Island Architect Weekly

Tuesday, October 22, 2019

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Survey

We Need Your Input! Take Short EDI Survey Today

AIA Honolulu’s newly formed Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Committee is conducting a digital survey for all AIA Honolulu members and associate members to participate in if you were unable to complete the hard-copy survey during our Annual Business Meeting.

The purpose of this survey is to provide a better understanding of our AIA Honolulu membership's demographics and interests so that we can properly represent and serve all communities within our profession. All information provided will remain anonymous.

CLICK HERE to access and complete the survey!

Exhibition at the Center for Architecture

"Teaching Practice" on Display at the Center for Architecture

We invite you to visit "Teaching Practice," a special exhibition currently on display at the Center for Architecture.

"Teaching Practice" incorporates a wall-sized info-mural documenting the recent work of the University of Hawai'i Community Design Center (UHCDC).

In 2016, the School of Architecture established UHCDC as a new platform for students, faculty, and professionals across disciplines to collaborate on projects for public and non-profit institutions. The exhibit highlights proof-of-concept work developed in partnership with government agencies, and includes an interactive component that invites viewers to offer feedback on the full potential of a university-based public-sector practice.

AIA Honolulu Upcoming Events

Film Night & Panel Presentation This Thursday (2 LUs)

Oct 24: Strange and Familiar: Architecture on Fogo Island

Welcome Film Panelists: Kevin Nute, Assistant Professor, UH-SOA; Lauren Trangmar, Artist & Graphic Designer; Steve Yuen, AIA Principal, G70.

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 This Friday (1 LU)
Oct 25: Roadblocks to Affordable Housing

Join us for an intimate discussion of the topic of roadblocks to affordable housing.

Speakers: Makani Maeva, Ahe Group, 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)

Oct. 26: Architectural Walking Tour - 4 Spots Still Available!

Four spots are still available for our regular bi-weekly Saturday Architectural Walking Tours. This is a fun architectural treat that should not be missed. Invite your family and friends for some holiday fun.

Tour: 9-11:30am (check in 8:45am). Starting at the Center for Architecture. Register and pay online.

Nov. 13: AIA-GCA-ACECH Collaboration 2020
2019 Year-End Event at Ferguson Showroom

RSVP Online! Wednesday, Nov. 13, 5pm-8pm, Ferguson Showroom.

Please join us for a preview of the 2020 collaboration! The AIA-GCA committee is expanding our partnership to include the ACECH. We encourage you to join us for this exciting introductory event to meet with members from all our organizations, as well as hear from each organization leader’s vision for collaboration opportunities as industry partners in 2020.

Agenda: 5pm Networking, Cocktails & Pupus, 6-6:30pm Program, 6:30-8pm Networking, Raffle Giveaways, Cocktails & Pupus.

Cost: Free. Registration limited to first 50 AIA members, others to be placed on waitlist.

AIA Honolulu Member Information

Renew Your 2020 AIA Membership

Renew Online! An AIA membership connects you to +94,000 professionals who share your passion for architecture.

Dues Installment Program! Pay your dues in up to six monthly installments. Enrollment begins October 1, 2019 and is available through April 30, 2020. Learn more >

Renew today and you could win a prize! Renew for 2020 by December 31, 2019 and you could win an 10.5-inch iPad Air or a $200 Visa Card. Learn more.

Earn CEU Now! Membership Renewal Credit Deadline Approaching

As a reminder, AIA Members are required to earn 18 continuing education credits per calendar year to renew their membership. Within the 18 credits, at least 12 hours must be Health, Safety and Welfare (HSW) and the remaining six can be learning units (LUs).

AIA National & AIA Honolulu Can Help! Visit the AIA Honolulu web calendar to view upcoming events that will help you earn required CE credits. Or, visit AIAU and complete needed credits online.

Upcoming AIA National Webinars - & Earn AIA/CES LUs

Oct 23: Joint Ventures with other Design Professionals, 3pm (ET) 1 LU
Oct 29: Completing Payment Application and Change Orders, 3pm (ET) 1 LU
Best Practice: AIAU Small Firm Series (6.5 LUs)

2019 AIA Compensation Survey Regional Report Here

The new 2019 AIA Compensation Report was released on September 6. A complimentary copy of our regional report has now arrived to the AIA Honolulu Center for Architecture - Come view it!

The report PDFs are also available for purchase through the AIA’s online store and are available as a full report, nine individual regional reports, or a top metro areas report.

Updated Free Salary Calculator Tool

AIA Nationals has updated their free salary calculator tool with several revisions this year, to address member requests. Accessible at info.aia.org/salary, this easy-to-use tool allows AIA members to see how their salary stacks up instantly with median salary and upper and lower quartile data for 18 key architectural staff positions, from CEO to emerging professional, sortable by region.

Residential Trends Survey for Firm Leaders

The AIA's Home Design Trends Survey is a recognized resource for emerging trends in residential design. We need firm leaders to respond to the survey to help us better track trends. Through HDTS you can use data to track trends and plan for future business conditions. Take the Survey

AIA Honolulu Job Board

9 Total Listings on our Job Board

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

Acad Draftperson/Project Manager - Henniger & Henniger Inc
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 24: Fall HLPA Lunch & Learn:
Mid-rise Design: Optimizing Size, Maximizing Value (1 HSW)
IBC 2012 and IECC 2015 coding and the benefits of building with wood affects the new code. Come learn more about the latest advances in the construction industry.
When/Where: Thursday, Oct. 24, 12pm-1pm, CFA
Presenter: Ethan Martin of WoodWorks
Fee: $5.00 at the Door
RSVP: RSVP by emailing hawaiilumber@gmail.com or call 541-WOOD (9663)

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, 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.

Nov. 2: It Started With a Doodle - Join John Hetherington, AIA on the Big Island
Join AIA Honolulu Board of Director (Hawaii Section) member John Hetherington, AIA who will present an animated movie made of digital art images with live piano improvisation
When: Saturday, Nov. 2, 7pm-8pm
Where: Privateer's Cove, 75-170 Hualalai Road, #Ste E-100, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740
Cost: $15 for adults, $10 for children under 12 and veterans.
Register: Click here to register online.

Nov. 13: Free! Art + Design + Architecture on Community Wellness
Join us for an engaging discussion as we delve into how art, design and architecture complement - or complicate - community wellness. Moderator: Bettina Mehnert, FAIA, AHL. View Event Flyer.
When/Where: November 13, 6-8 PM, VELOCITY HONOLULU, 888 Kapiolani Blvd, Honolulu
RSVP: Email Marketing@ahl.design to RSVP by Nov 8. Space is limited.

POSTPONED! Stay tuned for new date in January
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: Stay tuned for new date in January.
Questions? For questions please email uhsaaa@uhalumni.org.

2020 AIA Honolulu Annual Sponsorship Opportunities

Together We Are Strong! Join Us in 2020 & Support Your Chapter

As you start to plan for your 2020 budget we would like to remind you that our NEW Sponsorship Prospectus is hot off the press and we would love to be part of your marketing and outreach efforts!

Align your firm with relevent programs and events! In 2020 we will offer new professional development programs, more advocacy efforts and greater visibility for your firm. Start your partnership with supporting our 2020 AIA Honolulu Kickoff Party Jan. 23! Options are limitless as we offer lots of different programs and levels to choose from.

Questions? Email or call us (808) 628-7245 for questions or to pledge your support