Tuesday, July 17, 2019
AIA Honolulu "Member Spotlight"
Introducing Ted Garduque, FAIA, Owner of Garduque Architects, LLC
Welcome to "Member Spotlight" where we will feature AIA Honolulu members and ask them 5 random questions. A fun way to get to know each other and maybe get some new ideas and tips.
Welcome Ted Garduque, FAIA , Owner of Garduque Architects!
The questions we asked Ted were......
- What's the most inspiring part of your job?
- Who was the most influential person in your life and why?
- What was your favorite TV show when growing up (or now)?
- Who would you most like to swap places with for a day?
- What are your hobbies?
Want to know the answers? Click here
Want to Suggest a Member or Participate? Email Jacy L. Youn, EVP and give her your suggestions.
Upcoming AIA Honolulu Programs
AIA Honolulu Professional Development Committee Presents...
July 30: "Awkward Silence...Learn How to Avoid This & Network Effectively"
Register Online! Tuesday, July 30, 12pm-1:30pm, Center for Architecture.
Networking is the key to success. Beyond exchanging business cards and making pointless small talk, networking is a skill set that requires hard work to hone. In this workshop, we will cover how to get better at networking - including tips on how to make a great first impression, keep the conversation going and follow up after making a connection.
Speaker: John Strandberg, Director of Sales & Marketing Hawaii Tech Support.
Cost: $30 AIA Members, $35 Non-Members & $20 Students. Cost includes lunch
Associate AIA Update - Complete ARE in 2019!
Join Us! ARE Cohort 2: July 24 - December 18
3 Exams | 2 Sessions per Exam | 1 Rate
Register HERE for All 6 Session of Cohort 2!
Membership includes access to Black Spectacles Premium Access!
Connect and review with others preparing for the Architect Registration Exam. Membership in a cohort provides 3 sessions to cover 3 divisions of the ARE 5.0 exam. This second cohort will cover the remaining 3 exams. Membership also provides access to the Black Spectacles Premium Access study tools including: videos, flash cards and practice exams.
Cost: ARE Review cost for 6 sessions is $780 for AIA members / $900 for non-members.
Cohort 2’s 6 Upcoming Sessions: Jul 24: Intro. Project Planning & Design: Aug. 21: Review Project Planning & Design / Sep. 18: Intro. Project Development & Documentation; Oct. 16: Review Project Development & Documentation / Nov. 20: Intro. Construction & Evaluation; Dec. 18: Review Construction & Evaluation.
Go-To-Meeting! Licensure track/emerging professionals from neighboring islands can attend remotely. We encourage our Oahu based professionals to attend in person.
Introducing Local Allied Member
Welcome T.C. Campbell with Pioneer Design Group, Inc. (PDG)
We would like to welcome our local allied member T.C. Campbell, P.E., a Project Manager with Pioneer Design Group, Inc. (PDG). A licensed Civil Engineer in Oregon and Hawaiʻi, the Kaimuki native and Kamehameha Schools alum is thrilled for this opportunity to offer consulting services to the Hawaiʻi community. PDG provides civil engineering, land use planning, land surveying, landscape architecture and development services. Their team has consulted on a wide range of projects, including residential subdivisions, mixed-use commercial/residential, multi-family residential, big box commercial, industrial and public improvements. Their highly qualified project teams are dedicated to providing innovative, expeditious and cost-effective solutions to fit the client’s needs.
Feel free to email or call T.C. Campbell directly for questions:
808-753-2376 | Web: pd-grp.com | E: TCCampbell@pd-grp.com
AIA Members Information
Special Invitation for Firm Leaders
Would you like to use data, like the ABI and HDTS, to target business opportunities? Through AIA survey panels you'll be able to compare your firm with others, use data to prepare business plans, and voice your experiences. Participation is easy and valuable to our industry. Find your panel >
Barcelona Beckons - Fall 2019 Architectural Tour
This November, join one of Architectural Adventures' most popular tours discovering Barcelona's rich culture and architecture. From medieval charms of the Gothic Quarter to Antoni Gaudí's majestic Modernist marvels, see structures and sites that compose one of the world's most vibrant cities. Earn 15 AIA LUs (6 of which are HSW). Learn more >
2019 AIA Film Challenge: A Blueprint for Better
Films due August 12! The AIA Film Challenge 2019 invites architects and filmmakers to collaborate to share stories of architects and civic leaders working together to create resilient and sustainable communities.
Participants produce a 3-5 minute documentary-style film showcasing their Blueprint for Better story to win up to $10,000 and travel and hotel for two to see their film screened at Chicago Ideas in October. Winners will also receive exposure on AIA’s online channels, as well as via partner film and architecture organizations. There is no entry fee to participate in the challenge.
There is also a People’s Choice Award winner chosen by public voting that opens on August 19.
AIA Honolulu Job Board
One (1) Just Listed Position 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 - WATG
- Architectural Designer - Midlevel - Urban Works, Inc.
- Location Manager - Hawaii - RIM 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.
Upcoming Community Events
- Jul 26! Window Selection, Glazing & Building Envelope Optimization
Attend a FREE Coastal Windows’ Factory Tour and Seminar
When/Where: Friday, July 26, 9:30am-1pm, Coastal Windows, 94-533 Puahi St., Waipahu
Speaker: Bob Barrett, President, Coastal Windows
Register: Click here to register online with Eventbrite.
- Jul 22-26: Stormwater Conference with the City and County of Honolulu
The City and County of Honolulu and Hawaii Water Environment Association (HWEA) invites you to attend educational workshops for post-construction stormwater quality, Best Management Practice (BMP's), and protecting our waters for life. View Conference Website.
When/Where: July 22-26, 2019, Hawaii Convention Center.
Register: Click here for their registration website
- July 29-Aug 1: Primary Urban Center Survey + Meeting: Neighborhood Growth & Change!
Take the Survey to share what's special about your neighborhood - then come discuss growth and change in your neighborhoods at the upcoming Open Houses!
July 29, 6:30pm-8:30pm: East PUC workshop!(Wai‘alae-Kāhala to Ala Moana)
Where: Ala Wai Elementary, 503 Kamoku Street
July 31, 6pm-8:30pm: West PUC workshop!(Moanalua to Pearl City)
Where: Aiea Public Library, 99-374 Pohai Pl, Aiea
August 1, 6pm-8:30pm: Central PUC workshop! (Punchbowl to Kalihi-Pālama)
Where: St. Andrews Priory, 224 Queen Emma Square
2019 AIA Honolulu Annual Sponsorship Opportunities
Become a Sponsor of AIA Honolulu and Pick Your Programs
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.