Networking

Reception held Friday, Oct 11 from 5:30-7:30PM at the Center for Architecture The Faces of Architecture project showcases the diversity and inclusivity of architects in Hawaii including age, gender, disabilities, race and ethnicity, origin, and pathways into architecture. The exhibit invites interest in the profession by examining who architects are, what drives their passion, and ... Read more

Architecture Month: Photography Workshop with Olivier Koning 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 by a ... Read more

Master Architect Talk Story with Sid Snyder, AIA ME (1 LU) ~ REGISTER & PAY ONLINE HERE WITH SHADE ~ SHADE in partnership with AIA Honolulu, invites you to a Pau Hana conversation with Sid Snyder, AIA ME, of Ossipoff & Snyder Architects. This talk story will be moderated by Dean Sakamoto, FAIA, Executive Director ... Read more

McKinley High School Campus And Vicinity Walking Tour (1.5 LU) In addition to our monthly Downtown and Chinatown Walking Tours, AIA Honolulu shares a special Walking Tour annually in celebration of Architecture Month. This year's tour showcases the McKinley High School campus and surrounding area, which includes several properties on the National Register of Historic Places, including Thomas Square dating from ... Read more

Architecture Month: Urban Sketchers Oahu   Sketchers of all skill levels are welcome to join fellow artists for a morning of sketching in any medium to chronicle this historic area. Participants will sketch for 2.5 hours, documenting the local scenes and making connections, and then gather for a show-and-tell social.   An informal get-together for sketchers ... Read more

Oahu Film Night "Spanning the Future" Join us for our Archtober Film Screening, "Spanning the Future." After the film, hear from Simon Chiu, Executive Producer, who interviewed legends in architecture such as Frei Otto, Zaha Hadid, Patrick Schumacher, Goetz Schierle, and others.  Some of the interviews for the film were the last for Otto and ... Read more

Hamajang Studio Film Night "Spanning the Future" Join us for our Archtober Film Screening, "Spanning the Future." After the film, hear from Simon Chiu, Executive Producer, who will join us through Zoom from the Oahu location. He has interviewed legends in architecture such as Frei Otto, Zaha Hadid, Patrick Schumacher, Goetz Schierle, and others.  Some ... Read more

Online Registration Closed! Walk-Ins Are Welcome! This event is geared towards architecture students and recent graduates interested in next steps for their career. Learn about life after architecture school, applying to firms, internships, portfolio review, interviews, the ARE exams, licensing, and more!

Hawaii Island Young Architects Workshop: CLICK  HERE to Register on the DMAC website! In this workshop students will work side by side with local architects and investigate design related concepts. When: Saturday, October 26, 10am-3:00pm Where: Donkey Mill Art Center, 78 6670 Mamalahoa Highway, Holualoa, HI 96725 Cost: $45 / $55 Description: This one-day event ... Read more

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.

COTE SPEAKER SERIESBuilding a Greener Hawaiʻi: Climate Action at the State and County Level APRIL 22, 2025 - EARTH DAY PAU HANA Planting the Seed: The Kaulunani Urban & Community Forestry Program's Mission, Challenges, and Invitations to Get Involved (1 HSW) The AIA Honolulu Committee on the Environment (COTE) works for architects, allied professionals, and ... Read more

SOLD OUT Joint Association Event: AIA/GCA/ACECH presents Stanford Carr at the Cupola Join us for cocktails and pupus while networking within the industry. WHEN: Wednesday, April 23 from 4:00pm - 7:00pm EVENT TIMELINE 4:00  Check-in 4:30  Presentation Begins 5:30-7:00 Networking WHERE: Cupola Gallery, part of Stage Restaurant, 1250 Kapiolani Blvd PARKING: Parking: Self-park. Free COST:  ... Read more

We're excited to invite you to a laid-back and meaningful evening hosted by the AIA Honolulu Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) Committee. We're launching a new survey focused on today's EDI challenges and the current political climate-and we want your voice in the conversation. Join the AIA Honolulu Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) Committee for ... Read more

Lady Architect's Lunch! Join for a casual luncheon with other women in the field of architecture! DATE: Wednesday, May 28th Time: 11:30 am - 1:00 pm Where:  Tiny Pyramid https://www.tinypyramid.com/   **Plenty of parking available at the Na Lama Kukui Center (Old Pacific Gentry Center)   RSVP:  Please RSVP by: Wed, April 30th   Hope ... Read more

Bring a book of any genre - take a book + join us for cocktails! Join us for an evening of sipping and reading!  Browse member-donated books and have a craft cocktail created by Jason Takeuchi, AIA.  Bring a book of any genre that you love, and take home a new one to enjoy.  It's a wonderful ... Read more

An Evening with Wendy F. Hensel   Insights on her Journey and Progress as the University's New Leader Thursday, June 26 4:30 - 7:30 p.m. HST   AC Hotel Honolulu, Bishop Ballroom (1111 Bishop St, Honolulu, HI 96813)   The AIA-ACECH-GCA Committee invites you to An Evening with Wendy F. Hensel, where the University of ... Read more

Say Hello to the New Dean of the School of Architecture ✨ Engage. Connect. This is your moment to meet the Dean and be part of the conversation shaping UHSoA's next chapter. ✨ Join us for a casual gathering with the new Dean, Mo Zell, AIA. She invites you to share your experiences, insights, and ... Read more

Emerging Professionals Committee Site Tour of the Liliuokalani Trust Center + Pau Hana at Aloha Beer Join the AIA Honolulu Emerging Professionals Committee on a site tour of the new Liliuokalani Trust Center!  Network afterwards at Aloha Beer in Kaka'ako. DATE & TIME Date: Wednesday, September 10 Site Tour: 5:30 PM (Meet in lobby, please ... Read more

Designers + builders PAU HANA SOLD OUT! NO WALK-INS Join us for an engaging evening of networking, delicious bites, and meaningful conversation with fellow professionals. Date: October 24, 2025Time: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PMLocation: Moa KitchenCost: $15.00 Whether you're looking to expand your network, spark new ideas, or simply enjoy great company, this is the ... Read more

Bring a book of any genre - take a book and bevarage! Join us for an evening of sipping and reading-browse member-donated books and enjoy a beverage on us! Bring a book of any genre that you love, and take home a new one to enjoy. It's a wonderful opportunity to share your favorite reads, ... Read more

Huaka'i Awards Presented by the Hawaii Architectural Foundation and the AIA Hawaii State Council Celebrate with us & reserve your table here!

Registration Deadline: February 18, 2026 Rail, Reality, and Redevelopment: Iwilei/Kapalama's Next Chapter An event by the AIA-ACECH-GCA Committee Honolulu's rail future is approaching fast, bringing with it the promise of true transit-oriented development in Iwilei/Kapalama. But transforming this complex, multi-landowner district into a thriving TOD community comes with unique infrastructure and planning challenges. Join the AIA-ACECH-GCA ... Read more

2026 Construction Outlook: Pursuing growth in the face of economic headwinds Registration Deadline: 6 pm, February 25 DATE: March 5, 2026 TIME: 8 AM - 9:30 AM LOCATION: Blaisdell Center, Pikake Room Email us at contact@aiahonolulu.org for the AIA Member coupon code. Ticket Rates: $35.00: CCIM Hawaii Chapter Member $45.00: Non-Member (AIA members use coupon ... Read more

Emerging Professionals Committee Site Tour of the President Theodore Roosevelt High School Gymnasium + Pau Hana at Beer Lab HI Join the AIA Honolulu Emerging Professionals Committee on an exclusive site tour of the President Theodore Roosevelt High School Gymnasium currently under construction.  Network afterwards at Beer Lab HI on Beretania. DATE & TIME Date: Thursday, ... Read more

Exhibition Opening Night for "GAS STATION'S HAWAI'I" Friday April 3 | 5:30-7PM | Center for Architecture Gas stations are part of everyday life in Hawaiʻi. We pass them often without much thought, yet they quietly shape how we live. Hawaiʻi remains heavily dependent on imported fossil fuels. In 2024, about 70% of Oʻahu's electricity came ... Read more