Island Architect Weekly - Tuesday, April 10, 2018

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2018 Architecture Month in April

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!



Architecture Month Premier Sponsor!

Upcoming AIA Honolulu Architecture Month Events!

• 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.
  
  Cost: Free (suggested donation at the door).
  
  
  
• Apr 28: Architectural Walking Tour: Kaka’ako, Tours starting from 3pm-4:30pm
  You are invited to join in a Walking Tour of Kakaako, led by AIA member-architects. This is a rare opportunity to explore the area’s rich history and future vision from a design perspective. Over the course of two hours, walkers will learn about architecturally significant historic and recent buildings and spaces in an area of urban Honolulu that has been the focus of so much attention in recent years. Cost is $15 per person.
  

  Mahalo Walking Tour Sponsors:

     
  

BIG ISLAND SECTION EVENTS

• April 13 & 19: 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
  

• 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 students.
  

CO-SPONSORED ARCHITECTURE MONTH EVENTS

• April 13: Free ASLA Film Night, 5:30pm
  Register Online! Friday 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 Committee Meetings

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

Apr 12: EASLA Taskforce Meeting

Register for Thursday, April 12, 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.

Apr 16: Land Use Ordinance Task Force Meeting

Register for Monday, April 16, 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.

Apr 17: EPC Leadership Committee Meeting

Register for Tuesday, April 17, 12pm-1pm! The Emerging Professionals Leadership Committee is meeting to discuss the proposal for a new Emerging Professionals Leadership program to be launched in the near future. All are welcome. Feel free to bring your lunch.

AIA Honolulu Upcoming Events

Apr 12: Free YAF Pau Hana at Murphy's

RSVP Online! Thursday, April 12, 5:30pm-7pm, Murphy’s Bar & Grill

Murphy’s Bar & Grill will be hosting AIA Honolulu’s Young Architects Forum and provide complimentary pupus to enjoy at the traditional downtown saloon and eatery. 

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 w/ complimentary pupus courtesy of Murphy's. (may purchase additional food and beverage).

13th Canstruction Competition

Register YOUR Team for 2018 Canstruction Competition

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:

In Partnership

2018 SAME Honolulu Scholarship Program Application

Application deadline is June 15, 2018.

The Society of American Military Engineers (SAME Honolulu) is again offering scholarships to deserving high school seniors and college students who will be or are currently enrolled at a university with an accredited engineering or architecture program. College students currently enrolled in an accredited engineering or architecture program are encouraged to apply for the one-year scholarship ($1,500).  High School seniors who will be enrolled in an accredited engineering or architecture program at a 4-year college/university are encouraged to apply for the 4-year scholarship ($6,000). View SAME 2018 Scholarship Application form.

Questions? For questions please email Jennifer Louie, PE.

Apr 16-23: International Energy Conservation Code Training (3.5 HSW)

Sponsored by the Hawaii State Energy Office and Hawaii Energy (View Flyer)

AIA Honolulu is the registered provider for this Statewide Code Training.

Get a head start by acquiring knowledge of the new code ahead of anticipated adoption by the counties.  Since the last update 12 years ago, many technological and code improvements have been made. Learn about the new code from national code authority, Erik Kolderup, P.E. and Howard Wiig of the State Energy Office and State Building Code Council, who has been instrumental in the development and passage of the Hawai‘i amendments.

Public sector should register for AM session and Private sector register for PM session.

• Mon, April 16, 1pm-4:30pm: O‘AHU - Honolulu, Blaisdell Center Oahu Room (3.5 HSW)
• Tue, April 17, 1pm-4:30pm: MAUI - Kahului, Maui Beach Hotel Maui Room (3.5 HSW)
• Wed, April 18, 1pm-4:30pm: KAUA‘I - Līhu‘e, Līhu‘e Civic Center Pi‘ikoi Conference Room B (3.5 HSW)
• Thu, April 19, 1pm-4:30pm: HAWAI‘I - Hilo, Engineering Partners Conference Room (3.5 HSW)
• Fri, April 20, 1pm - 4:30pm: HAWAI‘I - Kona, West Hawai‘i Civic Center Council Chamber (3.5 HSW)
• Monday, April 23, 1pm-4:30pm: O‘AHU - Honolulu, Blaisdell Center Oahu Room (3.5 HSW)
  Complimentary light refreshments will be provided.

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.

• Apr 23: WATER: Water conservation, storm water management and on-site water reuse
• 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

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.

AIA Honolulu Job Board

3 New Jobs Just Listed on the AIA Honolulu Job Board

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

• NEW! Architectural Designer / Project Manager - Trinity | ERD
• NEW! Senior Project Manager | Architect - Trinity | ERD
• NEW! Project Manager - RIM Architects
  

• .....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.

• Apr 11: Webinar "The Art of Water" (1 HSW)
  When/Where: Wednesday, April 11, 12pm-1pm, Webinar
  Cost: Free

• 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 19: A Night in Kaka'ako: A Pau Hana Networking Event
  by Hawaii Society of Business Professionals
  When/Where: Thu, April 19, 4:30pm-8pm, 449 Cooke Street
  Cost: $85 HSB Members / $120 Non-Members (March 1 - April 17)
  Register: Click here to register online.

• 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-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.