Tuesday, June 19, 2018
60th AIA Honolulu Design Awards
Time to submit your project(s) for the 60th AIA Honolulu Design Awards!
Click HERE to Start Your Online Submission! The AIA Honolulu Design Awards is Hawaii’s oldest program of its type, held annually since 1958. Projects submitted by local AIA members will be judged on their merit by a distinguished jury. The Design Awards Gala will take place on Nov. 15 at the historic Bishop Museum.
Deadlines: Submissions completed, paid for and submitted online by August 3
Submission Fee: Same Low Fee! $275 for Built and Unbuilt Projects
2018 AIA Honolulu Design Awards Information: Read our 2018 AIA Honolulu Design Awards Information (PDF) for detailed eligibility, submission requirements, project categories, awards and jury information.
New for 2018 Submission Process
- USGBC Hawaii Sustainability Award (Optional): For 2018, our Built Projects can also compete for the USGBC Hawaii Sustainability Award. To enter, you need to complete the stated submission requirements in our detailed information.
- Updated Submission Requirements: This year we have also updated our submission requirements for the Project Narrative and Jury Upload (view above link) to match the AIA Northwest Pacific Region Awards. This will make it easier for you to apply for both awards.
2018 Design Awards Jury: We are excited to again welcome an out of state jury, provided to us by AIA Seattle, who will judge our awards, together with the past President of AIA Honolulu. Stay tuned for jury introduction.
Start the Submission Process Early: Start now and get familiar with the new submission requirements and Cadmium platform. Users can edit and add entries until the submission deadline, facilitating internal collaboration and review, by your entire project team.
Mahalo 2018 Design Awards Sponsors!
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2018 Design Symposium
Become a Presenter at the 2018 Design Symposium
Nov. 13-15, Honolulu, HI
Presented by AIA Honolulu, CSI Hawaii, HAF, AIA Hawaii State Council and the UH School of Architecture.
At the 2018 Design Symposium, some of the most creative architects, landscape architects, planners and design professionals in Hawaii and throughout the Northwest and Pacific Region will explore the theme: Building Voices: Livable Cities & Communities.
BECOME A PRESENTER: The Symposium Committee invites you to submit your workshop or session proposals. The Design Symposium sessions and workshops will be held at the Hawaii Convention Center all day Wednesday, Nov. 14, and the morning of Thursday, Nov. 15.
View our Session/Workshop Submission Form with more information on what we are looking for and how to be considered as a presenter. Deadline is Monday, July 2, 2018 by COB.
Three Days of Programming:
- Tuesday, Nov. 13: AIA Northwest & Pacific Region Leadership Summit and Annual meeting at the Center for Architecture.
- Wednesday, Nov. 14: The 19th Annual Pacific Building Trade Expo with a robust line-up of topical seminars as well as luncheon. Keynote speaker Ed Mazria, FAIA.
- Thursday, Nov. 15: Breakfast keynote presentation followed by a half-day of interactive workshops that expand upon educational programming from the previous day. In the evening you are invited to join us for the AIA Honolulu and AIA Northwest Pacific Region Design Awards.
AIA Honolulu Programs
JUNE 27: PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SERIES, 12PM
Business Succession, Tax, and Retirement Planning for owners of AEC Firms
AIA Honolulu Professional Development Committee Presents....
Register Online Today! Wednesday, June 27, 12-2pm, Center for Architecture.
Gain insight into the critical topics that impact AEC firms.
Crucial Tax, Financial, and Business Succession Planning will be discussed for owners or potential owners of AEC firms. View Event Flyer.
Presenters: Marko Mijuskovic, MBA, CExP (Certified Bus. Exit Planner) Sr. Partner, Wealth Strategy Partners and Mike Hicks, owner of Hicks Pension
THIRD SESSION......
- July 25: Managing a Multi-Generational Workforce (2 LUs)
Presenter: Janina Abiles, Manager of Client HR Training and Products at ProService Hawaii
Cost: $30 AIA Members | $40 Non-Members | $20 Students (includes lunch)
July 11: Congressional Candidate Forum
Register Online with BIA-Hawaii! 2018 Industry Congressional Candidate Forum Wednesday, July 11, 5:30pm, Dole Cannery.
Meet all our six candidates, learn about their positions on issues impacting the construction industry here in Hawaii, and what they plan to do to support our industry if elected into Congress. Dan Cooke will act as the moderator. View Flyer.
The candidates will take pre-qualified but also unscripted questions from the audience, and we will try to seat one candidate at each of the organizations tables, for even more interaction opportunity.
July 12: YAF's Bowling with Bosses!
FREE! RSVP is NOW OPEN! Thursday, July 12th, 6:00 – 8:00 pm *Later start time
Registration includes two hours of bowling, shoe rental, heavy pupu, and non-alcoholic drinks. The event is sponsored by Subaru Hawaii, so it's free for all who attend!
You're invited to the Young Architects Forum (YAF) Bowling with Bosses event at Aiea Bowl. Come out and enjoy a night of fun and friendly competition with your peers and bosses alike. This is a great chance to network with upper management and owners of local firms and colleagues from the industry. To attend this event all attendees must register for themselves and their boss.
Space is limited to 25 YAFers and 25 bosses, so you must register in advance to guarantee a spot. Walk-ins will not be permitted.
Associate AIA News
Apply today for the ARE Scholarship (Deadline July 11)
Architects Foundation is now accepting applications for the 2018 Jason Pettigrew Memorial ARE Scholarship.
The scholarship recognizes the significant contributions of emerging professionals in the early stages of their careers by defraying the costs associated with the Architect Registration Exam (ARE). The scholarship also pays tribute to our late friend and colleague, Jason Pettigrew. Recipients will receive funds to cover the cost of the ARE exams, as well as study materials.
AIA National
AIA Launches Film Challenge
WASHINGTON – June 18, 2018 – The AIA has launched its fourth annual film challenge as part of the AIA’s “Blueprint for Better” campaign, an initiative that highlights the collaborative work of architects and civic leaders to solve some of the biggest issues facing cities today.
AIA is launching its film challenge along with the premiere of its new film, “Caño Martin Peña: A Blueprint for Better,” which depicts the rebuilding efforts of an architect and community leader in Puerto Rico following last year’s devastating Hurricane Maria that left more than three million people without power. AIA will debut the film at the AIA Conference on Architecture 2018 this Thursday.
Similar to AIA’s film, participants in the film challenge should produce, shoot and edit a three to five-minute documentary to tell a story about architects working with civic and community leaders to make a positive impact on their cities and towns. Submissions for the film challenge—due by 11:59 p.m. PDT on Monday, Aug. 27.
Complete details are available on AIA’s Film Challenge website. Films from previous film challenge finalists can be watched online.
AIA Honolulu Program Updates
Pictures from June GMM and YAF Pau Hana
Last week we had two great events organized by AIA Honolulu committees.
On June 14 our General Membership Meeting "What Makes Good Design Part 2: Emerging Professionals" took place at the Center for Architecture. This time we had the great honor to listen to Andrew Tang; Deirdre Stearns, AIA and Bundit Kanisthakhon as they discussed about “What makes good design, great architecture” View images.
Our second event was a Pau Hana organized by our Young Architects Forum (YAF) at Smith & Kings. This was a fun get-together and networking opportunity for their peers. This is a fantastic way to build new relationships with colleagues from the up and coming generation of leaders in Hawaii’s design and construction industry! View image.
AIA Honolulu Job Board
2 New Jobs Listed on our Job Board
Jobs are posted for 1 month. Posting fee: $25/members, $40/non-members.
- NEW! Administrative Assistant - RIM Architects
- NEW! Senior Project Manager | Architect - Trinity | ERD
- Project Architect - Honolulu - Lionakis
- Project Designer - Collaborative Studio LLC
- Senior Architecture Designer - WATG
- Project Designer - WATG
- .....go to the AIA Honolulu Job Board to view all jobs listed.
Upcoming Community Events
- June 23: UHSAAA 27th Annual Business Meeting & Installation Dinner
Enjoy the view from the 37th floor of the Hilton Waikiki Beach Hotel over a gourmet 4-course dinner paired with local and imported beers. We'll review the 2017-18 year, install our new officers, as well as honor our past legacy that has made the organization what it is today.
When/Where: June 23, 6pm-9pm, Hilton Waikiki Beach Hotel
Cost: $65 Members, $70 General
Register: Click here to buy tickets
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!
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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!
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