BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//AIA Honolulu - ECPv6.17.3.1//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:20261107T090000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20261107T110000 DTSTAMP:20260527T223015Z CREATED:20251202T000554Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260527T223015Z UID:10001147-1794042000-1794049200@www.aiahonolulu.org SUMMARY:AIA Honolulu Architectural Walking Tour of Downtown DESCRIPTION:Emerging Professional\nMentorship Program – Lineage\nThings I Wish I Knew Earlier in My Career\nFeaturing Dean Sakamoto\, FAIA\n\n\n Join 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 Dean Sakamoto\, FAIA\, architect\, educator\, and founder of Dean Sakamoto Architects (DSA) and SHADE\, for an intimate and informal conversation about his career\, lessons learned along the way\, and his perspective on the architect’s role in shaping communities. \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n About Dean:\nDean’s career has crossed the boundaries of traditional architectural practice—from environmentally sensitive and culturally specific design to education\, historic preservation\, urban planning\, coastal resilience\, and public-interest design. His work includes the passively ventilated World Language Center at Niu Valley Middle School\, adaptive reuse and preservation projects in Hawaiʻi and Connecticut\, and decades of research and advocacy surrounding Hawaiʻi’s \n\n\n\n \n\n significant modern architecture. Through the nonprofit SHADE Institute\, Dean has also worked with students and communities to explore how design can address larger social and urban challenges\, including ongoing efforts in Honolulu’s Chinatown. \n\n\n Centered around the recurring Lineage theme\, “Things I Wish I Knew Earlier in My Career\,” the conversation will explore Dean’s journey through the profession while giving attendees an opportunity to ask their own questions about career growth\, design advocacy\, mentorship\, sustainability\, and creating meaningful work in Hawaii. \nSpace is intentionally limited to encourage an open\, engaging conversation between Dean and attendees. \nCome ready to listen\, ask questions\, and talk story. \nWhen: Wednesday\, September 30\, 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM\nWhere: SHADE / Dean Sakamoto Architects\, 99 N King Street\, Honolulu\, HI 96817\nCost: Free\nMaximum Participants: 12\nCEU: Qualifies for 1 AIA/CES LU \nParking:\nStreet parking is available along Maunakea and Smith Street. Paid parking is also available nearby at: \n\nMarin Tower Municipal Parking Garage - 918 Smith Street\n888 Nuuanu Ave Parking - 888 Nuuanu Avenue\nMarin Tower - 60 N Nimitz Hwy\nKekaulike - 1016 Maunakea St\nHale Pauahi - 155 N Beretania St\n\n\n\n \n\n \n \n RSVP for Lineage featuring Dean Sakamoto\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-21/ LOCATION:AIA Honolulu Center for Architecture\, 828 Fort Street Mall\, Suite 100\, Honolulu\, HI\, 96813\, United States CATEGORIES: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: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:Emerging Professional\nMentorship Program – Lineage\nThings I Wish I Knew Earlier in My Career\nFeaturing Dean Sakamoto\, FAIA\n\n\n Join 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 Dean Sakamoto\, FAIA\, architect\, educator\, and founder of Dean Sakamoto Architects (DSA) and SHADE\, for an intimate and informal conversation about his career\, lessons learned along the way\, and his perspective on the architect’s role in shaping communities. \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n About Dean:\nDean’s career has crossed the boundaries of traditional architectural practice—from environmentally sensitive and culturally specific design to education\, historic preservation\, urban planning\, coastal resilience\, and public-interest design. His work includes the passively ventilated World Language Center at Niu Valley Middle School\, adaptive reuse and preservation projects in Hawaiʻi and Connecticut\, and decades of research and advocacy surrounding Hawaiʻi’s \n\n\n\n \n\n significant modern architecture. Through the nonprofit SHADE Institute\, Dean has also worked with students and communities to explore how design can address larger social and urban challenges\, including ongoing efforts in Honolulu’s Chinatown. \n\n\n Centered around the recurring Lineage theme\, “Things I Wish I Knew Earlier in My Career\,” the conversation will explore Dean’s journey through the profession while giving attendees an opportunity to ask their own questions about career growth\, design advocacy\, mentorship\, sustainability\, and creating meaningful work in Hawaii. \nSpace is intentionally limited to encourage an open\, engaging conversation between Dean and attendees. \nCome ready to listen\, ask questions\, and talk story. \nWhen: Wednesday\, September 30\, 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM\nWhere: SHADE / Dean Sakamoto Architects\, 99 N King Street\, Honolulu\, HI 96817\nCost: Free\nMaximum Participants: 12\nCEU: Qualifies for 1 AIA/CES LU \nParking:\nStreet parking is available along Maunakea and Smith Street. Paid parking is also available nearby at: \n\nMarin Tower Municipal Parking Garage - 918 Smith Street\n888 Nuuanu Ave Parking - 888 Nuuanu Avenue\nMarin Tower - 60 N Nimitz Hwy\nKekaulike - 1016 Maunakea St\nHale Pauahi - 155 N Beretania St\n\n\n\n \n \n \n RSVP for Lineage featuring Dean Sakamoto\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/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:Emerging Professional\nMentorship Program – Lineage\nThings I Wish I Knew Earlier in My Career\nFeaturing Dean Sakamoto\, FAIA\n\n\n Join 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 Dean Sakamoto\, FAIA\, architect\, educator\, and founder of Dean Sakamoto Architects (DSA) and SHADE\, for an intimate and informal conversation about his career\, lessons learned along the way\, and his perspective on the architect’s role in shaping communities. \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n About Dean:\nDean’s career has crossed the boundaries of traditional architectural practice—from environmentally sensitive and culturally specific design to education\, historic preservation\, urban planning\, coastal resilience\, and public-interest design. His work includes the passively ventilated World Language Center at Niu Valley Middle School\, adaptive reuse and preservation projects in Hawaiʻi and Connecticut\, and decades of research and advocacy surrounding Hawaiʻi’s \n\n\n\n \n\n significant modern architecture. Through the nonprofit SHADE Institute\, Dean has also worked with students and communities to explore how design can address larger social and urban challenges\, including ongoing efforts in Honolulu’s Chinatown. \n\n\n Centered around the recurring Lineage theme\, “Things I Wish I Knew Earlier in My Career\,” the conversation will explore Dean’s journey through the profession while giving attendees an opportunity to ask their own questions about career growth\, design advocacy\, mentorship\, sustainability\, and creating meaningful work in Hawaii. \nSpace is intentionally limited to encourage an open\, engaging conversation between Dean and attendees. \nCome ready to listen\, ask questions\, and talk story. \nWhen: Wednesday\, September 30\, 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM\nWhere: SHADE / Dean Sakamoto Architects\, 99 N King Street\, Honolulu\, HI 96817\nCost: Free\nMaximum Participants: 12\nCEU: Qualifies for 1 AIA/CES LU \nParking:\nStreet parking is available along Maunakea and Smith Street. Paid parking is also available nearby at: \n\nMarin Tower Municipal Parking Garage - 918 Smith Street\n888 Nuuanu Ave Parking - 888 Nuuanu Avenue\nMarin Tower - 60 N Nimitz Hwy\nKekaulike - 1016 Maunakea St\nHale Pauahi - 155 N Beretania St\n\n\n\n \n \n \n RSVP for Lineage featuring Dean Sakamoto\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/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;VALUE=DATE:20261111 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261112 DTSTAMP:20251209T005859Z CREATED:20251209T005859Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251209T005859Z UID:10001163-1794355200-1794441599@www.aiahonolulu.org SUMMARY:Holiday - Veterans' Day DESCRIPTION:Emerging Professional\nMentorship Program – Lineage\nThings I Wish I Knew Earlier in My Career\nFeaturing Dean Sakamoto\, FAIA\n\n\n Join 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 Dean Sakamoto\, FAIA\, architect\, educator\, and founder of Dean Sakamoto Architects (DSA) and SHADE\, for an intimate and informal conversation about his career\, lessons learned along the way\, and his perspective on the architect’s role in shaping communities. \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n About Dean:\nDean’s career has crossed the boundaries of traditional architectural practice—from environmentally sensitive and culturally specific design to education\, historic preservation\, urban planning\, coastal resilience\, and public-interest design. His work includes the passively ventilated World Language Center at Niu Valley Middle School\, adaptive reuse and preservation projects in Hawaiʻi and Connecticut\, and decades of research and advocacy surrounding Hawaiʻi’s \n\n\n\n \n\n significant modern architecture. Through the nonprofit SHADE Institute\, Dean has also worked with students and communities to explore how design can address larger social and urban challenges\, including ongoing efforts in Honolulu’s Chinatown. \n\n\n Centered around the recurring Lineage theme\, “Things I Wish I Knew Earlier in My Career\,” the conversation will explore Dean’s journey through the profession while giving attendees an opportunity to ask their own questions about career growth\, design advocacy\, mentorship\, sustainability\, and creating meaningful work in Hawaii. \nSpace is intentionally limited to encourage an open\, engaging conversation between Dean and attendees. \nCome ready to listen\, ask questions\, and talk story. \nWhen: Wednesday\, September 30\, 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM\nWhere: SHADE / Dean Sakamoto Architects\, 99 N King Street\, Honolulu\, HI 96817\nCost: Free\nMaximum Participants: 12\nCEU: Qualifies for 1 AIA/CES LU \nParking:\nStreet parking is available along Maunakea and Smith Street. Paid parking is also available nearby at: \n\nMarin Tower Municipal Parking Garage - 918 Smith Street\n888 Nuuanu Ave Parking - 888 Nuuanu Avenue\nMarin Tower - 60 N Nimitz Hwy\nKekaulike - 1016 Maunakea St\nHale Pauahi - 155 N Beretania St\n\n\n\n \n \n \n RSVP for Lineage featuring Dean Sakamoto\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/holiday-veterans-day/ LOCATION:Hawaii END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20261112T120000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20261112T130000 DTSTAMP:20251230T203141Z CREATED:20250709T210157Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251230T203141Z UID:10001225-1794484800-1794488400@www.aiahonolulu.org SUMMARY:EDI Meeting DESCRIPTION:Emerging Professional\nMentorship Program – Lineage\nThings I Wish I Knew Earlier in My Career\nFeaturing Dean Sakamoto\, FAIA\n\n\n Join 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 Dean Sakamoto\, FAIA\, architect\, educator\, and founder of Dean Sakamoto Architects (DSA) and SHADE\, for an intimate and informal conversation about his career\, lessons learned along the way\, and his perspective on the architect’s role in shaping communities. \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n About Dean:\nDean’s career has crossed the boundaries of traditional architectural practice—from environmentally sensitive and culturally specific design to education\, historic preservation\, urban planning\, coastal resilience\, and public-interest design. His work includes the passively ventilated World Language Center at Niu Valley Middle School\, adaptive reuse and preservation projects in Hawaiʻi and Connecticut\, and decades of research and advocacy surrounding Hawaiʻi’s \n\n\n\n \n\n significant modern architecture. Through the nonprofit SHADE Institute\, Dean has also worked with students and communities to explore how design can address larger social and urban challenges\, including ongoing efforts in Honolulu’s Chinatown. \n\n\n Centered around the recurring Lineage theme\, “Things I Wish I Knew Earlier in My Career\,” the conversation will explore Dean’s journey through the profession while giving attendees an opportunity to ask their own questions about career growth\, design advocacy\, mentorship\, sustainability\, and creating meaningful work in Hawaii. \nSpace is intentionally limited to encourage an open\, engaging conversation between Dean and attendees. \nCome ready to listen\, ask questions\, and talk story. \nWhen: Wednesday\, September 30\, 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM\nWhere: SHADE / Dean Sakamoto Architects\, 99 N King Street\, Honolulu\, HI 96817\nCost: Free\nMaximum Participants: 12\nCEU: Qualifies for 1 AIA/CES LU \nParking:\nStreet parking is available along Maunakea and Smith Street. Paid parking is also available nearby at: \n\nMarin Tower Municipal Parking Garage - 918 Smith Street\n888 Nuuanu Ave Parking - 888 Nuuanu Avenue\nMarin Tower - 60 N Nimitz Hwy\nKekaulike - 1016 Maunakea St\nHale Pauahi - 155 N Beretania St\n\n\n\n \n \n \n RSVP for Lineage featuring Dean Sakamoto\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-3/2026-11-12/ LOCATION:Virtual (Zoom) CATEGORIES:Committee Meetings END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20261114T090000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20261114T110000 DTSTAMP:20260729T193915Z CREATED:20260529T025334Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T193915Z UID:10001327-1794646800-1794654000@www.aiahonolulu.org SUMMARY:Private Tour - AIA Honolulu Architectural Walking Tour of Chinatown DESCRIPTION:Emerging Professional\nMentorship Program – Lineage\nThings I Wish I Knew Earlier in My Career\nFeaturing Dean Sakamoto\, FAIA\n\n\n Join 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 Dean Sakamoto\, FAIA\, architect\, educator\, and founder of Dean Sakamoto Architects (DSA) and SHADE\, for an intimate and informal conversation about his career\, lessons learned along the way\, and his perspective on the architect’s role in shaping communities. \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n About Dean:\nDean’s career has crossed the boundaries of traditional architectural practice—from environmentally sensitive and culturally specific design to education\, historic preservation\, urban planning\, coastal resilience\, and public-interest design. His work includes the passively ventilated World Language Center at Niu Valley Middle School\, adaptive reuse and preservation projects in Hawaiʻi and Connecticut\, and decades of research and advocacy surrounding Hawaiʻi’s \n\n\n\n \n\n significant modern architecture. Through the nonprofit SHADE Institute\, Dean has also worked with students and communities to explore how design can address larger social and urban challenges\, including ongoing efforts in Honolulu’s Chinatown. \n\n\n Centered around the recurring Lineage theme\, “Things I Wish I Knew Earlier in My Career\,” the conversation will explore Dean’s journey through the profession while giving attendees an opportunity to ask their own questions about career growth\, design advocacy\, mentorship\, sustainability\, and creating meaningful work in Hawaii. \nSpace is intentionally limited to encourage an open\, engaging conversation between Dean and attendees. \nCome ready to listen\, ask questions\, and talk story. \nWhen: Wednesday\, September 30\, 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM\nWhere: SHADE / Dean Sakamoto Architects\, 99 N King Street\, Honolulu\, HI 96817\nCost: Free\nMaximum Participants: 12\nCEU: Qualifies for 1 AIA/CES LU \nParking:\nStreet parking is available along Maunakea and Smith Street. Paid parking is also available nearby at: \n\nMarin Tower Municipal Parking Garage - 918 Smith Street\n888 Nuuanu Ave Parking - 888 Nuuanu Avenue\nMarin Tower - 60 N Nimitz Hwy\nKekaulike - 1016 Maunakea St\nHale Pauahi - 155 N Beretania St\n\n\n\n \n \n \n RSVP for Lineage featuring Dean Sakamoto\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-chinatown-2/ LOCATION:AIA Honolulu Center for Architecture\, 828 Fort Street Mall\, Suite 100\, Honolulu\, HI\, 96813\, United States CATEGORIES: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:20261116T080000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20261117T170000 DTSTAMP:20251114T003612Z CREATED:20251114T003612Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251114T003612Z UID:10001133-1794816000-1794934800@www.aiahonolulu.org SUMMARY:Private Event DESCRIPTION:Emerging Professional\nMentorship Program – Lineage\nThings I Wish I Knew Earlier in My Career\nFeaturing Dean Sakamoto\, FAIA\n\n\n Join 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 Dean Sakamoto\, FAIA\, architect\, educator\, and founder of Dean Sakamoto Architects (DSA) and SHADE\, for an intimate and informal conversation about his career\, lessons learned along the way\, and his perspective on the architect’s role in shaping communities. \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n About Dean:\nDean’s career has crossed the boundaries of traditional architectural practice—from environmentally sensitive and culturally specific design to education\, historic preservation\, urban planning\, coastal resilience\, and public-interest design. His work includes the passively ventilated World Language Center at Niu Valley Middle School\, adaptive reuse and preservation projects in Hawaiʻi and Connecticut\, and decades of research and advocacy surrounding Hawaiʻi’s \n\n\n\n \n\n significant modern architecture. Through the nonprofit SHADE Institute\, Dean has also worked with students and communities to explore how design can address larger social and urban challenges\, including ongoing efforts in Honolulu’s Chinatown. \n\n\n Centered around the recurring Lineage theme\, “Things I Wish I Knew Earlier in My Career\,” the conversation will explore Dean’s journey through the profession while giving attendees an opportunity to ask their own questions about career growth\, design advocacy\, mentorship\, sustainability\, and creating meaningful work in Hawaii. \nSpace is intentionally limited to encourage an open\, engaging conversation between Dean and attendees. \nCome ready to listen\, ask questions\, and talk story. \nWhen: Wednesday\, September 30\, 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM\nWhere: SHADE / Dean Sakamoto Architects\, 99 N King Street\, Honolulu\, HI 96817\nCost: Free\nMaximum Participants: 12\nCEU: Qualifies for 1 AIA/CES LU \nParking:\nStreet parking is available along Maunakea and Smith Street. Paid parking is also available nearby at: \n\nMarin Tower Municipal Parking Garage - 918 Smith Street\n888 Nuuanu Ave Parking - 888 Nuuanu Avenue\nMarin Tower - 60 N Nimitz Hwy\nKekaulike - 1016 Maunakea St\nHale Pauahi - 155 N Beretania St\n\n\n\n \n \n \n RSVP for Lineage featuring Dean Sakamoto\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-23/ 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:20261117T163000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20261117T173000 DTSTAMP:20260803T212134Z CREATED:20260803T211334Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260803T212134Z UID:10001391-1794933000-1794936600@www.aiahonolulu.org SUMMARY:ʻŌlauniu at Kapālama Kai Site Tour DESCRIPTION:Emerging Professional\nMentorship Program – Lineage\nThings I Wish I Knew Earlier in My Career\nFeaturing Dean Sakamoto\, FAIA\n\n\n Join 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 Dean Sakamoto\, FAIA\, architect\, educator\, and founder of Dean Sakamoto Architects (DSA) and SHADE\, for an intimate and informal conversation about his career\, lessons learned along the way\, and his perspective on the architect’s role in shaping communities. \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n About Dean:\nDean’s career has crossed the boundaries of traditional architectural practice—from environmentally sensitive and culturally specific design to education\, historic preservation\, urban planning\, coastal resilience\, and public-interest design. His work includes the passively ventilated World Language Center at Niu Valley Middle School\, adaptive reuse and preservation projects in Hawaiʻi and Connecticut\, and decades of research and advocacy surrounding Hawaiʻi’s \n\n\n\n \n\n significant modern architecture. Through the nonprofit SHADE Institute\, Dean has also worked with students and communities to explore how design can address larger social and urban challenges\, including ongoing efforts in Honolulu’s Chinatown. \n\n\n Centered around the recurring Lineage theme\, “Things I Wish I Knew Earlier in My Career\,” the conversation will explore Dean’s journey through the profession while giving attendees an opportunity to ask their own questions about career growth\, design advocacy\, mentorship\, sustainability\, and creating meaningful work in Hawaii. \nSpace is intentionally limited to encourage an open\, engaging conversation between Dean and attendees. \nCome ready to listen\, ask questions\, and talk story. \nWhen: Wednesday\, September 30\, 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM\nWhere: SHADE / Dean Sakamoto Architects\, 99 N King Street\, Honolulu\, HI 96817\nCost: Free\nMaximum Participants: 12\nCEU: Qualifies for 1 AIA/CES LU \nParking:\nStreet parking is available along Maunakea and Smith Street. Paid parking is also available nearby at: \n\nMarin Tower Municipal Parking Garage - 918 Smith Street\n888 Nuuanu Ave Parking - 888 Nuuanu Avenue\nMarin Tower - 60 N Nimitz Hwy\nKekaulike - 1016 Maunakea St\nHale Pauahi - 155 N Beretania St\n\n\n\n \n \n \n RSVP for Lineage featuring Dean Sakamoto\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/olauniu-site-tour/ LOCATION:Hawaii CATEGORIES:EPD,Professional Development END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20261117T163000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20261117T183000 DTSTAMP:20260723T023158Z CREATED:20260723T023158Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260723T023158Z UID:10001376-1794933000-1794940200@www.aiahonolulu.org SUMMARY:UH SOA Lecture & Discussion - Presenter Deanna Van Buren DESCRIPTION:Emerging Professional\nMentorship Program – Lineage\nThings I Wish I Knew Earlier in My Career\nFeaturing Dean Sakamoto\, FAIA\n\n\n Join 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 Dean Sakamoto\, FAIA\, architect\, educator\, and founder of Dean Sakamoto Architects (DSA) and SHADE\, for an intimate and informal conversation about his career\, lessons learned along the way\, and his perspective on the architect’s role in shaping communities. \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n About Dean:\nDean’s career has crossed the boundaries of traditional architectural practice—from environmentally sensitive and culturally specific design to education\, historic preservation\, urban planning\, coastal resilience\, and public-interest design. His work includes the passively ventilated World Language Center at Niu Valley Middle School\, adaptive reuse and preservation projects in Hawaiʻi and Connecticut\, and decades of research and advocacy surrounding Hawaiʻi’s \n\n\n\n \n\n significant modern architecture. Through the nonprofit SHADE Institute\, Dean has also worked with students and communities to explore how design can address larger social and urban challenges\, including ongoing efforts in Honolulu’s Chinatown. \n\n\n Centered around the recurring Lineage theme\, “Things I Wish I Knew Earlier in My Career\,” the conversation will explore Dean’s journey through the profession while giving attendees an opportunity to ask their own questions about career growth\, design advocacy\, mentorship\, sustainability\, and creating meaningful work in Hawaii. \nSpace is intentionally limited to encourage an open\, engaging conversation between Dean and attendees. \nCome ready to listen\, ask questions\, and talk story. \nWhen: Wednesday\, September 30\, 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM\nWhere: SHADE / Dean Sakamoto Architects\, 99 N King Street\, Honolulu\, HI 96817\nCost: Free\nMaximum Participants: 12\nCEU: Qualifies for 1 AIA/CES LU \nParking:\nStreet parking is available along Maunakea and Smith Street. Paid parking is also available nearby at: \n\nMarin Tower Municipal Parking Garage - 918 Smith Street\n888 Nuuanu Ave Parking - 888 Nuuanu Avenue\nMarin Tower - 60 N Nimitz Hwy\nKekaulike - 1016 Maunakea St\nHale Pauahi - 155 N Beretania St\n\n\n\n \n \n \n RSVP for Lineage featuring Dean Sakamoto\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/uh-soa-lecture-discussion-presenter-deanna-van-buren/ LOCATION:University of Hawaii at Manoa School of Architecture\, 1899 University Ave\, Honolulu\, HI\, 96822\, United States 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:20261118T120000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20261118T130000 DTSTAMP:20260812T231515Z CREATED:20260803T205846Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260812T231515Z UID:10001390-1795003200-1795006800@www.aiahonolulu.org SUMMARY:AIA Hawaii Testimony Workshop DESCRIPTION:Emerging Professional\nMentorship Program – Lineage\nThings I Wish I Knew Earlier in My Career\nFeaturing Dean Sakamoto\, FAIA\n\n\n Join 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 Dean Sakamoto\, FAIA\, architect\, educator\, and founder of Dean Sakamoto Architects (DSA) and SHADE\, for an intimate and informal conversation about his career\, lessons learned along the way\, and his perspective on the architect’s role in shaping communities. \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n About Dean:\nDean’s career has crossed the boundaries of traditional architectural practice—from environmentally sensitive and culturally specific design to education\, historic preservation\, urban planning\, coastal resilience\, and public-interest design. His work includes the passively ventilated World Language Center at Niu Valley Middle School\, adaptive reuse and preservation projects in Hawaiʻi and Connecticut\, and decades of research and advocacy surrounding Hawaiʻi’s \n\n\n\n \n\n significant modern architecture. Through the nonprofit SHADE Institute\, Dean has also worked with students and communities to explore how design can address larger social and urban challenges\, including ongoing efforts in Honolulu’s Chinatown. \n\n\n Centered around the recurring Lineage theme\, “Things I Wish I Knew Earlier in My Career\,” the conversation will explore Dean’s journey through the profession while giving attendees an opportunity to ask their own questions about career growth\, design advocacy\, mentorship\, sustainability\, and creating meaningful work in Hawaii. \nSpace is intentionally limited to encourage an open\, engaging conversation between Dean and attendees. \nCome ready to listen\, ask questions\, and talk story. \nWhen: Wednesday\, September 30\, 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM\nWhere: SHADE / Dean Sakamoto Architects\, 99 N King Street\, Honolulu\, HI 96817\nCost: Free\nMaximum Participants: 12\nCEU: Qualifies for 1 AIA/CES LU \nParking:\nStreet parking is available along Maunakea and Smith Street. Paid parking is also available nearby at: \n\nMarin Tower Municipal Parking Garage - 918 Smith Street\n888 Nuuanu Ave Parking - 888 Nuuanu Avenue\nMarin Tower - 60 N Nimitz Hwy\nKekaulike - 1016 Maunakea St\nHale Pauahi - 155 N Beretania St\n\n\n\n \n \n \n RSVP for Lineage featuring Dean Sakamoto\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-hawaii-testimony-workshop-2/ 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:20261119T073000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20261119T093000 DTSTAMP:20250731T011247Z CREATED:20250731T011129Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250731T011247Z UID:10001079-1795073400-1795080600@www.aiahonolulu.org SUMMARY:Private Event DESCRIPTION:Emerging Professional\nMentorship Program – Lineage\nThings I Wish I Knew Earlier in My Career\nFeaturing Dean Sakamoto\, FAIA\n\n\n Join 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 Dean Sakamoto\, FAIA\, architect\, educator\, and founder of Dean Sakamoto Architects (DSA) and SHADE\, for an intimate and informal conversation about his career\, lessons learned along the way\, and his perspective on the architect’s role in shaping communities. \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n About Dean:\nDean’s career has crossed the boundaries of traditional architectural practice—from environmentally sensitive and culturally specific design to education\, historic preservation\, urban planning\, coastal resilience\, and public-interest design. His work includes the passively ventilated World Language Center at Niu Valley Middle School\, adaptive reuse and preservation projects in Hawaiʻi and Connecticut\, and decades of research and advocacy surrounding Hawaiʻi’s \n\n\n\n \n\n significant modern architecture. Through the nonprofit SHADE Institute\, Dean has also worked with students and communities to explore how design can address larger social and urban challenges\, including ongoing efforts in Honolulu’s Chinatown. \n\n\n Centered around the recurring Lineage theme\, “Things I Wish I Knew Earlier in My Career\,” the conversation will explore Dean’s journey through the profession while giving attendees an opportunity to ask their own questions about career growth\, design advocacy\, mentorship\, sustainability\, and creating meaningful work in Hawaii. \nSpace is intentionally limited to encourage an open\, engaging conversation between Dean and attendees. \nCome ready to listen\, ask questions\, and talk story. \nWhen: Wednesday\, September 30\, 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM\nWhere: SHADE / Dean Sakamoto Architects\, 99 N King Street\, Honolulu\, HI 96817\nCost: Free\nMaximum Participants: 12\nCEU: Qualifies for 1 AIA/CES LU \nParking:\nStreet parking is available along Maunakea and Smith Street. Paid parking is also available nearby at: \n\nMarin Tower Municipal Parking Garage - 918 Smith Street\n888 Nuuanu Ave Parking - 888 Nuuanu Avenue\nMarin Tower - 60 N Nimitz Hwy\nKekaulike - 1016 Maunakea St\nHale Pauahi - 155 N Beretania St\n\n\n\n \n \n \n RSVP for Lineage featuring Dean Sakamoto\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-15/ LOCATION:AIA Honolulu Center for Architecture\, 828 Fort Street Mall\, Suite 100\, Honolulu\, HI\, 96813\, United States CATEGORIES:Private Event 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:20261119T173000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20261119T183000 DTSTAMP:20260331T202713Z CREATED:20260127T013923Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T202713Z UID:10001258-1795109400-1795113000@www.aiahonolulu.org SUMMARY:EPD Open Study Session: Sustainability DESCRIPTION:Emerging Professional\nMentorship Program – Lineage\nThings I Wish I Knew Earlier in My Career\nFeaturing Dean Sakamoto\, FAIA\n\n\n Join 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 Dean Sakamoto\, FAIA\, architect\, educator\, and founder of Dean Sakamoto Architects (DSA) and SHADE\, for an intimate and informal conversation about his career\, lessons learned along the way\, and his perspective on the architect’s role in shaping communities. \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n About Dean:\nDean’s career has crossed the boundaries of traditional architectural practice—from environmentally sensitive and culturally specific design to education\, historic preservation\, urban planning\, coastal resilience\, and public-interest design. His work includes the passively ventilated World Language Center at Niu Valley Middle School\, adaptive reuse and preservation projects in Hawaiʻi and Connecticut\, and decades of research and advocacy surrounding Hawaiʻi’s \n\n\n\n \n\n significant modern architecture. Through the nonprofit SHADE Institute\, Dean has also worked with students and communities to explore how design can address larger social and urban challenges\, including ongoing efforts in Honolulu’s Chinatown. \n\n\n Centered around the recurring Lineage theme\, “Things I Wish I Knew Earlier in My Career\,” the conversation will explore Dean’s journey through the profession while giving attendees an opportunity to ask their own questions about career growth\, design advocacy\, mentorship\, sustainability\, and creating meaningful work in Hawaii. \nSpace is intentionally limited to encourage an open\, engaging conversation between Dean and attendees. \nCome ready to listen\, ask questions\, and talk story. \nWhen: Wednesday\, September 30\, 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM\nWhere: SHADE / Dean Sakamoto Architects\, 99 N King Street\, Honolulu\, HI 96817\nCost: Free\nMaximum Participants: 12\nCEU: Qualifies for 1 AIA/CES LU \nParking:\nStreet parking is available along Maunakea and Smith Street. Paid parking is also available nearby at: \n\nMarin Tower Municipal Parking Garage - 918 Smith Street\n888 Nuuanu Ave Parking - 888 Nuuanu Avenue\nMarin Tower - 60 N Nimitz Hwy\nKekaulike - 1016 Maunakea St\nHale Pauahi - 155 N Beretania St\n\n\n\n \n \n \n RSVP for Lineage featuring Dean Sakamoto\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-sustainability/ 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:20261120T120000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20261120T130000 DTSTAMP:20251230T195405Z CREATED:20251230T195405Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251230T195405Z UID:10001205-1795176000-1795179600@www.aiahonolulu.org SUMMARY:BOD Meeting DESCRIPTION:Emerging Professional\nMentorship Program – Lineage\nThings I Wish I Knew Earlier in My Career\nFeaturing Dean Sakamoto\, FAIA\n\n\n Join 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 Dean Sakamoto\, FAIA\, architect\, educator\, and founder of Dean Sakamoto Architects (DSA) and SHADE\, for an intimate and informal conversation about his career\, lessons learned along the way\, and his perspective on the architect’s role in shaping communities. \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n About Dean:\nDean’s career has crossed the boundaries of traditional architectural practice—from environmentally sensitive and culturally specific design to education\, historic preservation\, urban planning\, coastal resilience\, and public-interest design. His work includes the passively ventilated World Language Center at Niu Valley Middle School\, adaptive reuse and preservation projects in Hawaiʻi and Connecticut\, and decades of research and advocacy surrounding Hawaiʻi’s \n\n\n\n \n\n significant modern architecture. Through the nonprofit SHADE Institute\, Dean has also worked with students and communities to explore how design can address larger social and urban challenges\, including ongoing efforts in Honolulu’s Chinatown. \n\n\n Centered around the recurring Lineage theme\, “Things I Wish I Knew Earlier in My Career\,” the conversation will explore Dean’s journey through the profession while giving attendees an opportunity to ask their own questions about career growth\, design advocacy\, mentorship\, sustainability\, and creating meaningful work in Hawaii. \nSpace is intentionally limited to encourage an open\, engaging conversation between Dean and attendees. \nCome ready to listen\, ask questions\, and talk story. \nWhen: Wednesday\, September 30\, 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM\nWhere: SHADE / Dean Sakamoto Architects\, 99 N King Street\, Honolulu\, HI 96817\nCost: Free\nMaximum Participants: 12\nCEU: Qualifies for 1 AIA/CES LU \nParking:\nStreet parking is available along Maunakea and Smith Street. Paid parking is also available nearby at: \n\nMarin Tower Municipal Parking Garage - 918 Smith Street\n888 Nuuanu Ave Parking - 888 Nuuanu Avenue\nMarin Tower - 60 N Nimitz Hwy\nKekaulike - 1016 Maunakea St\nHale Pauahi - 155 N Beretania St\n\n\n\n \n \n \n RSVP for Lineage featuring Dean Sakamoto\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/bod-112026/ LOCATION:AIA Honolulu Center for Architecture\, 828 Fort Street Mall\, Suite 100\, Honolulu\, HI\, 96813\, United States CATEGORIES:BOD 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:20261121T090000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20261121T110000 DTSTAMP:20251210T025044Z CREATED:20251210T025044Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T025044Z UID:10001173-1795251600-1795258800@www.aiahonolulu.org SUMMARY:AIA Honolulu Architectural Walking Tour of Downtown DESCRIPTION:Emerging Professional\nMentorship Program – Lineage\nThings I Wish I Knew Earlier in My Career\nFeaturing Dean Sakamoto\, FAIA\n\n\n Join 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 Dean Sakamoto\, FAIA\, architect\, educator\, and founder of Dean Sakamoto Architects (DSA) and SHADE\, for an intimate and informal conversation about his career\, lessons learned along the way\, and his perspective on the architect’s role in shaping communities. \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n About Dean:\nDean’s career has crossed the boundaries of traditional architectural practice—from environmentally sensitive and culturally specific design to education\, historic preservation\, urban planning\, coastal resilience\, and public-interest design. His work includes the passively ventilated World Language Center at Niu Valley Middle School\, adaptive reuse and preservation projects in Hawaiʻi and Connecticut\, and decades of research and advocacy surrounding Hawaiʻi’s \n\n\n\n \n\n significant modern architecture. Through the nonprofit SHADE Institute\, Dean has also worked with students and communities to explore how design can address larger social and urban challenges\, including ongoing efforts in Honolulu’s Chinatown. \n\n\n Centered around the recurring Lineage theme\, “Things I Wish I Knew Earlier in My Career\,” the conversation will explore Dean’s journey through the profession while giving attendees an opportunity to ask their own questions about career growth\, design advocacy\, mentorship\, sustainability\, and creating meaningful work in Hawaii. \nSpace is intentionally limited to encourage an open\, engaging conversation between Dean and attendees. \nCome ready to listen\, ask questions\, and talk story. \nWhen: Wednesday\, September 30\, 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM\nWhere: SHADE / Dean Sakamoto Architects\, 99 N King Street\, Honolulu\, HI 96817\nCost: Free\nMaximum Participants: 12\nCEU: Qualifies for 1 AIA/CES LU \nParking:\nStreet parking is available along Maunakea and Smith Street. Paid parking is also available nearby at: \n\nMarin Tower Municipal Parking Garage - 918 Smith Street\n888 Nuuanu Ave Parking - 888 Nuuanu Avenue\nMarin Tower - 60 N Nimitz Hwy\nKekaulike - 1016 Maunakea St\nHale Pauahi - 155 N Beretania St\n\n\n\n \n \n \n RSVP for Lineage featuring Dean Sakamoto\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-30/ 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:20261124T120000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20261124T130000 DTSTAMP:20260311T212435Z CREATED:20260311T212435Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T212435Z UID:10001282-1795521600-1795525200@www.aiahonolulu.org SUMMARY:Small Firm Exchange: Working with Contractors DESCRIPTION:Emerging Professional\nMentorship Program – Lineage\nThings I Wish I Knew Earlier in My Career\nFeaturing Dean Sakamoto\, FAIA\n\n\n Join 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 Dean Sakamoto\, FAIA\, architect\, educator\, and founder of Dean Sakamoto Architects (DSA) and SHADE\, for an intimate and informal conversation about his career\, lessons learned along the way\, and his perspective on the architect’s role in shaping communities. \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n About Dean:\nDean’s career has crossed the boundaries of traditional architectural practice—from environmentally sensitive and culturally specific design to education\, historic preservation\, urban planning\, coastal resilience\, and public-interest design. His work includes the passively ventilated World Language Center at Niu Valley Middle School\, adaptive reuse and preservation projects in Hawaiʻi and Connecticut\, and decades of research and advocacy surrounding Hawaiʻi’s \n\n\n\n \n\n significant modern architecture. Through the nonprofit SHADE Institute\, Dean has also worked with students and communities to explore how design can address larger social and urban challenges\, including ongoing efforts in Honolulu’s Chinatown. \n\n\n Centered around the recurring Lineage theme\, “Things I Wish I Knew Earlier in My Career\,” the conversation will explore Dean’s journey through the profession while giving attendees an opportunity to ask their own questions about career growth\, design advocacy\, mentorship\, sustainability\, and creating meaningful work in Hawaii. \nSpace is intentionally limited to encourage an open\, engaging conversation between Dean and attendees. \nCome ready to listen\, ask questions\, and talk story. \nWhen: Wednesday\, September 30\, 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM\nWhere: SHADE / Dean Sakamoto Architects\, 99 N King Street\, Honolulu\, HI 96817\nCost: Free\nMaximum Participants: 12\nCEU: Qualifies for 1 AIA/CES LU \nParking:\nStreet parking is available along Maunakea and Smith Street. Paid parking is also available nearby at: \n\nMarin Tower Municipal Parking Garage - 918 Smith Street\n888 Nuuanu Ave Parking - 888 Nuuanu Avenue\nMarin Tower - 60 N Nimitz Hwy\nKekaulike - 1016 Maunakea St\nHale Pauahi - 155 N Beretania St\n\n\n\n \n \n \n RSVP for Lineage featuring Dean Sakamoto\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-11-24-26/ LOCATION:Virtual (Zoom) CATEGORIES:Community Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261126 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261128 DTSTAMP:20251209T010333Z CREATED:20251209T005859Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251209T010333Z UID:10001164-1795651200-1795823999@www.aiahonolulu.org SUMMARY:Holiday - Thanksgiving DESCRIPTION:Emerging Professional\nMentorship Program – Lineage\nThings I Wish I Knew Earlier in My Career\nFeaturing Dean Sakamoto\, FAIA\n\n\n Join 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 Dean Sakamoto\, FAIA\, architect\, educator\, and founder of Dean Sakamoto Architects (DSA) and SHADE\, for an intimate and informal conversation about his career\, lessons learned along the way\, and his perspective on the architect’s role in shaping communities. \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n About Dean:\nDean’s career has crossed the boundaries of traditional architectural practice—from environmentally sensitive and culturally specific design to education\, historic preservation\, urban planning\, coastal resilience\, and public-interest design. His work includes the passively ventilated World Language Center at Niu Valley Middle School\, adaptive reuse and preservation projects in Hawaiʻi and Connecticut\, and decades of research and advocacy surrounding Hawaiʻi’s \n\n\n\n \n\n significant modern architecture. Through the nonprofit SHADE Institute\, Dean has also worked with students and communities to explore how design can address larger social and urban challenges\, including ongoing efforts in Honolulu’s Chinatown. \n\n\n Centered around the recurring Lineage theme\, “Things I Wish I Knew Earlier in My Career\,” the conversation will explore Dean’s journey through the profession while giving attendees an opportunity to ask their own questions about career growth\, design advocacy\, mentorship\, sustainability\, and creating meaningful work in Hawaii. \nSpace is intentionally limited to encourage an open\, engaging conversation between Dean and attendees. \nCome ready to listen\, ask questions\, and talk story. \nWhen: Wednesday\, September 30\, 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM\nWhere: SHADE / Dean Sakamoto Architects\, 99 N King Street\, Honolulu\, HI 96817\nCost: Free\nMaximum Participants: 12\nCEU: Qualifies for 1 AIA/CES LU \nParking:\nStreet parking is available along Maunakea and Smith Street. Paid parking is also available nearby at: \n\nMarin Tower Municipal Parking Garage - 918 Smith Street\n888 Nuuanu Ave Parking - 888 Nuuanu Avenue\nMarin Tower - 60 N Nimitz Hwy\nKekaulike - 1016 Maunakea St\nHale Pauahi - 155 N Beretania St\n\n\n\n \n \n \n RSVP for Lineage featuring Dean Sakamoto\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/holiday-thanksgiving/ LOCATION:Hawaii END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20261202T160000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20261202T170000 DTSTAMP:20250401T235944Z CREATED:20250401T235546Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250401T235944Z UID:10000952-1796227200-1796230800@www.aiahonolulu.org SUMMARY:AIA / GCA / ACECH Committee Meeting DESCRIPTION:Emerging Professional\nMentorship Program – Lineage\nThings I Wish I Knew Earlier in My Career\nFeaturing Dean Sakamoto\, FAIA\n\n\n Join 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 Dean Sakamoto\, FAIA\, architect\, educator\, and founder of Dean Sakamoto Architects (DSA) and SHADE\, for an intimate and informal conversation about his career\, lessons learned along the way\, and his perspective on the architect’s role in shaping communities. \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n About Dean:\nDean’s career has crossed the boundaries of traditional architectural practice—from environmentally sensitive and culturally specific design to education\, historic preservation\, urban planning\, coastal resilience\, and public-interest design. His work includes the passively ventilated World Language Center at Niu Valley Middle School\, adaptive reuse and preservation projects in Hawaiʻi and Connecticut\, and decades of research and advocacy surrounding Hawaiʻi’s \n\n\n\n \n\n significant modern architecture. Through the nonprofit SHADE Institute\, Dean has also worked with students and communities to explore how design can address larger social and urban challenges\, including ongoing efforts in Honolulu’s Chinatown. \n\n\n Centered around the recurring Lineage theme\, “Things I Wish I Knew Earlier in My Career\,” the conversation will explore Dean’s journey through the profession while giving attendees an opportunity to ask their own questions about career growth\, design advocacy\, mentorship\, sustainability\, and creating meaningful work in Hawaii. \nSpace is intentionally limited to encourage an open\, engaging conversation between Dean and attendees. \nCome ready to listen\, ask questions\, and talk story. \nWhen: Wednesday\, September 30\, 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM\nWhere: SHADE / Dean Sakamoto Architects\, 99 N King Street\, Honolulu\, HI 96817\nCost: Free\nMaximum Participants: 12\nCEU: Qualifies for 1 AIA/CES LU \nParking:\nStreet parking is available along Maunakea and Smith Street. Paid parking is also available nearby at: \n\nMarin Tower Municipal Parking Garage - 918 Smith Street\n888 Nuuanu Ave Parking - 888 Nuuanu Avenue\nMarin Tower - 60 N Nimitz Hwy\nKekaulike - 1016 Maunakea St\nHale Pauahi - 155 N Beretania St\n\n\n\n \n \n \n RSVP for Lineage featuring Dean Sakamoto\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-3/2026-12-02/ 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:20261204T120000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20261204T130000 DTSTAMP:20251230T202729Z CREATED:20251230T192001Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251230T202729Z UID:10001194-1796385600-1796389200@www.aiahonolulu.org SUMMARY:Executive Committee Meeting DESCRIPTION:Emerging Professional\nMentorship Program – Lineage\nThings I Wish I Knew Earlier in My Career\nFeaturing Dean Sakamoto\, FAIA\n\n\n Join 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 Dean Sakamoto\, FAIA\, architect\, educator\, and founder of Dean Sakamoto Architects (DSA) and SHADE\, for an intimate and informal conversation about his career\, lessons learned along the way\, and his perspective on the architect’s role in shaping communities. \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n About Dean:\nDean’s career has crossed the boundaries of traditional architectural practice—from environmentally sensitive and culturally specific design to education\, historic preservation\, urban planning\, coastal resilience\, and public-interest design. His work includes the passively ventilated World Language Center at Niu Valley Middle School\, adaptive reuse and preservation projects in Hawaiʻi and Connecticut\, and decades of research and advocacy surrounding Hawaiʻi’s \n\n\n\n \n\n significant modern architecture. Through the nonprofit SHADE Institute\, Dean has also worked with students and communities to explore how design can address larger social and urban challenges\, including ongoing efforts in Honolulu’s Chinatown. \n\n\n Centered around the recurring Lineage theme\, “Things I Wish I Knew Earlier in My Career\,” the conversation will explore Dean’s journey through the profession while giving attendees an opportunity to ask their own questions about career growth\, design advocacy\, mentorship\, sustainability\, and creating meaningful work in Hawaii. \nSpace is intentionally limited to encourage an open\, engaging conversation between Dean and attendees. \nCome ready to listen\, ask questions\, and talk story. \nWhen: Wednesday\, September 30\, 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM\nWhere: SHADE / Dean Sakamoto Architects\, 99 N King Street\, Honolulu\, HI 96817\nCost: Free\nMaximum Participants: 12\nCEU: Qualifies for 1 AIA/CES LU \nParking:\nStreet parking is available along Maunakea and Smith Street. Paid parking is also available nearby at: \n\nMarin Tower Municipal Parking Garage - 918 Smith Street\n888 Nuuanu Ave Parking - 888 Nuuanu Avenue\nMarin Tower - 60 N Nimitz Hwy\nKekaulike - 1016 Maunakea St\nHale Pauahi - 155 N Beretania St\n\n\n\n \n \n \n RSVP for Lineage featuring Dean Sakamoto\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-12426/ 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:20261204T153000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20261204T163000 DTSTAMP:20260812T220100Z CREATED:20260812T220100Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260812T220100Z UID:10001405-1796398200-1796401800@www.aiahonolulu.org SUMMARY:COTE Meetings DESCRIPTION:Emerging Professional\nMentorship Program – Lineage\nThings I Wish I Knew Earlier in My Career\nFeaturing Dean Sakamoto\, FAIA\n\n\n Join 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 Dean Sakamoto\, FAIA\, architect\, educator\, and founder of Dean Sakamoto Architects (DSA) and SHADE\, for an intimate and informal conversation about his career\, lessons learned along the way\, and his perspective on the architect’s role in shaping communities. \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n About Dean:\nDean’s career has crossed the boundaries of traditional architectural practice—from environmentally sensitive and culturally specific design to education\, historic preservation\, urban planning\, coastal resilience\, and public-interest design. His work includes the passively ventilated World Language Center at Niu Valley Middle School\, adaptive reuse and preservation projects in Hawaiʻi and Connecticut\, and decades of research and advocacy surrounding Hawaiʻi’s \n\n\n\n \n\n significant modern architecture. Through the nonprofit SHADE Institute\, Dean has also worked with students and communities to explore how design can address larger social and urban challenges\, including ongoing efforts in Honolulu’s Chinatown. \n\n\n Centered around the recurring Lineage theme\, “Things I Wish I Knew Earlier in My Career\,” the conversation will explore Dean’s journey through the profession while giving attendees an opportunity to ask their own questions about career growth\, design advocacy\, mentorship\, sustainability\, and creating meaningful work in Hawaii. \nSpace is intentionally limited to encourage an open\, engaging conversation between Dean and attendees. \nCome ready to listen\, ask questions\, and talk story. \nWhen: Wednesday\, September 30\, 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM\nWhere: SHADE / Dean Sakamoto Architects\, 99 N King Street\, Honolulu\, HI 96817\nCost: Free\nMaximum Participants: 12\nCEU: Qualifies for 1 AIA/CES LU \nParking:\nStreet parking is available along Maunakea and Smith Street. Paid parking is also available nearby at: \n\nMarin Tower Municipal Parking Garage - 918 Smith Street\n888 Nuuanu Ave Parking - 888 Nuuanu Avenue\nMarin Tower - 60 N Nimitz Hwy\nKekaulike - 1016 Maunakea St\nHale Pauahi - 155 N Beretania St\n\n\n\n \n \n \n RSVP for Lineage featuring Dean Sakamoto\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/2026-12-04/ LOCATION:Virtual (Zoom) CATEGORIES:Committee Meetings END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20261205T090000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20261205T110000 DTSTAMP:20260527T223307Z CREATED:20251202T000622Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260527T223307Z UID:10001148-1796461200-1796468400@www.aiahonolulu.org SUMMARY:AIA Honolulu Architectural Walking Tour of Downtown DESCRIPTION:Emerging Professional\nMentorship Program – Lineage\nThings I Wish I Knew Earlier in My Career\nFeaturing Dean Sakamoto\, FAIA\n\n\n Join 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 Dean Sakamoto\, FAIA\, architect\, educator\, and founder of Dean Sakamoto Architects (DSA) and SHADE\, for an intimate and informal conversation about his career\, lessons learned along the way\, and his perspective on the architect’s role in shaping communities. \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n About Dean:\nDean’s career has crossed the boundaries of traditional architectural practice—from environmentally sensitive and culturally specific design to education\, historic preservation\, urban planning\, coastal resilience\, and public-interest design. His work includes the passively ventilated World Language Center at Niu Valley Middle School\, adaptive reuse and preservation projects in Hawaiʻi and Connecticut\, and decades of research and advocacy surrounding Hawaiʻi’s \n\n\n\n \n\n significant modern architecture. Through the nonprofit SHADE Institute\, Dean has also worked with students and communities to explore how design can address larger social and urban challenges\, including ongoing efforts in Honolulu’s Chinatown. \n\n\n Centered around the recurring Lineage theme\, “Things I Wish I Knew Earlier in My Career\,” the conversation will explore Dean’s journey through the profession while giving attendees an opportunity to ask their own questions about career growth\, design advocacy\, mentorship\, sustainability\, and creating meaningful work in Hawaii. \nSpace is intentionally limited to encourage an open\, engaging conversation between Dean and attendees. \nCome ready to listen\, ask questions\, and talk story. \nWhen: Wednesday\, September 30\, 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM\nWhere: SHADE / Dean Sakamoto Architects\, 99 N King Street\, Honolulu\, HI 96817\nCost: Free\nMaximum Participants: 12\nCEU: Qualifies for 1 AIA/CES LU \nParking:\nStreet parking is available along Maunakea and Smith Street. Paid parking is also available nearby at: \n\nMarin Tower Municipal Parking Garage - 918 Smith Street\n888 Nuuanu Ave Parking - 888 Nuuanu Avenue\nMarin Tower - 60 N Nimitz Hwy\nKekaulike - 1016 Maunakea St\nHale Pauahi - 155 N Beretania St\n\n\n\n \n \n \n RSVP for Lineage featuring Dean Sakamoto\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-22/ LOCATION:AIA Honolulu Center for Architecture\, 828 Fort Street Mall\, Suite 100\, Honolulu\, HI\, 96813\, United States CATEGORIES: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:20261210T073000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20261210T093000 DTSTAMP:20250731T011453Z CREATED:20250731T011313Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250731T011453Z UID:10001080-1796887800-1796895000@www.aiahonolulu.org SUMMARY:Private Event DESCRIPTION:Emerging Professional\nMentorship Program – Lineage\nThings I Wish I Knew Earlier in My Career\nFeaturing Dean Sakamoto\, FAIA\n\n\n Join 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 Dean Sakamoto\, FAIA\, architect\, educator\, and founder of Dean Sakamoto Architects (DSA) and SHADE\, for an intimate and informal conversation about his career\, lessons learned along the way\, and his perspective on the architect’s role in shaping communities. \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n About Dean:\nDean’s career has crossed the boundaries of traditional architectural practice—from environmentally sensitive and culturally specific design to education\, historic preservation\, urban planning\, coastal resilience\, and public-interest design. His work includes the passively ventilated World Language Center at Niu Valley Middle School\, adaptive reuse and preservation projects in Hawaiʻi and Connecticut\, and decades of research and advocacy surrounding Hawaiʻi’s \n\n\n\n \n\n significant modern architecture. Through the nonprofit SHADE Institute\, Dean has also worked with students and communities to explore how design can address larger social and urban challenges\, including ongoing efforts in Honolulu’s Chinatown. \n\n\n Centered around the recurring Lineage theme\, “Things I Wish I Knew Earlier in My Career\,” the conversation will explore Dean’s journey through the profession while giving attendees an opportunity to ask their own questions about career growth\, design advocacy\, mentorship\, sustainability\, and creating meaningful work in Hawaii. \nSpace is intentionally limited to encourage an open\, engaging conversation between Dean and attendees. \nCome ready to listen\, ask questions\, and talk story. \nWhen: Wednesday\, September 30\, 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM\nWhere: SHADE / Dean Sakamoto Architects\, 99 N King Street\, Honolulu\, HI 96817\nCost: Free\nMaximum Participants: 12\nCEU: Qualifies for 1 AIA/CES LU \nParking:\nStreet parking is available along Maunakea and Smith Street. Paid parking is also available nearby at: \n\nMarin Tower Municipal Parking Garage - 918 Smith Street\n888 Nuuanu Ave Parking - 888 Nuuanu Avenue\nMarin Tower - 60 N Nimitz Hwy\nKekaulike - 1016 Maunakea St\nHale Pauahi - 155 N Beretania St\n\n\n\n \n \n \n RSVP for Lineage featuring Dean Sakamoto\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-16/ LOCATION:AIA Honolulu Center for Architecture\, 828 Fort Street Mall\, Suite 100\, Honolulu\, HI\, 96813\, United States CATEGORIES:Private Event 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:20261210T120000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20261210T130000 DTSTAMP:20251230T203141Z CREATED:20250709T210157Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251230T203141Z UID:10001226-1796904000-1796907600@www.aiahonolulu.org SUMMARY:EDI Meeting DESCRIPTION:Emerging Professional\nMentorship Program – Lineage\nThings I Wish I Knew Earlier in My Career\nFeaturing Dean Sakamoto\, FAIA\n\n\n Join 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 Dean Sakamoto\, FAIA\, architect\, educator\, and founder of Dean Sakamoto Architects (DSA) and SHADE\, for an intimate and informal conversation about his career\, lessons learned along the way\, and his perspective on the architect’s role in shaping communities. \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n About Dean:\nDean’s career has crossed the boundaries of traditional architectural practice—from environmentally sensitive and culturally specific design to education\, historic preservation\, urban planning\, coastal resilience\, and public-interest design. His work includes the passively ventilated World Language Center at Niu Valley Middle School\, adaptive reuse and preservation projects in Hawaiʻi and Connecticut\, and decades of research and advocacy surrounding Hawaiʻi’s \n\n\n\n \n\n significant modern architecture. Through the nonprofit SHADE Institute\, Dean has also worked with students and communities to explore how design can address larger social and urban challenges\, including ongoing efforts in Honolulu’s Chinatown. \n\n\n Centered around the recurring Lineage theme\, “Things I Wish I Knew Earlier in My Career\,” the conversation will explore Dean’s journey through the profession while giving attendees an opportunity to ask their own questions about career growth\, design advocacy\, mentorship\, sustainability\, and creating meaningful work in Hawaii. \nSpace is intentionally limited to encourage an open\, engaging conversation between Dean and attendees. \nCome ready to listen\, ask questions\, and talk story. \nWhen: Wednesday\, September 30\, 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM\nWhere: SHADE / Dean Sakamoto Architects\, 99 N King Street\, Honolulu\, HI 96817\nCost: Free\nMaximum Participants: 12\nCEU: Qualifies for 1 AIA/CES LU \nParking:\nStreet parking is available along Maunakea and Smith Street. Paid parking is also available nearby at: \n\nMarin Tower Municipal Parking Garage - 918 Smith Street\n888 Nuuanu Ave Parking - 888 Nuuanu Avenue\nMarin Tower - 60 N Nimitz Hwy\nKekaulike - 1016 Maunakea St\nHale Pauahi - 155 N Beretania St\n\n\n\n \n \n \n RSVP for Lineage featuring Dean Sakamoto\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-3/2026-12-10/ LOCATION:Virtual (Zoom) CATEGORIES:Committee Meetings END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20261212T090000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20261212T110000 DTSTAMP:20251219T014439Z CREATED:20251219T014439Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251219T014439Z UID:10001182-1797066000-1797073200@www.aiahonolulu.org SUMMARY:AIA Honolulu Architectural Walking Tour of Chinatown DESCRIPTION:Emerging Professional\nMentorship Program – Lineage\nThings I Wish I Knew Earlier in My Career\nFeaturing Dean Sakamoto\, FAIA\n\n\n Join 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 Dean Sakamoto\, FAIA\, architect\, educator\, and founder of Dean Sakamoto Architects (DSA) and SHADE\, for an intimate and informal conversation about his career\, lessons learned along the way\, and his perspective on the architect’s role in shaping communities. \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n About Dean:\nDean’s career has crossed the boundaries of traditional architectural practice—from environmentally sensitive and culturally specific design to education\, historic preservation\, urban planning\, coastal resilience\, and public-interest design. His work includes the passively ventilated World Language Center at Niu Valley Middle School\, adaptive reuse and preservation projects in Hawaiʻi and Connecticut\, and decades of research and advocacy surrounding Hawaiʻi’s \n\n\n\n \n\n significant modern architecture. Through the nonprofit SHADE Institute\, Dean has also worked with students and communities to explore how design can address larger social and urban challenges\, including ongoing efforts in Honolulu’s Chinatown. \n\n\n Centered around the recurring Lineage theme\, “Things I Wish I Knew Earlier in My Career\,” the conversation will explore Dean’s journey through the profession while giving attendees an opportunity to ask their own questions about career growth\, design advocacy\, mentorship\, sustainability\, and creating meaningful work in Hawaii. \nSpace is intentionally limited to encourage an open\, engaging conversation between Dean and attendees. \nCome ready to listen\, ask questions\, and talk story. \nWhen: Wednesday\, September 30\, 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM\nWhere: SHADE / Dean Sakamoto Architects\, 99 N King Street\, Honolulu\, HI 96817\nCost: Free\nMaximum Participants: 12\nCEU: Qualifies for 1 AIA/CES LU \nParking:\nStreet parking is available along Maunakea and Smith Street. Paid parking is also available nearby at: \n\nMarin Tower Municipal Parking Garage - 918 Smith Street\n888 Nuuanu Ave Parking - 888 Nuuanu Avenue\nMarin Tower - 60 N Nimitz Hwy\nKekaulike - 1016 Maunakea St\nHale Pauahi - 155 N Beretania St\n\n\n\n \n \n \n RSVP for Lineage featuring Dean Sakamoto\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-chinatown-12-12-26/ LOCATION:AIA Honolulu Center for Architecture\, 828 Fort Street Mall\, Suite 100\, Honolulu\, HI\, 96813\, United States CATEGORIES: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:20261218T120000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20261218T130000 DTSTAMP:20251230T195452Z CREATED:20251230T195452Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251230T195452Z UID:10001206-1797595200-1797598800@www.aiahonolulu.org SUMMARY:BOD Meeting DESCRIPTION:Emerging Professional\nMentorship Program – Lineage\nThings I Wish I Knew Earlier in My Career\nFeaturing Dean Sakamoto\, FAIA\n\n\n Join 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 Dean Sakamoto\, FAIA\, architect\, educator\, and founder of Dean Sakamoto Architects (DSA) and SHADE\, for an intimate and informal conversation about his career\, lessons learned along the way\, and his perspective on the architect’s role in shaping communities. \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n About Dean:\nDean’s career has crossed the boundaries of traditional architectural practice—from environmentally sensitive and culturally specific design to education\, historic preservation\, urban planning\, coastal resilience\, and public-interest design. His work includes the passively ventilated World Language Center at Niu Valley Middle School\, adaptive reuse and preservation projects in Hawaiʻi and Connecticut\, and decades of research and advocacy surrounding Hawaiʻi’s \n\n\n\n \n\n significant modern architecture. Through the nonprofit SHADE Institute\, Dean has also worked with students and communities to explore how design can address larger social and urban challenges\, including ongoing efforts in Honolulu’s Chinatown. \n\n\n Centered around the recurring Lineage theme\, “Things I Wish I Knew Earlier in My Career\,” the conversation will explore Dean’s journey through the profession while giving attendees an opportunity to ask their own questions about career growth\, design advocacy\, mentorship\, sustainability\, and creating meaningful work in Hawaii. \nSpace is intentionally limited to encourage an open\, engaging conversation between Dean and attendees. \nCome ready to listen\, ask questions\, and talk story. \nWhen: Wednesday\, September 30\, 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM\nWhere: SHADE / Dean Sakamoto Architects\, 99 N King Street\, Honolulu\, HI 96817\nCost: Free\nMaximum Participants: 12\nCEU: Qualifies for 1 AIA/CES LU \nParking:\nStreet parking is available along Maunakea and Smith Street. Paid parking is also available nearby at: \n\nMarin Tower Municipal Parking Garage - 918 Smith Street\n888 Nuuanu Ave Parking - 888 Nuuanu Avenue\nMarin Tower - 60 N Nimitz Hwy\nKekaulike - 1016 Maunakea St\nHale Pauahi - 155 N Beretania St\n\n\n\n \n \n \n RSVP for Lineage featuring Dean Sakamoto\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/bod-121826/ LOCATION:AIA Honolulu Center for Architecture\, 828 Fort Street Mall\, Suite 100\, Honolulu\, HI\, 96813\, United States CATEGORIES:BOD 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: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:Emerging Professional\nMentorship Program – Lineage\nThings I Wish I Knew Earlier in My Career\nFeaturing Dean Sakamoto\, FAIA\n\n\n Join 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 Dean Sakamoto\, FAIA\, architect\, educator\, and founder of Dean Sakamoto Architects (DSA) and SHADE\, for an intimate and informal conversation about his career\, lessons learned along the way\, and his perspective on the architect’s role in shaping communities. \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n About Dean:\nDean’s career has crossed the boundaries of traditional architectural practice—from environmentally sensitive and culturally specific design to education\, historic preservation\, urban planning\, coastal resilience\, and public-interest design. His work includes the passively ventilated World Language Center at Niu Valley Middle School\, adaptive reuse and preservation projects in Hawaiʻi and Connecticut\, and decades of research and advocacy surrounding Hawaiʻi’s \n\n\n\n \n\n significant modern architecture. Through the nonprofit SHADE Institute\, Dean has also worked with students and communities to explore how design can address larger social and urban challenges\, including ongoing efforts in Honolulu’s Chinatown. \n\n\n Centered around the recurring Lineage theme\, “Things I Wish I Knew Earlier in My Career\,” the conversation will explore Dean’s journey through the profession while giving attendees an opportunity to ask their own questions about career growth\, design advocacy\, mentorship\, sustainability\, and creating meaningful work in Hawaii. \nSpace is intentionally limited to encourage an open\, engaging conversation between Dean and attendees. \nCome ready to listen\, ask questions\, and talk story. \nWhen: Wednesday\, September 30\, 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM\nWhere: SHADE / Dean Sakamoto Architects\, 99 N King Street\, Honolulu\, HI 96817\nCost: Free\nMaximum Participants: 12\nCEU: Qualifies for 1 AIA/CES LU \nParking:\nStreet parking is available along Maunakea and Smith Street. Paid parking is also available nearby at: \n\nMarin Tower Municipal Parking Garage - 918 Smith Street\n888 Nuuanu Ave Parking - 888 Nuuanu Avenue\nMarin Tower - 60 N Nimitz Hwy\nKekaulike - 1016 Maunakea St\nHale Pauahi - 155 N Beretania St\n\n\n\n \n \n \n RSVP for Lineage featuring Dean Sakamoto\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/12-22-26/ LOCATION:Virtual (Zoom) CATEGORIES:Professional Development END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261224 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261226 DTSTAMP:20251209T010327Z CREATED:20251209T005859Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251209T010327Z UID:10001165-1798070400-1798243199@www.aiahonolulu.org SUMMARY:Holiday - Christmas DESCRIPTION:Emerging Professional\nMentorship Program – Lineage\nThings I Wish I Knew Earlier in My Career\nFeaturing Dean Sakamoto\, FAIA\n\n\n Join 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 Dean Sakamoto\, FAIA\, architect\, educator\, and founder of Dean Sakamoto Architects (DSA) and SHADE\, for an intimate and informal conversation about his career\, lessons learned along the way\, and his perspective on the architect’s role in shaping communities. \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n About Dean:\nDean’s career has crossed the boundaries of traditional architectural practice—from environmentally sensitive and culturally specific design to education\, historic preservation\, urban planning\, coastal resilience\, and public-interest design. His work includes the passively ventilated World Language Center at Niu Valley Middle School\, adaptive reuse and preservation projects in Hawaiʻi and Connecticut\, and decades of research and advocacy surrounding Hawaiʻi’s \n\n\n\n \n\n significant modern architecture. Through the nonprofit SHADE Institute\, Dean has also worked with students and communities to explore how design can address larger social and urban challenges\, including ongoing efforts in Honolulu’s Chinatown. \n\n\n Centered around the recurring Lineage theme\, “Things I Wish I Knew Earlier in My Career\,” the conversation will explore Dean’s journey through the profession while giving attendees an opportunity to ask their own questions about career growth\, design advocacy\, mentorship\, sustainability\, and creating meaningful work in Hawaii. \nSpace is intentionally limited to encourage an open\, engaging conversation between Dean and attendees. \nCome ready to listen\, ask questions\, and talk story. \nWhen: Wednesday\, September 30\, 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM\nWhere: SHADE / Dean Sakamoto Architects\, 99 N King Street\, Honolulu\, HI 96817\nCost: Free\nMaximum Participants: 12\nCEU: Qualifies for 1 AIA/CES LU \nParking:\nStreet parking is available along Maunakea and Smith Street. Paid parking is also available nearby at: \n\nMarin Tower Municipal Parking Garage - 918 Smith Street\n888 Nuuanu Ave Parking - 888 Nuuanu Avenue\nMarin Tower - 60 N Nimitz Hwy\nKekaulike - 1016 Maunakea St\nHale Pauahi - 155 N Beretania St\n\n\n\n \n \n \n RSVP for Lineage featuring Dean Sakamoto\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/holiday-christmas/ LOCATION:Hawaii END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20270101T153000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20270101T163000 DTSTAMP:20260812T220100Z CREATED:20260812T220100Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260812T220100Z UID:10001406-1798817400-1798821000@www.aiahonolulu.org SUMMARY:COTE Meetings DESCRIPTION:Emerging Professional\nMentorship Program – Lineage\nThings I Wish I Knew Earlier in My Career\nFeaturing Dean Sakamoto\, FAIA\n\n\n Join 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 Dean Sakamoto\, FAIA\, architect\, educator\, and founder of Dean Sakamoto Architects (DSA) and SHADE\, for an intimate and informal conversation about his career\, lessons learned along the way\, and his perspective on the architect’s role in shaping communities. \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n About Dean:\nDean’s career has crossed the boundaries of traditional architectural practice—from environmentally sensitive and culturally specific design to education\, historic preservation\, urban planning\, coastal resilience\, and public-interest design. His work includes the passively ventilated World Language Center at Niu Valley Middle School\, adaptive reuse and preservation projects in Hawaiʻi and Connecticut\, and decades of research and advocacy surrounding Hawaiʻi’s \n\n\n\n \n\n significant modern architecture. Through the nonprofit SHADE Institute\, Dean has also worked with students and communities to explore how design can address larger social and urban challenges\, including ongoing efforts in Honolulu’s Chinatown. \n\n\n Centered around the recurring Lineage theme\, “Things I Wish I Knew Earlier in My Career\,” the conversation will explore Dean’s journey through the profession while giving attendees an opportunity to ask their own questions about career growth\, design advocacy\, mentorship\, sustainability\, and creating meaningful work in Hawaii. \nSpace is intentionally limited to encourage an open\, engaging conversation between Dean and attendees. \nCome ready to listen\, ask questions\, and talk story. \nWhen: Wednesday\, September 30\, 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM\nWhere: SHADE / Dean Sakamoto Architects\, 99 N King Street\, Honolulu\, HI 96817\nCost: Free\nMaximum Participants: 12\nCEU: Qualifies for 1 AIA/CES LU \nParking:\nStreet parking is available along Maunakea and Smith Street. Paid parking is also available nearby at: \n\nMarin Tower Municipal Parking Garage - 918 Smith Street\n888 Nuuanu Ave Parking - 888 Nuuanu Avenue\nMarin Tower - 60 N Nimitz Hwy\nKekaulike - 1016 Maunakea St\nHale Pauahi - 155 N Beretania St\n\n\n\n \n \n \n RSVP for Lineage featuring Dean Sakamoto\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/2027-01-01/ LOCATION:Virtual (Zoom) CATEGORIES:Committee Meetings END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20270106T160000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20270106T170000 DTSTAMP:20250401T235944Z CREATED:20250401T235546Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250401T235944Z UID:10000953-1799251200-1799254800@www.aiahonolulu.org SUMMARY:AIA / GCA / ACECH Committee Meeting DESCRIPTION:Emerging Professional\nMentorship Program – Lineage\nThings I Wish I Knew Earlier in My Career\nFeaturing Dean Sakamoto\, FAIA\n\n\n Join 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 Dean Sakamoto\, FAIA\, architect\, educator\, and founder of Dean Sakamoto Architects (DSA) and SHADE\, for an intimate and informal conversation about his career\, lessons learned along the way\, and his perspective on the architect’s role in shaping communities. \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n About Dean:\nDean’s career has crossed the boundaries of traditional architectural practice—from environmentally sensitive and culturally specific design to education\, historic preservation\, urban planning\, coastal resilience\, and public-interest design. His work includes the passively ventilated World Language Center at Niu Valley Middle School\, adaptive reuse and preservation projects in Hawaiʻi and Connecticut\, and decades of research and advocacy surrounding Hawaiʻi’s \n\n\n\n \n\n significant modern architecture. Through the nonprofit SHADE Institute\, Dean has also worked with students and communities to explore how design can address larger social and urban challenges\, including ongoing efforts in Honolulu’s Chinatown. \n\n\n Centered around the recurring Lineage theme\, “Things I Wish I Knew Earlier in My Career\,” the conversation will explore Dean’s journey through the profession while giving attendees an opportunity to ask their own questions about career growth\, design advocacy\, mentorship\, sustainability\, and creating meaningful work in Hawaii. \nSpace is intentionally limited to encourage an open\, engaging conversation between Dean and attendees. \nCome ready to listen\, ask questions\, and talk story. \nWhen: Wednesday\, September 30\, 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM\nWhere: SHADE / Dean Sakamoto Architects\, 99 N King Street\, Honolulu\, HI 96817\nCost: Free\nMaximum Participants: 12\nCEU: Qualifies for 1 AIA/CES LU \nParking:\nStreet parking is available along Maunakea and Smith Street. Paid parking is also available nearby at: \n\nMarin Tower Municipal Parking Garage - 918 Smith Street\n888 Nuuanu Ave Parking - 888 Nuuanu Avenue\nMarin Tower - 60 N Nimitz Hwy\nKekaulike - 1016 Maunakea St\nHale Pauahi - 155 N Beretania St\n\n\n\n \n \n \n RSVP for Lineage featuring Dean Sakamoto\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-3/2027-01-06/ 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:20270110T090000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20270110T110000 DTSTAMP:20260811T180758Z CREATED:20260811T180758Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T180758Z UID:10001399-1799571600-1799578800@www.aiahonolulu.org SUMMARY:Private Tour - AIA Honolulu Architectural Walking Tour of Downtown DESCRIPTION:Emerging Professional\nMentorship Program – Lineage\nThings I Wish I Knew Earlier in My Career\nFeaturing Dean Sakamoto\, FAIA\n\n\n Join 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 Dean Sakamoto\, FAIA\, architect\, educator\, and founder of Dean Sakamoto Architects (DSA) and SHADE\, for an intimate and informal conversation about his career\, lessons learned along the way\, and his perspective on the architect’s role in shaping communities. \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n About Dean:\nDean’s career has crossed the boundaries of traditional architectural practice—from environmentally sensitive and culturally specific design to education\, historic preservation\, urban planning\, coastal resilience\, and public-interest design. His work includes the passively ventilated World Language Center at Niu Valley Middle School\, adaptive reuse and preservation projects in Hawaiʻi and Connecticut\, and decades of research and advocacy surrounding Hawaiʻi’s \n\n\n\n \n\n significant modern architecture. Through the nonprofit SHADE Institute\, Dean has also worked with students and communities to explore how design can address larger social and urban challenges\, including ongoing efforts in Honolulu’s Chinatown. \n\n\n Centered around the recurring Lineage theme\, “Things I Wish I Knew Earlier in My Career\,” the conversation will explore Dean’s journey through the profession while giving attendees an opportunity to ask their own questions about career growth\, design advocacy\, mentorship\, sustainability\, and creating meaningful work in Hawaii. \nSpace is intentionally limited to encourage an open\, engaging conversation between Dean and attendees. \nCome ready to listen\, ask questions\, and talk story. \nWhen: Wednesday\, September 30\, 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM\nWhere: SHADE / Dean Sakamoto Architects\, 99 N King Street\, Honolulu\, HI 96817\nCost: Free\nMaximum Participants: 12\nCEU: Qualifies for 1 AIA/CES LU \nParking:\nStreet parking is available along Maunakea and Smith Street. Paid parking is also available nearby at: \n\nMarin Tower Municipal Parking Garage - 918 Smith Street\n888 Nuuanu Ave Parking - 888 Nuuanu Avenue\nMarin Tower - 60 N Nimitz Hwy\nKekaulike - 1016 Maunakea St\nHale Pauahi - 155 N Beretania St\n\n\n\n \n \n \n RSVP for Lineage featuring Dean Sakamoto\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-tour-aia-honolulu-architectural-walking-tour-of-downtown/ 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:20270203T160000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20270203T170000 DTSTAMP:20250401T235944Z CREATED:20250401T235546Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250401T235944Z UID:10000954-1801670400-1801674000@www.aiahonolulu.org SUMMARY:AIA / GCA / ACECH Committee Meeting DESCRIPTION:Emerging Professional\nMentorship Program – Lineage\nThings I Wish I Knew Earlier in My Career\nFeaturing Dean Sakamoto\, FAIA\n\n\n Join 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 Dean Sakamoto\, FAIA\, architect\, educator\, and founder of Dean Sakamoto Architects (DSA) and SHADE\, for an intimate and informal conversation about his career\, lessons learned along the way\, and his perspective on the architect’s role in shaping communities. \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n About Dean:\nDean’s career has crossed the boundaries of traditional architectural practice—from environmentally sensitive and culturally specific design to education\, historic preservation\, urban planning\, coastal resilience\, and public-interest design. His work includes the passively ventilated World Language Center at Niu Valley Middle School\, adaptive reuse and preservation projects in Hawaiʻi and Connecticut\, and decades of research and advocacy surrounding Hawaiʻi’s \n\n\n\n \n\n significant modern architecture. Through the nonprofit SHADE Institute\, Dean has also worked with students and communities to explore how design can address larger social and urban challenges\, including ongoing efforts in Honolulu’s Chinatown. \n\n\n Centered around the recurring Lineage theme\, “Things I Wish I Knew Earlier in My Career\,” the conversation will explore Dean’s journey through the profession while giving attendees an opportunity to ask their own questions about career growth\, design advocacy\, mentorship\, sustainability\, and creating meaningful work in Hawaii. \nSpace is intentionally limited to encourage an open\, engaging conversation between Dean and attendees. \nCome ready to listen\, ask questions\, and talk story. \nWhen: Wednesday\, September 30\, 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM\nWhere: SHADE / Dean Sakamoto Architects\, 99 N King Street\, Honolulu\, HI 96817\nCost: Free\nMaximum Participants: 12\nCEU: Qualifies for 1 AIA/CES LU \nParking:\nStreet parking is available along Maunakea and Smith Street. Paid parking is also available nearby at: \n\nMarin Tower Municipal Parking Garage - 918 Smith Street\n888 Nuuanu Ave Parking - 888 Nuuanu Avenue\nMarin Tower - 60 N Nimitz Hwy\nKekaulike - 1016 Maunakea St\nHale Pauahi - 155 N Beretania St\n\n\n\n \n \n \n RSVP for Lineage featuring Dean Sakamoto\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-3/2027-02-03/ 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 END:VCALENDAR