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So Cal Chapter of RCI Inc: 19th Annual Hawaii Winter Workshop: Building Enclosure Quality Assurance and Quality Control (12.5 CEUs)
Register Online! Qualifies for 12.5 AIA LU’s /RCI CEH’s. View Program Agenda.
Join us as an attendee, sponsor, or exhibitor for the 19th Annual Hawaii Winter Workshop. The seminar takes place Monday, Jan. 14 & Tuesday, Jan. 15, 8am-4pm at the Hilton Hawaiian Village in Waikiki. Breakfast, lunch, and seminar packets are included with each registration.
The workshop is designed to improve the skills and knowledge base of design, rehabilitation, and forensics professionals (consultants, architects, and engineers), developers, contractors, and building system manufacturers. We welcome university and college level students to gain insights, industry exposure, and network with professionals. The educational sessions will focus on innovation in building enclosure design and solutions by addressing aspects of manufacturing of products/systems, specification, installation, and building maintenance including investigation and repair. The program comprises of ten, 75-minute presentations, an exhibitor zone, and network reception. Questions? Email the So Cal Chapter of RCI.
AIA Committee Meeting
AIA Honolulu committee meetings are open to all active AIA Honolulu members.
Dec 6: Housing Committee Meeting
No RSVP for Thursday, December 6, 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.
Upcoming Programs & Events
GMM DECEMBER COMMUNITY SERVICE EVENT
Dec 12: Bring Holiday Cheer for the Ronald McDonald House
RSVP Today! Wednesday, Dec 12, 11:30am-1pm, Center for Architecture (Must RSVP for free lunch)
Help us brighten the holidays for the children and families at the Ronald McDonald House by donating a gift this holiday season. Gifts are especially needed for newborns, infants and teenagers. View list of also and always needed items.
RSVP today and bring your gifts to the CFA by Dec. 12 where you are also invited to join us wrapping gifts and enjoy a free holiday lunch for all AIA members providing a gift, sponsored by Manageability, LLC . View Event Flyer (PDF).
Dec. 13: AIA Young Architects Forum's Networking Event at Aloha Beer
RSVP Online Today! Thursday, Dec. 13, 5:30pm-7pm | Aloha Beer Co/HI Brau in Kakaako

Cost: Free (buy your own food & beverage)
AIA Honolulu Job Board
2 New Jobs Just Listed & 9 Total on our Job Board
Post a job with AIA Honolulu!
Jobs are posted for 1 month. Posting fee: $25/members, $40/non-members.
- NEW! Project Architect - Lionakis
- NEW! Project Manager - Trinity ERD
- .....go to the AIA Honolulu Job Board to view all jobs listed.
AIA National Career Center
The AIA National Career Center is also a great place to look for your next career or post a job. Check back frequently as new jobs are posted every day.
Assoc. AIA Updates
Design for Your Future: Tips for Architecture Students
Need help navigating the architecture profession? NCARB created a quick guide to jump starting your architecture career. You’ll learn about each of these processes:
- Starting your NCARB Record
- Finding a school with a NAAB-accredited program that fits your career goals
- Earning and documenting professional experience through the Architectural
- Experience Program® (AXP™)
- Finding firms that support your path to licensure and connecting with architect licensing advisers
- Completing the Architect Registration Examination® (ARE®)
- .......Click HERE to watch the quick guides.
AIA National Updates
The AIA Center for Practice
The Center for Practice is a new initiative addressing the needs of AIA members and members' firms on themes related to prosperity. The mission of the AIA Center for Practice is to facilitate easy and effective access to and integration of relevant AIA resources and services to enable its members' practices to thrive. Learn More >Guides for Equitable Practice: Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
AIA is committed to broadening equity, diversity, and inclusion to create a stronger profession. In partnership with the University of Minnesota, AIA has published the first three chapters of the Guides for Equitable Practice focusing on workplace culture, implicit bias, and compensation. The first three chapters of the guides have been released for AIA members and will be available to the public early next year. Read them, discuss with colleagues, and email AIA to let them know what you think. Learn more >
2019 Diversity Recognition Program — Apply today!
The AIA Diversity Recognition Program recognizes people, programs, and AIA chapters whose work challenges the norms and helps diversify the architecture profession. We're looking for submissions that showcase work, influence, and change in five different categories. Learn more >Deadline: Wednesday, January 16, 2019
ACSA/AISC Announces Inaugural Professional Competition
The Forge Prize recognizes innovation in the use of steel. The challenge is intended to engage designers in developing imaginative designs that bolster steel as the 21st century building material of choice, culminating with a public announcement event of winners in Summer 2019. Learn more >
Gensler Diversity Scholarship — Apply today!
Deadline: Sunday, December 9, 11pm ET
Payette Sho-Ping Chin Memorial Academic Scholarship
AIA Fellow Sho-Ping Chin shaped the national discourse on women in design and co-founded the AIA Women's Leadership Summit. This $10,000 scholarship is awarded to a woman entering at least her third year of undergraduate study or any level of graduate study within an accredited architecture program. Apply >
Deadline: Wednesday, January 16, 2019
Yann Weymouth Graduate Scholarship
This $5,000 scholarship will be awarded to a student whose work demonstrates an exemplary focus at the design intersection of sustainability, resilience, wellness and beauty. Students in any level of graduate study within a NAAB-accredited architecture program are eligible.
To help the scholarship recipient establish contacts within the profession and receive deeper insights about the field, they will be mentored by Yann Weymouth, AIA for the scholarship year. Apply >
Deadline: Wednesday, January 16, 2019
Diversity Advancement Scholarship
The Diversity Advancement Scholarship is one way the Architects Foundation and AIA help minority students pursue a successful career in architecture. Know students who dream of becoming an architect? Learn more >
Applications are now open through January 16, 2019
Renew your 2019 AIA Membership Early
Renew Your 2019 AIA Membership! An AIA membership connects you to 90,000+ professionals who share your passion for architecture.
Dues Installment Program! Pay your dues in up to 6 monthly installments. Enrollment begins October 1, 2018 and is available through April 30, 2019. Learn more >
AIAS Event Update
Dec. 12: AIAS Presents Paper Architecture Night
You are invited to attend the AIAS Paper Architecture Night on Friday, Dec. 12, 6-9pm at the School of Architecture Courtyard for a Student Exhibition and Gingerbread Esquisse. They will be showcasing work done by students and have a gingerbread house contest. Gingerbread house kits will be provided for a small donation of $10. Join them for food, prizes and more!
Questions? Email Keola Annino, AIAS President or Celeste Guarin, AIAS Vice President.
Upcoming Community Events
- Dec 12: Celebrate 2018 with USGBC Hawaii Pau Hana
Join the USGBC Hawaii Market Leadership Advisory Board, committee volunteers, members and the green building community in celebrating 2018. Come early to mix and mingle, and stay late to continue the conversation.
When/Where: Wed, Dec. 12, 5-7pm, Bethel Union, 1115 Bethel Street
Register: Click here to register online with USGBC Hawaii
2019 AIA Honolulu Annual Sponsorship Opportunities
Join Us! Start Your Sponsorship Today & Pick Your Programs
In 2019 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!
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