February 6 is the deadline to submit letters of intent to enter NAIOP Hawaii’s 2012 Kukulu Hale Awards, recognizing excellence in Hawaii’s commercial real estate industry.
New projects and renovations are eligible, including office, industrial, government, nonprofit, retail and mixed-use projects completed in Hawaii since January 31, 2009. Entry portfolios are due March 5.
The Chinese New Year took place on Monday, January 23 and this marked the beginning of the Year of the Dragon, more specifically, the Year of the Water Dragon - something that happens only once every 60 years.
This legendary animal is believed to bring optimism and hope for better times ahead since the dragon is a symbol of power, superior control and change - usually from bad to good. Water is claimed to have a calming effect on the Dragon's fearless temperament and these Dragons are better equipped to re-evaluate a situation because they also understand the art of patience.
Officials in China, Taiwan and other Asian countries are expecting a baby boom to happen in these countries, with normally extremely low birth rates, since the people born in Dragon years are to be honored and respected. These children are suppose to become energetic and warm-hearted, charismatic, lucky at love and egotistic. They will be natural born leaders, good at giving orders and doing what is necessary to remain on top. Happy New Year!
Come and party with us while saying Mahalo and Aloha to our 2011 Board and thank outgoing 2011 President, Spencer Leineweber, FAIA. This is also when we get to introduce and Welcome our 2012 Board and 2012President Philip (Pip) White, AIA. Make sure they get the appreciation they deserve for all their hard work, and enjoy a fun evening with friends. Thank you for your support!
When:Monday, January 30 from 5pm - 8pm
Where: Honolulu, HI (see calendar for details) Cost: $65 for Members and Non-Members
(incl. hot buffet meal and two drinks) Register:Click HERE to Register Online (No refunds. Send substitutions).
Come alone, bring your spouse, a colleague or a friend or two......and be ready to party! Call us if you are not sure if you RSVP'ed, or if you have been waiting, sign up online today.
Members who complete their free course by January 31 will be eligible to win one of 5 free iPad 2 tablets.
Additionally, members who renew between January 1 and January 31 will also receive one free continuing education course, and will have till February 29 to complete the course in order to be eligible to win one of the 5 free iPad 2 tablets.
The path from architecture school to architect is about more than ARE tests, IDP hours, and bathroom tile pattern design. The newly minted architects that are best prepared to contribute to firm practice have (of course) done all this stuff, but they’ve also been eased into firm culture, mentored, and encouraged to use their design talents to give back.
January 24th 2012, the AIA added 7 new documents to the Documents-on-Demand service.
What is Documents-on-Demand? Documents-on-Demand is a PDF document that you can download, enter information into and print for a one time use.
This easy-to-use and cost-effective web-based solution gives you access to the most popular AIA Contract Documents that you can download one-at-a-time.
With just a computer and an internet connection you have access to 86 of the most popular AIA Contract Documents anytime, anywhere. Click HERE.
Two (2) New Jobs + One (1) New Resume Posted this Week
Check out our latest postings on the AIA Honolulu Island Architect Career Center - this resource exchange service is FREE to AIA members.
This is our AIA Honolulu one-stop career center where members can post jobs, resumes and classified ads for FREE!
Times are challenging and we hope you will take advantage of this resource exchange service and job posting board! Non-members can also post jobs and resumes for a small fee.
Questions? Email Camilla Nicholas, Web & Advertising Coordinator or call (808) 628-7245.
Young Architects Forum Sketching Session on Saturday, Jan. 28 at 9am - Tomorrow!
Keep your sketching skills as good as your Revit skills. Join the Young Architects Forum (YAF) this Saturday, January 28 (Tomorrow) from 9am -10am for a sketching session at Diamond Head Theater, across from the KCC Farmer’s Market parking.
Bring your own sketchbooks, pens, pencils, etc. and draw, or paint! Don’t worry, this is just for fun, a way to get yourself up early on Saturday, eat some yummy food at the farmers market and keep on drawing.
Plan on Coming? Please look for Mayu or Miriam, we will be around the site. If you plan to come, email Mayumi Hara, AIA so we know to look for you.
Save the Date! Integrated Practice Committee Kickoff Meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 8 at 12pm
RSVP Today! On Wednesday, January 8 from 12pm-1pm at the AIA Honolulu office the Integrated Practice Committee is having a Brown Bag Kickoff Meeting. For more information please contact Sandi Quildon, AIA, Committee Chair. This meeting is open to all interested AIA Honolulu members. Stay tuned for Agenda.
Architecture for Health Committee Meeting Wednesday, Feb. 22 at 12pm: Autism Treatment, Resources and Support Centers
RSVP Today! On Wednesday, February 22 from 12pm-1pm the AIA Honolulu Architecture for Health Committee is sponsoring a brown bag lunch program at the AIA Honolulu office. This event is free to ALL AIA Honolulu members. Non-members can attend for a fee (see below).
Program Title: Autism Treatment, Resources and Support Centers (ATRSCs).
This presentation will introduce criteria and guidance for the planning and programming of comprehensive Autism Treatment, Resources and Support Centers (ATRSCs), with the goal of providing a new, synergistic approach to the treatment of autism that is based on a holistic, family-centered model of care, in order to improve outcomes for patients and families.
Presenter: Michael Eller, AIA, CCCA has served as the PACAF Health Facilities Officer (HFQ), HQ PACAF/SGSF, at the Hickam AFB in Hawaii since June 2006.
This meeting is Free to All AIA Honolulu members and $10 for all non-members. For more information regarding this committee or meeting, please email Darren Hand, AIA, Interim Chair.
Breaking ground on an extravagant and unique residential design this spring or summer? After 11 seasons in the United Kingdom, the "Grand Designs" TV show is coming to America, and it's looking to showcase some unique designs in Hawaii. It's a leading home renovation and design show that is now also airing in Australia and has spun off its own monthly magazine and an annual Grand Designs convention.
If you have an upcoming "grand design," please email Joe Harworth directly or housedesigncasting@gmail.com or call 818.748.2527. He is anxious to work with our local AIA Honolulu member architects, their firms and the homeowners to showcase your unique residential projects from the design stage (yes, before the start of construction!) through completion.
The 16th annual AIA/COTE Top Ten Awards is one of the best known sustainable design recognition programs in the nation. The program recognizes projects that address environmental challenges through design that seamlessly integrates architecture, technology, and natural systems.
Check out the COTE Top Ten Website for complete information. Deadline Extended: January 27, 2012.
"Why Architects Matter"
A recent study by Georgetown University’s Center for Education and the Workforce shows that architecture majors have the highest levels of unemployment: 14% among bachelor’s graduates ages 22 to 26. The study, which drew from 2009 and 2010 U.S. Census data, connected undergraduate majors with employment status and earnings.
Surprised? Don’t be. Consider this: prior to 2008, the construction industry was roughly 10% of overall GDP, whereas now it is less than 6%. That is a staggering decline, mostly due to a bad economy. But demand for architectural services will rapidly increase in the near and distant future. The American Institute of Architects (AIA) is projecting a 2.1% increase in construction spending this year already (following several years of declines), with a jump to a 6.4% increase in 2013. Looking further ahead, we predict that by 2035, 75% of the built environment will be new construction or undergo substantial renovations. Click HERE to read more.
Save the Date! AIAS 2012 Sand Castle Esquisse on Feb. 18
The American Institute of Architecture Students (AIAS) is hosting the 35th Annual Sandcastle Esquisse at Kailua Beach Park on Saturday, February 18th from 9am-12:00pm.
The theme this year will be "Castles".
It will be a fun filled day in the sun and a great way to mingle with other firms and students/faculty from the University of Hawaii at Manoa School of Architecture.
Agenda:
8:00am–8:45am Registration
9:00am–11:30am Construction
11:30am–12:00pm Judging
12:00pm-1:00pm it will be BBQ time.
Lunch will be provided for everyone.
Categories for Judging: Most original, Structurally challenging, Best use of medium, Best overall students and Best overall professionals.
Want to register a Team? You may create teams of 5-7 people. If you would like to participate, please RVSP by February 10 to email AIAS.
2012 Engineer's Week Kick Off Luncheon Feb. 21
The Society of American Military Engineers (SAME), the Honolulu Post & The Hawaii Council of Engineering Societies cordially invites you to join them for the 2012 ENGINEER’S WEEK ‘KICK-OFF’ LUNCHEON at Hale Koa Hotel, Banyan Tree Showroom on Tuesday, February 21 at 11:30am. The luncheon cost is $35.00 and $18.75 for students. Event Flyer (PDF).
Presentation: "Naval Engineering: Contingencies to Construction" with guest speaker Captain Peter Lynch, Vice Commander, Naval Facilities Engineering Command Pacific. Please RSVP by Tuesday 10 February.
ADVANCED RSVP NEEDED. On Monday, January 30 from 5pm-8pm our 2012 AIA Honolulu Kick Off Party will take place. This is a great party where we get together at the beginning of the year and reconnect with old friends and make some new acquaintances, all while enjoying delicious pupus and smooth jazz tones, in a beautiful setting.
On Thursday, February 2 from 12pm-1pm there will be a Lunch Program at the AIA Honolulu Office. Get an in depth look at cellular PVC as a Sustainable Exterior Building Material. Assess its performance and longevity, overall cost benefit and environmental impact. Qualifies for 1 AIA/CES LU (HSW). Lunch will be provided.
On Wednesday, February 22 from 12pm-1pm the AIA Honolulu Architecture for Health Committee is sponsoring a brown bag lunch program at the AIA Honolulu office titled Autism Treatment, Resources and Support Centers (ATRSCs). This event is free to ALL AIA Honolulu members. Non-members can attend for a fee (see below).
View our Contract Document Fax Order Form and send us your order in advance. We will call when the order is ready for pick up or for a fee it can be mailed. For questions please email Bonnie McIntyre, Membership Coordinator or call her at (808) 628-7243. Or order a document on demand online and never leave your office.
AIA Honolulu is a full service distributor of AIA Contract Documents. Members get discounted rates. Learn more. Also, our Documents-on-Demand service has expanded. Get yours today!
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The Chinese New Year took place on Monday, January 23 and this marked the beginning of the Year of the Dragon, more specifically, the Year of the Water Dragon - something that happens only once every 60 years.
Renew Today!
The path from architecture school to architect is about more than ARE tests, IDP hours, and bathroom tile pattern design. The newly minted architects that are best prepared to contribute to firm practice have (of course) done all this stuff, but they’ve also been eased into firm culture, mentored, and encouraged to use their design talents to give back.
Check out our latest postings on the AIA Honolulu 
The American Institute of Architecture Students (AIAS) is hosting the 35th Annual Sandcastle Esquisse at Kailua Beach Park on Saturday, February 18th from 9am-12:00pm.