UH Alumni & AIA Hawaii Pau Hana in SD
2026-06-11 14:00 - 16:00 (Pacific/Honolulu) | Hilton San Diego Bayfront, 1 Park Blvd, San Diego, CA, 92101, United States
University of Hawaii Alumni &
AIA Hawaii Pau Hana in San Diego
Stay Tuned! Online Registration Opens Soon
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 to build community, share professional experiences, and celebrate the legacy and future of Hawai’i’s architectural community.
Whether you’re a seasoned practitioner or recent graduate, this is a chance to strengthen connections across generations, exchange insights, and enjoy the company of colleagues in a welcoming setting.
WHEN: Thursday, June 11 from 5-7pm (PST)
WHERE: Hilton San Diego Bayfront – Room TBA
This pau hana is for our AIA Hawaii members and/or UH Alumni.

Small Firm Exchange: Working with Engineers & Consultants
2026-06-23 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual (Zoom)
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.
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Small Firm Exchange: Pau Hana & Happy Hour
2026-07-28 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual (Zoom)

Small Firm Exchange: Starting a Small Firm
2026-08-25 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual (Zoom)

2026 Canstruction Competition - Display and Public Voting
2026-09-19 - 2026-09-26 | Kahala Mall, 4211 Waialae Ave, Honolulu, HI, 96816, United States
21st Annual CANstruction Theme – CANtennial: Design of the Decades!
In honor of AIA Hawai’i’s 100th anniversary, the 2026 Canstruction® theme invites teams to celebrate a century of creativity, culture, and design. CANtennial: Designs of the Decades challenges each team to bring an assigned decade to life by reimagining an iconic object, place, movement, or moment from that era-entirely out of canned goods. From the bold beginnings of the 1920s to the innovations of today, this theme highlights how design reflects its time while contributing to a collective legacy built over 100 years.
2026 Competition Dates
Build Day: Saturday, Sep 19 from 9am-2pm
Where: Kahala Mall
Keiki Corner: Saturday, Sep 19, 10am-12pm
Structures Up: Saturday, Sep 19 – Saturday, Sep 26
Structures on display for public viewing and People’s Choice Award voting
This year, eight 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 Kahala Mall.
Since its inception, AIA Honolulu’s CANstruction® event has gathered 787,005 pounds of canned goods – enough food to make 712,826 meals, and more than $110,000 for the Foodbank.

Small Firm Exchange: Software & Tools
2026-09-22 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual (Zoom)

Architecture Month: Downtown Honolulu Walking Tour
2026-10-24 08:00 - 11:00 | Downtown Honolulu, Honolulu, United States
Downtown Honolulu Walking Tour
The Extended Version!

In addition to our monthly Downtown and Chinatown Walking Tours, AIA Honolulu shares a special Walking Tour annually in celebration of Architecture Month.
Stay tuned for more information about our extended version of the Honolulu Downtown Walking Tour!
Staggered Tours: On Saturday, October 24th, staggered tours leave from the check-in point every 10 minutes from 8am-12pm. Each docent will lead up to 12 participants.
ADA Disclaimer: TBA.
Start & Check-In: TBA. The last tour will be at 10:30am
A map will be provided to all registered attendees ahead of the event.
The tour takes about 1.5 hours (less than 1 mile) but due to a larger number of walkers, we appreciate your patience & flexibility if our estimated tour length is not exactly as scheduled.
What You Need to Bring: Water bottle and snacks to keep up your energy; Comfortable shoes; Sunscreen and hats are highly recommended and Umbrella (depending on weather).
AIA/CES LU: TBA.
Cost: TBA
Parking Suggestions: TBA
Registration: Online registration will open in September.

Small Firm Exchange: Bookkeeping & Financial Literacy
2026-10-27 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual (Zoom)

Small Firm Exchange: Working with Contractors
2026-11-24 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual (Zoom)
