EPD

AIAS Portfolio Roundtable When: This event will take place February 13th at 6pm. Where: Room 215 at the School of Architecture at the UH Manoa campus.  

EPD: Open Study Session - Detailing Join for a short interactive how-to on the basics of detailing - an important skill to develop for the AREs and for moving up in the profession. After the session, stick around to ask questions about professional development or the AREs from two local Architects and meet others taking ... Read more

EPD: OPEN STUDY SESSION - WHERE TO BEGIN?  ARE RESOURCES AND TIPS Join for a short interactive how-to with Jessica Shimazu on where to begin?  ARE Resources and tips - important skills to develop for the AREs and for moving up in the profession. After the session, stick around to ask questions about professional development ... Read more

EPD: Open Study Session - Firm Types Join us for an Open Study Session about Firm Types for the AREs. After the session, stick around to ask questions about professional development or the AREs from two local Architects and meet others taking the next step in their careers. WHEN: Thursday, April 24 from 5:30pm - ... Read more

EPD: Open Study Session - Construction administration Join us for a live conversation with Jonathan Kam (General Contractor) and Stuart Jow (Architect) as we discuss Construction Administration. This is a chance for emerging professionals to hear directly from seasoned Architects and Contractors about how build a good Architect-GC relationship, avoid pitfalls, and ensure success in ... Read more

Two-Day ARE Lecture Series:Programming & AnalysisProject Planning & DesignProject Development & Documentation Virtual sessions - Zoom will be required to attend. WHY ATTEND? You want to get started with the ARE exams but aren't quite sure where or how to start. You've taken an exam and failed and want a little more directed help. You've ... Read more

Celebrate Summer with AIA Emerging Professionals!   Kick off the season with a laid-back evening of connection, conversation, and community. Join us for our Summer Social at Off the Wall Brewery, where emerging professionals in architecture, design, and the built environment come together to unwind and network.   🗓️ Thursday, July 10 | 6:30 PM ... Read more

EPD - Contracts and Insurance Kevin has over 15 years' experience in the insurance and risk management industry focusing on the needs of contractors and developers. Kevin's experience includes risk management analysis and implementation of tailored insurance programs for construction firms, owners and developers that meets the unique needs of each client. Using a comprehensive ... Read more

Two-Day ARE Lecture Series: Practice Management and Project Management Virtual sessions - Zoom will be required to attend. WHY ATTEND? You want to get started with the ARE exams but aren't quite sure where or how to start. You've taken an exam and failed and want a little more directed help. You've been working for ... Read more

EPD: Open Study Session - Resiliency Join us for an ARE prep session on green building concepts in PDD and CE. We'll cover how sustainability is detailed, specified, and verified during design and construction, with examples and practice questions. Perfect for candidates who want to connect sustainable intent to built performance. After the session, stick ... Read more

JOIN US FOR SKETCH & SIP! Experience a stunning view of Honolulu Harbor and Aloha Tower while enjoying beverages, sketching, and building meaningful connections within your design community. Please remember to bring your own preferred drawing medium-whether that's a sketchbook or an iPad. Date: Tuesday, December 16 Time: 5 PM - 7 PM Location: GHD Design, ... Read more

OPEN STUDY SESSION: DETAILING Indoor air quality, utilities, building systems, and more! After the session, stick around to ask questions about professional development or the AREs from two local Architects and meet others taking the next step in their careers. DATE: Thursday, February 19 TIME: 5:30pm - 6:30pm HST WHERE: Center for Architecture

OPEN STUDY SESSION: DETAILING Waterproofing, envelope, exterior details, and more! After the session, stick around to ask questions about professional development or the AREs from two local Architects and meet others taking the next step in their careers. DATE: Thursday, March 26 TIME: 5:30pm - 6:30pm HST WHERE: Center for Architecture

OPEN STUDY SESSION: Firm Types SPARKS framework and more! After the session, stick around to ask questions about professional development or the AREs from two local Architects and meet others taking the next step in their careers. DATE: Thursday, April 23TIME: 7:00pm - 8:00pm HSTWHERE: Virtual (Microsoft Teams)

2026 Annual AIAS Hawaii Sand Castle Esquisse AIA Honolulu members interested in being paired with a student are invited to participate by completing the form below. AIAS is seeking professional volunteers to support student teams on build day. Please sign up by Thursday, April 23. Participants will be contacted with additional details.

EPD Talk Story: Intro to Navigating Risk and Professional Liability (1 LU) Join us for an Emerging Professional Development Talk Story with guest, Kenneth Go, associate attorney at GRSM. This event is intended to create space for questions, reflection, and dialogue between peers navigating the early stages of their careers. Along with your questions, we will discuss how ... Read more