BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//AIA Honolulu - ECPv6.17.5//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH 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:20260603T160000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20260603T170000 DTSTAMP:20250401T235944Z CREATED:20250401T235546Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250401T235944Z UID:10000946-1780502400-1780506000@www.aiahonolulu.org SUMMARY:AIA / GCA / ACECH Committee Meeting DESCRIPTION:Design in Action: A Centennial Keynote\nEvent Description: TBA \nSpeaker: Tom Chung\, FAIA\, LEED AP BD+C\nPrincipal\, Leers Weinzapfel Associates Architecture + Urban Design \nSchedule (Tentative)\n5:30 PM - 6:00 PM - Networking & Light Refreshments\n6:00 PM - 7:00 PM - Keynote\n7:00 PM - 7:30 PM - Q&A URL:https://www.aiahonolulu.org/event/aia-gca-acech-committee-meeting-3/2026-06-03/ 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 BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20260605T120000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20260605T130000 DTSTAMP:20251230T202534Z CREATED:20251230T185406Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251230T202534Z UID:10001188-1780660800-1780664400@www.aiahonolulu.org SUMMARY:Executive Committee Meeting DESCRIPTION:Design in Action: A Centennial Keynote\nEvent Description: TBA \nSpeaker: Tom Chung\, FAIA\, LEED AP BD+C\nPrincipal\, Leers Weinzapfel Associates Architecture + Urban Design \nSchedule (Tentative)\n5:30 PM - 6:00 PM - Networking & Light Refreshments\n6:00 PM - 7:00 PM - Keynote\n7:00 PM - 7:30 PM - Q&A URL:https://www.aiahonolulu.org/event/excom-6526/ 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:20260605T153000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20260605T163000 DTSTAMP:20260601T190010Z CREATED:20260601T190010Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260601T190010Z UID:10001328-1780673400-1780677000@www.aiahonolulu.org SUMMARY:COTE Meeting DESCRIPTION:Design in Action: A Centennial Keynote\nEvent Description: TBA \nSpeaker: Tom Chung\, FAIA\, LEED AP BD+C\nPrincipal\, Leers Weinzapfel Associates Architecture + Urban Design \nSchedule (Tentative)\n5:30 PM - 6:00 PM - Networking & Light Refreshments\n6:00 PM - 7:00 PM - Keynote\n7:00 PM - 7:30 PM - Q&A URL:https://www.aiahonolulu.org/event/cote-meeting/ 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:20260606T083000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20260606T130000 DTSTAMP:20260324T010442Z CREATED:20260324T010442Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T010442Z UID:10001301-1780734600-1780750800@www.aiahonolulu.org SUMMARY:Jury Day - Professional Category DESCRIPTION:Design in Action: A Centennial Keynote\nEvent Description: TBA \nSpeaker: Tom Chung\, FAIA\, LEED AP BD+C\nPrincipal\, Leers Weinzapfel Associates Architecture + Urban Design \nSchedule (Tentative)\n5:30 PM - 6:00 PM - Networking & Light Refreshments\n6:00 PM - 7:00 PM - Keynote\n7:00 PM - 7:30 PM - Q&A URL:https://www.aiahonolulu.org/event/jury-day-aia-2026/ LOCATION:HI CATEGORIES:Committee Meetings END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260610 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260614 DTSTAMP:20260130T025051Z CREATED:20260130T024623Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260130T025051Z UID:10001261-1781049600-1781395199@www.aiahonolulu.org SUMMARY:AIA26 Conference on Architecture DESCRIPTION:Design in Action: A Centennial Keynote\nEvent Description: TBA \nSpeaker: Tom Chung\, FAIA\, LEED AP BD+C\nPrincipal\, Leers Weinzapfel Associates Architecture + Urban Design \nSchedule (Tentative)\n5:30 PM - 6:00 PM - Networking & Light Refreshments\n6:00 PM - 7:00 PM - Keynote\n7:00 PM - 7:30 PM - Q&A URL:https://www.aiahonolulu.org/event/aia26-conference/ LOCATION:HI CATEGORIES:National Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260611 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260612 DTSTAMP:20251209T005855Z CREATED:20251209T005855Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251209T005855Z UID:10001159-1781136000-1781222399@www.aiahonolulu.org SUMMARY:Holiday - King Kamehameha Day DESCRIPTION:Design in Action: A Centennial Keynote\nEvent Description: TBA \nSpeaker: Tom Chung\, FAIA\, LEED AP BD+C\nPrincipal\, Leers Weinzapfel Associates Architecture + Urban Design \nSchedule (Tentative)\n5:30 PM - 6:00 PM - Networking & Light Refreshments\n6:00 PM - 7:00 PM - Keynote\n7:00 PM - 7:30 PM - Q&A URL:https://www.aiahonolulu.org/event/holiday-king-kamehameha-day/ LOCATION:HI END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20260611T120000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20260611T130000 DTSTAMP:20251230T203141Z CREATED:20250709T210157Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251230T203141Z UID:10001220-1781179200-1781182800@www.aiahonolulu.org SUMMARY:EDI Meeting DESCRIPTION:Design in Action: A Centennial Keynote\nEvent Description: TBA \nSpeaker: Tom Chung\, FAIA\, LEED AP BD+C\nPrincipal\, Leers Weinzapfel Associates Architecture + Urban Design \nSchedule (Tentative)\n5:30 PM - 6:00 PM - Networking & Light Refreshments\n6:00 PM - 7:00 PM - Keynote\n7:00 PM - 7:30 PM - Q&A URL:https://www.aiahonolulu.org/event/edi-meeting-3/2026-06-11/ LOCATION:Virtual (Zoom) CATEGORIES:Committee Meetings END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20260611T143000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20260611T163000 DTSTAMP:20260429T000222Z CREATED:20260304T214420Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T000222Z UID:10001289-1781188200-1781195400@www.aiahonolulu.org SUMMARY:UH Alumni & AIA Hawaii Pau Hana in SD DESCRIPTION:Design in Action: A Centennial Keynote\nEvent Description: TBA \nSpeaker: Tom Chung\, FAIA\, LEED AP BD+C\nPrincipal\, Leers Weinzapfel Associates Architecture + Urban Design \nSchedule (Tentative)\n5:30 PM - 6:00 PM - Networking & Light Refreshments\n6:00 PM - 7:00 PM - Keynote\n7:00 PM - 7:30 PM - Q&A URL:https://www.aiahonolulu.org/event/aia-sd/ LOCATION:Hilton San Diego Bayfront\, 1 Park Blvd\, San Diego\, CA\, 92101\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events GEO:32.7032604;-117.1581843 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Hilton San Diego Bayfront 1 Park Blvd San Diego CA 92101 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1 Park Blvd:geo:-117.1581843,32.7032604 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20260613T090000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20260613T110000 DTSTAMP:20260527T213147Z CREATED:20251202T000215Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260527T213147Z UID:10001144-1781341200-1781348400@www.aiahonolulu.org SUMMARY:AIA Honolulu Architectural Walking Tour of Downtown DESCRIPTION:Blueprints for Leadership: A Series of Workshops (2 LUs) \n\n Empowering Architects at Every Stage of Their Career \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n Blueprints for Leadership is a dynamic series of workshops designed to help architects build essential skills in strategic thinking\, business acumen\, and effective management. Led by top experts in their fields\, each session offers premium instruction and meaningful networking opportunities. \n\n\n\n \n\n Whether you're just starting out or looking to refine your leadership toolkit\, these sessions are crafted to support your growth. Attend one or attend them all-each workshop stands alone but together forms a comprehensive professional development experience. \n\n\n \n\n\n #7 Blueprints for Leadership: Earning a Seat at the Table \n\n Building Client Confidence Early in Your Career \n\n Client relationships aren't built only by principals and senior leaders. Every interaction with a client is an opportunity for emerging architects to demonstrate professionalism\, build confidence\, and show that they are ready to take on greater responsibility. \nIn this interactive panel discussion\, Riki Fujitani\, Executive Director of the Hawai‘i School Facilities Authority\, and Tracy Tonaki\, President of D.R. Horton Hawaii\, will share the client's perspective on what they notice—and value—in the junior- and mid-level professionals who work with them. \nModerated by Chris Hong\, AIA\, the conversation will explore how emerging architects can become more effective participants in client meetings\, ask thoughtful questions\, communicate with confidence\, and represent their firms well. Panelists will discuss the behaviors that build credibility\, common mistakes that can undermine client confidence\, and what makes a client begin to see a younger team member as someone whose ideas and judgment they value. \nParticipants will leave with practical insights into how they can become more confident and effective in client-facing situations and begin building meaningful professional relationships early in their careers. \nThings to be covered during this presentation: \n\nUnderstand what clients value and notice in junior- and mid-level architectural professionals.\nLearn how to prepare for and contribute meaningfully to client meetings rather than simply attend them.\nDevelop techniques for asking thoughtful questions\, communicating confidently\, and representing the firm professionally.\nIdentify behaviors that build credibility and demonstrate readiness for greater client-facing responsibility.\n\n\n\n Welcome Speakers \n\n Riki Fujitani | Executive Director | Hawaii School Facilities Authroity \n\n\n The Hawaii School Facilities Authority is the state agency tasked with overseeing the development\, construction\, and modernization of public school projects\, preschools\, and workforce housing on underutilized school lands. \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n Prior to leading the agency\, Riki served as the director of the auxiliary services branch within the Department of Education's Office of Facilities and Operations. \nUnder his leadership\, the SFA has focused heavily on accelerating the traditional timeline of constructing public education spaces through modernized procurement and design tools. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n Tracy Tonaki | President | D. R. Horton Inc.'s Hawaii Division \n\n\n Born and raised in Hawaii\, Tracy Tonaki leads efforts to deliver quality housing for local families. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n A licensed architect and graduate of the University of Hawaii at Manoa’s School of Architecture\, Tracy joined D.R. Horton in 2003 and played an integral role in major projects\, including the vision and development of Hoʻopili\, the state's largest active master-planned community. \nWhen she assumed her presidential role in 2021\, she made history as the first woman and fourth person to lead the Hawaii division in the company's 53-year history. \n\n\n\n \n\n Moderator\nChris Hong\, AIA | Principal | Chris Hong Design\, LLC \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n Chris Hong oversees projects ranging from commercial\, institutional facilities\, and healthcare architecture with a focus on project innovation\, rebranding\, sustainability\, and integrated collaboration. \nBorn and raised in Honolulu\, Mr. Hong currently heads the Honolulu office of MKThink after spending time as an Associate at Group 70 International and NBBJ Seattle. He is a resolute mentor with 18+ years of volunteer service to his profession. \n\n\n\n \n\n DATE: Friday\, September 11\nTIME: Workshop: 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM | Pau Hana: 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM\nWHERE: Center for Architecture\, 828 Fort Street Mall\, Suite 100\, Honolulu\nCOST: $75 (Includes workshop and Pau Hana networking)\nCEU: 2 AIA/CES LUs \nPARKING: Click here for parking suggestions \n\n\n \n\n\n RSVP for Blueprints session #7 \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n $75.00 \n Tickets Available \n\n \n \n \n \n Blueprints For Registration 9.11.26 quantity \n - \n +\nYour browser must support JavaScript in order to purchase ticket(s).\n\n\n\n \n \n \n Attendee Information #1\n \n \n \n First Name:\n *\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Last Name:\n *\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n AIA Designation:\n *\n \n \n AIA\n Assoc. 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Led by top experts in their fields\, each session offers premium instruction and meaningful networking opportunities. \n\n\n\n \n\n Whether you're just starting out or looking to refine your leadership toolkit\, these sessions are crafted to support your growth. Attend one or attend them all-each workshop stands alone but together forms a comprehensive professional development experience. \n\n\n \n\n\n #7 Blueprints for Leadership: Earning a Seat at the Table \n\n Building Client Confidence Early in Your Career \n\n Client relationships aren't built only by principals and senior leaders. Every interaction with a client is an opportunity for emerging architects to demonstrate professionalism\, build confidence\, and show that they are ready to take on greater responsibility. \nIn this interactive panel discussion\, Riki Fujitani\, Executive Director of the Hawai‘i School Facilities Authority\, and Tracy Tonaki\, President of D.R. Horton Hawaii\, will share the client's perspective on what they notice—and value—in the junior- and mid-level professionals who work with them. \nModerated by Chris Hong\, AIA\, the conversation will explore how emerging architects can become more effective participants in client meetings\, ask thoughtful questions\, communicate with confidence\, and represent their firms well. Panelists will discuss the behaviors that build credibility\, common mistakes that can undermine client confidence\, and what makes a client begin to see a younger team member as someone whose ideas and judgment they value. \nParticipants will leave with practical insights into how they can become more confident and effective in client-facing situations and begin building meaningful professional relationships early in their careers. \nThings to be covered during this presentation: \n\nUnderstand what clients value and notice in junior- and mid-level architectural professionals.\nLearn how to prepare for and contribute meaningfully to client meetings rather than simply attend them.\nDevelop techniques for asking thoughtful questions\, communicating confidently\, and representing the firm professionally.\nIdentify behaviors that build credibility and demonstrate readiness for greater client-facing responsibility.\n\n\n\n Welcome Speakers \n\n Riki Fujitani | Executive Director | Hawaii School Facilities Authroity \n\n\n The Hawaii School Facilities Authority is the state agency tasked with overseeing the development\, construction\, and modernization of public school projects\, preschools\, and workforce housing on underutilized school lands. \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n Prior to leading the agency\, Riki served as the director of the auxiliary services branch within the Department of Education's Office of Facilities and Operations. \nUnder his leadership\, the SFA has focused heavily on accelerating the traditional timeline of constructing public education spaces through modernized procurement and design tools. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n Tracy Tonaki | President | D. R. Horton Inc.'s Hawaii Division \n\n\n Born and raised in Hawaii\, Tracy Tonaki leads efforts to deliver quality housing for local families. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n A licensed architect and graduate of the University of Hawaii at Manoa’s School of Architecture\, Tracy joined D.R. Horton in 2003 and played an integral role in major projects\, including the vision and development of Hoʻopili\, the state's largest active master-planned community. \nWhen she assumed her presidential role in 2021\, she made history as the first woman and fourth person to lead the Hawaii division in the company's 53-year history. \n\n\n\n \n\n Moderator\nChris Hong\, AIA | Principal | Chris Hong Design\, LLC \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n Chris Hong oversees projects ranging from commercial\, institutional facilities\, and healthcare architecture with a focus on project innovation\, rebranding\, sustainability\, and integrated collaboration. \nBorn and raised in Honolulu\, Mr. Hong currently heads the Honolulu office of MKThink after spending time as an Associate at Group 70 International and NBBJ Seattle. He is a resolute mentor with 18+ years of volunteer service to his profession. \n\n\n\n \n\n DATE: Friday\, September 11\nTIME: Workshop: 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM | Pau Hana: 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM\nWHERE: Center for Architecture\, 828 Fort Street Mall\, Suite 100\, Honolulu\nCOST: $75 (Includes workshop and Pau Hana networking)\nCEU: 2 AIA/CES LUs \nPARKING: Click here for parking suggestions \n\n\n \n\n\n RSVP for Blueprints session #7 \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n $75.00 \n Tickets Available \n\n \n \n \n \n Blueprints For Registration 9.11.26 quantity \n - \n +\nYour browser must support JavaScript in order to purchase ticket(s).\n\n\n\n \n \n \n Attendee Information #1\n \n \n \n First Name:\n *\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Last Name:\n *\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n AIA Designation:\n *\n \n \n AIA\n Assoc. 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Led by top experts in their fields\, each session offers premium instruction and meaningful networking opportunities. \n\n\n\n \n\n Whether you're just starting out or looking to refine your leadership toolkit\, these sessions are crafted to support your growth. Attend one or attend them all-each workshop stands alone but together forms a comprehensive professional development experience. \n\n\n \n\n\n #7 Blueprints for Leadership: Earning a Seat at the Table \n\n Building Client Confidence Early in Your Career \n\n Client relationships aren't built only by principals and senior leaders. Every interaction with a client is an opportunity for emerging architects to demonstrate professionalism\, build confidence\, and show that they are ready to take on greater responsibility. \nIn this interactive panel discussion\, Riki Fujitani\, Executive Director of the Hawai‘i School Facilities Authority\, and Tracy Tonaki\, President of D.R. Horton Hawaii\, will share the client's perspective on what they notice—and value—in the junior- and mid-level professionals who work with them. \nModerated by Chris Hong\, AIA\, the conversation will explore how emerging architects can become more effective participants in client meetings\, ask thoughtful questions\, communicate with confidence\, and represent their firms well. Panelists will discuss the behaviors that build credibility\, common mistakes that can undermine client confidence\, and what makes a client begin to see a younger team member as someone whose ideas and judgment they value. \nParticipants will leave with practical insights into how they can become more confident and effective in client-facing situations and begin building meaningful professional relationships early in their careers. \nThings to be covered during this presentation: \n\nUnderstand what clients value and notice in junior- and mid-level architectural professionals.\nLearn how to prepare for and contribute meaningfully to client meetings rather than simply attend them.\nDevelop techniques for asking thoughtful questions\, communicating confidently\, and representing the firm professionally.\nIdentify behaviors that build credibility and demonstrate readiness for greater client-facing responsibility.\n\n\n\n Welcome Speakers \n\n Riki Fujitani | Executive Director | Hawaii School Facilities Authroity \n\n\n The Hawaii School Facilities Authority is the state agency tasked with overseeing the development\, construction\, and modernization of public school projects\, preschools\, and workforce housing on underutilized school lands. \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n Prior to leading the agency\, Riki served as the director of the auxiliary services branch within the Department of Education's Office of Facilities and Operations. \nUnder his leadership\, the SFA has focused heavily on accelerating the traditional timeline of constructing public education spaces through modernized procurement and design tools. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n Tracy Tonaki | President | D. R. Horton Inc.'s Hawaii Division \n\n\n Born and raised in Hawaii\, Tracy Tonaki leads efforts to deliver quality housing for local families. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n A licensed architect and graduate of the University of Hawaii at Manoa’s School of Architecture\, Tracy joined D.R. Horton in 2003 and played an integral role in major projects\, including the vision and development of Hoʻopili\, the state's largest active master-planned community. \nWhen she assumed her presidential role in 2021\, she made history as the first woman and fourth person to lead the Hawaii division in the company's 53-year history. \n\n\n\n \n\n Moderator\nChris Hong\, AIA | Principal | Chris Hong Design\, LLC \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n Chris Hong oversees projects ranging from commercial\, institutional facilities\, and healthcare architecture with a focus on project innovation\, rebranding\, sustainability\, and integrated collaboration. \nBorn and raised in Honolulu\, Mr. Hong currently heads the Honolulu office of MKThink after spending time as an Associate at Group 70 International and NBBJ Seattle. He is a resolute mentor with 18+ years of volunteer service to his profession. \n\n\n\n \n\n DATE: Friday\, September 11\nTIME: Workshop: 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM | Pau Hana: 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM\nWHERE: Center for Architecture\, 828 Fort Street Mall\, Suite 100\, Honolulu\nCOST: $75 (Includes workshop and Pau Hana networking)\nCEU: 2 AIA/CES LUs \nPARKING: Click here for parking suggestions \n\n\n \n\n\n RSVP for Blueprints session #7 \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n $75.00 \n Tickets Available \n\n \n \n \n \n Blueprints For Registration 9.11.26 quantity \n - \n +\nYour browser must support JavaScript in order to purchase ticket(s).\n\n\n\n \n \n \n Attendee Information #1\n \n \n \n First Name:\n *\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Last Name:\n *\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n AIA Designation:\n *\n \n \n AIA\n Assoc. 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AIA Honolulu Architectural Walking Tour of Chinatown DESCRIPTION:Blueprints for Leadership: A Series of Workshops (2 LUs) \n\n Empowering Architects at Every Stage of Their Career \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n Blueprints for Leadership is a dynamic series of workshops designed to help architects build essential skills in strategic thinking\, business acumen\, and effective management. Led by top experts in their fields\, each session offers premium instruction and meaningful networking opportunities. \n\n\n\n \n\n Whether you're just starting out or looking to refine your leadership toolkit\, these sessions are crafted to support your growth. Attend one or attend them all-each workshop stands alone but together forms a comprehensive professional development experience. \n\n\n \n\n\n #7 Blueprints for Leadership: Earning a Seat at the Table \n\n Building Client Confidence Early in Your Career \n\n Client relationships aren't built only by principals and senior leaders. Every interaction with a client is an opportunity for emerging architects to demonstrate professionalism\, build confidence\, and show that they are ready to take on greater responsibility. \nIn this interactive panel discussion\, Riki Fujitani\, Executive Director of the Hawai‘i School Facilities Authority\, and Tracy Tonaki\, President of D.R. Horton Hawaii\, will share the client's perspective on what they notice—and value—in the junior- and mid-level professionals who work with them. \nModerated by Chris Hong\, AIA\, the conversation will explore how emerging architects can become more effective participants in client meetings\, ask thoughtful questions\, communicate with confidence\, and represent their firms well. Panelists will discuss the behaviors that build credibility\, common mistakes that can undermine client confidence\, and what makes a client begin to see a younger team member as someone whose ideas and judgment they value. \nParticipants will leave with practical insights into how they can become more confident and effective in client-facing situations and begin building meaningful professional relationships early in their careers. \nThings to be covered during this presentation: \n\nUnderstand what clients value and notice in junior- and mid-level architectural professionals.\nLearn how to prepare for and contribute meaningfully to client meetings rather than simply attend them.\nDevelop techniques for asking thoughtful questions\, communicating confidently\, and representing the firm professionally.\nIdentify behaviors that build credibility and demonstrate readiness for greater client-facing responsibility.\n\n\n\n Welcome Speakers \n\n Riki Fujitani | Executive Director | Hawaii School Facilities Authroity \n\n\n The Hawaii School Facilities Authority is the state agency tasked with overseeing the development\, construction\, and modernization of public school projects\, preschools\, and workforce housing on underutilized school lands. \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n Prior to leading the agency\, Riki served as the director of the auxiliary services branch within the Department of Education's Office of Facilities and Operations. \nUnder his leadership\, the SFA has focused heavily on accelerating the traditional timeline of constructing public education spaces through modernized procurement and design tools. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n Tracy Tonaki | President | D. R. Horton Inc.'s Hawaii Division \n\n\n Born and raised in Hawaii\, Tracy Tonaki leads efforts to deliver quality housing for local families. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n A licensed architect and graduate of the University of Hawaii at Manoa’s School of Architecture\, Tracy joined D.R. Horton in 2003 and played an integral role in major projects\, including the vision and development of Hoʻopili\, the state's largest active master-planned community. \nWhen she assumed her presidential role in 2021\, she made history as the first woman and fourth person to lead the Hawaii division in the company's 53-year history. \n\n\n\n \n\n Moderator\nChris Hong\, AIA | Principal | Chris Hong Design\, LLC \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n Chris Hong oversees projects ranging from commercial\, institutional facilities\, and healthcare architecture with a focus on project innovation\, rebranding\, sustainability\, and integrated collaboration. \nBorn and raised in Honolulu\, Mr. Hong currently heads the Honolulu office of MKThink after spending time as an Associate at Group 70 International and NBBJ Seattle. He is a resolute mentor with 18+ years of volunteer service to his profession. \n\n\n\n \n\n DATE: Friday\, September 11\nTIME: Workshop: 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM | Pau Hana: 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM\nWHERE: Center for Architecture\, 828 Fort Street Mall\, Suite 100\, Honolulu\nCOST: $75 (Includes workshop and Pau Hana networking)\nCEU: 2 AIA/CES LUs \nPARKING: Click here for parking suggestions \n\n\n \n\n\n RSVP for Blueprints session #7 \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n $75.00 \n Tickets Available \n\n \n \n \n \n Blueprints For Registration 9.11.26 quantity \n - \n +\nYour browser must support JavaScript in order to purchase ticket(s).\n\n\n\n \n \n \n Attendee Information #1\n \n \n \n First Name:\n *\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Last Name:\n *\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n AIA Designation:\n *\n \n \n AIA\n Assoc. AIA\n FAIA\n Allied Member\n Non-Member\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Firm/Organization:\n *\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Email Address:\n *\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Privacy Preference: \n \n \n Opt-out from being displayed in the public list of attendees. \n \n \n \n\n\n\n Buy Ticket Now\n\n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Professional Development Sponsors\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Dickey Sponsor \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n\n \n\n\n Wood Sponsors \n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n Ossipoff Sponsors \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n Preis Sponsors URL:https://www.aiahonolulu.org/event/aia-honolulu-architectural-walking-tour-of-chinatown-19/ 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:20260620T090000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20260620T120000 DTSTAMP:20260324T010640Z CREATED:20260324T010630Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T010640Z UID:10001302-1781946000-1781956800@www.aiahonolulu.org SUMMARY:Jury Day - Student Category DESCRIPTION:Blueprints for Leadership: A Series of Workshops (2 LUs) \n\n Empowering Architects at Every Stage of Their Career \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n Blueprints for Leadership is a dynamic series of workshops designed to help architects build essential skills in strategic thinking\, business acumen\, and effective management. Led by top experts in their fields\, each session offers premium instruction and meaningful networking opportunities. \n\n\n\n \n\n Whether you're just starting out or looking to refine your leadership toolkit\, these sessions are crafted to support your growth. Attend one or attend them all-each workshop stands alone but together forms a comprehensive professional development experience. \n\n\n \n\n\n #7 Blueprints for Leadership: Earning a Seat at the Table \n\n Building Client Confidence Early in Your Career \n\n Client relationships aren't built only by principals and senior leaders. Every interaction with a client is an opportunity for emerging architects to demonstrate professionalism\, build confidence\, and show that they are ready to take on greater responsibility. \nIn this interactive panel discussion\, Riki Fujitani\, Executive Director of the Hawai‘i School Facilities Authority\, and Tracy Tonaki\, President of D.R. Horton Hawaii\, will share the client's perspective on what they notice—and value—in the junior- and mid-level professionals who work with them. \nModerated by Chris Hong\, AIA\, the conversation will explore how emerging architects can become more effective participants in client meetings\, ask thoughtful questions\, communicate with confidence\, and represent their firms well. Panelists will discuss the behaviors that build credibility\, common mistakes that can undermine client confidence\, and what makes a client begin to see a younger team member as someone whose ideas and judgment they value. \nParticipants will leave with practical insights into how they can become more confident and effective in client-facing situations and begin building meaningful professional relationships early in their careers. \nThings to be covered during this presentation: \n\nUnderstand what clients value and notice in junior- and mid-level architectural professionals.\nLearn how to prepare for and contribute meaningfully to client meetings rather than simply attend them.\nDevelop techniques for asking thoughtful questions\, communicating confidently\, and representing the firm professionally.\nIdentify behaviors that build credibility and demonstrate readiness for greater client-facing responsibility.\n\n\n\n Welcome Speakers \n\n Riki Fujitani | Executive Director | Hawaii School Facilities Authroity \n\n\n The Hawaii School Facilities Authority is the state agency tasked with overseeing the development\, construction\, and modernization of public school projects\, preschools\, and workforce housing on underutilized school lands. \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n Prior to leading the agency\, Riki served as the director of the auxiliary services branch within the Department of Education's Office of Facilities and Operations. \nUnder his leadership\, the SFA has focused heavily on accelerating the traditional timeline of constructing public education spaces through modernized procurement and design tools. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n Tracy Tonaki | President | D. R. Horton Inc.'s Hawaii Division \n\n\n Born and raised in Hawaii\, Tracy Tonaki leads efforts to deliver quality housing for local families. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n A licensed architect and graduate of the University of Hawaii at Manoa’s School of Architecture\, Tracy joined D.R. Horton in 2003 and played an integral role in major projects\, including the vision and development of Hoʻopili\, the state's largest active master-planned community. \nWhen she assumed her presidential role in 2021\, she made history as the first woman and fourth person to lead the Hawaii division in the company's 53-year history. \n\n\n\n \n\n Moderator\nChris Hong\, AIA | Principal | Chris Hong Design\, LLC \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n Chris Hong oversees projects ranging from commercial\, institutional facilities\, and healthcare architecture with a focus on project innovation\, rebranding\, sustainability\, and integrated collaboration. \nBorn and raised in Honolulu\, Mr. Hong currently heads the Honolulu office of MKThink after spending time as an Associate at Group 70 International and NBBJ Seattle. He is a resolute mentor with 18+ years of volunteer service to his profession. \n\n\n\n \n\n DATE: Friday\, September 11\nTIME: Workshop: 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM | Pau Hana: 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM\nWHERE: Center for Architecture\, 828 Fort Street Mall\, Suite 100\, Honolulu\nCOST: $75 (Includes workshop and Pau Hana networking)\nCEU: 2 AIA/CES LUs \nPARKING: Click here for parking suggestions \n\n\n \n\n\n RSVP for Blueprints session #7 \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n $75.00 \n Tickets Available \n\n \n \n \n \n Blueprints For Registration 9.11.26 quantity \n - \n +\nYour browser must support JavaScript in order to purchase ticket(s).\n\n\n\n \n \n \n Attendee Information #1\n \n \n \n First Name:\n *\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Last Name:\n *\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n AIA Designation:\n *\n \n \n AIA\n Assoc. AIA\n FAIA\n Allied Member\n Non-Member\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Firm/Organization:\n *\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Email Address:\n *\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Privacy Preference: \n \n \n Opt-out from being displayed in the public list of attendees. \n \n \n \n\n\n\n Buy Ticket Now\n\n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Professional Development Sponsors\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Dickey Sponsor \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n\n \n\n\n Wood Sponsors \n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n Ossipoff Sponsors \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n Preis Sponsors URL:https://www.aiahonolulu.org/event/jury-day-student-2026/ LOCATION:HI CATEGORIES:Committee Meetings END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20260623T120000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20260623T130000 DTSTAMP:20260311T205907Z CREATED:20260311T205907Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T205907Z UID:10001277-1782216000-1782219600@www.aiahonolulu.org SUMMARY:Small Firm Exchange: Working with Engineers & Consultants DESCRIPTION:Blueprints for Leadership: A Series of Workshops (2 LUs) \n\n Empowering Architects at Every Stage of Their Career \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n Blueprints for Leadership is a dynamic series of workshops designed to help architects build essential skills in strategic thinking\, business acumen\, and effective management. Led by top experts in their fields\, each session offers premium instruction and meaningful networking opportunities. \n\n\n\n \n\n Whether you're just starting out or looking to refine your leadership toolkit\, these sessions are crafted to support your growth. Attend one or attend them all-each workshop stands alone but together forms a comprehensive professional development experience. \n\n\n \n\n\n #7 Blueprints for Leadership: Earning a Seat at the Table \n\n Building Client Confidence Early in Your Career \n\n Client relationships aren't built only by principals and senior leaders. Every interaction with a client is an opportunity for emerging architects to demonstrate professionalism\, build confidence\, and show that they are ready to take on greater responsibility. \nIn this interactive panel discussion\, Riki Fujitani\, Executive Director of the Hawai‘i School Facilities Authority\, and Tracy Tonaki\, President of D.R. Horton Hawaii\, will share the client's perspective on what they notice—and value—in the junior- and mid-level professionals who work with them. \nModerated by Chris Hong\, AIA\, the conversation will explore how emerging architects can become more effective participants in client meetings\, ask thoughtful questions\, communicate with confidence\, and represent their firms well. Panelists will discuss the behaviors that build credibility\, common mistakes that can undermine client confidence\, and what makes a client begin to see a younger team member as someone whose ideas and judgment they value. \nParticipants will leave with practical insights into how they can become more confident and effective in client-facing situations and begin building meaningful professional relationships early in their careers. \nThings to be covered during this presentation: \n\nUnderstand what clients value and notice in junior- and mid-level architectural professionals.\nLearn how to prepare for and contribute meaningfully to client meetings rather than simply attend them.\nDevelop techniques for asking thoughtful questions\, communicating confidently\, and representing the firm professionally.\nIdentify behaviors that build credibility and demonstrate readiness for greater client-facing responsibility.\n\n\n\n Welcome Speakers \n\n Riki Fujitani | Executive Director | Hawaii School Facilities Authroity \n\n\n The Hawaii School Facilities Authority is the state agency tasked with overseeing the development\, construction\, and modernization of public school projects\, preschools\, and workforce housing on underutilized school lands. \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n Prior to leading the agency\, Riki served as the director of the auxiliary services branch within the Department of Education's Office of Facilities and Operations. \nUnder his leadership\, the SFA has focused heavily on accelerating the traditional timeline of constructing public education spaces through modernized procurement and design tools. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n Tracy Tonaki | President | D. R. Horton Inc.'s Hawaii Division \n\n\n Born and raised in Hawaii\, Tracy Tonaki leads efforts to deliver quality housing for local families. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n A licensed architect and graduate of the University of Hawaii at Manoa’s School of Architecture\, Tracy joined D.R. Horton in 2003 and played an integral role in major projects\, including the vision and development of Hoʻopili\, the state's largest active master-planned community. \nWhen she assumed her presidential role in 2021\, she made history as the first woman and fourth person to lead the Hawaii division in the company's 53-year history. \n\n\n\n \n\n Moderator\nChris Hong\, AIA | Principal | Chris Hong Design\, LLC \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n Chris Hong oversees projects ranging from commercial\, institutional facilities\, and healthcare architecture with a focus on project innovation\, rebranding\, sustainability\, and integrated collaboration. \nBorn and raised in Honolulu\, Mr. Hong currently heads the Honolulu office of MKThink after spending time as an Associate at Group 70 International and NBBJ Seattle. He is a resolute mentor with 18+ years of volunteer service to his profession. \n\n\n\n \n\n DATE: Friday\, September 11\nTIME: Workshop: 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM | Pau Hana: 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM\nWHERE: Center for Architecture\, 828 Fort Street Mall\, Suite 100\, Honolulu\nCOST: $75 (Includes workshop and Pau Hana networking)\nCEU: 2 AIA/CES LUs \nPARKING: Click here for parking suggestions \n\n\n \n\n\n RSVP for Blueprints session #7 \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n $75.00 \n Tickets Available \n\n \n \n \n \n Blueprints For Registration 9.11.26 quantity \n - \n +\nYour browser must support JavaScript in order to purchase ticket(s).\n\n\n\n \n \n \n Attendee Information #1\n \n \n \n First Name:\n *\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Last Name:\n *\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n AIA Designation:\n *\n \n \n AIA\n Assoc. AIA\n FAIA\n Allied Member\n Non-Member\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Firm/Organization:\n *\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Email Address:\n *\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Privacy Preference: \n \n \n Opt-out from being displayed in the public list of attendees. \n \n \n \n\n\n\n Buy Ticket Now\n\n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Professional Development Sponsors\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Dickey Sponsor \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n\n \n\n\n Wood Sponsors \n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n Ossipoff Sponsors \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n Preis Sponsors URL:https://www.aiahonolulu.org/event/small-firm-exchange-6-23-26/ LOCATION:Virtual (Zoom) CATEGORIES:Community Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20260625T073000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20260625T093000 DTSTAMP:20250731T011611Z CREATED:20250731T011611Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250731T011611Z UID:10001082-1782372600-1782379800@www.aiahonolulu.org SUMMARY:Private Event DESCRIPTION:Blueprints for Leadership: A Series of Workshops (2 LUs) \n\n Empowering Architects at Every Stage of Their Career \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n Blueprints for Leadership is a dynamic series of workshops designed to help architects build essential skills in strategic thinking\, business acumen\, and effective management. Led by top experts in their fields\, each session offers premium instruction and meaningful networking opportunities. \n\n\n\n \n\n Whether you're just starting out or looking to refine your leadership toolkit\, these sessions are crafted to support your growth. Attend one or attend them all-each workshop stands alone but together forms a comprehensive professional development experience. \n\n\n \n\n\n #7 Blueprints for Leadership: Earning a Seat at the Table \n\n Building Client Confidence Early in Your Career \n\n Client relationships aren't built only by principals and senior leaders. Every interaction with a client is an opportunity for emerging architects to demonstrate professionalism\, build confidence\, and show that they are ready to take on greater responsibility. \nIn this interactive panel discussion\, Riki Fujitani\, Executive Director of the Hawai‘i School Facilities Authority\, and Tracy Tonaki\, President of D.R. Horton Hawaii\, will share the client's perspective on what they notice—and value—in the junior- and mid-level professionals who work with them. \nModerated by Chris Hong\, AIA\, the conversation will explore how emerging architects can become more effective participants in client meetings\, ask thoughtful questions\, communicate with confidence\, and represent their firms well. Panelists will discuss the behaviors that build credibility\, common mistakes that can undermine client confidence\, and what makes a client begin to see a younger team member as someone whose ideas and judgment they value. \nParticipants will leave with practical insights into how they can become more confident and effective in client-facing situations and begin building meaningful professional relationships early in their careers. \nThings to be covered during this presentation: \n\nUnderstand what clients value and notice in junior- and mid-level architectural professionals.\nLearn how to prepare for and contribute meaningfully to client meetings rather than simply attend them.\nDevelop techniques for asking thoughtful questions\, communicating confidently\, and representing the firm professionally.\nIdentify behaviors that build credibility and demonstrate readiness for greater client-facing responsibility.\n\n\n\n Welcome Speakers \n\n Riki Fujitani | Executive Director | Hawaii School Facilities Authroity \n\n\n The Hawaii School Facilities Authority is the state agency tasked with overseeing the development\, construction\, and modernization of public school projects\, preschools\, and workforce housing on underutilized school lands. \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n Prior to leading the agency\, Riki served as the director of the auxiliary services branch within the Department of Education's Office of Facilities and Operations. \nUnder his leadership\, the SFA has focused heavily on accelerating the traditional timeline of constructing public education spaces through modernized procurement and design tools. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n Tracy Tonaki | President | D. R. Horton Inc.'s Hawaii Division \n\n\n Born and raised in Hawaii\, Tracy Tonaki leads efforts to deliver quality housing for local families. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n A licensed architect and graduate of the University of Hawaii at Manoa’s School of Architecture\, Tracy joined D.R. Horton in 2003 and played an integral role in major projects\, including the vision and development of Hoʻopili\, the state's largest active master-planned community. \nWhen she assumed her presidential role in 2021\, she made history as the first woman and fourth person to lead the Hawaii division in the company's 53-year history. \n\n\n\n \n\n Moderator\nChris Hong\, AIA | Principal | Chris Hong Design\, LLC \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n Chris Hong oversees projects ranging from commercial\, institutional facilities\, and healthcare architecture with a focus on project innovation\, rebranding\, sustainability\, and integrated collaboration. \nBorn and raised in Honolulu\, Mr. Hong currently heads the Honolulu office of MKThink after spending time as an Associate at Group 70 International and NBBJ Seattle. He is a resolute mentor with 18+ years of volunteer service to his profession. \n\n\n\n \n\n DATE: Friday\, September 11\nTIME: Workshop: 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM | Pau Hana: 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM\nWHERE: Center for Architecture\, 828 Fort Street Mall\, Suite 100\, Honolulu\nCOST: $75 (Includes workshop and Pau Hana networking)\nCEU: 2 AIA/CES LUs \nPARKING: Click here for parking suggestions \n\n\n \n\n\n RSVP for Blueprints session #7 \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n $75.00 \n Tickets Available \n\n \n \n \n \n Blueprints For Registration 9.11.26 quantity \n - \n +\nYour browser must support JavaScript in order to purchase ticket(s).\n\n\n\n \n \n \n Attendee Information #1\n \n \n \n First Name:\n *\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Last Name:\n *\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n AIA Designation:\n *\n \n \n AIA\n Assoc. AIA\n FAIA\n Allied Member\n Non-Member\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Firm/Organization:\n *\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Email Address:\n *\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Privacy Preference: \n \n \n Opt-out from being displayed in the public list of attendees. \n \n \n \n\n\n\n Buy Ticket Now\n\n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Professional Development Sponsors\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Dickey Sponsor \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n\n \n\n\n Wood Sponsors \n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n Ossipoff Sponsors \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n Preis Sponsors URL:https://www.aiahonolulu.org/event/private-event-17/ 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:20260625T113000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20260625T130000 DTSTAMP:20260617T220723Z CREATED:20260509T022540Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260617T220723Z UID:10001323-1782387000-1782392400@www.aiahonolulu.org SUMMARY:Cool Roofs and Walls for Low-Cost Energy Code Compliance DESCRIPTION:Blueprints for Leadership: A Series of Workshops (2 LUs) \n\n Empowering Architects at Every Stage of Their Career \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n Blueprints for Leadership is a dynamic series of workshops designed to help architects build essential skills in strategic thinking\, business acumen\, and effective management. Led by top experts in their fields\, each session offers premium instruction and meaningful networking opportunities. \n\n\n\n \n\n Whether you're just starting out or looking to refine your leadership toolkit\, these sessions are crafted to support your growth. Attend one or attend them all-each workshop stands alone but together forms a comprehensive professional development experience. \n\n\n \n\n\n #7 Blueprints for Leadership: Earning a Seat at the Table \n\n Building Client Confidence Early in Your Career \n\n Client relationships aren't built only by principals and senior leaders. Every interaction with a client is an opportunity for emerging architects to demonstrate professionalism\, build confidence\, and show that they are ready to take on greater responsibility. \nIn this interactive panel discussion\, Riki Fujitani\, Executive Director of the Hawai‘i School Facilities Authority\, and Tracy Tonaki\, President of D.R. Horton Hawaii\, will share the client's perspective on what they notice—and value—in the junior- and mid-level professionals who work with them. \nModerated by Chris Hong\, AIA\, the conversation will explore how emerging architects can become more effective participants in client meetings\, ask thoughtful questions\, communicate with confidence\, and represent their firms well. Panelists will discuss the behaviors that build credibility\, common mistakes that can undermine client confidence\, and what makes a client begin to see a younger team member as someone whose ideas and judgment they value. \nParticipants will leave with practical insights into how they can become more confident and effective in client-facing situations and begin building meaningful professional relationships early in their careers. \nThings to be covered during this presentation: \n\nUnderstand what clients value and notice in junior- and mid-level architectural professionals.\nLearn how to prepare for and contribute meaningfully to client meetings rather than simply attend them.\nDevelop techniques for asking thoughtful questions\, communicating confidently\, and representing the firm professionally.\nIdentify behaviors that build credibility and demonstrate readiness for greater client-facing responsibility.\n\n\n\n Welcome Speakers \n\n Riki Fujitani | Executive Director | Hawaii School Facilities Authroity \n\n\n The Hawaii School Facilities Authority is the state agency tasked with overseeing the development\, construction\, and modernization of public school projects\, preschools\, and workforce housing on underutilized school lands. \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n Prior to leading the agency\, Riki served as the director of the auxiliary services branch within the Department of Education's Office of Facilities and Operations. \nUnder his leadership\, the SFA has focused heavily on accelerating the traditional timeline of constructing public education spaces through modernized procurement and design tools. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n Tracy Tonaki | President | D. R. Horton Inc.'s Hawaii Division \n\n\n Born and raised in Hawaii\, Tracy Tonaki leads efforts to deliver quality housing for local families. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n A licensed architect and graduate of the University of Hawaii at Manoa’s School of Architecture\, Tracy joined D.R. Horton in 2003 and played an integral role in major projects\, including the vision and development of Hoʻopili\, the state's largest active master-planned community. \nWhen she assumed her presidential role in 2021\, she made history as the first woman and fourth person to lead the Hawaii division in the company's 53-year history. \n\n\n\n \n\n Moderator\nChris Hong\, AIA | Principal | Chris Hong Design\, LLC \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n Chris Hong oversees projects ranging from commercial\, institutional facilities\, and healthcare architecture with a focus on project innovation\, rebranding\, sustainability\, and integrated collaboration. \nBorn and raised in Honolulu\, Mr. Hong currently heads the Honolulu office of MKThink after spending time as an Associate at Group 70 International and NBBJ Seattle. He is a resolute mentor with 18+ years of volunteer service to his profession. \n\n\n\n \n\n DATE: Friday\, September 11\nTIME: Workshop: 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM | Pau Hana: 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM\nWHERE: Center for Architecture\, 828 Fort Street Mall\, Suite 100\, Honolulu\nCOST: $75 (Includes workshop and Pau Hana networking)\nCEU: 2 AIA/CES LUs \nPARKING: Click here for parking suggestions \n\n\n \n\n\n RSVP for Blueprints session #7 \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n $75.00 \n Tickets Available \n\n \n \n \n \n Blueprints For Registration 9.11.26 quantity \n - \n +\nYour browser must support JavaScript in order to purchase ticket(s).\n\n\n\n \n \n \n Attendee Information #1\n \n \n \n First Name:\n *\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Last Name:\n *\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n AIA Designation:\n *\n \n \n AIA\n Assoc. AIA\n FAIA\n Allied Member\n Non-Member\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Firm/Organization:\n *\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Email Address:\n *\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Privacy Preference: \n \n \n Opt-out from being displayed in the public list of attendees. \n \n \n \n\n\n\n Buy Ticket Now\n\n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Professional Development Sponsors\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Dickey Sponsor \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n\n \n\n\n Wood Sponsors \n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n Ossipoff Sponsors \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n Preis Sponsors URL:https://www.aiahonolulu.org/event/coolroofs/ LOCATION:AIA Honolulu Center for Architecture\, 828 Fort Street Mall\, Suite 100\, Honolulu\, HI\, 96813\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events,Professional Development GEO:21.3087965;-157.863266 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=AIA Honolulu Center for Architecture 828 Fort Street Mall Suite 100 Honolulu HI 96813 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=828 Fort Street Mall\, Suite 100:geo:-157.863266,21.3087965 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20260627T090000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20260627T110000 DTSTAMP:20251203T235918Z CREATED:20251203T234426Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251203T235918Z UID:10001153-1782550800-1782558000@www.aiahonolulu.org SUMMARY:AIA Honolulu Architectural Walking Tour of Downtown DESCRIPTION:Blueprints for Leadership: A Series of Workshops (2 LUs) \n\n Empowering Architects at Every Stage of Their Career \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n Blueprints for Leadership is a dynamic series of workshops designed to help architects build essential skills in strategic thinking\, business acumen\, and effective management. Led by top experts in their fields\, each session offers premium instruction and meaningful networking opportunities. \n\n\n\n \n\n Whether you're just starting out or looking to refine your leadership toolkit\, these sessions are crafted to support your growth. Attend one or attend them all-each workshop stands alone but together forms a comprehensive professional development experience. \n\n\n \n\n\n #7 Blueprints for Leadership: Earning a Seat at the Table \n\n Building Client Confidence Early in Your Career \n\n Client relationships aren't built only by principals and senior leaders. Every interaction with a client is an opportunity for emerging architects to demonstrate professionalism\, build confidence\, and show that they are ready to take on greater responsibility. \nIn this interactive panel discussion\, Riki Fujitani\, Executive Director of the Hawai‘i School Facilities Authority\, and Tracy Tonaki\, President of D.R. Horton Hawaii\, will share the client's perspective on what they notice—and value—in the junior- and mid-level professionals who work with them. \nModerated by Chris Hong\, AIA\, the conversation will explore how emerging architects can become more effective participants in client meetings\, ask thoughtful questions\, communicate with confidence\, and represent their firms well. Panelists will discuss the behaviors that build credibility\, common mistakes that can undermine client confidence\, and what makes a client begin to see a younger team member as someone whose ideas and judgment they value. \nParticipants will leave with practical insights into how they can become more confident and effective in client-facing situations and begin building meaningful professional relationships early in their careers. \nThings to be covered during this presentation: \n\nUnderstand what clients value and notice in junior- and mid-level architectural professionals.\nLearn how to prepare for and contribute meaningfully to client meetings rather than simply attend them.\nDevelop techniques for asking thoughtful questions\, communicating confidently\, and representing the firm professionally.\nIdentify behaviors that build credibility and demonstrate readiness for greater client-facing responsibility.\n\n\n\n Welcome Speakers \n\n Riki Fujitani | Executive Director | Hawaii School Facilities Authroity \n\n\n The Hawaii School Facilities Authority is the state agency tasked with overseeing the development\, construction\, and modernization of public school projects\, preschools\, and workforce housing on underutilized school lands. \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n Prior to leading the agency\, Riki served as the director of the auxiliary services branch within the Department of Education's Office of Facilities and Operations. \nUnder his leadership\, the SFA has focused heavily on accelerating the traditional timeline of constructing public education spaces through modernized procurement and design tools. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n Tracy Tonaki | President | D. R. Horton Inc.'s Hawaii Division \n\n\n Born and raised in Hawaii\, Tracy Tonaki leads efforts to deliver quality housing for local families. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n A licensed architect and graduate of the University of Hawaii at Manoa’s School of Architecture\, Tracy joined D.R. Horton in 2003 and played an integral role in major projects\, including the vision and development of Hoʻopili\, the state's largest active master-planned community. \nWhen she assumed her presidential role in 2021\, she made history as the first woman and fourth person to lead the Hawaii division in the company's 53-year history. \n\n\n\n \n\n Moderator\nChris Hong\, AIA | Principal | Chris Hong Design\, LLC \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n Chris Hong oversees projects ranging from commercial\, institutional facilities\, and healthcare architecture with a focus on project innovation\, rebranding\, sustainability\, and integrated collaboration. \nBorn and raised in Honolulu\, Mr. Hong currently heads the Honolulu office of MKThink after spending time as an Associate at Group 70 International and NBBJ Seattle. He is a resolute mentor with 18+ years of volunteer service to his profession. \n\n\n\n \n\n DATE: Friday\, September 11\nTIME: Workshop: 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM | Pau Hana: 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM\nWHERE: Center for Architecture\, 828 Fort Street Mall\, Suite 100\, Honolulu\nCOST: $75 (Includes workshop and Pau Hana networking)\nCEU: 2 AIA/CES LUs \nPARKING: Click here for parking suggestions \n\n\n \n\n\n RSVP for Blueprints session #7 \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n $75.00 \n Tickets Available \n\n \n \n \n \n Blueprints For Registration 9.11.26 quantity \n - \n +\nYour browser must support JavaScript in order to purchase ticket(s).\n\n\n\n \n \n \n Attendee Information #1\n \n \n \n First Name:\n *\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Last Name:\n *\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n AIA Designation:\n *\n \n \n AIA\n Assoc. AIA\n FAIA\n Allied Member\n Non-Member\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Firm/Organization:\n *\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Email Address:\n *\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Privacy Preference: \n \n \n Opt-out from being displayed in the public list of attendees. \n \n \n \n\n\n\n Buy Ticket Now\n\n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Professional Development Sponsors\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Dickey Sponsor \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n\n \n\n\n Wood Sponsors \n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n Ossipoff Sponsors \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n Preis Sponsors URL:https://www.aiahonolulu.org/event/aia-honolulu-architectural-walking-tour-of-downtown-23/ 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:20260627T100000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20260627T120000 DTSTAMP:20260518T203534Z CREATED:20260427T195103Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260518T203534Z UID:10001319-1782554400-1782561600@www.aiahonolulu.org SUMMARY:AIA Book Club: Human Transit DESCRIPTION:Blueprints for Leadership: A Series of Workshops (2 LUs) \n\n Empowering Architects at Every Stage of Their Career \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n Blueprints for Leadership is a dynamic series of workshops designed to help architects build essential skills in strategic thinking\, business acumen\, and effective management. Led by top experts in their fields\, each session offers premium instruction and meaningful networking opportunities. \n\n\n\n \n\n Whether you're just starting out or looking to refine your leadership toolkit\, these sessions are crafted to support your growth. Attend one or attend them all-each workshop stands alone but together forms a comprehensive professional development experience. \n\n\n \n\n\n #7 Blueprints for Leadership: Earning a Seat at the Table \n\n Building Client Confidence Early in Your Career \n\n Client relationships aren't built only by principals and senior leaders. Every interaction with a client is an opportunity for emerging architects to demonstrate professionalism\, build confidence\, and show that they are ready to take on greater responsibility. \nIn this interactive panel discussion\, Riki Fujitani\, Executive Director of the Hawai‘i School Facilities Authority\, and Tracy Tonaki\, President of D.R. Horton Hawaii\, will share the client's perspective on what they notice—and value—in the junior- and mid-level professionals who work with them. \nModerated by Chris Hong\, AIA\, the conversation will explore how emerging architects can become more effective participants in client meetings\, ask thoughtful questions\, communicate with confidence\, and represent their firms well. Panelists will discuss the behaviors that build credibility\, common mistakes that can undermine client confidence\, and what makes a client begin to see a younger team member as someone whose ideas and judgment they value. \nParticipants will leave with practical insights into how they can become more confident and effective in client-facing situations and begin building meaningful professional relationships early in their careers. \nThings to be covered during this presentation: \n\nUnderstand what clients value and notice in junior- and mid-level architectural professionals.\nLearn how to prepare for and contribute meaningfully to client meetings rather than simply attend them.\nDevelop techniques for asking thoughtful questions\, communicating confidently\, and representing the firm professionally.\nIdentify behaviors that build credibility and demonstrate readiness for greater client-facing responsibility.\n\n\n\n Welcome Speakers \n\n Riki Fujitani | Executive Director | Hawaii School Facilities Authroity \n\n\n The Hawaii School Facilities Authority is the state agency tasked with overseeing the development\, construction\, and modernization of public school projects\, preschools\, and workforce housing on underutilized school lands. \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n Prior to leading the agency\, Riki served as the director of the auxiliary services branch within the Department of Education's Office of Facilities and Operations. \nUnder his leadership\, the SFA has focused heavily on accelerating the traditional timeline of constructing public education spaces through modernized procurement and design tools. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n Tracy Tonaki | President | D. R. Horton Inc.'s Hawaii Division \n\n\n Born and raised in Hawaii\, Tracy Tonaki leads efforts to deliver quality housing for local families. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n A licensed architect and graduate of the University of Hawaii at Manoa’s School of Architecture\, Tracy joined D.R. Horton in 2003 and played an integral role in major projects\, including the vision and development of Hoʻopili\, the state's largest active master-planned community. \nWhen she assumed her presidential role in 2021\, she made history as the first woman and fourth person to lead the Hawaii division in the company's 53-year history. \n\n\n\n \n\n Moderator\nChris Hong\, AIA | Principal | Chris Hong Design\, LLC \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n Chris Hong oversees projects ranging from commercial\, institutional facilities\, and healthcare architecture with a focus on project innovation\, rebranding\, sustainability\, and integrated collaboration. \nBorn and raised in Honolulu\, Mr. Hong currently heads the Honolulu office of MKThink after spending time as an Associate at Group 70 International and NBBJ Seattle. He is a resolute mentor with 18+ years of volunteer service to his profession. \n\n\n\n \n\n DATE: Friday\, September 11\nTIME: Workshop: 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM | Pau Hana: 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM\nWHERE: Center for Architecture\, 828 Fort Street Mall\, Suite 100\, Honolulu\nCOST: $75 (Includes workshop and Pau Hana networking)\nCEU: 2 AIA/CES LUs \nPARKING: Click here for parking suggestions \n\n\n \n\n\n RSVP for Blueprints session #7 \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n $75.00 \n Tickets Available \n\n \n \n \n \n Blueprints For Registration 9.11.26 quantity \n - \n +\nYour browser must support JavaScript in order to purchase ticket(s).\n\n\n\n \n \n \n Attendee Information #1\n \n \n \n First Name:\n *\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Last Name:\n *\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n AIA Designation:\n *\n \n \n AIA\n Assoc. AIA\n FAIA\n Allied Member\n Non-Member\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Firm/Organization:\n *\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Email Address:\n *\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Privacy Preference: \n \n \n Opt-out from being displayed in the public list of attendees. \n \n \n \n\n\n\n Buy Ticket Now\n\n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Professional Development Sponsors\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Dickey Sponsor \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n\n \n\n\n Wood Sponsors \n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n Ossipoff Sponsors \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n Preis Sponsors URL:https://www.aiahonolulu.org/event/3-book-club/ LOCATION:UH West Oahu Academy for Creative Media\, 91-1001 Farrington Highway\, Kapolei\, HI\, 96707\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events,Professional Development GEO:21.3563212;-158.0561559 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=UH West Oahu Academy for Creative Media 91-1001 Farrington Highway Kapolei HI 96707 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=91-1001 Farrington Highway:geo:-158.0561559,21.3563212 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20260630T120000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20260630T130000 DTSTAMP:20260623T041914Z CREATED:20260617T030004Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260623T041914Z UID:10001352-1782820800-1782824400@www.aiahonolulu.org SUMMARY:Architect Insight Session: Hawaiʻi's Local Wood Economy DESCRIPTION:Blueprints for Leadership: A Series of Workshops (2 LUs) \n\n Empowering Architects at Every Stage of Their Career \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n Blueprints for Leadership is a dynamic series of workshops designed to help architects build essential skills in strategic thinking\, business acumen\, and effective management. Led by top experts in their fields\, each session offers premium instruction and meaningful networking opportunities. \n\n\n\n \n\n Whether you're just starting out or looking to refine your leadership toolkit\, these sessions are crafted to support your growth. Attend one or attend them all-each workshop stands alone but together forms a comprehensive professional development experience. \n\n\n \n\n\n #7 Blueprints for Leadership: Earning a Seat at the Table \n\n Building Client Confidence Early in Your Career \n\n Client relationships aren't built only by principals and senior leaders. Every interaction with a client is an opportunity for emerging architects to demonstrate professionalism\, build confidence\, and show that they are ready to take on greater responsibility. \nIn this interactive panel discussion\, Riki Fujitani\, Executive Director of the Hawai‘i School Facilities Authority\, and Tracy Tonaki\, President of D.R. Horton Hawaii\, will share the client's perspective on what they notice—and value—in the junior- and mid-level professionals who work with them. \nModerated by Chris Hong\, AIA\, the conversation will explore how emerging architects can become more effective participants in client meetings\, ask thoughtful questions\, communicate with confidence\, and represent their firms well. Panelists will discuss the behaviors that build credibility\, common mistakes that can undermine client confidence\, and what makes a client begin to see a younger team member as someone whose ideas and judgment they value. \nParticipants will leave with practical insights into how they can become more confident and effective in client-facing situations and begin building meaningful professional relationships early in their careers. \nThings to be covered during this presentation: \n\nUnderstand what clients value and notice in junior- and mid-level architectural professionals.\nLearn how to prepare for and contribute meaningfully to client meetings rather than simply attend them.\nDevelop techniques for asking thoughtful questions\, communicating confidently\, and representing the firm professionally.\nIdentify behaviors that build credibility and demonstrate readiness for greater client-facing responsibility.\n\n\n\n Welcome Speakers \n\n Riki Fujitani | Executive Director | Hawaii School Facilities Authroity \n\n\n The Hawaii School Facilities Authority is the state agency tasked with overseeing the development\, construction\, and modernization of public school projects\, preschools\, and workforce housing on underutilized school lands. \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n Prior to leading the agency\, Riki served as the director of the auxiliary services branch within the Department of Education's Office of Facilities and Operations. \nUnder his leadership\, the SFA has focused heavily on accelerating the traditional timeline of constructing public education spaces through modernized procurement and design tools. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n Tracy Tonaki | President | D. R. Horton Inc.'s Hawaii Division \n\n\n Born and raised in Hawaii\, Tracy Tonaki leads efforts to deliver quality housing for local families. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n A licensed architect and graduate of the University of Hawaii at Manoa’s School of Architecture\, Tracy joined D.R. Horton in 2003 and played an integral role in major projects\, including the vision and development of Hoʻopili\, the state's largest active master-planned community. \nWhen she assumed her presidential role in 2021\, she made history as the first woman and fourth person to lead the Hawaii division in the company's 53-year history. \n\n\n\n \n\n Moderator\nChris Hong\, AIA | Principal | Chris Hong Design\, LLC \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n Chris Hong oversees projects ranging from commercial\, institutional facilities\, and healthcare architecture with a focus on project innovation\, rebranding\, sustainability\, and integrated collaboration. \nBorn and raised in Honolulu\, Mr. Hong currently heads the Honolulu office of MKThink after spending time as an Associate at Group 70 International and NBBJ Seattle. He is a resolute mentor with 18+ years of volunteer service to his profession. \n\n\n\n \n\n DATE: Friday\, September 11\nTIME: Workshop: 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM | Pau Hana: 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM\nWHERE: Center for Architecture\, 828 Fort Street Mall\, Suite 100\, Honolulu\nCOST: $75 (Includes workshop and Pau Hana networking)\nCEU: 2 AIA/CES LUs \nPARKING: Click here for parking suggestions \n\n\n \n\n\n RSVP for Blueprints session #7 \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n $75.00 \n Tickets Available \n\n \n \n \n \n Blueprints For Registration 9.11.26 quantity \n - \n +\nYour browser must support JavaScript in order to purchase ticket(s).\n\n\n\n \n \n \n Attendee Information #1\n \n \n \n First Name:\n *\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Last Name:\n *\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n AIA Designation:\n *\n \n \n AIA\n Assoc. AIA\n FAIA\n Allied Member\n Non-Member\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Firm/Organization:\n *\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Email Address:\n *\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Privacy Preference: \n \n \n Opt-out from being displayed in the public list of attendees. \n \n \n \n\n\n\n Buy Ticket Now\n\n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Professional Development Sponsors\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Dickey Sponsor \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n\n \n\n\n Wood Sponsors \n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n Ossipoff Sponsors \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n Preis Sponsors URL:https://www.aiahonolulu.org/event/architect-insight-session-hawai%ca%bbis-local-wood-economy/ LOCATION:Virtual (Zoom) CATEGORIES:Professional Development END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20260701T160000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20260701T170000 DTSTAMP:20250401T235944Z CREATED:20250401T235546Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250401T235944Z UID:10000947-1782921600-1782925200@www.aiahonolulu.org SUMMARY:AIA / GCA / ACECH Committee Meeting DESCRIPTION:Blueprints for Leadership: A Series of Workshops (2 LUs) \n\n Empowering Architects at Every Stage of Their Career \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n Blueprints for Leadership is a dynamic series of workshops designed to help architects build essential skills in strategic thinking\, business acumen\, and effective management. Led by top experts in their fields\, each session offers premium instruction and meaningful networking opportunities. \n\n\n\n \n\n Whether you're just starting out or looking to refine your leadership toolkit\, these sessions are crafted to support your growth. Attend one or attend them all-each workshop stands alone but together forms a comprehensive professional development experience. \n\n\n \n\n\n #7 Blueprints for Leadership: Earning a Seat at the Table \n\n Building Client Confidence Early in Your Career \n\n Client relationships aren't built only by principals and senior leaders. Every interaction with a client is an opportunity for emerging architects to demonstrate professionalism\, build confidence\, and show that they are ready to take on greater responsibility. \nIn this interactive panel discussion\, Riki Fujitani\, Executive Director of the Hawai‘i School Facilities Authority\, and Tracy Tonaki\, President of D.R. Horton Hawaii\, will share the client's perspective on what they notice—and value—in the junior- and mid-level professionals who work with them. \nModerated by Chris Hong\, AIA\, the conversation will explore how emerging architects can become more effective participants in client meetings\, ask thoughtful questions\, communicate with confidence\, and represent their firms well. Panelists will discuss the behaviors that build credibility\, common mistakes that can undermine client confidence\, and what makes a client begin to see a younger team member as someone whose ideas and judgment they value. \nParticipants will leave with practical insights into how they can become more confident and effective in client-facing situations and begin building meaningful professional relationships early in their careers. \nThings to be covered during this presentation: \n\nUnderstand what clients value and notice in junior- and mid-level architectural professionals.\nLearn how to prepare for and contribute meaningfully to client meetings rather than simply attend them.\nDevelop techniques for asking thoughtful questions\, communicating confidently\, and representing the firm professionally.\nIdentify behaviors that build credibility and demonstrate readiness for greater client-facing responsibility.\n\n\n\n Welcome Speakers \n\n Riki Fujitani | Executive Director | Hawaii School Facilities Authroity \n\n\n The Hawaii School Facilities Authority is the state agency tasked with overseeing the development\, construction\, and modernization of public school projects\, preschools\, and workforce housing on underutilized school lands. \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n Prior to leading the agency\, Riki served as the director of the auxiliary services branch within the Department of Education's Office of Facilities and Operations. \nUnder his leadership\, the SFA has focused heavily on accelerating the traditional timeline of constructing public education spaces through modernized procurement and design tools. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n Tracy Tonaki | President | D. R. Horton Inc.'s Hawaii Division \n\n\n Born and raised in Hawaii\, Tracy Tonaki leads efforts to deliver quality housing for local families. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n A licensed architect and graduate of the University of Hawaii at Manoa’s School of Architecture\, Tracy joined D.R. Horton in 2003 and played an integral role in major projects\, including the vision and development of Hoʻopili\, the state's largest active master-planned community. \nWhen she assumed her presidential role in 2021\, she made history as the first woman and fourth person to lead the Hawaii division in the company's 53-year history. \n\n\n\n \n\n Moderator\nChris Hong\, AIA | Principal | Chris Hong Design\, LLC \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n Chris Hong oversees projects ranging from commercial\, institutional facilities\, and healthcare architecture with a focus on project innovation\, rebranding\, sustainability\, and integrated collaboration. \nBorn and raised in Honolulu\, Mr. Hong currently heads the Honolulu office of MKThink after spending time as an Associate at Group 70 International and NBBJ Seattle. He is a resolute mentor with 18+ years of volunteer service to his profession. \n\n\n\n \n\n DATE: Friday\, September 11\nTIME: Workshop: 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM | Pau Hana: 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM\nWHERE: Center for Architecture\, 828 Fort Street Mall\, Suite 100\, Honolulu\nCOST: $75 (Includes workshop and Pau Hana networking)\nCEU: 2 AIA/CES LUs \nPARKING: Click here for parking suggestions \n\n\n \n\n\n RSVP for Blueprints session #7 \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n $75.00 \n Tickets Available \n\n \n \n \n \n Blueprints For Registration 9.11.26 quantity \n - \n +\nYour browser must support JavaScript in order to purchase ticket(s).\n\n\n\n \n \n \n Attendee Information #1\n \n \n \n First Name:\n *\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Last Name:\n *\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n AIA Designation:\n *\n \n \n AIA\n Assoc. AIA\n FAIA\n Allied Member\n Non-Member\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Firm/Organization:\n *\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Email Address:\n *\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Privacy Preference: \n \n \n Opt-out from being displayed in the public list of attendees. \n \n \n \n\n\n\n Buy Ticket Now\n\n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Professional Development Sponsors\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Dickey Sponsor \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n\n \n\n\n Wood Sponsors \n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n Ossipoff Sponsors \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n Preis Sponsors URL:https://www.aiahonolulu.org/event/aia-gca-acech-committee-meeting-3/2026-07-01/ 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;VALUE=DATE:20260703 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260704 DTSTAMP:20251209T005855Z CREATED:20251209T005855Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251209T005855Z UID:10001160-1783036800-1783123199@www.aiahonolulu.org SUMMARY:Holiday - Independence Day DESCRIPTION:Blueprints for Leadership: A Series of Workshops (2 LUs) \n\n Empowering Architects at Every Stage of Their Career \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n Blueprints for Leadership is a dynamic series of workshops designed to help architects build essential skills in strategic thinking\, business acumen\, and effective management. Led by top experts in their fields\, each session offers premium instruction and meaningful networking opportunities. \n\n\n\n \n\n Whether you're just starting out or looking to refine your leadership toolkit\, these sessions are crafted to support your growth. Attend one or attend them all-each workshop stands alone but together forms a comprehensive professional development experience. \n\n\n \n\n\n #7 Blueprints for Leadership: Earning a Seat at the Table \n\n Building Client Confidence Early in Your Career \n\n Client relationships aren't built only by principals and senior leaders. Every interaction with a client is an opportunity for emerging architects to demonstrate professionalism\, build confidence\, and show that they are ready to take on greater responsibility. \nIn this interactive panel discussion\, Riki Fujitani\, Executive Director of the Hawai‘i School Facilities Authority\, and Tracy Tonaki\, President of D.R. Horton Hawaii\, will share the client's perspective on what they notice—and value—in the junior- and mid-level professionals who work with them. \nModerated by Chris Hong\, AIA\, the conversation will explore how emerging architects can become more effective participants in client meetings\, ask thoughtful questions\, communicate with confidence\, and represent their firms well. Panelists will discuss the behaviors that build credibility\, common mistakes that can undermine client confidence\, and what makes a client begin to see a younger team member as someone whose ideas and judgment they value. \nParticipants will leave with practical insights into how they can become more confident and effective in client-facing situations and begin building meaningful professional relationships early in their careers. \nThings to be covered during this presentation: \n\nUnderstand what clients value and notice in junior- and mid-level architectural professionals.\nLearn how to prepare for and contribute meaningfully to client meetings rather than simply attend them.\nDevelop techniques for asking thoughtful questions\, communicating confidently\, and representing the firm professionally.\nIdentify behaviors that build credibility and demonstrate readiness for greater client-facing responsibility.\n\n\n\n Welcome Speakers \n\n Riki Fujitani | Executive Director | Hawaii School Facilities Authroity \n\n\n The Hawaii School Facilities Authority is the state agency tasked with overseeing the development\, construction\, and modernization of public school projects\, preschools\, and workforce housing on underutilized school lands. \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n Prior to leading the agency\, Riki served as the director of the auxiliary services branch within the Department of Education's Office of Facilities and Operations. \nUnder his leadership\, the SFA has focused heavily on accelerating the traditional timeline of constructing public education spaces through modernized procurement and design tools. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n Tracy Tonaki | President | D. R. Horton Inc.'s Hawaii Division \n\n\n Born and raised in Hawaii\, Tracy Tonaki leads efforts to deliver quality housing for local families. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n A licensed architect and graduate of the University of Hawaii at Manoa’s School of Architecture\, Tracy joined D.R. Horton in 2003 and played an integral role in major projects\, including the vision and development of Hoʻopili\, the state's largest active master-planned community. \nWhen she assumed her presidential role in 2021\, she made history as the first woman and fourth person to lead the Hawaii division in the company's 53-year history. \n\n\n\n \n\n Moderator\nChris Hong\, AIA | Principal | Chris Hong Design\, LLC \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n Chris Hong oversees projects ranging from commercial\, institutional facilities\, and healthcare architecture with a focus on project innovation\, rebranding\, sustainability\, and integrated collaboration. \nBorn and raised in Honolulu\, Mr. Hong currently heads the Honolulu office of MKThink after spending time as an Associate at Group 70 International and NBBJ Seattle. He is a resolute mentor with 18+ years of volunteer service to his profession. \n\n\n\n \n\n DATE: Friday\, September 11\nTIME: Workshop: 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM | Pau Hana: 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM\nWHERE: Center for Architecture\, 828 Fort Street Mall\, Suite 100\, Honolulu\nCOST: $75 (Includes workshop and Pau Hana networking)\nCEU: 2 AIA/CES LUs \nPARKING: Click here for parking suggestions \n\n\n \n\n\n RSVP for Blueprints session #7 \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n $75.00 \n Tickets Available \n\n \n \n \n \n Blueprints For Registration 9.11.26 quantity \n - \n +\nYour browser must support JavaScript in order to purchase ticket(s).\n\n\n\n \n \n \n Attendee Information #1\n \n \n \n First Name:\n *\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Last Name:\n *\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n AIA Designation:\n *\n \n \n AIA\n Assoc. AIA\n FAIA\n Allied Member\n Non-Member\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Firm/Organization:\n *\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Email Address:\n *\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Privacy Preference: \n \n \n Opt-out from being displayed in the public list of attendees. \n \n \n \n\n\n\n Buy Ticket Now\n\n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Professional Development Sponsors\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Dickey Sponsor \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n\n \n\n\n Wood Sponsors \n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n Ossipoff Sponsors \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n Preis Sponsors URL:https://www.aiahonolulu.org/event/holiday-independence-day/ LOCATION:HI END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20260708T113000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20260708T130000 DTSTAMP:20251230T201936Z CREATED:20251230T201936Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251230T201936Z UID:10001213-1783510200-1783515600@www.aiahonolulu.org SUMMARY:AIA HSC Executive Committee Meeting DESCRIPTION:Blueprints for Leadership: A Series of Workshops (2 LUs) \n\n Empowering Architects at Every Stage of Their Career \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n Blueprints for Leadership is a dynamic series of workshops designed to help architects build essential skills in strategic thinking\, business acumen\, and effective management. Led by top experts in their fields\, each session offers premium instruction and meaningful networking opportunities. \n\n\n\n \n\n Whether you're just starting out or looking to refine your leadership toolkit\, these sessions are crafted to support your growth. Attend one or attend them all-each workshop stands alone but together forms a comprehensive professional development experience. \n\n\n \n\n\n #7 Blueprints for Leadership: Earning a Seat at the Table \n\n Building Client Confidence Early in Your Career \n\n Client relationships aren't built only by principals and senior leaders. Every interaction with a client is an opportunity for emerging architects to demonstrate professionalism\, build confidence\, and show that they are ready to take on greater responsibility. \nIn this interactive panel discussion\, Riki Fujitani\, Executive Director of the Hawai‘i School Facilities Authority\, and Tracy Tonaki\, President of D.R. Horton Hawaii\, will share the client's perspective on what they notice—and value—in the junior- and mid-level professionals who work with them. \nModerated by Chris Hong\, AIA\, the conversation will explore how emerging architects can become more effective participants in client meetings\, ask thoughtful questions\, communicate with confidence\, and represent their firms well. Panelists will discuss the behaviors that build credibility\, common mistakes that can undermine client confidence\, and what makes a client begin to see a younger team member as someone whose ideas and judgment they value. \nParticipants will leave with practical insights into how they can become more confident and effective in client-facing situations and begin building meaningful professional relationships early in their careers. \nThings to be covered during this presentation: \n\nUnderstand what clients value and notice in junior- and mid-level architectural professionals.\nLearn how to prepare for and contribute meaningfully to client meetings rather than simply attend them.\nDevelop techniques for asking thoughtful questions\, communicating confidently\, and representing the firm professionally.\nIdentify behaviors that build credibility and demonstrate readiness for greater client-facing responsibility.\n\n\n\n Welcome Speakers \n\n Riki Fujitani | Executive Director | Hawaii School Facilities Authroity \n\n\n The Hawaii School Facilities Authority is the state agency tasked with overseeing the development\, construction\, and modernization of public school projects\, preschools\, and workforce housing on underutilized school lands. \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n Prior to leading the agency\, Riki served as the director of the auxiliary services branch within the Department of Education's Office of Facilities and Operations. \nUnder his leadership\, the SFA has focused heavily on accelerating the traditional timeline of constructing public education spaces through modernized procurement and design tools. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n Tracy Tonaki | President | D. R. Horton Inc.'s Hawaii Division \n\n\n Born and raised in Hawaii\, Tracy Tonaki leads efforts to deliver quality housing for local families. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n A licensed architect and graduate of the University of Hawaii at Manoa’s School of Architecture\, Tracy joined D.R. Horton in 2003 and played an integral role in major projects\, including the vision and development of Hoʻopili\, the state's largest active master-planned community. \nWhen she assumed her presidential role in 2021\, she made history as the first woman and fourth person to lead the Hawaii division in the company's 53-year history. \n\n\n\n \n\n Moderator\nChris Hong\, AIA | Principal | Chris Hong Design\, LLC \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n Chris Hong oversees projects ranging from commercial\, institutional facilities\, and healthcare architecture with a focus on project innovation\, rebranding\, sustainability\, and integrated collaboration. \nBorn and raised in Honolulu\, Mr. Hong currently heads the Honolulu office of MKThink after spending time as an Associate at Group 70 International and NBBJ Seattle. He is a resolute mentor with 18+ years of volunteer service to his profession. \n\n\n\n \n\n DATE: Friday\, September 11\nTIME: Workshop: 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM | Pau Hana: 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM\nWHERE: Center for Architecture\, 828 Fort Street Mall\, Suite 100\, Honolulu\nCOST: $75 (Includes workshop and Pau Hana networking)\nCEU: 2 AIA/CES LUs \nPARKING: Click here for parking suggestions \n\n\n \n\n\n RSVP for Blueprints session #7 \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n $75.00 \n Tickets Available \n\n \n \n \n \n Blueprints For Registration 9.11.26 quantity \n - \n +\nYour browser must support JavaScript in order to purchase ticket(s).\n\n\n\n \n \n \n Attendee Information #1\n \n \n \n First Name:\n *\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Last Name:\n *\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n AIA Designation:\n *\n \n \n AIA\n Assoc. AIA\n FAIA\n Allied Member\n Non-Member\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Firm/Organization:\n *\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Email Address:\n *\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Privacy Preference: \n \n \n Opt-out from being displayed in the public list of attendees. \n \n \n \n\n\n\n Buy Ticket Now\n\n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Professional Development Sponsors\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Dickey Sponsor \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n\n \n\n\n Wood Sponsors \n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n Ossipoff Sponsors \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n Preis Sponsors URL:https://www.aiahonolulu.org/event/hscexcom-7826/ 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:20260708T160000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20260708T180000 DTSTAMP:20260619T000937Z CREATED:20260407T025104Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260619T000937Z UID:10001309-1783526400-1783533600@www.aiahonolulu.org SUMMARY:Iolani Arrillaga Building Site Tour & Pau Hana DESCRIPTION:Blueprints for Leadership: A Series of Workshops (2 LUs) \n\n Empowering Architects at Every Stage of Their Career \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n Blueprints for Leadership is a dynamic series of workshops designed to help architects build essential skills in strategic thinking\, business acumen\, and effective management. Led by top experts in their fields\, each session offers premium instruction and meaningful networking opportunities. \n\n\n\n \n\n Whether you're just starting out or looking to refine your leadership toolkit\, these sessions are crafted to support your growth. Attend one or attend them all-each workshop stands alone but together forms a comprehensive professional development experience. \n\n\n \n\n\n #7 Blueprints for Leadership: Earning a Seat at the Table \n\n Building Client Confidence Early in Your Career \n\n Client relationships aren't built only by principals and senior leaders. Every interaction with a client is an opportunity for emerging architects to demonstrate professionalism\, build confidence\, and show that they are ready to take on greater responsibility. \nIn this interactive panel discussion\, Riki Fujitani\, Executive Director of the Hawai‘i School Facilities Authority\, and Tracy Tonaki\, President of D.R. Horton Hawaii\, will share the client's perspective on what they notice—and value—in the junior- and mid-level professionals who work with them. \nModerated by Chris Hong\, AIA\, the conversation will explore how emerging architects can become more effective participants in client meetings\, ask thoughtful questions\, communicate with confidence\, and represent their firms well. Panelists will discuss the behaviors that build credibility\, common mistakes that can undermine client confidence\, and what makes a client begin to see a younger team member as someone whose ideas and judgment they value. \nParticipants will leave with practical insights into how they can become more confident and effective in client-facing situations and begin building meaningful professional relationships early in their careers. \nThings to be covered during this presentation: \n\nUnderstand what clients value and notice in junior- and mid-level architectural professionals.\nLearn how to prepare for and contribute meaningfully to client meetings rather than simply attend them.\nDevelop techniques for asking thoughtful questions\, communicating confidently\, and representing the firm professionally.\nIdentify behaviors that build credibility and demonstrate readiness for greater client-facing responsibility.\n\n\n\n Welcome Speakers \n\n Riki Fujitani | Executive Director | Hawaii School Facilities Authroity \n\n\n The Hawaii School Facilities Authority is the state agency tasked with overseeing the development\, construction\, and modernization of public school projects\, preschools\, and workforce housing on underutilized school lands. \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n Prior to leading the agency\, Riki served as the director of the auxiliary services branch within the Department of Education's Office of Facilities and Operations. \nUnder his leadership\, the SFA has focused heavily on accelerating the traditional timeline of constructing public education spaces through modernized procurement and design tools. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n Tracy Tonaki | President | D. R. Horton Inc.'s Hawaii Division \n\n\n Born and raised in Hawaii\, Tracy Tonaki leads efforts to deliver quality housing for local families. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n A licensed architect and graduate of the University of Hawaii at Manoa’s School of Architecture\, Tracy joined D.R. Horton in 2003 and played an integral role in major projects\, including the vision and development of Hoʻopili\, the state's largest active master-planned community. \nWhen she assumed her presidential role in 2021\, she made history as the first woman and fourth person to lead the Hawaii division in the company's 53-year history. \n\n\n\n \n\n Moderator\nChris Hong\, AIA | Principal | Chris Hong Design\, LLC \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n Chris Hong oversees projects ranging from commercial\, institutional facilities\, and healthcare architecture with a focus on project innovation\, rebranding\, sustainability\, and integrated collaboration. \nBorn and raised in Honolulu\, Mr. Hong currently heads the Honolulu office of MKThink after spending time as an Associate at Group 70 International and NBBJ Seattle. He is a resolute mentor with 18+ years of volunteer service to his profession. \n\n\n\n \n\n DATE: Friday\, September 11\nTIME: Workshop: 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM | Pau Hana: 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM\nWHERE: Center for Architecture\, 828 Fort Street Mall\, Suite 100\, Honolulu\nCOST: $75 (Includes workshop and Pau Hana networking)\nCEU: 2 AIA/CES LUs \nPARKING: Click here for parking suggestions \n\n\n \n\n\n RSVP for Blueprints session #7 \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n $75.00 \n Tickets Available \n\n \n \n \n \n Blueprints For Registration 9.11.26 quantity \n - \n +\nYour browser must support JavaScript in order to purchase ticket(s).\n\n\n\n \n \n \n Attendee Information #1\n \n \n \n First Name:\n *\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Last Name:\n *\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n AIA Designation:\n *\n \n \n AIA\n Assoc. AIA\n FAIA\n Allied Member\n Non-Member\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Firm/Organization:\n *\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Email Address:\n *\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Privacy Preference: \n \n \n Opt-out from being displayed in the public list of attendees. \n \n \n \n\n\n\n Buy Ticket Now\n\n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Professional Development Sponsors\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Dickey Sponsor \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n\n \n\n\n Wood Sponsors \n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n Ossipoff Sponsors \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n Preis Sponsors URL:https://www.aiahonolulu.org/event/iolanitour/ LOCATION:HI CATEGORIES:EPD,Professional Development END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20260709T120000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20260709T130000 DTSTAMP:20251230T203141Z CREATED:20250709T210157Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251230T203141Z UID:10001221-1783598400-1783602000@www.aiahonolulu.org SUMMARY:EDI Meeting DESCRIPTION:Blueprints for Leadership: A Series of Workshops (2 LUs) \n\n Empowering Architects at Every Stage of Their Career \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n Blueprints for Leadership is a dynamic series of workshops designed to help architects build essential skills in strategic thinking\, business acumen\, and effective management. Led by top experts in their fields\, each session offers premium instruction and meaningful networking opportunities. \n\n\n\n \n\n Whether you're just starting out or looking to refine your leadership toolkit\, these sessions are crafted to support your growth. Attend one or attend them all-each workshop stands alone but together forms a comprehensive professional development experience. \n\n\n \n\n\n #7 Blueprints for Leadership: Earning a Seat at the Table \n\n Building Client Confidence Early in Your Career \n\n Client relationships aren't built only by principals and senior leaders. Every interaction with a client is an opportunity for emerging architects to demonstrate professionalism\, build confidence\, and show that they are ready to take on greater responsibility. \nIn this interactive panel discussion\, Riki Fujitani\, Executive Director of the Hawai‘i School Facilities Authority\, and Tracy Tonaki\, President of D.R. Horton Hawaii\, will share the client's perspective on what they notice—and value—in the junior- and mid-level professionals who work with them. \nModerated by Chris Hong\, AIA\, the conversation will explore how emerging architects can become more effective participants in client meetings\, ask thoughtful questions\, communicate with confidence\, and represent their firms well. Panelists will discuss the behaviors that build credibility\, common mistakes that can undermine client confidence\, and what makes a client begin to see a younger team member as someone whose ideas and judgment they value. \nParticipants will leave with practical insights into how they can become more confident and effective in client-facing situations and begin building meaningful professional relationships early in their careers. \nThings to be covered during this presentation: \n\nUnderstand what clients value and notice in junior- and mid-level architectural professionals.\nLearn how to prepare for and contribute meaningfully to client meetings rather than simply attend them.\nDevelop techniques for asking thoughtful questions\, communicating confidently\, and representing the firm professionally.\nIdentify behaviors that build credibility and demonstrate readiness for greater client-facing responsibility.\n\n\n\n Welcome Speakers \n\n Riki Fujitani | Executive Director | Hawaii School Facilities Authroity \n\n\n The Hawaii School Facilities Authority is the state agency tasked with overseeing the development\, construction\, and modernization of public school projects\, preschools\, and workforce housing on underutilized school lands. \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n Prior to leading the agency\, Riki served as the director of the auxiliary services branch within the Department of Education's Office of Facilities and Operations. \nUnder his leadership\, the SFA has focused heavily on accelerating the traditional timeline of constructing public education spaces through modernized procurement and design tools. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n Tracy Tonaki | President | D. R. Horton Inc.'s Hawaii Division \n\n\n Born and raised in Hawaii\, Tracy Tonaki leads efforts to deliver quality housing for local families. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n A licensed architect and graduate of the University of Hawaii at Manoa’s School of Architecture\, Tracy joined D.R. Horton in 2003 and played an integral role in major projects\, including the vision and development of Hoʻopili\, the state's largest active master-planned community. \nWhen she assumed her presidential role in 2021\, she made history as the first woman and fourth person to lead the Hawaii division in the company's 53-year history. \n\n\n\n \n\n Moderator\nChris Hong\, AIA | Principal | Chris Hong Design\, LLC \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n Chris Hong oversees projects ranging from commercial\, institutional facilities\, and healthcare architecture with a focus on project innovation\, rebranding\, sustainability\, and integrated collaboration. \nBorn and raised in Honolulu\, Mr. Hong currently heads the Honolulu office of MKThink after spending time as an Associate at Group 70 International and NBBJ Seattle. He is a resolute mentor with 18+ years of volunteer service to his profession. \n\n\n\n \n\n DATE: Friday\, September 11\nTIME: Workshop: 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM | Pau Hana: 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM\nWHERE: Center for Architecture\, 828 Fort Street Mall\, Suite 100\, Honolulu\nCOST: $75 (Includes workshop and Pau Hana networking)\nCEU: 2 AIA/CES LUs \nPARKING: Click here for parking suggestions \n\n\n \n\n\n RSVP for Blueprints session #7 \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n $75.00 \n Tickets Available \n\n \n \n \n \n Blueprints For Registration 9.11.26 quantity \n - \n +\nYour browser must support JavaScript in order to purchase ticket(s).\n\n\n\n \n \n \n Attendee Information #1\n \n \n \n First Name:\n *\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Last Name:\n *\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n AIA Designation:\n *\n \n \n AIA\n Assoc. AIA\n FAIA\n Allied Member\n Non-Member\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Firm/Organization:\n *\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Email Address:\n *\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Privacy Preference: \n \n \n Opt-out from being displayed in the public list of attendees. \n \n \n \n\n\n\n Buy Ticket Now\n\n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Professional Development Sponsors\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Dickey Sponsor \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n\n \n\n\n Wood Sponsors \n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n Ossipoff Sponsors \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n Preis Sponsors URL:https://www.aiahonolulu.org/event/edi-meeting-3/2026-07-09/ LOCATION:Virtual (Zoom) CATEGORIES:Committee Meetings END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20260710T120000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20260710T130000 DTSTAMP:20251230T202622Z CREATED:20251230T185708Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251230T202622Z UID:10001189-1783684800-1783688400@www.aiahonolulu.org SUMMARY:Executive Committee Meeting DESCRIPTION:Blueprints for Leadership: A Series of Workshops (2 LUs) \n\n Empowering Architects at Every Stage of Their Career \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n Blueprints for Leadership is a dynamic series of workshops designed to help architects build essential skills in strategic thinking\, business acumen\, and effective management. Led by top experts in their fields\, each session offers premium instruction and meaningful networking opportunities. \n\n\n\n \n\n Whether you're just starting out or looking to refine your leadership toolkit\, these sessions are crafted to support your growth. Attend one or attend them all-each workshop stands alone but together forms a comprehensive professional development experience. \n\n\n \n\n\n #7 Blueprints for Leadership: Earning a Seat at the Table \n\n Building Client Confidence Early in Your Career \n\n Client relationships aren't built only by principals and senior leaders. Every interaction with a client is an opportunity for emerging architects to demonstrate professionalism\, build confidence\, and show that they are ready to take on greater responsibility. \nIn this interactive panel discussion\, Riki Fujitani\, Executive Director of the Hawai‘i School Facilities Authority\, and Tracy Tonaki\, President of D.R. Horton Hawaii\, will share the client's perspective on what they notice—and value—in the junior- and mid-level professionals who work with them. \nModerated by Chris Hong\, AIA\, the conversation will explore how emerging architects can become more effective participants in client meetings\, ask thoughtful questions\, communicate with confidence\, and represent their firms well. Panelists will discuss the behaviors that build credibility\, common mistakes that can undermine client confidence\, and what makes a client begin to see a younger team member as someone whose ideas and judgment they value. \nParticipants will leave with practical insights into how they can become more confident and effective in client-facing situations and begin building meaningful professional relationships early in their careers. \nThings to be covered during this presentation: \n\nUnderstand what clients value and notice in junior- and mid-level architectural professionals.\nLearn how to prepare for and contribute meaningfully to client meetings rather than simply attend them.\nDevelop techniques for asking thoughtful questions\, communicating confidently\, and representing the firm professionally.\nIdentify behaviors that build credibility and demonstrate readiness for greater client-facing responsibility.\n\n\n\n Welcome Speakers \n\n Riki Fujitani | Executive Director | Hawaii School Facilities Authroity \n\n\n The Hawaii School Facilities Authority is the state agency tasked with overseeing the development\, construction\, and modernization of public school projects\, preschools\, and workforce housing on underutilized school lands. \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n Prior to leading the agency\, Riki served as the director of the auxiliary services branch within the Department of Education's Office of Facilities and Operations. \nUnder his leadership\, the SFA has focused heavily on accelerating the traditional timeline of constructing public education spaces through modernized procurement and design tools. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n Tracy Tonaki | President | D. R. Horton Inc.'s Hawaii Division \n\n\n Born and raised in Hawaii\, Tracy Tonaki leads efforts to deliver quality housing for local families. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n A licensed architect and graduate of the University of Hawaii at Manoa’s School of Architecture\, Tracy joined D.R. Horton in 2003 and played an integral role in major projects\, including the vision and development of Hoʻopili\, the state's largest active master-planned community. \nWhen she assumed her presidential role in 2021\, she made history as the first woman and fourth person to lead the Hawaii division in the company's 53-year history. \n\n\n\n \n\n Moderator\nChris Hong\, AIA | Principal | Chris Hong Design\, LLC \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n Chris Hong oversees projects ranging from commercial\, institutional facilities\, and healthcare architecture with a focus on project innovation\, rebranding\, sustainability\, and integrated collaboration. \nBorn and raised in Honolulu\, Mr. Hong currently heads the Honolulu office of MKThink after spending time as an Associate at Group 70 International and NBBJ Seattle. He is a resolute mentor with 18+ years of volunteer service to his profession. \n\n\n\n \n\n DATE: Friday\, September 11\nTIME: Workshop: 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM | Pau Hana: 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM\nWHERE: Center for Architecture\, 828 Fort Street Mall\, Suite 100\, Honolulu\nCOST: $75 (Includes workshop and Pau Hana networking)\nCEU: 2 AIA/CES LUs \nPARKING: Click here for parking suggestions \n\n\n \n\n\n RSVP for Blueprints session #7 \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n $75.00 \n Tickets Available \n\n \n \n \n \n Blueprints For Registration 9.11.26 quantity \n - \n +\nYour browser must support JavaScript in order to purchase ticket(s).\n\n\n\n \n \n \n Attendee Information #1\n \n \n \n First Name:\n *\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Last Name:\n *\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n AIA Designation:\n *\n \n \n AIA\n Assoc. AIA\n FAIA\n Allied Member\n Non-Member\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Firm/Organization:\n *\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Email Address:\n *\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Privacy Preference: \n \n \n Opt-out from being displayed in the public list of attendees. \n \n \n \n\n\n\n Buy Ticket Now\n\n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Professional Development Sponsors\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Dickey Sponsor \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n\n \n\n\n Wood Sponsors \n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n Ossipoff Sponsors \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n Preis Sponsors URL:https://www.aiahonolulu.org/event/excom-71026/ 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:20260711T090000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20260711T110000 DTSTAMP:20251210T024745Z CREATED:20251210T024745Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T024745Z UID:10001171-1783760400-1783767600@www.aiahonolulu.org SUMMARY:AIA Honolulu Architectural Walking Tour of Downtown DESCRIPTION:Blueprints for Leadership: A Series of Workshops (2 LUs) \n\n Empowering Architects at Every Stage of Their Career \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n Blueprints for Leadership is a dynamic series of workshops designed to help architects build essential skills in strategic thinking\, business acumen\, and effective management. Led by top experts in their fields\, each session offers premium instruction and meaningful networking opportunities. \n\n\n\n \n\n Whether you're just starting out or looking to refine your leadership toolkit\, these sessions are crafted to support your growth. Attend one or attend them all-each workshop stands alone but together forms a comprehensive professional development experience. \n\n\n \n\n\n #7 Blueprints for Leadership: Earning a Seat at the Table \n\n Building Client Confidence Early in Your Career \n\n Client relationships aren't built only by principals and senior leaders. Every interaction with a client is an opportunity for emerging architects to demonstrate professionalism\, build confidence\, and show that they are ready to take on greater responsibility. \nIn this interactive panel discussion\, Riki Fujitani\, Executive Director of the Hawai‘i School Facilities Authority\, and Tracy Tonaki\, President of D.R. Horton Hawaii\, will share the client's perspective on what they notice—and value—in the junior- and mid-level professionals who work with them. \nModerated by Chris Hong\, AIA\, the conversation will explore how emerging architects can become more effective participants in client meetings\, ask thoughtful questions\, communicate with confidence\, and represent their firms well. Panelists will discuss the behaviors that build credibility\, common mistakes that can undermine client confidence\, and what makes a client begin to see a younger team member as someone whose ideas and judgment they value. \nParticipants will leave with practical insights into how they can become more confident and effective in client-facing situations and begin building meaningful professional relationships early in their careers. \nThings to be covered during this presentation: \n\nUnderstand what clients value and notice in junior- and mid-level architectural professionals.\nLearn how to prepare for and contribute meaningfully to client meetings rather than simply attend them.\nDevelop techniques for asking thoughtful questions\, communicating confidently\, and representing the firm professionally.\nIdentify behaviors that build credibility and demonstrate readiness for greater client-facing responsibility.\n\n\n\n Welcome Speakers \n\n Riki Fujitani | Executive Director | Hawaii School Facilities Authroity \n\n\n The Hawaii School Facilities Authority is the state agency tasked with overseeing the development\, construction\, and modernization of public school projects\, preschools\, and workforce housing on underutilized school lands. \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n Prior to leading the agency\, Riki served as the director of the auxiliary services branch within the Department of Education's Office of Facilities and Operations. \nUnder his leadership\, the SFA has focused heavily on accelerating the traditional timeline of constructing public education spaces through modernized procurement and design tools. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n Tracy Tonaki | President | D. R. Horton Inc.'s Hawaii Division \n\n\n Born and raised in Hawaii\, Tracy Tonaki leads efforts to deliver quality housing for local families. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n A licensed architect and graduate of the University of Hawaii at Manoa’s School of Architecture\, Tracy joined D.R. Horton in 2003 and played an integral role in major projects\, including the vision and development of Hoʻopili\, the state's largest active master-planned community. \nWhen she assumed her presidential role in 2021\, she made history as the first woman and fourth person to lead the Hawaii division in the company's 53-year history. \n\n\n\n \n\n Moderator\nChris Hong\, AIA | Principal | Chris Hong Design\, LLC \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n Chris Hong oversees projects ranging from commercial\, institutional facilities\, and healthcare architecture with a focus on project innovation\, rebranding\, sustainability\, and integrated collaboration. \nBorn and raised in Honolulu\, Mr. Hong currently heads the Honolulu office of MKThink after spending time as an Associate at Group 70 International and NBBJ Seattle. He is a resolute mentor with 18+ years of volunteer service to his profession. \n\n\n\n \n\n DATE: Friday\, September 11\nTIME: Workshop: 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM | Pau Hana: 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM\nWHERE: Center for Architecture\, 828 Fort Street Mall\, Suite 100\, Honolulu\nCOST: $75 (Includes workshop and Pau Hana networking)\nCEU: 2 AIA/CES LUs \nPARKING: Click here for parking suggestions \n\n\n \n\n\n RSVP for Blueprints session #7 \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n $75.00 \n Tickets Available \n\n \n \n \n \n Blueprints For Registration 9.11.26 quantity \n - \n +\nYour browser must support JavaScript in order to purchase ticket(s).\n\n\n\n \n \n \n Attendee Information #1\n \n \n \n First Name:\n *\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Last Name:\n *\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n AIA Designation:\n *\n \n \n AIA\n Assoc. AIA\n FAIA\n Allied Member\n Non-Member\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Firm/Organization:\n *\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Email Address:\n *\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Privacy Preference: \n \n \n Opt-out from being displayed in the public list of attendees. \n \n \n \n\n\n\n Buy Ticket Now\n\n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Professional Development Sponsors\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Dickey Sponsor \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n\n \n\n\n Wood Sponsors \n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n Ossipoff Sponsors \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n Preis Sponsors URL:https://www.aiahonolulu.org/event/aia-honolulu-architectural-walking-tour-of-downtown-28/ 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:20260716T173000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20260716T183000 DTSTAMP:20260710T215350Z CREATED:20260127T013447Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260710T215350Z UID:10001255-1784223000-1784226600@www.aiahonolulu.org SUMMARY:EPD Open Study Session: Construction Administration DESCRIPTION:Blueprints for Leadership: A Series of Workshops (2 LUs) \n\n Empowering Architects at Every Stage of Their Career \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n Blueprints for Leadership is a dynamic series of workshops designed to help architects build essential skills in strategic thinking\, business acumen\, and effective management. Led by top experts in their fields\, each session offers premium instruction and meaningful networking opportunities. \n\n\n\n \n\n Whether you're just starting out or looking to refine your leadership toolkit\, these sessions are crafted to support your growth. Attend one or attend them all-each workshop stands alone but together forms a comprehensive professional development experience. \n\n\n \n\n\n #7 Blueprints for Leadership: Earning a Seat at the Table \n\n Building Client Confidence Early in Your Career \n\n Client relationships aren't built only by principals and senior leaders. Every interaction with a client is an opportunity for emerging architects to demonstrate professionalism\, build confidence\, and show that they are ready to take on greater responsibility. \nIn this interactive panel discussion\, Riki Fujitani\, Executive Director of the Hawai‘i School Facilities Authority\, and Tracy Tonaki\, President of D.R. Horton Hawaii\, will share the client's perspective on what they notice—and value—in the junior- and mid-level professionals who work with them. \nModerated by Chris Hong\, AIA\, the conversation will explore how emerging architects can become more effective participants in client meetings\, ask thoughtful questions\, communicate with confidence\, and represent their firms well. Panelists will discuss the behaviors that build credibility\, common mistakes that can undermine client confidence\, and what makes a client begin to see a younger team member as someone whose ideas and judgment they value. \nParticipants will leave with practical insights into how they can become more confident and effective in client-facing situations and begin building meaningful professional relationships early in their careers. \nThings to be covered during this presentation: \n\nUnderstand what clients value and notice in junior- and mid-level architectural professionals.\nLearn how to prepare for and contribute meaningfully to client meetings rather than simply attend them.\nDevelop techniques for asking thoughtful questions\, communicating confidently\, and representing the firm professionally.\nIdentify behaviors that build credibility and demonstrate readiness for greater client-facing responsibility.\n\n\n\n Welcome Speakers \n\n Riki Fujitani | Executive Director | Hawaii School Facilities Authroity \n\n\n The Hawaii School Facilities Authority is the state agency tasked with overseeing the development\, construction\, and modernization of public school projects\, preschools\, and workforce housing on underutilized school lands. \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n Prior to leading the agency\, Riki served as the director of the auxiliary services branch within the Department of Education's Office of Facilities and Operations. \nUnder his leadership\, the SFA has focused heavily on accelerating the traditional timeline of constructing public education spaces through modernized procurement and design tools. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n Tracy Tonaki | President | D. R. Horton Inc.'s Hawaii Division \n\n\n Born and raised in Hawaii\, Tracy Tonaki leads efforts to deliver quality housing for local families. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n A licensed architect and graduate of the University of Hawaii at Manoa’s School of Architecture\, Tracy joined D.R. Horton in 2003 and played an integral role in major projects\, including the vision and development of Hoʻopili\, the state's largest active master-planned community. \nWhen she assumed her presidential role in 2021\, she made history as the first woman and fourth person to lead the Hawaii division in the company's 53-year history. \n\n\n\n \n\n Moderator\nChris Hong\, AIA | Principal | Chris Hong Design\, LLC \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n Chris Hong oversees projects ranging from commercial\, institutional facilities\, and healthcare architecture with a focus on project innovation\, rebranding\, sustainability\, and integrated collaboration. \nBorn and raised in Honolulu\, Mr. Hong currently heads the Honolulu office of MKThink after spending time as an Associate at Group 70 International and NBBJ Seattle. He is a resolute mentor with 18+ years of volunteer service to his profession. \n\n\n\n \n\n DATE: Friday\, September 11\nTIME: Workshop: 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM | Pau Hana: 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM\nWHERE: Center for Architecture\, 828 Fort Street Mall\, Suite 100\, Honolulu\nCOST: $75 (Includes workshop and Pau Hana networking)\nCEU: 2 AIA/CES LUs \nPARKING: Click here for parking suggestions \n\n\n \n\n\n RSVP for Blueprints session #7 \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n $75.00 \n Tickets Available \n\n \n \n \n \n Blueprints For Registration 9.11.26 quantity \n - \n +\nYour browser must support JavaScript in order to purchase ticket(s).\n\n\n\n \n \n \n Attendee Information #1\n \n \n \n First Name:\n *\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Last Name:\n *\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n AIA Designation:\n *\n \n \n AIA\n Assoc. AIA\n FAIA\n Allied Member\n Non-Member\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Firm/Organization:\n *\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Email Address:\n *\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Privacy Preference: \n \n \n Opt-out from being displayed in the public list of attendees. \n \n \n \n\n\n\n Buy Ticket Now\n\n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Professional Development Sponsors\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Dickey Sponsor \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n\n \n\n\n Wood Sponsors \n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n Ossipoff Sponsors \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n Preis Sponsors URL:https://www.aiahonolulu.org/event/epd-ca/ 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:20260717T120000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20260717T130000 DTSTAMP:20251230T194951Z CREATED:20251230T194951Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251230T194951Z UID:10001201-1784289600-1784293200@www.aiahonolulu.org SUMMARY:BOD Meeting DESCRIPTION:Blueprints for Leadership: A Series of Workshops (2 LUs) \n\n Empowering Architects at Every Stage of Their Career \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n Blueprints for Leadership is a dynamic series of workshops designed to help architects build essential skills in strategic thinking\, business acumen\, and effective management. Led by top experts in their fields\, each session offers premium instruction and meaningful networking opportunities. \n\n\n\n \n\n Whether you're just starting out or looking to refine your leadership toolkit\, these sessions are crafted to support your growth. Attend one or attend them all-each workshop stands alone but together forms a comprehensive professional development experience. \n\n\n \n\n\n #7 Blueprints for Leadership: Earning a Seat at the Table \n\n Building Client Confidence Early in Your Career \n\n Client relationships aren't built only by principals and senior leaders. Every interaction with a client is an opportunity for emerging architects to demonstrate professionalism\, build confidence\, and show that they are ready to take on greater responsibility. \nIn this interactive panel discussion\, Riki Fujitani\, Executive Director of the Hawai‘i School Facilities Authority\, and Tracy Tonaki\, President of D.R. Horton Hawaii\, will share the client's perspective on what they notice—and value—in the junior- and mid-level professionals who work with them. \nModerated by Chris Hong\, AIA\, the conversation will explore how emerging architects can become more effective participants in client meetings\, ask thoughtful questions\, communicate with confidence\, and represent their firms well. Panelists will discuss the behaviors that build credibility\, common mistakes that can undermine client confidence\, and what makes a client begin to see a younger team member as someone whose ideas and judgment they value. \nParticipants will leave with practical insights into how they can become more confident and effective in client-facing situations and begin building meaningful professional relationships early in their careers. \nThings to be covered during this presentation: \n\nUnderstand what clients value and notice in junior- and mid-level architectural professionals.\nLearn how to prepare for and contribute meaningfully to client meetings rather than simply attend them.\nDevelop techniques for asking thoughtful questions\, communicating confidently\, and representing the firm professionally.\nIdentify behaviors that build credibility and demonstrate readiness for greater client-facing responsibility.\n\n\n\n Welcome Speakers \n\n Riki Fujitani | Executive Director | Hawaii School Facilities Authroity \n\n\n The Hawaii School Facilities Authority is the state agency tasked with overseeing the development\, construction\, and modernization of public school projects\, preschools\, and workforce housing on underutilized school lands. \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n Prior to leading the agency\, Riki served as the director of the auxiliary services branch within the Department of Education's Office of Facilities and Operations. \nUnder his leadership\, the SFA has focused heavily on accelerating the traditional timeline of constructing public education spaces through modernized procurement and design tools. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n Tracy Tonaki | President | D. R. Horton Inc.'s Hawaii Division \n\n\n Born and raised in Hawaii\, Tracy Tonaki leads efforts to deliver quality housing for local families. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n A licensed architect and graduate of the University of Hawaii at Manoa’s School of Architecture\, Tracy joined D.R. Horton in 2003 and played an integral role in major projects\, including the vision and development of Hoʻopili\, the state's largest active master-planned community. \nWhen she assumed her presidential role in 2021\, she made history as the first woman and fourth person to lead the Hawaii division in the company's 53-year history. \n\n\n\n \n\n Moderator\nChris Hong\, AIA | Principal | Chris Hong Design\, LLC \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n Chris Hong oversees projects ranging from commercial\, institutional facilities\, and healthcare architecture with a focus on project innovation\, rebranding\, sustainability\, and integrated collaboration. \nBorn and raised in Honolulu\, Mr. Hong currently heads the Honolulu office of MKThink after spending time as an Associate at Group 70 International and NBBJ Seattle. He is a resolute mentor with 18+ years of volunteer service to his profession. \n\n\n\n \n\n DATE: Friday\, September 11\nTIME: Workshop: 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM | Pau Hana: 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM\nWHERE: Center for Architecture\, 828 Fort Street Mall\, Suite 100\, Honolulu\nCOST: $75 (Includes workshop and Pau Hana networking)\nCEU: 2 AIA/CES LUs \nPARKING: Click here for parking suggestions \n\n\n \n\n\n RSVP for Blueprints session #7 \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n $75.00 \n Tickets Available \n\n \n \n \n \n Blueprints For Registration 9.11.26 quantity \n - \n +\nYour browser must support JavaScript in order to purchase ticket(s).\n\n\n\n \n \n \n Attendee Information #1\n \n \n \n First Name:\n *\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Last Name:\n *\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n AIA Designation:\n *\n \n \n AIA\n Assoc. AIA\n FAIA\n Allied Member\n Non-Member\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Firm/Organization:\n *\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Email Address:\n *\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Privacy Preference: \n \n \n Opt-out from being displayed in the public list of attendees. \n \n \n \n\n\n\n Buy Ticket Now\n\n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Professional Development Sponsors\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Dickey Sponsor \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n\n \n\n\n Wood Sponsors \n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n Ossipoff Sponsors \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n Preis Sponsors URL:https://www.aiahonolulu.org/event/bod-71726/ 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:20260718T090000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20260718T110000 DTSTAMP:20251219T014041Z CREATED:20251219T014021Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251219T014041Z UID:10001180-1784365200-1784372400@www.aiahonolulu.org SUMMARY:AIA Honolulu Architectural Walking Tour of Chinatown DESCRIPTION:Blueprints for Leadership: A Series of Workshops (2 LUs) \n\n Empowering Architects at Every Stage of Their Career \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n Blueprints for Leadership is a dynamic series of workshops designed to help architects build essential skills in strategic thinking\, business acumen\, and effective management. Led by top experts in their fields\, each session offers premium instruction and meaningful networking opportunities. \n\n\n\n \n\n Whether you're just starting out or looking to refine your leadership toolkit\, these sessions are crafted to support your growth. Attend one or attend them all-each workshop stands alone but together forms a comprehensive professional development experience. \n\n\n \n\n\n #7 Blueprints for Leadership: Earning a Seat at the Table \n\n Building Client Confidence Early in Your Career \n\n Client relationships aren't built only by principals and senior leaders. Every interaction with a client is an opportunity for emerging architects to demonstrate professionalism\, build confidence\, and show that they are ready to take on greater responsibility. \nIn this interactive panel discussion\, Riki Fujitani\, Executive Director of the Hawai‘i School Facilities Authority\, and Tracy Tonaki\, President of D.R. Horton Hawaii\, will share the client's perspective on what they notice—and value—in the junior- and mid-level professionals who work with them. \nModerated by Chris Hong\, AIA\, the conversation will explore how emerging architects can become more effective participants in client meetings\, ask thoughtful questions\, communicate with confidence\, and represent their firms well. Panelists will discuss the behaviors that build credibility\, common mistakes that can undermine client confidence\, and what makes a client begin to see a younger team member as someone whose ideas and judgment they value. \nParticipants will leave with practical insights into how they can become more confident and effective in client-facing situations and begin building meaningful professional relationships early in their careers. \nThings to be covered during this presentation: \n\nUnderstand what clients value and notice in junior- and mid-level architectural professionals.\nLearn how to prepare for and contribute meaningfully to client meetings rather than simply attend them.\nDevelop techniques for asking thoughtful questions\, communicating confidently\, and representing the firm professionally.\nIdentify behaviors that build credibility and demonstrate readiness for greater client-facing responsibility.\n\n\n\n Welcome Speakers \n\n Riki Fujitani | Executive Director | Hawaii School Facilities Authroity \n\n\n The Hawaii School Facilities Authority is the state agency tasked with overseeing the development\, construction\, and modernization of public school projects\, preschools\, and workforce housing on underutilized school lands. \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n Prior to leading the agency\, Riki served as the director of the auxiliary services branch within the Department of Education's Office of Facilities and Operations. \nUnder his leadership\, the SFA has focused heavily on accelerating the traditional timeline of constructing public education spaces through modernized procurement and design tools. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n Tracy Tonaki | President | D. R. Horton Inc.'s Hawaii Division \n\n\n Born and raised in Hawaii\, Tracy Tonaki leads efforts to deliver quality housing for local families. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n A licensed architect and graduate of the University of Hawaii at Manoa’s School of Architecture\, Tracy joined D.R. Horton in 2003 and played an integral role in major projects\, including the vision and development of Hoʻopili\, the state's largest active master-planned community. \nWhen she assumed her presidential role in 2021\, she made history as the first woman and fourth person to lead the Hawaii division in the company's 53-year history. \n\n\n\n \n\n Moderator\nChris Hong\, AIA | Principal | Chris Hong Design\, LLC \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n Chris Hong oversees projects ranging from commercial\, institutional facilities\, and healthcare architecture with a focus on project innovation\, rebranding\, sustainability\, and integrated collaboration. \nBorn and raised in Honolulu\, Mr. Hong currently heads the Honolulu office of MKThink after spending time as an Associate at Group 70 International and NBBJ Seattle. He is a resolute mentor with 18+ years of volunteer service to his profession. \n\n\n\n \n\n DATE: Friday\, September 11\nTIME: Workshop: 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM | Pau Hana: 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM\nWHERE: Center for Architecture\, 828 Fort Street Mall\, Suite 100\, Honolulu\nCOST: $75 (Includes workshop and Pau Hana networking)\nCEU: 2 AIA/CES LUs \nPARKING: Click here for parking suggestions \n\n\n \n\n\n RSVP for Blueprints session #7 \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n $75.00 \n Tickets Available \n\n \n \n \n \n Blueprints For Registration 9.11.26 quantity \n - \n +\nYour browser must support JavaScript in order to purchase ticket(s).\n\n\n\n \n \n \n Attendee Information #1\n \n \n \n First Name:\n *\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Last Name:\n *\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n AIA Designation:\n *\n \n \n AIA\n Assoc. AIA\n FAIA\n Allied Member\n Non-Member\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Firm/Organization:\n *\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Email Address:\n *\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Privacy Preference: \n \n \n Opt-out from being displayed in the public list of attendees. \n \n \n \n\n\n\n Buy Ticket Now\n\n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Professional Development Sponsors\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Dickey Sponsor \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n\n \n\n\n Wood Sponsors \n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n Ossipoff Sponsors \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n Preis Sponsors URL:https://www.aiahonolulu.org/event/aia-honolulu-architectural-walking-tour-of-chinatown-7-18-26/ 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:20260722T113000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20260722T130000 DTSTAMP:20251230T201453Z CREATED:20251230T201453Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251230T201453Z UID:10001209-1784719800-1784725200@www.aiahonolulu.org SUMMARY:AIA HSC Board Meeting DESCRIPTION:Blueprints for Leadership: A Series of Workshops (2 LUs) \n\n Empowering Architects at Every Stage of Their Career \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n Blueprints for Leadership is a dynamic series of workshops designed to help architects build essential skills in strategic thinking\, business acumen\, and effective management. Led by top experts in their fields\, each session offers premium instruction and meaningful networking opportunities. \n\n\n\n \n\n Whether you're just starting out or looking to refine your leadership toolkit\, these sessions are crafted to support your growth. Attend one or attend them all-each workshop stands alone but together forms a comprehensive professional development experience. \n\n\n \n\n\n #7 Blueprints for Leadership: Earning a Seat at the Table \n\n Building Client Confidence Early in Your Career \n\n Client relationships aren't built only by principals and senior leaders. Every interaction with a client is an opportunity for emerging architects to demonstrate professionalism\, build confidence\, and show that they are ready to take on greater responsibility. \nIn this interactive panel discussion\, Riki Fujitani\, Executive Director of the Hawai‘i School Facilities Authority\, and Tracy Tonaki\, President of D.R. Horton Hawaii\, will share the client's perspective on what they notice—and value—in the junior- and mid-level professionals who work with them. \nModerated by Chris Hong\, AIA\, the conversation will explore how emerging architects can become more effective participants in client meetings\, ask thoughtful questions\, communicate with confidence\, and represent their firms well. Panelists will discuss the behaviors that build credibility\, common mistakes that can undermine client confidence\, and what makes a client begin to see a younger team member as someone whose ideas and judgment they value. \nParticipants will leave with practical insights into how they can become more confident and effective in client-facing situations and begin building meaningful professional relationships early in their careers. \nThings to be covered during this presentation: \n\nUnderstand what clients value and notice in junior- and mid-level architectural professionals.\nLearn how to prepare for and contribute meaningfully to client meetings rather than simply attend them.\nDevelop techniques for asking thoughtful questions\, communicating confidently\, and representing the firm professionally.\nIdentify behaviors that build credibility and demonstrate readiness for greater client-facing responsibility.\n\n\n\n Welcome Speakers \n\n Riki Fujitani | Executive Director | Hawaii School Facilities Authroity \n\n\n The Hawaii School Facilities Authority is the state agency tasked with overseeing the development\, construction\, and modernization of public school projects\, preschools\, and workforce housing on underutilized school lands. \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n Prior to leading the agency\, Riki served as the director of the auxiliary services branch within the Department of Education's Office of Facilities and Operations. \nUnder his leadership\, the SFA has focused heavily on accelerating the traditional timeline of constructing public education spaces through modernized procurement and design tools. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n Tracy Tonaki | President | D. R. Horton Inc.'s Hawaii Division \n\n\n Born and raised in Hawaii\, Tracy Tonaki leads efforts to deliver quality housing for local families. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n A licensed architect and graduate of the University of Hawaii at Manoa’s School of Architecture\, Tracy joined D.R. Horton in 2003 and played an integral role in major projects\, including the vision and development of Hoʻopili\, the state's largest active master-planned community. \nWhen she assumed her presidential role in 2021\, she made history as the first woman and fourth person to lead the Hawaii division in the company's 53-year history. \n\n\n\n \n\n Moderator\nChris Hong\, AIA | Principal | Chris Hong Design\, LLC \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n Chris Hong oversees projects ranging from commercial\, institutional facilities\, and healthcare architecture with a focus on project innovation\, rebranding\, sustainability\, and integrated collaboration. \nBorn and raised in Honolulu\, Mr. Hong currently heads the Honolulu office of MKThink after spending time as an Associate at Group 70 International and NBBJ Seattle. He is a resolute mentor with 18+ years of volunteer service to his profession. \n\n\n\n \n\n DATE: Friday\, September 11\nTIME: Workshop: 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM | Pau Hana: 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM\nWHERE: Center for Architecture\, 828 Fort Street Mall\, Suite 100\, Honolulu\nCOST: $75 (Includes workshop and Pau Hana networking)\nCEU: 2 AIA/CES LUs \nPARKING: Click here for parking suggestions \n\n\n \n\n\n RSVP for Blueprints session #7 \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n $75.00 \n Tickets Available \n\n \n \n \n \n Blueprints For Registration 9.11.26 quantity \n - \n +\nYour browser must support JavaScript in order to purchase ticket(s).\n\n\n\n \n \n \n Attendee Information #1\n \n \n \n First Name:\n *\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Last Name:\n *\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n AIA Designation:\n *\n \n \n AIA\n Assoc. AIA\n FAIA\n Allied Member\n Non-Member\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Firm/Organization:\n *\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Email Address:\n *\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Privacy Preference: \n \n \n Opt-out from being displayed in the public list of attendees. \n \n \n \n\n\n\n Buy Ticket Now\n\n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Professional Development Sponsors\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Dickey Sponsor \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n\n \n\n\n Wood Sponsors \n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n Ossipoff Sponsors \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n Preis Sponsors URL:https://www.aiahonolulu.org/event/hscbod-72226/ 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 END:VCALENDAR