIA Northwest Pacific Region Awards. This will make it easier for you to apply for both awards.

2018 Design Awards Jury: We are excited to again welcome an out of state jury, provided to us by AIA Seattle, who will judge our awards, together with the past President of AIA Honolulu.

Mahalo 2018 Design Awards Sponsors!

Become one of our Design Awards sponsors today!

AIA Honolulu Programs

TOMORROW! July 11: Congressional Candidate Forum

Register Online with BIA-Hawaii! 2018 Industry Congressional Candidate Forum Wednesday, July 11, 5:30pm, Dole Cannery Ballroom.

Meet all our six candidates, learn about their positions on issues impacting the construction industry here in Hawaii, and what they plan to do to support our industry if elected into Congress. Dan Cooke will act as the moderator. View Flyer.

The candidates will take pre-qualified but also unscripted questions from the audience, and we will try to seat one candidate at each of the organizations tables, for even more interaction opportunity.

July 12: YAF's Bowling with Bosses!

FREE! RSVP STILL OPEN! Thursday, July 12th, 6:00 – 8:00 pm *Later start time 

Registration includes two hours of bowling, shoe rental, heavy pupu, and non-alcoholic drinks. The event is sponsored by Subaru Hawaii, so it's free for all who attend! 

You're invited to the Young Architects Forum (YAF) Bowling with Bosses event at Aiea Bowl. Come out and enjoy a night of fun and friendly competition with your peers and bosses alike. This is a great chance to network with upper management and owners of local firms and colleagues from the industry. To attend this event all attendees must register for themselves and their boss. 

Space is limited to 25 YAFers and 25 bosses, so you must register in advance to guarantee a spot. Walk-ins will not be permitted.

July 19: General Membership Meeting
What Makes Good Design Part 3: Developers (1 LU)

Register Online! Thursday, July 19, 11:30am-1:00pm, Center for Architecture

Part 3 of a 3 Part Series! Join us for a panel discussion with three of Honolulu's developers to discuss their views on what makes good design. View GMM flyer.

Presenters:  
Doug Johnstone, Senior Vice President with the Howard Hughes Corporation; Arnulfo Castillo, D.Arch, AIA, LEED AP, Director with the Capital Program Management Department, Kamehameha Schools and Steve Piper, Former Director of Physical Plant at Punahou Schools.

Cost:  $20 AIA Members; $30 Non-members (Includes lunch). Please RSVP by June 18, 12pm.

Jul 25: PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SERIES, 12PM
Managing a Multi-Generational Workforce (2 AIA/CES LUs)

 AIA Honolulu Professional Development Committee Presents....

Register Online Today! Wednesday, July 25, 12-2pm, Center for Architecture.

Gain an awareness of similarities and differences between generations, strategies for addressing the HR needs for each group and an understanding of the compliance issues associated with multi-generational issues in the workplace and how to respond.

Presenter: Janina Abila, Manager of Client HR Training and Products at ProService Hawaii

Cost:  $30 AIA Members | $40 Non-Members | $20 Students (includes lunch)

AIA Honolulu Job Board

6 Jobs Posted on our Job Board

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

• Project Architect - Honolulu - Lionakis
• Project Designer - WATG
• Senior Architecture Designer - WATG
• Architectural Associate - Pacific Asia Design Group, Inc

• .....go to the AIA Honolulu Job Board to view all jobs listed.

Upcoming Community Events

• July 12: Consentino Center Hawaii Opening Night
  Opening Night & Launch Event New Silestone Eternal Collection. View Event Flyer.
  When/Where: Thursday, July 12, 4-7pm, 2678 Kilihau St.
  Register: Click here to RSVP or call (808) 427-5192.

• July 25: SMPS Hawaii: The Role of Hawaiian Culture in Marketing, Planning, Design & Development
  Join us as Ramsay Taum, Cultural Sustainability Planner at PBR Hawaii & Associates shares his insights on the Role of Hawaiian Culture in Marketing, Planning, Design & Development.  
  When/Where: Wednesday, July 25, 11:30am-1:30pm, Plaza Club
  Cost: $35 SMPS Members / $55 Non-Members
  Register: Click here to register online.

2018 AIA Honolulu Annual Sponsorship Opportunities

Join Us! Start Your Sponsorship Today & Pick Your Programs

In 2018 you will see lots of new and exciting sponsorship opportunities due to our new five-year strategic plan. Support your profession and become an AIA Honolulu Annual Sponsor Today! Your options are limitless!

Become a Sponsor and Show Your Support

Annual Sponsorship! Interested in increased visibility throughout the entire year? Sign up today for 12 continuous months of benefits!  View our Sponsorship prospectus and start your partnership with AIA Honolulu today.  Sponsor Your Chapter Today & Add Your Firm Logo Here!

Email or call us at (808) 628-7245 for questions.

2018 Design Symposium

10 More Days!
Presenter Deadline Extended Until July 27!

2018 Design Symposium, Nov. 13-15, Honolulu

Presented by AIA Honolulu, CSI Hawaii, HAF, AIA Hawaii State Council and the UH School of Architecture.

At the 2018 Design Symposium, some of the most creative architects, landscape architects, planners and design professionals in Hawaii and throughout the Northwest and Pacific Region will explore the theme: Building Voices: Livable Cities & Communities.

BECOME A PRESENTER: The Symposium Committee invites you to submit your workshop or session proposals.  The Design Symposium sessions and workshops will be held at the Hawaii Convention Center all day Wednesday, November 14, and the morning of Thursday, November 15. View our Session/Workshop Submission Form with more information on what we are looking for and how to be considered as a presenter.  Extended Deadline is Friday, July 27, 2018 by COB.

BECOME A SPONSOR: Strengthen relationships and grow your business through a sponsor partnership at the 2018 Design Symposium. This is THE annual event for leaders, decision makers and professionals from the design industry in Hawaii to set fiscal, organizational, and industry standards for Design Professionals.

• View the 2018 Design Symposium Sponsorship Prospectus

Mahalo Design Symposium Sponsor

60th AIA Honolulu Design Awards

Submit your project(s) for the 60th AIA Honolulu Design Awards!

Submissions Deadline is Friday, August 3, 5pm

The AIA Honolulu Design Awards is Hawaii’s oldest program of its type, held annually since 1958.  Projects submitted by local AIA members will be judged on their merit by a distinguished jury.  The Design Awards Gala will take place on Nov. 15 at the historic Bishop Museum.

• Click HERE to Start Your Online Submission! Start now and get familiar with the new submission requirements and Cadmium platform.  Users can edit and add entries until the submission deadline.
   
  Submission Fee: Same Low Fee! $275 for Built and Unbuilt Projects

• Read our 2018 AIA Honolulu Design Awards Information (PDF) for detailed eligibility, submission requirements, project categories, awards and jury information.

New for 2018 Submission Process

• USGBC Hawaii Sustainability Award (Optional):  For 2018, our Built Projects can also compete for the USGBC Hawaii Sustainability Award.  To enter, you need to complete the stated submission requirements in our detailed information.
• Updated Submission Requirements: This year we have also updated our submission requirements for the Project Narrative and Jury Upload (view above link) to match the AIA Northwest Pacific Region Awards. This will make it easier for you to apply for both awards.

2018 Design Awards Jury: We are excited to again welcome an out of state jury, provided to us by AIA Seattle, who will judge our awards, together with the past President of AIA Honolulu.

Mahalo 2018 Design Awards Sponsors!

Become one of our Design Awards sponsors today!

AIA Honolulu Programs

THIS THURSDAY July 19: General Membership Meeting
What Makes Good Design Part 3: Developers (1 LU)

Register Online! Thursday, July 19, 11:30am-1:00pm, Center for Architecture

Part 3 of a 3 Part Series! Join us for a panel discussion with three of Honolulu's developers to discuss their views on what makes good design. View GMM flyer.

Presenters:  
Doug Johnstone, Senior Vice President with the Howard Hughes Corporation; Arnulfo Castillo, D.Arch, AIA, LEED AP, Director with the Capital Program Management Department, Kamehameha Schools and Steve Piper, Former Director of Physical Plant at Punahou Schools.

Cost:  $20 AIA Members; $30 Non-members (Includes lunch). Please RSVP by June 18, 12pm.

Upcoming GMM August 16! Send Questions for Mayor Kirk Caldwell

For our August General Membership Meeting we will again get a chance to Talk Story with Mayor Kirk Caldwell.  We are asking members to please email AIA Honolulu your questions beforehand.  We are also planning on having index cards at the event so that attendees can write down their questions.

Jul 25: PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SERIES, 12PM
Managing a Multi-Generational Workforce (2 AIA/CES LUs)

 AIA Honolulu Professional Development Committee Presents....

Register Online Today! Wednesday, July 25, 12-2pm, Center for Architecture.

Gain an awareness of similarities and differences between generations, strategies for addressing the HR needs for each group and an understanding of the compliance issues associated with multi-generational issues in the workplace and how to respond.

Presenter: Janina Abila, Manager of Client HR Training and Products at ProService Hawaii

Cost:  $30 AIA Members | $40 Non-Members | $20 Students (includes lunch)

AIA Honolulu Job Board

2 Jobs Posted on our Job Board

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

• NEW! Intermediate Architect/Architectural Designer - de Reus Architects
• NEW! Senior Architect – Construction Administration - de Reus Architects

• .....go to the AIA Honolulu Job Board to view all jobs listed.

AIA Honolulu Program Updates

July 11: View News Coverage from Congressional Candidate Forum

We got some great media coverage on KITV 4 News from the July 11 Congressional Candidate Forum. This event was hosted by BIA-Hawaii and we got to meet six candidates and learn about their positions on issues impacting the construction industry here in Hawaii.

AIA Honolulu was one of the sponsoring organizations.

Click HERE for news coverage on KITV 4 News.

July 12: YAF's Bowling with Bosses!

Thank you to everyone who came out to make YAF's July event, Bowling with Bosses a success.  Free food and bowling were provided at Aiea Bowl thanks to the generous sponsorship by Subaru Hawaii.  It was a great event and opportunity to get to know your boss outside of work along with others in the industry.  We hope to continue the event next year. View images on the AIA Honolulu Facebook page.

Photo Credit: Matt Arakaki, AIA

AIA Honolulu Member Update

Craig Collado, Assoc. AIA Returns to WhiteSpace Architects as Project Manager

Honolulu, HI (July 12, 2018) – Craig Collado, Assoc. AIA has joined WhiteSpace Architects as a project manager, returning to the company that he first joined as an intern in 2005.  In that role, he is assisting in the design of a luxury residential project in Aina Haina and the renovation of a waterfront building adjacent to Honolulu Harbor. 

Most recently, Collado was a job captain/project architectural technician at G70. Other previous positions include senior associate architect at Peter Vincent Architects and intern architect at Garduque Architects.

For more information, visit whitespacearchitects.com.

AIA National Update

Call for Entries: 2018 Emerging Professionals Exhibit

Submissions for the 2018 Emerging Professionals Exhibit are now being accepted. This is open to any architecture student, recent graduation, or architect licensed fewer than 10 years.

Access application >  Deadline to submit is August 6.

Business Models Survey for Small Architectural Firms

The Small Firm Exchange (SFx) is conducting the 2018 Small Firms Business Models Survey to identify and measure the variety and commonalities in small firm business models with the goal of providing meaningful insight and analysis. The survey is intended for sole practitioners and for firms with a maximum of 10 total staff members.

A'19 Call for Proposals, Peer Reviewers, and Workshops

The Call for Presentations, Peer Reviewers, and Workshops for the A'19 Conference on Architecture in Las Vegas opened in June. Individuals interested in presenting should complete the submission form. 
 
Cal for Proposal submissions are due August 1. 
Call for Peer Reviewers are due July 27.
Call for Workshops are due October 30.

Upcoming Community Events

• July 25: SMPS Hawaii: The Role of Hawaiian Culture in Marketing, Planning, Design & Development
  Join us as Ramsay Taum, Cultural Sustainability Planner at PBR Hawaii & Associates shares his insights on the Role of Hawaiian Culture in Marketing, Planning, Design & Development.  
  When/Where: Wednesday, July 25, 11:30am-1:30pm, Plaza Club
  Cost: $35 SMPS Members / $55 Non-Members
  Register: Click here to register online.

• July 27: Well Build Standard 1-Day Introduction Workshop
  Explore the pioneering framework for human health in our buildings and communities.
  When/Where: July 27, 8am-5pm, AHL
  Presenter:  Elaine Aye, Regional Manager, RWDI
  Cost: $75 for the workshop
  Register: Click here to register online.
  

2018 AIA Honolulu Annual Sponsorship Opportunities

Join Us! Start Your Sponsorship Today & Pick Your Programs

In 2018 you will see lots of new and exciting sponsorship opportunities due to our new five-year strategic plan. Support your profession and become an AIA Honolulu Annual Sponsor Today! Your options are limitless!

Become a Sponsor and Show Your Support

Annual Sponsorship! Interested in increased visibility throughout the entire year? Sign up today for 12 continuous months of benefits!  View our Sponsorship prospectus and start your partnership with AIA Honolulu today.  Sponsor Your Chapter Today & Add Your Firm Logo Here!

Email or call us at (808) 628-7245 for questions.

2018 Design Symposium

Three More Days! Presenter Deadline July 27!

2018 Design Symposium, Nov. 13-15, Honolulu

Presented by AIA Honolulu, CSI Hawaii, HAF, AIA Hawaii State Council and the UH School of Architecture.

At the 2018 Design Symposium, some of the most creative architects, landscape architects, planners and design professionals in Hawaii and throughout the Northwest and Pacific Region will explore the theme: Building Voices: Livable Cities & Communities.

BECOME A PRESENTER: The Symposium Committee invites you to submit your workshop or session proposals.  The Design Symposium sessions and workshops will be held at the Hawaii Convention Center all day Wednesday, November 14, and the morning of Thursday, November 15. View our Session/Workshop Submission Form with more information on what we are looking for and how to be considered as a presenter.  Extended Deadline is Friday, July 27, 2018 by COB.

BECOME A DESIGN SYMPOSIUM SPONSOR TODAY! 

Strengthen relationships and grow your business through a sponsor partnership at the 2018 Design Symposium.

This is THE annual event for leaders, decision makers and professionals from the design industry in Hawaii to set fiscal, organizational, and industry standards for Design Professionals.

• View the 2018 Design Symposium Sponsorship Prospectus

60th AIA Honolulu Design Awards

Don't Miss Out! Submit Your Projects for the 60th AIA Honolulu Design Awards

Submissions Deadline Friday, August 3, 5pm

The AIA Honolulu Design Awards is Hawaii’s oldest program of its type, held annually since 1958.  Projects submitted by local AIA members will be judged on their merit by a distinguished jury.  The Design Awards Gala will take place on Nov. 15 at the historic Bishop Museum.

• Click HERE to Start Your Online Submission! Start now and get familiar with the new submission requirements and Cadmium platform.  Users can edit and add entries until the submission deadline.
   
  Submission Fee: Same Low Fee! $275 for Built and Unbuilt Projects

• Read our 2018 AIA Honolulu Design Awards Information (PDF) for detailed eligibility, submission requirements, project categories, awards and jury information.

New for 2018 Submission Process

• USGBC Hawaii Sustainability Award (Optional):  For 2018, our Built Projects can also compete for the USGBC Hawaii Sustainability Award.  To enter, you need to complete the stated submission requirements in our detailed information.
• Updated Submission Requirements: This year we have also updated our submission requirements for the Project Narrative and Jury Upload (view above link) to match the AIA Northwest Pacific Region Awards. This will make it easier for you to apply for both awards.

2018 Design Awards Jury: We are excited to again welcome an out of state jury, provided to us by AIA Seattle, who will judge our awards, together with the past President of AIA Honolulu.

Mahalo 2018 Design Awards Sponsors!

Become one of our Design Awards sponsors today!

AIA Committee Meetings

AIA Honolulu committee meetings are open to all active AIA Honolulu members.

Aug 2: Housing Committee Meeting, 12pm-1pm

Register for Thursday, Aug. 2, 12pm-1pm! 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.

AIA Honolulu Programs

TOMORROW Jul 25: PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SERIES, 12PM
Managing a Multi-Generational Workforce (2 AIA/CES LUs)

 AIA Honolulu Professional Development Committee Presents....

Register Online Today! Wednesday, July 25, 12-2pm, Center for Architecture.

Gain an awareness of similarities and differences between generations, strategies for addressing the HR needs for each group and an understanding of the compliance issues associated with multi-generational issues in the workplace and how to respond.

Presenter: Janina Abila, Manager of Client HR Training and Products at ProService Hawaii

Cost:  $30 AIA Members | $40 Non-Members | $20 Students (includes lunch)

Aug. 15: AIA Honolulu Film Night: Selected Films by Charles & Ray Eames 

RSVP Online! Wednesday, Aug. 15, 5:30pm, Center for Architecture

Join us for a special evening featuring six films by the legendary Charles and Ray Eames, among the twentieth century's most enduringly influential designers and design thinkers. 

Moderated and selected by Daniel Freidman, FAIA, Dean and ACSA Distinguished Professor at University of Hawaii, School of Architecture, the films include Design Q & A (1972, 5 min.), IBM at the Fair (1965, 8 min.), Fiberglass Chairs (1970, 9 min.), Goods (1971, 6 min.), and House After Five Years of Living (1955, 11 minutes).

Immediately following the presentation, award-winning architects and School of Architecture faculty members Karla Sierralta and Brian Strawn (Strawn+Sierralta) will offer commentary and questions about the Eamesʻs practice, legacy, and significance in a contemporary context.

Cost: Free Event

GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING (1 AIA/CES LU)
Aug 16: Talk Story with the Mayor Kirk Caldwell

Questions for Mayor Kirk Caldwell! Please email AIA Honolulu your questions beforehand.

Register Online!  Thursday, Aug. 16, 11:30am-1:30pm, Center for Architecture

Topic: Talk Story with the Mayor:  An Update on the City and County of Honolulu

Guest Speaker: The Honorable Kirk Caldwell, Mayor City and County of Honolulu

Cost: $20 AIA Honolulu Members | $30 Non-Members (Lunch Included)

Go-To-Meeting available for our neighbor island friends.

AIA Honolulu Job Board

6 Jobs Posted on our Job Board

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

• Intermediate Architect/Architectural Designer - de Reus Architects
• Senior Architect – Construction Administration - de Reus Architects

• .....go to the AIA Honolulu Job Board to view all jobs listed.

AIA National Update

June Architectural Firm Billings Stay Positive  

Architecture firm billings slowed in June but remained positive for the ninth consecutive month, according to a new report today from The American Institute of Architects (AIA).

AIA’s Architecture Billings Index (ABI) score for June was 51.3 compared to 52.8 in May, which is positive since any score over 50 represents billings growth. As a result, June’s ABI shows that demand for architecture firm services continues to improve across all sectors.

The Architecture Billings Index (ABI), produced by the AIA Economics & Market Research Group, is a leading economic indicator that provides an approximately nine to twelve month glimpse into the future of nonresidential construction spending activity. Read more.

Call for Entries: 2018 Emerging Professionals Exhibit

Submissions for the 2018 Emerging Professionals Exhibit are now being accepted. This is open to any architecture student, recent graduation, or architect licensed fewer than 10 years.

Access application >  Deadline to submit is August 6.

A'19 Call for Proposals, Peer Reviewers, and Workshops

The Call for Presentations, Peer Reviewers, and Workshops for the A'19 Conference on Architecture in Las Vegas opened in June. Individuals interested in presenting should complete the submission form. 
 
Cal for Proposal submissions are due August 1. 
Call for Workshops are due October 30.

Upcoming Community Events

• July 25: SMPS Hawaii: The Role of Hawaiian Culture in Marketing, Planning, Design & Development
  Join us as Ramsay Taum, Cultural Sustainability Planner at PBR Hawaii & Associates shares his insights on the Role of Hawaiian Culture in Marketing, Planning, Design & Development.  
  When/Where: Wednesday, July 25, 11:30am-1:30pm, Plaza Club
  Cost: $35 SMPS Members / $55 Non-Members
  Register: Click here to register online.

• July 27: Well Build Standard 1-Day Introduction Workshop
  Explore the pioneering framework for human health in our buildings and communities.
  When/Where: July 27, 8am-5pm, AHL
  Presenter:  Elaine Aye, Regional Manager, RWDI
  Cost: $75 for the workshop
  Register: Click here to register online.

• Aug. 14: Escalator 101 by Thyssenkrupp Elevator’s (1 LU)
  Explore important planning criteria and design with our Regional Escalator Specialist. The course is a high-level overview of basic escalator design and function. Dinner and Drinks will be provided. 
  When/Where: Tuesday, Aug. 14, 5:30-7:30pm, Center for Architecture
  Register: Click here to RSVP Online
  Questions: Email Jon Ilao or call him at (808) 839-8138 for further information.
  

2018 AIA Honolulu Annual Sponsorship Opportunities

Join Us! Start Your Sponsorship Today & Pick Your Programs

In 2018 you will see lots of new and exciting sponsorship opportunities due to our new five-year strategic plan. Support your profession and become an AIA Honolulu Annual Sponsor Today! Your options are limitless!

Become a Sponsor and Show Your Support

Annual Sponsorship! Interested in increased visibility throughout the entire year? Sign up today for 12 continuous months of benefits!  View our Sponsorship prospectus and start your partnership with AIA Honolulu today.  Sponsor Your Chapter Today & Add Your Firm Logo Here!

Email or call us at (808) 628-7245 for questions.

2018 Design Symposium Sponsorship Opportunities

2018 Design Symposium, Nov. 13-15

Presented by AIA Honolulu, CSI Hawaii, HAF, AIA Hawaii State Council and the UH School of Architecture.

At the 2018 Design Symposium, some of the most creative architects, landscape architects, planners and design professionals in Hawaii and throughout the Northwest and Pacific Region will explore the theme: Building Voices: Livable Cities & Communities.

BECOME A DESIGN SYMPOSIUM SPONSOR TODAY

This is THE annual event for leaders, decision makers and professionals from the design industry in Hawaii to set fiscal, organizational, and industry standards for Design Professionals.

Why Sponsor? Strengthen relationships and grow your business!

Sponsors of the 2018 Design Symposium receive direct exposure to key decision makers in the design industry through our symposium program, website, onsite signage, presentations, and verbal recognition.

In addition, sponsors receive repeated exposure to local and regional design professionals in the months leading up to and following the event, via the Symposium website and electronic communications.

For detailed information about the 2018 Design Symposium sponsorship opportunities (including benefits of sponsorship at each level), please view our Sponsorship Prospectus.

60th AIA Honolulu Design Awards

NEW FINAL DEADLINE IS MONDAY, AUGUST 6!
Still Time! Submit Projects for the 60th AIA Honolulu Design Awards TODAY

The AIA Honolulu Design Awards is Hawaii’s oldest program of its type, held annually since 1958.  Projects submitted by local AIA members will be judged on their merit by a distinguished jury.  The Design Awards Gala will take place on Nov. 15 at the historic Bishop Museum.

• Click HERE to Start Your Online Submission! Start now and get familiar with the new submission requirements and Cadmium platform.  Users can edit and add entries until the submission deadline.
   
  Submission Fee: $275 for Built and Unbuilt Projects

• Read our 2018 AIA Honolulu Design Awards Information (PDF) for detailed eligibility, submission requirements, project categories, awards and jury information.

New for 2018 Submission Process

• USGBC Hawaii Sustainability Award (Optional):  For 2018, our Built Projects can also compete for the USGBC Hawaii Sustainability Award.  To enter, you need to complete the stated submission requirements in our detailed information.
• Submission Requirements Match AIA NWPR Awards: Our submission requirements or the Project Narrative and Jury Upload is updated to match the AIA Northwest Pacific Region Awards. Apply for Both!

2018 Design Awards Jury: We are excited to again welcome an out of state jury, provided to us by AIA Seattle, who will judge our awards, together with the past President Chris Hong, AIA of AIA Honolulu.

Mahalo 2018 Design Awards Sponsors!

Become one of our Design Awards sponsors today!

AIA Committee Meetings

AIA Honolulu committee meetings are open to all active AIA Honolulu members.

Aug 2: Housing Committee Meeting, 12pm-1pm

No RSVP for Thursday, Aug. 2, 12pm-1pm! 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.

Aug 7: EASLA Taskforce Meeting

RSVP Online for Tuesday, August 7, 12pm-1pm! This joint task force is working on the design efforts of the license wall certificates. Volunteers are contributing time, talent and personal resources to establish a new design and production criteria for the Hawaii license wall certificate.  Questions? Email Ted Garduque, FAIA.

Aug 9: Licensing & Consumer Protection Committee

No RSVP for Thursday, August 9, 12pm-1pm! AIA Honolulu members are welcome to attend our AIA Hawaii State Council Licensing & Consumer Protection Committee. This committee is created to work on legislative and regulatory subjects on behalf of all Hawaii’s architects.

AIA Honolulu Programs

AIA Honolulu Film Night

Aug. 15: Selected Films by Charles & Ray Eames 

RSVP Online! Wednesday, Aug. 15, 5:30pm, Center for Architecture - Free Event!

Join us for a special evening featuring six films by the legendary Charles and Ray Eames, among the twentieth century's most enduringly influential designers and design thinkers. 

Moderated and selected by Daniel Freidman, FAIA, Dean and ACSA Distinguished Professor at University of Hawaii, School of Architecture, the films include Design Q & A (1972, 5 min.), IBM at the Fair (1965, 8 min.), Fiberglass Chairs (1970, 9 min.), Goods (1971, 6 min.), and House After Five Years of Living (1955, 11 minutes).

Immediately following the presentation, award-winning architects and School of Architecture faculty members Karla Sierralta and Brian Strawn (Strawn+Sierralta) will offer commentary and questions about the Eamesʻs practice, legacy, and significance in a contemporary context.

GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING (1 AIA/CES LU)
Aug 16: Talk Story with the Mayor Kirk Caldwell

Moderated by Robbie Dingeman, Honolulu Magazine

Questions for Mayor Kirk Caldwell! Please email AIA Honolulu your questions beforehand.

Register Online!  Thursday, Aug. 16, 11:30am-1:30pm, Center for Architecture

Topic: Talk Story with the Mayor:  An Update on the City and County of Honolulu.

Guest Speaker: The Honorable Kirk Caldwell, Mayor City and County of Honolulu

Cost: $20 AIA Honolulu Members | $30 Non-Members (Lunch Included)

Go-To-Meeting available for our neighbor island friends.

Aug 16: YAF Pau Hana: Kieselbach Woodworks

RSVP Online! Thursday, August 16, 5:30-7pm, Kieselbach Woodworks

Join the AIA Young Architects Forum (YAF) for a pau hana filled with networking, games, food, drinks and prizes.  Friends and colleagues welcome.  Kieselbach will host a demonstration of their processes and tools used in woodworking. You will also get the first look at a MonDoor system in Hawaii (Floating Pocket Door).  

Bonus: Pupus, Refreshments, Ping Pong, Shuffle Board and Great Company

Cost: No charge (Please register for planning purposes.)

In Partnership

Aug 6-16: HHF "Preservation Essentials" Seminar Series (3 HSW)

Qualifies for 3 AIA/CES LUs (HSW). AIA Honolulu is the registered provider.

Register Online with HHF! In August 2018, Historic Hawai‘i Foundation will continue its popular statewide educational seminars to provide community training on historic preservation. This year’s topics include: the purpose of preservation; the framework, inclusive of roles and responsibilities; stewardship of historic properties; best practices and tips for success and preservation tools and resources.

Historic Hawai‘i Foundation (HHF), in partnership with the National Park Service (NPS), will offer a free community seminar in Kawaihae and Honoka‘a, Hawai‘i Island; Lahaina and Hāna, Maui; Kalamaula, Moloka‘i; Princeville and Hanapēpē, Kaua‘i; Lāna‘i City, Lāna‘i and Hale‘iwa, O‘ahu.

Associate AIA Update

ARE 4.0 is Now Retired

The Architect Registration Examination (ARE) 4.0 is officially retired. Candidates will now transition to ARE 5.0, if they haven’t already. Once they have transitioned, NCARB will show candidates what credits they’ve earned in ARE 5.0 based on their ARE 4.0 testing history. Most of the content covered in ARE 4.0 and ARE 5.0 test are on the same topics, just structured differently with new emphasis on some areas of architectural practice.  To read more about the transition, click here.

AIA Honolulu Lending Library & Discounts! Our members have a lending library and our members can receive discounted ARE 5.0 materials from Brightwood and PPI. Click below to learn more. 

AIA Honolulu Job Board

3 New Jobs Just Posted on our Job Board

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

• NEW! Senior Revit Design & Production - Design Partners incorporated
• NEW! Revit Design & Production - Design Partners incorporated
• NEW! Architect with LEED Coordinator Experience - Design Partners incorporated

• .....go to the AIA Honolulu Job Board to view all jobs listed.

AIA National Update

Call for Entries: 2018 Emerging Professionals Exhibit

Submissions for the 2018 Emerging Professionals Exhibit are now being accepted. This is open to any architecture student, recent graduation, or architect licensed fewer than 10 years.

Access application >  Deadline to submit is August 6.

Upcoming Community Events

• Aug. 14: Escalator 101 by Thyssenkrupp Elevator’s (1 LU)
  Explore important planning criteria and design with our Regional Escalator Specialist. The course is a high-level overview of basic escalator design and function. Dinner and Drinks will be provided. 
  When/Where: Tuesday, Aug. 14, 5:30-7:30pm, Center for Architecture
  Register: Click here to RSVP Online
  Questions: Email Jon Ilao or call him at (808) 839-8138 for further information.

• Aug. 25: Lighting and Controls Training Opportunity
  Where/When: Saturday, Aug. 25, 9am-5pm, UH Manoa, Krauss Hall Room 12
  Topic: Cost Effective Lighting and Controls Retrofits
  Instructor: Stan Walercyzk, Lighting Wizards
  Tuition: $230 (Receive a $155 discount by applying through Hawai‘i Energy)
  The deadline to register is August 10, 2018
  

2018 AIA Honolulu Annual Sponsorship Opportunities

Join Us! Start Your Sponsorship Today & Pick Your Programs

In 2018 you will see lots of new and exciting sponsorship opportunities due to our new five-year strategic plan. Support your profession and become an AIA Honolulu Annual Sponsor Today! Your options are limitless!

Become a Sponsor and Show Your Support

Annual Sponsorship! Interested in increased visibility throughout the entire year? Sign up today for 12 continuous months of benefits!  View our Sponsorship prospectus and start your partnership with AIA Honolulu today.  Sponsor Your Chapter Today & Add Your Firm Logo Here!

Email or call us at (808) 628-7245 for questions.

Featured Weekly Ad

Aug 14: Escalator 101 by ThyssenKrupp Elevator (1 LU) 

Register Online! Tuesday, August 14, 6pm-7pm, AIA Center for Archtiecture

Thyssenkrupp Elevator’s continued goal is to provide you with assistance in Design, Estimating, and Continuing Education Courses. We are delighted to announce our Escalator 101 presentation – which will provide you with one (1) Learning Unit towards your AIA requirement. Explore important planning criteria and design with our Regional Escalator Specialist. You will gain expertise in the key components of Escalators/Moving Walks, Dimensions, and Application.

Dinner and Drinks will be provided.
Questions? Email Jon Ilao or call at (808) 839-8138 for further information.

2018 Design Symposium Sponsorship Opportunities

2018 Design Symposium, Nov. 13-15

Presented by AIA Honolulu, CSI Hawaii, HAF, AIA Hawaii State Council and the UH School of Architecture.

At the 2018 Design Symposium, some of the most creative architects, landscape architects, planners and design professionals in Hawaii and throughout the Northwest and Pacific Region will explore the theme: Building Voices: Livable Cities & Communities.

BECOME A DESIGN SYMPOSIUM SPONSOR TODAY

This is THE annual event for leaders, decision makers and professionals from the design industry in Hawaii to set fiscal, organizational, and industry standards for Design Professionals.

Why Sponsor? Strengthen relationships and grow your business!

Sponsors of the 2018 Design Symposium receive direct exposure to key decision makers in the design industry through our symposium program, website, onsite signage, presentations, and verbal recognition.

In addition, sponsors receive repeated exposure to local and regional design professionals in the months leading up to and following the event, via the Symposium website and electronic communications.

For detailed information about the 2018 Design Symposium sponsorship opportunities (including benefits of sponsorship at each level), please view our Sponsorship Prospectus.

AIA Committee Meetings

AIA Honolulu committee meetings are open to all active AIA Honolulu members.

Aug 9: AIA HSC Meeting: Licensing & Consumer Protection Committee

No RSVP for Thursday, August 9, 12pm-1pm! AIA Honolulu members are welcome to attend our AIA Hawaii State Council Licensing & Consumer Protection Committee. This committee is created to work on legislative and regulatory subjects on behalf of all Hawaii’s architects.

AIA Honolulu Programs

AIA Honolulu Film Night

Aug. 15: Selected Films by Charles & Ray Eames 

RSVP Online! Wednesday, Aug. 15, 5:30pm, Center for Architecture - Free Event!

Join us for a special evening featuring six films by the legendary Charles and Ray Eames, among the twentieth century's most enduringly influential designers and design thinkers. 

Moderated and selected by Daniel Freidman, FAIA, Dean and ACSA Distinguished Professor at University of Hawaii, School of Architecture, the films include Design Q & A (1972, 5 min.), IBM at the Fair (1965, 8 min.), Fiberglass Chairs (1970, 9 min.), Goods (1971, 6 min.), and House After Five Years of Living (1955, 11 minutes).

Immediately following the presentation, award-winning architects and School of Architecture faculty members Karla Sierralta and Brian Strawn (Strawn+Sierralta) will offer commentary and questions about the Eamesʻs practice, legacy, and significance in a contemporary context.

GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING (1 AIA/CES LU)

Aug 16: Talk Story with Mayor Kirk Caldwell

Moderated by Robbie Dingeman, Honolulu Magazine

Questions for Mayor Kirk Caldwell! Please email AIA Honolulu your questions beforehand.

Register Online!  Thursday, Aug. 16, 11:30am-1:30pm, Center for Architecture

Topic: Talk Story with the Mayor:  An Update on the City and County of Honolulu.

Guest Speaker: The Honorable Kirk Caldwell, Mayor City and County of Honolulu

Cost: $20 AIA Honolulu Members | $30 Non-Members (Lunch Included)

Go-To-Meeting available for our neighbor island friends.

Aug 16: YAF Pau Hana: Kieselbach Woodworks

RSVP Online! Thursday, August 16, 5:30-7pm, Kieselbach Woodworks

Join the AIA Young Architects Forum (YAF) for a pau hana filled with networking, games, food, drinks and prizes.  Friends and colleagues welcome.  Kieselbach will host a demonstration of their processes and tools used in woodworking. You will also get the first look at a MonDoor system in Hawaii (Floating Pocket Door).  

Bonus: Pupus, Refreshments, Ping Pong, Shuffle Board and Great Company

Cost: No charge (Please register for planning purposes.)

Weekly Ad

Aug 21: CSI Honolulu Dinner Program "The American Savings Bank Honolulu Campus: Dynamic Teams, Better Buildings"

Click Here for Registration Form (PDF) 

When:  Tuesday, August 21, 5pm Dinner & 6pm Program
Where: The Pacific Club, Cleghorn Room (Limited to 30 guests)

Local architect Philip Camp, AIA will give an overview of the project highlights from both a design and construction standpoint and share the scope of work behind the project for ASB. He will address his role as local architect handling CA and offer insights on the teaming effort.

Cost: AIA/CSI Members $25 (No RSVP $30); Non-members $30 (No RSVP $35)

In Partnership

Aug 10-12: VIP Free Admission
BIA-Hawaii's Big Summer Home Building & Remodeling Show

Planning on going to the BIA Big Summer Home Building & Remodeling Show? Pick up your VIP FREE ADMISSION pass at the AIA Center for Architecture. Passes available to members on a first-come, first-serve basis. Email Pat Nohara or give her at call at (808) 628-7243 if you are interested (must pick up at the Center).

The Building Industry Association of Hawaii's Big Summer Home Building & Remodeling Show is scheduled for August 10-12 at the Blaisdell Exhibition Hall. The event features more than 100 unique exhibits by builders, contractors, designers and community resources. 

Aug 6-16: HHF "Preservation Essentials" Seminar Series (3 HSW)

Qualifies for 3 AIA/CES LUs (HSW). AIA Honolulu is the registered provider.

Register Online with HHF! In August 2018, Historic Hawai‘i Foundation will continue its popular statewide educational seminars to provide community training on historic preservation. This year’s topics include: the purpose of preservation; the framework, inclusive of roles and responsibilities; stewardship of historic properties; best practices and tips for success and preservation tools and resources.

Historic Hawai‘i Foundation (HHF), in partnership with the National Park Service (NPS), will offer a free community seminar in Kawaihae and Honoka‘a, Hawai‘i Island; Lahaina and Hāna, Maui; Kalamaula, Moloka‘i; Princeville and Hanapēpē, Kaua‘i; Lāna‘i City, Lāna‘i and Hale‘iwa, O‘ahu.

Sep 21-22: Attend the Build + Buy Green Conference on the Big Island 

AIA Member Rate: $200 Early Bird (ends Aug. 10) & $220 Regular!

AIA Honolulu is the registered provider for AIA/CES LUs.

Register Online!  Attend USGBC Hawaii’s signature conference, Build + Buy Green, on the Big Island in partnership with the Hawaii State Energy Office and DBEDT. Enjoy site tours with national and local experts in the fields of high performance building design, water conservation and wastewater innovation, and net zero energy.  View Event Flyer.

Highlights: Pu‘uwa‘awa‘a Energy Ranch, owned by Henk Rogers of Blue Planet and Hawai‘i Preparatory Academy Energy Lab, the State's first Living Building Challenge Project

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn about the most progressive buildings and sites in our State while gaining CEUs through a 2-day tour of high performing buildings in the Kona and Kohala areas.

Associate AIA Update

ARE 5.0 Update!

The Architect Registration Examination (ARE) 4.0 is officially retired. Starting on October 1, 2018 ARE 5.0 will reference the newest version of the AIA Contract Documents and the 2015 International Building Code —which can be downloaded for free online.

Note the cost of each ARE 5.0 division will increase on Oct. 1, 2018.

Start the ARE 5.0: Click here to start the ARE 5.0 today!

AIA Honolulu Lending Library & Discounts! Our members have a lending library and our members can receive discounted ARE 5.0 materials from Brightwood and PPI. Click here to learn more. 

AIA Honolulu Job Board

1 New Job Posted on our Job Board

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

• NEW! Job Captain - Fung Associates, Inc

• Senior Revit Design & Production - Design Partners incorporated
• Revit Design & Production - Design Partners incorporated
• Architect with LEED Coordinator Experience - Design Partners incorporated

• .....go to the AIA Honolulu Job Board to view all jobs listed.

AIA National

AIA Film Challenge: Submission Deadline August 27!

Architects and filmmakers are invited to collaborate in telling stories of projects done in partnership with civic leaders and the community. Civic leaders can include anyone from non-profit leaders and librarians, to mayors or local park directors.

Anyone who works or volunteers to promote the quality of life in their community is a civic leader. Submissions are due on August 27. Winners will be announced in October 2018. Learn more.

Upcoming Community Events

• Aug. 14: Escalator 101 by Thyssenkrupp Elevator’s (1 LU)
  Explore important planning criteria and design with our Regional Escalator Specialist. The course is a high-level overview of basic escalator design and function. Dinner and Drinks will be provided. 
  When/Where: Tuesday, Aug. 14, 5:30-7:30pm, Center for Architecture
  Register: Click here to RSVP Online
  Questions: Email Jon Ilao or call him at (808) 839-8138 for further information.

• Aug. 25: Lighting and Controls Training Opportunity
  Where/When: Saturday, Aug. 25, 9am-5pm, UH Manoa, Krauss Hall Room 12
  Topic: Cost Effective Lighting and Controls Retrofits
  Instructor: Stan Walercyzk, Lighting Wizards
  Tuition: $230 (Receive a $155 discount by applying through Hawai‘i Energy)
  The deadline to register is August 10, 2018
  

2018 AIA Honolulu Annual Sponsorship Opportunities

Join Us! Start Your Sponsorship Today & Pick Your Programs

In 2018 you will see lots of new and exciting sponsorship opportunities due to our new five-year strategic plan. Support your profession and become an AIA Honolulu Annual Sponsor Today! Your options are limitless!

Become a Sponsor and Show Your Support

Annual Sponsorship! Interested in increased visibility throughout the entire year? Sign up today for 12 continuous months of benefits!  View our Sponsorship prospectus and start your partnership with AIA Honolulu today.  Sponsor Your Chapter Today & Add Your Firm Logo Here!

Email or call us at (808) 628-7245 for questions.

Featured Weekly Ad

Aug 21: CSI Honolulu Dinner Program "The American Savings Bank Honolulu Campus: Dynamic Teams, Better Buildings"

Click Here for Registration Form (PDF) 

When:  Tuesday, August 21, 5pm Dinner & 6pm Program
Where: The Pacific Club, Cleghorn Room (Limited to 30 guests)

Local architect Philip Camp, AIA will give an overview of the project highlights from both a design and construction standpoint and share the scope of work behind the project for ASB. He will address his role as local architect handling CA and offer insights on the teaming effort.

Cost: AIA/CSI Members $25 (No RSVP $30); Non-members $30 (No RSVP $35).

2018 Design Symposium Sponsorship Opportunities

2018 Design Symposium, Nov. 13-15

Presented by AIA Honolulu, CSI Hawaii, HAF, AIA Hawaii State Council and the UH School of Architecture.

At the 2018 Design Symposium, some of the most creative architects, landscape architects, planners and design professionals in Hawaii and throughout the Northwest and Pacific Region will explore the theme: Building Voices: Livable Cities & Communities.

BECOME A DESIGN SYMPOSIUM SPONSOR TODAY

This is THE annual event for leaders, decision makers and professionals from the design industry in Hawaii to set fiscal, organizational, and industry standards for Design Professionals.

Why Sponsor? Strengthen relationships and grow your business!

Sponsors of the 2018 Design Symposium receive direct exposure to key decision makers in the design industry through our symposium program, website, onsite signage, presentations, and verbal recognition.

In addition, sponsors receive repeated exposure to local and regional design professionals in the months leading up to and following the event, via the Symposium website and electronic communications.

For detailed information about the 2018 Design Symposium sponsorship opportunities (including benefits of sponsorship at each level), please view our Sponsorship Prospectus.

AIA Honolulu Programs

TOMORROW! AIA Honolulu Film Night

Aug. 15: Selected Films by Charles & Ray Eames 

RSVP Online! Wednesday, Aug. 15, 5:30pm, Center for Architecture - Free Event!

Join us for a special evening featuring six films by the legendary Charles and Ray Eames, among the twentieth century's most enduringly influential designers and design thinkers. 

Moderated and selected by Daniel Freidman, FAIA, Dean and ACSA Distinguished Professor at University of Hawaii, School of Architecture, the films include Design Q & A (1972, 5 min.), IBM at the Fair (1965, 8 min.), Fiberglass Chairs (1970, 9 min.), Goods (1971, 6 min.), and House After Five Years of Living (1955, 11 minutes).

Immediately following the presentation, award-winning architects and School of Architecture faculty members Karla Sierralta and Brian Strawn (Strawn+Sierralta) will offer commentary and questions about the Eamesʻs practice, legacy, and significance in a contemporary context.

GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING (1 AIA/CES LU)

Aug 16: Talk Story with Mayor Kirk Caldwell

Moderated by Robbie Dingeman, Honolulu Magazine

Questions for Mayor Kirk Caldwell! Please email AIA Honolulu your questions beforehand.

Register Online!  Thursday, Aug. 16, 11:30am-1:30pm, Center for Architecture

Topic: Talk Story with the Mayor:  An Update on the City and County of Honolulu.

Guest Speaker: The Honorable Kirk Caldwell, Mayor City and County of Honolulu

Cost: $20 AIA Honolulu Members | $30 Non-Members (Lunch Included)

Go-To-Meeting available for our neighbor island friends.

Aug 16: YAF Pau Hana: Kieselbach Woodworks

RSVP Online! Thursday, August 16, 5:30-7pm, Kieselbach Woodworks

Join the AIA Young Architects Forum (YAF) for a pau hana filled with networking, games, food, drinks and prizes.  Friends and colleagues welcome.  Kieselbach will host a demonstration of their processes and tools used in woodworking. You will also get the first look at a MonDoor system in Hawaii (Floating Pocket Door).  

Bonus: Pupus, Refreshments, Ping Pong, Shuffle Board and Great Company

Cost: No charge (Please register for planning purposes.)

In Partnership

Aug 6-16: HHF "Preservation Essentials" Seminar Series (3 HSW)

Qualifies for 3 AIA/CES LUs (HSW). AIA Honolulu is the registered provider.

Register Online with HHF! In August 2018, Historic Hawai‘i Foundation will continue its popular statewide educational seminars to provide community training on historic preservation. This year’s topics include: the purpose of preservation; the framework, inclusive of roles and responsibilities; stewardship of historic properties; best practices and tips for success and preservation tools and resources.

Historic Hawai‘i Foundation (HHF), in partnership with the National Park Service (NPS), will offer a free community seminar in Kawaihae and Honoka‘a, Hawai‘i Island; Lahaina and Hāna, Maui; Kalamaula, Moloka‘i; Princeville and Hanapēpē, Kaua‘i; Lāna‘i City, Lāna‘i and Hale‘iwa, O‘ahu.

Sep 21-22: Attend the Build + Buy Green Conference on the Big Island 
Early Bird Registration extended to 8/17!

AIA Member Rate: $200 Early Bird (ends Aug. 10) & $220 Regular!

AIA Honolulu is the registered provider for AIA/CES LUs.

Register Online!  Attend USGBC Hawaii’s signature conference, Build + Buy Green, on the Big Island in partnership with the Hawaii State Energy Office and DBEDT. Enjoy site tours with national and local experts in the fields of high performance building design, water conservation and wastewater innovation, and net zero energy.  View Event Flyer.

Highlights: Pu‘uwa‘awa‘a Energy Ranch, owned by Henk Rogers of Blue Planet and Hawai‘i Preparatory Academy Energy Lab, the State's first Living Building Challenge Project

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn about the most progressive buildings and sites in our State while gaining CEUs through a 2-day tour of high performing buildings in the Kona and Kohala areas.

AIA Honolulu Member Update

Employee News from Mason Architects, Inc.

Joy Davidson, AIA has been named a Partner in the firm of Mason Architects, Inc. A 16 year veteran of the firm, Davidson is a Historical Architect, often acting as a consultant to other design firms. Active in the Historic Hawaii Foundation, she is currently secretary of the Board of Trustees of that organization. Davidson holds a Doctorate in Architecture from the University of Hawaii and has a Graduate Certificate in Historic Preservation.

Melanie B. Y. Islam, AIA, NCARB, LEED AP BD +C has been named an Associate in the firm of Mason Architects, Inc. Ms. Islam manages and delivers sustainable focused projects as her role as project architect on various educational and commercial projects. Active in US Green Building Council, she is currently Board Chair of the Hawaii Community. Islam holds a Doctorate of Architecture from the University of Hawaii and previously worked with landscape and planning firm PBR Hawaii before returning to Mason in 2012.

AIA Honolulu Job Board

1 New Job Posted on our Job Board

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

• NEW! Administrative Assistant - Roy K. Yamamoto Architect, Inc.

• Job Captain - Fung Associates, Inc
• Senior Revit Design & Production - Design Partners incorporated
• Revit Design & Production - Design Partners incorporated
• Architect with LEED Coordinator Experience - Design Partners incorporated

• .....go to the AIA Honolulu Job Board to view all jobs listed.

AIA National

AIA Makes Statement Against EPA Proposed Pro-Asbestos Rule Change

Earlier this summer, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a proposal that could lead to increased use of asbestos in the construction of buildings and other products. 

AIA submitted formal comments to the EPA in opposition to its proposed Significant New Use Rule, which would allow for new asbestos products to be considered for future manufacturing, processing and importing.

AIA 2018 President Carl Elefante, FAIA, issued the following statement in response to the EPA’s proposal:
“The AIA strongly opposes the EPA’s proposed rule. Asbestos can cause significant and irreversible risks—including cancer, mesothelioma and other diseases—to those who come into direct contact with friable and airborne asbestos fibers. This is especially concerning for contractors, builders, architects and homeowners who could be exposed to dislodged asbestos fibers during the demolition and building process if they are unaware of its presence. The EPA has offered no compelling reason for considering new products using asbestos, especially when the consequences are well known and have tragically affected the lives of so many people. The EPA should be doing everything possible to curtail asbestos in the United States and beyond—not providing new pathways that expose the public to its dangers.”  Read the AIA’s submitted comments to the EPA here.

Click HERE for a letter circulating which firm owners can sign, asking the EPA to rescind its pro-asbestos plan: 
Individuals wishing to comment on the proposed rule change can go here.

Projections Reveal Nonresidential Construction Spending to Grow

Construction spending is projected to grow through 2019, according to a new consensus forecast from The American Institute of Architects (AIA).

Spending on nonresidential buildings nationally increased only modestly last year, barely outpacing inflation in building costs. Halfway through the seventh year of continuous growth for the cyclical construction industry, 2018 might have looked to be the year that the industry would enter another recession. However, when polled at the beginning of this year, the AIA Consensus Construction Forecast Panel—consisting of leading economic forecasters— instead saw an acceleration in activity, projecting 4.0 percent growth in 2018 and a nearly equal 3.9 percent in 2019. 

The AIA Consensus Construction Forecast panel is comprised of Dodge Data & Analytics, Wells Fargo Securities, LLC, IHS Economics, Moody’s Economy.com, ConstructConnect, Associated Builders & Contractors, and FMI. The forecast has been conducted for 18 years. Read more.

Upcoming Community Events

• Aug. 25: Lighting and Controls Training Opportunity
  Where/When: Saturday, Aug. 25, 9am-5pm, UH Manoa, Krauss Hall Room 12
  Topic: Cost Effective Lighting and Controls Retrofits
  Instructor: Stan Walercyzk, Lighting Wizards
  Tuition: $230 (Receive a $155 discount by applying through Hawai‘i Energy)
  The deadline to register is August 10, 2018

• Aug. 29: SMPS Summer Sipping Pau Hana Event!
  The night will start with a friendly competition of ULTIMATE QUEST Scavenger Hunt where teams search for items, interact with staff and play games to find answers.
  When/Where: Wednesday, August 29, 4:45pm-8pm, Dave & Busters, Ward Village
  Cost: $25 SMPS Member & $50 Non-Member

2018 AIA Honolulu Annual Sponsorship Opportunities

Join Us! Start Your Sponsorship Today & Pick Your Programs

In 2018 you will see lots of new and exciting sponsorship opportunities due to our new five-year strategic plan. Support your profession and become an AIA Honolulu Annual Sponsor Today! Your options are limitless!

Become a Sponsor and Show Your Support

Annual Sponsorship! Interested in increased visibility throughout the entire year? Sign up today for 12 continuous months of benefits!  View our Sponsorship prospectus and start your partnership with AIA Honolulu today.  Sponsor Your Chapter Today & Add Your Firm Logo Here!

Email or call us at (808) 628-7245 for questions.

2018 Design Symposium Sponsorship Opportunities

2018 Design Symposium, Nov. 13-15

Presented by AIA Honolulu, CSI Hawaii, HAF, AIA Hawaii State Council and the UH School of Architecture.

At the 2018 Design Symposium, some of the most creative architects, landscape architects, planners and design professionals in Hawaii and throughout the Northwest and Pacific Region will explore the theme: Building Voices: Livable Cities & Communities.

BECOME A DESIGN SYMPOSIUM SPONSOR TODAY

This is THE annual event for leaders, decision makers and professionals from the design industry in Hawaii to set fiscal, organizational, and industry standards for Design Professionals.

Why Sponsor? Strengthen relationships and grow your business!

Sponsors of the 2018 Design Symposium receive direct exposure to key decision makers in the design industry through our symposium program, website, onsite signage, presentations, and verbal recognition.

In addition, sponsors receive repeated exposure to local and regional design professionals in the months leading up to and following the event, via the Symposium website and electronic communications.

For detailed information about the 2018 Design Symposium sponsorship opportunities (including benefits of sponsorship at each level), please view our Sponsorship Prospectus.

AIA Committee Meetings

AIA Honolulu committee meetings are open to all active AIA Honolulu members.

Aug 22: AIA HSC Meeting: Licensing & Consumer Protection Committee

No RSVP for Wednesday, August 22, 12pm-1pm! AIA Honolulu members are welcome to attend our AIA Hawaii State Council Licensing & Consumer Protection Committee. This committee is created to work on legislative and regulatory subjects on behalf of all Hawaii’s architects.

Aug 23: Emerging Professional Committee: LEGO Build Competition Meeting

No RSVP for Thursday, August 23, 12pm-1pm! AIA Honolulu emerging professional members are welcome to attend our Emerging Professional Committee meeting. At this meeting they will make plans for a possible upcoming Lego Build Competition.

Sep 6: Housing Committee Meeting

No RSVP for Thursday, September 6, 12pm-1pm! 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.

AIA Honolulu Programs

Aug 30: Attend CANstruction Hawaii FoodBank Tour at 11:45am

RSVP Online Today!  Registration deadline is Wednesday, Aug. 29

When/Where: Thursday, Aug. 30, 11:45am-1:00pm, Hawaii FoodBank

This tour is open to all 2018 CANstruction Team Captains/Firm Leaders, and members interested in participating next year.

If you have not been on the FoodBank tour please consider joining our group touring the FoodBank facility!  If you have been on the tour in the past, please consider joining us again to see what's new!  The tour is well-worthwhile to see where the donations and donated food goes to, how it is stored, how it is organized, and how the food is distributed throughout our island for the communities in need.”

New Date & Location! 
2018 AIA Honolulu's Annual Business Meeting & Elections Sep. 17

Business Meeting Sponsor!

RSVP Online Today! RSVP by Sep. 7 for an accurate lunch count and quorum.

Our 2018 Annual Business Meeting will be a separate event from the Pacific Building Trade Expo.  All active AIA Honolulu members are invited to attend.

When:   Monday, Sep. 17, 11:30am-1:00pm (check-in 11:30am, meeting 11:50am)
Where:  Cafe Julia Hawaii (YWCA, Fuller Hall), 1040 Richards St.

Click HERE for Official Annual Meeting Announcement (Meeting Notice, Agenda, 2017 Minutes & Proposed Bylaws Amendment). We will hear the treasurer report, updates from our chapter + vote to fill expiring terms for 2019 AIA Honolulu Officers, Directors and one AIA Honolulu Representative to the AIA Hawaii State Council.

IMPORTANT NEWS FOR 2018 BUSINESS MEETING

1. Vote for Proposed Bylaws Amendment: Our proposed bylaws amendment is to create a second Associate AIA Board Member position and increase the Associate AIA Board Member positions from (1) to (2)-year staggered terms.  Read our proposed Bylaws Amendment.
2. Keynote Speaker: Come listen to our keynote speaker Carl Elefante, FAIA, 2018 AIA National President. Read keynote speakers bio.

Stay tuned for our slate of Nominees for AIA Honolulu Chapter Officers and Directors.

AIA Honolulu Board of Directors Elections – Who Can Vote?  As stated in the Bylaws, all AIA members and Associate AIA members in good standing for 2018, and assigned by the Institute to this Chapter as their primary membership, are eligible to vote at this meeting. Local allied members may attend but may not vote.

Vote by Limited Proxy: If you can't attend the AIA Honolulu Annual Business Meeting per the Bylaws eligibility requirement email AIA Honolulu.

Associate AIA Update

Aug 31: LIVE WEBINAR! An NCARB Outreach Event in Honolulu (1.5 LU)

Register Now! Join us on Friday, Aug. 31 at the Center for Architecture, 5pm-7:00pm when NCARB's Outreach Manager, Matthew Friesz AIA, NCARB, LEED Green Associate, Out Reach Manager, Experience + Education, will be speaking on licensure-related topics in Hawaii.  This live webinar will be broadcast from the Center for Architecture.

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.

Neighbor Islands! Attend remotely by using our Go-To-Meeting capabilities. Email us if interested.

There is no charge to attend, but please register so we can plan for refreshments and seating.

In Partnership

Sep 21-22: Attend the Build + Buy Green Conference on the Big Island 
Early Bird Registration extended to 8/17!

AIA Member Rate: $200 Early Bird (ends Aug. 10) & $220 Regular!

AIA Honolulu is the registered provider for AIA/CES LUs.

Register Online!  Attend USGBC Hawaii’s signature conference, Build + Buy Green, on the Big Island in partnership with the Hawaii State Energy Office and DBEDT. Enjoy site tours with national and local experts in the fields of high performance building design, water conservation and wastewater innovation, and net zero energy.  View Event Flyer.

Highlights: Pu‘uwa‘awa‘a Energy Ranch, owned by Henk Rogers of Blue Planet and Hawai‘i Preparatory Academy Energy Lab, the State's first Living Building Challenge Project

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn about the most progressive buildings and sites in our State while gaining CEUs through a 2-day tour of high performing buildings in the Kona and Kohala areas.

AIA Honolulu Member Update

Welcome Back Local Allied Member Kama Clark, Quantum Windows & Doors, Inc.

Since 1982, Quantum has developed a national reputation for handcrafting the finest custom all wood and wood clad windows and doors. We specialize in solutions to the most creative and challenging residential, commercial and historic projects, regardless of the complexity or size of the project.

Our commitment to integrity, design, and craftsmanship is evident in every window and door we build. Our products are both beautiful and functional. Top architects and contractors regularly rely on Quantum to provide the highest level of design expertise and engineering.

Questions: Please email Kama Clark, Allied Member, Hawaii Sales Representative or call 808-306-2382.

AIA Honolulu Program Updates

AIA Honolulu Film Night: Selected Films by Charles & Ray Eames

On Wednesday, August 15 Daniel Friedman, FAIA, moderated and introduced six films by the legendary Charles and Ray Eames, among the twentieth century's most enduringly influential designers and design thinkers.

Immediately followed by the panel discussion by, award-winning architects and School of Architecture faculty members Karla Sierralta and Brian Strawn (Strawn+Sierralta). What can we learn from Charles and Ray Eames’ design process and vision for the future of design and architecture? Thank you to all members and guests who joined us for a fun and educational evening. View images on AIA Honolulu's Facebook page.

August GMM: Talk Story with Mayor Kirk Caldwell

On Thursday, August 16 The Honorable Kirk Caldwell, Mayor City and County of Honolulu came to the AIA Honolulu Center for our August General Membership Meeting for our annual "Talk Story with the Mayor" event.

We were given an update on the City and County of Honolulu and our members had prepared lots of great questions. The session was moderated by Robbie Dingeman, Honolulu Magazine who did a great job working in the questions and keeping us on track! View images on AIA Honolulu's Facebook page.

A big Mahalo from our GMM Committee to Mayor Kirk Caldwell, Robbie Dengeman and all our participants.

AIA Honolulu Job Board

2 New Job Posted on our Job Board

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

• NEW! Architect - The Queen's Medical Center
• RE-POSTED! Architect - Design Partners incorporated

• Administrative Assistant - Roy K. Yamamoto Architect, Inc.
• Senior Revit Design & Production - Design Partners incorporated
• Revit Design & Production - Design Partners incorporated
• .....go to the AIA Honolulu Job Board to view all jobs listed.

AIA National

AIA Issues Statement on School Safety

AIA has issued a release, "Where We Stand: School Design and Student Safety," on their ongoing commitment to school safety. They plan to dedicate resources and expertise through leading efforts at the local, state and federal levels of government to update school design guidelines; supporting collaborative and continuing education to achieve safe school design; striving to make safe school design eligible for federal grants; and establishing a federal clearinghouse on school design. 

Click HERE to read more about how AIA plans to dedicate their resources and expertise.

As part of this commitment to school safety, AIA and its members are launching a variety of initiatives to help address violence in schools through design (read more about these initiatives). They will focus on two goals:

1. Making architectural and design services for schools an allowable use of funds within existing federal funding and grants; and
2. Establishing a federal clearinghouse of resources on school design best practices for school officials, architects and other design professionals to keep them informed.

AIA State Economic Profiles

AIA's state economic profiles, a collection of economic indicators that can be used to help make better business decisions, have been updated for mid-2018. This important research showcases the impact of the architecture industry on society including employment and gross domestic product.

• View Hawaii’s economic profile
• View other state profiles

Upcoming Community Events

• Aug. 25: Lighting and Controls Training Opportunity
  Where/When: Saturday, Aug. 25, 9am-5pm, UH Manoa, Krauss Hall Room 12
  Topic: Cost Effective Lighting and Controls Retrofits
  Instructor: Stan Walercyzk, Lighting Wizards
  Tuition: $230 (Receive a $155 discount by applying through Hawai‘i Energy)
  The deadline to register is August 10, 2018

• Aug. 28: Simpson Strong-Tie | Concrete Construction Products Workshop
  Content Level: Technical
  When/Where: Tuesday, August 28, BIA - Hawaii, 94-487 Akoki St., Waipahu
  Registration/Breakfast: 7:00am - 8:00am | Workshop: 8:00am - 12:00pm
  Register: Click here to register online
  
  Aug. 29: Simpson Strong-Tie | Concrete Construction Products Workshop
  Content Level: Non - Technical
  When/Where: Wednesday, August 29, BIA - Hawaii, 94-487 Akoki St., Waipahu
  Registration/Breakfast: 7:00am - 8:00am | Workshop: 8:00am - 12:00pm
  Register: Click here to register online

• Aug. 29: SMPS Summer Sipping Pau Hana Event!
  The night will start with a friendly competition of ULTIMATE QUEST Scavenger Hunt where teams search for items, interact with staff and play games to find answers.
  When/Where: Wednesday, August 29, 4:45pm-8pm, Dave & Busters, Ward Village
  Cost: $25 SMPS Member & $50 Non-Member

2018 AIA Honolulu Annual Sponsorship Opportunities

Join Us! Start Your Sponsorship Today & Pick Your Programs

In 2018 you will see lots of new and exciting sponsorship opportunities due to our new five-year strategic plan. Support your profession and become an AIA Honolulu Annual Sponsor Today! Your options are limitless!

Become a Sponsor and Show Your Support

Annual Sponsorship! Interested in increased visibility throughout the entire year? Sign up today for 12 continuous months of benefits!  View our Sponsorship prospectus and start your partnership with AIA Honolulu today.  Sponsor Your Chapter Today & Add Your Firm Logo Here!

Email or call us at (808) 628-7245 for questions.

Happy Labor Day - Monday, Sep. 3

Have a Safe and Happy Labor Day Weekend!

OFFICE HOURS: AIA Honolulu will be closed on Monday, September 3. Have a great 3-day weekend!  For information during this period please visit the AIA Honolulu website or the AIA National's FAQ's page.

2018 Design Symposium Sponsorship Opportunities

2018 Design Symposium, Nov. 13-15

Presented by AIA Honolulu, CSI Hawaii, HAF, AIA Hawaii State Council and the UH School of Architecture.

At the 2018 Design Symposium, some of the most creative architects, landscape architects, planners and design professionals in Hawaii and throughout the Northwest and Pacific Region will explore the theme: Building Voices: Livable Cities & Communities.

BECOME A DESIGN SYMPOSIUM SPONSOR TODAY

This is THE annual event for leaders, decision makers and professionals from the design industry in Hawaii to set fiscal, organizational, and industry standards for Design Professionals.

Why Sponsor? Strengthen relationships and grow your business!

Sponsors of the 2018 Design Symposium receive direct exposure to key decision makers in the design industry through our symposium program, website, onsite signage, presentations, and verbal recognition.

In addition, sponsors receive repeated exposure to local and regional design professionals in the months leading up to and following the event, via the Symposium website and electronic communications.

For detailed information about the 2018 Design Symposium sponsorship opportunities (including benefits of sponsorship at each level), please view our Sponsorship Prospectus.

AIA Committee Meetings

AIA Honolulu committee meetings are open to all active AIA Honolulu members.

Sep 6: Housing Committee Meeting

No RSVP for Thursday, September 6, 12pm-1pm! 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.

AIA Honolulu Programs

New Date & Location! 
2018 AIA Honolulu's Annual Business Meeting & Elections Sep. 17

Business Meeting Sponsor!

RSVP Online Today! RSVP by Sep. 7 for an accurate lunch count and quorum.

Our 2018 Annual Business Meeting will be a separate event from the Pacific Building Trade Expo.  All active AIA Honolulu members are invited to attend.

When:   Monday, Sep. 17, 11:30am-1:00pm (check-in 11:30am, meeting 11:50am)
Where:  Cafe Julia Hawaii (YWCA, Fuller Hall), 1040 Richards St.

Click HERE for Official Annual Meeting Announcement (Meeting Notice, Agenda, 2017 Minutes & Proposed Bylaws Amendment). We will hear the treasurer report, updates from our chapter + vote to fill expiring terms for 2019 AIA Honolulu Officers, Directors and one AIA Honolulu Representative to the AIA Hawaii State Council.

IMPORTANT NEWS FOR 2018 BUSINESS MEETING

1. Vote for Proposed Bylaws Amendment: Our proposed bylaws amendment is to create a second Associate AIA Board Member position and increase the Associate AIA Board Member positions from (1) to (2)-year staggered terms.  Read our proposed Bylaws Amendment.
2. Keynote Speaker: Come listen to our keynote speaker Carl Elefante, FAIA, 2018 AIA National President. Read keynote speakers bio.

Stay tuned for our slate of Nominees for AIA Honolulu Chapter Officers and Directors.

AIA Honolulu Board of Directors Elections – Who Can Vote?  As stated in the Bylaws, all AIA members and Associate AIA members in good standing for 2018, and assigned by the Institute to this Chapter as their primary membership, are eligible to vote at this meeting. Local allied members may attend but may not vote.

Vote by Limited Proxy: If you can't attend the AIA Honolulu Annual Business Meeting per the Bylaws eligibility requirement, email AIA Honolulu.

Associate AIA Update

Aug 31: Architecture Licensure Overview (1.5 LU)

How to obtain your license to practice Architecture (AXP, ARE, and Licensing Board)

RSVP Now! Friday, Aug. 31 | 5-7p, | Center for Architecture

Join us for this excellent session where Licensure candidates will learn about the process of becoming an Architect from school to licensure.

AXP Supervisors, Mentors, and Firm Principals will learn about recent updates to the AXP and ARE programs. You will learn what challenges your licensure candidates face and suggestions of how you can assist them gain their license.

Presenter: Jason DeMarco, AIA, LEED AP BD+C, NCARB, is the Hawaii State Licensing Coordinator and Co-chair of the AIA Honolulu ARE Prep Committee.

Neighbor Islands! Attend remotely by using our Go-To-Meeting capabilities. Email us if interested.

There is no charge to attend, but please register so we can plan for refreshments and seating.

NEXT WEEK THURSDAY SEP 6!  Preview the Fall ARE Prep Study Cohort incorporating Discounted Black Spectacles Online Training

Attendees will have access to a 24 hour trial to Black Spectacles Standard Access study

Register Online Today! Registration deadline Sep. 3 to obtain trial access.

FREE Kick Off Meeting: Thursday, September 6, 5pm-7pm, Center for Architecture

This study session preview will present the content and format for the fall sessions. The Black Spectacles study software will also be presented, and a 24 hour trial access (that can be used from a home computer) will be provided to each registrant to access its value to the fall study program. This session is also available to answer any questions about the fall study program. Black Spectacles provides online training in preparation for passing the ARE. They are the first ever NCARB approved test prep provider for ARE 5.0.

As a preview, the Fall ARE Study Cohort will include: The 3-month license with 120 video lectures is broken up between all 6 divisions. Each member of the cohort will also have access to additional study materials available at the Center for Architecture. View ARE Study Cohort Flyer.

There will also be three lectures/study sessions which will cover the exams from Black Spectacles that have been approved by NCARB (PcM, PA and PPD). Two practice exams will also be provided, one at the start of the fall session and one at the end to help participants assess their learning and growth.

In Partnership

Sep 21-22: Attend the Build + Buy Green Conference on the Big Island 
AIA Member Rate: $220

AIA Honolulu is the registered provider for AIA/CES LUs.

Register Online!  Attend USGBC Hawaii’s signature conference, Build + Buy Green, on the Big Island in partnership with the Hawaii State Energy Office and DBEDT. Enjoy site tours with national and local experts in the fields of high performance building design, water conservation and wastewater innovation, and net zero energy.  View Event Flyer.

Highlights: Pu‘uwa‘awa‘a Energy Ranch, owned by Henk Rogers of Blue Planet and Hawai‘i Preparatory Academy Energy Lab, the State's first Living Building Challenge Project

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn about the most progressive buildings and sites in our State while gaining CEUs through a 2-day tour of high performing buildings in the Kona and Kohala areas.

Community Updates

Welcome Bill Chapman New Interim Dean of the School of Architecture at UHM

Help us welcome William (Bill) Chapman who has just been appointed interim Dean of the School of Architecture at UHM. Educated at Columbia (M.S. in Historic Preservation) and at Oxford University (D.Phil. in Anthropology), Chapman has worked extensively throughout the Pacific and Asia and has served as a visiting lecturer at numerous universities in Southeast Asia.

He has written on subjects ranging from the historic Volcano House Hotel in Hawai‘i to the Wright Brothers National Memorial at Kitty Hawk, North Carolina. His latest publication is Ancient Sites of Southeast Asia: A Traveler’s Guide through History, Ruins, and Landscapes (Bangkok and Honolulu: River Books and University of Hawai‘i Press, 2018).

A four-time Fulbright scholar (Italy, Cambodia, and twice in Thailand), he received the Frank Haines Award for Lifetime Contributions to Historic Preservation from the Historic Hawai‘i Foundation in 2011. Since 2016, he has been a Fellow of the Explorers Club of New York. Chapman previously served as the Chair of the Department of American Studies and as the Director of the Graduate Certificate Program in Historic Preservation at UHM.

FREE Residential Coastal Construction Workshop

A&E Residential Coastal Construction Workshop (2-Day Workshop)
Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources

Register Online!
Oahu, Sep 10-11 & Hilo, Sep 13-14 | 9am-5pm | 50 tickets/session

This A&E course is designed to train participants on FEMA’s Coastal Construction Manual (FEMA P-55), which is the primary, state-of-the-art reference for planning, designing, and constructing residential structures in various coastal environments.

The course will focus on 2018 IBC construction techniques with considerations to wind, flood and earthquake hazards as well as electrical provisions.

MCBH's Transition to DBIDS from 10 Sep to 10 Dec

The below is "good to know" information for members working with DOD since base passes for the Marine Corps Base and Camp Smith are changing to the new DBIDS system to align with the other bases.

On September 1, 2018, MCB Hawaii will transition to a new government-owned access control system called Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS). DBIDS will replace RAPIDGate and MCB Hawaii Contractor credentials for contractors and other non-DoD affiliated personnel requiring unescorted installation access. There is no cost for a DBIDS credential.

Click here for the MCBH Base Access Request Firm
Click here for transition instructions for contractors with valid RAPIDGate or MCBH Contractor Credential.

AIA Honolulu Job Board

1 New Job Posted on our Job Board

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

• NEW! Project Architect - WhiteSpace Architects
• Architect - The Queen's Medical Center
• Architect - Design Partners incorporated
• Administrative Assistant - Roy K. Yamamoto Architect, Inc.
• Senior Revit Design & Production - Design Partners incorporated
• Revit Design & Production - Design Partners incorporated
• .....go to the AIA Honolulu Job Board to view all jobs listed.

AIA National

Get New AIA Text Action Alerts

Interested in getting Action Alerts from  AIA National?
If so please text AIA to 40649 to be included on the new AIA text action alerts.

A Guide to Engaging with Civic Leaders

The goal of AIA's public awareness campaign, Blueprint for Better, is for architects to have a seat at the table when important civic decisions are made, and for members of our profession to be ready to speak to the value that architects bring to our communities. We want to ensure that your voice is heard, so we've developed a toolkit that will show you how to engage with civic leaders at the local, state, and federal levels to drive real change in your community.  Learn more, and download the toolkit.

Living in a (Healthier) Materials World

Living in a (healthier) materials world: The AIA Healthier Materials Protocol provides a stepwise method for setting healthier materials goal and criteria definitions, product selection, tracking, and specification, no matter the scope of the project. It also suggests tools and provides case studies to assist with each step. The user-friendly guide is written to meet you where you are!  Learn more.

July Architecture Firm Billings Remain Positive Despite Growth Slowing

Architecture firm billings growth slowed again in July but remained positive overall for the tenth consecutive month, according to a new report today from The American Institute of Architects (AIA).

AIA’s Architecture Billings Index (ABI) score for July was 50.7 compared to 51.3 in June. Any score over 50 represents billings growth. While July’s ABI shows that aggregate demand for architecture firm services continues to increase, much of that growth came from one region—the South.

“Billings at architecture firms in the South remained robust in July, offsetting declining billings in other regions of the country,” said AIA Chief Economist Kermit Baker, Hon. AIA, PhD. “Despite the dip in the overall ABI number in July, firms are still reporting a healthy increase in new projects.” Read More.

Upcoming Community Events

• Aug. 29: Simpson Strong-Tie | Concrete Construction Products Workshop
  Content Level: Non - Technical
  When/Where: Wednesday, August 29, BIA - Hawaii, 94-487 Akoki St., Waipahu
  Registration/Breakfast: 7:00am - 8:00am | Workshop: 8:00am - 12:00pm
  Register: Click here to register online

• Aug. 29: SMPS Summer Sipping Pau Hana Event!
  The night will start with a friendly competition of ULTIMATE QUEST Scavenger Hunt where teams search for items, interact with staff and play games to find answers.
  When/Where: Wednesday, August 29, 4:45pm-8pm, Dave & Busters, Ward Village
  Cost: $25 SMPS Member & $50 Non-Member

2018 AIA Honolulu Annual Sponsorship Opportunities

Join Us! Start Your Sponsorship Today & Pick Your Programs

In 2018 you will see lots of new and exciting sponsorship opportunities due to our new five-year strategic plan. Support your profession and become an AIA Honolulu Annual Sponsor Today! Your options are limitless!

Become a Sponsor and Show Your Support

Annual Sponsorship! Interested in increased visibility throughout the entire year? Sign up today for 12 continuous months of benefits!  View our Sponsorship prospectus and start your partnership with AIA Honolulu today.  Sponsor Your Chapter Today & Add Your Firm Logo Here!

Email or call us at (808) 628-7245 for questions.

2018 Design Symposium Nov 13-15

Save the Date! Join AIA for the 2018 Design Symposium, Nov. 13-15

Presented by AIA Honolulu, CSI Hawaii, HAF, AIA Hawaii State Council & UH School of Architecture

Come meet keynote speakers Edward Mazria, FAIA, Hon. FRAIC, Founder and CEO, Architecture 2030 (Nov 14) & Angela Brooks, FAIA, Managing Principal, Brooks + Scarpa Architects (Nov 15) 

The 2018 Design Symposium have gathered some of the most creative architects, landscape architects, planners and design professionals in Hawaii and throughout the Northwest and Pacific Region who will explore the theme: Building Voices: Livable Cities & Communities.

Three full days of programming and includes:

• Tuesday, November 13 (By Invitation Only):
  AIA Northwest & Pacific Regional Leadership Summit & Annual meeting at the Center for Architecture and the AIA NW&PR Pau Hana at the Liljestrand House.
• Wednesday, November 14:
  The 19th Annual Pacific Building Trade Expo, presented by HonBlue, with a robust line-up of topical seminars that speak to our theme, as well as luncheon Keynote speaker Ed Mazria, FAIA at the Hawaii Convention Center.  This evening the Emerging Professionals Party will be held 6-9pm at the Tchin Tchin Bar.
• Thursday, November 15:
  The day will begin with keynote speaker Angela Brooks, FAIA, Managing Principal, Brooks + Scarpa Architects, followed by a half-day of interactive workshops expanding upon educational programming from the previous day at the Hawaii Convention Center.  On Thursday evening you are invited to join us for the 60th AIA Honolulu and AIA Northwest Pacific Region Design Awards at the Bishop Museum in Honolulu.

BECOME A DESIGN SYMPOSIUM SPONSOR

This is THE annual event for leaders, decision makers and professionals from the design industry in Hawaii to set fiscal, organizational, and industry standards for Design Professionals.

Why Sponsor? Strengthen relationships and grow your business!

For detailed information about the 2018 Design Symposium sponsorship opportunities view our Sponsorship Prospectus.

Sponsors of the 2018 Design Symposium receive direct exposure to key decision makers in the design industry through our symposium program, website, onsite signage, presentations, and verbal recognition.

In addition, sponsors receive repeated exposure to local and regional design professionals in the months leading up to and following the event, via the Symposium website and electronic communications.

AIA Committee Meetings

AIA Honolulu committee meetings are open to all active AIA Honolulu members.

Sep 6: Housing Committee Meeting

No RSVP for Thursday, September 6, 12pm-1pm! 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.

AIA Honolulu Business Meeting Sep. 17

New Date & Location! 
2018 AIA Honolulu's Annual Business Meeting & Elections Sep. 17

Come for Chapter Updates, Vote for Open Board & State Council Positions and Proposed Bylaws Amendment + Listen to Keynote Speaker Carl Elefante, FAIA, 2018 AIA National President 

Business Meeting Sponsor!

RSVP Online Today! RSVP by Sep. 7 for an accurate lunch count and quorum.
All active AIA Honolulu members are invited to attend.

When:   Monday, Sep. 17, 11:30am-1:00pm (check-in 11:30am, meeting 11:50am)
Where:  Cafe Julia Hawaii (YWCA, Fuller Hall), 1040 Richards St.

Click HERE for Official Annual Meeting Announcement (Meeting Notice, Agenda, 2017 Minutes & Proposed Bylaws Amendment). We will hear the treasurer report, updates from our chapter + vote to fill expiring terms for 2019 AIA Honolulu Officers, Directors and one AIA Honolulu Representative to the AIA Hawaii State Council.

IMPORTANT NEWS FOR 2018 BUSINESS MEETING

1. Vote for Proposed Bylaws Amendment: Our proposed bylaws amendment is to create a second Associate AIA Board Member position and increase the Associate AIA Board Member positions from (1) to (2)-year staggered terms.  Read our proposed Bylaws Amendment.
2. Keynote Speaker: Come listen to our keynote speaker Carl Elefante, FAIA, 2018 AIA National President. Read keynote speakers bio.

Stay tuned for our slate of Nominees for AIA Honolulu Chapter Officers and Directors.

AIA Honolulu Board of Directors Elections – Who Can Vote?  As stated in the Bylaws, all AIA members and Associate AIA members in good standing for 2018, and assigned by the Institute to this Chapter as their primary membership, are eligible to vote at this meeting. Local allied members may attend but may not vote.

Vote by Limited Proxy: If you can't attend the AIA Honolulu Annual Business Meeting per the Bylaws eligibility requirement, email AIA Honolulu.

AIA Honolulu Programs

Sep 13: YAF's Hard Hat Tour of the HTDC Entrepreneurs Sandbox

RSVP Online Today! Thursday, September 13th, 3:30 - 4:30 pm

Join the Young Architects Forum (YAF) September Hard Hat Tour at the HTDC Entrepreneurs Sandbox.

The HTDC Entrepreneurs Sandbox is a 13,500 sf collaborative facility for budding start-up companies in the innovation industry, designed by Ferraro Choi, developed by the HCDA and Stanford Carr Development, and undergoing construction by Nordic PCL. Devised as a modern interpretation of clustered warehouses and Butler buildings in Kakaako, the building will include a Collaboration Area, Co-Work Space, Creative and Makery Labs, a Digital Media Production Studio, and Offices. Click here for PPE requirements and parking suggestions.

Where: Meet at 643 Ilalo Street. Enter Makai gate from the Pro-Park Lot C, or Diamond Head gate from Keawe Street.

Cost: Members $10 / Non-members $15. *Registration is limited to 30 participants. No walk-ins will be permitted.

Sep 20: AIA/GCA Meeting P3 “Public Private Partnerships” and their implications on Design and Construction in Hawaii

Register Online! Thursday, Sep. 20, 11:30am-1pm, AIA Center for Architecture

A P3, or public-private partnership, is a procurement model that uses an integrated approach to deliver infrastructure, incorporating design, construction, financing, operations and maintenance functions into the contract.  P3s have been successful around the nation for several years and many government agencies and developers are considering it for their project.  Come hear Rodney Moss of AIAI give a webex about P3 projects being explored in Hawaii and see how many current projects already have many of the aspects of P3.  Learn what has been proposed in the last Legislative session and what’s to come in the upcoming legislative session.  
 
Rodney Moss is S. Vice President of the Hunt Development Group. He has served AIAI for three years as the chair of the Law & Legislative committee and was instrumental in drafting the original P3 legislation in Texas and Florida. Rodney has 25 years experience in construction risk management and construction-related claims.  Rodney was a partner in the Procurement and Construction Practice Group of the law firm of Bradley Arant Boult & Cummings in Birmingham, Alabama before joining Balfour Beatty. His experience included complex transactions and claims, including coverage disputes, on behalf of large general contractors.

Cost: $10 AIA Members & GCA Members (GCA members must apply the promo code “GCA” at registration for member fee),  $20 for non-members.

Associate AIA Update

THURSDAY SEP 6!  Preview the Fall ARE Prep Study Cohort incorporating Discounted Black Spectacles Online Training

Register Today for FREE Kick-Off Meeting!
Thursday, Sep. 6, 5pm-7pm, Center for Architecture

This study session preview will present the content and format for the fall sessions. The Black Spectacles study software will also be presented.  This session is also available to answer any questions about the fall study program. Black Spectacles provides online training in preparation for passing the ARE. They are the first ever NCARB approved test prep provider for ARE 5.0.

As a preview, the Fall ARE Study Cohort will include: The 3-month license with 120 video lectures is broken up between all 6 divisions. Each member of the cohort will also have access to additional study materials available at the Center for Architecture. View ARE Study Cohort Flyer.

There will also be three lectures/study sessions which will cover the exams from Black Spectacles that have been approved by NCARB (PcM, PA and PPD). Two practice exams will also be provided, one at the start of the fall.

Upcoming ARE 5.0 Lecture/Study Session Dates:
Sep 27:  Practice Management
Oct 24:  Programming & Analysis
Nov 29:  Project Planning & Design

In Partnership

Sep 21-22: Attend the Build + Buy Green Conference on the Big Island 
AIA Member Rate: $220

AIA Honolulu is the registered provider for AIA/CES LUs.

Register Online!  Attend USGBC Hawaii’s signature conference, Build + Buy Green, on the Big Island in partnership with the Hawaii State Energy Office and DBEDT. Enjoy site tours with national and local experts in the fields of high performance building design, water conservation and wastewater innovation, and net zero energy. View Event Flyer.

Highlights: Pu‘uwa‘awa‘a Energy Ranch, owned by Henk Rogers of Blue Planet and Hawai‘i Preparatory Academy Energy Lab, the State's first Living Building Challenge Project.

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn about the most progressive buildings and sites in our State while gaining CEUs through a 2-day tour of high performing buildings in the Kona and Kohala areas.

Community Updates

FREE Residential Coastal Construction Workshop

A&E Residential Coastal Construction Workshop (2-Day Workshop)
Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources

Register Online!
Oahu, Sep 10-11 & Hilo, Sep 13-14 | 9am-5pm | 50 tickets/session

This A&E course is designed to train participants on FEMA’s Coastal Construction Manual (FEMA P-55), which is the primary, state-of-the-art reference for planning, designing, and constructing residential structures in various coastal environments.

The course will focus on 2018 IBC construction techniques with considerations to wind, flood and earthquake hazards as well as electrical provisions.

AIA Honolulu Job Board

1 New Job Posted on our Job Board

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

• NEW! Sr. Project Architect: Construction Administration - RIM Architects

• Project Architect - WhiteSpace Architects
• Architect - The Queen's Medical Center
• Architect - Design Partners incorporated
• Administrative Assistant - Roy K. Yamamoto Architect, Inc.
• .....go to the AIA Honolulu Job Board to view all jobs listed.

AIA National

Get New AIA Text Action Alerts

Interested in getting Action Alerts from  AIA National?
If so please text AIA to 40649 to be included on the new AIA text action alerts.

AIA and Members Continue to Advocate for Safer Schools with Federal Commission

Expert school-design architect and former AIA president Russ Davidson, FAIA, testified last week in Las Vegas before the Federal Commission on School Safety (FCSS) to advocate for school design strategies and legislation that will support safer schools in the United States.

AIA launched legislative initiatives this month that outline the Institute’s commitment for improving school design policies, which includes a bipartisan effort on Capitol Hill focusing on two main goals. The first is to make architectural and design services for schools an allowable use of funds within existing federal grants. The second would establish a federal clearinghouse of resources on school design best practices for school officials, architects and other design professionals to keep them informed.    

Architect Jay Brotman, AIA,—who designed the new Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut—echoed Davidson support for AIA’s initiatives when he testified before the FCSS on August 16.

In addition to the testimony of Davidson and Brotman, other AIA member architects—with an expertise in designing safer schools—are also taking part in advocating for safer schools. Read more.

Click here to tweet the commission to show support for mitigating school violence through better design.

Upcoming Community Events

• Sep 26: Mitigating Risk in Design & Construction Event
  This is an Allana Buick & Bers Inc event. Wine and cheese will be provided.
  When/Where: Wednesday, Sep. 26, 4:30pm-6:30pm, AIA Center for Architecture
  Speaker: Mr. Karim Allan, Allana Buick & Bers Inc, Founder and CEO
  RSVP: Email Eamonn Kinsella, Allied Member to RSVP.

2018 AIA Honolulu Annual Sponsorship Opportunities

Join Us! Start Your Sponsorship Today & Pick Your Programs

In 2018 you will see lots of new and exciting sponsorship opportunities due to our new five-year strategic plan. Support your profession and become an AIA Honolulu Annual Sponsor Today! Your options are limitless!

Become a Sponsor and Show Your Support

Annual Sponsorship! Interested in increased visibility throughout the entire year? Sign up today for 12 continuous months of benefits!  View our Sponsorship prospectus and start your partnership with AIA Honolulu today.  Sponsor Your Chapter Today & Add Your Firm Logo Here!

Email or call us at (808) 628-7245 for questions.

In Preparation of Tropical Storm Olivia

The Center for Architecture Closed Tomorrow Wednesday, Sep. 12 

The Center for Architecture will be closed tomorrow, Wednesday Sep. 12, due to the approaching storm.

AIA Honolulu will remain open for business, albeit remotely. If you should need assistance, please email: contact@aiahonolulu.org. 

We will re-open for business on Thursday, Sep. 13.  Stay safe! 

Patriot Day - September 11, 2018

WE REMEMBER! Today we observe Patriot Day as the National Day of Service and Remembrance. This occurs on Sep. 11 of each year in memory of the 2,977 killed in the 2001 Sep. 11 attacks. 

The flag of the United States will be flown at half-staff at the White House and official government buildings all around the world and at many individual American homes.  Additionally, a moment of silence was observed to correspond with the attacks at 8:46am (EDT), the time the first plane, American Airlines Flight 11, struck the North Tower of the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001. NEVER FORGET!

2018 Design Symposium Nov 13-15

Save the Date! Join AIA for the 2018 Design Symposium, Nov. 13-15

Presented by AIA Honolulu, CSI Hawaii, HAF, AIA Hawaii State Council & UH School of Architecture

Come meet keynote speakers Edward Mazria, FAIA, Hon. FRAIC, Founder and CEO, Architecture 2030 (Nov 14) & Angela Brooks, FAIA, Managing Principal, Brooks + Scarpa Architects (Nov 15) 

The 2018 Design Symposium have gathered some of the most creative architects, landscape architects, planners and design professionals in Hawaii and throughout the Northwest and Pacific Region who will explore the theme: Building Voices: Livable Cities & Communities.

Three days of programming:

• Tuesday, November 13 (By Invitation Only)
  8:00am-4:30pm: AIA NWPR Leadership Summit & Annual Meeting (CFA)
  5:30pm-7:30pm: The AIA NWPR Pau Hana at the Liljestrand House
• Wednesday, November 14 (HSW)
  8:00am-5:45pm:   19th Annual Pacific Building Trade Expo (Hawaii Convention Center)
  11:30am-1:00pm: Luncheon keynote speaker Ed Mazria, FAIA (Hawaii Convention Center)
  6:00pm-9:00pm:   Emerging Professionals Party at the Tchin Tchin Bar
• Thursday, November 15 (HSW)
  7:30am-12:00pm: Half-day interactive workshops expanding upon educational programming from the PBT Expo; breakfast keynote speaker Angela Brooks, FAIA, (Hawaii Convention Center)
  5:00pm-9:00pm: 60th AIA Honolulu and AIA Northwest Pacific Region Design Awards at the Bishop Museum

SPONSOR THE DESIGN SYMPOSIUM!

This is THE annual event for leaders, decision makers and professionals from the design industry in Hawaii to set fiscal, organizational, and industry standards for Design Professionals.

Strengthen relationships and grow your business!

View Design Symposium Sponsorship Prospectus.

Sponsors of the 2018 Design Symposium receive direct exposure to key decision makers in the design industry through our symposium program, website, onsite signage, presentations, and verbal recognition.

In addition, sponsors receive repeated exposure to local and regional design professionals in the months leading up to and following the event, via the Symposium website and electronic communications.

AIA Honolulu Business Meeting Sep. 17

Introducing our 2019 Nominees 
RSVP Today! 2018 AIA Honolulu's Annual Business Meeting & Elections Sep. 17

Chapter Updates, Vote for Open Board & State Council Positions, Proposed Bylaws Amendment + Keynote Speaker Carl Elefante, FAIA, 2018 AIA President 

RSVP Online Today! RSVP by Sep. 14 for an accurate lunch count + quorum. All active AIA Honolulu members are invited.

When: Monday, Sep. 17, 11:30am-1:00pm. (check-in 11:30am, meeting 11:50am)
Where:  Cafe Julia Hawaii (YWCA, Fuller Hall), 1040 Richards St.

View Official Annual Meeting Announcement + 2019 Nominees 
(Meeting Notice, Agenda, 2017 Minutes & Proposed Bylaws Amendment).

BYLAWS AMENDMENT & KEYNOTE SPEAKER

1. Vote for Proposed Bylaws Amendment: Create a second Associate AIA Board Member position and increase the Associate AIA Board Member positions from (1) to (2)-year staggered terms.  Read our proposed Bylaws Amendment.
   
   
2. Keynote Speaker: Carl Elefante, FAIA, 2018 AIA National President. Speakers Bio.

AIA Honolulu Board of Directors Elections – Who Can Vote?  
As stated in the Bylaws, all AIA members and Associate AIA members in good standing for 2018, and assigned by the Institute to this Chapter as their primary membership, are eligible to vote at this meeting. Local allied members may attend but may not vote.

Vote by Limited Proxy: If you can't attend the AIA Honolulu Annual Business Meeting per the Bylaws eligibility requirement, email AIA Honolulu.

Business Meeting Sponsor!

AIA Honolulu Programs

Sep 13: YAF's Hard Hat Tour of the HTDC Entrepreneurs Sandbox
2 Spots Left! No walk-ins will be permitted.

RSVP Online Today! Thursday, September 13th, 3:30 - 4:30 pm

Join the Young Architects Forum (YAF) September Hard Hat Tour at the HTDC Entrepreneurs Sandbox.

The HTDC Entrepreneurs Sandbox is a 13,500 sf collaborative facility for budding start-up companies in the innovation industry, designed by Ferraro Choi, developed by the HCDA and Stanford Carr Development, and undergoing construction by Nordic PCL. Devised as a modern interpretation of clustered warehouses and Butler buildings in Kakaako, the building will include a Collaboration Area, Co-Work Space, Creative and Makery Labs, a Digital Media Production Studio, and Offices. Click here for PPE requirements.

Where: Meet at 643 Ilalo Street. Enter Makai gate from the Pro-Park Lot C, or Diamond Head gate from Keawe Street.

Cost: Members $10 / Non-members $15. Registration is limited to 30 participants.

Sep 20: AIA/GCA Webex Meeting: P3 “Public Private Partnerships”
and their implications on Design and Construction in Hawaii

Register Online! Thursday, Sep. 20, 11:30am-1pm, AIA Center for Architecture

A P3, or public-private partnership, is a procurement model that uses an integrated approach to deliver infrastructure, incorporating design, construction, financing, operations and maintenance functions into the contract.  P3s have been successful around the nation for several years and many government agencies and developers are considering it for their project.  Come hear Rodney Moss of AIAI give a webex about P3 projects being explored in Hawaii and see how many current projects already have many of the aspects of P3.  Learn what has been proposed in the last Legislative session and what’s to come in the upcoming legislative session.  
 
Rodney Moss is Sr. Vice President of the Hunt Development Group. He has served AIAI for three years as the chair of the Law & Legislative committee and was instrumental in drafting the original P3 legislation in Texas and Florida. Rodney has 25 years experience in construction risk management and construction-related claims.  Rodney was a partner in the Procurement and Construction Practice Group of the law firm of Bradley Arant Boult & Cummings in Birmingham, Alabama before joining Balfour Beatty. His experience included complex transactions and claims, including coverage disputes, on behalf of large general contractors.

Cost: $10 AIA Members & GCA Members (GCA members must apply the promo code “GCA” at registration for member fee),  $20 for non-members.

Associate AIA Update

ARE Study Club Membership for 3-Months

Registration deadline is Friday, Sep. 14

Register Online Today!  Join the ARE cohort and get Black Spectacles Online Training at a discounted price!  The 3-month license with 120 video lectures broken up between all 6 divisions. Each member of the cohort will also have access to additional study material available at the Center for Architecture.

There will also be three lectures/study sessions which will cover the exams from Black Spectacles that have been approved by NCARB (PcM, PA and PPD). Two practice exams will also be provided, one at the start of the fall session and one at the end to help participants assess their learning and growth.  The study sessions are offered to help assist those on the path towards licensure to get in shape for the ARE.  View Flyer.
 
Lecture/Study Dates: 1 AIA/CES LU (HSW) Each Session
9/27 - Practice Management; 10/24 - Programming Analysis; 11/29 - Project Planning & Design

As part of our Mission, we invite guest presenters and expert lectures to provide ARE candidates with skills and knowledge toward passing each ARE test section and toward professional growth.

Cost:  ARE Study Club Membership for 3-month membership is $250 for AIA member / $330 for non-members.

ARE 5.0 Division Increase October 1 

A reminder that the cost of each ARE 5.0 division will increase from $210 to $235 on October 1, 2018. Also starting on October 1, ARE 5.0 will reference the newest version of the AIA Contract Documents and the 2015 International Building Code—which can be accessed for free online. The ARE will continue to address the standard agreements previously identified.

Click HERE for additional questions and help from the ARE 5.0 Community.

In Partnership

Sep 21-22: Attend the Build + Buy Green Conference on the Big Island 
AIA Member Rate: $220

AIA Honolulu is the registered provider for AIA/CES LUs.

Register Online!  Attend USGBC Hawaii’s signature conference, Build + Buy Green, on the Big Island in partnership with the Hawaii State Energy Office and DBEDT. Enjoy site tours with national and local experts in the fields of high performance building design, water conservation and wastewater innovation, and net zero energy. View Event Flyer.

Highlights: Pu‘uwa‘awa‘a Energy Ranch, owned by Henk Rogers of Blue Planet and Hawai‘i Preparatory Academy Energy Lab, the State's first Living Building Challenge Project.

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn about the most progressive buildings and sites in our State while gaining CEUs through a 2-day tour of high performing buildings in the Kona and Kohala areas.

AIA Honolulu Job Board

Two (2) New Jobs Posted on our Job Board

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

• NEW! Project Architect/Project Manager - AHL
• NEW! Job Captain - AHL

• Sr. Project Architect: Construction Administration - RIM Architects
• Project Architect - WhiteSpace Architects
• Architect - The Queen's Medical Center
• Architect - Design Partners incorporatednc.
• .....go to the AIA Honolulu Job Board to view all jobs listed.

AIA National

Get New AIA Text Action Alerts

Interested in getting Action Alerts from  AIA National?
If so please text AIA to 40649 to be included on the new AIA text action alerts.

New 2018 AIA Firm Survey Report Available

The new 2018 AIA Firm Survey Report is now available with data from 2,000+ firms, this essential resource includes metrics to measure practice, evaluate performance, and set strategy. 

The report is now available for purchase through the AIA’s online store, as either the full report or the individual chapters. The price is discounted by 40% for AIA members.

AIA Firm Survey Report 2018 (PDF): $165.00

Click here for the Firm Survey landing page with more information and a sample chapter.

Commercial and Multifamily Architect Members: AIA VIBE Event Oct. 28-30

Apply by September 19, 2018 to reserve your spot!

Join AIA National for AIA VIBE 2018 at the Ritz Carlton Amelia Island, October 28–30, 2018, which will bring together dozens of qualified and experienced architects, who lead in specifying products for projects, with leaders from building products companies in a series of one-to-one relationship-building opportunities.

If you or someone in your firm is interested, please complete a profile so that AIA can qualify you for participation.

Upcoming Community Events

• Sep 26: Mitigating Risk in Design & Construction Event
  This is an Allana Buick & Bers Inc event. Wine and cheese will be provided.
  When/Where: Wednesday, Sep. 26, 4:30pm-6:30pm, AIA Center for Architecture
  Speaker: Mr. Karim Allana, Allana Buick & Bers Inc, Founder and CEO
  RSVP: Email Eamonn Kinsella, Allied Member to RSVP.

• Oct 27: HHF Honors Matson Kama'aina of the Year 2018
  The Historic Hawaii Foundation recognizes Matson for its 136 years of sustaining service to the Hawaiian Islands, and its role in  establishing some of the most beloved historic buildings in Honolulu. View Flyer.
  When/Where: Saturday, Oct. 27, 5:30-10pm, The Royal Hawaiian, a Luxury Collection Resort
  RSVP: For more information email HHF or call (808) 523-2900
  

2018 AIA Honolulu Annual Sponsorship Opportunities

Join Us! Start Your Sponsorship Today & Pick Your Programs

In 2018 you will see lots of new and exciting sponsorship opportunities due to our new five-year strategic plan. Support your profession and become an AIA Honolulu Annual Sponsor Today! Your options are limitless!

Become a Sponsor and Show Your Support

Annual Sponsorship! Interested in increased visibility throughout the entire year? Sign up today for 12 continuous months of benefits!  View our Sponsorship prospectus and start your partnership with AIA Honolulu today.  Sponsor Your Chapter Today & Add Your Firm Logo Here!

Email or call us at (808) 628-7245 for questions.

Weekly Featured Ad

Join Us! Cheese & Wine Event at the Center for Architecture

When/Where: Wednesday, Sep. 26, 4:30pm-6:30pm, AIA Center for Architecture
RSVP: Email Eamonn Kinsella, Allied Member to RSVP.

2018 Annual Business Meeting Results

AIA Honolulu Staff and Board would like to say MAHALO to our 110+ architect members and allied members who attended our Annual Business meeting Monday, September 17 at Cafe Julia.

It was wonderful to see such a great turn out. 

Mahalo Carl Elefante, FAIA, 2018 AIA President
We would like to THANK our keynote speaker Carl Elefante, FAIA, 2018 AIA National President who visited our Chapter. We know many members truly appreciated his visit. Mahalo!

Bylaws Amendment Passed! 2 Assoc. AIA Board Members, 2-year staggered terms

Our Proposed Bylaws Amendment passed which means starting January 1, 2019 we will now have 2 Associate AIA Board Member positions. The positions also got increased from (1) to (2)-year staggered terms. Henry Schneider, Assoc. AIA will start his second term in 2019 and Danielle Yafuso, Assoc. AIA her first.

Welcome Newly Elected 2019 AIA Honolulu Board Members

The AIA Honolulu Board will be led next year by Joe Ferraro, FAIA as President.

WELCOME Newly Elected AIA Honolulu Rep. to the AIA Hawaii State Council: 

The AIA Hawaii State Council will be led next year by 2018 Brent Tokita, AIA.

AIA Hawaii State Council Rep (2019-2022)
Reid Mizue, AIA
(July 1, 2019 - June 31, 2022) 

2018 Design Symposium Nov 13-15

Save the Date! Join AIA for the 2018 Design Symposium, Nov. 13-15

Presented by AIA Honolulu, CSI Hawaii, HAF, AIA Hawaii State Council & UH School of Architecture

Come meet keynote speakers Edward Mazria, FAIA, Hon. FRAIC, Founder and CEO, Architecture 2030 (Nov 14) & Angela Brooks, FAIA, Managing Principal, Brooks + Scarpa Architects (Nov 15) 

The 2018 Design Symposium have gathered some of the most creative architects, landscape architects, planners and design professionals in Hawaii and throughout the Northwest and Pacific Region who will explore the theme: Building Voices: Livable Cities & Communities.

Three days of programming:

• Tuesday, November 13 (By Invitation Only)
  8:00am-9:00am:   AIA NWPR Annual Meeting - Open to all AIA members (No RSVP Needed)
  9:00pm-10:00am: AIA NWPR Leadership Summit - AIA NWPR Leadership Only (Invitation Only)
  5:30pm-7:30pm:   The AIA NWPR Pau Hana at the Liljestrand House (Invitation Only)
• Wednesday, November 14 (HSW)
  8:00am-5:45pm:   19th Annual Pacific Building Trade Expo (Hawaii Convention Center)
                               Register Online Today! Your badge will be mailed to you.
  11:30am-1:00pm: Luncheon keynote speaker Ed Mazria, FAIA (Hawaii Convention Center)
  6:00pm-9:00pm:   Emerging Professionals Party at the Tchin Tchin Bar
• Thursday, November 15 (HSW)
  7:30am-12:00pm: Half-day interactive workshops expanding upon educational programming from the PBT Expo; breakfast keynote speaker Angela Brooks, FAIA, (Hawaii Convention Center)
  5:00pm-9:00pm: 60th AIA Honolulu and AIA Northwest Pacific Region Design Awards at the Bishop Museum

SPONSOR THE DESIGN SYMPOSIUM!

This is THE annual event for leaders, decision makers and professionals from the design industry in Hawaii to set fiscal, organizational, and industry standards for Design Professionals.

Strengthen relationships and grow your business!

View Design Symposium Sponsorship Prospectus.

Sponsors of the 2018 Design Symposium receive direct exposure to key decision makers in the design industry through our symposium program, website, onsite signage, presentations, and verbal recognition.

In addition, sponsors receive repeated exposure to local and regional design professionals in the months leading up to and following the event, via the Symposium website and electronic communications.

AIA Honolulu Programs

Sep 20: AIA/GCA Webex Meeting: P3 “Public Private Partnerships”
and their implications on Design and Construction in Hawaii

Register Online! Thursday, Sep. 20, 11:30am-1pm, AIA Center for Architecture

A P3, or public-private partnership, is a procurement model that uses an integrated approach to deliver infrastructure, incorporating design, construction, financing, operations and maintenance functions into the contract.  P3s have been successful around the nation for several years and many government agencies and developers are considering it for their project.  Come hear Rodney Moss of AIAI give a webex about P3 projects being explored in Hawaii and see how many current projects already have many of the aspects of P3.  Learn what has been proposed in the last Legislative session and what’s to come in the upcoming legislative session.  
 
Rodney Moss is Sr. Vice President of the Hunt Development Group. He has served AIAI for three years as the chair of the Law & Legislative committee and was instrumental in drafting the original P3 legislation in Texas and Florida. Rodney has 25 years experience in construction risk management and construction-related claims.  Rodney was a partner in the Procurement and Construction Practice Group of the law firm of Bradley Arant Boult & Cummings in Birmingham, Alabama before joining Balfour Beatty. His experience included complex transactions and claims, including coverage disputes, on behalf of large general contractors.

Cost: $10 AIA Members & GCA Members (GCA members must apply the promo code “GCA” at registration for member fee),  $20 for non-members.

AIA Honolulu Past Program

YAF Hard Hat Tour: Entrepreneurs Sandbox in Kakaako

The Young Architects Forum (YAF) hosted a hard hat tour at the Entrepreneurs Sandbox in Kakaako on September 13th. 

A big Mahalo to Ferraro Choi and Nordic for opening up their construction site for the YAF Hard Hat tour for September.
Photo Credit: Matt Arakaki, AIA 

David & Jason from Ferraro Choi led the tour, giving the group an overview of the design and construction. We're all looking forward to the buildings opening next year! View images on AIA Honolulu's Facebook.

Join YAF next month for a pau hana event at Outrigger Canoe Club sponsored by Rigs Distributing.

Associate AIA Update

ARE 5.0 Division Increase October 1 

A reminder that the cost of each ARE 5.0 division will increase from $210 to $235 on October 1, 2018. Also starting on October 1, ARE 5.0 will reference the newest version of the AIA Contract Documents and the 2015 International Building Code—which can be accessed for free online. The ARE will continue to address the standard agreements previously identified.

Click HERE for additional questions and help from the ARE 5.0 Community.

In Partnership

Sep 21-22: Attend the Build + Buy Green Conference on the Big Island 
AIA Member Rate: $220

AIA Honolulu is the registered provider for AIA/CES LUs.

Register Online!  Attend USGBC Hawaii’s signature conference, Build + Buy Green, on the Big Island in partnership with the Hawaii State Energy Office and DBEDT. Enjoy site tours with national and local experts in the fields of high performance building design, water conservation and wastewater innovation, and net zero energy. View Event Flyer.

Highlights: Pu‘uwa‘awa‘a Energy Ranch, owned by Henk Rogers of Blue Planet and Hawai‘i Preparatory Academy Energy Lab, the State's first Living Building Challenge Project.

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn about the most progressive buildings and sites in our State while gaining CEUs through a 2-day tour of high performing buildings in the Kona and Kohala areas.

AIA Honolulu Job Board

Five (5) Jobs Posted on our Job Board

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

• Project Architect/Project Manager - AHL
•  Job Captain - AHL
• Sr. Project Architect: Construction Administration - RIM Architects
• Project Architect - WhiteSpace Architects
• Architect - The Queen's Medical Center
• .....go to the AIA Honolulu Job Board to view all jobs listed.

AIA National

AIA Adopts New Rules and Ethical Standards for Members

The American Institute of Architects’ (AIA) Board of Directors approved several changes to the AIA Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct to explicitly address sexual harassment, equity in the profession, and sustainability.

The Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct applies to all AIA members. The code's ethical standards are aspirational and define the tenets of ethical behavior for AIA members. The code also includes disciplinary rules, which are mandatory and enforceable. Violations of the rules may result in sanctions, including termination of membership.

“The architecture profession is at a threshold moment,” said AIA 2018 President Carl Elefante, FAIA. “The Board’s adoption of these changes provides us with another step toward ending sexual harassment in the workplace, advancing equity in our profession, and promulgating sustainable practices. I applaud the members who raised their voices to offer these improvements to the code, and the AIA delegates, Board of Directors, and National Ethics Council who acted on their concerns.”

The new rules and ethical standards resulted in part from resolutions presented and adopted by delegates at the annual meeting of the Institute in connection with the 2018 AIA Conference on Architecture. The AIA National Ethics Council, in consultation with the Board Committee on Equity and the Future of Architecture, made recommendations to the AIA Board of Directors, which it adopted. Read more.

Get New AIA Text Action Alerts

Interested in getting Action Alerts from  AIA National?
If so please text AIA to 40649 to be included on the new AIA text action alerts.

Upcoming Community Events

• Sep 26: Mitigating Risk in Building Envelope Assemblies
  This is an Allana Buick & Bers Inc event. Wine and cheese will be provided.
  When/Where: Wednesday, Sep. 26, 4:30pm-6:30pm, AIA Center for Architecture
  Speaker: Mr. Karim Allana, Allana Buick & Bers Inc, Founder and CEO
  RSVP: Email Eamonn Kinsella, Allied Member to RSVP.

• Oct 27: HHF Honors Matson Kama'aina of the Year 2018
  The Historic Hawaii Foundation recognizes Matson for its 136 years of sustaining service to the Hawaiian Islands, and its role in  establishing some of the most beloved historic buildings in Honolulu. View Flyer.
  When/Where: Saturday, Oct. 27, 5:30-10pm, The Royal Hawaiian, a Luxury Collection Resort
  RSVP: For more information email HHF or call (808) 523-2900
  

2018 AIA Honolulu Annual Sponsorship Opportunities

Join Us! Start Your Sponsorship Today & Pick Your Programs

In 2018 you will see lots of new and exciting sponsorship opportunities due to our new five-year strategic plan. Support your profession and become an AIA Honolulu Annual Sponsor Today! Your options are limitless!

Become a Sponsor and Show Your Support

Annual Sponsorship! Interested in increased visibility throughout the entire year? Sign up today for 12 continuous months of benefits!  View our Sponsorship prospectus and start your partnership with AIA Honolulu today.  Sponsor Your Chapter Today & Add Your Firm Logo Here!

Email or call us at (808) 628-7245 for questions.

2018 People's Choice Award

Vote until Wednesday, October 3: Spread the Word!

The 12th Annual AIA Honolulu People's Choice Award online voting is now open until Wednesday, October 3. We welcome all AIA Honolulu members and the public to vote for your favorite project. 

Everyone can Vote |
ONE time for ONE Project!

View all 37 Built Design Award Entrants & Vote People's Choice Award Online

The winner will be announced during the AIA Honolulu Design Awards Gala on November 15 at the Bishop Museum and on our website after the event.  The People's Choice Award is a great opportunity for the public to take part in the recognition of the work of our architecture community. Spread the word!

2018 Design Symposium Nov 13-15

Register Today for the 2018 Design Symposium, Nov. 13-15

Presented by AIA Honolulu, CSI Hawaii, HAF, AIA Hawaii State Council & UH School of Architecture

Come meet keynote speakers Edward Mazria, FAIA, Hon. FRAIC, Founder and CEO, Architecture 2030 (Nov 14) & Angela Brooks, FAIA, Managing Principal, Brooks + Scarpa Architects (Nov 15) 

The 2018 Design Symposium have gathered some of the most creative architects, landscape architects, planners and design professionals in Hawaii and throughout the Northwest and Pacific Region who will explore the theme: Building Voices: Livable Cities & Communities.

Three days of programming:

• Tuesday, November 13 (By Invitation Only)
  8:00am-9:00am:   AIA NWPR Annual Meeting - Open to all AIA members (No RSVP Needed)
  9:00pm-10:00am: AIA NWPR Leadership Summit - AIA NWPR Leadership Only (Invitation Only)
  5:30pm-7:30pm:   The AIA NWPR Pau Hana at the Liljestrand House (Invitation Only)
• Wednesday, November 14 (HSW)
  8:00am-5:45pm:   19th Annual Pacific Building Trade Expo (Hawaii Convention Center)
                               Register Online Today! Your badge will be mailed to you.
  11:30am-1:00pm: Luncheon keynote speaker Ed Mazria, FAIA (Hawaii Convention Center)
  6:00pm-9:00pm:   Emerging Professionals Party at the Tchin Tchin Bar
• Thursday, November 15 (HSW)
  7:30am-12:00pm: Half-day interactive workshops expanding upon educational programming from the PBT Expo; breakfast keynote speaker Angela Brooks, FAIA, (Hawaii Convention Center)
  5:00pm-9:00pm: 60th AIA Honolulu and AIA Northwest Pacific Region Design Awards at the Bishop Museum

SPONSOR THE DESIGN SYMPOSIUM!

This is THE annual event for leaders, decision makers and professionals from the design industry in Hawaii to set fiscal, organizational, and industry standards for Design Professionals.

Strengthen relationships and grow your business!

View Design Symposium Sponsorship Prospectus.

Sponsors of the 2018 Design Symposium receive direct exposure to key decision makers in the design industry through our symposium program, website, onsite signage, presentations, and verbal recognition.

In addition, sponsors receive repeated exposure to local and regional design professionals in the months leading up to and following the event, via the Symposium website and electronic communications.

Building Voices 2018 Student Design Competition

Submissions Due Oct 30 for HONOLULU CONNECTS!

Click HERE for the 2018 Submission Information!  HONOLULU CONNECTS is part of the 2018 Design Symposium being presented by AIA Honolulu, CSI Honolulu Chapter, the Hawaii Architectural Foundation, AIA Hawaii State Council and the School of Architecture at the University of Hawai’i at Mānoa

AIAS Hawai’i, AIA Honolulu, the School of Architecture at the University of Hawai’i at Mānoa, and the University of Hawai’i Community Design Center are proud to announce the 2018 Building Voices Student Design Competition. 

HONOLULU CONNECTS, being held in partnership with the City and County of Honolulu and the Mayor's Office, is open to any and all students who are in a design focused program and recent graduates that are within one year of their graduation in the United States and its territories.

The competition challenges competitors to design a series of discrete urban interventions that create a cohesive and continuous design district stretching from the Honolulu Museum of Art to the ocean at Kewalo Harbor.

The 2018 Building Voices Student Design Competition centers on three strategic sites surrounding Honolulu's historic Thomas Square. Proposed design interventions are intended to act as model design typologies for deployment throughout the entirety of the Culture + Performing Arts Corridor. Design solutions should be both unique to Hawai‘i and be able to serve as models for communities around the world.

13th Annual CANstruction Competition

Watch Our Teams Build CANstructions Saturday, Oct. 6

When:   Saturday, Oct. 6, 9am-2pm
Where:  Pearlridge Center - Uptown
Theme:  Comic-CAN
Team Build-Out:   9am - 2pm
Kids CAN Corner: 10am-1pm
People's Choice:  Oct. 6-Oct. 20 (vote for your favorite with cans)

Pictured: "Platform AIAS 3/4 - We CAN Train Others to Stand Up to Hunger" by AIAS & Pearlridge.

HOW CAN YOU HELP?

Keiki Corner: On Oct. 6 from 10am-1pm bring your children (5-12) and 5 cans for donation and help build an oversized "CAN-struction”.

People's Choice Award - One Can. One Vote: Visit Canstruction at Pearlridge between Oct 6-Oct. 20 and bring canned food to support Hawaii’s hungry families. ONE CAN = ONE VOTE!

AIA Honolulu Job Board

Two (2) New Jobs Just Posted on our Job Board

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

• NEW! Project Architect - Honolulu - Lionakis
• NEW! Project/Construction Manager - Trinity Management Group

• Project Architect/Project Manager - AHL
•  Job Captain - AHL
• Sr. Project Architect: Construction Administration - RIM Architects
• Project Architect - WhiteSpace Architectsr
• .....go to the AIA Honolulu Job Board to view all jobs listed.

AIA National

Two Hawaii Produced Films Entered into the 2018 AIA Film Challenge

Watch all 2018 submissions and vote for your favorite. You can vote once every hour. The film that receives the most votes wins the People’s Choice Award.

Vote for the People’s Choice Award until October 7

Affordable and Sustainable: The Way Forward - This film features the development Keauhou Lane, a multifamily development marked for affordable housing. It is also a LEED Platinum certified project. The combination is rare, and could be an example of development in the future.

Ka Hale: A Revival - This film tells the story how Architect and Kumu Francis Palani Sinenci leads the revival of ancient Hawaiian hale building in an effort to save indigenous cultural practices.

View all 2018 Film Challenge videos - The 2018 AIA Film Challenge invited architects and filmmakers to collaborate in telling stories of architects, civic leaders and their communities working together toward positive community impact, creating a Blueprint for Better.

Call for Nominations for National Committees  

AIA is seeking nominations of members interested in serving on AIA national committees. To nominate a member or view all AIA national committees with openings in 2019, click here (member login required). The nomination process closes at 5:00 pm EST on October 19, 2018. Appointments will be made and all nominees notified by December 31, 2018.

To view a pop-up description of each committee, click on its name under the Committee heading; the Apply button will take you to that committee's submission page. Members applying are required to submit a resume and a letter of interest for each application.  Please note that all applicants must be Architect or Associate members in good standing.  Learn More.

Call for Applications: Stewardson Keefe LeBrun Travel Grant 

The Center for Architecture and AIA New York are currently accepting applications for the Stewardson Keefe LeBrun Travel Grant. This grant is designed for early to mid-level architects to further their personal and professional development through travel. 

The grant was originally based on the idea of the Grand Tour, in which recent architectural graduates would travel through Europe experiencing art, architecture and culture first-hand. It focuses less on academic projects and more on self-directed education and self-fulfillment.  Applications are due November 1st and recipient(s) will be awarded $20,000.  Learn More.

August Architecture Firm Billings Rebound as Building Investment Spurt Continues

Architecture firm billings rebounded solidly in August, posting their eleventh consecutive month of growth, according to a report released today from The American Institute of Architects (AIA).  AIA’s Architecture Billings Index (ABI) score for August was 54.2 compared to 50.7 in July (any score over 50 represents billings growth). Most of the growth continues to come from the South and the multi-family residential sector.

“Billings at architecture firms in the South continue to lead the healthy increase in design activity that we’ve seen across the profession in recent months,” said AIA Chief Economist Kermit Baker, Hon. AIA, PhD. “Nationally, growth across all building sectors remains solidly positive."  Read More.

Upcoming Community Events

• Sep 26: Mitigating Risk in Building Envelope Assemblies
  This is an Allana Buick & Bers Inc event. Wine and cheese will be provided.
  When/Where: Wednesday, Sep. 26, 4:30pm-6:30pm, AIA Center for Architecture
  Speaker: Mr. Karim Allana, Allana Buick & Bers Inc, Founder and CEO
  RSVP: Email Eamonn Kinsella, Allied Member to RSVP.

• Oct 27: HHF Honors Matson, Kama'aina of the Year 2018
  The Historic Hawaii Foundation recognizes Matson for its 136 years of sustaining service to the Hawaiian Islands, and its role in  establishing some of the most beloved historic buildings in Honolulu. View Flyer.
  When/Where: Saturday, Oct. 27, 5:30-10pm, The Royal Hawaiian, a Luxury Collection Resort
  RSVP: For more information email HHF or call (808) 523-2900

• Nov 8: IIDA Night Market Presents White Thursday
  Craft fair for our design community, with an opportunity for designers to showcase their crafting skills. Come by and grab a few Christmas gifts while networking with people in the AEC industry. In lieu of an admission fee, 2 canned goods for the Hawaii Foodbank will be accepted. Canned goods can be bought by check-in.
  When: Thursday, Nov. 8, 5pm-8pm
  Where: Pacific Guardian Center Courtyard (Mama-Ya-Arcade), 733 Bishop Street, Honolulu
  RSVP: Click here to RSVP by Friday, Nov. 2, 2018
  Questions: Email Beth Mau for more information
  

2018 AIA Honolulu Annual Sponsorship Opportunities

Join Us! Start Your Sponsorship Today & Pick Your Programs

In 2018 you will see lots of new and exciting sponsorship opportunities due to our new five-year strategic plan. Support your profession and become an AIA Honolulu Annual Sponsor Today! Your options are limitless!

Become a Sponsor and Show Your Support

Annual Sponsorship! Interested in increased visibility throughout the entire year? Sign up today for 12 continuous months of benefits!  View our Sponsorship prospectus and start your partnership with AIA Honolulu today.  Sponsor Your Chapter Today & Add Your Firm Logo Here!

Email or call us at (808) 628-7245 for questions.

2018 People's Choice Award

Vote until TOMORROW Wednesday, October 3, Midnight

The 12th Annual AIA Honolulu People's Choice Award online voting is open until tomorrow Wednesday, October 3, Midnight.  We welcome all AIA Honolulu members and the public to vote for your favorite project. 

Everyone can Vote |
ONE time for ONE Project!

View all 37 Built Design Award Entrants & Vote People's Choice Award Online

The winner will be announced during the AIA Honolulu Design Awards Gala on November 15 at the Bishop Museum and on our website after the event.  The People's Choice Award is a great opportunity for the public to take part in the recognition of the work of our architecture community. Spread the word!

13th Annual CANstruction Competition

THIS SATURDAY! Come Watch Our Teams Build CANstructions Oct. 6

When:   Saturday, Oct. 6, 9am-2pm
Where:  Pearlridge Center - Uptown
Theme:  Comic-CAN
Team Build-Out:   9am - 2pm

Pictured: "Platform AIAS 3/4 - We CAN Train Others to Stand Up to Hunger" by AIAS & Pearlridge.

HOW CAN YOU PARTICIPATE?

• Keiki Corner: On Oct. 6 from 10am-1pm bring your children (5-12) and 5 cans for donation and help build an oversized "CAN-struction”.
  
  
• People's Choice Award - One Can. One Vote: Visit Canstruction at Pearlridge between Oct 6-Oct. 20 and vote for your favorite canstruction with canned food to support Hawaii’s hungry families.

2018 Design Symposium Nov 13-15

Register Today for the 2018 Design Symposium, Nov. 13-15

Presented by AIA Honolulu, CSI Hawaii, HAF, AIA Hawaii State Council & UH School of Architecture

Come meet keynote speakers Edward Mazria, FAIA, Hon. FRAIC, Founder and CEO, Architecture 2030 (Nov 14) & Angela Brooks, FAIA, Managing Principal, Brooks + Scarpa Architects (Nov 15) 

The 2018 Design Symposium have gathered some of the most creative architects, landscape architects, planners and design professionals in Hawaii and throughout the Northwest and Pacific Region who will explore the theme: Building Voices: Livable Cities & Communities.

Three days of programming:

• Tuesday, November 13 (By Invitation Only)
  8:00am-9:00am:   AIA NWPR Annual Meeting - Open to all AIA members (No RSVP Needed)
  9:00pm-10:00am: AIA NWPR Leadership Summit - AIA NWPR Leadership Only (Invitation Only)
  5:30pm-7:30pm:   The AIA NWPR Pau Hana at the Liljestrand House (Invitation Only)
• Wednesday, November 14 (HSW)
  8:00am-5:45pm:   19th Annual Pacific Building Trade Expo (Hawaii Convention Center)
                               Register Online Today! Your badge will be mailed to you.
  11:30am-1:00pm: Luncheon keynote speaker Ed Mazria, FAIA (Hawaii Convention Center)
  6:00pm-9:00pm:   Emerging Professionals Party at the Tchin Tchin Bar
• Thursday, November 15 (HSW)
  7:30am-12:00pm: Half-day interactive workshops expanding upon educational programming from the PBT Expo; breakfast keynote speaker Angela Brooks, FAIA, (Hawaii Convention Center)
  5:00pm-9:00pm: 60th AIA Honolulu and AIA Northwest Pacific Region Design Awards at the Bishop Museum

SPONSOR THE DESIGN SYMPOSIUM!

This is THE annual event for leaders, decision makers and professionals from the design industry in Hawaii to set fiscal, organizational, and industry standards for Design Professionals.

Strengthen relationships and grow your business!

View Design Symposium Sponsorship Prospectus.

Sponsors of the 2018 Design Symposium receive direct exposure to key decision makers in the design industry through our symposium program, website, onsite signage, presentations, and verbal recognition.

In addition, sponsors receive repeated exposure to local and regional design professionals in the months leading up to and following the event, via the Symposium website and electronic communications.

Building Voices 2018 Student Design Competition

Submissions Due Oct 30 for HONOLULU CONNECTS!

Click HERE for the 2018 Submission Information!

HONOLULU CONNECTS is part of the 2018 Design Symposium being presented by AIA Honolulu, CSI Honolulu Chapter, the Hawaii Architectural Foundation, AIA Hawaii State Council and the School of Architecture at the University of Hawai’i at Mānoa

Held in partnership with the City and County of Honolulu and the Mayor's Office, is open to any and all students who are in a design focused program and recent graduates that are within one year of their graduation in the United States and its territories.  

The competition challenges competitors to design a series of discrete urban interventions that create a cohesive and continuous design district stretching from the Honolulu Museum of Art to the ocean at Kewalo Harbor.

AIA Honolulu Members in the News

Geoff Lewis, AIA on HPR Promoting Upcoming AIA Honolulu Events 

Listen to our 2018 AIA Honolulu President Geoff Lewis, AIA being interviewed by show host Catherine Cruz on on Hawaii Public Radio's "The Conversation" Wednesday, Sep. 26.

Here he shares his thoughts about our 60th AIA Honolulu Design Awards, People’s Choice Award online voting and upcoming 2018 Design Symposium Nov. 13-15.

Congrats Jason Takeuchi, AIA!
Part of BD+C's 40 Under 40 class of 2018

The Building Design + Constructions (BD+C) 40 Under 40 Class of 2018 winners show that there’s more to the AEC profession than designing and building great places for people. Indeed, these rising stars are making an impact in business, philanthropy, and in their communities. View winners here.

Congratulations Jason Takeuchi, AIA and the rest of the winners!

AIA Honolulu Job Board

One (1) New Job Just Posted on our Job Board

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

• NEW! Intern Architect - Prowork Pacific Inc

• Project Architect - Honolulu - Lionakis
•  Project/Construction Manager - Trinity Management Group
• Project Architect/Project Manager - AHL
•  Job Captain - AHL
• Sr. Project Architect: Construction Administration - RIM Architects
• .....go to the AIA Honolulu Job Board to view all jobs listed.

AIA National

NAACP Announces Architectural Design Competition

The NAACP is holding a design competition to redesign the NAACP Living Headquarters.

Through this effort, they plan to develop a replicable model of ensuring the centering of equity in all aspects of sustainable buildings, including access; affordability; cultural resonance; as well as inclusive decision-making, financing, service provision, procurement, contracting, employment, communications, monitoring and evaluation and more. 

The deadline to submit your design is November 9.  Read more.

Pet Rooms Join Au Pair/In-Law Suites as Increasingly Popular Home Features

Results from AIA's second quarter Home Design Trends Survey shows homeowners are becoming increasingly interested in re-configuring spaces for their pets as well as for their in-laws and au pairs.

The latest survey results—focusing on home features—show architecture firms receiving a major bump in interest from clients in re-configuring both interior kennels and au pair/in-law suites as home spaces that can function as separate living quarters.

“Outdoor living areas and home offices remain popular special function rooms in a booming market,” notes AIA Chief Economist Kermit Baker, PhD. Hon. AIA. “But an increasing number of homeowners are also focusing on their pets and incorporating them into their housing designs.”

The AIA Home Design Trend Survey is conducted quarterly with a panel of more than 500 architecture firms that concentrate their practice in the residential sector. Read more.

Still Time! Two Hawaii Produced Films Entered into the 2018 AIA Film Challenge

Watch all 2018 submissions and vote for your favorite. You can vote once every hour. The film that receives the most votes wins the People’s Choice Award.

Vote for the People’s Choice Award until October 7

Affordable and Sustainable: The Way Forward - This film features the development Keauhou Lane, a multifamily development marked for affordable housing. It is also a LEED Platinum certified project. The combination is rare, and could be an example of development in the future.

Ka Hale: A Revival - This film tells the story of how Architect and Kumu Francis Palani Sinenci leads the revival of ancient Hawaiian hale building in an effort to save indigenous cultural practices.

View all 2018 Film Challenge videos - The 2018 AIA Film Challenge invited architects and filmmakers to collaborate in telling stories of architects, civic leaders and their communities working together toward positive community impact, creating a Blueprint for Better.

Upcoming Community Events

• Oct 10: Masonry Hawaii "Masonry Units, Mortar & Grout (3 HSW)
  Masonry Units, Mortar & Grout: Materials, Best Practices & Inspection Seminar
  When/Where: Wednesday, Oct. 10, 7:30m-1pm, Honolulu Country Club
  Cost: $15 includes breakfast and lunch
  Register: Click here to register online.

• Oct 27: HHF Honors Matson, Kama'aina of the Year 2018
  The Historic Hawaii Foundation recognizes Matson for its 136 years of sustaining service to the Hawaiian Islands, and its role in  establishing some of the most beloved historic buildings in Honolulu. View Flyer.
  When/Where: Saturday, Oct. 27, 5:30-10pm, The Royal Hawaiian, a Luxury Collection Resort
  RSVP: For more information email HHF or call (808) 523-2900

• Nov 1: Advanced Business Planning
  Tax, Financial & Business Continuity Planning.
  When/Where: Thursday, Nov. 1, 8am-10am, Hawaii Foreign-Trade Zone No 9
  Cost: Free. Breakfast Included
  RSVP: Click here to register online

• Nov 8: IIDA Night Market Presents White Thursday
  Craft fair for our design community, with an opportunity for designers to showcase their crafting skills. Come by and grab a few Christmas gifts while networking with people in the AEC industry. In lieu of an admission fee, 2 canned goods for the Hawaii Foodbank will be accepted. Canned goods can be bought by check-in.
  When: Thursday, Nov. 8, 5pm-8pm
  Where: Pacific Guardian Center Courtyard (Mama-Ya-Arcade), 733 Bishop Street, Honolulu
  RSVP: Click here to RSVP by Friday, Nov. 2, 2018
  Questions: Email Beth Mau for more information
  

2018 AIA Honolulu Annual Sponsorship Opportunities

Join Us! Start Your Sponsorship Today & Pick Your Programs

In 2018 you will see lots of new and exciting sponsorship opportunities due to our new five-year strategic plan. Support your profession and become an AIA Honolulu Annual Sponsor Today! Your options are limitless!

Become a Sponsor and Show Your Support

Annual Sponsorship! Interested in increased visibility throughout the entire year? Sign up today for 12 continuous months of benefits!  View our Sponsorship prospectus and start your partnership with AIA Honolulu today.  Sponsor Your Chapter Today & Add Your Firm Logo Here!

Email or call us at (808) 628-7245 for questions.