BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//AIA Honolulu - ECPv6.17.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:AIA Honolulu X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.aiahonolulu.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for AIA Honolulu REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Pacific/Honolulu BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-1000 TZOFFSETTO:-1000 TZNAME:HST DTSTART:20250101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20260625T113000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20260625T130000 DTSTAMP:20260617T220723Z CREATED:20260509T022540Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260617T220723Z UID:10001323-1782387000-1782392400@www.aiahonolulu.org SUMMARY:Cool Roofs and Walls for Low-Cost Energy Code Compliance DESCRIPTION:Cool Roofs and Walls for Low-Cost Energy Code Compliance \n Thursday\, June 25 | 11:30am -1:00pm\nIn-person or Virtual | 1.5 HSW\n Cool roofs and cool walls are a low-cost alternative to insulation for energy\nsavings\, thermal comfort and energy code compliance in Hawai’i.\nThis presentation will cover energy code pathways and options for roof and wall\nmaterials that offer high solar reflectance\, lower cooling loads\, and improved\nthermal comfort. The focus is low-rise residential and small commercial buildings.\nCase studies will be presented\nPlease note that event starts at 11:30am. \n Learning Objectives Audience\n\n\nIdentify a variety cool roof and cool wall material options and colors.\nIdentify the energy savings potential of cool surfaces.\nDetermine energy code compliance options.\nDescribe additional benefits of cool surfaces including thermal comfort and reduced AC load.\n\n Who should attend? \n\nArchitects\nEngineers\nContractors\nCounty & State officials\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n RSVP for COTE Cool Roofs and Walls Event\n \n \n Name(Required)\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n AIA DesignationNon-memberAIAAssoc. AIAAIA MEFAIAAllied MemberHon. AffiliateFirm/OrganizationEmail(Required)\n \n Attendance Type\n \n \n In-person at the Center for Architecture\n \n \n \n Virtual via Zoom URL:https://www.aiahonolulu.org/event/coolroofs/ LOCATION:AIA Honolulu Center for Architecture\, 828 Fort Street Mall\, Suite 100\, Honolulu\, HI\, 96813\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events,Professional Development GEO:21.3087965;-157.863266 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=AIA Honolulu Center for Architecture 828 Fort Street Mall Suite 100 Honolulu HI 96813 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=828 Fort Street Mall\, Suite 100:geo:-157.863266,21.3087965 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20260627T100000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20260627T120000 DTSTAMP:20260518T203534Z CREATED:20260427T195103Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260518T203534Z UID:10001319-1782554400-1782561600@www.aiahonolulu.org SUMMARY:AIA Book Club: Human Transit DESCRIPTION:Designing Conversations:\nAIA Hawai’i Book Club (2 HSWs)\nEach quarter\, we’ll gather around a book tangential to architecture-think design\, culture\, place\, history\, climate\, or the forces that shape the built environment in unexpected ways. The event features a compelling guest speaker who will draw out the book’s big ideas and connect them to practice in Hawaiʻi\, all hosted at a cool\, thoughtfully chosen venue. \nWhether you’ve read every page\, skimmed the introduction\, or are just coming for the conversation\, the AIA Hawaiʻi Book Club is about shared curiosity and expanding how we think about our work and our world. \n\n Book Club Q2: Human Transit \n For our second Book Club\, we have chosen “Human Transit: How clearer thinking about public transit can enrich our communities and our lives.” by Jarrett Walker. \nTransportation expert Jarrett Walker believes that transit can be simple\, if we focus on the underlying geometry that all transit systems share. \n\n \n \n Suddenly\, public transit is a critical issue. For decades\, the private car has seemed the ideal tool for free and spontaneous travel\, and in rural areas and many small towns\, that will continue to be true. But all over the world\, people are moving into cities\, and great cities just don’t have room for everyone’s car. Meanwhile\, the converging threats of climate change and the end of cheap oil are forcing a new assessment of how cities work. Public transit-the most efficient mode for moving large numbers of people long distances across cities-is an essential tool in that effort. \n Where to get the book? You can find the book at your local library\, bookstore or online. \nGood News: You do NOT have to read the book to attend. Join us for an engaging conversation designed for anyone curious about architecture and its broader context. \n\n \n \n The discussion will be led by Jon Nouchi\, Director of Transit\, who focuses on advancing Honolulu’s multimodal transit system\, including Skyline\, TheBus\, Handi-Van\, and Biki. \nNouchi brings nearly 30 years of transportation experience in Hawaiʻi. In his new role\, he will oversee transit planning\, operations\, and system integration as Skyline continues to expand as a core part of the island’s transportation network. \n When: June 27 from 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM\nWhere: UH West Oahu\, Center for Creative Media\nCEU: This session qualifies for 2 AIA/CES (HSW)\nCost: Free\nParking: Free\n\n Taking the Skyline \n \n Park-and-Ride\n \n \n How to Ride Skyline\n \n \n Fares\n \n \n Google Maps Route\n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n RSVP for Book Club #2\n \n "*" indicates required fields \n \n Name*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n AIA DesignationAIAAssoc. AIAAIA MEFAIAAllied MemberHon. AffiliateNon-MemberEmail*\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n Mahalo Centennial Club Sponsors URL:https://www.aiahonolulu.org/event/3-book-club/ LOCATION:UH West Oahu Academy for Creative Media\, 91-1001 Farrington Highway\, Kapolei\, HI\, 96707\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events,Professional Development GEO:21.3563212;-158.0561559 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=UH West Oahu Academy for Creative Media 91-1001 Farrington Highway Kapolei HI 96707 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=91-1001 Farrington Highway:geo:-158.0561559,21.3563212 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20260728T120000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20260728T130000 DTSTAMP:20260713T223220Z CREATED:20260311T210028Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260713T223220Z UID:10001278-1785240000-1785243600@www.aiahonolulu.org SUMMARY:Small Firm Exchange: Starting a Small Firm DESCRIPTION:Small Firm Exchange (SFx)\nThe Small Firm Exchange will meet monthly every fourth Tuesday from 12pm – 1pm\, unless noted. \nSFX 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. \nRSVP: RSVP for the SFx meeting below. \n\n\n \n \n RSVP for 2026 SFx\n \n "*" indicates required fields \n \n Name*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n AIA DesignationAIAAssoc. AIAAIA MEFAIANoneFirm/OrganizationEmail* URL:https://www.aiahonolulu.org/event/small-firm-exchange-7-28-26/ LOCATION:Virtual (Zoom) CATEGORIES:Community Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20260813T163000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20260813T173000 DTSTAMP:20260729T181909Z CREATED:20260311T210222Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T181909Z UID:10001279-1786638600-1786642200@www.aiahonolulu.org SUMMARY:Small Firm Exchange: In-person Pau Hana & Happy Hour DESCRIPTION:Small Firm Exchange (SFx)\nThe Small Firm Exchange will meet monthly every fourth Tuesday from 12pm – 1pm\, unless noted. \nSFX 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. \n\n \n \n JOIN US FOR THE SFX PAU HANA & HAPPY HOUR! \nNo Host – Come and enjoy happy hour pricing at Moku Kitchen until 5:30pm \nDate: Thursday\, August 13\nTime: 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM\nLocation: Moku Kitchen\, SALT at Our Kakaako\, 660 Ala Moana Blvd\n\n\n \n \n RSVP for 2026 SFx\n \n "*" indicates required fields \n \n Name*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n AIA DesignationAIAAssoc. AIAAIA MEFAIANoneFirm/OrganizationEmail* URL:https://www.aiahonolulu.org/event/small-firm-exchange-8-13/ LOCATION:Moku Kitchen\, SALT At Our Kaka'ako\, 660 Ala Moana Blvd\, Honolulu\, HI\, 96813\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events GEO:21.2982942;-157.8618687 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Moku Kitchen SALT At Our Kaka'ako 660 Ala Moana Blvd Honolulu HI 96813 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=SALT At Our Kaka'ako\, 660 Ala Moana Blvd:geo:-157.8618687,21.2982942 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20260819T121500 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20260819T124500 DTSTAMP:20260721T005343Z CREATED:20260711T020158Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260721T005343Z UID:10001369-1787141700-1787143500@www.aiahonolulu.org SUMMARY:Chair Yoga with Diane Ako DESCRIPTION:Chair Yoga: Stretch\, Reset & Recharge \n In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month\, AIA Honolulu’s Equity\, Diversity\, and Inclusion Committee invites you to take a well-deserved pause with a free 30-minute virtual Chair Yoga session led by Diane Ako. \nArchitects and design professionals spend countless hours at our desks\, in front of computer screens\, and managing demanding schedules. This gentle chair yoga session is designed to help release tension\, improve posture and mobility\, reduce stress\, and provide a moment to reset-both physically and mentally. No prior yoga experience is necessary\, and all movements can be done from the comfort of your office or home using a standard chair. \nWhether you need a midday stretch or simply want to prioritize your wellbeing\, we hope you’ll join us for this relaxing and accessible session. \n\n \n \n Registration is required to receive the Zoom link. There is no cost to attend. \nSession Details\n\nFormat: Virtual (Zoom)\nDuration: 30 minutes\nCost: Free\n\nFor chair yoga\, please come in comfortable clothes that allow you to bend over or stretch sideways. Pants (not skirts) for women\, and hair ties\, are a good idea. If you have the space and ability to stand at your desk\, I will also offer that option\, so please bring your yoga mat. If you are using a yoga mat\, then you probably know yoga is done without shoes or socks\, so be ready to take those off. \n About the Instructor \nDiane Ako (RYT-200) teaches hatha yoga and chair yoga. She was certified in 2018 and started her yoga career teaching senior citizens at a senior center in 2020. Those senior facilities were closed during the coronavirus pandemic\, but Diane continued sharing the healing benefits of yoga by volunteering to teach essential workers at a restaurant (outside\, after hours)\, and forming a Yard Yoga group with her next door neighbors. In 2022\, Yoga Under The Palms hired her as an instructor for beginner and intermediate classes. Additionally\, in 2025 she started offering weekly lunch-break chair yoga classes to her coworkers at the state\, where her primary job is. \n\n \n \n Diane’s classes are gentle\, with a focus on clear\, accessible instruction. Her classes are designed for beginners\, with an emphasis on building confidence and proper alignment. She can easily accommodate intermediate students who want a deeper challenge. Her goal is to help every student feel grounded\, supported\, and connected in their practice. \nAko is a Native Hawaiian woman who values public service and giving back to her community. She is a single mother of one biological child\, a foster daughter\, and two cats. In her spare time she teaches yoga\, makes independent films\, and keeps hoping she’ll one day nail that Tittibhasana (firefly) pose. \n \n \n \n RSVP for Chair Yoga: Stretch\, Reset & Recharge\n \n \n Name(Required)\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n AIA DesignationNon-memberAIAAssoc. AIAAIA MEFAIAAllied MemberHon. AffiliateFirm/OrganizationEmail(Required) URL:https://www.aiahonolulu.org/event/chair-yoga/ LOCATION:AIA Honolulu Center for Architecture\, 828 Fort Street Mall\, Suite 100\, Honolulu\, HI\, 96813\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events GEO:21.3087965;-157.863266 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=AIA Honolulu Center for Architecture 828 Fort Street Mall Suite 100 Honolulu HI 96813 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=828 Fort Street Mall\, Suite 100:geo:-157.863266,21.3087965 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20260903T163000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20260903T183000 DTSTAMP:20260723T023644Z CREATED:20260723T020332Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260723T023644Z UID:10001375-1788453000-1788460200@www.aiahonolulu.org SUMMARY:Kahua Ola: A Collaborative Exhibition on the Built Environment for Hawaiian Home Lands DESCRIPTION:Kahua Ola: A Collaborative Exhibition on the Built Environment for Hawaiian Home Lands \n Location: School of Architecture Auditorium and Haigo and Irene Shen Gallery\n4:30 pm Pecha-Kucha-style Speaker Event and Exhibit Opening\nReception to follow\nPresentations by: \nSimon Bussiere\, Associate Professor\, UHM School of Architecture\nHo-Kyung Lee AIA\, Assistant Professor\, UHM School of Architecture\nHyoung-June Park PhD\, Professor\, UHM School of Architecture\nEric Peterson PhD\, Associate Professor\, UHM School of Architecture\nMarc Roehrle\, Instructor\, UHM School of Architecture\nErin Voss \, Assistant Professor\, UHM School of Architecture \nwith Elijah Davidson\, Department of Hawaiian Home Lands\nFREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC\nFREE PARKING IS AVAILABLE IN THE ARCHITECTURE PARKING LOT AFTER 6:00 PM.\nALL DAY PARKING IN ZONE 20 (Lower campus) FOR $5.00 AT THE KIOSK. URL:https://www.aiahonolulu.org/event/kahua-ola-a-collaborative-exhibition-on-the-built-environment-for-hawaiian-home-lands/ LOCATION:University of Hawaii at Manoa School of Architecture\, 1899 University Ave\, Honolulu\, HI\, 96822\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events GEO:21.2997624;-157.8206567 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=University of Hawaii at Manoa School of Architecture 1899 University Ave Honolulu HI 96822 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1899 University Ave:geo:-157.8206567,21.2997624 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260914 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260919 DTSTAMP:20260730T015352Z CREATED:20260330T232227Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T015352Z UID:10001304-1789344000-1789775999@www.aiahonolulu.org SUMMARY:2026 Canstruction Competition - Display and Public Voting DESCRIPTION:21st Annual CANstruction Competition\nTheme: CANtennial: Design of the Decades!\nIn 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. \n2026 Competition Dates\nBuild Day:          Monday\, Sep 14 from 9am-2pm\nWhere:               Central Pacific Bank Atrium\, Downtown Branch\nStructures Up:   Monday\, Sep 14 – Friday\, Sep 18\nStructures on display for public viewing and People’s Choice Award voting\nThis 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. \nSince 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. \nParticipating Teams:\n\nLowney Architecture & Swinerton Builders\nG70 & Hawaiian Dredging\nHDR\, RLB\, and BASE Engineering\nRMA Architects\, Inc.\nRAV Productions and PHAD Home Appliance\nWhiteSpace Architects and Iwamoto Engineering Consultants\, Inc.\nBowers + Kubota Consulting\, EnPro\, and Hensel Phelps\nDesign Partners Incorporated and Castle & Cooke Homes Hawaii\, Inc.\n\nPeople’s Choice Award Voting Sep 14-18\nVote for Your Favorite Structure & Donate to the Hawai′i FoodBank\n\nOnce the can-structions are completed\, you are invited to participate in Canstruction® by voting for your favorite canned-food structures.\nCompleted structures will be on display at the venue for People’s Choice voting from Monday\, Sep 14 through Friday\, Sep 18.\nONE DOLLAR = ONE VOTE ($5 minimum)\nStay tuned for a page to vote online.\nYou will also be able to scan the QR Code at each structure. URL:https://www.aiahonolulu.org/event/canstruction-2026-2/ LOCATION:Central Pacific Bank\, 220 S King Street\, Honolulu\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events GEO:21.3077183;-157.8606357 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Central Pacific Bank 220 S King Street Honolulu United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=220 S King Street:geo:-157.8606357,21.3077183 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20260922T120000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20260922T130000 DTSTAMP:20260311T210347Z CREATED:20260311T210347Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T210347Z UID:10001280-1790078400-1790082000@www.aiahonolulu.org SUMMARY:Small Firm Exchange: Software & Tools DESCRIPTION:Small Firm Exchange (SFx)\nThe Small Firm Exchange will meet monthly every fourth Tuesday from 12pm – 1pm\, unless noted. \nSFX 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. \nRSVP: RSVP for the SFx meeting below. \n\n\n \n \n RSVP for 2026 SFx\n \n "*" indicates required fields \n \n Name*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n AIA DesignationAIAAssoc. AIAAIA MEFAIANoneFirm/OrganizationEmail* URL:https://www.aiahonolulu.org/event/small-firm-exchange-9-22-26/ LOCATION:Virtual (Zoom) CATEGORIES:Community Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20260926T150000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20260926T170000 DTSTAMP:20260728T014002Z CREATED:20260408T020711Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260728T014002Z UID:10001310-1790434800-1790442000@www.aiahonolulu.org SUMMARY:AIA Book Club: What If We Get It Right DESCRIPTION:Designing Conversations:\nAIA Hawai’i Book Club (2 HSWs)\nEach quarter\, we’ll gather around a book tangential to architecture-think design\, culture\, place\, history\, climate\, or the forces that shape the built environment in unexpected ways. The event features a compelling guest speaker who will draw out the book’s big ideas and connect them to practice in Hawaiʻi\, all hosted at a cool\, thoughtfully chosen venue. \nWhether you’ve read every page\, skimmed the introduction\, or are just coming for the conversation\, the AIA Hawaiʻi Book Club is about shared curiosity and expanding how we think about our work and our world. \n Book Club Q3: At Hawaii Nature Center’s Rain Shelter!\nFor our third Book Club\, we have chosen “What If We Get It Right: Visions of Climate Futures” by Ayana Elizabeth Johnson. \nA SMITHSONIAN BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR! Sometimes\, the bravest thing we can do when facing an existential crisis is to imagine life on the other side. This provocative and joyous book maps an inspiring landscape of possible climate futures. \n\n \n \n Through clear-eyed essays and vibrant conversations\, infused with data\, poetry\, and art\, Ayana guides us through solutions and possibilities at the nexus of science\, policy\, culture\, and justice. Visionary farmers and financiers\, architects and advocates\, help us conjure a flourishing future\, one worth the effort it will take-from every one of us\, with whatever we have to offer-to create. \nWith grace\, humor\, and humanity\, Johnson invites readers to ask and answer this ultimate question together: What if we get it right? \n Where to get the book? You can find the book at your local library\, bookstore or online. \nGood News: You do NOT have to read the book to attend. Join us for an engaging conversation designed for anyone curious about architecture and its broader context. \n\n \n \n Moderated by Kirsten Oleson\, Professor of Ecological Economics at UH Manoa.\nRead bio.\n We plan to use the “Reading Guide” provided by the author\, with an emphasis on the If We Build It section. \n When: September 26\, 2026 from 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM\nWhere: Hawaii Nature Center’s Rain Shelter\, 2131 Makiki Heights Drive\, Honolulu\, HI 96822\nCEU: This session qualifies for 2 AIA/CES (HSW)\nMax: 30 attendees\nCost: Free\nParking: Free\nPlease bring your own lawn chair(s). \n\n \n \n RSVP for Book Club #3\n \n "*" indicates required fields \n \n Name*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n AIA DesignationAIAAssoc. AIAAIA MEFAIAAllied MemberHon. AffiliateNon-MemberEmail*\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n Mahalo Centennial Club Sponsors URL:https://www.aiahonolulu.org/event/2-book-club/ LOCATION:Hawaii Nature Center’s Rain Shelter\, 2131 Makiki Heights Drive\, Honolulu\, 96822\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events,Professional Development GEO:21.3136766;-157.8290912 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Hawaii Nature Center’s Rain Shelter 2131 Makiki Heights Drive Honolulu 96822 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2131 Makiki Heights Drive:geo:-157.8290912,21.3136766 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20261002T170000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20261002T200000 DTSTAMP:20260803T195958Z CREATED:20260803T194148Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260803T195958Z UID:10001384-1790960400-1790971200@www.aiahonolulu.org SUMMARY:Architecture Month: Firm Crawl DESCRIPTION:AIA Honolulu Firm Crawl (Open House)\nHave you ever wondered what goes on inside an architect’s office?\nOn this First Friday\, you can visit several design firms throughout Honolulu during this open house. \nLearn 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. \nHow does this event work? \n\nRSVP below so the firms can plan for your attendance.\nReview DIGITAL FIRM CRAWL MAP.\nOn Friday\, Oct 2 these firms will open their doors for you.\nVisit one or visit them all……in any order you like…..it’s totally up to you!\n\nMahalo to our Participating Honolulu Firms:\nMore firms to be announced.\n\nBowers + Kubota\nDesign Partners Inc.\n\n \n \n \n \n RSVP for 2026 Firm Crawl\n \n \n Name(Required)\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email(Required)\n \n Phone URL:https://www.aiahonolulu.org/event/architecture-month-firm-crawl/ CATEGORIES:Community Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20261016T180000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20261016T210000 DTSTAMP:20260804T014911Z CREATED:20260801T013841Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T014911Z UID:10001382-1792173600-1792184400@www.aiahonolulu.org SUMMARY:Architecture Month: "Bawa's Garden" Film Night Honolulu DESCRIPTION:Oahu Film Night “Bawa’s Garden”\nFriday\, Oct 16\, 6:00PM – 9:00PMat HoMA Doris Duke Theatre\n\nAIA Honolulu invites members and the public to join us for a screening of “Bawa’s Garden\,” to be shown in Honolulu on Oahu. \nEvent Information:Date: Friday\, October 16 from 6:00 PM – 9:00 PMLocation: HoMA Doris Duke TheatreFilm: “Bawa’s Garden” (1h 29m)Language: French (with English subtitles) and English.Cost: Free Program Schedule:6:00pm Doors Open6:30pm Film Starts8:00pm Moderated Discussion Film Overview:“Bawa’s Garden” is a road movie in search of the work of renowned Sri Lankan architect Geoffrey Bawa. \nThe film follows a protagonist as she traverses the island in pursuit of the ‘lost’ garden of Lunuganga. While the treasure may be the goal\, the journey sparks encounters with vivid characters and rarely seen buildings that reveal the story of Bawa’s life and legacy. \nShot across Sri Lanka\, this experimental docudrama blends dreamlike narrative with real people and places intrinsic to Bawa’s world. Eclectic and quietly moving\, the film echoes the spirit of Bawa’s architecture-and the collaborators who helped shape it. \nEclectic and quietly moving\, the film echoes the spirit of Bawa’s architecture-and the collaborators who helped shape it. \n View Trailer Here \n \n \n RSVP for 2026 Oahu Film Night\n \n \n Name(Required)\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n AIA DesignationNon-memberAIAAssoc. AIAAIA MEFAIAAllied MemberHon. AffiliateEmail(Required) URL:https://www.aiahonolulu.org/event/architecture-month-bawas-garden-film-night-honolulu/ LOCATION:HoMA Doris Duke Theatre\, 900 S Beretania St.\, Honolulu\, HI\, 96814\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events GEO:21.3039364;-157.8484556 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=HoMA Doris Duke Theatre 900 S Beretania St. Honolulu HI 96814 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=900 S Beretania St.:geo:-157.8484556,21.3039364 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20261017T090000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20261017T120000 DTSTAMP:20260803T211646Z CREATED:20260803T200259Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260803T211646Z UID:10001385-1792227600-1792238400@www.aiahonolulu.org SUMMARY:Architecture Month: Sketching Workshop with Hitoshi Hida DESCRIPTION:Architecture Month: Sketching Workshop with Hitoshi Hida\nSaturday\, October 17th from 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM\nRSVP to be available soon\nWhere: Center for ArchitectureCost: TBA \nSpend the morning with Hitoshi Hida\, AIA\, a retired architect and accomplished artist\, for a hands-on sketching workshop that explores the art of observing and capturing the world around us. \nA retired architect and accomplished artist\, Hida discovered his passion for drawing and painting as a child and has spent a lifetime refining his artistic eye and technique. \nWhether you are a beginner or an experienced artist\, this engaging workshop offers an opportunity to develop your drawing abilities while experiencing the joy of sketching with one of Hawaiʻi’s respected architectural and artistic talents. URL:https://www.aiahonolulu.org/event/architecture-month-sketching-workshop-with-hitoshi-hida/ LOCATION:AIA Honolulu Center for Architecture\, 828 Fort Street Mall\, Suite 100\, Honolulu\, HI\, 96813\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events GEO:21.3087965;-157.863266 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=AIA Honolulu Center for Architecture 828 Fort Street Mall Suite 100 Honolulu HI 96813 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=828 Fort Street Mall\, Suite 100:geo:-157.863266,21.3087965 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20261020T173000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20261020T193000 DTSTAMP:20260723T021656Z CREATED:20260723T021656Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260723T021656Z UID:10001377-1792517400-1792524600@www.aiahonolulu.org SUMMARY:UHCDC 10-year Anniversary Exhibit Opening and Gala DESCRIPTION:UHCDC 10-year Anniversary Exhibit Opening and Gala \n Location: School of Architecture Courtyard and Haigo and Irene Shen gallery\nSchedule:\n5:30 pm Exhibit Opening\n6:00 pm Reception\n6:30 Program and Honorees\nREGISTRATION IS REQUIRED\, MORE INFORMATION TO FOLLOW.\nYou can access more information on the University of Hawaii Community Design Center Website:\nAnniversary Schedule – UHCDC URL:https://www.aiahonolulu.org/event/uhcdc-10-year-anniversary-exhibit-opening-and-gala/ LOCATION:University of Hawaii at Manoa School of Architecture\, 1899 University Ave\, Honolulu\, HI\, 96822\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events GEO:21.2997624;-157.8206567 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=University of Hawaii at Manoa School of Architecture 1899 University Ave Honolulu HI 96822 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1899 University Ave:geo:-157.8206567,21.2997624 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20261024T080000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20261024T110000 DTSTAMP:20260803T203856Z CREATED:20260312T001123Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260803T203856Z UID:10001292-1792828800-1792839600@www.aiahonolulu.org SUMMARY:Architecture Month: Downtown Honolulu Walking Tour DESCRIPTION:Downtown Honolulu Walking Tour\nThe Expanded Version!\n \nIn addition to our monthly Downtown and Chinatown Walking Tours\, AIA Honolulu shares a special Walking Tour annually in celebration of Architecture Month. \nExplore the rich architectural history and evolving urban landscape of Downtown Honolulu during AIA Honolulu’s annual Architectural Walking Tour. This year’s expanded tour offers participants a deeper look at the buildings\, public spaces\, and design influences that have shaped the city over time. Knowledgeable guides will share stories behind notable landmarks\, architectural styles\, and the people who helped define Honolulu’s built environment. \nStaggered Tours: On Saturday\, October 24th\, staggered tours leave from the check-in point every 10 minutes from 8am-12pm.\nEach docent will lead up to 12 participants.\nADA Disclaimer: TBA. \nStart & Check-In:  TBA. The last tour will be at 10:30am \nA map will be provided to all registered attendees ahead of the event. \nThe 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. \nWhat 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). \nAIA/CES LU: TBA. \nCost: $20 \nParking Suggestions: TBA \nRegistration: Online registration will open in September. URL:https://www.aiahonolulu.org/event/arch-month-walking-tour-26/ LOCATION:Downtown Honolulu\, Honolulu\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events ORGANIZER;CN="AIA Honolulu":MAILTO:contact@aiahonolulu.org GEO:21.3098845;-157.8581401 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20261024T100000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20261024T150000 DTSTAMP:20260803T205327Z CREATED:20260803T204310Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260803T205327Z UID:10001387-1792836000-1792854000@www.aiahonolulu.org SUMMARY:Architecture Month: Hawaii Island Young Architects Workshop DESCRIPTION:Hawaii Island Young Architects Workshop\nSaturday Oct 24\, 10AM – 3PM\, Donkey Mill Art Center\nIn this workshop students will work side by side with local architects and investigate design related concepts. \nRegistration: Click HERE to Register on the Donkey Mill website.\nBefore registering for classes & workshops\, please review our registration policies in full.\nCost: Member $65 | Non-Member $80\n\nDescription: In this workshop students will work side by side with local architects and investigate design related concepts. This one-day event offers students the chance to dive into the world of architectural design under the mentorship of local professional architects. Participants will tackle a design challenge that pushes them to think critically about key architectural elements\, including light\, sun protection\, airflow\, and environmental connections or protections. \nLevel: Ages 13 – 16 \nPlease note: Please note: Registration for this class will close on Saturday\, October 17 at midnight. \nSupply Fee Includes: All supplies for this workshop will be provided \nStudents should bring: Sketchbook & Pen\, lunch\, snack\, and water bottle \nQuestions: For questions\, contact DMAC at their front desk. URL:https://www.aiahonolulu.org/event/architecture-month-hawaii-island-young-architects-workshop-2/ LOCATION:Donkey Mill Art Center\, Holualoa\, Mamalahoa Highway\, Holualoa\, HI\, 96725\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events GEO:19.5741902;-155.9435597 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Donkey Mill Art Center Holualoa Mamalahoa Highway Holualoa HI 96725 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Mamalahoa Highway:geo:-155.9435597,19.5741902 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20261027T120000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20261027T130000 DTSTAMP:20260311T211546Z CREATED:20260311T211546Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T211546Z UID:10001281-1793102400-1793106000@www.aiahonolulu.org SUMMARY:Small Firm Exchange: Bookkeeping & Financial Literacy DESCRIPTION:Small Firm Exchange (SFx)\nThe Small Firm Exchange will meet monthly every fourth Tuesday from 12pm – 1pm\, unless noted. \nSFX 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. \nRSVP: RSVP for the SFx meeting below. \n\n\n \n \n RSVP for 2026 SFx\n \n "*" indicates required fields \n \n Name*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n AIA DesignationAIAAssoc. AIAAIA MEFAIANoneFirm/OrganizationEmail* URL:https://www.aiahonolulu.org/event/small-firm-exchange-10-27-26/ LOCATION:Virtual (Zoom) CATEGORIES:Community Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20261029T173000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20261029T193000 DTSTAMP:20260803T210320Z CREATED:20260803T200610Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260803T210320Z UID:10001386-1793295000-1793302200@www.aiahonolulu.org SUMMARY:Architecture Month: "Bawa's Garden" Film Night Kona DESCRIPTION:Kona Film Night “Bawa’s Garden”\nThursday\, Oct 29\, 5:30PM – 7:30PMat the Donkey Mill Art Center\n\nAIA Honolulu invites members and the public to join us for a screening of “Bawa’s Garden\,” to be shown in Kona. \nEvent Information:Date: Thursday\, October 29 from 5:30 PM – 7:30 PMLocation: The Donkey Mill Art CenterFilm: “Bawa’s Garden” (1h 29m)Language: French (with English subtitles) and English.Cost: Free \n“Bawa’s Garden” is a road movie in search of the work of renowned Sri Lankan architect Geoffrey Bawa. \nThe film follows a protagonist as she traverses the island in pursuit of the ‘lost’ garden of Lunuganga. While the treasure may be the goal\, the journey sparks encounters with vivid characters and rarely seen buildings that reveal the story of Bawa’s life and legacy. \nShot across Sri Lanka\, this experimental docudrama blends dreamlike narrative with real people and places intrinsic to Bawa’s world. Eclectic and quietly moving\, the film echoes the spirit of Bawa’s architecture-and the collaborators who helped shape it. \nEclectic and quietly moving\, the film echoes the spirit of Bawa’s architecture-and the collaborators who helped shape it. \n View Trailer Here \nRSVP Link to be shared soon URL:https://www.aiahonolulu.org/event/architecture-month-film-night-kona/ LOCATION:Donkey Mill Art Center\, Holualoa\, Mamalahoa Highway\, Holualoa\, HI\, 96725\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events GEO:19.5741902;-155.9435597 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Donkey Mill Art Center Holualoa Mamalahoa Highway Holualoa HI 96725 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Mamalahoa Highway:geo:-155.9435597,19.5741902 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261107 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261108 DTSTAMP:20260711T002013Z CREATED:20260711T002013Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260711T002013Z UID:10001368-1794009600-1794095999@www.aiahonolulu.org SUMMARY:Lil' Design Workshop DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.aiahonolulu.org/event/lil-design-workshop/ CATEGORIES:Community Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261109 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261111 DTSTAMP:20260715T023639Z CREATED:20260715T023639Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260715T023639Z UID:10001370-1794182400-1794355199@www.aiahonolulu.org SUMMARY:Teacher Training Workshop (Tentative) DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.aiahonolulu.org/event/teacher-training-workshop-tentative/ LOCATION:AIA Honolulu Center for Architecture\, 828 Fort Street Mall\, Suite 100\, Honolulu\, HI\, 96813\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events,Professional Development GEO:21.3087965;-157.863266 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=AIA Honolulu Center for Architecture 828 Fort Street Mall Suite 100 Honolulu HI 96813 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=828 Fort Street Mall\, Suite 100:geo:-157.863266,21.3087965 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20261124T120000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20261124T130000 DTSTAMP:20260311T212435Z CREATED:20260311T212435Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T212435Z UID:10001282-1795521600-1795525200@www.aiahonolulu.org SUMMARY:Small Firm Exchange: Working with Contractors DESCRIPTION:Small Firm Exchange (SFx)\nThe Small Firm Exchange will meet monthly every fourth Tuesday from 12pm – 1pm\, unless noted. \nSFX 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. \nRSVP: RSVP for the SFx meeting below. \n\n\n \n \n RSVP for 2026 SFx\n \n "*" indicates required fields \n \n Name*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n AIA DesignationAIAAssoc. AIAAIA MEFAIANoneFirm/OrganizationEmail* URL:https://www.aiahonolulu.org/event/small-firm-exchange-11-24-26/ LOCATION:Virtual (Zoom) CATEGORIES:Community Events END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR