Architecture Month: Sketching Workshop with Hitoshi Hida
2026-10-17 09:00 - 12:00 (Pacific/Honolulu) | AIA Honolulu Center for Architecture, 828 Fort Street Mall, Suite 100, Honolulu, HI, 96813, United States
Cool Roofs and Walls for Low-Cost Energy Code Compliance

Thursday, June 25 | 11:30am -1:00pm
In-person or Virtual | 1.5 HSW

Cool roofs and cool walls are a low-cost alternative to insulation for energy
savings, thermal comfort and energy code compliance in Hawai‘i.
This presentation will cover energy code pathways and options for roof and wall
materials that offer high solar reflectance, lower cooling loads, and improved
thermal comfort. The focus is low-rise residential and small commercial buildings.
Case studies will be presented
Please note that event starts at 11:30am.

Learning Objectives Audience

Identify a variety cool roof and cool wall material options and colors.
Identify the energy savings potential of cool surfaces.
Determine energy code compliance options.
Describe additional benefits of cool surfaces including thermal comfort and reduced AC load.

Who should attend?

Architects
Engineers
Contractors
County & State officials

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In-person at the Center for Architecture

Virtual via Zoom

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