Professional Development & Pau Hana Legacy Clauses,Modern Risk: What Architects Need to Know AboutDefense and Redesign Requirements Two legacy contract clauses continue to expose architects to unnecessary and uninsurable risk-yet they persist in both private and public sector contracts. This session will unpack the risks behind "redesign at cost" and "defense" clauses, why they no ... Read more
Energy Modeling for Building Design - Part 1 of 3 (HSW) Join AIA Honolulu's Committee on the Environment (COTE), in partnership with the Hawai'i State Energy Office and Hawai'i Energy, for our three-part Energy Modeling Series, designed to introduce architects and designers to energy modeling tools and strategies. SESSION # 1: Introduction to Energy Modeling This ... Read more
Talk Story with the Mayor In-Person Event at the CFA | 1.0 HSW | Free for AIA Join AIA Honolulu for an update on the City & County of Honolulu. This annual event, "Talk Story with the Mayor," invites AIA Honolulu members and affiliates to engage in a meaningful dialogue with Mayor Rick Blangiardi about ... Read more
Inside the Future of Honolulu Transit: A Conversation with Jon Nouchi (2 LU) Join us for an engaging and insightful event featuring Jon Nouchi, Deputy Director of the City & County of Honolulu's Department of Transportation Services (DTS), as he shares his vision and updates on the future of mobility in Honolulu. From rail integration ... Read more
Mass Timber Blitz: Training & Exhibition (7 HSW) Thursday, Oct 16: Kick-off event Time: 5:30 - 7:30pm Location: SHADE (99 N King St, Honolulu) Friday, Oct 17: Full day of training (CEU) Time: 8:30am - 4:30pm (1 hour lunch) Location: SHADE (99 N King St, Honolulu) See here for sponsorship opportunities. Program will introduce the ... Read more
Blueprints for Leadership: A Series of Workshops (2 LUs) Empowering Architects at Every Stage of Their Career Blueprints for Leadership is a dynamic series of workshops designed to help architects build essential skills in strategic thinking, business acumen, and effective management. Led by top experts in their fields, each session offers premium instruction and meaningful ... Read more
Energy Modeling for Building Design - Part 2 of 3 (1 HSW) Join AIA Honolulu's Committee on the Environment (COTE), in partnership with the Hawai'i State Energy Office and Hawai'i Energy, for our three-part Energy Modeling Series, designed to introduce architects and designers to energy modeling tools and strategies. SESSION # 2: Menu of Energy Modeling ... Read more
5x5x5 mentorship program pau hana We invite our 2025 mentors and mentees to join us for an end-of-year pau hana to celebrate your time in the 5x5x5 program! Join us for food, drinks, and wonderful company. PLEASE NOTE: This is a private pau hana for 5x5x5 participants, both mentors and mentees. We ask that you kindly ... Read more
Join us for a conversation with sam rashkin! Affordable housing is a top priority for Hawaiʻi's communities. Achieving long-term affordability means addressing construction costs, energy use, and disaster resilience. Join Sam Rashkin, former Director of the Energy Star for Homes Program and author of Housing 2.0, for two opportunities to explore these issues-including a presentation ... Read more
Blueprints for Leadership: A Series of Workshops (2 LUs) Empowering Architects at Every Stage of Their Career Blueprints for Leadership is a dynamic series of workshops designed to help architects build essential skills in strategic thinking, business acumen, and effective management. Led by top experts in their fields, each session offers premium instruction and meaningful networking ... Read more
Blueprints for Leadership: A Series of Workshops (2 LUs) Empowering Architects at Every Stage of Their Career Blueprints for Leadership is a dynamic series of workshops designed to help architects build essential skills in strategic thinking, business acumen, and effective management. Led by top experts in their fields, each session offers premium instruction and meaningful networking ... Read more
CANCELLED FOR MARCH 12 &13!FEMA Building Science Branch Hawaii 2-Day Multi-Hazard Construction Course / Maui Fires (DR-4724-HI) Multi-Hazard Construction Workshop Free | Open to AIA Honolulu Members | Max 30 Attendees | 13 HSW This 2-day workshop is intended for design professionals as well as builders and property managers to understand the basic principles of ... Read more
Designing Conversations:AIA Hawai'i Book Club Each 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 ... Read more
Presented by AIA Hawaii AIA Hawaii Leadership Celebration & Panel Discussion Night Honoring Hawaiʻi's Voice at the National Level! AIA Hawaiʻi is proud to host a special evening to celebrate the leaders who represent our state at the AIA National level. They serve as vital connectors, advocating for Hawaiʻi's unique perspectives, elevating local concerns to ... Read more
Blueprints for Leadership: A Series of Workshops (2 HSW) Empowering Architects at Every Stage of Their Career Blueprints for Leadership is a dynamic series of workshops designed to help architects build essential skills in strategic thinking, business acumen, and effective management. Led by top experts in their fields, each session offers premium instruction and meaningful networking ... Read more
An EDI Committee Presentation of the Life Skills Training Center at Washington State School for the Blind Our EDI Committee invites you to a hybrid session highlighting the Award-Winning Life Skills Center at the Washington State School for the Blind. Join us on Zoom or come to the CFA to watch our West-Coast-based speaker streamed ... Read more
Energy Modeling for Building Design - Part 3 of 3 (2 HSW) Join AIA Honolulu's Committee on the Environment (COTE), in partnership with the Hawai'i State Energy Office and Hawai'i Energy, for our three-part Energy Modeling Series, designed to introduce architects and designers to energy modeling tools and strategies. SESSION # 3: Hands-On Energy Modeling Workshop ... Read more
MArch Capstone Studio (ARCH 783D) Final Review The studio focuses on the Lahaina Business Park project, identified as a priority project in the Lahaina Long-Term Recovery Plan, and is conducted in collaboration with the Lahaina Business Project Team. Date: Wednesday, May 13 Time: 3 PM - 5 PM
Blueprints for Leadership: A Series of Workshops (2 LUs) Empowering Architects at Every Stage of Their Career Blueprints for Leadership is a dynamic series of workshops designed to help architects build essential skills in strategic thinking, business acumen, and effective management. Led by top experts in their fields, each session offers premium instruction and meaningful networking ... Read more
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 ... Read more
Designing Conversations: AIA Hawai'i Book Club (2 HSWs) Each 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 ... Read more
Architect Insight Session: Hawaiʻi's Local Wood Economy (HSW) Virtual Discussion | June 30 | 1.0 HSW How can Hawaiʻi make better use of the trees and wood materials already within our communities? Join representatives from the Hawaiʻi Department of Land and Natural Resources Division of Forestry and Wildlife (DOFAW) and Unified Wood Economy (UWE) for ... Read more
ACECH/AIA/GCA Joint Association Event Open to Emerging Professionals Site Tour of the 'Iolani Arrillaga Building + Pau Hana Join the project team for an in-depth tour of the newly completed Arrillaga Student Center at ʻIolani School, a 60,000-square-foot campus hub designed by WCIT Architecture. Hosted by 'Iolani School The facility integrates dining, wellness, educational, and ... Read more
The pEUI Difference: How Energy Modeling Drives 2030 Commitment Performance in Architecture Practice Lunch provided by presenter. Please RSVP for planning purposes. The AIA 2030 Commitment's 2024 By the Numbers report delivered encouraging news, a 56% average pEUI reduction, the highest in program history alongside a sobering one: the 2024 reporting target was 80%, and ... Read more
Blueprints for Leadership: A Series of Workshops (2 LUs) Empowering Architects at Every Stage of Their Career Blueprints for Leadership is a dynamic series of workshops designed to help architects build essential skills in strategic thinking, business acumen, and effective management. Led by top experts in their fields, each session offers premium instruction and meaningful networking ... Read more
Stronger by Design - The Workforce Behind Mass Timber Explore the advancements in mass timber, sustainable construction, and innovative building systems. Hawaii Carpenters Apprenticeship & Training Fund, in partnership with the Hawaii Regional Council of Carpenters, Pacific Resource Partnership, and Woodworks, are honored to cordially invite you to our inaugural 2026 Hawaii Carpenters Mass Timber ... Read more
Talk Story: City Updates Featuring Managing Director Krishna Jayaram In-Person Event at the CFA | 1.0 HSW | Free for AIA | Lunch Provided Join AIA Honolulu for an update on the City & County of Honolulu. This annual event, "Talk Story" session is a chance for AIA Honolulu members and affiliates to engage in ... Read more
The AI Committee Presents: RunDiffusion Mark your calendar for the first in a series of presentations on AI. On September 22, at noon HST, there will be a Zoom presentation by Blake Gibbons of RunDiffusion, which is a platform for AI visualization that combines a number of apps into a single subscription that helps to ... Read more
Designing Conversations: AIA Hawai'i Book Club (2 HSWs) Each 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 ... Read more