Island Architect Weekly - Tuesday, March 27, 2018

Tuesday, March 27, 2018

2018 Architecture Month in April

NEXT WEEK! Register for Fun & Educational Events

AIA Honolulu is celebrating its 12th Annual Architecture Month and under the thematic umbrella of “Community: Design Matters,” we are pleased to offer free and low-cost activities for the public during the month of April.

Download Architecture Month Flyer & Spread the Word!

These annual events got started to highlight the power of good design in making our communities better places to live, work and play and also generate a discussion of design in Hawaii. We hope by elevating awareness of architecture, you will be inspired by your surroundings on a daily basis.

Mahalo Architecture Month Sponsor!

ATTEND & HELP PROMOTE!

Apr 5: PechaKucha Night of Design Presentations, 5:30pm-8pm
Food | Drinks | Live Music | Amazing Presentations | Walk-Ins Welcome!
Join us as we usher in Architecture Month with presentations in the fast-paced PechaKucha-style.
Mahalo PechaKuchaSponsors:

RAND CONTRACTING, INC.

Apr 6: Hawaii Pacific Radio Pledge Drive, 8am-10am
Listen, Call and Donate during the AIA Honolulu Shift on FM 88.1 or 89.3.
Call HPR at 944-8800 (KHPR) or 941-3689 (KIPO) to pledge.
Apr 6: Architectural Firm Crawl in Downtown Honolulu, 5pm-8pm
Open house at various AIA Honolulu architecture firms. Register online and receive a map of participating firms and visit in any order.
Apr 7: Architectural Photography Workshop, David Franzen, 8am-4pm
Attend a special photography workshop created especially for AIA Honolulu during Architecture Month.

Apr 27: Oahu Public Film Night: BIG TIME, 5:30pm-8pm
You are invited to come watch this incredible film geared toward the Design-Minded!
Cost: Free (suggested donation at the door).
Apr 28: Architectural Walking Tour: Kaka’ako, Tours from 3pm-6pm
The public is invited to join in a Walking Tour of Kakaako, led by AIA member-architects, – a rare opportunity to explore the area’s rich history and future vision from a design perspective.

Mahalo Walking Tour Sponsors:
BIG ISLAND! Free and Public Film Nights: Dave Made A Maze
No RSVP! The Hawaii Island Section of AIA Honolulu invites the public to join in free film presentations.
Kona: Friday, April 13 at 6pm at the Donkey Mill Art Center
Waimea: Thursday, April 19 at W.M. Keck Observatory Headquarters

BIG ISLAND! April 21: Young Architects Workshop,10am-2pm
This workshop is co-presented with the Donkey Mill Art Center (DMAC) for students grade 6-12. Cardboarditecture (Cardboard + Architecture). Cost is $10 per participant, maximum 15 student.

CO-SPONSORED EVENTS

April 13: Free ASLA Film Night, 5pm
Register Online! Thursday April 13, 5:30pm - 8:00pm
Film Title: Women in the Dirt: Landscape Architects Shaping Our World.
April 15: Bank of Hawaii Family Sunday, 10am
No RSVP Required! Sunday, April 15, 10am-2pm, Honolulu Museum of Art
April 16: 2017-18 UHM SoA Waves Sets Lecture Series, 6pm
No RSVP Required! Monday, April 16, 6pm, UH Manoa School of Architecture, Auditorium
April 21 - Free Urban Sketchers Event, 9:30am
No RSVP Required! USk O‘ahu and AIA Honolulu Announce Free Sketch Event
Saturday, April 21, 9:30am-12pm, AIA Honolulu Center for Architecture
April 21: Annual Beaux Arts Ball 5:30pm
Purchase Tickets Online! The UH School of Architecture Alumni Association will bring you this 2nd Annual celebration. Saturday, April 21, 5:30pm, Hilton Waikiki Beach Hotel, Grand Ballroom

AIA Honolulu Programs

Mar 28: State Building Code Meetings: Review of the 2018 IBC

Meetings open to anyone interested in participating in the code review. We have a couple of months for the AIA Codes Committee to review and recommend changes appropriate for Hawaii. Qualifies for 1.5 AIA/CES (HSW).

Mar 29: EASLA Meeting Redesigning Certificate of Licensure

Call for Volunteer Designers! for the Re-Design of the Certificate of Licensure for Engineers, Surveyors, Landscape Architects and Architects (EASLA); State of Hawaii. Respond Date by March 29, Noon.

The joint task force seeks designers willing to contribute to the design efforts of the license wall certificates. Volunteers will contribute time, talent and personal resources to establish a new design and production criteria for the Hawaii license wall certificate. More information.

Tuesday, April 3: Meeting of the full task force to review findings of the design group and discuss outcomes.

Interested? Email Co-chair, Mr. Fabian A. Serkis, PE, LEED AP BD+C, Mechanical Engineer with your name(s) and contact information by March 29.

Mar 30: Land Use Ordinance Task Force Meeting

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. This is a great opportunity for AIA members to exchange ideas with the City and County of Honolulu. Qualifies for 1 AIA/CES LU.

Apr 6: Attend our 2018 Canstruction Kick-Off Meeting, 12pm

RSVP for Canstruction Kick-off! For our 13th Canstruction Competition, organized by AIA Honolulu, and we are again reaching out to ALL in the Design and Building Industries that might be interested in participating.

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

OR....ARE YOU READY TO ENTER YOUR TEAM/FIRM TODAY?
The 13th Annual Canstruction Competition Saturday, Oct 6, 9am - 2pm.

Enter Your Team Online Today! Entry Fee: $100 per team Theme: Comic-CAN

Mahalo Canstruction Sponsors:

C & S Wholesale Grocers

Honblue / Jet Graphics

Pearlridge Center

Mahalo Keiki Sponsor:

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

Attend 5 Sessions for $100 (7.5 HSW) OR Pay $25 Per Session (1.5 HSW)

Register on Eventbrite for One or All 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.

April Licensure Series

Attend Our April Licensure Series
View Series Event Flyer

Apr 16: AXP and ARE Explained: A Guide for Graduates and Professionals
A FREE NCARB Outreach Event at the Center for Architecture (1.5 LU)

Register Online! Monday, April 16, 5pm-7pm, AIA Center for Architecture

This is an excellent session to attend to learn about the ARE 4.0 to 5.0 transition and other updates to the AXP and ARE programs to continue promoting licensure and professional development in your firms.

Presenter: Martin Smith, AIA, NCARB, LEED Green Assoc. NCARB Assistant Director, Experience + Education NCARB welcomes licensure candidates and their supervisors to learn about the AXP and ARE process.

Apr 17: Designing Your Future - Creating Value In Your Career

FREE & No RSVP Needed! Tuesday, April 17, 6-8pm, UH School of Architecture, Auditorium

NCARB welcomes students and faculty members to understand the licensure process and the value it brings towards their careers.

Presenter: Martin Smith, AIA, NCARB, LEED Green Assoc. NCARB Assistant Director, Experience + Education.

Apr 19: The Case for the B.Arch in Hawaii

Register Online! Thursday, April 19, 5:30pm-7:30pm, AIA Center for Architecture

Dean Friedman invites the greater professional design community, including students, professionals, alumni and the profession to learn about the potential impact of an accredited B.Arch Degree at the University of Hawaii and its benefits to the community. Q+A to follow.

Presenter: Daniel S. Friedman, PhD, FAIA, NCARB, Dean, University of Hawaii, School of Architecture

Free, Refreshments Sponsored by RMA Architects, Fung Associates and AIA Hawaii

2018 AIA Grassroots Update

AIA Grassroots 2018 “Leading Through Influence”

Report by Brent Tokita, AIA, AIA Hawaii State Council, Vice-President/President-elect.

2018 Grassroots was held in not-so-sunny San Diego March 12-14. The event centered around advocacy/diversity/inclusion and many of the seminars reflected this theme. This was my first time at Grassroots and the event started with some pre-event networking and a meeting with our Northwest Pacific Region. Hawaii was well represented within the region with five attendees representing AIA Honolulu and Maui. We reported on our ongoing state programs focusing on the regional conference we are hosting in November. The conference consisted of general sessions and panel discussions through breakfast and lunch and specialized educational seminars on building stronger chapters in the afternoon. My personal interests center on sustainability of our profession in Hawaii so I attended sessions on urban design, climate change advocacy, developing future leaders in the profession, and opportunities for K-12 design education. The event was very fun and inspiring, and I was able to make some good connections with our Hawaii delegation and our component leaders on the mainland. I am looking forward to applying what I have learned into tangible results for the Hawaii State Council and I am already looking forward to Grassroots 2019. Pictured L-R: Brent Tokita, AIA; Kevin Loo-Chan, Assoc. AIA; Jason Takeuchi, AIA; Janelle Mundon, AIA. Image provided by Kevin Loo-Chan, Assoc. AIA.

AIA Member Update

Welcome PVA Architects New Hire Chris Masicampo, AIA

AIA Honolulu would like to welcome Chris E. C. Masicampo, AIA who joined Peter Vincent Architects as a Project Designer. Chris has a Master of Architecture from Harvard Graduate School of Design and a Bachelor of Arts in Biology from the University of Colorado at Boulder. He most recently worked as a Project Architect at The Miller Hull Partnership in Seattle. Prior to that he was at Safdie Architects in Boston and UN Studio/van Berkel & Bos in Amsterdam.

Masicampo is a notable and distinguished designer. He collaborated with Alda Capi and Newphew LA on the first place, award-winning entry in the MOBILIciTY international design competition of a hybrid transportation station in Tirana, Albania. Welcome to Hawaii!

AIA National Update

Mar 29: Free AIA Webinar "The Architect's Guide to Managing Risk on Complex Residential Projects"

Register Online for Webinar! Thursday, March 29, 9am-10am

Residential development can be a profitable endeavor for design firms; however, these types of projects are complex and replete with risks. Learn about the unique issues inherent in residential design-build, mixed-use and residential condominium construction, and the relationship between developers/builders and architects.

Apr 3: Free AIA Webinar "Architects as facilitators: championing a blueprint for better communities"

Register Online for Webinar! Tue, Apr 3, 9am-10am (HST) 1 AIA/CES LU

In this course, we’ll explore how—and why—architects from Columbus, OH, Layton, UT, and San Diego, CA, are collaborating with their communities to tackle issues like climate change and homelessness. The course will be presented by members of the AIA Strategic Council 2017 CAPNUA Work Group. Further, we will highlight tools and resources you can use to build capacity to champion similar conversations in your community.

October Tour: Forgotten Kingdoms of Cambodia

Discover the incredible architectural legacies of Cambodia on an 11-day tour with Architectural Adventures. From Angkor to Sihanoukville, discover Cambodian architecture whose structures continue to provide cultural markers, reminders of greatness, and provide inspiration for generations to come. Tour Dates: October 13-23 | Qualifies for up to 23 AIA LUs. Learn more >

The first-ever AIA Small Firm Compensation Report

Dedicated to the unique needs of small architecture firms, this report includes data on compensation trends and employee demographics at small firms, plus details on benefits offered by small firms, and 23 detailed compensation tables broken out for six positions by firm type, firm revenue, region of the country, and more. Learn more >

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.

AIA Honolulu Job Board

1 New Job & 11 Total on the AIA Honolulu Job Board

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

NEW! Revit Drafting - EDB

Architectural Associate - Pacific Asia Design Group, Inc
Summer Intern I / Summer Intern II - G70
Architectural Designer / Project Manager - Trinity | ERD
Click here for all jobs listed on the AIA Honolulu Job Board.

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

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.

Mar 28 & 29: Solid-State Lighting Design and Lighting Controls Workshop
When/Where: May 28 & 29, American Savings Tower
Cost: $25 – $80
Register: Click here to register online.

Mar 30: Financial and Tax Planning for Contracting Businesses
When/Where: March 30, 9am-11am, BIA Hawaii, 94-487 Akoki Street
Cost: $20 BIA members | $35 Non-members
Register: Register on the BIA Hawaii website.

Apr 12: Simpson Strong-Tie Grand Opening Celebration
Proudly presents the opening of our new warehouse in Campbell Industrial Park.
When/Where: Thursday, April 12, 11am-1pm, 91-312 Komohana Street, Kapolei
RSVP: Please RSVP by March 31 to mmaggs@strongtie.com

Apr 14: APA Hawaii: Modeling for Transit-Oriented Development in Hawai‘i
When/Where: Wednesday, April 4, 12pm-1pm. AIA Center for Architecture
Register: Click here to register online with APA

April 18: Schulter Systems Architectural Workshop (4.5 LUs)
When/Where: April 17-19, 7:30am-4pm, Prince Waikiki, Honolulu
Register: Call 1-800-472-4588, Education Department or Dan Curtis, Schluter Systems 707-888-8531.

Apr-May: Pam Chambers "Life is a Presentation (4 Sessions)
When: Four Fridays - Apr 13, 27, 27 & May 4. Feel free to bring your own lunch.
Where: AIA Honolulu Center for Architecture
Cost: $395 - Includes Pam's ebook "Life is a Presentation"
Register: Email Pam Chambers or call her at (808) 294-2910.

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.