Island Architect Weekly - Friday, November 20, 2015

SoCal Chapter of RCI Inc: 16th Annual Hawaii Winter Workshop (12 CEUs)

Join us as an attendee, sponsor and/or exhibitor at the 16th Annual Hawaii Winter Workshop – MAUI 2.0 at the Westin Maui Resort and Spa Ka’anapali on Monday, Jan. 18 & Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2016.

This program is designed to improve the skills and knowledge base of design and forensics professionals (consultants, Architects and engineers), developers and contractors.  The program sessions focus on design and analysis of roofing, waterproofing and exterior wall issues.  The programs will run from approximately 7:30am - 4:00 pm. It qualifies for 12.5 AIA LU’s / RCI CEH’s.  Breakfast and lunch are included. Questions?  View Program Agenda.  Email us at contactus@socalrci.org.

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 National Updates

Industry Experts Agree Energy Modeling is Key to Reaching Carbon Neutrality in Buildings

AIA data shows current scarcity of design projects meet carbon reduction targets

Washington, D.C. – November 18, 2015 – There has been an increase in the number of design projects, gross square footage and net-zero energy projects that have been reported as part of the American Institute of Architects 2030 Commitment. Those positive steps on the path to reaching carbon neutral buildings by the year 2030 are countered, however, by a small percentage of projects that met the 60 percent carbon reduction target for 2014.   Read the press release.

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Architecture Billings Index on Solid Footing

Continued growing demand across all construction sectors

Washington, D.C. – November 18, 2015 – There has been increasing levels of demand for design services for nearly all construction project types for the majority of the year as revealed in the Architecture Billings Index (ABI).  As a leading economic indicator of construction activity, the ABI reflects the approximate nine to twelve month lead time between architecture billings and construction spending. The AIA reported the October ABI score was 53.1, down slightly from the mark of 53.7 in the previous month. This score still reflects an increase in design services (any score above 50 indicates an increase in billings). The new projects inquiry index was 58.5, down from a reading of 61.0 the previous month. Read press release.

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Webinar: The Path to Licensure: How to Best Support Your Interns

Do you know how to best support your interns as they prepare for licensure? An expert panel, including the 2015 AIA National Architecture Firm Award winner, Ehrlich Architects, discuss best practices and resources to help firms encourage licensure. Visit the AIA ARE Prep Toolkit to learn more.

•    Register for December 7, 3-4 pm EST

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New AIA Trust Website

Check out the new AIA Trust website today! It is now organized by life stages and makes it easier for you to find what you need at any stage of your career.

The site contains free webinars, white papers and articles on evolving risks, a database of top professional liability insurers, and guides on starting and running a firm.

AIA Members in the News

Urban Security In Paris by Tom Vonier, FAIA

This week, 2017 AIA National President-elect Tom Vonier, FAIA, contributed an article to Security Management, the official magazine of ASIS International, the leading organization for security professionals world wide. The article, was published Thursday here. Tom, who is a member of the AIA College of Fellows, and a certified security professional has offices in both Paris and Washington, DC.   Article Exert: "Almost no one in the United States is unfamiliar with the horrors that someone with an automatic weapon can cause in a public setting, but the recent Paris attacks were monstrous and shocking by any standard, taking an appalling toll. Read the article. 

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John Hara, FAIA featured in the Pacific Business News

Congratulations to John Hara, FAIA, for being featured in the Pacific Business News on Nov. 13, 2015.  The article was titled "John Hara on architecture" and written by editor in chief A. Kam Napier who met him at his Moiliili office to learn more about how this small firm succeeds in such a big way. 

"John Hara’s architectural career is filled with successes, both aesthetic and professional. Some of the landmark buildings he has designed since opening his firm in 1970 include Case Middle School at Punahou School, the first phase of University of Hawaii at West Oahu, the Maui Arts & Cultural Center and the renovation of the Mauna Kea Beach Hotel — and those are just a few highlights out of 65 designed and completed institutional commissions." Read the article on the PBN website (subscriber-only article).

AIA Honolulu Business Meeting - View Photos

AIA Honolulu Staff and Board would like to say MAHALO to our +170 architect members, allied members and invited guests who attended our Annual Business meeting Nov. 17 at the Hawaii Convention Center. 

Before the official AIA Honolulu annual business meeting started, during the membership lunch program, the following recognitions and awards were given.

RECOGNITIONS were given to:

• AIA’s I Look Up Film Challenge People's Choice Award Winners “Mixed Plate Hawaii”:  Graham Hart, Kaoru Lovett and Ronald Ribao
• 2015 AIA Honolulu Scholarship Recipients: Reece Bonilla and Melissa Gil Carlos

AWARDS were rewarded to:

• Certificate of Appreciation to Honor: Frank Haines, FAIA
• Pacific Building Trade EXPO Organizers: John Fullmer, AIA – Expo Co-Chair, Stephen Nash, AIA – Expo Co-Chair and Reid Mizue, AIA – Expo Seminar Chair
• AIA Honolulu Honorary Affiliate Membership: Camilla Nicholas, AIA Honolulu
• Citizen Architect of Hawaii presented by 2015 AIA Hawaii State Council:  Daniel Chun, FAIA

Mahalo and Aloha Amy Blagriff, Hon. AIA!
A Certificate of Appreciation was also awarded to our Executive Vice President Amy Blagriff, Hon. AIA for her dedication and many years of unselfish service to AIA Honolulu. We can't believe she is leaving us for Colorado but wish her the best of luck in her new adventures. Amy will depart the island after more than two decades on Dec. 19, 2015.

View Photo's from the meeting & EXPO. During the meeting we got to listen to nominee speeches, the treasurer's report + remarks by our current and incoming Presidents.

WELCOME to our Newly Elected 2016 Board Members:
The AIA Honolulu Board will be lead next year by Ben Lee, FAIA-ME as President.

Vice Pres/Pres-Elect 2016   Chris Hong, AIA	Treasuer 2016/17 Kurt Mitchell, AIA	Director 2016/17 Emile Alano, AIA	Director 2016/17 Jason DeMarco, AIA
Director 2016/17 Kris Powers, AIA	Director 2016/17 Lorena Yamamoto, AIA	Assoc. AIA Director 2016 Jason Takeuchi, Assoc. AIA

Welcome Newly Elected 2016 AIA Honolulu Representative to the AIA Hawaii State Council:

The AIA Hawaii State Council will be lead next year by Dan Chun, FAIA.

AIA State Council Rep. 2016-2019 Bill Brizee, AIA

Pacific Building Trade EXPO

Congratulations to 16 Years of Success - Record Attendance for 2015!

Mahalo to everyone who attended the 16th Pacific Building Trad Expo on November 17. This year it looks like we set a new record for attendees and the architects and members seemed very happy. We had an amazing mix of vendors, seminars, great food and prizes

Mahalo All Exhibitors! This EXPO would not be free if it wasn't for all our amazing exhibitors. A special "shout out" to 40 of our very own AIA Honolulu Local Allied Members who had a booth. Thanks for the support!

Mahalo All Sponsors! Mahalo to all sponsors including our title sponsor Honblue, Inc. View list of all sponsors.

Mahalo to our Amazing Pacific Building Trade Expo Committees:
John Fullmer, AIA and Stephen Nash, AIA - EXPO Committee Chairs
Reid Mizue, AIA - Seminar Committee Chair

AIA Honolulu Events

Nov 25 - Attend AIA Honolulu RUDC Committee Meeting

Register Online! Attend our next Regional and Urban Design Committee (RUDC) meeting on Wednesda, November25 from 12:00pm - 1:15pm at the Center for Architecture.  The meeting is open to ALL interested AIA members.

The role of the AIA Honolulu RUDC Commitee is to review, discuss and advocate for positions on various urban design issues that affect our built environment and the communities we serve.

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Dec 2: APA Presents - Transit-Oriented Development Special District Regulations and Zoning: First Round, Waipahu

Register online with APA Hawaii!  AIA Honolulu Members are welcome to join the Hawaii Chapter of the American Planning Association (APA Hawaii) for their monthly presentation on Wednesday, Dec. 2, 12:00-1:00pm at the Center for Architecture.

Join Liz Krueger and Tim Streitz of the City and County of Honolulu - Department of Planning and Permitting to discuss current Transit-Oriented Development proposals and processes.

Three TOD-related bills from the DPP are before the Honolulu City Council. The intent of these bills is to create vibrant TOD areas with more varied land uses and pedestrian-oriented development standards that consider building/site design near the future rail stations, starting with the Waipahu Transit Center and West Loch station areas. Read more.

Cost: AIA Honolulu members will receive the APA member rate of $10. Feel free to bring your own lunch.

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Dec 5: "A Walk with a Legend" - Attend a Walking Tour with Frank Haines, FAIA

Last Walk for 2015! We have a few spots open for our regular Architectural Walking Tour with Frank Haines, FAIA on the last Saturday Walking Tour in 2015. Frank is now +90 years old and has done this walking tour for over 50 years. Don't miss this treat!

For countless Saturday mornings he has been educating the public and AIA members on Hawaii's rich architectural past, primarily in and around the Capitol district. You don't want to miss this walk with a legend!

Associate ARE Update

Got Questions? Contact our Hawaii State Wide Licensing Coordinator

Didn't have a chance to stop by the AIA Honolulu booth during the Pacific Building Trade EXPO to meet Laurel Swan, AIA our new Hawaii State Wide Licensing Coordinator? No worries, if you have questions are are welcome to email to see if she can help.

This summer Laurel went to NCARB for training and can answer many or your licensing questions in regards to IDP, ARE and the conversion from 4.0 to 5.0.

AIA Honolulu Job Board

2 New Job Posting on the  AIA Job Board

Jobs on the AIA Honolulu Job Board are posted for 1 month. The fee is $25/members & $40/non-members.