Island Architect Weekly - Friday, October 30, 2015

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You are invited to a Ferguson Showcase Event - Nov. 12, 5pm

Please Join Us! We at Ferguson Bath, Kitchen and Lighting Gallery would like to invite all AIA Honolulu members to the Ferguson Showcase Event on Thursday, Nov. 12, 5pm. View Event Flyer.

This event will be held at Hawaii’s premier showroom of Plumbing fixtures, Major Kitchen Appliances and Lighting.  This will be the start of many more showcase events that are designed for those in the construction and design industry to learn about new product and its application within a project.  This event will showcase Franke, and why their sink is superior to most.  We will also feature Viking Range Corporation, and what makes their product the envy of all. Food and drinks will be served throughout the evening. RSVP by emailing Ashley at Ferguson.

Happy Halloween from AIA Honolulu

Dress up like your favorite architect or building for Halloween!

Why not dress up like your favorite architect for Halloween? We all know there is nothing more awesome than architects! Dress up like one of The Greats, not saying you aren't, but you know what we mean.  For suggestions check out Curbed's great guide on how to make it happen. Go as Le Corbusier with a double breasted tailored suit, long tobacco pipe and a pair of stark oval glasses. Or why not as living starchitect Zaha Hadid?

Architect not for you? Dress up as your favorite building!

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

The AIA State Government Network is sharing the results of a very recent study that was conducted this year by the Charles Pankow Foundation and the Construction Industry Institute - read full report.  

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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Last Chance! 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.

AIA Hawaii State Council News

Join Us! AIA Hawaii State Council Committees are now official and in gear

Message from Louis Fung, AIA, President, AIA Hawaii State Council:  On Oct. 27, 2015, AIA Hawaii State Council officially kicked off two new committees: Practice and Prosperity Committee &  Licensing and Consumer Protection Committee.

These two committees are created to work on legislative and regulatory subjects on behalf of all Hawaii’s architects. Each committee has an agenda that matches current state legislative and regulatory issues monitored by AIA as government advocacy service to members. The committees will eventually help develop AIA positions on legislative and regulatory issues.

The committees are so far comprised of the following AIA Honolulu members, including representatives from all neighbor island counties:

• Practice & Prosperity Committee:  Stanford Lee (Chair), Shaun Roth (Vice-Chair, Big Island), Bill Brizee, Troy Miyasato, Kimbal Thompson, Katie MacNeil and Glenn Yokotake
  
  
• Licensing & Consumer Protection Committee:  Bert Yumol, Joyce Noe, Marie Kimney (Maui), Palmer Hafdahl (Kauai), Laurel Swan, Kris Powers and Robin Inaba (Big Island)

Call for Volunteers! If you missed the call for volunteers click here for the issue agenda. For those who have the passion in advocacy and are interested to join either of the committees, please do not hesitate to email Louis Fung, AIA.

Members in the News

John Hara, FAIA on Hawaii News Now "Sunrise" Nov. 3, ~8:10am

Howard Dicus will interview John Hara, FAIA about his regional honor on Tuesday, Nov. 3 at about 8:10 am. John Hara, FAIA is the first ever recipient of the AIA NWPR Medal of Honor for Lifetime Achievement in Hawaii.

The Medal of Honor for Lifetime Achievement is the highest honor the AIA Northwest and Pacific Region can bestow upon a member architect by acknowledging their lifetime efforts in advocacy, protection and enhancement of both the built environment and the natural environment. The award was presented September 24 at the AIA Northwest and Pacific Region/AIA Montana Honors and Awards in Bozeman, Montana..

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Oct 30: Lets Talk Interior Design and Interior Design Education in Hawaii!

Join Design Talk Hawaii host Matt Gilbertson on AM760 KGU or podcast at 760kgu.biz today Friday, Oct 30, 2:00pm. 

Join Matt Gilbertson, AIA for "Design Talk Hawaii" today Friday, October 30, at 2:00pm when I talk with Joan Riggs, Director of the Environmental Design and Interiors Department at Chaminade University of Honolulu, and Donna Pennington, Director of Interior Design of MGA Architecture.

AIA Honolulu Events

Nov 3 - Attend our SHADE Summer Institute Re-Cap Discussion (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 NOV. 17, 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!   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.

The event will also highlight Jennifer Harada Okino and Purnima McCutcheon’s exciting Carrara Marble experience in Italy, and a video presentation featuring the First Annual AIA Honolulu Charity Dodgeball Tournament.  

Pau Hana Overview:

• 5:30pm:   Check-In and Mingling
• 6:00pm:   Presentation: "The Carrara Marble Experience”
• 6:15pm:   Mingling with Exhibitors & EXPO Attendees
• 7:30pm:   Evening Pau

A great opportunity to mix and mingle with expo exhibitors and attendees. Refreshments will be served. 

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 Friday, Nov 13 for food/drink count purposes.

AIA ARE Prep 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.

Weekly Ad

You’re Invited to an Milgard Lunch Presentation (HSW) Nov. 12, 12pm

You’re Invited to a Milgard Lunch Presentation (1 HSW) on Thursday, Nov. 12 at 12pm titled "Maximum Daylight & Ventilation". This event is presented by Milgard Windows & Doors at the Pacific Source Building on 180 Sand Island Access Rd. View Event Flyer.

Program Overview: Noon - 1pm: Lunch with CEU presentation by Karen Davis, Allied Member and Milgard Architectural Specifications Representative followed by a Showroom Tour from 1pm - 1:30pm.

RSVP Today! Please RSVP to Sarah VanDeVanter by Nov. 9 or call her at (808) 206-9749.

Upcoming Co-Promoted Events

Free Building Energy Code Workshop from Hawaii State Energy (3.5 HSW)

This is a free event not to be missed and we arranged to give you credits! The New International Energy Conservation Code for Hawaii Buildings is coming and the Hawaii State Energy Office will be conducting free workshop at the Ala Moana Hotel - complimentary coffee and pastries. View Oahu Event Flyer.

Learn About: • The new International Energy Conservation Code (2015 IECC) • How the 2015 IECC impacts Hawaii’s buildings (residential commercial and government) • Energy savings requirements

Oahu - Monday, Nov. 2 OR Nov. 9:

• 8am-11:30am – Government Officials
• 1:00pm-4:30pm – Private Sector

Register: To register email Howard Wiig or call him at (808) 587-3811.

Neighboring Island Workshops: You can also attend on neighboring islands: Kauai, Nov. 3, Maui Nov. 4, Kona Nov. 5 and Hilo Nov. 6. Contact Howard for details.

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AIA Member Discount! The 35th Hawaii International Film Festival Nov. 12-22

The 35th Hawaii International Film Festival (HIFF) takes place November 12 - 22, 2015.  As an HIFF Film Outreach Partner, AIA Honolulu members receive a discount if purchasing advance tickets at HIFF.org. Use the discount code SPHIFF15.

Recommended for Architects! EVER THE LAND, who explores the sublime bond between people and their land through a landmark architectural undertaking by one of New Zealand’s most passionately independent Māori tribes, Ngāi Tūhoe.  For the past 150 years, the relationship between Tūhoe and the New Zealand government has been defined by longstanding grievances. Then, in 2014 history was made: Tūhoe's ancestral homelands were returned and Tūhoe built the first ever "Living Building" in New Zealand, conceived as a testament to their values and vision of self-governance. Showings: Sat, Nov. 14, 8:15pm or Mon, Nov. 16, 3:30pm (Regal Dole Cannery).

AIA Honolulu Job Board

Four Postings 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.