Island Architect Weekly - Friday, October 16, 2015

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Last Chance to Register for October 22^nd Hawaii BIM Workshop!

A Must Attend Event! The popular Hawaii BIM Workshop is back and you are invited to join emcee Lynn Allen, industry experts and your peers for a full day dedicated to BIM and CAD training! Event flyer.
When:   Thurs, Oct. 22 , 8:00am-5:00pm
Where:  Ala Moana Hotel, 410 Atkinson Dr, Honolulu

Customize your schedule with 6 sessions and over 15 class options: Landscaping with Revit, AutoCAD layouts, technology management, and strategies for switching from AutoCAD to Revit. View class descriptions.
Register and reserve your spot! Discounted pricing for students, displaced workers, government employees, and DOE educators + group discounts (Buy-5-Get-1-Free)! Questions? Email U.S. CAD.

AIA National & Industry News

Attend the 2015 AIA Leadership Institute as a Virtual Attendee (up to 7 CES LU)

This ground breaking program is design so anyone in AIA membership can sign up a full day of leadership training on October 23rd in Boston,Cleveland, San Antonio, Phoenix, or Washington, DC!

Earn up to 5 CES LUs through as a Virtual Attendee (EXTENDED UNTIL Monday October 19th)
Unable to join in person? A live broadcast of the plenary sessions is available for those not located near one of our five venue options.  Tune in live on October 23rd to participate in the discussion. Gather your office for a half day of professional development, or listen while you work.

Register today to participate, and learn what you need to know about the digital set up requirements. You will need a computer with an internet connection. The broadcast will be hosted on Adobe Connect using your internet browser. Online User Plenary Webinar $65.

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Vote for "Mixed Plate Hawaii" - Hawaii's Contribution to AIA's Look Up Film Challenge

View & Vote!  Congratulations again to the Hawaii team who took 3rd place in the AIA National "Look Up Film Challenge", which highlights the impact that architects have on communities.

Pictured (L-R): Kaoru Lovett, Graham Hart and Ronald Ribao’s film “Mixed Plate Hawaii” details how our diverse cultural heritage has inspired a uniquely diverse built environment.

Public Choice Award until Nov. 1! The public can now view and vote on their favorite video to win the Public Choice Award at ilookup.org/filmchallenge. Public voting will close Nov. 1, 2015.

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Architects Foundation Expands National Resilience Initiative; Launches Nationwide Search for Three More NRI Members

Washington, D.C.  – October 13, 2015 – The Architects Foundation, along with the AIA and the Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture (ACSA), just launched a nationwide request for partnership to add three more members to its National Resilience Initiative (NRI), a growing network of resilient design studios geared toward helping local communities become more resilient to natural disasters and climate change.  Learn more about the request for partnerships.

In issuing its first request for partnerships, the Foundation is seeking three university-led, multi-disciplinary teams to implement the second phase of the NRI. In this phase, the Foundation is looking to identify the next three studios for the Mid-Atlantic, Upper Mid-West and Pacific Northwest regions.

Applications are being accepted through January 7, 2016, 11:59 p.m. A selection announcement is expected by mid-February. The first annual convening of all six NRI charter members will take place in early May at Architects Foundation headquarters in Washington, D.C.

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NIBS Kicks Off Effort to Develop National BIM Guideline for Owners

The National Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS) is kicking off development of a new guideline to help building owners and their design teams utilize building information modeling (BIM) during the building design, construction and operations process and to better support owners' performance requirements.

The National BIM Guideline for Owners, to be developed under the auspices of NIBS, The AIA, Building Owners and Managers Association International (BOMA), International Facility Management Association (IFMA) and ASHRAE, will provide uniformity in the delivery of BIM projects to federal, state and local government building owners, as well as institutional and commercial building owners.  Read more.

Renew Your 2016 AIA Membership

Early Renewal Incentives for AIA Members

Renew Your 2016 AIA Membership on the AIA National website. You need to enter your e-mail address on record with AIA, and your default password (last name).

To be eligible for the incentives you must join, renew or re-instate by 12/31/15. Drawings to be held Jan. 5, 2016.

2016 Dues Installment Program! Want to split up you membership dues payments? Select that option when renewing online.  For questions please email AIA Honolulu or call (808) 628-7243.

Northwest Pacific Region Medal of Honor

John Hara, FAIA Recipient of the AIA NWPR Medal of Honor for Lifetime Achievement

Congratulations to John Hara, FAIA for receiving the 2015 AIA Northwest and Pacific Region Medal of Honor for Lifetime Achievement! The honor recognizes an extraordinary body of work over the four decades of Mr. Hara’s practice. The jury felt he consistently demonstrated a passion for the value of architecture in our culture and our society through a long and dedicated career.
Pictured (L-R): Joseph Notkin, AIA, Region Juror; Mayumi Dao, AIA; Marie Hara; John Hara, FAIA and Chere LeClair, AIA, Region Director.

Within the confines of an island state, John Hara has carefully and consistently addressed the task of defining and expanding upon an architectural legacy appropriate for its setting in place and time. The architectural heritage of Hawai’i remains vigorous and intelligent in his contemporary buildings. View images on Facebook.

Since he founded his architectural firm in 1970, John Hara’s diverse commissions have come from Hawaii’s most important institutions and entities with long-standing reputations of excellence and sophistication. In that period he has completed the design and construction of over 65 complex, academic, and cultural facility buildings for significant clients. Read entire press release.

The Medal of Honor for Lifetime Achievement is the highest honor the AIA Northwest and Pacific Region can bestow upon a member architect by acknowledging their lifetime efforts in advocacy, protection and enhancement of both the built environment and the natural environment. The award was presented September 24 at the AIA Northwest and Pacific Region/AIA Montana Honors and Awards in Bozeman, Montana.

AIA Hawaii State Council

AIA Hawaii State Council letter to Governor Ige:  Funding request for the State Building Code Council

Hawaii’s building codes are an important component for technical innovation, disaster preparedness, lower property insurance rates and more efficient business operations of the broad construction industry. Our legislature has continually included, supported and approved state funding to administer the State Building Code Council (Council). However, no governor to date has authorized the released of the appropriated funding.  Therefore, AIA Hawaii State Council has recently sent a letter to Governor Ige recommending that the State of Hawaii to appropriate the needed funds to make needed changes in Hawaii’s building codes.

Nationally, the American Institute of Architects (AIA) has documented that every $1 spent in disaster preparedness saves $3 spent in disaster recovery.  We believe that maintaining our state building codes is a key factor in Hawaii’s disaster preparedness. However, the current administrative structure and support of the State Building Codes Council, which relies on the volunteers to do all of the work---including drafting the Hawaii administrative rules— is not practical, timely or effective.  The State of Hawaii has already skipped one code cycle and we are at a point where the next edition of the building code has already been published.  At this rate the Council will never be current with the latest codes which means that our buildings are not keeping up with the current requirements for earthquake, hurricane and flooding. Read the entire letter.

Vote for the Canstruction People's Choice Award

CANS Still Needed! Help Us Support the Hawaii FoodBank - Vote until Oct. 18

 

Vote People's Choice until Oct 18: One CAN. One VOTE!  We need YOU to come to Pearlridge Center’s Uptown and vote with cans until Sun, Oct. 18.

ONE CAN. ONE VOTE. Vote with as many cans as you like on as many structures as you like!  The structure with the most votes will be named 2015 People’s Choice Award winner on Sunday, Oct. 18 for the award ceremony & de-canstruction.  YOU CAN Make a Difference!

AIA Honolulu Events

Oct 16: "Design Talk Hawaii" hosts Chris Lee about the Hawaii European Cinema (HEC)

Join Design Talk Hawaii host Matt Gilbertson on AM760 KGU or podcast at 760kgu.biz today Friday, Oct 16, 2:00pm. 

Join Matt Gilbertson, AIA for another "Design Talk Hawaii" today Friday, Oct 16 from 2-3pm as he talks with Chris Lee on behalf of the newly-formed Hawaii European Cinema (HEC) and the exciting European Film Festival starting this Friday Oct 16 at Consolidated Theatres Ward 16.

A two-weekend, 10-film festival culminating next weekend with a star-studded Gala honoring legendary French actress Catherine Deneuve who will be in attendance. Tickets still available at www.hawaiieuropeancinema.org.

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Oct 17 & 24: Architectural Walking Tours with Frank Haines, FAIA

Haven't attended one of our regular Architectural Walking Tours with Frank Haines, FAIA? Wait no longer! Frank has done this tour for over 50 years but at age 94 we are not sure how much longer he wants to keep going.This is a rare architectural treat that should not be missed!

Advanced Registration Online is Required:

• Saturday, Oct. 17 from 9am-11:30am
• Saturday, Oct. 24 from 9am-11:30am

advertising opportunity! walking tour booklet to be updated

We are about to update our popular Architectural Walking Tour booklet "Exploring Downtown" that can act as a self-guided tour book and are in need of advertising support to make this happen. We are envisioning business card size ads like last time with space for about 8 firms.

Is you firm interested to support this worthy effort? If so please email AIA Honolulu and we will contact you with more information.

A BIG MAHALO to Clifford Planning and Architecture LLC for once again heading this initiative.

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Nov 3 - Attend SHADE Summer Institute Meeting

Register Online! Attend a re-cap discussion meeting of the SHADE Summer Institute presented by the Regional and Urban Design Committee (RUDC).  Members and Non-members are invited to attend.

When:   Tuesday, November 3 from 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Where:  Center for Architecture, 828 Fort Street Mall, Ste. 100

SHADE Interns and Mentors will share the outcomes of the Summer Institute Urban Acupuncture Project and the next steps in the process of this community building effort.  For more info got to the SHADE website.

A scale model of the Chinatown District and the future rail station at will be on view. SHADE is seeking participation and input from AIA and community members.

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Nov 17: Register Early for the 2015 Pacific Building Trade Expo (HSW)

Online registration is now open for the 15th Annual Pacific Building Trade Expo, presented by Honblue and produced by AIA Honolulu and CSI Honolulu.

Register now and get your admission badge in the mail.
When: Tuesday, November 17, 2015
Where: Hawaii Convention Center

Here's why you should attend:

• 24 Free and Outstanding Educational Seminars (8am-4:30pm) - Earn up to 4 AIA/CES LUs
• An Exhibition Hall with Products & Services (9am-5:30pm) - Over 250 Vendors
• Free Buffet Lunch, Aloha Reception + Great Prize Giveaways

SAVE THE DATE! AIA HONOLULU ANNUAL BUSINESS MEETING 11.17.14 @ 11:15am! 

The AIA Honolulu Annual Business Meeting and lunch takes place, in conjunction with the Expo from 11:15am-1:00pm. Come meet and vote for our 2016 AIA Honolulu Board Nominees. You will also hear the treasurer's and presidents report. Annual business meeting information packages will be enailed/mailed out in the end of October.

Event Updates

Honolulu E-Plans (Phase 2) PowerPoint Presentation Now Available

Mahalo to Mark Leoncio, George Atta, FAICP, Arthur Challacombe and Ken Schmid all from the Department of Planning & Permitting for coming to the Center of Architecture last week and giving us a special 2-hour session for our architecture community on the latest on Honolulu E-Plans (Phase 2). 

Missed it? PowerPoint Presentation Now Available! If you weren't able to attend or just want a refresher the Department of Planning & Permitting just provided us with their entire PowerPoint presentation and gave us permission to share with our membership.

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AIA Film Night! A Fun, Educational and Engaging Evening with a Full House

Mahalo to all members and guests who attended our Film Night with a panel discussion and a Q&A session. The documentary "Citizen Architect: Samuel Mockbee and the Spirit of the Rural Studio" was well received and followed by a lively and energetic panel discussion talking about Homelessness.  Over 50 people attended this event that got some rave reviews from the attendees.

Mahalo to Geoffrey Lewis Architect, Inc. and Urban Works for sponsoring the pupus, wine and beer.

Mahalo to the event committee for their amazing job: Mayumi Hara, AIA; Julie Lam, Assoc. AIA; Geoff Lewis, AIA, Lorrin Matsunaga, AIA; Kevin Miyamura, AIA and Jonathan Sim, Assoc. AIA.

Associate AIA Event

Oct 20: ARE Prep Session - Structural Systems - Part 2

RSVP Online! All meetings will take place at the Center for Architecture from 5:30pm - 7:30pm.

• AGENDA:
  5:30pm-6:00pm: Check In | Socialize | Eat
• 6:00pm-7:45pm:  This Part 2 of 2 sessions on the Structural Systems exam will prepare attendees with fundamental knowledge on Structural Systems and Materials/ Construction....read more.

Upcoming Programs - Plan Ahead and Register Today:

• Nov 18 - Building Systems - Expert Lecture & ARE Vignette Presenter

Cost: Register in advance to receive the lower fee of $10 for AIA/AIAS members and $20 for non-members. Walk-in rates are $15 for AIA/AIAS members and $25 for non-members. 

Go-To-Meeting Available! We now have Go-To-Meeting capabilities and welcome interested members and non-members to sign up and attend remotely. Email us if you are interested.

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Oct 29 - Attend the ULI Hawaii Young Leaders Fall Mixer

Email to RSVP! Attention YAF (Young Architects Forum) and Associate AIA Members! The ULI Hawaii Young Leaders Fall Mixer is coming up.  They would like to invite members of AIA to join them this year.  Good food, drinks and socializing with old and new friends.  View Event Flyer.

When:    Thursday, October 29 from 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Where:   Murphy's Bar & Grill (2 Merchant Street) 

Weekly Ad

Attend HSA Event Oct 28 "MCA AIA Metal Roofs & Walls" (1 HSW)

Register Online! The Hawaii Steel Alliance (HSA) presents Mr. Dick Bus, Past President and representative of the Metal Roofing Alliance (MRA), and the Metal Construction Association (MCA) at their next Membership Meeting.  All welcome to attend.  Dick’s topic, “MCA AIA Metal Roofs & Walls – From A (Aluminum) to Z (Zinc)”. Session qualifies for 1 AIA/CES (HSW).

When:  Wednesday, October 28 5:30pm
Where: Honolulu Country Club.

Cost: Early bird ends Oct. 21 and is $40 for members $40 &$60 for non-members are $60.  Buffet selections of Seafood Newburg and Braised Beef included.  New HSA members enjoy a complimentary dinner. After Oct. 21, rates go up $20 per person.

Member Corner

Welcome New Allied Member Clarence Silva with FleetStreet

Welcome new local allied member Clarence Silva with FleetStreet Graphics & Branding, who design, fabricate, and install graphic and branding systems in the Pacific. They do it all from visual merchandising programs, to outdoor advertising media; from vehicle graphic systems, museum and trade show displays, to supermarket and mall advertising.  In addition, they supply and install 3M™ DI-NOC™ Architectural Finishes from doors to countertops to walls. This is affordable and a fraction of the cost of full-scale renovation. It is guaranteed to enhance hotel, office and other commercial properties.

Questions? Email Clarence Silva, Allied Member or call (808) 524-8228.

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Welcome New, Upgraded, Re-Instated & Transferred in Members

New Members! Rebecca Ahlers, Assoc. AIA Sofija Kavcic, Assoc. AIA Kevin Loo-Chan, Assoc. AIA Jandi K. Quitoriano, Assoc. AIA Xenia Regalia, Assoc. AIA Sid Scott, AIA Beau Sisemore, Assoc. AIA Vanessa Stockton, Assoc. AIA Marisa Tanigawa, Assoc. AIA Transfer In: Dean Sakamoto, FAIA

Upgrades! Kimberly S. Claucherty, AIA Chretien K.P. Macutay, AIA Clark B. Morgan Jr., AIA Kristin L. Powers, AIA Re-instated Debra K. Kohn-Lee, Assoc. AIA  Terry McFarland, AIA Joseph K.M. Chan, AIA Anna Maria R. Grune, Assoc. AIA Peter B. Maertens, AIA Natalie A. Snyder, Assoc. AIA Craig M. Uemura, AIA

AIA Honolulu Job Board

1 Job Listed on our AIA Job Board

Jobs on the AIA Honolulu Job Board are posted for 1 month. The fee is $25/members & $40/non-members.