Tuesday, August 7, 2018
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Aug 14: Escalator 101 by ThyssenKrupp Elevator (1 LU)
Register Online! Tuesday, August 14, 6pm-7pm, AIA Center for Archtiecture
Thyssenkrupp Elevator’s continued goal is to provide you with assistance in Design, Estimating, and Continuing Education Courses. We are delighted to announce our Escalator 101 presentation – which will provide you with one (1) Learning Unit towards your AIA requirement. Explore important planning criteria and design with our Regional Escalator Specialist. You will gain expertise in the key components of Escalators/Moving Walks, Dimensions, and Application.
Dinner and Drinks will be provided.
Questions? Email Jon Ilao or call at (808) 839-8138 for further information.
2018 Design Symposium Sponsorship Opportunities
2018 Design Symposium, Nov. 13-15
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 DESIGN SYMPOSIUM SPONSOR TODAY
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.
Why Sponsor? Strengthen relationships and grow your business!
Sponsors of the 2018 Design Symposium receive direct exposure to key decision makers in the design industry through our symposium program, website, onsite signage, presentations, and verbal recognition.
In addition, sponsors receive repeated exposure to local and regional design professionals in the months leading up to and following the event, via the Symposium website and electronic communications.
For detailed information about the 2018 Design Symposium sponsorship opportunities (including benefits of sponsorship at each level), please view our Sponsorship Prospectus.
AIA Committee Meetings
AIA Honolulu committee meetings are open to all active AIA Honolulu members.
Aug 9: AIA HSC Meeting: Licensing & Consumer Protection Committee
No RSVP for Thursday, August 9, 12pm-1pm! AIA Honolulu members are welcome to attend our AIA Hawaii State Council Licensing & Consumer Protection Committee. This committee is created to work on legislative and regulatory subjects on behalf of all Hawaii’s architects.
AIA Honolulu Programs
AIA Honolulu Film Night
Aug. 15: Selected Films by Charles & Ray Eames
RSVP Online! Wednesday, Aug. 15, 5:30pm, Center for Architecture - Free Event!
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.
GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING (1 AIA/CES LU)
Aug 16: Talk Story with Mayor Kirk Caldwell
Moderated by Robbie Dingeman, Honolulu Magazine
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.
Aug 16: YAF Pau Hana: Kieselbach Woodworks
RSVP Online! Thursday, August 16, 5:30-7pm, Kieselbach Woodworks
Join the AIA Young Architects Forum (YAF) for a pau hana filled with networking, games, food, drinks and prizes. Friends and colleagues welcome. Kieselbach will host a demonstration of their processes and tools used in woodworking. You will also get the first look at a MonDoor system in Hawaii (Floating Pocket Door).
Bonus: Pupus, Refreshments, Ping Pong, Shuffle Board and Great Company
Cost: No charge (Please register for planning purposes.)
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Aug 21: CSI Honolulu Dinner Program "The American Savings Bank Honolulu Campus: Dynamic Teams, Better Buildings"
Click Here for Registration Form (PDF)
When: Tuesday, August 21, 5pm Dinner & 6pm Program
Where: The Pacific Club, Cleghorn Room (Limited to 30 guests)
Local architect Philip Camp, AIA will give an overview of the project highlights from both a design and construction standpoint and share the scope of work behind the project for ASB. He will address his role as local architect handling CA and offer insights on the teaming effort.
Cost: AIA/CSI Members $25 (No RSVP $30); Non-members $30 (No RSVP $35)
In Partnership
Aug 10-12: VIP Free Admission
BIA-Hawaii's Big Summer Home Building & Remodeling Show
Planning on going to the BIA Big Summer Home Building & Remodeling Show? Pick up your VIP FREE ADMISSION pass at the AIA Center for Architecture. Passes available to members on a first-come, first-serve basis. Email Pat Nohara or give her at call at (808) 628-7243 if you are interested (must pick up at the Center).
The Building Industry Association of Hawaii's Big Summer Home Building & Remodeling Show is scheduled for August 10-12 at the Blaisdell Exhibition Hall. The event features more than 100 unique exhibits by builders, contractors, designers and community resources.
Aug 6-16: HHF "Preservation Essentials" Seminar Series (3 HSW)
Qualifies for 3 AIA/CES LUs (HSW). AIA Honolulu is the registered provider.
Register Online with HHF! In August 2018, Historic Hawai‘i Foundation will continue its popular statewide educational seminars to provide community training on historic preservation. This year’s topics include: the purpose of preservation; the framework, inclusive of roles and responsibilities; stewardship of historic properties; best practices and tips for success and preservation tools and resources.
Historic Hawai‘i Foundation (HHF), in partnership with the National Park Service (NPS), will offer a free community seminar in Kawaihae and Honoka‘a, Hawai‘i Island; Lahaina and Hāna, Maui; Kalamaula, Moloka‘i; Princeville and Hanapēpē, Kaua‘i; Lāna‘i City, Lāna‘i and Hale‘iwa, O‘ahu.
Sep 21-22: Attend the Build + Buy Green Conference on the Big Island
AIA Member Rate: $200 Early Bird (ends Aug. 10) & $220 Regular!
AIA Honolulu is the registered provider for AIA/CES LUs.
Register Online! Attend USGBC Hawaii’s signature conference, Build + Buy Green, on the Big Island in partnership with the Hawaii State Energy Office and DBEDT. Enjoy site tours with national and local experts in the fields of high performance building design, water conservation and wastewater innovation, and net zero energy. View Event Flyer.
Highlights: Pu‘uwa‘awa‘a Energy Ranch, owned by Henk Rogers of Blue Planet and Hawai‘i Preparatory Academy Energy Lab, the State's first Living Building Challenge Project
Don’t miss this opportunity to learn about the most progressive buildings and sites in our State while gaining CEUs through a 2-day tour of high performing buildings in the Kona and Kohala areas.
Associate AIA Update
ARE 5.0 Update!
The Architect Registration Examination (ARE) 4.0 is officially retired. Starting on October 1, 2018 ARE 5.0 will reference the newest version of the AIA Contract Documents and the 2015 International Building Code —which can be downloaded for free online.
Note the cost of each ARE 5.0 division will increase on Oct. 1, 2018.
Start the ARE 5.0: Click here to start the ARE 5.0 today!
AIA Honolulu Lending Library & Discounts! Our members have a lending library and our members can receive discounted ARE 5.0 materials from Brightwood and PPI. Click here to learn more.
AIA Honolulu Job Board
1 New Job Posted on our Job Board
Jobs are posted for 1 month. Posting fee: $25/members, $40/non-members.
- NEW! Job Captain - Fung Associates, Inc
- Senior Revit Design & Production - Design Partners incorporated
- Revit Design & Production - Design Partners incorporated
- Architect with LEED Coordinator Experience - Design Partners incorporated
- .....go to the AIA Honolulu Job Board to view all jobs listed.
AIA National
AIA Film Challenge: Submission Deadline August 27!
Architects and filmmakers are invited to collaborate in telling stories of projects done in partnership with civic leaders and the community. Civic leaders can include anyone from non-profit leaders and librarians, to mayors or local park directors.
Anyone who works or volunteers to promote the quality of life in their community is a civic leader. Submissions are due on August 27. Winners will be announced in October 2018. Learn more.
Upcoming Community Events
- 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.
- Aug. 25: Lighting and Controls Training Opportunity
Where/When: Saturday, Aug. 25, 9am-5pm, UH Manoa, Krauss Hall Room 12
Topic: Cost Effective Lighting and Controls Retrofits
Instructor: Stan Walercyzk, Lighting Wizards
Tuition: $230 (Receive a $155 discount by applying through Hawai‘i Energy)
The deadline to register is August 10, 2018
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.