Tuesday, July 24, 2018
2018 Design Symposium
Three More Days! Presenter Deadline July 27!
2018 Design Symposium, Nov. 13-15, Honolulu
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, November 14, and the morning of Thursday, November 15. View our Session/Workshop Submission Form with more information on what we are looking for and how to be considered as a presenter. Extended Deadline is Friday, July 27, 2018 by COB.
BECOME A DESIGN SYMPOSIUM SPONSOR TODAY!
Strengthen relationships and grow your business through a sponsor partnership at the 2018 Design Symposium.
This is THE annual event for leaders, decision makers and professionals from the design industry in Hawaii to set fiscal, organizational, and industry standards for Design Professionals.
60th AIA Honolulu Design Awards
Don't Miss Out! Submit Your Projects for the 60th AIA Honolulu Design Awards
Submissions Deadline Friday, August 3, 5pm
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.
- Click HERE to Start Your Online Submission! Start now and get familiar with the new submission requirements and Cadmium platform. Users can edit and add entries until the submission deadline.
Submission Fee: Same Low Fee! $275 for Built and Unbuilt Projects
- 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.
Mahalo 2018 Design Awards Sponsors!
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AIA Committee Meetings
AIA Honolulu committee meetings are open to all active AIA Honolulu members.
Aug 2: Housing Committee Meeting, 12pm-1pm
Register for Thursday, Aug. 2, 12pm-1pm! The AIA Honolulu Housing Committee was created to promote the development of safe, attractive, accessible, and affordable housing. It will provide leadership, advocacy, and education to the profession and the public in matters related to housing design.
AIA Honolulu Programs
TOMORROW Jul 25: PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SERIES, 12PM
Managing a Multi-Generational Workforce (2 AIA/CES LUs)
AIA Honolulu Professional Development Committee Presents....
Register Online Today! Wednesday, July 25, 12-2pm, Center for Architecture.
Gain an awareness of similarities and differences between generations, strategies for addressing the HR needs for each group and an understanding of the compliance issues associated with multi-generational issues in the workplace and how to respond.
Presenter: Janina Abila, Manager of Client HR Training and Products at ProService Hawaii
Cost: $30 AIA Members | $40 Non-Members | $20 Students (includes lunch)
Aug. 15: AIA Honolulu Film Night: Selected Films by Charles & Ray Eames
RSVP Online! Wednesday, Aug. 15, 5:30pm, Center for Architecture
Join us for a special evening featuring six films by the legendary Charles and Ray Eames, among the twentieth century's most enduringly influential designers and design thinkers.
Moderated and selected by Daniel Freidman, FAIA, Dean and ACSA Distinguished Professor at University of Hawaii, School of Architecture, the films include Design Q & A (1972, 5 min.), IBM at the Fair (1965, 8 min.), Fiberglass Chairs (1970, 9 min.), Goods (1971, 6 min.), and House After Five Years of Living (1955, 11 minutes).
Immediately following the presentation, award-winning architects and School of Architecture faculty members Karla Sierralta and Brian Strawn (Strawn+Sierralta) will offer commentary and questions about the Eamesʻs practice, legacy, and significance in a contemporary context.
Cost: Free Event
GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING (1 AIA/CES LU)
Aug 16: Talk Story with the Mayor Kirk Caldwell
Questions for Mayor Kirk Caldwell! Please email AIA Honolulu your questions beforehand.
Register Online! Thursday, Aug. 16, 11:30am-1:30pm, Center for Architecture
Topic: Talk Story with the Mayor: An Update on the City and County of Honolulu
Guest Speaker: The Honorable Kirk Caldwell, Mayor City and County of Honolulu
Cost: $20 AIA Honolulu Members | $30 Non-Members (Lunch Included)
Go-To-Meeting available for our neighbor island friends.
AIA Honolulu Job Board
6 Jobs Posted on our Job Board
Jobs are posted for 1 month. Posting fee: $25/members, $40/non-members.
- Intermediate Architect/Architectural Designer - de Reus Architects
- Senior Architect – Construction Administration - de Reus Architects
- .....go to the AIA Honolulu Job Board to view all jobs listed.
AIA National Update
June Architectural Firm Billings Stay Positive
Architecture firm billings slowed in June but remained positive for the ninth consecutive month, according to a new report today from The American Institute of Architects (AIA).
AIA’s Architecture Billings Index (ABI) score for June was 51.3 compared to 52.8 in May, which is positive since any score over 50 represents billings growth. As a result, June’s ABI shows that demand for architecture firm services continues to improve across all sectors.
The Architecture Billings Index (ABI), produced by the AIA Economics & Market Research Group, is a leading economic indicator that provides an approximately nine to twelve month glimpse into the future of nonresidential construction spending activity. Read more.
Call for Entries: 2018 Emerging Professionals Exhibit
Submissions for the 2018 Emerging Professionals Exhibit are now being accepted. This is open to any architecture student, recent graduation, or architect licensed fewer than 10 years.
Access application > Deadline to submit is August 6.
A'19 Call for Proposals, Peer Reviewers, and Workshops
The Call for Presentations, Peer Reviewers, and Workshops for the A'19 Conference on Architecture in Las Vegas opened in June. Individuals interested in presenting should complete the submission form.
Cal for Proposal submissions are due August 1.
Call for Workshops are due October 30.
Upcoming Community Events
- July 25: SMPS Hawaii: The Role of Hawaiian Culture in Marketing, Planning, Design & Development
Join us as Ramsay Taum, Cultural Sustainability Planner at PBR Hawaii & Associates shares his insights on the Role of Hawaiian Culture in Marketing, Planning, Design & Development.
When/Where: Wednesday, July 25, 11:30am-1:30pm, Plaza Club
Cost: $35 SMPS Members / $55 Non-Members
Register: Click here to register online.
- July 27: Well Build Standard 1-Day Introduction Workshop
Explore the pioneering framework for human health in our buildings and communities.
When/Where: July 27, 8am-5pm, AHL
Presenter: Elaine Aye, Regional Manager, RWDI
Cost: $75 for the workshop
Register: Click here to register online.
- Aug. 14: Escalator 101 by Thyssenkrupp Elevator’s (1 LU)
Explore important planning criteria and design with our Regional Escalator Specialist. The course is a high-level overview of basic escalator design and function. Dinner and Drinks will be provided.
When/Where: Tuesday, Aug. 14, 5:30-7:30pm, Center for Architecture
Register: Click here to RSVP Online
Questions: Email Jon Ilao or call him at (808) 839-8138 for further information.
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.