Friday, October 23, 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
Major Increase in Architecture Firms Reporting Progress on Achieving Carbon Reduction Targets
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.
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.”
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
Vote for "Mixed Plate Hawaii" until Nov 1View & 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
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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
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Oct 23: Francis Krahe of FKA on Good Lighting
Oct 23: Francis Krahe of FKA on Good LightingJoin 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.
2014 CANstruction® Competition
People's Choice Award Revealed + 22,405 lbs of Food to the Hawaii FoodBank!
The 2015 AIA Honolulu De-Canstruction Day and Award Ceremony took place at Pearlridge Center on Sunday, October 18.
Can-structions were taking down and the food delivered to the Hawaii FoodBank. All winners/participants received a certificate and team + structure photo.
The total amount of food collected for 2015 was an amazing 22,405 pounds! This is enough to provide food for a total of +16,000 meals to Hawaii’s less fortunate through to the Hawaii FoodBank.
After two weeks of voting we can reveal that WATG canstruction “Appetite for CANstruction” won the People's Choice Award with 1,265 votes (cans). This structure also won the Juror's Favorite Award.
View Award and De-Canstruction Photos + CANstruction Day Photos.
Mahalo again to all our amazing teams, volunteers and sponsors for supporting such a worthy cause.
AIA Honolulu Events
Oct 23 - Attend AIA Honolulu RUDC Committee Meeting
Register Online! Attend our Regional and Urban Design Committee (RUDC) meeting today Friday, October 23 from 12:00pm - 1:15pm at the Center for Architecture. Meeting is open to ALL interested AIA members.
On the Agenda:
- Recent topics of discussion or interest: A) Kakaako Town Hall mtgs review B) Waikiki Special Design District Design Guidelines rewrite C) Kaimuki Visioning Update.
- New Business: A) Planning session for 2016 topics or issues?
The role of the AIA Honolulu RUDC Commitee is to review, discuss and advocate for positions on various urban design issues that affect our built environment and the communities we serve.
Nov 3 - Attend SHADE Summer Institute Meeting
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, November 3 from 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Where: Center for Architecture, 828 Fort Street Mall, Ste. 100
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.
A scale model of the Chinatown District and the future rail station at will be on view. SHADE is seeking participation and input from AIA and community members.
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.
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
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.
Details will follow but register early for space limitations.
Questions? For committee information please email Troy Miyasato, AIA.
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.
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
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.
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
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1 RFP Listed 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.
- RFP: Am. Samoa Tourism Revitalization Initiative: Hotel Site Development
- ......go to the AIA Honolulu Job Board for more information.
Upcoming Events in the Community
OTHER COMMUNITY EVENTS
- Oct 28 - SMPS Hawaii: Cover Your Bases...And Pitch A Perfect Game
Attend SPMP Hawaii's 2nd annual marketing and business development symposium on Wed. Oct. 28 from 11"30am-7:00pm at the Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort & Spa. They have a great line-up with speakers and these marketing and business development professionals have years of experience and are recognized nationally as leaders in our industry. Cost" $100 for members and $150 for non-members.
- Oct 28 - HSA Event "MCA AIA Metal Roofs & Walls" (1 HSW)
The Hawaii Steel Alliance (HSA) presents Mr. Dick Bus, Past President and representative of the Metal Roofing Alliance (MRA), and the Metal Construction Association (MCA) at their next Membership Meeting. All welcome to attend. Dick’s topic, “MCA AIA Metal Roofs & Walls – From A (Aluminum) to Z (Zinc)”. Session qualifies for 1 AIA/CES (HSW).
- Oct 29 - Attend the ULI Hawaii Young Leaders Fall Mixer
Email to RSVP! On Thursday, October 29 from 5:00pm - 8:00pm all YAF (Young Architects Forum) and Associate AIA Members are welcome to attend the ULI Hawaii Young Leaders Fall Mixer is coming up at Murphy's Bar & Grill. They would like to invite members of AIA to join them this year. Good food, drinks and socializing with old and new friends. View Event Flyer.
- Nov 5 - NAIOP Developing Leaders Event - Winter Wine Down
Calling all YAF and Associate AIA members! NAIOP Hawaii Developing Leaders would like to cordially invite you to their 2nd Annual Winter Wine Down on Thursday, November 5 at 5:30pm the Wine Tasting Begins (all attendees welcome). Please RSVP by email or online.
- Nov 10 - Houseless in Honolulu
BIA Hawaii, in partnership with the Chamber of Commerce Hawaii, is presenting a housing summit: Houseless in Honolulu: How Policymakers and Business Can Restore a Healthy Housing Market at All Price Points. This half-day summit will be held on Tuesday, November 10, at the Pomaikai Ballroom in Iwilei. Three panels of experts will frame our current housing problem, explain how that impacts the employer/employee perspective, and provide solutions and opportunities for housing along the future rail transit corridor. Takeaways can also be applied in our neighbor island communities.
- Nov 13 - Hawai‘i’s Most Endangered Historic Places Pau Hana event
On Friday, Nov. 13, 5:30pm-7:30pm join the Historic Hawaii Foundation & The Howard Hughes Corporation for a Pau Hana event to learn more about the 2015 Most Endangered Historic Sites and how they can be saved! Historic Hawai‘i Foundation annually names Hawai‘i’s Most Endangered Historic Places in cooperation with HONOLULU Magazine & the Hawai‘i State Historic Preservation Division.
Contract Documents Update
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Buy Paper Documents Now Before They Are Gone
Buy Paper Documents Now Before They Are GoneAIA Honolulu still has a limited stock of AIA Contract Documents available for purchase at the Center for Architecture. View our order form and email or call us for latest inventory.
We will contact you to coordinate pick up or we can mail it for an additional $15 shipping and handling fee. For questions email AIA Honolulu or call (808) 628-7243.
Can't find the document you need in our form? Buy it online on the AIA National website.