Tuesday, October 8, 2019
2019 Annual Business Meeting Results
AIA Honolulu Staff and Board would like to say MAHALO to our 150+ architect members and allied members who attended our Annual Business meeting Tuesday, October 1 at the Hawaii Convention Center. It is always a pleasure to see such a great turn out.
View PBT Expo and Annual Business Meeting images on AIA Honolulu's Facebook page.
Welcome Newly Elected 2020/2021 AIA Honolulu Board Members (images above)
The AIA Honolulu Board will be led by Purnima McCutcheon, AIA as President in 2020.
| VP/Pres-Elect Karen Sakamoto, AIA |
Treasurer Jim Nicolow, FAIA |
Director Melanie Islam, AIA |
Director Deepak Neupane, AIA |
| Director Hale Takazawa, AIA |
Director Ina Wong, AIA |
Assoc. AIA Director Reece Bonilla, Assoc. AIA |
Newly Elected AIA Honolulu Reps to the AIA Hawaii State Council:
- William Brizee, AIA - (term ending Dec. 31, 2021)
Replacing Reid Mizue, AIA's term - Lorraine Minatoishi, AIA (term ending Dec. 2020)
Replace Katie McNeil, AIA's term
Congratulations also to Katie McNeil, AIA who will move into the President position and Reid Mizue, AIA moving into the Secretary/Treasurer position.
14th Canstruction® Competition
Canstruction® Awardees & Vote People's Choice Award until Oct. 12
For our 14th Annual Canstruction® competition, themed “Aloha Spirit,” 4 teams of talented local architects, engineers and allied design professionals “canstructed” giant structures for 6 hours made entirely of thousands of cans of food at our new location in Kahala Mall. View Build Day Images on Facebook!
This year’s Canstruction® structures were designed with nearly 12,000 cans of desperately needed meats, soups, meals, vegetables, and soups. An additional 2,200 cans were used for the Keiki Corner, where kids were provided the opportunity to participate in the fun.
Mahalo to our 2019 Canstruction® judges, all from the AIA Honolulu Board; Joseph Ferraro, FAIA, 2019 AIA Honolulu President; Larry Heim, Hon. Affiliate, 2019 Public Director; and Danielle Yafuso, Assoc. AIA, 2019 Associate Director.
After a blind judging, architects and Canstruction® co-chairs Elyse Takashige, AIA; Reid Mizue, AIA; along with committee members Leo Bisarra, Assoc. AIA; and Stephanie Ing, Assoc. AIA announced the below honors:
Congratulations to this year’s awardees (from left to right):
- Best Original Design & Structural Ingenuity: HDR – Lono CAN Provide
- Best Use of Labels & Most Cans: Coffman Engineers – On a Voyage to End Hunger
- Honorable Mention: Bowers + Kubota – Lei of Aloha
- Honorable Mention: G70 / Layton Construction - ʻOhuʻohu Oʻahu Lei i ka ‘ilima (Help Us “Strand” Together to Fight Hunger)
Vote People's Choice until Oct 12: One CAN. One VOTE!
Now we need YOU to come to Kahalo Mall and vote with cans until Sat, Oct. 12. Vote with as many cans as you like on as many structures as you like! The structure with the most votes will be named 2019 People’s Choice Award winner.
Since the first Canstruction® competition on Oahu in 2006, AIA Honolulu has raised 394,805 pounds of needed canned food for the Hawaii Foodbank – enough for 310,870 meals for the hungry in our community. YOU CAN Make a Difference!
First Ever Sponsorship Party!
Mahalo Sponsors & Members for Your Amazing Support!
On Friday, Oct. 4 from 5:30pm-9pm, over 120 annual sponsors, AIA Honolulu members and guests joined us for our first-ever Sponsorship Recognition Party at The Elk's Club, for a night of celebrations, networking and just giving THANKS for the generous support in 2019! View images on our Facebook page!
Due to their amazing sponsorship, AIA Honolulu were able to bring in new programs, new speakers and the AIA National President and CEO even came for a visit to our island. We can't wait to see what we can do together in 2020!
2020 Sponsorship Prospectus is HERE!
Our brand new 2020 Sponsorship Prospectus is hot off the press and ready for you to start picking your programs and support for next year. The format is easy to follow and we offer many different levels for you to choose from. Make sure you select the programs you want to align your firm with and kick off the next year with maximum visibility and networking opportunities.
Questions? Email Camilla Nicholas or call us at (808) 628-7245.
AIA Honolulu Upcoming Events
Oct 10: YAF for a Pau Hana Event @ Kieselbach Woodworks!
RSVP Online! If you joined us last year, then you know this event is not one to miss!
Thursday, October 10th, 2019, 5:30-7PM, Kieselbach Woodworks, 825 Halekauwila Street
Join the AIA Young Architects Forum (YAF) for a pau hana filled with networking, games, food and drinks. Kieselbach will host a demonstration of their processes and tools used in woodworking with veneers and the vacuum process. Kieselbach Associates will be available to answer questions and show dry runs after the demonstration. However, for safety purposes, actual cuts may only be made during the demonstration. Friends and colleagues welcome. We will have some great prizes to giveaway throughout the evening!
Bonus: Pupus, Refreshments, Ping Pong, Shuffle Board and Great Company
Cost: Free (sponsored by Kieselbach Woodworks)
Oct 24: Film Night - Strange and Familiar: Architecture on Fogo Island
Register Online! Thursday, Oct. 24, 5:30pm-8pm,
AIA Center for Architecture
As Fogo Island struggles to sustain its unique way of life in the face of a collapse of its fishing industry, architect Todd Saunders and social entrepreneur Zita Cobb's vision results in the building of strikingly original architecture that will become a catalyst for social change. Panel discussion to follow film screening.
Cost: Free Admission (Suggested $10 donation at the door)
General Membership Meeting (1 AIA/CES LU)
Oct 25: Roadblocks to Affordable Housing
Register Online! Friday, Oct. 25, 11:30am-1pm, Center for Architecture
Join us for an intimate discussion of the topic of roadblocks to affordable housing. Speakers are Makani Maeva, Ahe Group, who is the founder and director of this Hawaii affordable housing development company operating on three islands. Keith Sawamura, principal of Design Partners with 26 years of experience in providing project management and architectural design services for multi-family and single-family communities for military, state government non-profit developers, and the private sector in a production-build setting.
Cost: $20 AIA Honolulu Members | $30 Non-Members (Lunch Included)
AIA Committee Meetings in October
AIA Honolulu committee meetings are open to all active AIA Honolulu members.
Oct 10: Housing Committee Meeting, 12pm-1pm
No RSVP Needed! 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.
Oct 11: 2018 International Existing Building Code (IEBC) Review, 11:30am-1pm
No RSVP Needed! AIA Honolulu members are going through and giving input on draft amendments to the 2012 International Existing Building Code (IEBC), which are proposed to be incorporated into the Revised Ordinances of Honolulu (ROH).
Oct 14: Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in Architecture, 12pm-1pm
No RSVP Needed! This newly formed committee will support equity, diversity, and inclusion within the design community and create a stronger profession by providing opportunities for career progression, leadership development, elevating work culture, and inclusive talent recruitment. The EDI is committed to supporting the actions and conversations that lead to a diverse, equitable, and inclusive design community that represents the unique characteristics of Hawaii.
AIA Honolulu Member Update
Nov. 16: Joyce M. Noe, FAIA's Retirement & Endowment Celebration
Longtime AIA Honolulu member Joyce Noe, FAIA has retired from the University of Hawaii School of Architecture after 38 years of service and they are putting together a little celebration for her and would like for you to save the date!
When/Where: Saturday, Nov. 16, 5pm, Hilton Waikiki Beach Hotel Grand Ballroom.
RSVP: RSVP by emailing uhsaaa@uhalumni.org
New Local Allied Member
Welcome Emma Abramowitz with krowdsourced
Krowdsourced is a decision management platform for commercial construction professionals. We are dedicated to community building, information transparency, and giving everyone their time back. We're building the world's largest commercial construction database that connect architects, designers, and contractors with lightning-fast access to samples, product information, and their local reps. Find out more about membership by visiting the krowdsourced website.
Questions? Email Emma Abramowitz, Local Allied Member, Director of Membership & Events with Krowdsourced.
AIA Honolulu Job Board
12 Total Postings on our Job Board
Post a job with AIA Honolulu!
Jobs are posted for 1 month. Posting fee: $25/members, $40/non-members.
- Capital Project Manager - Kamehameha Schools
- Project Architect - WATG
- Intermediate Architectural Designer - Mandarin Speaking - WATG
- .....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
- Oct 10: IIDA Presents "An Evening with Dina A. Griffin”
An International Interior Design Association Event
Topic: Cultivating Design in Diverse Communities
When/Where: Thursday, Oct. 10, 5pm-7pm, Center for Architecture
Cost: $0 IIDA Members, $20 AIA, ASID, Others. Light refreshments & drinks
Register Online! Click here to register online (deadline is Oct. 9)
- Oct. 11: Ward Bennett - Giant of Minimalism (1 LU)
Ward Bennett's life and work had a lasting impact on the 20th centuary design, and his influence remains strong today. Presented by Melinda Snow Davis, West Regional Sales Director.
When/Where: Friday, Oct. 11, 11:30am-1pm, Kukui Plaza, 50 S. Beretania St. C-208B
RSVP: RSVP to Leanne Hachey at leanne@op-hawaii.com
- October 19, 2019: SEAOH Mentorship Mixer
The goal of this event is to provide a conduit for students and young, up-and-coming professionals to meet and interact with experienced, professionals in the construction industry to learn and develop new skills and grow their professional networks. Event followed by SEAOH’s 50th Anniversary Celebration at the 4th Floor Convention Center Rooftop.
When/Where: October 19, 3:30-5:00pm, Hawaii Convention Center Rm 317A
RSVP: SEAOH.Outreach@gmail.com by October 15, 2019
- Nov. 2: Maker Space Symposium (3 AIA/CES LUs)
Association For Learning Environments Hawaii will be hosting a symposium on MAKER SPACES. View event flyer (PDF).
When/Where: Nov. 2, 9am-12pm (check-in 8:30am), Punahou School, Kosasa Design Lab
Cost: $30 for A4LE Members, $40 for Non-Members, $10 A4LE Member Educators, $15 Non-Member Educators.
Register: Click here to register. Non-members of A4LE must create a profile on the website.