Share Your Input on Kauaʻi Bill 2998 and WUI! A recent Civil Beat article discusses Kauaʻi Bill 2998, a proposed Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) ordinance that would require newly constructed homes to include fire-resistant building and landscaping features. The bill was developed in response to increasing wildfire risks across Hawaiʻi and incorporates lessons learned from ... 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
Emerging Professional Mentorship Program - Lineage Things I Wish I Knew Earlier in My Career Featuring Dwight Mitsunaga, FAIA Join us for the inaugural session of AIA Honolulu's Emerging Professional Mentorship Program - Lineage, a new series designed to connect emerging professionals with respected leaders in Hawaii's architecture community through candid conversation and shared experiences. ... 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
