21st Annual CANstruction Competition Theme: CANtennial: Design of the Decades! In honor of AIA Hawai'i's 100th anniversary, the 2026 Canstruction® theme invites teams to celebrate a century of creativity, culture, and design. CANtennial: Designs of the Decades challenges each team to bring an assigned decade to life by reimagining an iconic object, place, movement, or moment ... Read more
Stronger by Design - The Workforce Behind Mass Timber Explore the advancements in mass timber, sustainable construction, and innovative building systems. Hawaii Carpenters Apprenticeship & Training Fund, in partnership with the Hawaii Regional Council of Carpenters, Pacific Resource Partnership, and Woodworks, are honored to cordially invite you to our inaugural 2026 Hawaii Carpenters Mass Timber ... Read more
The AIA Hawaii State Council Codes Committee will systematically review changes between the 2021 and 2024 International Building Code (IBC), Chapters 1 through 10, with a focus on identifying, evaluating, and recommending amendments appropriate for adoption in Hawaii. The sessions will incorporate comparison with amendments adopted by other jurisdictions to inform context-sensitive and resilient code ... Read more
Talk Story with the Mayor In-Person Event at the CFA | 1.0 HSW | Free for AIA Join AIA Honolulu for an update on the City & County of Honolulu. This annual event, "Talk Story with the Mayor," invites AIA Honolulu members and affiliates to engage in a meaningful dialogue with Mayor Rick Blangiardi about ... Read more
OPEN STUDY SESSION: Site design (1 HSW) Sun, Wind, Light, and more! After the session, stick around to ask questions about professional development or the AREs from two local Architects and meet others taking the next step in their careers. DATE: Thursday, September 17 TIME: 5:30pm - 6:30pm HST WHERE: Center for Architecture CEU: This qualifies ... Read more
AIA Honolulu Architectural Walking Tour of Chinatown AIA Honolulu is excited to introduce our new historic architectural tour of Honoluluʻs Chinatown, focusing on the unique style, materials, and relationships of the buildings in that district. Tour Groups: Tour groups must be between 4-14 people to take place. Advanced reservations are required. If less than 4 people ... Read more
Small Firm Exchange (SFx) The Small Firm Exchange will meet monthly every fourth Tuesday from 12pm - 1pm, unless noted. SFX focuses on engaging small firms to support the professional and business development, leadership, and growth of the many members of existing and aspiring small practices throughout the chapter. RSVP: RSVP for the SFx meeting below.
Pam Chambers: Book Launch (Program Space)
Goodwill Board Meeting
The AIA Hawaii State Council Codes Committee will systematically review changes between the 2021 and 2024 International Building Code (IBC), Chapters 1 through 10, with a focus on identifying, evaluating, and recommending amendments appropriate for adoption in Hawaii. The sessions will incorporate comparison with amendments adopted by other jurisdictions to inform context-sensitive and resilient code ... Read more
AIA Honolulu Architectural Walking Tour of Downtown The Architectural Walking Tour of Downtown Honolulu is a rare treat for residents and visitors to explore the area through the eyes of an architect or architectural historian. Each tour provides architectural and historical insights about the fascinating buildings in Honolulu's downtown and Capitol District. Tour Groups: Tour groups ... Read more
Designing Conversations: AIA Hawai'i Book Club (2 HSWs) Each quarter, we'll gather around a book tangential to architecture-think design, culture, place, history, climate, or the forces that shape the built environment in unexpected ways. The event features a compelling guest speaker who will draw out the book's big ideas and connect them to practice in ... Read more
Goodwill Board Meeting
AIA Honolulu Firm Crawl (Open House) Have you ever wondered what goes on inside an architect's office? On this First Friday, you can visit several design firms throughout Honolulu during this open house. Learn more about architectural design, interior design, planning, landscape design and meet the people shaping Hawai'i's built environment during this annual tradition that is ... Read more
