BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//AIA Honolulu - ECPv6.18.0//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:20261022T073000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20261022T093000 DTSTAMP:20260615T213226Z CREATED:20260615T213226Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260615T213226Z UID:10001351-1792654200-1792661400@www.aiahonolulu.org SUMMARY:Private Event DESCRIPTION:Goodwill Hawaii URL:https://www.aiahonolulu.org/event/private-event-38/ LOCATION:AIA Honolulu Center for Architecture\, 828 Fort Street Mall\, Suite 100\, Honolulu\, HI\, 96813\, United States CATEGORIES:Private Event 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:20261021T100000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20261021T110000 DTSTAMP:20260930T052034Z CREATED:20251230T195253Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260930T052034Z UID:10001204-1792576800-1792580400@www.aiahonolulu.org SUMMARY:Annual Meeting DESCRIPTION:2026 AIA Honolulu Annual\nBusiness Meeting & Elections\n Wednesday Oct 21 | 10am-11am\nNeal S. Blaisdell Center | Room TBA\nOur Annual Business Meeting is held during PBX Hawaii. \n ~ And add our Annual Business Meeting to Your Agenda ~ \nAll active AIA Honolulu members for 2026 are encouraged to attend.\n10% of the membership must be present to vote.\n \n Register Here for PBX\n \n COME HEAR CHAPTER UPDATES FROM OUR LEADERSHIP\n& VOTE FOR OPEN BOARD & STATE COUNCIL POSITION.\nStay tuned for Business Meeting Notice and Candidate Information. \n Meeting Agenda: 10:00 am: Annual Business Meeting Begins \n\nCall to Order & Welcome\nVerification of Quorum\nApproval of Agenda & 2025 Annual Meeting Minutes\nProposed Amendments of Chapter Bylaws\nElection of Officers & Directors\n\nAIA Honolulu\nAIA Hawaii State Council\n\n\nTreasurer’s Report: Andrea Aegerter\, AIA\, 2026 Treasurer\nPresidents’ Reports\n\nAIA Honolulu: Lance Hirai\, AIA\nAIA Hawaii State Council: Melanie Islam\, AIA\n\n\nIncoming President’s Remarks: Sheryl Seaman\, AIA\, 2027 President\nCommittee Spotlight\nClosing & Adjournment\n\nCandidate Statements: Stay tuned for our packet with written candidate statements from the advanced slate prepared by this year’s Nominating Committee. We will distribute this information by email and link on our website. \nSection 4.7.1. of the Chapter Bylaws also specifies that Nominating of officers and directors of this Chapter about to become vacant\, excluding public director vacancies as noted in section 6.2\, shall be made at the annual meeting from the floor. \nWho Can Vote During Our Annual Business Meeting? As stated in the Bylaws\, all AIA members and Associate AIA members in good standing for 2026\, and assigned by the Institute to this Chapter as their primary membership\, are eligible to vote at this meeting. Local allied members may attend but may not vote at this meeting. \nVote by Limited Proxy: An eligible member may vote by proxy for the limited purpose of the election of directors and officers\, provided that the members certify he/she will not be in a 25-mile radius of the meeting location at the date of the meeting. The proxy shall be executed in writing and sent to the Secretary of the Chapter prior to the meeting on October 21. You can email AIA Honolulu at contact@aiahonolulu.org and upon request you will be provided with instructions to execute your vote. URL:https://www.aiahonolulu.org/event/bod-102126/ LOCATION:Neal S. Blaisdell Center\, 777 Ward Ave\, Honolulu\, HI\, 96814\, United States CATEGORIES:BOD Meetings 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: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:PBX 2026\nJoin us at PBX Hawaiʻi\, the state’s premier construction and design trade show \nPBX Hawaiʻi is co-produced by CSI Honolulu Chapter\, AIA Honolulu\, and General\nContractors Association of Hawaii\, bringing together the strengths of these three leadingorganizations to present the state’s premier trade show for the design and construction\nindustry.\nMore than 210 exhibitor booths\, together with large equipment display areas\, provide a showcase for the latest products and services from local and national vendors. Attendees also enjoy a dynamic offering of 12 expert-led seminars with LU/HSW credits\, and opportunities to mingle and connect with industry peers throughout the day and at our popular Pau Hana Celebration. \nWe look forward to seeing you at PBX Hawaiʻi! \nEvent Details\nWhere: Neal S. Blaisdell Center\, 777 Ward Ave.\, Honolulu\, HI 96814\nWhen: Wednesday\, October 21\, 2026\nCost: General Admission – Early Bird Special $25 | After October 2nd $35\nFor more information and to register\, visit PBX Hawaiʻi. 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:20261020T173000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20261020T193000 DTSTAMP:20260723T021656Z CREATED:20260723T021656Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260723T021656Z UID:10001377-1792517400-1792524600@www.aiahonolulu.org SUMMARY:UHCDC 10-year Anniversary Exhibit Opening and Gala DESCRIPTION:UHCDC 10-year Anniversary Exhibit Opening and Gala \n Location: School of Architecture Courtyard and Haigo and Irene Shen gallery\nSchedule:\n5:30 pm Exhibit Opening\n6:00 pm Reception\n6:30 Program and Honorees\nREGISTRATION IS REQUIRED\, MORE INFORMATION TO FOLLOW.\nYou can access more information on the University of Hawaii Community Design Center Website:\nAnniversary Schedule – UHCDC URL:https://www.aiahonolulu.org/event/uhcdc-10-year-anniversary-exhibit-opening-and-gala/ LOCATION:University of Hawaii at Manoa School of Architecture\, 1899 University Ave\, Honolulu\, HI\, 96822\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events GEO:21.2997624;-157.8206567 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=University of Hawaii at Manoa School of Architecture 1899 University Ave Honolulu HI 96822 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1899 University Ave:geo:-157.8206567,21.2997624 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20261020T080000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20261020T170000 DTSTAMP:20260826T223117Z CREATED:20260826T223117Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260826T223117Z UID:10001419-1792483200-1792515600@www.aiahonolulu.org SUMMARY:Private Event DESCRIPTION:Shaw Contract URL:https://www.aiahonolulu.org/event/private-event-14/ LOCATION:AIA Honolulu Center for Architecture\, 828 Fort Street Mall\, Suite 100\, Honolulu\, HI\, 96813\, United States CATEGORIES:Private Event 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:20261019T120000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20261019T130000 DTSTAMP:20261001T202427Z CREATED:20260828T214631Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261001T202427Z UID:10001421-1792411200-1792414800@www.aiahonolulu.org SUMMARY:Lineage DESCRIPTION:Emerging ProfessionalMentorship Program – Lineage\nThings I Wish I Knew Earlier in My CareerFeaturing Bettina Mehnert\, FAIA\nJoin AIA Honolulu’s Emerging Professionals Committee for the next installment of Lineage\, a mentorship series connecting emerging professionals with Fellows and seasoned leaders in Hawaiʻi’s architecture community. \nThis session features Bettina Mehnert\, FAIA\, LEED AP\, President and CEO of AHL\, for an intimate and informal conversation about her career\, lessons learned along the way\, and her journey from young architect to leading one of Hawaiʻi’s largest architecture firms. \n\nAbout Bettina:Originally from Germany\, Bettina joined AHL in 1988 and rose through the firm to become its first female Principal\, Director\, COO\, and ultimately President and CEO. Her approach to leadership brings together architecture\, technology\, firm culture\, business strategy\, and community service. She also helped establish AHL’s 1% pro bono program\, dedicating a portion of the firm’s professional services to projects benefiting Hawaiʻi’s community. \nCentered around the recurring Lineage theme\, “Things I Wish I Knew Earlier in My Career\,” the conversation will explore Bettina’s journey while giving emerging professionals an opportunity to ask questions about career growth\, leadership\, navigating change\, firm culture\, giving back\, and finding their own path within the profession. \nSpace is intentionally limited to encourage an open and engaging conversation. \nCome ready to listen\, ask questions\, and talk story. \nWhen: Monday\, October 19\, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PMWhere: AHL\, 733 Bishop Street\, Suite 3100\, HonoluluCost: FreeMaximum Participants: 12CEU: Qualifies for 1 AIA/CES LU Parking:The Pacific Guardian Center Parking Garage is located at 739 Alakea Street Honolulu\, Hawaii 96813.Transient Rate: $4.00 per half hour or any fraction thereof \n\n\n \n \n RSVP for Lineage featuring Bettina Mehnert\n \n \n Name(Required)\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n AIA DesignationNon-memberAIAAssoc. AIAAIA MEFAIAAllied MemberHon. AffiliateFirm/OrganizationEmail(Required) URL:https://www.aiahonolulu.org/event/lineage-4/ LOCATION:AHL\, 733 Bishop St #3100\, Honolulu\, HI\, 96813\, United States CATEGORIES:EPD,Networking GEO:21.306791;-157.862838 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=AHL 733 Bishop St #3100 Honolulu HI 96813 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=733 Bishop St #3100:geo:-157.862838,21.306791 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20261017T090000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20261017T120000 DTSTAMP:20260820T193637Z CREATED:20260803T200259Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260820T193637Z UID:10001385-1792227600-1792238400@www.aiahonolulu.org SUMMARY:Architecture Month: Sketching Workshop with Steve Yuen DESCRIPTION:Architect Insight Session: Hawaiʻi's Local Wood Economy (HSW) \n\n Virtual Discussion | June 30 | 1.0 HSW \n\n How can Hawaiʻi make better use of the trees and wood materials already within our communities?\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n Join representatives from the Hawaiʻi Department of Land and Natural Resources Division of Forestry and Wildlife (DOFAW) and Unified Wood Economy (UWE) for a virtual discussion focused on gathering insight and lived experience from architects and design professionals about the opportunities and challenges surrounding local wood resources. \nUWE has been engaged by DOFAW to assess Hawaiʻi's urban wood biomass and explore pathways toward a more circular\, locally based wood economy. As part of this work\, they are seeking input from professionals across the building industry to better understand existing systems\, barriers\, and opportunities related to: \n\nSalvaged urban and near-urban trees\nReclaimed and deconstructed building materials\nLocal wood products and supply chains\nMaterial specification and procurement challenges\nOpportunities for greater use of Hawaiʻi-grown and recovered wood products in design and construction\n\nFor architects\, local wood presents exciting possibilities as a material that reflects place and culture—from custom millwork and furnishings to specialty finish applications and feature installations. Yet many challenges remain\, including inconsistent supply\, limited processing infrastructure\, material certification concerns\, and procurement hurdles. \nThis session is intended as a conversation rather than a presentation. UWE is in an active information-gathering phase and is looking to learn from practitioners who have attempted to specify\, source\, salvage\, reuse\, or advocate for local wood materials in Hawaiʻi projects. Whether your experience has been successful\, challenging\, or simply exploratory\, your perspective can help inform a broader understanding of the current landscape. \n\n\n \n \n \n 2026 AIA & UWE Discussion\n \n \n Name(Required)\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n AIA DesignationNon-memberAIAAssoc. AIAAIA MEFAIAAllied MemberHon. AffiliateFirm/OrganizationEmail(Required) URL:https://www.aiahonolulu.org/event/architecture-month-sketching-workshop-2026/ LOCATION:AIA Honolulu Center for Architecture\, 828 Fort Street Mall\, Suite 100\, Honolulu\, HI\, 96813\, United States CATEGORIES:Community 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:20261016T180000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20261016T210000 DTSTAMP:20260928T221401Z CREATED:20260801T013841Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260928T221401Z UID:10001382-1792173600-1792184400@www.aiahonolulu.org SUMMARY:Architecture Month: "Bawa's Garden" Film Night Honolulu DESCRIPTION:Architect Insight Session: Hawaiʻi's Local Wood Economy (HSW) \n\n Virtual Discussion | June 30 | 1.0 HSW \n\n How can Hawaiʻi make better use of the trees and wood materials already within our communities?\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n Join representatives from the Hawaiʻi Department of Land and Natural Resources Division of Forestry and Wildlife (DOFAW) and Unified Wood Economy (UWE) for a virtual discussion focused on gathering insight and lived experience from architects and design professionals about the opportunities and challenges surrounding local wood resources. \nUWE has been engaged by DOFAW to assess Hawaiʻi's urban wood biomass and explore pathways toward a more circular\, locally based wood economy. As part of this work\, they are seeking input from professionals across the building industry to better understand existing systems\, barriers\, and opportunities related to: \n\nSalvaged urban and near-urban trees\nReclaimed and deconstructed building materials\nLocal wood products and supply chains\nMaterial specification and procurement challenges\nOpportunities for greater use of Hawaiʻi-grown and recovered wood products in design and construction\n\nFor architects\, local wood presents exciting possibilities as a material that reflects place and culture—from custom millwork and furnishings to specialty finish applications and feature installations. Yet many challenges remain\, including inconsistent supply\, limited processing infrastructure\, material certification concerns\, and procurement hurdles. \nThis session is intended as a conversation rather than a presentation. UWE is in an active information-gathering phase and is looking to learn from practitioners who have attempted to specify\, source\, salvage\, reuse\, or advocate for local wood materials in Hawaiʻi projects. Whether your experience has been successful\, challenging\, or simply exploratory\, your perspective can help inform a broader understanding of the current landscape. \n\n\n \n \n \n 2026 AIA & UWE Discussion\n \n \n Name(Required)\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n AIA DesignationNon-memberAIAAssoc. AIAAIA MEFAIAAllied MemberHon. AffiliateFirm/OrganizationEmail(Required) URL:https://www.aiahonolulu.org/event/architecture-month-bawas-garden-film-night-honolulu/ LOCATION:HoMA Doris Duke Theatre\, 900 S Beretania St.\, Honolulu\, HI\, 96814\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events GEO:21.3039364;-157.8484556 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=HoMA Doris Duke Theatre 900 S Beretania St. Honolulu HI 96814 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=900 S Beretania St.:geo:-157.8484556,21.3039364 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20261016T090000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20261016T170000 DTSTAMP:20260825T204241Z CREATED:20260825T204241Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260825T204241Z UID:10001418-1792141200-1792170000@www.aiahonolulu.org SUMMARY:Private Event DESCRIPTION:Architect Insight Session: Hawaiʻi's Local Wood Economy (HSW) \n\n Virtual Discussion | June 30 | 1.0 HSW \n\n How can Hawaiʻi make better use of the trees and wood materials already within our communities?\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n Join representatives from the Hawaiʻi Department of Land and Natural Resources Division of Forestry and Wildlife (DOFAW) and Unified Wood Economy (UWE) for a virtual discussion focused on gathering insight and lived experience from architects and design professionals about the opportunities and challenges surrounding local wood resources. \nUWE has been engaged by DOFAW to assess Hawaiʻi's urban wood biomass and explore pathways toward a more circular\, locally based wood economy. As part of this work\, they are seeking input from professionals across the building industry to better understand existing systems\, barriers\, and opportunities related to: \n\nSalvaged urban and near-urban trees\nReclaimed and deconstructed building materials\nLocal wood products and supply chains\nMaterial specification and procurement challenges\nOpportunities for greater use of Hawaiʻi-grown and recovered wood products in design and construction\n\nFor architects\, local wood presents exciting possibilities as a material that reflects place and culture—from custom millwork and furnishings to specialty finish applications and feature installations. Yet many challenges remain\, including inconsistent supply\, limited processing infrastructure\, material certification concerns\, and procurement hurdles. \nThis session is intended as a conversation rather than a presentation. UWE is in an active information-gathering phase and is looking to learn from practitioners who have attempted to specify\, source\, salvage\, reuse\, or advocate for local wood materials in Hawaiʻi projects. Whether your experience has been successful\, challenging\, or simply exploratory\, your perspective can help inform a broader understanding of the current landscape. \n\n\n \n \n \n 2026 AIA & UWE Discussion\n \n \n Name(Required)\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n AIA DesignationNon-memberAIAAssoc. AIAAIA MEFAIAAllied MemberHon. AffiliateFirm/OrganizationEmail(Required) URL:https://www.aiahonolulu.org/event/private-event-41/ LOCATION:AIA Honolulu Center for Architecture\, 828 Fort Street Mall\, Suite 100\, Honolulu\, HI\, 96813\, United States CATEGORIES:Private Event 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:20261015T173000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20261015T190000 DTSTAMP:20260905T012751Z CREATED:20260127T013821Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T012751Z UID:10001257-1792085400-1792090800@www.aiahonolulu.org SUMMARY:Don’t be Afraid of Architecture DESCRIPTION:Architect Insight Session: Hawaiʻi's Local Wood Economy (HSW) \n\n Virtual Discussion | June 30 | 1.0 HSW \n\n How can Hawaiʻi make better use of the trees and wood materials already within our communities?\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n Join representatives from the Hawaiʻi Department of Land and Natural Resources Division of Forestry and Wildlife (DOFAW) and Unified Wood Economy (UWE) for a virtual discussion focused on gathering insight and lived experience from architects and design professionals about the opportunities and challenges surrounding local wood resources. \nUWE has been engaged by DOFAW to assess Hawaiʻi's urban wood biomass and explore pathways toward a more circular\, locally based wood economy. As part of this work\, they are seeking input from professionals across the building industry to better understand existing systems\, barriers\, and opportunities related to: \n\nSalvaged urban and near-urban trees\nReclaimed and deconstructed building materials\nLocal wood products and supply chains\nMaterial specification and procurement challenges\nOpportunities for greater use of Hawaiʻi-grown and recovered wood products in design and construction\n\nFor architects\, local wood presents exciting possibilities as a material that reflects place and culture—from custom millwork and furnishings to specialty finish applications and feature installations. Yet many challenges remain\, including inconsistent supply\, limited processing infrastructure\, material certification concerns\, and procurement hurdles. \nThis session is intended as a conversation rather than a presentation. UWE is in an active information-gathering phase and is looking to learn from practitioners who have attempted to specify\, source\, salvage\, reuse\, or advocate for local wood materials in Hawaiʻi projects. Whether your experience has been successful\, challenging\, or simply exploratory\, your perspective can help inform a broader understanding of the current landscape. \n\n\n \n \n \n 2026 AIA & UWE Discussion\n \n \n Name(Required)\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n AIA DesignationNon-memberAIAAssoc. AIAAIA MEFAIAAllied MemberHon. AffiliateFirm/OrganizationEmail(Required) URL:https://www.aiahonolulu.org/event/dbaa26/ LOCATION:Cosentino\, 500 Ala Moana Boulevard Suite 5D\, Honolulu\, HI\, 96813\, United States CATEGORIES:EPD,Networking GEO:21.300853;-157.862812 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Cosentino 500 Ala Moana Boulevard Suite 5D Honolulu HI 96813 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=500 Ala Moana Boulevard Suite 5D:geo:-157.862812,21.300853 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20261014T113000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20261014T130000 DTSTAMP:20251230T202030Z CREATED:20251230T202030Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251230T202030Z UID:10001214-1791977400-1791982800@www.aiahonolulu.org SUMMARY:AIA HSC Executive Committee Meeting DESCRIPTION:Architect Insight Session: Hawaiʻi's Local Wood Economy (HSW) \n\n Virtual Discussion | June 30 | 1.0 HSW \n\n How can Hawaiʻi make better use of the trees and wood materials already within our communities?\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n Join representatives from the Hawaiʻi Department of Land and Natural Resources Division of Forestry and Wildlife (DOFAW) and Unified Wood Economy (UWE) for a virtual discussion focused on gathering insight and lived experience from architects and design professionals about the opportunities and challenges surrounding local wood resources. \nUWE has been engaged by DOFAW to assess Hawaiʻi's urban wood biomass and explore pathways toward a more circular\, locally based wood economy. As part of this work\, they are seeking input from professionals across the building industry to better understand existing systems\, barriers\, and opportunities related to: \n\nSalvaged urban and near-urban trees\nReclaimed and deconstructed building materials\nLocal wood products and supply chains\nMaterial specification and procurement challenges\nOpportunities for greater use of Hawaiʻi-grown and recovered wood products in design and construction\n\nFor architects\, local wood presents exciting possibilities as a material that reflects place and culture—from custom millwork and furnishings to specialty finish applications and feature installations. Yet many challenges remain\, including inconsistent supply\, limited processing infrastructure\, material certification concerns\, and procurement hurdles. \nThis session is intended as a conversation rather than a presentation. UWE is in an active information-gathering phase and is looking to learn from practitioners who have attempted to specify\, source\, salvage\, reuse\, or advocate for local wood materials in Hawaiʻi projects. Whether your experience has been successful\, challenging\, or simply exploratory\, your perspective can help inform a broader understanding of the current landscape. \n\n\n \n \n \n 2026 AIA & UWE Discussion\n \n \n Name(Required)\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n AIA DesignationNon-memberAIAAssoc. AIAAIA MEFAIAAllied MemberHon. AffiliateFirm/OrganizationEmail(Required) URL:https://www.aiahonolulu.org/event/hscexcom-101426/ LOCATION:AIA Honolulu Center for Architecture\, 828 Fort Street Mall\, Suite 100\, Honolulu\, HI\, 96813\, United States CATEGORIES:Committee Meetings 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:20261013T173000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20261013T190000 DTSTAMP:20260911T233421Z CREATED:20260805T230945Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T233421Z UID:10001392-1791912600-1791918000@www.aiahonolulu.org SUMMARY:AIA Book Club: Intellectual Anarchy DESCRIPTION:Architect Insight Session: Hawaiʻi's Local Wood Economy (HSW) \n\n Virtual Discussion | June 30 | 1.0 HSW \n\n How can Hawaiʻi make better use of the trees and wood materials already within our communities?\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n Join representatives from the Hawaiʻi Department of Land and Natural Resources Division of Forestry and Wildlife (DOFAW) and Unified Wood Economy (UWE) for a virtual discussion focused on gathering insight and lived experience from architects and design professionals about the opportunities and challenges surrounding local wood resources. \nUWE has been engaged by DOFAW to assess Hawaiʻi's urban wood biomass and explore pathways toward a more circular\, locally based wood economy. As part of this work\, they are seeking input from professionals across the building industry to better understand existing systems\, barriers\, and opportunities related to: \n\nSalvaged urban and near-urban trees\nReclaimed and deconstructed building materials\nLocal wood products and supply chains\nMaterial specification and procurement challenges\nOpportunities for greater use of Hawaiʻi-grown and recovered wood products in design and construction\n\nFor architects\, local wood presents exciting possibilities as a material that reflects place and culture—from custom millwork and furnishings to specialty finish applications and feature installations. Yet many challenges remain\, including inconsistent supply\, limited processing infrastructure\, material certification concerns\, and procurement hurdles. \nThis session is intended as a conversation rather than a presentation. UWE is in an active information-gathering phase and is looking to learn from practitioners who have attempted to specify\, source\, salvage\, reuse\, or advocate for local wood materials in Hawaiʻi projects. Whether your experience has been successful\, challenging\, or simply exploratory\, your perspective can help inform a broader understanding of the current landscape. \n\n\n \n \n \n 2026 AIA & UWE Discussion\n \n \n Name(Required)\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n AIA DesignationNon-memberAIAAssoc. AIAAIA MEFAIAAllied MemberHon. AffiliateFirm/OrganizationEmail(Required) 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:20261010T100000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20261010T140000 DTSTAMP:20260818T224815Z CREATED:20260817T230520Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260818T224815Z UID:10001415-1791626400-1791640800@www.aiahonolulu.org SUMMARY:AIA Youth Outreach LEGO Workshop at Bishop Museum DESCRIPTION:Architect Insight Session: Hawaiʻi's Local Wood Economy (HSW) \n\n Virtual Discussion | June 30 | 1.0 HSW \n\n How can Hawaiʻi make better use of the trees and wood materials already within our communities?\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n Join representatives from the Hawaiʻi Department of Land and Natural Resources Division of Forestry and Wildlife (DOFAW) and Unified Wood Economy (UWE) for a virtual discussion focused on gathering insight and lived experience from architects and design professionals about the opportunities and challenges surrounding local wood resources. \nUWE has been engaged by DOFAW to assess Hawaiʻi's urban wood biomass and explore pathways toward a more circular\, locally based wood economy. As part of this work\, they are seeking input from professionals across the building industry to better understand existing systems\, barriers\, and opportunities related to: \n\nSalvaged urban and near-urban trees\nReclaimed and deconstructed building materials\nLocal wood products and supply chains\nMaterial specification and procurement challenges\nOpportunities for greater use of Hawaiʻi-grown and recovered wood products in design and construction\n\nFor architects\, local wood presents exciting possibilities as a material that reflects place and culture—from custom millwork and furnishings to specialty finish applications and feature installations. Yet many challenges remain\, including inconsistent supply\, limited processing infrastructure\, material certification concerns\, and procurement hurdles. \nThis session is intended as a conversation rather than a presentation. UWE is in an active information-gathering phase and is looking to learn from practitioners who have attempted to specify\, source\, salvage\, reuse\, or advocate for local wood materials in Hawaiʻi projects. Whether your experience has been successful\, challenging\, or simply exploratory\, your perspective can help inform a broader understanding of the current landscape. \n\n\n \n \n \n 2026 AIA & UWE Discussion\n \n \n Name(Required)\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n AIA DesignationNon-memberAIAAssoc. AIAAIA MEFAIAAllied MemberHon. AffiliateFirm/OrganizationEmail(Required) URL:https://www.aiahonolulu.org/event/lego-at-bishop-museum/ LOCATION:Bishop Museum\, 1525 Bernice St\, Honolulu\, HI\, 96817\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events GEO:21.3328333;-157.8705483 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Bishop Museum 1525 Bernice St Honolulu HI 96817 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1525 Bernice St:geo:-157.8705483,21.3328333 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20261010T090000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20261010T120000 DTSTAMP:20260909T181205Z CREATED:20260828T234555Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260909T181205Z UID:10001422-1791622800-1791633600@www.aiahonolulu.org SUMMARY:Architecture Month: Pastel Workshop with Hitoshi Hida DESCRIPTION:Architect Insight Session: Hawaiʻi's Local Wood Economy (HSW) \n\n Virtual Discussion | June 30 | 1.0 HSW \n\n How can Hawaiʻi make better use of the trees and wood materials already within our communities?\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n Join representatives from the Hawaiʻi Department of Land and Natural Resources Division of Forestry and Wildlife (DOFAW) and Unified Wood Economy (UWE) for a virtual discussion focused on gathering insight and lived experience from architects and design professionals about the opportunities and challenges surrounding local wood resources. \nUWE has been engaged by DOFAW to assess Hawaiʻi's urban wood biomass and explore pathways toward a more circular\, locally based wood economy. As part of this work\, they are seeking input from professionals across the building industry to better understand existing systems\, barriers\, and opportunities related to: \n\nSalvaged urban and near-urban trees\nReclaimed and deconstructed building materials\nLocal wood products and supply chains\nMaterial specification and procurement challenges\nOpportunities for greater use of Hawaiʻi-grown and recovered wood products in design and construction\n\nFor architects\, local wood presents exciting possibilities as a material that reflects place and culture—from custom millwork and furnishings to specialty finish applications and feature installations. Yet many challenges remain\, including inconsistent supply\, limited processing infrastructure\, material certification concerns\, and procurement hurdles. \nThis session is intended as a conversation rather than a presentation. UWE is in an active information-gathering phase and is looking to learn from practitioners who have attempted to specify\, source\, salvage\, reuse\, or advocate for local wood materials in Hawaiʻi projects. Whether your experience has been successful\, challenging\, or simply exploratory\, your perspective can help inform a broader understanding of the current landscape. \n\n\n \n \n \n 2026 AIA & UWE Discussion\n \n \n Name(Required)\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n AIA DesignationNon-memberAIAAssoc. AIAAIA MEFAIAAllied MemberHon. AffiliateFirm/OrganizationEmail(Required) URL:https://www.aiahonolulu.org/event/pastel-workshop/ LOCATION:AIA Honolulu Center for Architecture\, 828 Fort Street Mall\, Suite 100\, Honolulu\, HI\, 96813\, United States CATEGORIES:Community 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:20261009T170000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20261009T183000 DTSTAMP:20260423T235633Z CREATED:20260423T235633Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260423T235633Z UID:10001318-1791565200-1791570600@www.aiahonolulu.org SUMMARY:Private Architectural Walking Tour DESCRIPTION:Architect Insight Session: Hawaiʻi's Local Wood Economy (HSW) \n\n Virtual Discussion | June 30 | 1.0 HSW \n\n How can Hawaiʻi make better use of the trees and wood materials already within our communities?\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n Join representatives from the Hawaiʻi Department of Land and Natural Resources Division of Forestry and Wildlife (DOFAW) and Unified Wood Economy (UWE) for a virtual discussion focused on gathering insight and lived experience from architects and design professionals about the opportunities and challenges surrounding local wood resources. \nUWE has been engaged by DOFAW to assess Hawaiʻi's urban wood biomass and explore pathways toward a more circular\, locally based wood economy. As part of this work\, they are seeking input from professionals across the building industry to better understand existing systems\, barriers\, and opportunities related to: \n\nSalvaged urban and near-urban trees\nReclaimed and deconstructed building materials\nLocal wood products and supply chains\nMaterial specification and procurement challenges\nOpportunities for greater use of Hawaiʻi-grown and recovered wood products in design and construction\n\nFor architects\, local wood presents exciting possibilities as a material that reflects place and culture—from custom millwork and furnishings to specialty finish applications and feature installations. Yet many challenges remain\, including inconsistent supply\, limited processing infrastructure\, material certification concerns\, and procurement hurdles. \nThis session is intended as a conversation rather than a presentation. UWE is in an active information-gathering phase and is looking to learn from practitioners who have attempted to specify\, source\, salvage\, reuse\, or advocate for local wood materials in Hawaiʻi projects. Whether your experience has been successful\, challenging\, or simply exploratory\, your perspective can help inform a broader understanding of the current landscape. \n\n\n \n \n \n 2026 AIA & UWE Discussion\n \n \n Name(Required)\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n AIA DesignationNon-memberAIAAssoc. AIAAIA MEFAIAAllied MemberHon. AffiliateFirm/OrganizationEmail(Required) URL:https://www.aiahonolulu.org/event/private-architectural-walking-tour/ LOCATION:AIA Honolulu Center for Architecture\, 828 Fort Street Mall\, Suite 100\, Honolulu\, HI\, 96813\, United States CATEGORIES:Private Event,Walking Tours 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:20261008T120000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20261008T130000 DTSTAMP:20251230T203141Z CREATED:20250709T210157Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251230T203141Z UID:10001224-1791460800-1791464400@www.aiahonolulu.org SUMMARY:EDI Meeting DESCRIPTION:Architect Insight Session: Hawaiʻi's Local Wood Economy (HSW) \n\n Virtual Discussion | June 30 | 1.0 HSW \n\n How can Hawaiʻi make better use of the trees and wood materials already within our communities?\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n Join representatives from the Hawaiʻi Department of Land and Natural Resources Division of Forestry and Wildlife (DOFAW) and Unified Wood Economy (UWE) for a virtual discussion focused on gathering insight and lived experience from architects and design professionals about the opportunities and challenges surrounding local wood resources. \nUWE has been engaged by DOFAW to assess Hawaiʻi's urban wood biomass and explore pathways toward a more circular\, locally based wood economy. As part of this work\, they are seeking input from professionals across the building industry to better understand existing systems\, barriers\, and opportunities related to: \n\nSalvaged urban and near-urban trees\nReclaimed and deconstructed building materials\nLocal wood products and supply chains\nMaterial specification and procurement challenges\nOpportunities for greater use of Hawaiʻi-grown and recovered wood products in design and construction\n\nFor architects\, local wood presents exciting possibilities as a material that reflects place and culture—from custom millwork and furnishings to specialty finish applications and feature installations. Yet many challenges remain\, including inconsistent supply\, limited processing infrastructure\, material certification concerns\, and procurement hurdles. \nThis session is intended as a conversation rather than a presentation. UWE is in an active information-gathering phase and is looking to learn from practitioners who have attempted to specify\, source\, salvage\, reuse\, or advocate for local wood materials in Hawaiʻi projects. Whether your experience has been successful\, challenging\, or simply exploratory\, your perspective can help inform a broader understanding of the current landscape. \n\n\n \n \n \n 2026 AIA & UWE Discussion\n \n \n Name(Required)\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n AIA DesignationNon-memberAIAAssoc. AIAAIA MEFAIAAllied MemberHon. AffiliateFirm/OrganizationEmail(Required) URL:https://www.aiahonolulu.org/event/edi-meeting-3/2026-10-08/ LOCATION:Virtual (Zoom) CATEGORIES:Committee Meetings END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20261007T160000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20261007T170000 DTSTAMP:20250401T235944Z CREATED:20250401T235546Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250401T235944Z UID:10000950-1791388800-1791392400@www.aiahonolulu.org SUMMARY:AIA / GCA / ACECH Committee Meeting DESCRIPTION:Architect Insight Session: Hawaiʻi's Local Wood Economy (HSW) \n\n Virtual Discussion | June 30 | 1.0 HSW \n\n How can Hawaiʻi make better use of the trees and wood materials already within our communities?\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n Join representatives from the Hawaiʻi Department of Land and Natural Resources Division of Forestry and Wildlife (DOFAW) and Unified Wood Economy (UWE) for a virtual discussion focused on gathering insight and lived experience from architects and design professionals about the opportunities and challenges surrounding local wood resources. \nUWE has been engaged by DOFAW to assess Hawaiʻi's urban wood biomass and explore pathways toward a more circular\, locally based wood economy. As part of this work\, they are seeking input from professionals across the building industry to better understand existing systems\, barriers\, and opportunities related to: \n\nSalvaged urban and near-urban trees\nReclaimed and deconstructed building materials\nLocal wood products and supply chains\nMaterial specification and procurement challenges\nOpportunities for greater use of Hawaiʻi-grown and recovered wood products in design and construction\n\nFor architects\, local wood presents exciting possibilities as a material that reflects place and culture—from custom millwork and furnishings to specialty finish applications and feature installations. Yet many challenges remain\, including inconsistent supply\, limited processing infrastructure\, material certification concerns\, and procurement hurdles. \nThis session is intended as a conversation rather than a presentation. UWE is in an active information-gathering phase and is looking to learn from practitioners who have attempted to specify\, source\, salvage\, reuse\, or advocate for local wood materials in Hawaiʻi projects. Whether your experience has been successful\, challenging\, or simply exploratory\, your perspective can help inform a broader understanding of the current landscape. \n\n\n \n \n \n 2026 AIA & UWE Discussion\n \n \n Name(Required)\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n AIA DesignationNon-memberAIAAssoc. AIAAIA MEFAIAAllied MemberHon. AffiliateFirm/OrganizationEmail(Required) URL:https://www.aiahonolulu.org/event/aia-gca-acech-committee-meeting-3/2026-10-07/ LOCATION:AIA Honolulu Center for Architecture\, 828 Fort Street Mall\, Suite 100\, Honolulu\, HI\, 96813\, United States CATEGORIES:Committee Meetings 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:20261002T170000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20261002T200000 DTSTAMP:20261002T193256Z CREATED:20260803T194148Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261002T193256Z UID:10001384-1790960400-1790971200@www.aiahonolulu.org SUMMARY:Architecture Month: Firm Crawl DESCRIPTION:Architect Insight Session: Hawaiʻi's Local Wood Economy (HSW) \n\n Virtual Discussion | June 30 | 1.0 HSW \n\n How can Hawaiʻi make better use of the trees and wood materials already within our communities?\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n Join representatives from the Hawaiʻi Department of Land and Natural Resources Division of Forestry and Wildlife (DOFAW) and Unified Wood Economy (UWE) for a virtual discussion focused on gathering insight and lived experience from architects and design professionals about the opportunities and challenges surrounding local wood resources. \nUWE has been engaged by DOFAW to assess Hawaiʻi's urban wood biomass and explore pathways toward a more circular\, locally based wood economy. As part of this work\, they are seeking input from professionals across the building industry to better understand existing systems\, barriers\, and opportunities related to: \n\nSalvaged urban and near-urban trees\nReclaimed and deconstructed building materials\nLocal wood products and supply chains\nMaterial specification and procurement challenges\nOpportunities for greater use of Hawaiʻi-grown and recovered wood products in design and construction\n\nFor architects\, local wood presents exciting possibilities as a material that reflects place and culture—from custom millwork and furnishings to specialty finish applications and feature installations. Yet many challenges remain\, including inconsistent supply\, limited processing infrastructure\, material certification concerns\, and procurement hurdles. \nThis session is intended as a conversation rather than a presentation. UWE is in an active information-gathering phase and is looking to learn from practitioners who have attempted to specify\, source\, salvage\, reuse\, or advocate for local wood materials in Hawaiʻi projects. Whether your experience has been successful\, challenging\, or simply exploratory\, your perspective can help inform a broader understanding of the current landscape. \n\n\n \n \n \n 2026 AIA & UWE Discussion\n \n \n Name(Required)\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n AIA DesignationNon-memberAIAAssoc. AIAAIA MEFAIAAllied MemberHon. AffiliateFirm/OrganizationEmail(Required) URL:https://www.aiahonolulu.org/event/architecture-month-firm-crawl/ CATEGORIES:Community Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20261002T153000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20261002T163000 DTSTAMP:20260812T220100Z CREATED:20260812T220100Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260812T220100Z UID:10001403-1790955000-1790958600@www.aiahonolulu.org SUMMARY:COTE Meetings DESCRIPTION:Architect Insight Session: Hawaiʻi's Local Wood Economy (HSW) \n\n Virtual Discussion | June 30 | 1.0 HSW \n\n How can Hawaiʻi make better use of the trees and wood materials already within our communities?\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n Join representatives from the Hawaiʻi Department of Land and Natural Resources Division of Forestry and Wildlife (DOFAW) and Unified Wood Economy (UWE) for a virtual discussion focused on gathering insight and lived experience from architects and design professionals about the opportunities and challenges surrounding local wood resources. \nUWE has been engaged by DOFAW to assess Hawaiʻi's urban wood biomass and explore pathways toward a more circular\, locally based wood economy. As part of this work\, they are seeking input from professionals across the building industry to better understand existing systems\, barriers\, and opportunities related to: \n\nSalvaged urban and near-urban trees\nReclaimed and deconstructed building materials\nLocal wood products and supply chains\nMaterial specification and procurement challenges\nOpportunities for greater use of Hawaiʻi-grown and recovered wood products in design and construction\n\nFor architects\, local wood presents exciting possibilities as a material that reflects place and culture—from custom millwork and furnishings to specialty finish applications and feature installations. Yet many challenges remain\, including inconsistent supply\, limited processing infrastructure\, material certification concerns\, and procurement hurdles. \nThis session is intended as a conversation rather than a presentation. UWE is in an active information-gathering phase and is looking to learn from practitioners who have attempted to specify\, source\, salvage\, reuse\, or advocate for local wood materials in Hawaiʻi projects. Whether your experience has been successful\, challenging\, or simply exploratory\, your perspective can help inform a broader understanding of the current landscape. \n\n\n \n \n \n 2026 AIA & UWE Discussion\n \n \n Name(Required)\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n AIA DesignationNon-memberAIAAssoc. AIAAIA MEFAIAAllied MemberHon. AffiliateFirm/OrganizationEmail(Required) URL:https://www.aiahonolulu.org/event/cote-meetings/2026-10-02/ LOCATION:Virtual (Zoom) CATEGORIES:Committee Meetings END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20261002T120000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20261002T130000 DTSTAMP:20251230T202723Z CREATED:20251230T191147Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251230T202723Z UID:10001192-1790942400-1790946000@www.aiahonolulu.org SUMMARY:Executive Committee Meeting DESCRIPTION:Architect Insight Session: Hawaiʻi's Local Wood Economy (HSW) \n\n Virtual Discussion | June 30 | 1.0 HSW \n\n How can Hawaiʻi make better use of the trees and wood materials already within our communities?\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n Join representatives from the Hawaiʻi Department of Land and Natural Resources Division of Forestry and Wildlife (DOFAW) and Unified Wood Economy (UWE) for a virtual discussion focused on gathering insight and lived experience from architects and design professionals about the opportunities and challenges surrounding local wood resources. \nUWE has been engaged by DOFAW to assess Hawaiʻi's urban wood biomass and explore pathways toward a more circular\, locally based wood economy. As part of this work\, they are seeking input from professionals across the building industry to better understand existing systems\, barriers\, and opportunities related to: \n\nSalvaged urban and near-urban trees\nReclaimed and deconstructed building materials\nLocal wood products and supply chains\nMaterial specification and procurement challenges\nOpportunities for greater use of Hawaiʻi-grown and recovered wood products in design and construction\n\nFor architects\, local wood presents exciting possibilities as a material that reflects place and culture—from custom millwork and furnishings to specialty finish applications and feature installations. Yet many challenges remain\, including inconsistent supply\, limited processing infrastructure\, material certification concerns\, and procurement hurdles. \nThis session is intended as a conversation rather than a presentation. UWE is in an active information-gathering phase and is looking to learn from practitioners who have attempted to specify\, source\, salvage\, reuse\, or advocate for local wood materials in Hawaiʻi projects. Whether your experience has been successful\, challenging\, or simply exploratory\, your perspective can help inform a broader understanding of the current landscape. \n\n\n \n \n \n 2026 AIA & UWE Discussion\n \n \n Name(Required)\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n AIA DesignationNon-memberAIAAssoc. AIAAIA MEFAIAAllied MemberHon. AffiliateFirm/OrganizationEmail(Required) URL:https://www.aiahonolulu.org/event/excom-10226/ LOCATION:AIA Honolulu Center for Architecture\, 828 Fort Street Mall\, Suite 100\, Honolulu\, HI\, 96813\, United States CATEGORIES:Committee Meetings 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:20260930T173000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20260930T190000 DTSTAMP:20261001T202346Z CREATED:20260819T013651Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261001T202346Z UID:10001416-1790789400-1790794800@www.aiahonolulu.org SUMMARY:Lineage DESCRIPTION:Architect Insight Session: Hawaiʻi's Local Wood Economy (HSW) \n\n Virtual Discussion | June 30 | 1.0 HSW \n\n How can Hawaiʻi make better use of the trees and wood materials already within our communities?\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n Join representatives from the Hawaiʻi Department of Land and Natural Resources Division of Forestry and Wildlife (DOFAW) and Unified Wood Economy (UWE) for a virtual discussion focused on gathering insight and lived experience from architects and design professionals about the opportunities and challenges surrounding local wood resources. \nUWE has been engaged by DOFAW to assess Hawaiʻi's urban wood biomass and explore pathways toward a more circular\, locally based wood economy. As part of this work\, they are seeking input from professionals across the building industry to better understand existing systems\, barriers\, and opportunities related to: \n\nSalvaged urban and near-urban trees\nReclaimed and deconstructed building materials\nLocal wood products and supply chains\nMaterial specification and procurement challenges\nOpportunities for greater use of Hawaiʻi-grown and recovered wood products in design and construction\n\nFor architects\, local wood presents exciting possibilities as a material that reflects place and culture—from custom millwork and furnishings to specialty finish applications and feature installations. Yet many challenges remain\, including inconsistent supply\, limited processing infrastructure\, material certification concerns\, and procurement hurdles. \nThis session is intended as a conversation rather than a presentation. UWE is in an active information-gathering phase and is looking to learn from practitioners who have attempted to specify\, source\, salvage\, reuse\, or advocate for local wood materials in Hawaiʻi projects. Whether your experience has been successful\, challenging\, or simply exploratory\, your perspective can help inform a broader understanding of the current landscape. \n\n\n \n \n \n 2026 AIA & UWE Discussion\n \n \n Name(Required)\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n AIA DesignationNon-memberAIAAssoc. AIAAIA MEFAIAAllied MemberHon. AffiliateFirm/OrganizationEmail(Required) URL:https://www.aiahonolulu.org/event/lineage-3-2/ LOCATION:SHADE\, North King Street\, Honolulu\, HI\, 96817\, United States CATEGORIES:EPD,Networking GEO:21.3116066;-157.863767 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=SHADE North King Street Honolulu HI 96817 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=North King Street:geo:-157.863767,21.3116066 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20260929T120000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20260929T130000 DTSTAMP:20260901T181500Z CREATED:20260311T210347Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T181500Z UID:10001280-1790683200-1790686800@www.aiahonolulu.org SUMMARY:Small Firm Exchange: Software & Tools DESCRIPTION:Architect Insight Session: Hawaiʻi's Local Wood Economy (HSW) \n\n Virtual Discussion | June 30 | 1.0 HSW \n\n How can Hawaiʻi make better use of the trees and wood materials already within our communities?\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n Join representatives from the Hawaiʻi Department of Land and Natural Resources Division of Forestry and Wildlife (DOFAW) and Unified Wood Economy (UWE) for a virtual discussion focused on gathering insight and lived experience from architects and design professionals about the opportunities and challenges surrounding local wood resources. \nUWE has been engaged by DOFAW to assess Hawaiʻi's urban wood biomass and explore pathways toward a more circular\, locally based wood economy. As part of this work\, they are seeking input from professionals across the building industry to better understand existing systems\, barriers\, and opportunities related to: \n\nSalvaged urban and near-urban trees\nReclaimed and deconstructed building materials\nLocal wood products and supply chains\nMaterial specification and procurement challenges\nOpportunities for greater use of Hawaiʻi-grown and recovered wood products in design and construction\n\nFor architects\, local wood presents exciting possibilities as a material that reflects place and culture—from custom millwork and furnishings to specialty finish applications and feature installations. Yet many challenges remain\, including inconsistent supply\, limited processing infrastructure\, material certification concerns\, and procurement hurdles. \nThis session is intended as a conversation rather than a presentation. UWE is in an active information-gathering phase and is looking to learn from practitioners who have attempted to specify\, source\, salvage\, reuse\, or advocate for local wood materials in Hawaiʻi projects. Whether your experience has been successful\, challenging\, or simply exploratory\, your perspective can help inform a broader understanding of the current landscape. \n\n\n \n \n \n 2026 AIA & UWE Discussion\n \n \n Name(Required)\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n AIA DesignationNon-memberAIAAssoc. AIAAIA MEFAIAAllied MemberHon. AffiliateFirm/OrganizationEmail(Required) URL:https://www.aiahonolulu.org/event/small-firm-exchange-9-22-26/ LOCATION:Virtual (Zoom) CATEGORIES:Community Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20260926T150000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20260926T170000 DTSTAMP:20260918T230303Z CREATED:20260408T020711Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260918T230303Z UID:10001310-1790434800-1790442000@www.aiahonolulu.org SUMMARY:AIA Book Club: What If We Get It Right DESCRIPTION:Architect Insight Session: Hawaiʻi's Local Wood Economy (HSW) \n\n Virtual Discussion | June 30 | 1.0 HSW \n\n How can Hawaiʻi make better use of the trees and wood materials already within our communities?\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n Join representatives from the Hawaiʻi Department of Land and Natural Resources Division of Forestry and Wildlife (DOFAW) and Unified Wood Economy (UWE) for a virtual discussion focused on gathering insight and lived experience from architects and design professionals about the opportunities and challenges surrounding local wood resources. \nUWE has been engaged by DOFAW to assess Hawaiʻi's urban wood biomass and explore pathways toward a more circular\, locally based wood economy. As part of this work\, they are seeking input from professionals across the building industry to better understand existing systems\, barriers\, and opportunities related to: \n\nSalvaged urban and near-urban trees\nReclaimed and deconstructed building materials\nLocal wood products and supply chains\nMaterial specification and procurement challenges\nOpportunities for greater use of Hawaiʻi-grown and recovered wood products in design and construction\n\nFor architects\, local wood presents exciting possibilities as a material that reflects place and culture—from custom millwork and furnishings to specialty finish applications and feature installations. Yet many challenges remain\, including inconsistent supply\, limited processing infrastructure\, material certification concerns\, and procurement hurdles. \nThis session is intended as a conversation rather than a presentation. UWE is in an active information-gathering phase and is looking to learn from practitioners who have attempted to specify\, source\, salvage\, reuse\, or advocate for local wood materials in Hawaiʻi projects. Whether your experience has been successful\, challenging\, or simply exploratory\, your perspective can help inform a broader understanding of the current landscape. \n\n\n \n \n \n 2026 AIA & UWE Discussion\n \n \n Name(Required)\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n AIA DesignationNon-memberAIAAssoc. AIAAIA MEFAIAAllied MemberHon. AffiliateFirm/OrganizationEmail(Required) 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:20260926T090000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20260926T110000 DTSTAMP:20260529T025241Z CREATED:20260529T024500Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260529T025241Z UID:10001326-1790413200-1790420400@www.aiahonolulu.org SUMMARY:AIA Honolulu Architectural Walking Tour of Downtown DESCRIPTION:Architect Insight Session: Hawaiʻi's Local Wood Economy (HSW) \n\n Virtual Discussion | June 30 | 1.0 HSW \n\n How can Hawaiʻi make better use of the trees and wood materials already within our communities?\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n Join representatives from the Hawaiʻi Department of Land and Natural Resources Division of Forestry and Wildlife (DOFAW) and Unified Wood Economy (UWE) for a virtual discussion focused on gathering insight and lived experience from architects and design professionals about the opportunities and challenges surrounding local wood resources. \nUWE has been engaged by DOFAW to assess Hawaiʻi's urban wood biomass and explore pathways toward a more circular\, locally based wood economy. As part of this work\, they are seeking input from professionals across the building industry to better understand existing systems\, barriers\, and opportunities related to: \n\nSalvaged urban and near-urban trees\nReclaimed and deconstructed building materials\nLocal wood products and supply chains\nMaterial specification and procurement challenges\nOpportunities for greater use of Hawaiʻi-grown and recovered wood products in design and construction\n\nFor architects\, local wood presents exciting possibilities as a material that reflects place and culture—from custom millwork and furnishings to specialty finish applications and feature installations. Yet many challenges remain\, including inconsistent supply\, limited processing infrastructure\, material certification concerns\, and procurement hurdles. \nThis session is intended as a conversation rather than a presentation. UWE is in an active information-gathering phase and is looking to learn from practitioners who have attempted to specify\, source\, salvage\, reuse\, or advocate for local wood materials in Hawaiʻi projects. Whether your experience has been successful\, challenging\, or simply exploratory\, your perspective can help inform a broader understanding of the current landscape. \n\n\n \n \n \n 2026 AIA & UWE Discussion\n \n \n Name(Required)\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n AIA DesignationNon-memberAIAAssoc. AIAAIA MEFAIAAllied MemberHon. AffiliateFirm/OrganizationEmail(Required) URL:https://www.aiahonolulu.org/event/aia-honolulu-architectural-walking-tour-of-downtown-31/ LOCATION:AIA Honolulu Center for Architecture\, 828 Fort Street Mall\, Suite 100\, Honolulu\, HI\, 96813\, United States CATEGORIES:Walking Tours ORGANIZER;CN="AIA Honolulu":MAILTO:contact@aiahonolulu.org 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:20260925T120000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20260925T130000 DTSTAMP:20260710T215503Z CREATED:20260710T215503Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260710T215503Z UID:10001367-1790337600-1790341200@www.aiahonolulu.org SUMMARY:EPD Committee Meeting DESCRIPTION:Architect Insight Session: Hawaiʻi's Local Wood Economy (HSW) \n\n Virtual Discussion | June 30 | 1.0 HSW \n\n How can Hawaiʻi make better use of the trees and wood materials already within our communities?\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n Join representatives from the Hawaiʻi Department of Land and Natural Resources Division of Forestry and Wildlife (DOFAW) and Unified Wood Economy (UWE) for a virtual discussion focused on gathering insight and lived experience from architects and design professionals about the opportunities and challenges surrounding local wood resources. \nUWE has been engaged by DOFAW to assess Hawaiʻi's urban wood biomass and explore pathways toward a more circular\, locally based wood economy. As part of this work\, they are seeking input from professionals across the building industry to better understand existing systems\, barriers\, and opportunities related to: \n\nSalvaged urban and near-urban trees\nReclaimed and deconstructed building materials\nLocal wood products and supply chains\nMaterial specification and procurement challenges\nOpportunities for greater use of Hawaiʻi-grown and recovered wood products in design and construction\n\nFor architects\, local wood presents exciting possibilities as a material that reflects place and culture—from custom millwork and furnishings to specialty finish applications and feature installations. Yet many challenges remain\, including inconsistent supply\, limited processing infrastructure\, material certification concerns\, and procurement hurdles. \nThis session is intended as a conversation rather than a presentation. UWE is in an active information-gathering phase and is looking to learn from practitioners who have attempted to specify\, source\, salvage\, reuse\, or advocate for local wood materials in Hawaiʻi projects. Whether your experience has been successful\, challenging\, or simply exploratory\, your perspective can help inform a broader understanding of the current landscape. \n\n\n \n \n \n 2026 AIA & UWE Discussion\n \n \n Name(Required)\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n AIA DesignationNon-memberAIAAssoc. AIAAIA MEFAIAAllied MemberHon. AffiliateFirm/OrganizationEmail(Required) URL:https://www.aiahonolulu.org/event/epd-committee-meeting/ LOCATION:AIA Honolulu Center for Architecture\, 828 Fort Street Mall\, Suite 100\, Honolulu\, HI\, 96813\, United States CATEGORIES:Committee Meetings,EPD 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:20260925T083000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20260925T113000 DTSTAMP:20260918T191205Z CREATED:20260918T191205Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260918T191205Z UID:10001429-1790325000-1790335800@www.aiahonolulu.org SUMMARY:Private Event DESCRIPTION:Architect Insight Session: Hawaiʻi's Local Wood Economy (HSW) \n\n Virtual Discussion | June 30 | 1.0 HSW \n\n How can Hawaiʻi make better use of the trees and wood materials already within our communities?\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n Join representatives from the Hawaiʻi Department of Land and Natural Resources Division of Forestry and Wildlife (DOFAW) and Unified Wood Economy (UWE) for a virtual discussion focused on gathering insight and lived experience from architects and design professionals about the opportunities and challenges surrounding local wood resources. \nUWE has been engaged by DOFAW to assess Hawaiʻi's urban wood biomass and explore pathways toward a more circular\, locally based wood economy. As part of this work\, they are seeking input from professionals across the building industry to better understand existing systems\, barriers\, and opportunities related to: \n\nSalvaged urban and near-urban trees\nReclaimed and deconstructed building materials\nLocal wood products and supply chains\nMaterial specification and procurement challenges\nOpportunities for greater use of Hawaiʻi-grown and recovered wood products in design and construction\n\nFor architects\, local wood presents exciting possibilities as a material that reflects place and culture—from custom millwork and furnishings to specialty finish applications and feature installations. Yet many challenges remain\, including inconsistent supply\, limited processing infrastructure\, material certification concerns\, and procurement hurdles. \nThis session is intended as a conversation rather than a presentation. UWE is in an active information-gathering phase and is looking to learn from practitioners who have attempted to specify\, source\, salvage\, reuse\, or advocate for local wood materials in Hawaiʻi projects. Whether your experience has been successful\, challenging\, or simply exploratory\, your perspective can help inform a broader understanding of the current landscape. \n\n\n \n \n \n 2026 AIA & UWE Discussion\n \n \n Name(Required)\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n AIA DesignationNon-memberAIAAssoc. AIAAIA MEFAIAAllied MemberHon. AffiliateFirm/OrganizationEmail(Required) URL:https://www.aiahonolulu.org/event/private-event-40/ LOCATION:AIA Honolulu Center for Architecture\, 828 Fort Street Mall\, Suite 100\, Honolulu\, HI\, 96813\, United States CATEGORIES:Private Event 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:20260924T173000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20260924T183000 DTSTAMP:20260831T171947Z CREATED:20260127T013627Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260831T171947Z UID:10001256-1790271000-1790274600@www.aiahonolulu.org SUMMARY:EPD Open Study Session: Site Design DESCRIPTION:Architect Insight Session: Hawaiʻi's Local Wood Economy (HSW) \n\n Virtual Discussion | June 30 | 1.0 HSW \n\n How can Hawaiʻi make better use of the trees and wood materials already within our communities?\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n Join representatives from the Hawaiʻi Department of Land and Natural Resources Division of Forestry and Wildlife (DOFAW) and Unified Wood Economy (UWE) for a virtual discussion focused on gathering insight and lived experience from architects and design professionals about the opportunities and challenges surrounding local wood resources. \nUWE has been engaged by DOFAW to assess Hawaiʻi's urban wood biomass and explore pathways toward a more circular\, locally based wood economy. As part of this work\, they are seeking input from professionals across the building industry to better understand existing systems\, barriers\, and opportunities related to: \n\nSalvaged urban and near-urban trees\nReclaimed and deconstructed building materials\nLocal wood products and supply chains\nMaterial specification and procurement challenges\nOpportunities for greater use of Hawaiʻi-grown and recovered wood products in design and construction\n\nFor architects\, local wood presents exciting possibilities as a material that reflects place and culture—from custom millwork and furnishings to specialty finish applications and feature installations. Yet many challenges remain\, including inconsistent supply\, limited processing infrastructure\, material certification concerns\, and procurement hurdles. \nThis session is intended as a conversation rather than a presentation. UWE is in an active information-gathering phase and is looking to learn from practitioners who have attempted to specify\, source\, salvage\, reuse\, or advocate for local wood materials in Hawaiʻi projects. Whether your experience has been successful\, challenging\, or simply exploratory\, your perspective can help inform a broader understanding of the current landscape. \n\n\n \n \n \n 2026 AIA & UWE Discussion\n \n \n Name(Required)\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n AIA DesignationNon-memberAIAAssoc. AIAAIA MEFAIAAllied MemberHon. AffiliateFirm/OrganizationEmail(Required) URL:https://www.aiahonolulu.org/event/epd-open-study-session-site-design/ LOCATION:AIA Honolulu Center for Architecture\, 828 Fort Street Mall\, Suite 100\, Honolulu\, HI\, 96813\, United States CATEGORIES:EPD 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:20260924T113000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20260924T130000 DTSTAMP:20260626T204946Z CREATED:20260618T020639Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260626T204946Z UID:10001363-1790249400-1790254800@www.aiahonolulu.org SUMMARY:2024 IBC Review DESCRIPTION:Architect Insight Session: Hawaiʻi's Local Wood Economy (HSW) \n\n Virtual Discussion | June 30 | 1.0 HSW \n\n How can Hawaiʻi make better use of the trees and wood materials already within our communities?\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n Join representatives from the Hawaiʻi Department of Land and Natural Resources Division of Forestry and Wildlife (DOFAW) and Unified Wood Economy (UWE) for a virtual discussion focused on gathering insight and lived experience from architects and design professionals about the opportunities and challenges surrounding local wood resources. \nUWE has been engaged by DOFAW to assess Hawaiʻi's urban wood biomass and explore pathways toward a more circular\, locally based wood economy. As part of this work\, they are seeking input from professionals across the building industry to better understand existing systems\, barriers\, and opportunities related to: \n\nSalvaged urban and near-urban trees\nReclaimed and deconstructed building materials\nLocal wood products and supply chains\nMaterial specification and procurement challenges\nOpportunities for greater use of Hawaiʻi-grown and recovered wood products in design and construction\n\nFor architects\, local wood presents exciting possibilities as a material that reflects place and culture—from custom millwork and furnishings to specialty finish applications and feature installations. Yet many challenges remain\, including inconsistent supply\, limited processing infrastructure\, material certification concerns\, and procurement hurdles. \nThis session is intended as a conversation rather than a presentation. UWE is in an active information-gathering phase and is looking to learn from practitioners who have attempted to specify\, source\, salvage\, reuse\, or advocate for local wood materials in Hawaiʻi projects. Whether your experience has been successful\, challenging\, or simply exploratory\, your perspective can help inform a broader understanding of the current landscape. \n\n\n \n \n \n 2026 AIA & UWE Discussion\n \n \n Name(Required)\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n AIA DesignationNon-memberAIAAssoc. AIAAIA MEFAIAAllied MemberHon. AffiliateFirm/OrganizationEmail(Required) URL:https://www.aiahonolulu.org/event/2024ibc/2026-09-24/ LOCATION:AHL\, 733 Bishop St #3100\, Honolulu\, HI\, 96813\, United States CATEGORIES:Committee Meetings GEO:21.306791;-157.862838 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=AHL 733 Bishop St #3100 Honolulu HI 96813 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=733 Bishop St #3100:geo:-157.862838,21.306791 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20260924T080000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20260924T160000 DTSTAMP:20260904T181952Z CREATED:20260904T181952Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T181952Z UID:10001427-1790236800-1790265600@www.aiahonolulu.org SUMMARY:Private Event DESCRIPTION:Architect Insight Session: Hawaiʻi's Local Wood Economy (HSW) \n\n Virtual Discussion | June 30 | 1.0 HSW \n\n How can Hawaiʻi make better use of the trees and wood materials already within our communities?\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n Join representatives from the Hawaiʻi Department of Land and Natural Resources Division of Forestry and Wildlife (DOFAW) and Unified Wood Economy (UWE) for a virtual discussion focused on gathering insight and lived experience from architects and design professionals about the opportunities and challenges surrounding local wood resources. \nUWE has been engaged by DOFAW to assess Hawaiʻi's urban wood biomass and explore pathways toward a more circular\, locally based wood economy. As part of this work\, they are seeking input from professionals across the building industry to better understand existing systems\, barriers\, and opportunities related to: \n\nSalvaged urban and near-urban trees\nReclaimed and deconstructed building materials\nLocal wood products and supply chains\nMaterial specification and procurement challenges\nOpportunities for greater use of Hawaiʻi-grown and recovered wood products in design and construction\n\nFor architects\, local wood presents exciting possibilities as a material that reflects place and culture—from custom millwork and furnishings to specialty finish applications and feature installations. Yet many challenges remain\, including inconsistent supply\, limited processing infrastructure\, material certification concerns\, and procurement hurdles. \nThis session is intended as a conversation rather than a presentation. UWE is in an active information-gathering phase and is looking to learn from practitioners who have attempted to specify\, source\, salvage\, reuse\, or advocate for local wood materials in Hawaiʻi projects. Whether your experience has been successful\, challenging\, or simply exploratory\, your perspective can help inform a broader understanding of the current landscape. \n\n\n \n \n \n 2026 AIA & UWE Discussion\n \n \n Name(Required)\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n AIA DesignationNon-memberAIAAssoc. AIAAIA MEFAIAAllied MemberHon. AffiliateFirm/OrganizationEmail(Required) URL:https://www.aiahonolulu.org/event/private-event-42/ LOCATION:AIA Honolulu Center for Architecture\, 828 Fort Street Mall\, Suite 100\, Honolulu\, HI\, 96813\, United States CATEGORIES:Private Event 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:Architect Insight Session: Hawaiʻi's Local Wood Economy (HSW) \n\n Virtual Discussion | June 30 | 1.0 HSW \n\n How can Hawaiʻi make better use of the trees and wood materials already within our communities?\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n Join representatives from the Hawaiʻi Department of Land and Natural Resources Division of Forestry and Wildlife (DOFAW) and Unified Wood Economy (UWE) for a virtual discussion focused on gathering insight and lived experience from architects and design professionals about the opportunities and challenges surrounding local wood resources. \nUWE has been engaged by DOFAW to assess Hawaiʻi's urban wood biomass and explore pathways toward a more circular\, locally based wood economy. As part of this work\, they are seeking input from professionals across the building industry to better understand existing systems\, barriers\, and opportunities related to: \n\nSalvaged urban and near-urban trees\nReclaimed and deconstructed building materials\nLocal wood products and supply chains\nMaterial specification and procurement challenges\nOpportunities for greater use of Hawaiʻi-grown and recovered wood products in design and construction\n\nFor architects\, local wood presents exciting possibilities as a material that reflects place and culture—from custom millwork and furnishings to specialty finish applications and feature installations. Yet many challenges remain\, including inconsistent supply\, limited processing infrastructure\, material certification concerns\, and procurement hurdles. \nThis session is intended as a conversation rather than a presentation. UWE is in an active information-gathering phase and is looking to learn from practitioners who have attempted to specify\, source\, salvage\, reuse\, or advocate for local wood materials in Hawaiʻi projects. Whether your experience has been successful\, challenging\, or simply exploratory\, your perspective can help inform a broader understanding of the current landscape. \n\n\n \n \n \n 2026 AIA & UWE Discussion\n \n \n Name(Required)\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n AIA DesignationNon-memberAIAAssoc. AIAAIA MEFAIAAllied MemberHon. AffiliateFirm/OrganizationEmail(Required) URL:https://www.aiahonolulu.org/event/ai-presentation/ LOCATION:Virtual (Zoom) CATEGORIES:Professional Development END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR