Community Events

19TH ANNUAL CANSTRUCTION® COMPETITION Stay tuned for more information. Click here to view full details from last year's Canstruction® Competition!

Where Construction and Design Professionals Gather for Education, Product Knowledge, and Networking October 2 | 7:45am-5:30pm | Hawai'i Convention Center PBX Hawaiʻi is the state's premier trade show for the construction and design industries. Co-produced by AIA Honolulu, CSI Honolulu Chapter, and GCA of Hawaii, this annual event brings together architects, engineers, contractors, owner representatives, ... Read more

UH Manoa Architecture Dean Finalist Presentation Join in as UH has their top 4 finalist for the UH Manoas School of Architecture Dean position presentation. Presenting is finalist, Mo Zell, Professor for the School of Architecture and Urban Planning at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. WHEN: Thursday, December 5, 2024 from 3:30pm-4:30pm HST          ... Read more

Talk on Architectural Conservation We're excited to invite you to a special panel discussion celebrating the release of the book Architectural Conservation in Australia, New Zealand, and the Pacific Islands: National Experiences and Practice.  This event, which will also feature an accompanying exhibition, promises to be an engaging and thought-provoking conversation on contemporary conservation theory and ... Read more

Ward Village's Holiday Celebration Join us at Ward Village's South Shore Market for their holiday celebration! AIA will have some youth activities for the community as well. Come say hello and enjoy the other activities at the market! More information will be coming soon.

AIA Hawaii Advocacy Day Architects - join us at the State Capitol on January 29 to make your voice heard!  We'll be present to engage with our legislators and pass out our policy priorities for the 2025 legislative session. Meet on the mauka side of the Capitol at 9am.  Register below for more information.

Online Registration is Now Closed! See You Tonight at the CFA! Call 808.628.7243 for questions. AIA Honolulu and the Hawaii State Council are excited to announce our annual Kickoff Party for 2025! At the Kickoff Party, we thank our past Board members for their contributions and welcome our new Board. We also congratulate newly licensed ... Read more

Attend the AIAS Career Fair at UHSoA Courtyard Frbruary 20th from 12pm-3:30pm.

Lady Architect's Lunch! Join for a casual luncheon with other women in the field of architecture! DATE: Tuesday, February 25, 2025 TIME: 12:00pm - 1:00pm HST RSVP: Must RSVP by February 17, 2025. BYOL: This event is a "bring your own lunch" event. For more information, please reach out to Laura Ayers at laura@whitespacearchitects.com.

The Little Design Workshop: A Collaboration between Liljestrand Foundation and AIA Join Liljestrand Foundations Little Design Workshop! This event is an opportunity for ages 12-16 to learn about residential architecture and participate in a workshop at the Vladimir Ossipoff- designed Liljestrand House. *Stay tuned as we roll out more information

Join us for an inspiring evening showcasing the final projects of the Master of Architecture students at the University of Hawai'i at Mānoa. From 5:00 to 7:00 PM, witness the culmination of rigorous research and innovative design as graduating students present their capstone projects. These works reflect a deep engagement with architectural theory and practice, ... Read more

Join us for an evening celebrating the opening of a striking new photography exhibit by Nihm Do Soo, the artistic pseudonym of our friend and colleague, Professor David Rockwood. This special reception marks the public debut of his new body of work and creative identity. Through the lens of Nihm Do Soo, familiar landscapes and ... Read more

What happens when a home is treated not as a static structure, but as something that is alive, that grows, adapts, and responds to its surroundings? Join us for an exhibition opening reception and experience how great design continues to thrive when it's truly LIVED IN. "LIVED IN" is a visual journey through a series of Hawai'i homes. These homes ... Read more

This year, ten teams of local architects and allied design and engineering professionals put their design and building skills to the test as they creatively “CANstruct” dynamic 3D structures – each made entirely of several thousand cans of food, which will be donated to Hawai‘i Foodbank – in AIA Honolulu’s 20th Annual CANstruction® competition at ... Read more

This year, ten teams of local architects and allied design and engineering professionals put their design and building skills to the test as they creatively "CANstruct" dynamic 3D structures - each made entirely of several thousand cans of food, which will be donated to Hawai'i Foodbank - in AIA Honolulu's 20th Annual CANstruction® competition at ... Read more

AIA Honolulu Firm Crawl (Open House) Have you ever wondered what goes on inside an architect's office? On this First Friday, you can visit several design firms throughout Honolulu during this open house. Some locations include pupus and drinks! Learn more about architectural design, interior design, planning, landscape design and meet the people shaping Hawai'i's built ... Read more

Oahu Film Night "Building Bastille!  The Tangled and Improbable Story of the Opera Bastille" Friday, Oct 10, 5:30PM - 7:30PMat the Center for Architecture AIA Honolulu invites the public to join in a free screening of "Building Bastille," to be shown in Honolulu on Oahu and Kona on Hawai'i. Film: "Building Bastille: the Impropable Story of ... Read more

Architecture Month: Photography Workshop with Olivier Koning (5 LU) In Memory of Ted Garduque, FAIA, (1951-2022) whose passion for art and photography made this workshop successful for many years. Spend the day with a renowned photographer and learn strategies & techniques to capture successful photography. The workshop will include a lecture in the morning followed ... Read more

Architectural Walking Tour of Hawai'i Preparatory Academy Saturday, October 18 with tours from 9AM - 12PM Join us for AIA Honolulu's annual Architectural Walking Tour, this year hosted at the beautiful Hawai'i Preparatory Academy campus in Waimea. Explore the site's award-winning architecture, learn about its design evolution, and hear firsthand from local architects and planners ... Read more

CANCELED! Honouliuli Talk Topic: Preserving Honouliuli: A Conversation with National Park Superintendent Christine Ogura Join us for a lunchtime talk with Christine Ogura, Superintendent of Honouliuli National Historic Site. Learn about the ongoing preservation work at the site - including aqueduct stabilization, foundation repairs, and historic resource planning - and hear how design professionals can support ... Read more

Kona Film Night No RSVP - Add to Calendar! Thursday, Oct 23, 5:30PM - 7:30PMKona: Donkey Mill Art Center (78-6670 Mamalahoa Hwy, Holualoa) AIA Honolulu invites the public to join in a free screening of "Building Bastille," to be shown in Honolulu on Oahu and Kona on Hawai'i. Film: "Building Bastille: the Impropable Story of the ... Read more

Hawaii Island Young Architects Workshop Saturday Oct 25, 10AM - 3PM, Donkey Mill Art Center In this workshop students will work side by side with local architects and investigate design related concepts. Registration: Click HERE to Register on the Donkey Mill website.Before registering for classes & workshops, please review our registration policies in full. Description: ... Read more

Lil Design Workshop on Oahu Saturday Oct 25, 1PM - 5PM, Liljestrand House, Honolulu, Cost TBD Explore Your Creativity and Build Your Dreamhouse! The Liljestrand Foundation and AIA Honolulu invite youth ages 12-16 to join The Lil' Design Workshop at Liljestrand House.   This hands-on architectural workshop offers participants a unique opportunity to learn about ... Read more

WAIMEA KECK FILM NIGHT No RSVP - Add to Calendar! Thursday, Oct 30, 5:30PM - 7:15PM AIA Honolulu invites the public to join in a free screening of "Building Bastille," to be shown in Honolulu on Oahu and Kona on Hawai'i. Film: "Building Bastille: the Impropable Story of the Paris Opera" (1h 16m). Join for a screening ... Read more

ARTS & CRAFTS NIGHT & DONATION DRIVE The Family Programs Hawaii Annual Holiday Party provides nearly 1400 keiki in the Child Welfare System with a chance to create memories with their brothers and sisters even if living apart for their safety while waiting for reunification or adoption.  Keiki under 12 receive donated gifts, while teens ... Read more

Online Registration is Now Closed! See You at the Kickoff! AIA Honolulu and the Hawaii State Council 2026 Kickoff Party! At the Kickoff Party, we thank our past Board members for their contributions and welcome our 2026 Board. We will also take this opportunity to congratulate newly licensed architects and commend the many achievements of ... Read more

AIA Hawaii Advocacy Day Architects - Join us at the Hawai'i State Capitol to make your voices heard!   We'll be present to engage with our legislators and pass out our policy priorities for the 2026 legislative session. Whether new or experienced in advocacy, your participation is vital. Briefing materials and guidance will be provided. ... Read more

AIAS Hawaii Career fair Join us at the Career Fair at the UHSoA Courtyard on February 19th from 12pm-3:00pm!

Let's plant trees with ashrae hawaii A Sustainability Event by the ASHRAE Hawai'i Chapter with the Aloha Tree Alliance Come plant trees! Bring your family (including friendly dogs) to restore native forests with Aloha Tree Alliance at the Kuli'ou'ou Ridge Trail. All abilities welcome. Join us for lunch afterwards at the Kuli'ou'ou Beach Park.  Bring ... Read more

Small Firm Exchange (SFx) The Small Firm Exchange will meet monthly every fourth Tuesday from 12pm - 1pm, unless noted. SFX focuses on engaging small firms to support the professional and business development, leadership, and growth of the many members of existing and aspiring small practices throughout the chapter. RSVP: RSVP for the SFx meeting below.

Canstruction Team Registration Opens March 2! This year, for our 21th Anniversary, we have space for 10 teams! Click here for more information and team registration.

Small Firm Exchange (SFx) The Small Firm Exchange will meet monthly every fourth Tuesday from 12pm - 1pm, unless noted. SFX focuses on engaging small firms to support the professional and business development, leadership, and growth of the many members of existing and aspiring small practices throughout the chapter. RSVP: RSVP for the SFx meeting below.

AIA COTE EARTH DAY VOLUNTEER Join AIA Honolulu COTE as we come together to celebrate Earth Day by helping to restore the native forest along the Kuli'ou'ou Ridge. We'll be volunteering with Aloha Tree Alliance to remove invasive species, plant native plants, meet incredible people, and become stewards of the ʻāina. Bring a hat, sturdy ... Read more

Small Firm Exchange (SFx) The Small Firm Exchange will meet monthly every fourth Tuesday from 12pm - 1pm, unless noted. SFX focuses on engaging small firms to support the professional and business development, leadership, and growth of the many members of existing and aspiring small practices throughout the chapter. RSVP: RSVP for the SFx meeting below.

Attend UH MArch Capstone Studio Final Reception & Exhibit Opening Join us after the "Final Review" and support the students during a reception and public exhibition opening. Work from both the MArch capstone and the ARCH 418 undergraduate capstone-also focused on the Lahaina Business Park project-will be on display, with students present for informal conversation. ... Read more

public exhibit: ARCH 783D & MArch capstone Work from both the MArch capstone and the ARCH 418 undergraduate capstone, focused on the Lahaina Business Park project, will be on display, with students present for informal conversation.

Small Firm Exchange (SFx) The Small Firm Exchange will meet monthly every fourth Tuesday from 12pm - 1pm, unless noted. SFX focuses on engaging small firms to support the professional and business development, leadership, and growth of the many members of existing and aspiring small practices throughout the chapter. RSVP: RSVP for the SFx meeting below.

University of Hawaii Alumni & AIA Hawaii Pau Hana in San Diego CLICK HERE to RSVP by May 22 with UHSoA Reconnect with fellow AIA Hawai'i members and University of Hawai'i at Mānoa School of Architecture alumni at this joint gathering during the AIA National Conference. Hosted as a pau hana, this event invites attendees ... Read more