Island Architect Weekly - Friday, October 30, 2015

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Featured Event for Emerging Professionals

Nov 4 - Attend an Emerging Practitioners Evening at the Center for Architecture

RSVP Online!  Attend an Emerging Practitioners Evening at the Center for Architecture on Wednesday, Nov. 4 from 5pm-7:30pm.

Thanks to our strong partnership with the UH School of Architecture, we will be hosting Christine Theodoropoulos, AIA, PE, Dean of the College of Architecture and Environmental Design at California Polytechnic State University to kick off this event. She is a seasoned Dean with over three decades of experience in professional education. Following opening remarks, a panel led by Dean Daniel Friedman, FAIA will highlight experiences of three emerging practitioners who will share "snapshots" of their transitions from school to office. 

This event celebrates Hawaii's first national AIA Young Architect Award winner, Chris Hong.  Event Flyer.

Event Overview:

• 5:00pm: Reception & Networking
• 5:50pm: Welcome remarks & intro by Scott Wilson, AIA
• 6:00pm: Remarks by guest speaker Christine Theodoropoulos, AIA, PE, Dean, College of Architecture & Environmental, Design Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo will be talking about Architectural Education, Professional Practice and our Emerging Professionals.
• 6:30pm: Panel discussion moderated by Daniel Friedman, FAIA  & Panelists:  Chris Hong, AIA, Group 70 International; Jennifer Harada Okino, AIA , Long & Associates AIA, Inc and Jason Takeuchi, Assoc. AIA, Ferraro Choi And Associates.
• 7:00pm: Q&A Session

AIA National & Industry News

*New* Project Delivery Study Available: Maximizing Success in Integrated Projects

A message from the AIA State Government Network: I want to share with you the results of a very recent study that was conducted this year by the Charles Pankow Foundation and the Construction Industry Institute.  To read the full report, click here. It’s also posted on the State & Local webpage under the Project Delivery tab.  

In sum, the scope of the study involved 200 capital facility projects and it concluded that owners will achieve maximum success with their projects when they implement an overall project delivery strategy that involves: (1) early involvement of all of the core project team members (2) a qualifications-driven selection process (3) the use of open book accounting in contracts during the delivery process to encourage transparency and (4) contract terms that appropriately align risks and rewards with financial incentives and shared management responsibilities.

This recommended strategy aligns (and supports) AIA recommendations in the 2012 DB Reform toolkit, minus the accounting and contract strategies, therefore it could be cited to support your work at the state level. 

Where you part of the Project Delivery Task Force when they developed the DB Reform toolkit? If so the AIA SGN would like to hear your thoughts on whether it would be worthwhile to reopen that toolkit for modifications that align with this study. 

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NBI CEO briefs Congressional members on "reinventing" existing buildings

Washington, DC – October 22, 2015 – The American Institute of Architects (AIA) has produced a report assessing the work of firms that are part of the AIA 2030 Commitment, a voluntary initiative to commit their practice to advancing the AIA’s goal of carbon-neutral buildings by the year 2030.   “This is a significant step in the right direction that showcases the strides being made by the design and construction community to reduce the energy consumption of buildings,” said AIA EVP/Chief Executive Officer, Robert Ivy, FAIA. “But we are still a long way from achieving our ultimate goal of carbon neutrality.  We hope that the progress outlined in this report can generate greater urgency to meet or exceed the outlined carbon reduction targets by architects and their clients.” View the AIA 2030 2014 Progress Report.

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Strong Rebound for Architecture Billings Index

Washington, D.C. – October 21, 2015 – The Architecture Billings Index (ABI) returned to positive territory after a slight dip in August, and has seen growth in six of the nine months of the year so far. As a leading economic indicator of construction activity, the ABI reflects the approximate nine to twelve month lead time between architecture billings and construction spending. The AIA reported the September ABI score was 53.7, up from a mark of 49.1 in August. This score reflects an increase in design services (any score above 50 indicates an increase in billings). The new projects inquiry index was 61.0, down from a reading of 61.8 the previous month.

“Aside from uneven demand for design services in the Northeast, all regions are project sectors are in good shape,” said AIA Chief Economist Kermit Baker, Hon. AIA, PhD. “Areas of concern are shifting to supply issues for the industry, including volatility in building materials costs, a lack of a deep enough talent pool to keep up with demand, as well as a lack of contractors to execute design work.”

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AIA Trust Webinar: Managing Professional Exposures as a Small Project Practitioner

Earn 1 HSW Credit, Wednesday, October 28, 1:00–2:00 PM ET

The AIA Trust is excited to sponsor a one hour Webinar on Managing Professional Exposures as a Small Project Practitioner for 1 HSW Credit, on Wednesday, October 28 from 1 pm to 2 pm EDT. The Webinar will be conducted by two members of the Risk Management Department of Victor O. Schinnerer & Company, Inc., Joseph H. Jones, Jr. AIA, Esq. and Frank Musica, Assoc. AIA, Esq. Both speakers have a wealth of experience in design and management of architecture firms and currently provide advisory and informational services to the many design firms insured through Schinnerer in the CNA design professional liability program.

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Vote for "Mixed Plate Hawaii" until Nov 1

View & Vote Today!  If you still haven't seen the Hawaii team's contribution for the AIA Nationals "Look Up Film Challenge", who took 3rd place, make sure you take some time to view and vote today.

Public Choice Award until Nov. 1! The video with the most votes by Nov. 1, 2015 will win the Public Choice Award.

Renew Your 2016 AIA Membership

Early Renewal Incentives for AIA Members

Renew Your 2016 AIA Membership on the AIA National website. You need to enter your e-mail address on record with AIA, and your default password (last name).

To be eligible for the incentives you must join, renew or re-instate by 12/31/15. Drawings to be held Jan. 5, 2016.

2016 Dues Installment Program! Want to split up you membership dues payments? Select that option when renewing online.  For questions please email AIA Honolulu or call (808) 628-7243.

Design Talk Hawaii

Oct 23: Francis Krahe of FKA on Good Lighting

Join Design Talk Hawaii host Matt Gilbertson on AM760 KGU or podcast at 760kgu.biz today Friday, Oct 23, 2:00pm. 

Join Matt Gilbertson, AIA for "Design Talk Hawaii" today Friday, Oct 23, 2pm-3pm as he talks with Francis Krahe of FKA in Los Angeles about why good lighting is such an integral part of making our everyday life better.

AIA Honolulu Events

Nov 3 - Attend our SHADE Summer Institute Re-Cap Discussion (1 HSW)

Register Online! Attend a re-cap discussion meeting of the SHADE Summer Institute presented by the Regional and Urban Design Committee (RUDC).  Members and Non-members are invited to attend.

When:   Tuesday, Nov. 3, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Where:  Center for Architecture

SHADE Interns and Mentors will share the outcomes of the Summer Institute Urban Acupuncture Project and the next steps in the process of this community building effort.  For more info got to the SHADE website.  

Chinatown Stakeholders, planning and design professionals, interns and students are encouraged to attend.  Share your ideas for future SHADE projects.  SHADE is seeking participation and input from AIA and community members.  Photo Credit: SHADE Institute.

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Nov 4 - Architecture Month "Brainstorming" Planning Meeting

RSVP Online! Are you interested in becoming involved in our annual Architecture Month events?  If so, please attend our committee brainstorming event as we start gearing up for April 2016.

Meeting Date: Wednesday, Nov. 4 from 12pm-1pm at the Center for Architecture.

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Nov 4 - Attend an Emerging Practitioners Evening at the Center for Architecture

RSVP Online!  Attend an Emerging Practitioners Evening at the Center for Architecture on Wednesday, Nov. 4 from 5pm-7:30pm. 

Thanks to our strong partnership with the UH School of Architecture, we will be hosting Christine Theodoropoulos, AIA, PE, Dean of the College of Architecture and Environmental Design at California Polytechnic State University to kick off this event. She is a seasoned Dean with over three decades of experience in professional education. Following opening remarks, a panel led by Dean Daniel Friedman, FAIA will highlight experiences of three emerging practitioners who will share "snapshots" of their transitions from school to office. 

This event celebrates Hawaii's first national AIA Young Architect Award winner, Chris Hong.  Event Flyer

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Nov 16: AIA/GCA Job Site Tour: Kapiolani Medical Center for Women & Children

RSVP Online!  On Monday, Nov. 16 from 3:30pm-5:00pm our AIA/GCA committee meeting will be a job site tour of the Kapiolani Medical Center for Women & Children expansion project.  The tour will be hosted by Layton Construction Co., Inc.  

Only 2 Spots Left! Click here for further details.

Questions?  For committee information please email Troy Miyasato, AIA.

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Nov 17: Register Early for the 2015 Pacific Building Trade Expo (HSW)

Online registration is now open for the 15th Annual Pacific Building Trade Expo, presented by Honblue and produced by AIA Honolulu and CSI Honolulu.

Register now and get your admission badge in the mail.

When: Tuesday, November 17, 2015
Where: Hawaii Convention Center

Here's why you should attend:

• 24 Free and Outstanding Educational Seminars (8am-4:30pm) - Earn up to 4 AIA/CES LUs
• An Exhibition Hall with Products & Services (9am-5:30pm) - Over 250 Vendors
• Free Buffet Lunch, Aloha Reception + Great Prize Giveaways

SAVE THE DATE! AIA HONOLULU ANNUAL BUSINESS MEETING 11.17.14 @ 11:15am! 

The AIA Honolulu Annual Business Meeting and lunch takes place, in conjunction with the Expo from 11:15am-1:00pm. Come meet and vote for our 2016 AIA Honolulu Board Nominees. You will also hear the treasurer's and presidents report. Annual business meeting information packages will be enailed/mailed out in the end of October.

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Nov 19 - Attend our Post-Expo Pau Hana at the Center for Architecture

RSVP Online! Whether it’s the conversation you desire, the continuing education credits, or even the food/drinks, please join us for an hour or so of fellowship! 

For this month’s general membership meeting, and as a follow up to the 2015 Pacific Building Trade Expo (PBTE), AIA welcomes everyone to the Post-Expo Pau Hana.  A great opportunity to mix and mingle with expo exhibitors and attendees.  Heavy Pupus and Drinks will be served at this event.   

Pau Hana Overview:

• 5:00pm:   Check-In and Mingling
• 5:30pm:   Presentation on “The Carrara Marble Experience”
• 5:45pm:   Mingling with Exhibitors & Attendees of the 2015 PBT Expo
• 7:00pm:   Evening Pau

Payment at the Door: $5 for pre-registered AIA Members, $10 for pre-registered Non-Members and $15 if not pre-registered by Nov. 13.  Please RSVP by Nov 13 Friday for food/drink count purposes.

Associate AIA Event

Nov 18: ARE Prep Session - Building Systems

RSVP Online!All meetings will take place at the Center for Architecture from 5:30pm - 7:30pm.

• AGENDA:
  5:30pm-6:00pm: Check In | Socialize | Eat
• 6:00pm-7:45pm: Expert Lecture & ARE Vignette Presenter

Cost: Register in advance to receive the lower fee of $10 for AIA/AIAS members and $20 for non-members. Walk-in rates are $15 for AIA/AIAS members and $25 for non-members. 

Go-To-Meeting Available! We now have Go-To-Meeting capabilities and welcome interested members and non-members to sign up and attend remotely. Email us if you are interested.

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Online Video Course for the ARE Building Systems Exam

Associate AIA Members get an exclusive $100 discount off AMBER Building Systems ARE prep online video course. Registrants receive three weeks of unlimited access to 14 hours of on-demand video plus a hardcopy of The Amber Book. Registration for the new session opened on October 20 and closes on November 20. Sign up here.

AIA Honolulu Job Board

Three Jobs Posted on our AIA Job Board

Jobs on the AIA Honolulu Job Board are posted for 1 month. The fee is $25/members & $40/non-members.