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Aug 5-12: 2015 IECC County Amendments & Envelope Design (2.75 HSW)
Register Online Today! The Hawaii State Energy Office, Hawaii Energy, and allied professional organizations are sponsoring free half-day training sessions covering the new code’s building envelope requirements. This training explains how to comply with the code and will also cover the building science behind the building envelope’s impact on cooling loads, energy consumption, and occupant comfort. View Event Flyer.
Each day 2 sessions: 8am-11:30 (Public Sector) & 1pm-4:30pm (Private Sector)
O’AHU. Monday, Aug 5, Center for Architecture, AIA Honolulu (afternoon session full)
KAUA’I. Tuesday, Aug 6, KIUC Headquarters
MAUI. Wednesday, Aug 7, State Office Building
HAWAI’I - Hilo. Thursday, Aug 8, Office of Aging
HAWAI’I - Kona. Friday, Aug 9, West Hawaii Civic Center
O’AHU. Monday Aug 12, Center for Architecture, AIA Honolulu.
2019 People's Choice Award
Still Time to Vote for Your Favorite! Deadline is Friday, August 2
The 13th Annual AIA Honolulu People's Choice Award online voting is now open until Friday, August 2. We welcome all AIA Honolulu members and the public to vote for your favorite project.
Everyone can Vote |
ONE time for ONE Project!
View all 36 Built Design Award Entrants & Vote People's Choice Award Online
The winner will be announced during the AIA Honolulu Design Awards Gala on Saturday, September 14 at the East-West Center and on the website after the event. The People's Choice Award is a great opportunity for the public to take part in the recognition of the work of our architecture community. Spread the word!
Upcoming AIA Honolulu Programs
Aug 8: YAF Pau Hana at Honolulu Club Bar & Kitchen
RSVP Online! Please register in advance for planning purposes.
When/Where: Thursday, August 8, 5:30-7:30pm at Honolulu Club Bar & Kitchen
Join us for the Young Architect's Forum (YAF) pau hana and networking event at the Honolulu Club Bar & Kitchen. Come 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.
Cost: Free. Individual purchase of food & beverage
Aug. 22: Summer Film Night - I.M. PEI: Building China Modern
Register Online! Thursday, August 22, 5:30pm-8:00pm, AIA Center for Architecture
Film: I.M. PEI: Building China Modern
A documentary chronicling I.M. Pei's return to his ancestral home of Suzhou to work on a modern museum in the city's oldest neighborhood and the challenge of juxtaposing China's ancient culture and modern progress. With his recent passing, we pay tribute to Pei and his one project in Hawaii.
Panel Discussion to follow film screening: William Chapman, Interim Dean, UH School of Architecture; Tonia Moy, AIA, Vice President, Fung Associates, Inc. and W.H. Raymond Yeh, FAIA, Former Dean, UH-School of Architecture
Cost: Free Admission (Suggested $10 donation at the door)
AIA Members Information
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Get Architectural Adventures printed catalogs
Let your members, their family, friends and the public know about Architectural Adventures, the official travel program of the AIA. We'll send out copies of the latest tour catalog to your office – send your request via email! And, go to Brand Folder and search "Architectural Adventures" to download travel print ads and web banners. Get your catalog today >
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
Six (6) Jobs Listed Positions on our Job Board
Post a job with AIA Honolulu!
Jobs are posted for 1 month. Posting fee: $25/members, $40/non-members.
- Computer Aided Design Engineer - Bowers + Kubota Consulting
- Project Architect - Bowers + Kubota Consulting
- Job Captain - Fung Associates, Inc.
- .....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 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!
Jul 31, 6pm-8:30pm: West PUC workshop!(Moanalua to Pearl City)
Where: Aiea Public Library, 99-374 Pohai Pl, Aiea
Aug 1, 6pm-8:30pm: Central PUC workshop! (Punchbowl to Kalihi-Pālama)
Where: St. Andrews Priory, 224 Queen Emma Square
- Aug 5-12: 2015 IECC County Amendments & Envelope Design (2.75 HSW)
Hawaii’s counties have adopted the 2015 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC), all with different amendments specific to Hawaii’s code. Free half-day training sessions.
Each day 2 sessions: 8am-11:30 (Public Sector) & 1pm-4:30pm (Private Sector)
O’AHU. Monday, Aug 5, Center for Architecture, AIA Honolulu
KAUA’I. Tuesday, Aug 6, KIUC Headquarters
MAUI. Wednesday, Aug 7, State Office Building
HAWAI’I - Hilo. Thursday, Aug 8, Engineering Partners Headquarters
HAWAI’I - Kona. Friday, Aug 9, West Hawaii Civic Center
O’AHU. Monday Aug 12, Center for Architecture, AIA Honolulu
- Aug 15: ULI Hawaii Capital Markets Event
When/Where: Thursday, August 15, 2019, 3:30pm, Prince Waikiki Hotel
Bruce Francis has been originating loans and arranging equity for all types of commercial real estate nationwide for over 30 years with a total loan and equity production that exceeds $16 Billion. This diversity of experience, and variety of lender and equity relationships, enable him to quickly identify the most competitive financing and equity terms available in the market to achieve his client’s financing objectives. Panelists: Christine Camp, President & CEO, Avalon Group; Sean Hehir, Managing Partner, Trinity Investments and Marcus Merner, Partner, GreenOak
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.