BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//AIA Honolulu - ECPv6.18.4//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:20260511T170000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20260511T193000 DTSTAMP:20260427T214503Z CREATED:20260427T214437Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260427T214503Z UID:10001320-1778518800-1778527800@www.aiahonolulu.org SUMMARY:5x5x5 Pau Hana Kickoff DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.aiahonolulu.org/event/5x5x5-26ph/ LOCATION:AIA Honolulu Center for Architecture\, 828 Fort Street Mall\, Suite 100\, Honolulu\, HI\, 96813\, United States CATEGORIES:Networking,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:20260512T170000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20260512T190000 DTSTAMP:20260415T012522Z CREATED:20250811T232612Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T012522Z UID:10001096-1778605200-1778612400@www.aiahonolulu.org SUMMARY:Energy Modeling Series #3: Hands-On Energy Modeling Workshop DESCRIPTION:Energy Modeling for Building Design – Part 3 of 3 (2 HSW)\n\n \n \n 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. \n SESSION # 3: Hands-On Energy Modeling Workshop\nThis is the final of three sessions in our Energy Modeling Series organized by AIA Honolulu COTE and the Hawaii State Energy Office. Building on the concepts and tools introduced in earlier sessions\, this workshop offers an interactive\, in-depth experience with a widely applicable energy modeling platform (tool TBD). \nAttendees will have the opportunity to explore the tool’s features directly\, experiment with design variables\, and uncover opportunities to improve the energy performance of a sample building. Facilitators will guide participants through the interface\, workflow\, and outputs\, while encouraging creative problem-solving using real-world constraints. This session provides a valuable opportunity to deepen your understanding and gain practical experience with energy modeling. \nWhat You’ll Learn\n\nBuilding on the concepts and tools introduced in earlier sessions\, this workshop offers an interactive\, in-depth experience with a widely applicable energy modeling platform.\nAttendees will have the opportunity to explore the tool’s features directly\, experiment with design variables\, and uncover opportunities to improve the energy performance of a sample building.\nFacilitators will guide participants through the interface\, workflow\, and outputs\, while encouraging creative problem-solving using real-world constraints.\nThis session provides a valuable opportunity to deepen your understanding and gain practical experience with energy modeling.\n\nPresenter\nTraining will be conducted by consultant Erik Kolderup\, the Hawaii State Energy Office and Hawaii Energy. \nEvent Details\nEnjoy complimentary pupus provided by our sponsor\, Hawai’i Energy. \nDATE: Tuesday\, May 12\, 2026\nTIME:  5:00pm – 7:00pm\nCEU: This qualifies for 2 AIA/CES LUs (HSW)\nLOCATION: Arkance Classroom (Gold Bond Bldg)\,\n677 Ala Moana Blvd\, Room 1003\nPARKING: Parking in the building.\n RSVP BELOW URL:https://www.aiahonolulu.org/event/energy-modeling-series-3-3/ LOCATION:Arkance Classroom – Gold Bond Bldg.\, 677 Ala Moana Blvd\, Room 1003\, Honolulu\, 96813\, United States CATEGORIES:Professional Development GEO:21.297441;-157.862306 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=DESCRIPTION:Energy Modeling for Building Design – Part 3 of 3 (2 HSW)\n\n \n \n 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. \n SESSION # 3: Hands-On Energy Modeling Workshop\nThis is the final of three sessions in our Energy Modeling Series organized by AIA Honolulu COTE and the Hawaii State Energy Office. Building on the concepts and tools introduced in earlier sessions this workshop offers an interactive in-depth experience with a widely applicable energy modeling platform (tool TBD). \nAttendees will have the opportunity to explore the tool’s features directly experiment with design variables and uncover opportunities to improve the energy performance of a sample building. Facilitators will guide participants through the interface workflow and outputs while encouraging creative problem-solving using real-world constraints. This session provides a valuable opportunity to deepen your understanding and gain practical experience with energy modeling. \nWhat You’ll Learn\n\nBuilding on the concepts and tools introduced in earlier sessions this workshop offers an interactive in-depth experience with a widely applicable energy modeling platform.\nAttendees will have the opportunity to explore the tool’s features directly experiment with design variables and uncover opportunities to improve the energy performance of a sample building.\nFacilitators will guide participants through the interface workflow and outputs while encouraging creative problem-solving using real-world constraints.\nThis session provides a valuable opportunity to deepen your understanding and gain practical experience with energy modeling.\n\nPresenter\nTraining will be conducted by consultant Erik Kolderup the Hawaii State Energy Office and Hawaii Energy. \nEvent Details\nEnjoy complimentary pupus provided by our sponsor Hawai’i Energy. \nDATE: Tuesday May 12 2026\nTIME:  5:00pm – 7:00pm\nCEU: This qualifies for 2 AIA/CES LUs (HSW)\n Arkance Classroom (Gold Bond Bldg)\n677 Ala Moana Blvd Room 1003\nPARKING: Parking in the building.\n RSVP BELOW;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=677 Ala Moana Blvd\, Room 1003:geo:-157.862306,21.297441 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20260513T150000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20260513T170000 DTSTAMP:20260505T204805Z CREATED:20260428T214131Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260505T204805Z UID:10001321-1778684400-1778691600@www.aiahonolulu.org SUMMARY:ARCH 783D MArch Capstone Final Review DESCRIPTION:MArch Capstone Studio (ARCH 783D) Final Review \n 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. \nDate: Wednesday\, May 13\nTime: 3 PM – 5 PM URL:https://www.aiahonolulu.org/event/arch-783d/ 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:20260515T150000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20260515T180000 DTSTAMP:20260504T234757Z CREATED:20260317T230915Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260504T234757Z UID:10001296-1778857200-1778868000@www.aiahonolulu.org SUMMARY:Blueprints for Leadership: Session #6 DESCRIPTION:Blueprints for Leadership: A Series of Workshops (2 LUs) \n\n Empowering Architects at Every Stage of Their Career \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n 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 opportunities. \n\n\n\n \n\n Whether you're just starting out or looking to refine your leadership toolkit\, these sessions are crafted to support your growth. Attend one or attend them all-each workshop stands alone but together forms a comprehensive professional development experience. \n\n\n \n\n\n #7 Blueprints for Leadership: Earning a Seat at the Table \n\n Building Client Confidence Early in Your Career \n\n Client relationships aren't built only by principals and senior leaders. Every interaction with a client is an opportunity for emerging architects to demonstrate professionalism\, build confidence\, and show that they are ready to take on greater responsibility. \nIn this interactive panel discussion\, Riki Fujitani\, Executive Director of the Hawai‘i School Facilities Authority\, and Tracy Tonaki\, President of D.R. Horton Hawaii\, will share the client's perspective on what they notice—and value—in the junior- and mid-level professionals who work with them. \nModerated by Chris Hong\, AIA\, the conversation will explore how emerging architects can become more effective participants in client meetings\, ask thoughtful questions\, communicate with confidence\, and represent their firms well. Panelists will discuss the behaviors that build credibility\, common mistakes that can undermine client confidence\, and what makes a client begin to see a younger team member as someone whose ideas and judgment they value. \nParticipants will leave with practical insights into how they can become more confident and effective in client-facing situations and begin building meaningful professional relationships early in their careers. \nThings to be covered during this presentation: \n\nUnderstand what clients value and notice in junior- and mid-level architectural professionals.\nLearn how to prepare for and contribute meaningfully to client meetings rather than simply attend them.\nDevelop techniques for asking thoughtful questions\, communicating confidently\, and representing the firm professionally.\nIdentify behaviors that build credibility and demonstrate readiness for greater client-facing responsibility.\n\n\n\n Welcome Speakers \n\n Riki Fujitani | Executive Director | Hawaii School Facilities Authroity \n\n\n The Hawaii School Facilities Authority is the state agency tasked with overseeing the development\, construction\, and modernization of public school projects\, preschools\, and workforce housing on underutilized school lands. \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n Prior to leading the agency\, Riki served as the director of the auxiliary services branch within the Department of Education's Office of Facilities and Operations. \nUnder his leadership\, the SFA has focused heavily on accelerating the traditional timeline of constructing public education spaces through modernized procurement and design tools. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n Tracy Tonaki | President | D. R. Horton Inc.'s Hawaii Division \n\n\n Born and raised in Hawaii\, Tracy Tonaki leads efforts to deliver quality housing for local families. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n A licensed architect and graduate of the University of Hawaii at Manoa’s School of Architecture\, Tracy joined D.R. Horton in 2003 and played an integral role in major projects\, including the vision and development of Hoʻopili\, the state's largest active master-planned community. \nWhen she assumed her presidential role in 2021\, she made history as the first woman and fourth person to lead the Hawaii division in the company's 53-year history. \n\n\n\n \n\n Moderator\nChris Hong\, AIA | Principal | Chris Hong Design\, LLC \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n Chris Hong oversees projects ranging from commercial\, institutional facilities\, and healthcare architecture with a focus on project innovation\, rebranding\, sustainability\, and integrated collaboration. \nBorn and raised in Honolulu\, Mr. Hong currently heads the Honolulu office of MKThink after spending time as an Associate at Group 70 International and NBBJ Seattle. He is a resolute mentor with 18+ years of volunteer service to his profession. \n\n\n\n \n\n DATE: Friday\, September 11\nTIME: Workshop: 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM | Pau Hana: 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM\nWHERE: Center for Architecture\, 828 Fort Street Mall\, Suite 100\, Honolulu\nCOST: $75 (Includes workshop and Pau Hana networking)\nCEU: 2 AIA/CES LUs \nPARKING: Click here for parking suggestions \n\n\n \n\n\n RSVP for Blueprints session #7 \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n $75.00 \n Tickets Available \n\n \n \n \n \n Blueprints For Registration 9.11.26 quantity \n - \n +\nYour browser must support JavaScript in order to purchase ticket(s).\n\n\n\n \n \n \n Attendee Information #1\n \n \n \n First Name:\n *\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Last Name:\n *\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n AIA Designation:\n *\n \n \n AIA\n Assoc. AIA\n FAIA\n Allied Member\n Non-Member\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Firm/Organization:\n *\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Email Address:\n *\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Privacy Preference: \n \n \n Opt-out from being displayed in the public list of attendees. \n \n \n \n\n\n\n Buy Ticket Now\n\n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Professional Development Sponsors\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Dickey Sponsor \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n\n \n\n\n Wood Sponsors \n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n Ossipoff Sponsors \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n Preis Sponsors URL:https://www.aiahonolulu.org/event/blueprints-6b/ LOCATION:AIA Honolulu Center for Architecture\, 828 Fort Street Mall\, Suite 100\, Honolulu\, HI\, 96813\, United States CATEGORIES: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: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:Blueprints for Leadership: A Series of Workshops (2 LUs) \n\n Empowering Architects at Every Stage of Their Career \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n 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 opportunities. \n\n\n\n \n\n Whether you're just starting out or looking to refine your leadership toolkit\, these sessions are crafted to support your growth. Attend one or attend them all-each workshop stands alone but together forms a comprehensive professional development experience. \n\n\n \n\n\n #7 Blueprints for Leadership: Earning a Seat at the Table \n\n Building Client Confidence Early in Your Career \n\n Client relationships aren't built only by principals and senior leaders. Every interaction with a client is an opportunity for emerging architects to demonstrate professionalism\, build confidence\, and show that they are ready to take on greater responsibility. \nIn this interactive panel discussion\, Riki Fujitani\, Executive Director of the Hawai‘i School Facilities Authority\, and Tracy Tonaki\, President of D.R. Horton Hawaii\, will share the client's perspective on what they notice—and value—in the junior- and mid-level professionals who work with them. \nModerated by Chris Hong\, AIA\, the conversation will explore how emerging architects can become more effective participants in client meetings\, ask thoughtful questions\, communicate with confidence\, and represent their firms well. Panelists will discuss the behaviors that build credibility\, common mistakes that can undermine client confidence\, and what makes a client begin to see a younger team member as someone whose ideas and judgment they value. \nParticipants will leave with practical insights into how they can become more confident and effective in client-facing situations and begin building meaningful professional relationships early in their careers. \nThings to be covered during this presentation: \n\nUnderstand what clients value and notice in junior- and mid-level architectural professionals.\nLearn how to prepare for and contribute meaningfully to client meetings rather than simply attend them.\nDevelop techniques for asking thoughtful questions\, communicating confidently\, and representing the firm professionally.\nIdentify behaviors that build credibility and demonstrate readiness for greater client-facing responsibility.\n\n\n\n Welcome Speakers \n\n Riki Fujitani | Executive Director | Hawaii School Facilities Authroity \n\n\n The Hawaii School Facilities Authority is the state agency tasked with overseeing the development\, construction\, and modernization of public school projects\, preschools\, and workforce housing on underutilized school lands. \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n Prior to leading the agency\, Riki served as the director of the auxiliary services branch within the Department of Education's Office of Facilities and Operations. \nUnder his leadership\, the SFA has focused heavily on accelerating the traditional timeline of constructing public education spaces through modernized procurement and design tools. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n Tracy Tonaki | President | D. R. Horton Inc.'s Hawaii Division \n\n\n Born and raised in Hawaii\, Tracy Tonaki leads efforts to deliver quality housing for local families. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n A licensed architect and graduate of the University of Hawaii at Manoa’s School of Architecture\, Tracy joined D.R. Horton in 2003 and played an integral role in major projects\, including the vision and development of Hoʻopili\, the state's largest active master-planned community. \nWhen she assumed her presidential role in 2021\, she made history as the first woman and fourth person to lead the Hawaii division in the company's 53-year history. \n\n\n\n \n\n Moderator\nChris Hong\, AIA | Principal | Chris Hong Design\, LLC \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n Chris Hong oversees projects ranging from commercial\, institutional facilities\, and healthcare architecture with a focus on project innovation\, rebranding\, sustainability\, and integrated collaboration. \nBorn and raised in Honolulu\, Mr. Hong currently heads the Honolulu office of MKThink after spending time as an Associate at Group 70 International and NBBJ Seattle. He is a resolute mentor with 18+ years of volunteer service to his profession. \n\n\n\n \n\n DATE: Friday\, September 11\nTIME: Workshop: 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM | Pau Hana: 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM\nWHERE: Center for Architecture\, 828 Fort Street Mall\, Suite 100\, Honolulu\nCOST: $75 (Includes workshop and Pau Hana networking)\nCEU: 2 AIA/CES LUs \nPARKING: Click here for parking suggestions \n\n\n \n\n\n RSVP for Blueprints session #7 \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n $75.00 \n Tickets Available \n\n \n \n \n \n Blueprints For Registration 9.11.26 quantity \n - \n +\nYour browser must support JavaScript in order to purchase ticket(s).\n\n\n\n \n \n \n Attendee Information #1\n \n \n \n First Name:\n *\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Last Name:\n *\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n AIA Designation:\n *\n \n \n AIA\n Assoc. AIA\n FAIA\n Allied Member\n Non-Member\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Firm/Organization:\n *\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Email Address:\n *\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Privacy Preference: \n \n \n Opt-out from being displayed in the public list of attendees. \n \n \n \n\n\n\n Buy Ticket Now\n\n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Professional Development Sponsors\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Dickey Sponsor \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n\n \n\n\n Wood Sponsors \n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n Ossipoff Sponsors \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n Preis Sponsors 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:Blueprints for Leadership: A Series of Workshops (2 LUs) \n\n Empowering Architects at Every Stage of Their Career \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n 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 opportunities. \n\n\n\n \n\n Whether you're just starting out or looking to refine your leadership toolkit\, these sessions are crafted to support your growth. Attend one or attend them all-each workshop stands alone but together forms a comprehensive professional development experience. \n\n\n \n\n\n #7 Blueprints for Leadership: Earning a Seat at the Table \n\n Building Client Confidence Early in Your Career \n\n Client relationships aren't built only by principals and senior leaders. Every interaction with a client is an opportunity for emerging architects to demonstrate professionalism\, build confidence\, and show that they are ready to take on greater responsibility. \nIn this interactive panel discussion\, Riki Fujitani\, Executive Director of the Hawai‘i School Facilities Authority\, and Tracy Tonaki\, President of D.R. Horton Hawaii\, will share the client's perspective on what they notice—and value—in the junior- and mid-level professionals who work with them. \nModerated by Chris Hong\, AIA\, the conversation will explore how emerging architects can become more effective participants in client meetings\, ask thoughtful questions\, communicate with confidence\, and represent their firms well. Panelists will discuss the behaviors that build credibility\, common mistakes that can undermine client confidence\, and what makes a client begin to see a younger team member as someone whose ideas and judgment they value. \nParticipants will leave with practical insights into how they can become more confident and effective in client-facing situations and begin building meaningful professional relationships early in their careers. \nThings to be covered during this presentation: \n\nUnderstand what clients value and notice in junior- and mid-level architectural professionals.\nLearn how to prepare for and contribute meaningfully to client meetings rather than simply attend them.\nDevelop techniques for asking thoughtful questions\, communicating confidently\, and representing the firm professionally.\nIdentify behaviors that build credibility and demonstrate readiness for greater client-facing responsibility.\n\n\n\n Welcome Speakers \n\n Riki Fujitani | Executive Director | Hawaii School Facilities Authroity \n\n\n The Hawaii School Facilities Authority is the state agency tasked with overseeing the development\, construction\, and modernization of public school projects\, preschools\, and workforce housing on underutilized school lands. \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n Prior to leading the agency\, Riki served as the director of the auxiliary services branch within the Department of Education's Office of Facilities and Operations. \nUnder his leadership\, the SFA has focused heavily on accelerating the traditional timeline of constructing public education spaces through modernized procurement and design tools. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n Tracy Tonaki | President | D. R. Horton Inc.'s Hawaii Division \n\n\n Born and raised in Hawaii\, Tracy Tonaki leads efforts to deliver quality housing for local families. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n A licensed architect and graduate of the University of Hawaii at Manoa’s School of Architecture\, Tracy joined D.R. Horton in 2003 and played an integral role in major projects\, including the vision and development of Hoʻopili\, the state's largest active master-planned community. \nWhen she assumed her presidential role in 2021\, she made history as the first woman and fourth person to lead the Hawaii division in the company's 53-year history. \n\n\n\n \n\n Moderator\nChris Hong\, AIA | Principal | Chris Hong Design\, LLC \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n Chris Hong oversees projects ranging from commercial\, institutional facilities\, and healthcare architecture with a focus on project innovation\, rebranding\, sustainability\, and integrated collaboration. \nBorn and raised in Honolulu\, Mr. Hong currently heads the Honolulu office of MKThink after spending time as an Associate at Group 70 International and NBBJ Seattle. He is a resolute mentor with 18+ years of volunteer service to his profession. \n\n\n\n \n\n DATE: Friday\, September 11\nTIME: Workshop: 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM | Pau Hana: 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM\nWHERE: Center for Architecture\, 828 Fort Street Mall\, Suite 100\, Honolulu\nCOST: $75 (Includes workshop and Pau Hana networking)\nCEU: 2 AIA/CES LUs \nPARKING: Click here for parking suggestions \n\n\n \n\n\n RSVP for Blueprints session #7 \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n $75.00 \n Tickets Available \n\n \n \n \n \n Blueprints For Registration 9.11.26 quantity \n - \n +\nYour browser must support JavaScript in order to purchase ticket(s).\n\n\n\n \n \n \n Attendee Information #1\n \n \n \n First Name:\n *\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Last Name:\n *\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n AIA Designation:\n *\n \n \n AIA\n Assoc. AIA\n FAIA\n Allied Member\n Non-Member\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Firm/Organization:\n *\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Email Address:\n *\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Privacy Preference: \n \n \n Opt-out from being displayed in the public list of attendees. \n \n \n \n\n\n\n Buy Ticket Now\n\n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Professional Development Sponsors\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Dickey Sponsor \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n\n \n\n\n Wood Sponsors \n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n Ossipoff Sponsors \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n Preis 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:20260630T120000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20260630T130000 DTSTAMP:20260623T041914Z CREATED:20260617T030004Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260623T041914Z UID:10001352-1782820800-1782824400@www.aiahonolulu.org SUMMARY:Architect Insight Session: Hawaiʻi's Local Wood Economy DESCRIPTION:Blueprints for Leadership: A Series of Workshops (2 LUs) \n\n Empowering Architects at Every Stage of Their Career \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n 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 opportunities. \n\n\n\n \n\n Whether you're just starting out or looking to refine your leadership toolkit\, these sessions are crafted to support your growth. Attend one or attend them all-each workshop stands alone but together forms a comprehensive professional development experience. \n\n\n \n\n\n #7 Blueprints for Leadership: Earning a Seat at the Table \n\n Building Client Confidence Early in Your Career \n\n Client relationships aren't built only by principals and senior leaders. Every interaction with a client is an opportunity for emerging architects to demonstrate professionalism\, build confidence\, and show that they are ready to take on greater responsibility. \nIn this interactive panel discussion\, Riki Fujitani\, Executive Director of the Hawai‘i School Facilities Authority\, and Tracy Tonaki\, President of D.R. Horton Hawaii\, will share the client's perspective on what they notice—and value—in the junior- and mid-level professionals who work with them. \nModerated by Chris Hong\, AIA\, the conversation will explore how emerging architects can become more effective participants in client meetings\, ask thoughtful questions\, communicate with confidence\, and represent their firms well. Panelists will discuss the behaviors that build credibility\, common mistakes that can undermine client confidence\, and what makes a client begin to see a younger team member as someone whose ideas and judgment they value. \nParticipants will leave with practical insights into how they can become more confident and effective in client-facing situations and begin building meaningful professional relationships early in their careers. \nThings to be covered during this presentation: \n\nUnderstand what clients value and notice in junior- and mid-level architectural professionals.\nLearn how to prepare for and contribute meaningfully to client meetings rather than simply attend them.\nDevelop techniques for asking thoughtful questions\, communicating confidently\, and representing the firm professionally.\nIdentify behaviors that build credibility and demonstrate readiness for greater client-facing responsibility.\n\n\n\n Welcome Speakers \n\n Riki Fujitani | Executive Director | Hawaii School Facilities Authroity \n\n\n The Hawaii School Facilities Authority is the state agency tasked with overseeing the development\, construction\, and modernization of public school projects\, preschools\, and workforce housing on underutilized school lands. \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n Prior to leading the agency\, Riki served as the director of the auxiliary services branch within the Department of Education's Office of Facilities and Operations. \nUnder his leadership\, the SFA has focused heavily on accelerating the traditional timeline of constructing public education spaces through modernized procurement and design tools. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n Tracy Tonaki | President | D. R. Horton Inc.'s Hawaii Division \n\n\n Born and raised in Hawaii\, Tracy Tonaki leads efforts to deliver quality housing for local families. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n A licensed architect and graduate of the University of Hawaii at Manoa’s School of Architecture\, Tracy joined D.R. Horton in 2003 and played an integral role in major projects\, including the vision and development of Hoʻopili\, the state's largest active master-planned community. \nWhen she assumed her presidential role in 2021\, she made history as the first woman and fourth person to lead the Hawaii division in the company's 53-year history. \n\n\n\n \n\n Moderator\nChris Hong\, AIA | Principal | Chris Hong Design\, LLC \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n Chris Hong oversees projects ranging from commercial\, institutional facilities\, and healthcare architecture with a focus on project innovation\, rebranding\, sustainability\, and integrated collaboration. \nBorn and raised in Honolulu\, Mr. Hong currently heads the Honolulu office of MKThink after spending time as an Associate at Group 70 International and NBBJ Seattle. He is a resolute mentor with 18+ years of volunteer service to his profession. \n\n\n\n \n\n DATE: Friday\, September 11\nTIME: Workshop: 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM | Pau Hana: 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM\nWHERE: Center for Architecture\, 828 Fort Street Mall\, Suite 100\, Honolulu\nCOST: $75 (Includes workshop and Pau Hana networking)\nCEU: 2 AIA/CES LUs \nPARKING: Click here for parking suggestions \n\n\n \n\n\n RSVP for Blueprints session #7 \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n $75.00 \n Tickets Available \n\n \n \n \n \n Blueprints For Registration 9.11.26 quantity \n - \n +\nYour browser must support JavaScript in order to purchase ticket(s).\n\n\n\n \n \n \n Attendee Information #1\n \n \n \n First Name:\n *\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Last Name:\n *\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n AIA Designation:\n *\n \n \n AIA\n Assoc. AIA\n FAIA\n Allied Member\n Non-Member\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Firm/Organization:\n *\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Email Address:\n *\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Privacy Preference: \n \n \n Opt-out from being displayed in the public list of attendees. \n \n \n \n\n\n\n Buy Ticket Now\n\n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Professional Development Sponsors\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Dickey Sponsor \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n\n \n\n\n Wood Sponsors \n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n Ossipoff Sponsors \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n Preis Sponsors URL:https://www.aiahonolulu.org/event/architect-insight-session-hawai%ca%bbis-local-wood-economy/ LOCATION:Virtual (Zoom) CATEGORIES:Professional Development END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20260708T160000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20260708T180000 DTSTAMP:20260619T000937Z CREATED:20260407T025104Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260619T000937Z UID:10001309-1783526400-1783533600@www.aiahonolulu.org SUMMARY:Iolani Arrillaga Building Site Tour & Pau Hana DESCRIPTION:Blueprints for Leadership: A Series of Workshops (2 LUs) \n\n Empowering Architects at Every Stage of Their Career \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n 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 opportunities. \n\n\n\n \n\n Whether you're just starting out or looking to refine your leadership toolkit\, these sessions are crafted to support your growth. Attend one or attend them all-each workshop stands alone but together forms a comprehensive professional development experience. \n\n\n \n\n\n #7 Blueprints for Leadership: Earning a Seat at the Table \n\n Building Client Confidence Early in Your Career \n\n Client relationships aren't built only by principals and senior leaders. Every interaction with a client is an opportunity for emerging architects to demonstrate professionalism\, build confidence\, and show that they are ready to take on greater responsibility. \nIn this interactive panel discussion\, Riki Fujitani\, Executive Director of the Hawai‘i School Facilities Authority\, and Tracy Tonaki\, President of D.R. Horton Hawaii\, will share the client's perspective on what they notice—and value—in the junior- and mid-level professionals who work with them. \nModerated by Chris Hong\, AIA\, the conversation will explore how emerging architects can become more effective participants in client meetings\, ask thoughtful questions\, communicate with confidence\, and represent their firms well. Panelists will discuss the behaviors that build credibility\, common mistakes that can undermine client confidence\, and what makes a client begin to see a younger team member as someone whose ideas and judgment they value. \nParticipants will leave with practical insights into how they can become more confident and effective in client-facing situations and begin building meaningful professional relationships early in their careers. \nThings to be covered during this presentation: \n\nUnderstand what clients value and notice in junior- and mid-level architectural professionals.\nLearn how to prepare for and contribute meaningfully to client meetings rather than simply attend them.\nDevelop techniques for asking thoughtful questions\, communicating confidently\, and representing the firm professionally.\nIdentify behaviors that build credibility and demonstrate readiness for greater client-facing responsibility.\n\n\n\n Welcome Speakers \n\n Riki Fujitani | Executive Director | Hawaii School Facilities Authroity \n\n\n The Hawaii School Facilities Authority is the state agency tasked with overseeing the development\, construction\, and modernization of public school projects\, preschools\, and workforce housing on underutilized school lands. \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n Prior to leading the agency\, Riki served as the director of the auxiliary services branch within the Department of Education's Office of Facilities and Operations. \nUnder his leadership\, the SFA has focused heavily on accelerating the traditional timeline of constructing public education spaces through modernized procurement and design tools. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n Tracy Tonaki | President | D. R. Horton Inc.'s Hawaii Division \n\n\n Born and raised in Hawaii\, Tracy Tonaki leads efforts to deliver quality housing for local families. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n A licensed architect and graduate of the University of Hawaii at Manoa’s School of Architecture\, Tracy joined D.R. Horton in 2003 and played an integral role in major projects\, including the vision and development of Hoʻopili\, the state's largest active master-planned community. \nWhen she assumed her presidential role in 2021\, she made history as the first woman and fourth person to lead the Hawaii division in the company's 53-year history. \n\n\n\n \n\n Moderator\nChris Hong\, AIA | Principal | Chris Hong Design\, LLC \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n Chris Hong oversees projects ranging from commercial\, institutional facilities\, and healthcare architecture with a focus on project innovation\, rebranding\, sustainability\, and integrated collaboration. \nBorn and raised in Honolulu\, Mr. Hong currently heads the Honolulu office of MKThink after spending time as an Associate at Group 70 International and NBBJ Seattle. He is a resolute mentor with 18+ years of volunteer service to his profession. \n\n\n\n \n\n DATE: Friday\, September 11\nTIME: Workshop: 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM | Pau Hana: 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM\nWHERE: Center for Architecture\, 828 Fort Street Mall\, Suite 100\, Honolulu\nCOST: $75 (Includes workshop and Pau Hana networking)\nCEU: 2 AIA/CES LUs \nPARKING: Click here for parking suggestions \n\n\n \n\n\n RSVP for Blueprints session #7 \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n $75.00 \n Tickets Available \n\n \n \n \n \n Blueprints For Registration 9.11.26 quantity \n - \n +\nYour browser must support JavaScript in order to purchase ticket(s).\n\n\n\n \n \n \n Attendee Information #1\n \n \n \n First Name:\n *\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Last Name:\n *\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n AIA Designation:\n *\n \n \n AIA\n Assoc. AIA\n FAIA\n Allied Member\n Non-Member\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Firm/Organization:\n *\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Email Address:\n *\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Privacy Preference: \n \n \n Opt-out from being displayed in the public list of attendees. \n \n \n \n\n\n\n Buy Ticket Now\n\n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Professional Development Sponsors\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Dickey Sponsor \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n\n \n\n\n Wood Sponsors \n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n Ossipoff Sponsors \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n Preis Sponsors URL:https://www.aiahonolulu.org/event/iolanitour/ LOCATION:HI CATEGORIES:EPD,Professional Development END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20260818T120000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20260818T130000 DTSTAMP:20260731T180114Z CREATED:20260730T215201Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260731T180114Z UID:10001380-1787054400-1787058000@www.aiahonolulu.org SUMMARY:The pEUI Difference: How Energy Modeling Drives 2030 Commitment Performance in Architecture Practice DESCRIPTION:Blueprints for Leadership: A Series of Workshops (2 LUs) \n\n Empowering Architects at Every Stage of Their Career \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n 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 opportunities. \n\n\n\n \n\n Whether you're just starting out or looking to refine your leadership toolkit\, these sessions are crafted to support your growth. Attend one or attend them all-each workshop stands alone but together forms a comprehensive professional development experience. \n\n\n \n\n\n #7 Blueprints for Leadership: Earning a Seat at the Table \n\n Building Client Confidence Early in Your Career \n\n Client relationships aren't built only by principals and senior leaders. Every interaction with a client is an opportunity for emerging architects to demonstrate professionalism\, build confidence\, and show that they are ready to take on greater responsibility. \nIn this interactive panel discussion\, Riki Fujitani\, Executive Director of the Hawai‘i School Facilities Authority\, and Tracy Tonaki\, President of D.R. Horton Hawaii\, will share the client's perspective on what they notice—and value—in the junior- and mid-level professionals who work with them. \nModerated by Chris Hong\, AIA\, the conversation will explore how emerging architects can become more effective participants in client meetings\, ask thoughtful questions\, communicate with confidence\, and represent their firms well. Panelists will discuss the behaviors that build credibility\, common mistakes that can undermine client confidence\, and what makes a client begin to see a younger team member as someone whose ideas and judgment they value. \nParticipants will leave with practical insights into how they can become more confident and effective in client-facing situations and begin building meaningful professional relationships early in their careers. \nThings to be covered during this presentation: \n\nUnderstand what clients value and notice in junior- and mid-level architectural professionals.\nLearn how to prepare for and contribute meaningfully to client meetings rather than simply attend them.\nDevelop techniques for asking thoughtful questions\, communicating confidently\, and representing the firm professionally.\nIdentify behaviors that build credibility and demonstrate readiness for greater client-facing responsibility.\n\n\n\n Welcome Speakers \n\n Riki Fujitani | Executive Director | Hawaii School Facilities Authroity \n\n\n The Hawaii School Facilities Authority is the state agency tasked with overseeing the development\, construction\, and modernization of public school projects\, preschools\, and workforce housing on underutilized school lands. \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n Prior to leading the agency\, Riki served as the director of the auxiliary services branch within the Department of Education's Office of Facilities and Operations. \nUnder his leadership\, the SFA has focused heavily on accelerating the traditional timeline of constructing public education spaces through modernized procurement and design tools. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n Tracy Tonaki | President | D. R. Horton Inc.'s Hawaii Division \n\n\n Born and raised in Hawaii\, Tracy Tonaki leads efforts to deliver quality housing for local families. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n A licensed architect and graduate of the University of Hawaii at Manoa’s School of Architecture\, Tracy joined D.R. Horton in 2003 and played an integral role in major projects\, including the vision and development of Hoʻopili\, the state's largest active master-planned community. \nWhen she assumed her presidential role in 2021\, she made history as the first woman and fourth person to lead the Hawaii division in the company's 53-year history. \n\n\n\n \n\n Moderator\nChris Hong\, AIA | Principal | Chris Hong Design\, LLC \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n Chris Hong oversees projects ranging from commercial\, institutional facilities\, and healthcare architecture with a focus on project innovation\, rebranding\, sustainability\, and integrated collaboration. \nBorn and raised in Honolulu\, Mr. Hong currently heads the Honolulu office of MKThink after spending time as an Associate at Group 70 International and NBBJ Seattle. He is a resolute mentor with 18+ years of volunteer service to his profession. \n\n\n\n \n\n DATE: Friday\, September 11\nTIME: Workshop: 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM | Pau Hana: 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM\nWHERE: Center for Architecture\, 828 Fort Street Mall\, Suite 100\, Honolulu\nCOST: $75 (Includes workshop and Pau Hana networking)\nCEU: 2 AIA/CES LUs \nPARKING: Click here for parking suggestions \n\n\n \n\n\n RSVP for Blueprints session #7 \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n $75.00 \n Tickets Available \n\n \n \n \n \n Blueprints For Registration 9.11.26 quantity \n - \n +\nYour browser must support JavaScript in order to purchase ticket(s).\n\n\n\n \n \n \n Attendee Information #1\n \n \n \n First Name:\n *\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Last Name:\n *\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n AIA Designation:\n *\n \n \n AIA\n Assoc. AIA\n FAIA\n Allied Member\n Non-Member\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Firm/Organization:\n *\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Email Address:\n *\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Privacy Preference: \n \n \n Opt-out from being displayed in the public list of attendees. \n \n \n \n\n\n\n Buy Ticket Now\n\n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Professional Development Sponsors\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Dickey Sponsor \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n\n \n\n\n Wood Sponsors \n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n Ossipoff Sponsors \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n Preis Sponsors URL:https://www.aiahonolulu.org/event/the-peui-difference/ LOCATION:AIA Honolulu Center for Architecture\, 828 Fort Street Mall\, Suite 100\, Honolulu\, HI\, 96813\, United States CATEGORIES:Networking,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:20260911T150000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20260911T180000 DTSTAMP:20260828T192549Z CREATED:20260808T020956Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260828T192549Z UID:10001396-1789138800-1789149600@www.aiahonolulu.org SUMMARY:Blueprints for Leadership: Session #7 DESCRIPTION:Blueprints for Leadership: A Series of Workshops (2 LUs) \n\n Empowering Architects at Every Stage of Their Career \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n 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 opportunities. \n\n\n\n \n\n Whether you're just starting out or looking to refine your leadership toolkit\, these sessions are crafted to support your growth. Attend one or attend them all-each workshop stands alone but together forms a comprehensive professional development experience. \n\n\n \n\n\n #7 Blueprints for Leadership: Earning a Seat at the Table \n\n Building Client Confidence Early in Your Career \n\n Client relationships aren't built only by principals and senior leaders. Every interaction with a client is an opportunity for emerging architects to demonstrate professionalism\, build confidence\, and show that they are ready to take on greater responsibility. \nIn this interactive panel discussion\, Riki Fujitani\, Executive Director of the Hawai‘i School Facilities Authority\, and Tracy Tonaki\, President of D.R. Horton Hawaii\, will share the client's perspective on what they notice—and value—in the junior- and mid-level professionals who work with them. \nModerated by Chris Hong\, AIA\, the conversation will explore how emerging architects can become more effective participants in client meetings\, ask thoughtful questions\, communicate with confidence\, and represent their firms well. Panelists will discuss the behaviors that build credibility\, common mistakes that can undermine client confidence\, and what makes a client begin to see a younger team member as someone whose ideas and judgment they value. \nParticipants will leave with practical insights into how they can become more confident and effective in client-facing situations and begin building meaningful professional relationships early in their careers. \nThings to be covered during this presentation: \n\nUnderstand what clients value and notice in junior- and mid-level architectural professionals.\nLearn how to prepare for and contribute meaningfully to client meetings rather than simply attend them.\nDevelop techniques for asking thoughtful questions\, communicating confidently\, and representing the firm professionally.\nIdentify behaviors that build credibility and demonstrate readiness for greater client-facing responsibility.\n\n\n\n Welcome Speakers \n\n Riki Fujitani | Executive Director | Hawaii School Facilities Authroity \n\n\n The Hawaii School Facilities Authority is the state agency tasked with overseeing the development\, construction\, and modernization of public school projects\, preschools\, and workforce housing on underutilized school lands. \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n Prior to leading the agency\, Riki served as the director of the auxiliary services branch within the Department of Education's Office of Facilities and Operations. \nUnder his leadership\, the SFA has focused heavily on accelerating the traditional timeline of constructing public education spaces through modernized procurement and design tools. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n Tracy Tonaki | President | D. R. Horton Inc.'s Hawaii Division \n\n\n Born and raised in Hawaii\, Tracy Tonaki leads efforts to deliver quality housing for local families. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n A licensed architect and graduate of the University of Hawaii at Manoa’s School of Architecture\, Tracy joined D.R. Horton in 2003 and played an integral role in major projects\, including the vision and development of Hoʻopili\, the state's largest active master-planned community. \nWhen she assumed her presidential role in 2021\, she made history as the first woman and fourth person to lead the Hawaii division in the company's 53-year history. \n\n\n\n \n\n Moderator\nChris Hong\, AIA | Principal | Chris Hong Design\, LLC \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n Chris Hong oversees projects ranging from commercial\, institutional facilities\, and healthcare architecture with a focus on project innovation\, rebranding\, sustainability\, and integrated collaboration. \nBorn and raised in Honolulu\, Mr. Hong currently heads the Honolulu office of MKThink after spending time as an Associate at Group 70 International and NBBJ Seattle. He is a resolute mentor with 18+ years of volunteer service to his profession. \n\n\n\n \n\n DATE: Friday\, September 11\nTIME: Workshop: 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM | Pau Hana: 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM\nWHERE: Center for Architecture\, 828 Fort Street Mall\, Suite 100\, Honolulu\nCOST: $75 (Includes workshop and Pau Hana networking)\nCEU: 2 AIA/CES LUs \nPARKING: Click here for parking suggestions \n\n\n \n\n\n RSVP for Blueprints session #7 \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n $75.00 \n Tickets Available \n\n \n \n \n \n Blueprints For Registration 9.11.26 quantity \n - \n +\nYour browser must support JavaScript in order to purchase ticket(s).\n\n\n\n \n \n \n Attendee Information #1\n \n \n \n First Name:\n *\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Last Name:\n *\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n AIA Designation:\n *\n \n \n AIA\n Assoc. AIA\n FAIA\n Allied Member\n Non-Member\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Firm/Organization:\n *\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Email Address:\n *\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Privacy Preference: \n \n \n Opt-out from being displayed in the public list of attendees. \n \n \n \n\n\n\n Buy Ticket Now\n\n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Professional Development Sponsors\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Dickey Sponsor \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n\n \n\n\n Wood Sponsors \n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n Ossipoff Sponsors \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n Preis Sponsors URL:https://www.aiahonolulu.org/event/blueprints-7/ LOCATION:AIA Honolulu Center for Architecture\, 828 Fort Street Mall\, Suite 100\, Honolulu\, HI\, 96813\, United States CATEGORIES: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:20260915T080000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20260916T120000 DTSTAMP:20260731T203205Z CREATED:20260731T202242Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260731T203205Z UID:10001381-1789459200-1789560000@www.aiahonolulu.org SUMMARY:Stronger by Design - The Workforce Behind Mass Timber DESCRIPTION:Blueprints for Leadership: A Series of Workshops (2 LUs) \n\n Empowering Architects at Every Stage of Their Career \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n 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 opportunities. \n\n\n\n \n\n Whether you're just starting out or looking to refine your leadership toolkit\, these sessions are crafted to support your growth. Attend one or attend them all-each workshop stands alone but together forms a comprehensive professional development experience. \n\n\n \n\n\n #7 Blueprints for Leadership: Earning a Seat at the Table \n\n Building Client Confidence Early in Your Career \n\n Client relationships aren't built only by principals and senior leaders. Every interaction with a client is an opportunity for emerging architects to demonstrate professionalism\, build confidence\, and show that they are ready to take on greater responsibility. \nIn this interactive panel discussion\, Riki Fujitani\, Executive Director of the Hawai‘i School Facilities Authority\, and Tracy Tonaki\, President of D.R. Horton Hawaii\, will share the client's perspective on what they notice—and value—in the junior- and mid-level professionals who work with them. \nModerated by Chris Hong\, AIA\, the conversation will explore how emerging architects can become more effective participants in client meetings\, ask thoughtful questions\, communicate with confidence\, and represent their firms well. Panelists will discuss the behaviors that build credibility\, common mistakes that can undermine client confidence\, and what makes a client begin to see a younger team member as someone whose ideas and judgment they value. \nParticipants will leave with practical insights into how they can become more confident and effective in client-facing situations and begin building meaningful professional relationships early in their careers. \nThings to be covered during this presentation: \n\nUnderstand what clients value and notice in junior- and mid-level architectural professionals.\nLearn how to prepare for and contribute meaningfully to client meetings rather than simply attend them.\nDevelop techniques for asking thoughtful questions\, communicating confidently\, and representing the firm professionally.\nIdentify behaviors that build credibility and demonstrate readiness for greater client-facing responsibility.\n\n\n\n Welcome Speakers \n\n Riki Fujitani | Executive Director | Hawaii School Facilities Authroity \n\n\n The Hawaii School Facilities Authority is the state agency tasked with overseeing the development\, construction\, and modernization of public school projects\, preschools\, and workforce housing on underutilized school lands. \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n Prior to leading the agency\, Riki served as the director of the auxiliary services branch within the Department of Education's Office of Facilities and Operations. \nUnder his leadership\, the SFA has focused heavily on accelerating the traditional timeline of constructing public education spaces through modernized procurement and design tools. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n Tracy Tonaki | President | D. R. Horton Inc.'s Hawaii Division \n\n\n Born and raised in Hawaii\, Tracy Tonaki leads efforts to deliver quality housing for local families. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n A licensed architect and graduate of the University of Hawaii at Manoa’s School of Architecture\, Tracy joined D.R. Horton in 2003 and played an integral role in major projects\, including the vision and development of Hoʻopili\, the state's largest active master-planned community. \nWhen she assumed her presidential role in 2021\, she made history as the first woman and fourth person to lead the Hawaii division in the company's 53-year history. \n\n\n\n \n\n Moderator\nChris Hong\, AIA | Principal | Chris Hong Design\, LLC \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n Chris Hong oversees projects ranging from commercial\, institutional facilities\, and healthcare architecture with a focus on project innovation\, rebranding\, sustainability\, and integrated collaboration. \nBorn and raised in Honolulu\, Mr. Hong currently heads the Honolulu office of MKThink after spending time as an Associate at Group 70 International and NBBJ Seattle. He is a resolute mentor with 18+ years of volunteer service to his profession. \n\n\n\n \n\n DATE: Friday\, September 11\nTIME: Workshop: 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM | Pau Hana: 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM\nWHERE: Center for Architecture\, 828 Fort Street Mall\, Suite 100\, Honolulu\nCOST: $75 (Includes workshop and Pau Hana networking)\nCEU: 2 AIA/CES LUs \nPARKING: Click here for parking suggestions \n\n\n \n\n\n RSVP for Blueprints session #7 \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n $75.00 \n Tickets Available \n\n \n \n \n \n Blueprints For Registration 9.11.26 quantity \n - \n +\nYour browser must support JavaScript in order to purchase ticket(s).\n\n\n\n \n \n \n Attendee Information #1\n \n \n \n First Name:\n *\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Last Name:\n *\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n AIA Designation:\n *\n \n \n AIA\n Assoc. AIA\n FAIA\n Allied Member\n Non-Member\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Firm/Organization:\n *\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Email Address:\n *\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Privacy Preference: \n \n \n Opt-out from being displayed in the public list of attendees. \n \n \n \n\n\n\n Buy Ticket Now\n\n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Professional Development Sponsors\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Dickey Sponsor \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n\n \n\n\n Wood Sponsors \n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n Ossipoff Sponsors \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n Preis Sponsors URL:https://www.aiahonolulu.org/event/stronger-by-design-the-workforce-behind-mass-timber/ LOCATION:Hawaii Carpenters Training Center\, 2040 Lauwiliwili St\, Kapolei\, HI\, 96707\, United States CATEGORIES:Networking,Professional Development GEO:21.3240084;-158.0899004 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Hawaii Carpenters Training Center 2040 Lauwiliwili St Kapolei HI 96707 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2040 Lauwiliwili St:geo:-158.0899004,21.3240084 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20260917T113000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20260917T130000 DTSTAMP:20260909T215926Z CREATED:20260210T014129Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260909T215926Z UID:10001269-1789644600-1789650000@www.aiahonolulu.org SUMMARY:Talk Story: City Updates Featuring Managing Director Krishna Jayaram DESCRIPTION:Blueprints for Leadership: A Series of Workshops (2 LUs) \n\n Empowering Architects at Every Stage of Their Career \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n 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 opportunities. \n\n\n\n \n\n Whether you're just starting out or looking to refine your leadership toolkit\, these sessions are crafted to support your growth. Attend one or attend them all-each workshop stands alone but together forms a comprehensive professional development experience. \n\n\n \n\n\n #7 Blueprints for Leadership: Earning a Seat at the Table \n\n Building Client Confidence Early in Your Career \n\n Client relationships aren't built only by principals and senior leaders. Every interaction with a client is an opportunity for emerging architects to demonstrate professionalism\, build confidence\, and show that they are ready to take on greater responsibility. \nIn this interactive panel discussion\, Riki Fujitani\, Executive Director of the Hawai‘i School Facilities Authority\, and Tracy Tonaki\, President of D.R. Horton Hawaii\, will share the client's perspective on what they notice—and value—in the junior- and mid-level professionals who work with them. \nModerated by Chris Hong\, AIA\, the conversation will explore how emerging architects can become more effective participants in client meetings\, ask thoughtful questions\, communicate with confidence\, and represent their firms well. Panelists will discuss the behaviors that build credibility\, common mistakes that can undermine client confidence\, and what makes a client begin to see a younger team member as someone whose ideas and judgment they value. \nParticipants will leave with practical insights into how they can become more confident and effective in client-facing situations and begin building meaningful professional relationships early in their careers. \nThings to be covered during this presentation: \n\nUnderstand what clients value and notice in junior- and mid-level architectural professionals.\nLearn how to prepare for and contribute meaningfully to client meetings rather than simply attend them.\nDevelop techniques for asking thoughtful questions\, communicating confidently\, and representing the firm professionally.\nIdentify behaviors that build credibility and demonstrate readiness for greater client-facing responsibility.\n\n\n\n Welcome Speakers \n\n Riki Fujitani | Executive Director | Hawaii School Facilities Authroity \n\n\n The Hawaii School Facilities Authority is the state agency tasked with overseeing the development\, construction\, and modernization of public school projects\, preschools\, and workforce housing on underutilized school lands. \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n Prior to leading the agency\, Riki served as the director of the auxiliary services branch within the Department of Education's Office of Facilities and Operations. \nUnder his leadership\, the SFA has focused heavily on accelerating the traditional timeline of constructing public education spaces through modernized procurement and design tools. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n Tracy Tonaki | President | D. R. Horton Inc.'s Hawaii Division \n\n\n Born and raised in Hawaii\, Tracy Tonaki leads efforts to deliver quality housing for local families. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n A licensed architect and graduate of the University of Hawaii at Manoa’s School of Architecture\, Tracy joined D.R. Horton in 2003 and played an integral role in major projects\, including the vision and development of Hoʻopili\, the state's largest active master-planned community. \nWhen she assumed her presidential role in 2021\, she made history as the first woman and fourth person to lead the Hawaii division in the company's 53-year history. \n\n\n\n \n\n Moderator\nChris Hong\, AIA | Principal | Chris Hong Design\, LLC \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n Chris Hong oversees projects ranging from commercial\, institutional facilities\, and healthcare architecture with a focus on project innovation\, rebranding\, sustainability\, and integrated collaboration. \nBorn and raised in Honolulu\, Mr. Hong currently heads the Honolulu office of MKThink after spending time as an Associate at Group 70 International and NBBJ Seattle. He is a resolute mentor with 18+ years of volunteer service to his profession. \n\n\n\n \n\n DATE: Friday\, September 11\nTIME: Workshop: 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM | Pau Hana: 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM\nWHERE: Center for Architecture\, 828 Fort Street Mall\, Suite 100\, Honolulu\nCOST: $75 (Includes workshop and Pau Hana networking)\nCEU: 2 AIA/CES LUs \nPARKING: Click here for parking suggestions \n\n\n \n\n\n RSVP for Blueprints session #7 \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n $75.00 \n Tickets Available \n\n \n \n \n \n Blueprints For Registration 9.11.26 quantity \n - \n +\nYour browser must support JavaScript in order to purchase ticket(s).\n\n\n\n \n \n \n Attendee Information #1\n \n \n \n First Name:\n *\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Last Name:\n *\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n AIA Designation:\n *\n \n \n AIA\n Assoc. AIA\n FAIA\n Allied Member\n Non-Member\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Firm/Organization:\n *\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Email Address:\n *\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Privacy Preference: \n \n \n Opt-out from being displayed in the public list of attendees. \n \n \n \n\n\n\n Buy Ticket Now\n\n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Professional Development Sponsors\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Dickey Sponsor \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n\n \n\n\n Wood Sponsors \n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n Ossipoff Sponsors \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n Preis Sponsors URL:https://www.aiahonolulu.org/event/talk-story-with-the-mayor-2026/ LOCATION:AIA Honolulu Center for Architecture\, 828 Fort Street Mall\, Suite 100\, Honolulu\, HI\, 96813\, United States CATEGORIES: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:20260922T120000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20260922T130000 DTSTAMP:20260921T214137Z CREATED:20260901T181022Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260921T214137Z UID:10001425-1790078400-1790082000@www.aiahonolulu.org SUMMARY:AI Presentation: RunDiffusion DESCRIPTION:Blueprints for Leadership: A Series of Workshops (2 LUs) \n\n Empowering Architects at Every Stage of Their Career \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n 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 opportunities. \n\n\n\n \n\n Whether you're just starting out or looking to refine your leadership toolkit\, these sessions are crafted to support your growth. Attend one or attend them all-each workshop stands alone but together forms a comprehensive professional development experience. \n\n\n \n\n\n #7 Blueprints for Leadership: Earning a Seat at the Table \n\n Building Client Confidence Early in Your Career \n\n Client relationships aren't built only by principals and senior leaders. Every interaction with a client is an opportunity for emerging architects to demonstrate professionalism\, build confidence\, and show that they are ready to take on greater responsibility. \nIn this interactive panel discussion\, Riki Fujitani\, Executive Director of the Hawai‘i School Facilities Authority\, and Tracy Tonaki\, President of D.R. Horton Hawaii\, will share the client's perspective on what they notice—and value—in the junior- and mid-level professionals who work with them. \nModerated by Chris Hong\, AIA\, the conversation will explore how emerging architects can become more effective participants in client meetings\, ask thoughtful questions\, communicate with confidence\, and represent their firms well. Panelists will discuss the behaviors that build credibility\, common mistakes that can undermine client confidence\, and what makes a client begin to see a younger team member as someone whose ideas and judgment they value. \nParticipants will leave with practical insights into how they can become more confident and effective in client-facing situations and begin building meaningful professional relationships early in their careers. \nThings to be covered during this presentation: \n\nUnderstand what clients value and notice in junior- and mid-level architectural professionals.\nLearn how to prepare for and contribute meaningfully to client meetings rather than simply attend them.\nDevelop techniques for asking thoughtful questions\, communicating confidently\, and representing the firm professionally.\nIdentify behaviors that build credibility and demonstrate readiness for greater client-facing responsibility.\n\n\n\n Welcome Speakers \n\n Riki Fujitani | Executive Director | Hawaii School Facilities Authroity \n\n\n The Hawaii School Facilities Authority is the state agency tasked with overseeing the development\, construction\, and modernization of public school projects\, preschools\, and workforce housing on underutilized school lands. \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n Prior to leading the agency\, Riki served as the director of the auxiliary services branch within the Department of Education's Office of Facilities and Operations. \nUnder his leadership\, the SFA has focused heavily on accelerating the traditional timeline of constructing public education spaces through modernized procurement and design tools. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n Tracy Tonaki | President | D. R. Horton Inc.'s Hawaii Division \n\n\n Born and raised in Hawaii\, Tracy Tonaki leads efforts to deliver quality housing for local families. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n A licensed architect and graduate of the University of Hawaii at Manoa’s School of Architecture\, Tracy joined D.R. Horton in 2003 and played an integral role in major projects\, including the vision and development of Hoʻopili\, the state's largest active master-planned community. \nWhen she assumed her presidential role in 2021\, she made history as the first woman and fourth person to lead the Hawaii division in the company's 53-year history. \n\n\n\n \n\n Moderator\nChris Hong\, AIA | Principal | Chris Hong Design\, LLC \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n Chris Hong oversees projects ranging from commercial\, institutional facilities\, and healthcare architecture with a focus on project innovation\, rebranding\, sustainability\, and integrated collaboration. \nBorn and raised in Honolulu\, Mr. Hong currently heads the Honolulu office of MKThink after spending time as an Associate at Group 70 International and NBBJ Seattle. He is a resolute mentor with 18+ years of volunteer service to his profession. \n\n\n\n \n\n DATE: Friday\, September 11\nTIME: Workshop: 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM | Pau Hana: 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM\nWHERE: Center for Architecture\, 828 Fort Street Mall\, Suite 100\, Honolulu\nCOST: $75 (Includes workshop and Pau Hana networking)\nCEU: 2 AIA/CES LUs \nPARKING: Click here for parking suggestions \n\n\n \n\n\n RSVP for Blueprints session #7 \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n $75.00 \n Tickets Available \n\n \n \n \n \n Blueprints For Registration 9.11.26 quantity \n - \n +\nYour browser must support JavaScript in order to purchase ticket(s).\n\n\n\n \n \n \n Attendee Information #1\n \n \n \n First Name:\n *\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Last Name:\n *\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n AIA Designation:\n *\n \n \n AIA\n Assoc. 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Led by top experts in their fields\, each session offers premium instruction and meaningful networking opportunities. \n\n\n\n \n\n Whether you're just starting out or looking to refine your leadership toolkit\, these sessions are crafted to support your growth. Attend one or attend them all-each workshop stands alone but together forms a comprehensive professional development experience. \n\n\n \n\n\n #7 Blueprints for Leadership: Earning a Seat at the Table \n\n Building Client Confidence Early in Your Career \n\n Client relationships aren't built only by principals and senior leaders. Every interaction with a client is an opportunity for emerging architects to demonstrate professionalism\, build confidence\, and show that they are ready to take on greater responsibility. \nIn this interactive panel discussion\, Riki Fujitani\, Executive Director of the Hawai‘i School Facilities Authority\, and Tracy Tonaki\, President of D.R. Horton Hawaii\, will share the client's perspective on what they notice—and value—in the junior- and mid-level professionals who work with them. \nModerated by Chris Hong\, AIA\, the conversation will explore how emerging architects can become more effective participants in client meetings\, ask thoughtful questions\, communicate with confidence\, and represent their firms well. Panelists will discuss the behaviors that build credibility\, common mistakes that can undermine client confidence\, and what makes a client begin to see a younger team member as someone whose ideas and judgment they value. \nParticipants will leave with practical insights into how they can become more confident and effective in client-facing situations and begin building meaningful professional relationships early in their careers. \nThings to be covered during this presentation: \n\nUnderstand what clients value and notice in junior- and mid-level architectural professionals.\nLearn how to prepare for and contribute meaningfully to client meetings rather than simply attend them.\nDevelop techniques for asking thoughtful questions\, communicating confidently\, and representing the firm professionally.\nIdentify behaviors that build credibility and demonstrate readiness for greater client-facing responsibility.\n\n\n\n Welcome Speakers \n\n Riki Fujitani | Executive Director | Hawaii School Facilities Authroity \n\n\n The Hawaii School Facilities Authority is the state agency tasked with overseeing the development\, construction\, and modernization of public school projects\, preschools\, and workforce housing on underutilized school lands. \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n Prior to leading the agency\, Riki served as the director of the auxiliary services branch within the Department of Education's Office of Facilities and Operations. \nUnder his leadership\, the SFA has focused heavily on accelerating the traditional timeline of constructing public education spaces through modernized procurement and design tools. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n Tracy Tonaki | President | D. R. Horton Inc.'s Hawaii Division \n\n\n Born and raised in Hawaii\, Tracy Tonaki leads efforts to deliver quality housing for local families. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n A licensed architect and graduate of the University of Hawaii at Manoa’s School of Architecture\, Tracy joined D.R. Horton in 2003 and played an integral role in major projects\, including the vision and development of Hoʻopili\, the state's largest active master-planned community. \nWhen she assumed her presidential role in 2021\, she made history as the first woman and fourth person to lead the Hawaii division in the company's 53-year history. \n\n\n\n \n\n Moderator\nChris Hong\, AIA | Principal | Chris Hong Design\, LLC \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n Chris Hong oversees projects ranging from commercial\, institutional facilities\, and healthcare architecture with a focus on project innovation\, rebranding\, sustainability\, and integrated collaboration. \nBorn and raised in Honolulu\, Mr. Hong currently heads the Honolulu office of MKThink after spending time as an Associate at Group 70 International and NBBJ Seattle. He is a resolute mentor with 18+ years of volunteer service to his profession. \n\n\n\n \n\n DATE: Friday\, September 11\nTIME: Workshop: 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM | Pau Hana: 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM\nWHERE: Center for Architecture\, 828 Fort Street Mall\, Suite 100\, Honolulu\nCOST: $75 (Includes workshop and Pau Hana networking)\nCEU: 2 AIA/CES LUs \nPARKING: Click here for parking suggestions \n\n\n \n\n\n RSVP for Blueprints session #7 \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n $75.00 \n Tickets Available \n\n \n \n \n \n Blueprints For Registration 9.11.26 quantity \n - \n +\nYour browser must support JavaScript in order to purchase ticket(s).\n\n\n\n \n \n \n Attendee Information #1\n \n \n \n First Name:\n *\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Last Name:\n *\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n AIA Designation:\n *\n \n \n AIA\n Assoc. AIA\n FAIA\n Allied Member\n Non-Member\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Firm/Organization:\n *\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Email Address:\n *\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Privacy Preference: \n \n \n Opt-out from being displayed in the public list of attendees. \n \n \n \n\n\n\n Buy Ticket Now\n\n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Professional Development Sponsors\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Dickey Sponsor \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n\n \n\n\n Wood Sponsors \n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n Ossipoff Sponsors \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n Preis Sponsors URL:https://www.aiahonolulu.org/event/book-club-3/ 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:20261013T173000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20261013T190000 DTSTAMP:20261007T185214Z CREATED:20260805T230945Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261007T185214Z UID:10001392-1791912600-1791918000@www.aiahonolulu.org SUMMARY:AIA Book Club: Intellectual Anarchy DESCRIPTION:Blueprints for Leadership: A Series of Workshops (2 LUs) \n\n Empowering Architects at Every Stage of Their Career \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n 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 opportunities. \n\n\n\n \n\n Whether you're just starting out or looking to refine your leadership toolkit\, these sessions are crafted to support your growth. Attend one or attend them all-each workshop stands alone but together forms a comprehensive professional development experience. \n\n\n \n\n\n #7 Blueprints for Leadership: Earning a Seat at the Table \n\n Building Client Confidence Early in Your Career \n\n Client relationships aren't built only by principals and senior leaders. Every interaction with a client is an opportunity for emerging architects to demonstrate professionalism\, build confidence\, and show that they are ready to take on greater responsibility. \nIn this interactive panel discussion\, Riki Fujitani\, Executive Director of the Hawai‘i School Facilities Authority\, and Tracy Tonaki\, President of D.R. Horton Hawaii\, will share the client's perspective on what they notice—and value—in the junior- and mid-level professionals who work with them. \nModerated by Chris Hong\, AIA\, the conversation will explore how emerging architects can become more effective participants in client meetings\, ask thoughtful questions\, communicate with confidence\, and represent their firms well. Panelists will discuss the behaviors that build credibility\, common mistakes that can undermine client confidence\, and what makes a client begin to see a younger team member as someone whose ideas and judgment they value. \nParticipants will leave with practical insights into how they can become more confident and effective in client-facing situations and begin building meaningful professional relationships early in their careers. \nThings to be covered during this presentation: \n\nUnderstand what clients value and notice in junior- and mid-level architectural professionals.\nLearn how to prepare for and contribute meaningfully to client meetings rather than simply attend them.\nDevelop techniques for asking thoughtful questions\, communicating confidently\, and representing the firm professionally.\nIdentify behaviors that build credibility and demonstrate readiness for greater client-facing responsibility.\n\n\n\n Welcome Speakers \n\n Riki Fujitani | Executive Director | Hawaii School Facilities Authroity \n\n\n The Hawaii School Facilities Authority is the state agency tasked with overseeing the development\, construction\, and modernization of public school projects\, preschools\, and workforce housing on underutilized school lands. \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n Prior to leading the agency\, Riki served as the director of the auxiliary services branch within the Department of Education's Office of Facilities and Operations. \nUnder his leadership\, the SFA has focused heavily on accelerating the traditional timeline of constructing public education spaces through modernized procurement and design tools. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n Tracy Tonaki | President | D. R. Horton Inc.'s Hawaii Division \n\n\n Born and raised in Hawaii\, Tracy Tonaki leads efforts to deliver quality housing for local families. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n A licensed architect and graduate of the University of Hawaii at Manoa’s School of Architecture\, Tracy joined D.R. Horton in 2003 and played an integral role in major projects\, including the vision and development of Hoʻopili\, the state's largest active master-planned community. \nWhen she assumed her presidential role in 2021\, she made history as the first woman and fourth person to lead the Hawaii division in the company's 53-year history. \n\n\n\n \n\n Moderator\nChris Hong\, AIA | Principal | Chris Hong Design\, LLC \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n Chris Hong oversees projects ranging from commercial\, institutional facilities\, and healthcare architecture with a focus on project innovation\, rebranding\, sustainability\, and integrated collaboration. \nBorn and raised in Honolulu\, Mr. Hong currently heads the Honolulu office of MKThink after spending time as an Associate at Group 70 International and NBBJ Seattle. He is a resolute mentor with 18+ years of volunteer service to his profession. \n\n\n\n \n\n DATE: Friday\, September 11\nTIME: Workshop: 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM | Pau Hana: 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM\nWHERE: Center for Architecture\, 828 Fort Street Mall\, Suite 100\, Honolulu\nCOST: $75 (Includes workshop and Pau Hana networking)\nCEU: 2 AIA/CES LUs \nPARKING: Click here for parking suggestions \n\n\n \n\n\n RSVP for Blueprints session #7 \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n $75.00 \n Tickets Available \n\n \n \n \n \n Blueprints For Registration 9.11.26 quantity \n - \n +\nYour browser must support JavaScript in order to purchase ticket(s).\n\n\n\n \n \n \n Attendee Information #1\n \n \n \n First Name:\n *\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Last Name:\n *\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n AIA Designation:\n *\n \n \n AIA\n Assoc. AIA\n FAIA\n Allied Member\n Non-Member\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Firm/Organization:\n *\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Email Address:\n *\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Privacy Preference: \n \n \n Opt-out from being displayed in the public list of attendees. \n \n \n \n\n\n\n Buy Ticket Now\n\n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Professional Development Sponsors\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Dickey Sponsor \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n\n \n\n\n Wood Sponsors \n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n Ossipoff Sponsors \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n Preis Sponsors URL:https://www.aiahonolulu.org/event/book-club-4/ 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:20261021T073000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20261021T170000 DTSTAMP:20260804T193502Z CREATED:20260106T214831Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T193502Z UID:10001230-1792567800-1792602000@www.aiahonolulu.org SUMMARY:2026 PBX Hawaii DESCRIPTION:Blueprints for Leadership: A Series of Workshops (2 LUs) \n\n Empowering Architects at Every Stage of Their Career \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n 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 opportunities. \n\n\n\n \n\n Whether you're just starting out or looking to refine your leadership toolkit\, these sessions are crafted to support your growth. Attend one or attend them all-each workshop stands alone but together forms a comprehensive professional development experience. \n\n\n \n\n\n #7 Blueprints for Leadership: Earning a Seat at the Table \n\n Building Client Confidence Early in Your Career \n\n Client relationships aren't built only by principals and senior leaders. Every interaction with a client is an opportunity for emerging architects to demonstrate professionalism\, build confidence\, and show that they are ready to take on greater responsibility. \nIn this interactive panel discussion\, Riki Fujitani\, Executive Director of the Hawai‘i School Facilities Authority\, and Tracy Tonaki\, President of D.R. Horton Hawaii\, will share the client's perspective on what they notice—and value—in the junior- and mid-level professionals who work with them. \nModerated by Chris Hong\, AIA\, the conversation will explore how emerging architects can become more effective participants in client meetings\, ask thoughtful questions\, communicate with confidence\, and represent their firms well. Panelists will discuss the behaviors that build credibility\, common mistakes that can undermine client confidence\, and what makes a client begin to see a younger team member as someone whose ideas and judgment they value. \nParticipants will leave with practical insights into how they can become more confident and effective in client-facing situations and begin building meaningful professional relationships early in their careers. \nThings to be covered during this presentation: \n\nUnderstand what clients value and notice in junior- and mid-level architectural professionals.\nLearn how to prepare for and contribute meaningfully to client meetings rather than simply attend them.\nDevelop techniques for asking thoughtful questions\, communicating confidently\, and representing the firm professionally.\nIdentify behaviors that build credibility and demonstrate readiness for greater client-facing responsibility.\n\n\n\n Welcome Speakers \n\n Riki Fujitani | Executive Director | Hawaii School Facilities Authroity \n\n\n The Hawaii School Facilities Authority is the state agency tasked with overseeing the development\, construction\, and modernization of public school projects\, preschools\, and workforce housing on underutilized school lands. \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n Prior to leading the agency\, Riki served as the director of the auxiliary services branch within the Department of Education's Office of Facilities and Operations. \nUnder his leadership\, the SFA has focused heavily on accelerating the traditional timeline of constructing public education spaces through modernized procurement and design tools. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n Tracy Tonaki | President | D. R. Horton Inc.'s Hawaii Division \n\n\n Born and raised in Hawaii\, Tracy Tonaki leads efforts to deliver quality housing for local families. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n A licensed architect and graduate of the University of Hawaii at Manoa’s School of Architecture\, Tracy joined D.R. Horton in 2003 and played an integral role in major projects\, including the vision and development of Hoʻopili\, the state's largest active master-planned community. \nWhen she assumed her presidential role in 2021\, she made history as the first woman and fourth person to lead the Hawaii division in the company's 53-year history. \n\n\n\n \n\n Moderator\nChris Hong\, AIA | Principal | Chris Hong Design\, LLC \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n Chris Hong oversees projects ranging from commercial\, institutional facilities\, and healthcare architecture with a focus on project innovation\, rebranding\, sustainability\, and integrated collaboration. \nBorn and raised in Honolulu\, Mr. Hong currently heads the Honolulu office of MKThink after spending time as an Associate at Group 70 International and NBBJ Seattle. He is a resolute mentor with 18+ years of volunteer service to his profession. \n\n\n\n \n\n DATE: Friday\, September 11\nTIME: Workshop: 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM | Pau Hana: 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM\nWHERE: Center for Architecture\, 828 Fort Street Mall\, Suite 100\, Honolulu\nCOST: $75 (Includes workshop and Pau Hana networking)\nCEU: 2 AIA/CES LUs \nPARKING: Click here for parking suggestions \n\n\n \n\n\n RSVP for Blueprints session #7 \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n $75.00 \n Tickets Available \n\n \n \n \n \n Blueprints For Registration 9.11.26 quantity \n - \n +\nYour browser must support JavaScript in order to purchase ticket(s).\n\n\n\n \n \n \n Attendee Information #1\n \n \n \n First Name:\n *\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Last Name:\n *\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n AIA Designation:\n *\n \n \n AIA\n Assoc. AIA\n FAIA\n Allied Member\n Non-Member\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Firm/Organization:\n *\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Email Address:\n *\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Privacy Preference: \n \n \n Opt-out from being displayed in the public list of attendees. \n \n \n \n\n\n\n Buy Ticket Now\n\n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Professional Development Sponsors\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Dickey Sponsor \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n\n \n\n\n Wood Sponsors \n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n Ossipoff Sponsors \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n Preis Sponsors URL:https://www.aiahonolulu.org/event/2026-pbx-hawaii/ LOCATION:Neal S. Blaisdell Center\, 777 Ward Ave\, Honolulu\, HI\, 96814\, United States CATEGORIES:Professional Development ORGANIZER;CN="AIA Honolulu":MAILTO:contact@aiahonolulu.org GEO:21.299524;-157.8506445 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Neal S. Blaisdell Center 777 Ward Ave Honolulu HI 96814 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=777 Ward Ave:geo:-157.8506445,21.299524 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20261023T150000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20261023T180000 DTSTAMP:20260916T182949Z CREATED:20260810T184720Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260916T182949Z UID:10001397-1792767600-1792778400@www.aiahonolulu.org SUMMARY:Blueprints for Leadership: Session #8 DESCRIPTION:Blueprints for Leadership: A Series of Workshops (2 LUs) \n\n Empowering Architects at Every Stage of Their Career \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n 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 opportunities. \n\n\n\n \n\n Whether you're just starting out or looking to refine your leadership toolkit\, these sessions are crafted to support your growth. Attend one or attend them all-each workshop stands alone but together forms a comprehensive professional development experience. \n\n\n \n\n\n #7 Blueprints for Leadership: Earning a Seat at the Table \n\n Building Client Confidence Early in Your Career \n\n Client relationships aren't built only by principals and senior leaders. Every interaction with a client is an opportunity for emerging architects to demonstrate professionalism\, build confidence\, and show that they are ready to take on greater responsibility. \nIn this interactive panel discussion\, Riki Fujitani\, Executive Director of the Hawai‘i School Facilities Authority\, and Tracy Tonaki\, President of D.R. Horton Hawaii\, will share the client's perspective on what they notice—and value—in the junior- and mid-level professionals who work with them. \nModerated by Chris Hong\, AIA\, the conversation will explore how emerging architects can become more effective participants in client meetings\, ask thoughtful questions\, communicate with confidence\, and represent their firms well. Panelists will discuss the behaviors that build credibility\, common mistakes that can undermine client confidence\, and what makes a client begin to see a younger team member as someone whose ideas and judgment they value. \nParticipants will leave with practical insights into how they can become more confident and effective in client-facing situations and begin building meaningful professional relationships early in their careers. \nThings to be covered during this presentation: \n\nUnderstand what clients value and notice in junior- and mid-level architectural professionals.\nLearn how to prepare for and contribute meaningfully to client meetings rather than simply attend them.\nDevelop techniques for asking thoughtful questions\, communicating confidently\, and representing the firm professionally.\nIdentify behaviors that build credibility and demonstrate readiness for greater client-facing responsibility.\n\n\n\n Welcome Speakers \n\n Riki Fujitani | Executive Director | Hawaii School Facilities Authroity \n\n\n The Hawaii School Facilities Authority is the state agency tasked with overseeing the development\, construction\, and modernization of public school projects\, preschools\, and workforce housing on underutilized school lands. \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n Prior to leading the agency\, Riki served as the director of the auxiliary services branch within the Department of Education's Office of Facilities and Operations. \nUnder his leadership\, the SFA has focused heavily on accelerating the traditional timeline of constructing public education spaces through modernized procurement and design tools. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n Tracy Tonaki | President | D. R. Horton Inc.'s Hawaii Division \n\n\n Born and raised in Hawaii\, Tracy Tonaki leads efforts to deliver quality housing for local families. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n A licensed architect and graduate of the University of Hawaii at Manoa’s School of Architecture\, Tracy joined D.R. Horton in 2003 and played an integral role in major projects\, including the vision and development of Hoʻopili\, the state's largest active master-planned community. \nWhen she assumed her presidential role in 2021\, she made history as the first woman and fourth person to lead the Hawaii division in the company's 53-year history. \n\n\n\n \n\n Moderator\nChris Hong\, AIA | Principal | Chris Hong Design\, LLC \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n Chris Hong oversees projects ranging from commercial\, institutional facilities\, and healthcare architecture with a focus on project innovation\, rebranding\, sustainability\, and integrated collaboration. \nBorn and raised in Honolulu\, Mr. Hong currently heads the Honolulu office of MKThink after spending time as an Associate at Group 70 International and NBBJ Seattle. He is a resolute mentor with 18+ years of volunteer service to his profession. \n\n\n\n \n\n DATE: Friday\, September 11\nTIME: Workshop: 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM | Pau Hana: 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM\nWHERE: Center for Architecture\, 828 Fort Street Mall\, Suite 100\, Honolulu\nCOST: $75 (Includes workshop and Pau Hana networking)\nCEU: 2 AIA/CES LUs \nPARKING: Click here for parking suggestions \n\n\n \n\n\n RSVP for Blueprints session #7 \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n $75.00 \n Tickets Available \n\n \n \n \n \n Blueprints For Registration 9.11.26 quantity \n - \n +\nYour browser must support JavaScript in order to purchase ticket(s).\n\n\n\n \n \n \n Attendee Information #1\n \n \n \n First Name:\n *\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Last Name:\n *\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n AIA Designation:\n *\n \n \n AIA\n Assoc. AIA\n FAIA\n Allied Member\n Non-Member\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Firm/Organization:\n *\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Email Address:\n *\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Privacy Preference: \n \n \n Opt-out from being displayed in the public list of attendees. \n \n \n \n\n\n\n Buy Ticket Now\n\n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Professional Development Sponsors\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Dickey Sponsor \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n\n \n\n\n Wood Sponsors \n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n Ossipoff Sponsors \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n Preis Sponsors URL:https://www.aiahonolulu.org/event/blueprints-session-8/ LOCATION:AIA Honolulu Center for Architecture\, 828 Fort Street Mall\, Suite 100\, Honolulu\, HI\, 96813\, United States CATEGORIES: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:20261109T080000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20261109T150000 DTSTAMP:20260813T014538Z CREATED:20260715T023639Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260813T014538Z UID:10001370-1794211200-1794236400@www.aiahonolulu.org SUMMARY:Teacher Training Workshop DESCRIPTION:Blueprints for Leadership: A Series of Workshops (2 LUs) \n\n Empowering Architects at Every Stage of Their Career \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n 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 opportunities. \n\n\n\n \n\n Whether you're just starting out or looking to refine your leadership toolkit\, these sessions are crafted to support your growth. Attend one or attend them all-each workshop stands alone but together forms a comprehensive professional development experience. \n\n\n \n\n\n #7 Blueprints for Leadership: Earning a Seat at the Table \n\n Building Client Confidence Early in Your Career \n\n Client relationships aren't built only by principals and senior leaders. Every interaction with a client is an opportunity for emerging architects to demonstrate professionalism\, build confidence\, and show that they are ready to take on greater responsibility. \nIn this interactive panel discussion\, Riki Fujitani\, Executive Director of the Hawai‘i School Facilities Authority\, and Tracy Tonaki\, President of D.R. Horton Hawaii\, will share the client's perspective on what they notice—and value—in the junior- and mid-level professionals who work with them. \nModerated by Chris Hong\, AIA\, the conversation will explore how emerging architects can become more effective participants in client meetings\, ask thoughtful questions\, communicate with confidence\, and represent their firms well. Panelists will discuss the behaviors that build credibility\, common mistakes that can undermine client confidence\, and what makes a client begin to see a younger team member as someone whose ideas and judgment they value. \nParticipants will leave with practical insights into how they can become more confident and effective in client-facing situations and begin building meaningful professional relationships early in their careers. \nThings to be covered during this presentation: \n\nUnderstand what clients value and notice in junior- and mid-level architectural professionals.\nLearn how to prepare for and contribute meaningfully to client meetings rather than simply attend them.\nDevelop techniques for asking thoughtful questions\, communicating confidently\, and representing the firm professionally.\nIdentify behaviors that build credibility and demonstrate readiness for greater client-facing responsibility.\n\n\n\n Welcome Speakers \n\n Riki Fujitani | Executive Director | Hawaii School Facilities Authroity \n\n\n The Hawaii School Facilities Authority is the state agency tasked with overseeing the development\, construction\, and modernization of public school projects\, preschools\, and workforce housing on underutilized school lands. \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n Prior to leading the agency\, Riki served as the director of the auxiliary services branch within the Department of Education's Office of Facilities and Operations. \nUnder his leadership\, the SFA has focused heavily on accelerating the traditional timeline of constructing public education spaces through modernized procurement and design tools. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n Tracy Tonaki | President | D. R. Horton Inc.'s Hawaii Division \n\n\n Born and raised in Hawaii\, Tracy Tonaki leads efforts to deliver quality housing for local families. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n A licensed architect and graduate of the University of Hawaii at Manoa’s School of Architecture\, Tracy joined D.R. Horton in 2003 and played an integral role in major projects\, including the vision and development of Hoʻopili\, the state's largest active master-planned community. \nWhen she assumed her presidential role in 2021\, she made history as the first woman and fourth person to lead the Hawaii division in the company's 53-year history. \n\n\n\n \n\n Moderator\nChris Hong\, AIA | Principal | Chris Hong Design\, LLC \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n Chris Hong oversees projects ranging from commercial\, institutional facilities\, and healthcare architecture with a focus on project innovation\, rebranding\, sustainability\, and integrated collaboration. \nBorn and raised in Honolulu\, Mr. Hong currently heads the Honolulu office of MKThink after spending time as an Associate at Group 70 International and NBBJ Seattle. He is a resolute mentor with 18+ years of volunteer service to his profession. \n\n\n\n \n\n DATE: Friday\, September 11\nTIME: Workshop: 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM | Pau Hana: 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM\nWHERE: Center for Architecture\, 828 Fort Street Mall\, Suite 100\, Honolulu\nCOST: $75 (Includes workshop and Pau Hana networking)\nCEU: 2 AIA/CES LUs \nPARKING: Click here for parking suggestions \n\n\n \n\n\n RSVP for Blueprints session #7 \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n $75.00 \n Tickets Available \n\n \n \n \n \n Blueprints For Registration 9.11.26 quantity \n - \n +\nYour browser must support JavaScript in order to purchase ticket(s).\n\n\n\n \n \n \n Attendee Information #1\n \n \n \n First Name:\n *\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Last Name:\n *\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n AIA Designation:\n *\n \n \n AIA\n Assoc. AIA\n FAIA\n Allied Member\n Non-Member\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Firm/Organization:\n *\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Email Address:\n *\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Privacy Preference: \n \n \n Opt-out from being displayed in the public list of attendees. \n \n \n \n\n\n\n Buy Ticket Now\n\n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Professional Development Sponsors\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Dickey Sponsor \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n\n \n\n\n Wood Sponsors \n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n Ossipoff Sponsors \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n Preis Sponsors 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:20261110T080000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20261110T150000 DTSTAMP:20260813T014624Z CREATED:20260813T014624Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260813T014624Z UID:10001414-1794297600-1794322800@www.aiahonolulu.org SUMMARY:Teacher Training Workshop DESCRIPTION:Blueprints for Leadership: A Series of Workshops (2 LUs) \n\n Empowering Architects at Every Stage of Their Career \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n 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 opportunities. \n\n\n\n \n\n Whether you're just starting out or looking to refine your leadership toolkit\, these sessions are crafted to support your growth. Attend one or attend them all-each workshop stands alone but together forms a comprehensive professional development experience. \n\n\n \n\n\n #7 Blueprints for Leadership: Earning a Seat at the Table \n\n Building Client Confidence Early in Your Career \n\n Client relationships aren't built only by principals and senior leaders. Every interaction with a client is an opportunity for emerging architects to demonstrate professionalism\, build confidence\, and show that they are ready to take on greater responsibility. \nIn this interactive panel discussion\, Riki Fujitani\, Executive Director of the Hawai‘i School Facilities Authority\, and Tracy Tonaki\, President of D.R. Horton Hawaii\, will share the client's perspective on what they notice—and value—in the junior- and mid-level professionals who work with them. \nModerated by Chris Hong\, AIA\, the conversation will explore how emerging architects can become more effective participants in client meetings\, ask thoughtful questions\, communicate with confidence\, and represent their firms well. Panelists will discuss the behaviors that build credibility\, common mistakes that can undermine client confidence\, and what makes a client begin to see a younger team member as someone whose ideas and judgment they value. \nParticipants will leave with practical insights into how they can become more confident and effective in client-facing situations and begin building meaningful professional relationships early in their careers. \nThings to be covered during this presentation: \n\nUnderstand what clients value and notice in junior- and mid-level architectural professionals.\nLearn how to prepare for and contribute meaningfully to client meetings rather than simply attend them.\nDevelop techniques for asking thoughtful questions\, communicating confidently\, and representing the firm professionally.\nIdentify behaviors that build credibility and demonstrate readiness for greater client-facing responsibility.\n\n\n\n Welcome Speakers \n\n Riki Fujitani | Executive Director | Hawaii School Facilities Authroity \n\n\n The Hawaii School Facilities Authority is the state agency tasked with overseeing the development\, construction\, and modernization of public school projects\, preschools\, and workforce housing on underutilized school lands. \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n Prior to leading the agency\, Riki served as the director of the auxiliary services branch within the Department of Education's Office of Facilities and Operations. \nUnder his leadership\, the SFA has focused heavily on accelerating the traditional timeline of constructing public education spaces through modernized procurement and design tools. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n Tracy Tonaki | President | D. R. Horton Inc.'s Hawaii Division \n\n\n Born and raised in Hawaii\, Tracy Tonaki leads efforts to deliver quality housing for local families. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n A licensed architect and graduate of the University of Hawaii at Manoa’s School of Architecture\, Tracy joined D.R. Horton in 2003 and played an integral role in major projects\, including the vision and development of Hoʻopili\, the state's largest active master-planned community. \nWhen she assumed her presidential role in 2021\, she made history as the first woman and fourth person to lead the Hawaii division in the company's 53-year history. \n\n\n\n \n\n Moderator\nChris Hong\, AIA | Principal | Chris Hong Design\, LLC \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n Chris Hong oversees projects ranging from commercial\, institutional facilities\, and healthcare architecture with a focus on project innovation\, rebranding\, sustainability\, and integrated collaboration. \nBorn and raised in Honolulu\, Mr. Hong currently heads the Honolulu office of MKThink after spending time as an Associate at Group 70 International and NBBJ Seattle. He is a resolute mentor with 18+ years of volunteer service to his profession. \n\n\n\n \n\n DATE: Friday\, September 11\nTIME: Workshop: 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM | Pau Hana: 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM\nWHERE: Center for Architecture\, 828 Fort Street Mall\, Suite 100\, Honolulu\nCOST: $75 (Includes workshop and Pau Hana networking)\nCEU: 2 AIA/CES LUs \nPARKING: Click here for parking suggestions \n\n\n \n\n\n RSVP for Blueprints session #7 \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n $75.00 \n Tickets Available \n\n \n \n \n \n Blueprints For Registration 9.11.26 quantity \n - \n +\nYour browser must support JavaScript in order to purchase ticket(s).\n\n\n\n \n \n \n Attendee Information #1\n \n \n \n First Name:\n *\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Last Name:\n *\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n AIA Designation:\n *\n \n \n AIA\n Assoc. AIA\n FAIA\n Allied Member\n Non-Member\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Firm/Organization:\n *\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Email Address:\n *\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Privacy Preference: \n \n \n Opt-out from being displayed in the public list of attendees. \n \n \n \n\n\n\n Buy Ticket Now\n\n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Professional Development Sponsors\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Dickey Sponsor \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n\n \n\n\n Wood Sponsors \n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n Ossipoff Sponsors \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n Preis Sponsors URL:https://www.aiahonolulu.org/event/teacher-training-workshop/ 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:20261110T173000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20261110T190000 DTSTAMP:20261015T001317Z CREATED:20261014T012005Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261015T001317Z UID:10001468-1794331800-1794337200@www.aiahonolulu.org SUMMARY:5x5x5 Mentorship Program Pau Hana DESCRIPTION:Blueprints for Leadership: A Series of Workshops (2 LUs) \n\n Empowering Architects at Every Stage of Their Career \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n 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 opportunities. \n\n\n\n \n\n Whether you're just starting out or looking to refine your leadership toolkit\, these sessions are crafted to support your growth. Attend one or attend them all-each workshop stands alone but together forms a comprehensive professional development experience. \n\n\n \n\n\n #7 Blueprints for Leadership: Earning a Seat at the Table \n\n Building Client Confidence Early in Your Career \n\n Client relationships aren't built only by principals and senior leaders. Every interaction with a client is an opportunity for emerging architects to demonstrate professionalism\, build confidence\, and show that they are ready to take on greater responsibility. \nIn this interactive panel discussion\, Riki Fujitani\, Executive Director of the Hawai‘i School Facilities Authority\, and Tracy Tonaki\, President of D.R. Horton Hawaii\, will share the client's perspective on what they notice—and value—in the junior- and mid-level professionals who work with them. \nModerated by Chris Hong\, AIA\, the conversation will explore how emerging architects can become more effective participants in client meetings\, ask thoughtful questions\, communicate with confidence\, and represent their firms well. Panelists will discuss the behaviors that build credibility\, common mistakes that can undermine client confidence\, and what makes a client begin to see a younger team member as someone whose ideas and judgment they value. \nParticipants will leave with practical insights into how they can become more confident and effective in client-facing situations and begin building meaningful professional relationships early in their careers. \nThings to be covered during this presentation: \n\nUnderstand what clients value and notice in junior- and mid-level architectural professionals.\nLearn how to prepare for and contribute meaningfully to client meetings rather than simply attend them.\nDevelop techniques for asking thoughtful questions\, communicating confidently\, and representing the firm professionally.\nIdentify behaviors that build credibility and demonstrate readiness for greater client-facing responsibility.\n\n\n\n Welcome Speakers \n\n Riki Fujitani | Executive Director | Hawaii School Facilities Authroity \n\n\n The Hawaii School Facilities Authority is the state agency tasked with overseeing the development\, construction\, and modernization of public school projects\, preschools\, and workforce housing on underutilized school lands. \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n Prior to leading the agency\, Riki served as the director of the auxiliary services branch within the Department of Education's Office of Facilities and Operations. \nUnder his leadership\, the SFA has focused heavily on accelerating the traditional timeline of constructing public education spaces through modernized procurement and design tools. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n Tracy Tonaki | President | D. R. Horton Inc.'s Hawaii Division \n\n\n Born and raised in Hawaii\, Tracy Tonaki leads efforts to deliver quality housing for local families. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n A licensed architect and graduate of the University of Hawaii at Manoa’s School of Architecture\, Tracy joined D.R. Horton in 2003 and played an integral role in major projects\, including the vision and development of Hoʻopili\, the state's largest active master-planned community. \nWhen she assumed her presidential role in 2021\, she made history as the first woman and fourth person to lead the Hawaii division in the company's 53-year history. \n\n\n\n \n\n Moderator\nChris Hong\, AIA | Principal | Chris Hong Design\, LLC \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n Chris Hong oversees projects ranging from commercial\, institutional facilities\, and healthcare architecture with a focus on project innovation\, rebranding\, sustainability\, and integrated collaboration. \nBorn and raised in Honolulu\, Mr. Hong currently heads the Honolulu office of MKThink after spending time as an Associate at Group 70 International and NBBJ Seattle. He is a resolute mentor with 18+ years of volunteer service to his profession. \n\n\n\n \n\n DATE: Friday\, September 11\nTIME: Workshop: 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM | Pau Hana: 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM\nWHERE: Center for Architecture\, 828 Fort Street Mall\, Suite 100\, Honolulu\nCOST: $75 (Includes workshop and Pau Hana networking)\nCEU: 2 AIA/CES LUs \nPARKING: Click here for parking suggestions \n\n\n \n\n\n RSVP for Blueprints session #7 \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n $75.00 \n Tickets Available \n\n \n \n \n \n Blueprints For Registration 9.11.26 quantity \n - \n +\nYour browser must support JavaScript in order to purchase ticket(s).\n\n\n\n \n \n \n Attendee Information #1\n \n \n \n First Name:\n *\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Last Name:\n *\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n AIA Designation:\n *\n \n \n AIA\n Assoc. AIA\n FAIA\n Allied Member\n Non-Member\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Firm/Organization:\n *\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Email Address:\n *\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Privacy Preference: \n \n \n Opt-out from being displayed in the public list of attendees. \n \n \n \n\n\n\n Buy Ticket Now\n\n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Professional Development Sponsors\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Dickey Sponsor \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n\n \n\n\n Wood Sponsors \n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n Ossipoff Sponsors \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n Preis Sponsors URL:https://www.aiahonolulu.org/event/5x5x5-mentorship-program-pau-hana-2/ LOCATION:AIA Honolulu Center for Architecture\, 828 Fort Street Mall\, Suite 100\, Honolulu\, HI\, 96813\, United States CATEGORIES:Professional Development,YAF 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:20261117T170000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20261117T190000 DTSTAMP:20261110T204132Z CREATED:20260803T211334Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261110T204132Z UID:10001391-1794934800-1794942000@www.aiahonolulu.org SUMMARY:ʻŌlauniu at Kapālama Kai Site Tour DESCRIPTION:Blueprints for Leadership: A Series of Workshops (2 LUs) \n\n Empowering Architects at Every Stage of Their Career \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n 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 opportunities. \n\n\n\n \n\n Whether you're just starting out or looking to refine your leadership toolkit\, these sessions are crafted to support your growth. Attend one or attend them all-each workshop stands alone but together forms a comprehensive professional development experience. \n\n\n \n\n\n #7 Blueprints for Leadership: Earning a Seat at the Table \n\n Building Client Confidence Early in Your Career \n\n Client relationships aren't built only by principals and senior leaders. Every interaction with a client is an opportunity for emerging architects to demonstrate professionalism\, build confidence\, and show that they are ready to take on greater responsibility. \nIn this interactive panel discussion\, Riki Fujitani\, Executive Director of the Hawai‘i School Facilities Authority\, and Tracy Tonaki\, President of D.R. Horton Hawaii\, will share the client's perspective on what they notice—and value—in the junior- and mid-level professionals who work with them. \nModerated by Chris Hong\, AIA\, the conversation will explore how emerging architects can become more effective participants in client meetings\, ask thoughtful questions\, communicate with confidence\, and represent their firms well. Panelists will discuss the behaviors that build credibility\, common mistakes that can undermine client confidence\, and what makes a client begin to see a younger team member as someone whose ideas and judgment they value. \nParticipants will leave with practical insights into how they can become more confident and effective in client-facing situations and begin building meaningful professional relationships early in their careers. \nThings to be covered during this presentation: \n\nUnderstand what clients value and notice in junior- and mid-level architectural professionals.\nLearn how to prepare for and contribute meaningfully to client meetings rather than simply attend them.\nDevelop techniques for asking thoughtful questions\, communicating confidently\, and representing the firm professionally.\nIdentify behaviors that build credibility and demonstrate readiness for greater client-facing responsibility.\n\n\n\n Welcome Speakers \n\n Riki Fujitani | Executive Director | Hawaii School Facilities Authroity \n\n\n The Hawaii School Facilities Authority is the state agency tasked with overseeing the development\, construction\, and modernization of public school projects\, preschools\, and workforce housing on underutilized school lands. \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n Prior to leading the agency\, Riki served as the director of the auxiliary services branch within the Department of Education's Office of Facilities and Operations. \nUnder his leadership\, the SFA has focused heavily on accelerating the traditional timeline of constructing public education spaces through modernized procurement and design tools. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n Tracy Tonaki | President | D. R. Horton Inc.'s Hawaii Division \n\n\n Born and raised in Hawaii\, Tracy Tonaki leads efforts to deliver quality housing for local families. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n A licensed architect and graduate of the University of Hawaii at Manoa’s School of Architecture\, Tracy joined D.R. Horton in 2003 and played an integral role in major projects\, including the vision and development of Hoʻopili\, the state's largest active master-planned community. \nWhen she assumed her presidential role in 2021\, she made history as the first woman and fourth person to lead the Hawaii division in the company's 53-year history. \n\n\n\n \n\n Moderator\nChris Hong\, AIA | Principal | Chris Hong Design\, LLC \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n Chris Hong oversees projects ranging from commercial\, institutional facilities\, and healthcare architecture with a focus on project innovation\, rebranding\, sustainability\, and integrated collaboration. \nBorn and raised in Honolulu\, Mr. Hong currently heads the Honolulu office of MKThink after spending time as an Associate at Group 70 International and NBBJ Seattle. He is a resolute mentor with 18+ years of volunteer service to his profession. \n\n\n\n \n\n DATE: Friday\, September 11\nTIME: Workshop: 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM | Pau Hana: 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM\nWHERE: Center for Architecture\, 828 Fort Street Mall\, Suite 100\, Honolulu\nCOST: $75 (Includes workshop and Pau Hana networking)\nCEU: 2 AIA/CES LUs \nPARKING: Click here for parking suggestions \n\n\n \n\n\n RSVP for Blueprints session #7 \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n $75.00 \n Tickets Available \n\n \n \n \n \n Blueprints For Registration 9.11.26 quantity \n - \n +\nYour browser must support JavaScript in order to purchase ticket(s).\n\n\n\n \n \n \n Attendee Information #1\n \n \n \n First Name:\n *\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Last Name:\n *\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n AIA Designation:\n *\n \n \n AIA\n Assoc. AIA\n FAIA\n Allied Member\n Non-Member\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Firm/Organization:\n *\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Email Address:\n *\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Privacy Preference: \n \n \n Opt-out from being displayed in the public list of attendees. \n \n \n \n\n\n\n Buy Ticket Now\n\n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Professional Development Sponsors\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Dickey Sponsor \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n\n \n\n\n Wood Sponsors \n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n Ossipoff Sponsors \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n Preis Sponsors URL:https://www.aiahonolulu.org/event/olauniu-site-tour/ LOCATION:HI CATEGORIES:EPD,Professional Development END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20261123T170000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20261123T183000 DTSTAMP:20261110T190825Z CREATED:20260923T003018Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261110T190825Z UID:10001431-1795453200-1795458600@www.aiahonolulu.org SUMMARY:COTE: Building a Greener Hawaii DESCRIPTION:Blueprints for Leadership: A Series of Workshops (2 LUs) \n\n Empowering Architects at Every Stage of Their Career \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n 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 opportunities. \n\n\n\n \n\n Whether you're just starting out or looking to refine your leadership toolkit\, these sessions are crafted to support your growth. Attend one or attend them all-each workshop stands alone but together forms a comprehensive professional development experience. \n\n\n \n\n\n #7 Blueprints for Leadership: Earning a Seat at the Table \n\n Building Client Confidence Early in Your Career \n\n Client relationships aren't built only by principals and senior leaders. Every interaction with a client is an opportunity for emerging architects to demonstrate professionalism\, build confidence\, and show that they are ready to take on greater responsibility. \nIn this interactive panel discussion\, Riki Fujitani\, Executive Director of the Hawai‘i School Facilities Authority\, and Tracy Tonaki\, President of D.R. Horton Hawaii\, will share the client's perspective on what they notice—and value—in the junior- and mid-level professionals who work with them. \nModerated by Chris Hong\, AIA\, the conversation will explore how emerging architects can become more effective participants in client meetings\, ask thoughtful questions\, communicate with confidence\, and represent their firms well. Panelists will discuss the behaviors that build credibility\, common mistakes that can undermine client confidence\, and what makes a client begin to see a younger team member as someone whose ideas and judgment they value. \nParticipants will leave with practical insights into how they can become more confident and effective in client-facing situations and begin building meaningful professional relationships early in their careers. \nThings to be covered during this presentation: \n\nUnderstand what clients value and notice in junior- and mid-level architectural professionals.\nLearn how to prepare for and contribute meaningfully to client meetings rather than simply attend them.\nDevelop techniques for asking thoughtful questions\, communicating confidently\, and representing the firm professionally.\nIdentify behaviors that build credibility and demonstrate readiness for greater client-facing responsibility.\n\n\n\n Welcome Speakers \n\n Riki Fujitani | Executive Director | Hawaii School Facilities Authroity \n\n\n The Hawaii School Facilities Authority is the state agency tasked with overseeing the development\, construction\, and modernization of public school projects\, preschools\, and workforce housing on underutilized school lands. \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n Prior to leading the agency\, Riki served as the director of the auxiliary services branch within the Department of Education's Office of Facilities and Operations. \nUnder his leadership\, the SFA has focused heavily on accelerating the traditional timeline of constructing public education spaces through modernized procurement and design tools. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n Tracy Tonaki | President | D. R. Horton Inc.'s Hawaii Division \n\n\n Born and raised in Hawaii\, Tracy Tonaki leads efforts to deliver quality housing for local families. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n A licensed architect and graduate of the University of Hawaii at Manoa’s School of Architecture\, Tracy joined D.R. Horton in 2003 and played an integral role in major projects\, including the vision and development of Hoʻopili\, the state's largest active master-planned community. \nWhen she assumed her presidential role in 2021\, she made history as the first woman and fourth person to lead the Hawaii division in the company's 53-year history. \n\n\n\n \n\n Moderator\nChris Hong\, AIA | Principal | Chris Hong Design\, LLC \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n Chris Hong oversees projects ranging from commercial\, institutional facilities\, and healthcare architecture with a focus on project innovation\, rebranding\, sustainability\, and integrated collaboration. \nBorn and raised in Honolulu\, Mr. Hong currently heads the Honolulu office of MKThink after spending time as an Associate at Group 70 International and NBBJ Seattle. He is a resolute mentor with 18+ years of volunteer service to his profession. \n\n\n\n \n\n DATE: Friday\, September 11\nTIME: Workshop: 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM | Pau Hana: 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM\nWHERE: Center for Architecture\, 828 Fort Street Mall\, Suite 100\, Honolulu\nCOST: $75 (Includes workshop and Pau Hana networking)\nCEU: 2 AIA/CES LUs \nPARKING: Click here for parking suggestions \n\n\n \n\n\n RSVP for Blueprints session #7 \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n $75.00 \n Tickets Available \n\n \n \n \n \n Blueprints For Registration 9.11.26 quantity \n - \n +\nYour browser must support JavaScript in order to purchase ticket(s).\n\n\n\n \n \n \n Attendee Information #1\n \n \n \n First Name:\n *\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Last Name:\n *\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n AIA Designation:\n *\n \n \n AIA\n Assoc. AIA\n FAIA\n Allied Member\n Non-Member\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Firm/Organization:\n *\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Email Address:\n *\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Privacy Preference: \n \n \n Opt-out from being displayed in the public list of attendees. \n \n \n \n\n\n\n Buy Ticket Now\n\n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Professional Development Sponsors\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Dickey Sponsor \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n\n \n\n\n Wood Sponsors \n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n Ossipoff Sponsors \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n Preis Sponsors URL:https://www.aiahonolulu.org/event/cote-building-a-greener-hawaii-11-23-26/ LOCATION:AIA Honolulu Center for Architecture\, 828 Fort Street Mall\, Suite 100\, Honolulu\, HI\, 96813\, United States CATEGORIES: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:20261222T120000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20261222T130000 DTSTAMP:20260311T212927Z CREATED:20260311T212927Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T212927Z UID:10001291-1797940800-1797944400@www.aiahonolulu.org SUMMARY:Small Firm Exchange: Construction Drawing sharing DESCRIPTION:Blueprints for Leadership: A Series of Workshops (2 LUs) \n\n Empowering Architects at Every Stage of Their Career \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n 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 opportunities. \n\n\n\n \n\n Whether you're just starting out or looking to refine your leadership toolkit\, these sessions are crafted to support your growth. Attend one or attend them all-each workshop stands alone but together forms a comprehensive professional development experience. \n\n\n \n\n\n #7 Blueprints for Leadership: Earning a Seat at the Table \n\n Building Client Confidence Early in Your Career \n\n Client relationships aren't built only by principals and senior leaders. Every interaction with a client is an opportunity for emerging architects to demonstrate professionalism\, build confidence\, and show that they are ready to take on greater responsibility. \nIn this interactive panel discussion\, Riki Fujitani\, Executive Director of the Hawai‘i School Facilities Authority\, and Tracy Tonaki\, President of D.R. Horton Hawaii\, will share the client's perspective on what they notice—and value—in the junior- and mid-level professionals who work with them. \nModerated by Chris Hong\, AIA\, the conversation will explore how emerging architects can become more effective participants in client meetings\, ask thoughtful questions\, communicate with confidence\, and represent their firms well. Panelists will discuss the behaviors that build credibility\, common mistakes that can undermine client confidence\, and what makes a client begin to see a younger team member as someone whose ideas and judgment they value. \nParticipants will leave with practical insights into how they can become more confident and effective in client-facing situations and begin building meaningful professional relationships early in their careers. \nThings to be covered during this presentation: \n\nUnderstand what clients value and notice in junior- and mid-level architectural professionals.\nLearn how to prepare for and contribute meaningfully to client meetings rather than simply attend them.\nDevelop techniques for asking thoughtful questions\, communicating confidently\, and representing the firm professionally.\nIdentify behaviors that build credibility and demonstrate readiness for greater client-facing responsibility.\n\n\n\n Welcome Speakers \n\n Riki Fujitani | Executive Director | Hawaii School Facilities Authroity \n\n\n The Hawaii School Facilities Authority is the state agency tasked with overseeing the development\, construction\, and modernization of public school projects\, preschools\, and workforce housing on underutilized school lands. \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n Prior to leading the agency\, Riki served as the director of the auxiliary services branch within the Department of Education's Office of Facilities and Operations. \nUnder his leadership\, the SFA has focused heavily on accelerating the traditional timeline of constructing public education spaces through modernized procurement and design tools. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n Tracy Tonaki | President | D. R. Horton Inc.'s Hawaii Division \n\n\n Born and raised in Hawaii\, Tracy Tonaki leads efforts to deliver quality housing for local families. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n A licensed architect and graduate of the University of Hawaii at Manoa’s School of Architecture\, Tracy joined D.R. Horton in 2003 and played an integral role in major projects\, including the vision and development of Hoʻopili\, the state's largest active master-planned community. \nWhen she assumed her presidential role in 2021\, she made history as the first woman and fourth person to lead the Hawaii division in the company's 53-year history. \n\n\n\n \n\n Moderator\nChris Hong\, AIA | Principal | Chris Hong Design\, LLC \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n Chris Hong oversees projects ranging from commercial\, institutional facilities\, and healthcare architecture with a focus on project innovation\, rebranding\, sustainability\, and integrated collaboration. \nBorn and raised in Honolulu\, Mr. Hong currently heads the Honolulu office of MKThink after spending time as an Associate at Group 70 International and NBBJ Seattle. He is a resolute mentor with 18+ years of volunteer service to his profession. \n\n\n\n \n\n DATE: Friday\, September 11\nTIME: Workshop: 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM | Pau Hana: 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM\nWHERE: Center for Architecture\, 828 Fort Street Mall\, Suite 100\, Honolulu\nCOST: $75 (Includes workshop and Pau Hana networking)\nCEU: 2 AIA/CES LUs \nPARKING: Click here for parking suggestions \n\n\n \n\n\n RSVP for Blueprints session #7 \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n $75.00 \n Tickets Available \n\n \n \n \n \n Blueprints For Registration 9.11.26 quantity \n - \n +\nYour browser must support JavaScript in order to purchase ticket(s).\n\n\n\n \n \n \n Attendee Information #1\n \n \n \n First Name:\n *\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Last Name:\n *\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n AIA Designation:\n *\n \n \n AIA\n Assoc. AIA\n FAIA\n Allied Member\n Non-Member\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Firm/Organization:\n *\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Email Address:\n *\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Privacy Preference: \n \n \n Opt-out from being displayed in the public list of attendees. \n \n \n \n\n\n\n Buy Ticket Now\n\n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Professional Development Sponsors\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Dickey Sponsor \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n\n \n\n\n Wood Sponsors \n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n Ossipoff Sponsors \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n Preis Sponsors URL:https://www.aiahonolulu.org/event/12-22-26/ LOCATION:Virtual (Zoom) CATEGORIES:Professional Development END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20271013 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20271014 DTSTAMP:20261029T233031Z CREATED:20261029T233031Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261029T233031Z UID:10001482-1823385600-1823471999@www.aiahonolulu.org SUMMARY:2027 PBX Hawaii DESCRIPTION:Blueprints for Leadership: A Series of Workshops (2 LUs) \n\n Empowering Architects at Every Stage of Their Career \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n 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 opportunities. \n\n\n\n \n\n Whether you're just starting out or looking to refine your leadership toolkit\, these sessions are crafted to support your growth. Attend one or attend them all-each workshop stands alone but together forms a comprehensive professional development experience. \n\n\n \n\n\n #7 Blueprints for Leadership: Earning a Seat at the Table \n\n Building Client Confidence Early in Your Career \n\n Client relationships aren't built only by principals and senior leaders. Every interaction with a client is an opportunity for emerging architects to demonstrate professionalism\, build confidence\, and show that they are ready to take on greater responsibility. \nIn this interactive panel discussion\, Riki Fujitani\, Executive Director of the Hawai‘i School Facilities Authority\, and Tracy Tonaki\, President of D.R. Horton Hawaii\, will share the client's perspective on what they notice—and value—in the junior- and mid-level professionals who work with them. \nModerated by Chris Hong\, AIA\, the conversation will explore how emerging architects can become more effective participants in client meetings\, ask thoughtful questions\, communicate with confidence\, and represent their firms well. Panelists will discuss the behaviors that build credibility\, common mistakes that can undermine client confidence\, and what makes a client begin to see a younger team member as someone whose ideas and judgment they value. \nParticipants will leave with practical insights into how they can become more confident and effective in client-facing situations and begin building meaningful professional relationships early in their careers. \nThings to be covered during this presentation: \n\nUnderstand what clients value and notice in junior- and mid-level architectural professionals.\nLearn how to prepare for and contribute meaningfully to client meetings rather than simply attend them.\nDevelop techniques for asking thoughtful questions\, communicating confidently\, and representing the firm professionally.\nIdentify behaviors that build credibility and demonstrate readiness for greater client-facing responsibility.\n\n\n\n Welcome Speakers \n\n Riki Fujitani | Executive Director | Hawaii School Facilities Authroity \n\n\n The Hawaii School Facilities Authority is the state agency tasked with overseeing the development\, construction\, and modernization of public school projects\, preschools\, and workforce housing on underutilized school lands. \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n Prior to leading the agency\, Riki served as the director of the auxiliary services branch within the Department of Education's Office of Facilities and Operations. \nUnder his leadership\, the SFA has focused heavily on accelerating the traditional timeline of constructing public education spaces through modernized procurement and design tools. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n Tracy Tonaki | President | D. R. Horton Inc.'s Hawaii Division \n\n\n Born and raised in Hawaii\, Tracy Tonaki leads efforts to deliver quality housing for local families. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n A licensed architect and graduate of the University of Hawaii at Manoa’s School of Architecture\, Tracy joined D.R. Horton in 2003 and played an integral role in major projects\, including the vision and development of Hoʻopili\, the state's largest active master-planned community. \nWhen she assumed her presidential role in 2021\, she made history as the first woman and fourth person to lead the Hawaii division in the company's 53-year history. \n\n\n\n \n\n Moderator\nChris Hong\, AIA | Principal | Chris Hong Design\, LLC \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n Chris Hong oversees projects ranging from commercial\, institutional facilities\, and healthcare architecture with a focus on project innovation\, rebranding\, sustainability\, and integrated collaboration. \nBorn and raised in Honolulu\, Mr. Hong currently heads the Honolulu office of MKThink after spending time as an Associate at Group 70 International and NBBJ Seattle. He is a resolute mentor with 18+ years of volunteer service to his profession. \n\n\n\n \n\n DATE: Friday\, September 11\nTIME: Workshop: 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM | Pau Hana: 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM\nWHERE: Center for Architecture\, 828 Fort Street Mall\, Suite 100\, Honolulu\nCOST: $75 (Includes workshop and Pau Hana networking)\nCEU: 2 AIA/CES LUs \nPARKING: Click here for parking suggestions \n\n\n \n\n\n RSVP for Blueprints session #7 \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n $75.00 \n Tickets Available \n\n \n \n \n \n Blueprints For Registration 9.11.26 quantity \n - \n +\nYour browser must support JavaScript in order to purchase ticket(s).\n\n\n\n \n \n \n Attendee Information #1\n \n \n \n First Name:\n *\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Last Name:\n *\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n AIA Designation:\n *\n \n \n AIA\n Assoc. AIA\n FAIA\n Allied Member\n Non-Member\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Firm/Organization:\n *\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Email Address:\n *\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Privacy Preference: \n \n \n Opt-out from being displayed in the public list of attendees. \n \n \n \n\n\n\n Buy Ticket Now\n\n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Professional Development Sponsors\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Dickey Sponsor \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n\n \n\n\n Wood Sponsors \n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n Ossipoff Sponsors \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n Preis Sponsors URL:https://www.aiahonolulu.org/event/2027-pbx-hawaii/ LOCATION:Blaisedell Center\, 777 Ward Ave\, Honolulu\, HI\, 96814\, United States CATEGORIES:Networking,Professional Development GEO:21.299524;-157.8506445 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Blaisedell Center 777 Ward Ave Honolulu HI 96814 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=777 Ward Ave:geo:-157.8506445,21.299524 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR