Island Architect Weekly - 3.5.2019

Tuesday, March 5, 2019

Oceanit Center Parking Rate Increase

AIA Honolulu was just informed that our parking structure Oceanit Center will for the first time in many years increase the rate charged to visitors using the garage beginning March 24, 2019.

• The visitor rate will increase from $4 per hour to $8 hour.
• The $2 flat rate for weekday evenings after 4PM and on weekend days will remain unchanged.
• Click here for parking suggestions while visiting the Center for Architecture.

AIA Committee Meetings

AIA Honolulu committee meetings are open to all active AIA Honolulu members.

Mar 11: Code Committee Meeting: Revision to the Fire Code, 11:30am

No RSVP Needed! Last year this committee went through significant changes to the 2015 and 2018 IBC.  We had several action items to follow up on with the fire department and for this meeting we have scheduled with them to go over those particular sections as well as having an update on revisions to the fire code.  Socrates Bratakos, and several others from the fire department will be in attendance. These discussions may lead to amendments to the State Building Code so it is good to hear many opinions.

Mar 14: Housing Committee Meeting, 12pm-1pm

No RSVP Needed! Mel Kaneshige, project developer of Kahauiki Village and other multi-family affordable housing projects in Honolulu, will be speaking on March 14th with our group on affordable housing.  This will provide an opportunity for anyone interested to provide feedback/suggestions to the City's continued efforts to adopt a modified affordable housing bill, as a follow up to Resolution 18-78, CD1. 

Resolution 18-78, CD1  proposed amendments to Ch 21, Revised Ordinances of Honolulu 1990 (The Land Use Ordinance), relating to development in the Apartment, Apartment Mixed-Use, and Business Mixed-Use Districts to increase the supply of affordable rental housing in low-rise multi-family dwellings.

Upcoming Programs & Events

Mar 14: AIA YAF Pau Hana: Sky Waikiki Rooftop Bar

RSVP Online! Please register in advance for planning purposes.

When/Where: Thursday, March 14th, 5:30pm-7:30pm, Sky Waikiki Rooftop Bar

Mahalo 2019 YAF Sponsors!

Join us for the Young Architect's Forum (YAF) pau hana and networking event at Sky Waikiki Rooftop Bar.  Come enjoy the view and network with your peers and build new relationships with colleagues from the up and coming generation of leaders in Hawaii's design and construction industry.

Mar 19: AIA/GCA Committee: Facility Tour of GPRM Prestress (1 LU)

RSVP Online!  Limited to 15 AIA Honolulu Members

When/Where: Tuesday, March 19, 8:30am-10:30am, GPRM Prestress, 91-063 Malakole St

Take part in a facility tour that showcases the unique benefits and challenges in the design, engineering and fabrication of architectural/structural precast concrete.  Discuss and observe the precast and prestressed manufacturing process from engineering and connection details, forms set-up, as well as casting and finishing. Read more and view required Personal Protective Equipment

General Membership Meeting
Mar 28: Artspace Site Tour & Waikiki Brewing (1 HSW)

Register Online! Thursday, Mar 28, 5:00pm, Artspace Site Tour (Max 30 Attendees)

We will meet 5:00pm at the site and start the tour with an introduction and walk around the building. We will then split up into two groups to go into the building; one group at a time.

At 6:30pm we will walk over to Waikiki Brewing in Kaka’ako where all attendees will receive 1 free drink ticket per person (beer, wine, house cocktail) and pupus. We have reserved the front portion for our group. 

Cost: $25 for AIA Honolulu members & $35 for Non-Members. No Walk-ins.

Mahalo GMM Sponsors!

Associate AIA Update

Complete the ARE in 2019! 
Cohort 1 March 20-July 3 & Cohort 2 Aug - Dec!

3 Exams per Cohort | 2 Sessions per Exam | 1 Low Rate

Register HERE for Bootcamp + All 6 Session of Cohort 1!
Membership includes full access to the Black Spectacles online study materials!

March 19, 5:30pm: ARE Bootcamp:  Cohort 1 begins with an overview of the ARE Prep cohort program, expectations, general study tips and a review of the licensure process.

Form connections and review with others taking for the Architect Registration Exams.  Membership in each Cohort provides 6 sessions to cover 3 exam divisions, or 2 sessions per exam.  A second cohort (August to December) will cover the remaining 3 exams.  Light meal and drinks will be provided.

Cost:  For 6 sessions the fee is $250 for AIA member / $360 for non-members.

Cohort 1’s 6 Upcoming Sessions: Mar 19: ARE Overview Bootcamp; Mar 20: Intro. Practice Management; Apr 10: Review Practice Management; May 1: Intro. Project Management; May 22: Review Project Management; Jun 12: Intro. Programming & Analysis and Jul 3: Review Programming & Analysis.

Go-To-Meeting! Licensure track/emerging professionals from neighboring islands can attend remotely. We encourage our Oahu based professionals to attend in person.

AIA Honolulu Job Board

1 New Job Just Listed and 6 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/Designer - Dean Sakamoto Architects/SHADE Group 

• .....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.

• View Job Listings
• Post a Job Online

AIA National Update

Apr 4-7: Committee on Design Conference, San Francisco  (21 LUs)

Register Online! 2019 COD: The Innovators and Maintainers! During this conference, they will examine innovation and infrastructure from multiple perspectives, including digital design, urban design and architecture, and human-centered design. The Bay Area tour will take you to the center of where it all happens and they will have special access to numerous locations. You will witness the radical transformation of the city’s urban core and its new focus on the South Market and Mission Bay areas. With lodging at the Portman Hyatt hotel in Embarcadero Center, your stay will be an homage to an area that was at the edge of innovation in its day.

Feb & Mar: Attend UHSoA Talk Story Sessions

Where/When: UH School of Architecture Auditorium (Arch 202) at 6pm

• Mar 25: Antoine Picon, Harvard University, Graduate School of Design

Mar. 22: UHSAAA 26th Annual Scholarship Golf Tournament

The University of Hawaii School of Architecture Alumni Association will hold their 26th Scholarship Golf tournament. View golf information letter. View registration form.