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Limited AIA Office Hours on May 11

Codes Seminar Today from 8am - 12:15pm

Today's Codes Seminar is taking place at our newly leased space on 828 Fort Street and the AIA Honolulu staff will serve as support to the program which results in limited availability at our current office on 119 Merchant Street for members and the public. Normal office hours will resume on Monday.

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Congratulations Geoff Lewis, AIA for being selected by our Design Competition Jury to create our New Center for Architecture!

On behalf of the AIA Design Competition jury, we are pleased to announce the selection of Geoffrey Lewis, AIA of Geoffrey Lewis Architect, Inc. to design our new Center for Architecture space. View Plan (PDF). 

We had 16 highly distinguished entries which were evaluated in a  blind competition using the criteria and program requirements outlined in the Competition Prospectus. 

The jury was composed of Pip White, AIA, Sandi Quildon, AIA, Sam Haagenson, AIA, John Fullmer, AIA, Clark Llewellyn, FAIA, Frank Haines, FAIA and Laura Ayers, AIA. Amy Blagriff, AIA Honolulu EVP served as ex-officio (non-voting).

We are also pleased to share the runners up:
• 2nd Place winner – Louis Fung of Fung Associates
• Honorable mention – Lorrin Matsunaga of Urban Works, Inc
• Honorable mention Fritz Johnson Architects, LLC/Tusher Architectural Group
 
Mahalo to ALL our Distinguished Entrants and Jury!  You are all very talented!

Join Us! Canstruction Competition Information Meeting May 18

 RSVP Today!  Calling all design and construction professionals!

Please join us at our 2012 Canstruction Competition Informational Meeting on Friday, May 18 from 12pm-1pm at the AIA Honolulu office. Lunch will be provided courtesy of SMPS Hawaii.

Whether you're already committed to participate, or still on the fence, come and learn about this year's event and have all your questions answered by those who participated in past events.

Who: Architects, Engineers, Contractors, and other Design-Related Professionals.
Participation: Limited to no more than 2 per team/firm. (Team Captain & Co-Captain)
 
For those teams that may be interested in participating but are not able to attend the May 18 informational meeting, the Canstruction Co-Chairs can come to your office and give a presentation to your team. View our Canstruction website for more information.

Cost: Free to attend the informational meeting. If you decide to participate in Canstruction, there is a $100 team entry fee when your team is registered which goes to organization, awards, etc.
 
Questions?  Contact Canstruction Co-Chairs Reid Mizue at 721-4267 or Mark Tawara at 265-2265.

Committee Updates: Open to ALL AIA Honolulu Members

Got Sushi? Happy Hour with AIA Young Architects Tonight 6pm

RSVP Tonight!  Please join the AIA Young Architects Forum Committee TONIGHT Friday, May 11 from 6-7pm at Rakuen Sushi Lounge, 1153 Bethel Street. No-host drinks and food.

The AIA Young Architects Forum Committee meets once each month at different locations. The YAF Honolulu Manifesto aims to bring together young architects, associates, designers, or anyone licensed in the past 10 years to get to know each other.

Want to Join?  If you want more information and/or is interested in joining please contact Mayumi Hara, AIA, Interim Chair. 

Learn about Resin Fabrication on May 24 & Earn 1 HSW/SD

RSVP Today!  On Thursday, May 24 from 12pm - 1pm the AIA Honolulu Committee on the Environment (COTE) together with Corinna Bailey will host a lunch program at the Ferraro Choi And Associates office on 1240 Ala Moana Blvd., Suite 510. The program is open to ALL interested AIA Honolulu members but limited to 20 participants. Lunch will be provided.

The program discussion will be on using resinous products for exterior applications.
• An overview of design history of resin and how fabrication can transform the built environment
• A description of cutting techniques and technologies
• A discussion of joinery, including dry fit seams and bonded seams
• An explanation of cold bends, heat forming, and complex curvature

AIA/CES LUs: This program qualifies for 1 AIA/CES LU (HSW/SD)

Happy Mother's Day - Gift Suggestion!

Take Your Mother on a Walking Tour: Sign-up Online!

Take Mom for a Walk in Honolulu!  e Sign up for one of our available regular Saturday walking tours for May 12, May 26, June 9, June 16 and July 7, for members and the public to attend.

Got visitors coming to the island or just want to spend a wonderful and educational Saturday morning in sunny Honolulu - Register Online Today!

The tour cost $10.00/ person and needs to be paid in advance. A walking tour booklet can be purchased for and additional $5.00 (optional).

For questions email Bonnie McIntyre, Membership Coordinator or call her at (808) 628-7243.

AIA National Updates

2012 AIA Northwest Pacific Region Firm Award

Region Firm Award 2012: Submission due Date July 15, 2012

Each year the Northwest and Pacific Region of the AIA honors one architectural firm with the award of “Architectural Firm Award” This award is intended to recognize outstanding contributions to the profession of architecture through excellence in design and through elevating the quality of the built
environment.

The process for selection of the Firm Award will be managed by the Senior Director or his or her appointee in conjunction with the region Executive Director and staff.  An application fee of $100.00 must accompany each submission.  Click here for more information.

AIA to Launch Sustainable Project Documents

AIA Contract Documents will release a series of sustainable projects documents at the AIA 2012 National Convention that can help customers navigate the unique issues related to sustainable design projects. AIA Contract Documents also has a comprehensive offering of contracts for the small project practitioner.  Make sure your members and contract document customers know about these exciting products and resources.

Convention Website to Update Throughout Convention

Members and Components not attending National Convention can stay abreast of convention news and announcements by checking the convention website.  Updates and special presentations will be communicated daily through three special issues of AIArchitect featuring news and events emailed to all members on May 17, 18, and May 19.

In the Community

Intellectual Property Panel on May 19 at 4pm

On Saturday May 19 there will be an Intellectual Property Panel from 4pm at R&D on 691 Auahi Street.

This R&D program will focus on intellectual property (ip) law, with a primer on some of the more pressing legal concerns for artists and creatives today, such as the distinction between ideas and expression, the use of appropriated images and text, as well as fair use.

Honolulu arts and ip attorneys Sharon Webb, esq., and Mark Bernstein, esq. will lead the discussion, and consider distinctions between copyright, trademark, and patent protections. Robert Saarino will review implications for architectural practice of the 1990 passage of the architectural works copyright protection act. Ola Rapozo and Dave Deluca will represent the artist and creative community in a spirited dialog that will include ample opportunity for audience q & a with the panel.

Visit our Calendar of Upcoming AIA Events

May

May 18Canstruction Competition Information Meeting

On Friday, May 18 from 12pm-1pm at the AIA Honolulu office there will be a 2012 Canstruction Competition Informational Meeting.   Lunch will be provided courtesy of SMPS Hawaii.

May 24COTE Committee Program: Resin Fabrication

On Thursday, May 24 from 12pm-1pm at the Ferraro Choi And Associates Office there will be a COTE Committee program that qualifies for 1 HSW/SD.

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AIA Contract Documents

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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