Island Architect Weekly

Tuesday, December 17, 2019

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Jan 16 & 17: IIBEC So Cal Chapter: 20th Annual Hawaii Winter Workshop: Adapting to Change: Building for the Future and How to Get There (12.5 LUs)

Join us as an attendee, sponsor, or exhibitor on the Big Island of Hawaii for the 20th Annual Hawaii Winter Workshop on Thursday, Jan. 16 & Friday, Jan. 17, 8am-4pm at the Hapuna Westin Beach Resort on the Kohala Coast. Breakfast, lunch, and seminar packets are included with each registration. View Program Agenda.

Workshop will improve the skills and knowledge base of design, rehabilitation, and forensics professionals (consultants, architects, and engineers), developers, contractors, and building system manufacturers. University and college level students welcome. The sessions will focus on the advancement of modern building enclosures by addressing aspects of manufacturing of products/systems, specification, installation, and building maintenance including investigation and repair. The program comprises of ten, 75-minute presentations, an exhibitor zone, and network reception.

Questions? Email the IIBEC So Cal Chapter with your questions.

AIA Honolulu "Member Spotlight"

Kevin Loo-Chan, AIA Project Designer with Urban Works

Welcome to "Member Spotlight" where we feature AIA Honolulu members, ask them 5 random questions, get to know each other and maybe learn a thing or two.

The questions we asked Kevin were......

What’s the coolest thing you are working on right now?
The best piece of advice you ever been given was…….
What are your top 3 favorite apps on your phone?
If you could surf anywhere in the world....where would it be?
You are one of our regular amazing volunteers. What would you say to inspire more members to volunteer for AIA Honolulu?

Click HERE to find out her reply to our questions.

Want to Suggest a Member or Participate? Email Jacy L. Youn, EVP and give her your suggestions.

Renew Your 2020 AIA Membership Today

Renew by Dec. 31 & You Could an iPad Air or Visa Card

Renew Today Online! Renew for 2020 by December 31, 2019 and you could win a 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 is underway and available through April 30, 2020. Learn more >.

2020 AIA Honolulu & AIA Hawaii Kick Off Party

Register Now! Kick-Off 2020 with Us - Thursday, Jan. 30, 5-8pm

NEW LOCATION! Join us at the Entrepreneurs Sandbox for the first time

Register Online Today! Our cocktail mixologist extraordinaire Jason Takeuchi, AIA will be featuring specialty drinks again.

Bring your colleagues, friends and spouse for a fun evening with great networking.

Meet our new 2020 Board and hear what the year will bring.

We will also thank our outgoing board and celebrate our Newly Licensed Architects.

Cost: $45 AIA/Allied Members, $35 Assoc. AIA, $55 Non-Members & $25 Students.

MAHALO 2020 KICK OFF PARTY SPONSORS!
View 2020 Sponsorship prospectus and start your partnership with AIA Honolulu today. Questions? Email Camilla Nicholas, AIA Honolulu.

AIA Committee Meetings

AIA Honolulu committee meetings are open to all active AIA Honolulu members.

Jan 8: 2018 IEBC Review, 11:30am-1pm

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).

Jan 9: Housing Committee Meeting, 12pm-1pm

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.

Jan 13: Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in Architecture, 12pm-1pm

This 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.

AIA Honolulu Event Update

Members Brighten the Holidays for the Youth at Hale Kipa

This year AIA Honolulu members gathered to give gifts, time and cheer to the youth at Hale Kipa here on Oahu. Hale Kipa is a local private non-profit organization focusing on the youth who are at risk, e.g. homeless or living with an abusive family. View images on Facebook.

The organization supports teens by providing a wide range of programs which includes emergency shelter, independent living skills, and a transitional family program. Members donated tons of gifts and came to the Center for Architecture to beautifully wrap all the gifts and enjoy lunch.

The lunch was graciously sponsored by Pragmatic Professional Engineers.

AIA Honolulu Members Update

Congratulations Bettina Mehnert, FAIA - CEO of the Year 2019!

We just wanted to take this opportunity to again congratulate Bettina Mehnert, FAIA, who Hawaii Business Magazine just named their 2019 CEO of the Year! They couldn't have selected a better candidate for this honor. We are so proud of your work in the community and the dedicated and thoughtful way in which you represent the design industry. Congratulations again from AIA Honolulu!.

AIA Big Island Members Assists Kealakehe STEM Academy Students

Take a look at this great article titled "Learning at Kealakehe High School means constructing classroom outdoors" that was featured in West Hawaii Today on Tuesday, Dec. 17. In it they featured one of the spaces designed and build by the Kealakehe STEM Academy students. Our very own Hawaii Island AIA members have been volunteering to do design reviews and mentor with these student groups.

AIA National Information

AIA National Announces 2020 Award Winners

AIA National began announcing its 2020 award winners this week.

Architecture Research Office (ARO) was recognized with the AIA Architecture Firm Award. AIA honored Marlon Blackwell, FAIA, with the Gold Medal and 2019 AIA Florida Convention Keynote, Gabrielle Bullock, FAIA received the Whitney M. Young, Jr. Award. View the 2020 AIA National award recipients.

AIA Honolulu Job Board

Two (2) News Jobs Just Listed on our Job Board

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

NEW! Architect - HDR Engineering, Inc
NEW! Senior Designer - HDR Engineering, Inc

Job Captain - Fung Associates
Project Manager - Fung Associates

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 UHSoA & AIAS Events

Save the Date! Come Celebrate Joyce Noe, FAIA's Retirement Jan 17

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! View Event Flyer.

When/Where: Friday, Jan 17, 5pm, Pacific Club.

Questions? Email uhsaaa@uhalumni.org

2020 AIA Honolulu Annual Sponsorship Opportunities

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

As you plan for 2020 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 relevant 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. 30! 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