Tuesday, January 10, 2017
Martin Luther King Jr. Day - Monday, Jan. 16
The AIA Honolulu office will be closed on Monday, Jan. 16 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. We will re-open for regular business on Tuesday, January 17 at 9am. For information during this period go to AIA Honolulu or the AIA National self-service help page.
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SoCal Chapter of RCI Inc: 17th Annual Hawaii Winter Workshop (12.5 CEUs)
Join RCI as an attendee, sponsor, or exhibitor for the 17th Annual Hawaii Winter Workshop on Monday, Jan. 23 & Tuesday, Jan. 24 at the exclusive, private, and luxurious Kahala Hotel and Resort.
The workshop is designed to improve the skills and knowledge base of design and forensics professionals (consultants, Architects and engineers), developers and contractors. They also welcome university/college level students to gain insights and network.
Program comprises of ten, 75 minute presentations, an exhibitor zone, and networking reception. Each day goes from 8:00am-4:00pm and will offer 12.5 AIA LU/HSW. Breakfast, lunch, and seminar packets are included with each registration. View Program Agenda. Questions? Email SoCal RCI.
2017 AIA Honolulu Kick Off Party
Register Now! Attend 2017 Kick Off Party, Thursday, Jan. 26
Come celebrate the new year with your AIA Honolulu family & friends!
Join us for a joint Kick-Off Party with AIA Honolulu and AIA Hawaii State Council at the Center for Architecture! Bring your colleague(s), friend(s) and spouse for a fun evening with great networking.
Come meet your new 2017 Board and hear what the year will bring. We will also be celebrating our Newly Licensed Architects. View Flyer.
When: Thursday, Jan. 26 from 5pm - 8pm
Where: Center for Architecture
Refreshments: Included in the price are two drinks and delicious heavy pupus.
Cost: $40 for AIA Members (AIA, FAIA, ME, Allied), $30 for Assoc. AIA Members, $50 for Non-Members and $20 for Students until Jan. 25. At the Door fee is $60 for members and non-members.
Sponsor a Newly Licensed Architect, $100 - Incl. 2 tickets (newbie + sponsor)
To become a "Newly Licensed Architect Sponsors" just pick that option during online party registration and follow the instructions. Newly Licensed Architect Sponsor Flyer.
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View our 2017 Sponsorship prospectus and start your partnership with AIA Honolulu today.
Upcoming AIA Honolulu Meeting & Events
Jan 14: Architectural Walking Tour
Haven't attended one of our regular Architectural Walking Tours? Bring your family and invite your friends for a rare architectural treat that should not be missed.
Advanced Registration Online is Required:
Saturday, Jan 14 from 9am-11:30am
Feb 8: Attend CICH's Shinnen Enkai
AIA Honolulu members are invited to celebrate the New Year and the upcoming Legislative Session with other construction industry leaders and public officials at the Construction Industry Council of Hawaii’s (CICH) Traditional Shinnen Enkai or New Year’s Celebration.
When: Wednesday, February 8 from 5:30pm-7:30pm
Where: Artizen by MW in the Hawai’i State Art Museum
This will be an excellent opportunity to learn about related industry issues and meet with your counterparts in the industry and the legislators who will be driving the important issues during the coming session.
Interested in Attending? Email Louis Fung, AIA, State Council President.
Feb 13: Attend a SHPD Educational Workshop (3 HSW)
Register Online! Monday, Feb. 13, 9am-12pm at the Center For Architecture, AIA Honolulu presents an educational workshop by the State Historic Preservation Division (SHPD).
Program Outline: What is SHPD and how is SHPD organized, Types or reviews and Triggers, Submitting to SHPD and SHPD Programs: Inventory of Historic Properties and Register of Historic Places.
Speakers: Dr. Alan Downer, Administrator, SHPD, Deputy Historic Preservation Officer; Hinano Rodrigues, History and Culture Branch Chief, SHPD; Kaiwi Nui Yoon, Architectural Branch Chief, SHPD; Dr. Susan Lebo, Archaeology Branch Chief, SHP.
Neighbor Islands! If interested to attend via Go-To-Meeting please choose that option when registering.
Cost: $25 AIA members / $40 non-members.
Associate AIA Update
Jan 23: Attend A FREE Live NCARB Webinar (1.5 LU)
Register Now! Join us on Monday, Jan. 23 at the Center for Architecture, 5:15-7:00pm when Matthew Friesz, AIA, NCARB, LEED Green Assoc., Outreach Manager, Experience + Education from NCARB will present on a range of licensure topics relevant to students, aspiring architects, supervisors, architects, and people in the architecture profession.
AXP Supervisors & Firm Principals! This is an excellent way to learn about the AXP, ARE 5.0 and other updates to continue promoting licensure and professional development in your firms.
AXP and ARE Candidates! This session will advise you on the steps of beginning, navigating, and successfully completing the architectural licensure process.
Neighbor Islands! Attend remotely by using our Go-To-Meeting capabilities. Email us if interested.
There is no charge to attend, but please register so we can plan for refreshments and seating.
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Feb 2: McKeon Door Company Presents: “Fire Door Systems, a Guide to Code Compliance” (5 HSW)
This Code 50 AIA-sponsored IBC Seminar (based on the 2012 IBC) will educate and enlighten participants about innovative solutions for merging fire and life safety with open designs. View Presentation Flyer.
When: Thursday, Feb. 2, 9am–3pm (Lunch will be provided)
Where: Center for Architecture, Honolulu
Receive 5 AIA-HSWLUs (or .5 ICC-CEUs) for attending!
Don’t miss out - Space is limited! Register today by emailing Rachel Franklin or call her at (949) 392-8641. Registration deadline is January 27.
AIA National Updates
Mark Your Calendar – 2017 AIA National Events
- March 9-10: Grassroots Leadership Conference
- April 27–29: AIA Conference on Architecture in Orlando
- June 14-16: State Government Network Annual Meeting
- July 19-21: SpeakUp 2017
Registration Now Open! AIA Conference on Architecture in Orlando, April 27–29
Reserve your spot in Orlando! The AIA National Convention, now AIA Conference on Architecture 2017 or A'17, will be in Orlando April 27-29.
Registration is now open for the three days of fast-paced, hard-hitting ideas, inspiration, education, networking and innovation from industry-leading architects, firms and building product manufacturers.
AIA members can save up to $300 with early bird rates until Feb. 15.
AIA Honolulu Job Board
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Three Jobs Listed on our Job Board
Jobs are posted for 1 month. Posting fee: $25/members, $40/non-members.
- Housing Development Specialist - Hawaii Public Housing Authority
- Project Engineer - Hawaii Public Housing Authority
- Contract Administrator - Hawaii Public Housing Authority
- .....go to the AIA Honolulu Job Board for more information.
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For Sale: Plotter HP T2300
Beall and Associates, Inc. are selling a HP T23V00 Plotter + throwing in a stand alone cutter for a total price of $3,200. The cutter is Neolt Trim 130. View T2300 Datasheet.
Interested? Email Mei Chan with Beall and Associates, Inc. or call her at 808-946-5585
Upcoming Events in the Community
Nominate Preservation Projects for a 2017 Preservation Honor Award!
Call for Nominations! The 2017 Preservation Honor Awards nominations are due January 27! The Honor Awards, held annually since 1975, celebrate achievements in preservation in several categories:
- Preservation Projects
- Interpretive Media
- Efforts that support preservation
For more information and to download the nomination form visit www.historichawaii.org. Intending to Submit? Please email the Historic Hawaii Foundation with your intention. View flyer.
OTHER COMMUNITY EVENTS
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Jan. 18: Pam Chambers Presentation Skills Course
Six Weeks Pam Chambers Presentation Course (Level I)
Date/Time/Location: Wednesday, Jan. 18, 6:00–8:30pm, Center for Architecture.
Topic: Become a more comfortable and effective speaker
Register: Email Pam Chambers or call her at (808) 377-5679.
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Jan 25: New Year: New Business Development Strategy
Marketing & Business Development Symposium by SMPS Hawaii.
Date/Time/Location: Wednesday, Jan. 25, 11:00am-7:00pm, Hilton Hawaiian Village
Topic: New Business Development Strategy
Register: Click here to register online -
Feb 28: Envision Sustainability Professional Accreditation Workshop
This full day workshop, facilitated by Institute for Sustainable Infrastructure (ISI)-approved trainers.
Date/Time/Location: Tuesday, Feb. 28, 8:30am-4:30pm, Pearl Country Club, Room 2
Topic: Envision Sustainability Professional Accreditation Workshop
Register: Register online or call Jon Young at 808.754.2931 for questions.
2017 AIA Honolulu Sponsors!
Our Annual Sponsors help us support our events and activities throughout the year and on behalf of the AIA Honolulu Board and staff, we would like to extend a heart-felt thank you! Become a Sponsor today!
