Tuesday, October 29, 2019
Happy Halloween from AIA Honolulu
Trick or Treat Architecture Style!
Halloween is fast approaching and here are some architecture related costume suggestions from us.
Want to impress the neighborhood kids this year? See our list of the most popular Halloween candies in 2019: Reese's Peanut Butter Cups, Snickers, Twix, Kit Kats, M&M's, Nerds, Butterfinger and Sour Patch Kids. Have fun and stay safe!
AIA Honolulu "Member Spotlight"
Chris Gaydosh, Assoc. AIA, Designer with AHL
Welcome to "Member Spotlight" where we feature AIA Honolulu members, ask them 5 random questions, get to know each other and learn a thing or two.
Welcome Chris Gaydosh, Assoc. AIA!
The questions we asked Chris were......
- What's the most inspiring part of your job?
- The most important thing you learned in college was……
- Do you have a favorite board or card game?
- What 1 dish will you absolutely, positively never eat?
- Who would you most like to swap places with for a day?
Click HERE to find out his answers to our questions.
Want to Suggest a Member or Participate? Email Jacy L. Youn, EVP and give her your suggestions.
AIA Honolulu Upcoming Event
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 wait list.
Past Programs Update
Film Night Update from our 2019 Committee Chair
A message from Chad Zane, AIA, Film Committee Chair: Mahalo to all of you for making our Fall Film Night such a great success! We got a lot of positive feedback about the film and panelists. Photo Credit: Chad Zane, AIA.
We always hope the take away for the audience is to critically think about community, culture and change. I think the work on Fogo Island can be an inspiration and catalyst for designers in Hawaii to provide meaningful connections to place and people.
We had a really great run this year with four amazing films and an unforgettable Architecture Month Kick-off Event at the Honolulu Biennial Hub. None of this could have been done without your help and I am so appreciative of your effort and willingness to be part of the team.
Want to Join Our 2020 Film Committee? Please email AIA Honolulu if you are interested in joining our Film Committee for 2020.
October GMM Another Success!
Mahalo to all who attended our October General Membership Meeting titled "Roadblocks to Affordable Housing" last week. Photo Credit: Charlotte Lu, Assoc. AIA.
Mahalo to speakers Makani Maeva, founder and director of the Ahe Group and Keith Sawamura, principal of Design Partners. Mahalo also to our entire GMM Committee for all their hard work!
Want to Join Our 2020 GMM Committee? Please email AIA Honolulu if you are interested in joining our GMM Committee for 2020.
AIA Honolulu Member Information
Renew Your 2020 AIA Membership
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
Dues Installment Program! Pay your dues in up to six monthly installments. Enrollment begins October 1, 2019 and is available through April 30, 2020.
Architecture Billings Index Downturn Moderates
While architecture billings moderated in September, design activity shows signs of remaining sluggish at U.S. architecture firms, according to a new report released today from AIA National.
The Architecture Billings Index (ABI) score in September is 49.7, which improved from the August score of 47.2. However, any score below 50 indicates a decrease in billings. During September, both the new project inquiries and design contracts scores were positive, posting scores of 59.0 and 54.4, respectively.
“Though still in negative territory, the moderating billings score along with the rebound in design contracts and inquiries serve as a continued note of caution for the industry,” said AIA Chief Economist Kermit Baker, PhD, Hon. AIA. “Continued weakness in the larger economy still doesn’t bode well for future design services, which will likely see continued volatility in the months ahead.” Read the full AIA press release.
Webinar Nov 19: Indo-Pacific’s Top Markets (2pm EST)
Join the U.S. Commercial Service for a free webinar and discover the potential for doing business in the markets of Japan, Hong Kong, Thailand, South Korea and Vietnam.
Engage with regional experts from the U.S. Department of Commerce and learn about the best prospect industries in the Indo-Pacific with opportunities to ask questions about the region and Trade Winds 2020.
The webinar will take place on Tuesday, November 19 at 2:00 PM Eastern. Learn more.
AIA Honolulu Job Board
1 New Job Just Listed & 3 Total 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 Manager - Alakea Design Group, LLC
- Acad Draftperson/Project Manager - Henniger & Henniger Inc
- Senior Construction Administration Architect - Design Partners Incorporated
- .....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 UH & AIAS Events
Nov. 16: UHSA^3's 3rd Annual Beaux Arts Ball is back!
RSVP & Purchase Tickets Online! NIGHT ON THE STRIP will take place once again in the Grand Ballroom at the Hilton Waikiki Beach Hotel on Saturday, November 16, 2019.
Join the glitz and glam surrounded by the glittering lights in the spirit of Las Vegas. We'll socialize and enjoy a delightful dinner buffet and drinks. There will also be our high-spirited live auction, silent auction, dancing with a live DJ, and casino games by Just Like Vegas! Cocktail attire. View Invitation.
Cost: $750 Table (10 people), $77 General Public, $27 Students
Questions? Email them at uhsaaa@uhalumni.org
Upcoming Community Events
- 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 7: Hawaii Wellness Leaders Forum
There will be a keynote and wellness leaders panel who will share how their efforts around purpose and mindfulness are driving higher organizational performance. Includes a healthy breakfast plus wellness partner exhibits.
When/Where: Thursday, Nov. 7, 8am-11am, Pomaikai Ballrooms, Dole Cannery
Keynote: Pono Shim, President and CEO, Oahu Economic Development Board
Topic: Leading with Aloha and Purpose starts with You
Cost: $199. AIA Honolulu members get $50 off when you use special promo code "Affiliate50".
Register: Click here to register online.
- Nov. 8: World Town Planning Day: Decolonizing Housing
The Department of Urban and Regional Planning (DURP) will host its annual event, World Town Planning Day + Decolonizing Cities: Part III.
When/Where: Friday, Nov. 8, 5pm-7:30pm, 105 Crawford Hall, UH Manoa
Topic: Housing
Speaker: Rau Hoskins & Andrew Choy (DHHL). Moderator: Kamuela Enos
Questions: Contact DURP at 808.956.7381
- 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
Mahalo 2019 AIA Honolulu Sponsors!
