2023 Architecture Month

This October, AIA Honolulu’s Architecture Month is On!

Free & For-Cost Events Open to Members and the Public

AIA National recently decided to move Architecture Month to October to align with World Architecture Day. After hosting Architecture Month in April for the past 16 years, AIA Honolulu is trying something new!

AIA Honolulu is announcing an exciting lineup of public events, featuring a fun mix of engaging free and for-cost events that highlight the power of good design in making our communities better places to live, work and play.

“By elevating awareness of architecture, we hope that people will be inspired by their surroundings,” said Jim Nicolow, FAIA, LEED Fellow, AIA Honolulu President. “Architecture month has always been about showcasing the various ways that the built environment impacts our community.”

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AIA Honolulu Events

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OCT 1 — Architectural Walking Tour of Chinatown (Sold Out)

This event is already sold out!  Stay tuned for more dates for Chinatown Walking Tours; we intend to add as a regular opportunity alongside our popular Downtown Walking Tours.

Our AIA architectural walking tours are a great way to explore historic downtown Honolulu through the eyes of an architect or architectural historian. The tour provides architectural and historical insights about the fascinating buildings in Honolulu’s Chinatown.

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OCT 4 — Architecture Month Kick-Off: Presentations Designing for Social Impact

Tuesday, October 4, 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM, Moanalua High School Performing Arts Center, Free

Join us to Kick-off our Architecture Month in October by attending our Presentations on Designing for Social Impact on Tuesday, October 4 from 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM at the Moanalua High School Performing Arts Center.

Under the thematic umbrella of “BELONG: Better Together,” we will get to listen to inspiring presentations by AIA Honolulu members in the fast-paced PechaKucha-style: a total of 20 slides per presenter with only 20 seconds of commentary per slide.

Presenters:

• Terry McFarland, AIA, LEED AP BD+C — Principal at AHL
• Michael Brown, ASLA — Senior Associate at WATG
• Kiana Otsuka — Vehicle Miles Traveled and Active Transportation Specialist at Hawaii State Energy Office Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism.
• Andrea Aegerter, AIA, CDT, LEED Green Associate — Associate at Mason
• Miyako Nishinakagawa — Exhibit Coordinator for Downtown Art Center
• Aki Yoshida, AIA, LEED AP — Co-Owner of Hamajang Studio
• Karolyn Jones — Student at University of Hawaii at Manoa School of Architecture
• Cathi Ho Schar, FAIA, LEED AP — Assistant Professor at University of Hawaii at Manoa School of Architecture and Director of University of Hawaii Community Design Center
• Dean Sakamoto, FAIA, LEED AP, SEED, NCARB — Principal at Dean Sakamoto Architects / SHADE Group and Executive Director of SHADE Institute

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OCT 7 — AIA Honolulu Firm Crawl (Open House)

Friday, October 7, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM, Various AIA Honolulu Firms, Free

Have you ever wondered what goes on inside an architect’s office? Featuring a First Friday, Trick or Treat theme, visit up to 10 design firms in the central business district of downtown and adjacent areas during this open house. Many locations include pupu and drinks! Learn more about architectural design, interior design, planning, landscape design and meet the people shaping Hawai‘i’s built environment during this annual tradition that is open to the public.

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OCT 13 — Waimea Film Night: "From Earth to Sky" (2 LUs)

Thursday, October 13, 5:45 PM – 8:00 PM, Keck's Jerry Nelson Conference Room, Free

AIA Honolulu invites the public to join in a free film presentation and open discussion showing From Earth to Sky, a 2021 feature-length documentary film by director Ron Chapman.

The film explores the work of seven unique and accomplished Indigenous Architects as they design and complete extraordinary 'buildings' in cities and communities across North America and Turtle Island. Beautiful and intimate, the film sparks a vital conversation paramount to transforming perspectives on how we approach our built environment.

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OCT 14 - Oahu Film Night: "From Earth to Sky" (2 LUs)

Friday, October 14, 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM, Center for Architecture, Free (donations suggested)

AIA Honolulu invites the public to join in a free film presentation and open discussion showing From Earth to Sky, a 2021 feature-length documentary film by director Ron Chapman.

The film explores the work of seven unique and accomplished Indigenous Architects as they design and complete extraordinary 'buildings' in cities and communities across North America and Turtle Island. Beautiful and intimate, the film sparks a vital conversation paramount to transforming perspectives on how we approach our built environment.

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OCT 15 — Medal of Honor Celebration

Saturday, October 15, 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM, Pacific Club, Cost

Join AIA Hawaii State Council and the Hawaii Architectural Foundation as they present Chris J. Smith, FAIA, with its highest achievement, the Medal of Honor during a celebration reception at The Pacific Club.

The Medal of Honor awardee is one who has “significantly advanced the profession of architecture and, who by their leadership, has provided an inspiration to fellow practitioners.”

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OCT 16 — Family Fun at the Center for Architecture: Pumpkin Carving

Sunday, October 16, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM, Center for Architecture, Free

Join AIA Honolulu on Sunday, October 16th for a pumpkin carving contest along Fort Street Mall. Supplies, including pumpkins and carving tools, will be provided.

$75 gift cards will be awarded to each of the following categories: Most Creative, Best Technical, and Best Pumpkitecture. Keiki and adults of all ages are welcome — FREE to attend, advanced registration is required.

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OCT 17 — Kauai Film Night: "From Earth to Sky" (2 LUs)

Monday, October 17, 5:45 PM – 8:00 PM, Chamber of Commerce Conference Room, Free

AIA Honolulu invites the public to join in a free film presentation and open discussion showing From Earth to Sky, a 2021 feature-length documentary film by director Ron Chapman.

The film explores the work of seven unique and accomplished Indigenous Architects as they design and complete extraordinary 'buildings' in cities and communities across North America and Turtle Island. Beautiful and intimate, the film sparks a vital conversation paramount to transforming perspectives on how we approach our built environment.

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OCT 29 — Architectural Photography Workshop with David Franzen & Linny Morris + architect Geoffrey Lewis, AIA  (Cancelled)

Phone Photography – Strategies for Improved Shots

Learn strategies & techniques towards effective and artful digital photographs captured by your phone! Learn editing techniques that will expand the professionalism of your images.

Hear short lectures from two professional photographers at the Center for Architecture (or Zoom for neighbor island residents) before self-commuting to an industrial area to capture your shots.  Pick up lunch on the way back to the Center for Architecture, where you will take place in a critique session and learning with the group.

Each participant will receive one (1) 16x20 mounted image as part of the seminar. Photos may also be displayed at the Center for Architecture for family and friends to see!

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OCT 29 — Hawaii Island Young Architects Workshop: Design with Sunlight & Air

Saturday, October 29, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM, Donkey Mill Art Center, Cost

In this workshop students will work side by side with local architects and investigate daylighting and ventilation design concepts through drawing and model-building. For grades 6–12.