Island Architect Weekly

Tuesday, April 23, 2019

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2019 NAIOP Annual Symposium April 25

Register Online! The 2019 Annual NAIOP Hawaii Symposium will take place on Thursday, April 25 at the Prince Waikiki at 12:30pm.
Program Agenda: View Event Flyer

1:15pm: Keynote: Brandon Tinianov, PhD., PE, VP of Industry Strategy, View, Inc.
2:00pm: How Technology is Changing the World of Real Estate (Panel Discussion)
3:15pm: Let's Talk About Deals (Panel Discussion)
Pau Hana to Follow.

Cost: In Advance NAIOP Members $65, Non-Members $80. At the Door NAIOP Members $80 and Non-Members $90.

FREE EVENT! Sakamaki Extraordinary Lecture Series with Allison Arieff

Density doesn’t have to mean highrises; its best possible expression is in compact, walkable neighborhoods that are good for both people and the planet. So how do we get there? Allison Arieff will spotlight people, projects and ideas, and technologies that will help us get to density done right. Read more here.

Presenter: Allison Arieff is Editorial Director of the Bay Area-based urban planning and policy think tank, SPUR.

Parking: Available at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa, School of Architecture parking lot, 1899 University Avenue. Take the parking garage elevator to the second floor.

2019 Architecture Month in April

View our 13th Annual Architecture Month free and low-cost activities for members and the public during the month of April. Download Architecture Month Flyer

Mahalo Architecture Month Sponsors!

LAST EVENTS THIS WEEK- REGISTER TODAY!

APR 26: Free ASLA Film Night: Jens Jensen The Living Green, 6-8pm, CFA
The Hawaii Chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects presents award-winning film: Jens Jensen The Living Green, a biographic documentary of the man named “the dean of landscape architects” by the New York Times in the late 1880s for his forward-thinking work in Chicago, at that time the fastest-growing city in human history and considered the worst place on earth to live.

APR 27: Architectural Photography Workshop (7 AIA/CES LUs):
Cityscape: An Urban Snapshot, 8am-4pm, CFA

Special photography workshop led by world-class photographers, whose focus is on visually capturing architectural and interior design, this workshop offers participants a chance to learn more about ways to obtain images that best showcase the built environment. The day-long class includes a walking photo shoot, lessons on composition, strategies, and technique, and a critique session with editing examples in Lightroom.

Cost: $75 AIA Members, $105 Non-Members and $55 Students. Includes 16x20 mounted print. Photo exhibit at the CFA.

Upcoming Program

Apr 25: YAF's Hard Hat Tour of Haleola'ili'ainapono - 3 Spots Left!

NEW DATE! Thursday, April 25, 3pm-5pm - Email Pat if interested in attending.

Join the YAF April Tour of Haleola'ili'ainapono - a Bowers+Kubota demonstration project registered under the International Living Future Institute’s Living Building Challenge Certification program. The case study, seeks to discover if a typical Single Family Dwelling located in an urban residential zone in Hawaii, can legally achieve what once was commonplace for all of the Hawaiian people - the ability to live 100% off of the land, with the ike kuhohonu (deep knowledge) and kuleana (responsibility) to manage that land for eternal perpetuity.

Cost: Members $15 / Non-members $20. Part of the proceeds from this event will be donated to Haleola’ili’ainapono to support the ongoing efforts to obtain Living Building accreditation.

AIA Honolulu Professional Development Committee Presents...
Apr 30: "Harnessing the Strengths of Introverts" (1 LU)

Research has shown that extroverts tend to be more successful in the corporate world, earning more and reaching senior level managerial roles faster. However, recent leadership studies have shown that introverts make as good, if not better leaders than extroverts, but that introverts lack essential tools to help them land leadership roles.
• How do we ensure that introverts with great leadership potential in organizations do not get overlooked?
• What are best practices and tips for the formal mentoring of high potential introverts?
• How do I network or find mentors as an introvert?

Speakers: Eric K. Yeaman, President and COO, First Hawaiian Bank and Glen Kaneshige, President, Nordic PCL Construction.

Cost: $30 AIA Members, $35 Non-Members & $20 Students. Cost includes lunch.

May 8: AIA-GCA 2019 Event #2 - The Perfect P3 Project

Our latest AIA/GCA seminar will continue our P3 discussions by exploring current P3 projects in Hawaii and the local opportunities and challenges with Lance Wilhelm. Following that we will have Charles Long give a presentation on the tools necessary to craft successfully Public Private Partnerships.

Transit oriented development, downtown revitalization, conversion of obsolete retail and industrial sites, brownfield cleanup, and mixed-use development are all more economically and physically complex than the development of the past and, in most markets, require some type of public private partnership to succeed. What can the AIA and GCA communities do to enhance the potential for successful public private partnerships?

Recently, ULI published a manual on Public Partnerships: From Principals to Practice, written by members of ULI’s two public private partnership product councils. Attendees at the AIA meeting of May 8 will receive a download code to obtain a copy of this publication for free.

Cost: $10 AIA Members & GCA Members (GCA members must apply the promo code “GCA” at registration for member fee), $20 for non-members.

In the News

Call for Architects to Design New Notre-Dame Spire

In the wake of the fire that consumed the 19th Century spire of the Notre-Dame Cathedral, France announced an international competition for architects to design a renovated steeple. The goal is to “rebuild the cathedral even more beautifully,” and to complete the restoration in five years. Read more.

Legal Information Service for Members & Firms

LegaLine is offering a special introductory price for existing AIA members, and a free six-month subscription to for new members. LegaLine provides guidance on contract negotiation, dispute mitigation, structuring joint ventures, incorporating your practice, and more.

View your member offer HERE.

Architecture Billings Index Down in March

Following consistently increasing demand for design services for over two years, the Architecture Billings Index (ABI) dipped into negative territory in March, according to a new report today from The American Institute of Architects (AIA).

The ABI score for March was 47.8, down from 50.3 in February. Indicators of work in the pipeline, including inquiries into new projects and the value of new design contracts remained positive.

“Though billings haven’t contracted in a while, it is important to note that it does follow on the heels of a particularly tough late winter period for much of the country,” said AIA Chief Economist Kermit Baker, PhD, Hon. AIA. “Many indicators of future work at firms still remain positive, although the pace of growth of design contracts has slowed in recent months.” Read the full AIA press release HERE.

Local Allied Member

Welcome Back, Lyle Carden with Martin & Chock, Inc.

We would like to welcome back our allied member Lyle Carden, Ph.D, S.E. Principal with Martin & Chock, Inc. Structural Engineering / Planning & Disaster Resilience / Engineering Research

At Martin & Chock, they utilize the latest structural design techniques, together with applied research and planning concepts, to create innovative, pragmatic and sustainable engineering solutions for our clients throughout Hawaii and the Pacific region”. Thank you for being an allied member, Lyle!

AIA Honolulu Job Board

2 Jobs Listed on our Job Board

Post a job with AIA Honolulu!
Jobs are posted for 1 month. Posting fee: $25/members, $40/non-members.

Architectural Associate - Pacific Asia Design Group, Inc.
Project Architect - Peter Vincent Architects

.....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.

Portfolio Reviews 2019

Apr 30: AEC Technologies Portfolio Review 2019

The Architectural, Engineering and CAD (AEC) Technologies department of the Honolulu Community College Portfolio invites you to review the portfolios of the class of 2017:
When: Tuesday, April 30, 5:30-7:30pm
Where: Honolulu Community College, 874 Dillingham Blvd., Building 2, 2nd Floor, Norman W.H. Loui Conference Center, Free Parking. Click here for event flyer.

May 10: Senior Portfolio Exhibition 2019

The Chaminade University of Honolulu's Environmental + Interior Design invites you to their Senior Portfolio exhibition.
When: Friday, May 10, 5:30pm Industry Professionals, 6:30pm-8pm Public
Where: 3140 Waialae Avenue, Honolulu, Ching Conference Rm
Free Parking, Entertainment by Jazzy Jay
RSVP: Click here to RSVP online

Upcoming Community Events

Apr 25: Blum Age Explorer Presentation
Joint Event with NKBA Aloha Chapter and ASID-Hawaii.
When/Where: April 25, 5:30pm-8:30pm at the Pacific Source Showroom, Honolulu
Cost: Free for NKBA Members/Students & ASID Members, $10 Non-Members
Register: RSVP deadline is April 23 by email to Roseann.

May 7: Business Exit Planning Hawaii
Have an experienced Attorney, CPA, Business Valuator, and Certified Exit Planner in one room making your retirement more realistic and predictable.
When/Where: Tuesday, May 7, 9am-12pm, Foreign Trade Zone No. 9
Cost: $25. Tax Deductible, Breakfast Included
Register: Click here to register online. Free parking available.

May 10: APA Hawaii "OEQC Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) Rules Update"
Come to hear from Scott Glenn, Director from Office of Environmental Quality Control (OEQC), Onaona Thoene, Chair Environmental Council. AIA Honolulu Members are welcome.
When/Where: Friday, May 10, 12:00-1:00pm, AIA Center for Architecture.
Topic: OEQC Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) Rules Update.
Cost: $10 for AIA and AIA Honolulu members
Register: Click here to register online at with APA.

2019 AIA Honolulu Annual Sponsorship Opportunities

Join Us! Start Your Sponsorship Early and Pick Your Programs

Get On Board Early! In 2019 you will see lots of exciting sponsorship and networking opportunities. Support your profession and become an AIA Honolulu Annual Sponsor Today!

Pick which program-specific sponsorship opportunities your firm would like to align with and at what levels. Your options are limitless!

Email or call us at (808) 628-7245 for questions.