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AIA Honolulu is closed today March 26 in observance of Prince Kūhiō Day
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2024 AIA Honolulu Design Awards
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Start Your Submissions Today! Deadline is May 13 Plus...Attend Thursday's Session on How to Complete the Common App
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The AIA Honolulu Design Awards is Hawaii’s longest running program of its type - held annually since 1958. Built and unbuilt projects submitted by local AIA members are judged on their merit by a distinguished jury of AIA architects.
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Join us March 28 and learn how to complete the common application and submit it for the AIA Honolulu Design Awards program.
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General Membership Meeting (HSW) Framework for Design Excellence & The Common Application
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Thursday, March 28 | 12:00-1:00pm | Center for Architecture | FREE
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The Framework for Design Excellence challenges architects with a vision of what the profession strives to achieve, the toolkit provides practical resources to help all architects achieve it. Join us for a step-by-step explanation about this resource.
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We will then discuss the Common Application for 2024 AIA Honolulu Design Awards. Speaker: Beth Brant, AIA, LEED AP is Associate Principal and Director of Sustainability with DSGN Associates in Dallas. For more than fifteen years, Beth has been a leader in the Green Building Industry.
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Small Firm Exchange Committee Meeting
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Thursday, March 28 | 5:00 - 6:00 pm | Zoom
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Revitalize our small firm community! We’ll discuss our desired meeting schedule and have a conversation about shoreline setbacks and SMA permitting. Topics around regulations, best practices, experiences planning around these regulations, applying for necessary permits, breaking the bad news to property owners and more. Register online for Zoom information.
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COTE & GMM Earth Day Presentation! Resources and Resourcefulness: Building in Hawaii (HSW)
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Monday Apr 22 | 5pm - 7p m | In Person or Zoom | Free | RSVP Required
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In celebration of Earth Day, we invite you to join us as we discuss Ka Nohona, or the way of living and relating, a key concept in the Hawaiian worldview that reflects the genealogical connections between people and their environment.
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Topic: Ka Nohona: Dimensions of Habitation. Read more. 5pm: Pau Hana with light refreshments. Connect with new and old friends as we build and support our community of sustainability leaders. 6:00pm: Presentation & Discussion. This is when our friends on Zoom will join us too.
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DnA Hawaii: Design + Architecture
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Sponsorship Available! Register Today & Get Your HSW! Join Us for 4th Annual DnA Hawaii on April 25 (Virtual)
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Thursday Apr 25 | 8:00am-4:30pm | Virtual | Up to 4.5 HSW | $60 for 4 Sessions
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Our theme this year is “Facing Challenges, Overcoming Obstacles.” Join us for engaging discussion on a variety of topics tackling resiliency and facing challenges. Hear from the best in architecture, design, and industry experts.
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Maui Energy Code Webinars April 23 & 24
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AIA Honolulu is the Registered Provider. Each session qualifies for 1.5 HSW
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Maui’s 2018 IECC building energy code took effect Dec 2022. Join 2 FREE webinars to learn how requirements affect your projects. Maui specific amendments covered, including solar-ready and electric-vehicle ready requirements for both residential and commercial projects. Low-Rise Residential | April 23, 11:30am-1:00pm: Session covers low-rise residential requirements including townhomes and three-story multifamily buildings.Commercial & High-Rise Residential | April 24, 11:30am-1:00pm: Session covers commercial and high-rise residential requirements.
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Architect Volunteer Opportunity
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Our GMM Committee Looking for New Members
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Express Interests | Shape Programs | Connect & Learn | Engage Presenters
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Are you passionate about shaping the future of our architectural community? Do you want to actively contribute to meaningful discussions and drive positive change within our profession? Look no further! Join our General Membership Meetings Committee (GMM). Help us create valuable programs for every 3rd Thursday of the month.Interested or Questions? Email AIA Honolulu Today!
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Mental Health Sketch: Drawn Out April 8
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Monday, April 8, 11am-1pm | Stantec Office, 1001 Bishop Street, #798
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Presented by Stephen Parker, AIA NCARB LEED AP NOMA. This interactive workshop revolves around the stories of an architectural designer and her lived experience and a healthcare planner whose family experienced a loved one in crisis and the ripple effect on their lives. Through the lens of sketching of the inpatient psychiatric units both experienced as both patient and visitor, they share best practices and evidence-based design strategies for mental health environments.
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Ten Properties Added to the Hawai‘i Historic Register
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The Hawai‘i Historic Places Review Board added ten properties to the Hawai‘i Register of Historic Places in November 2023 and February 2024. The additions included a monument, cemetery, commercial building, fountain and six residences on Kaua‘i, Hawai‘i Island and O‘ahu.
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Professional Services PS D24-0001 Solicitation
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Architectural Firms! Submit qualifications to get on the list of approved A/E firms to do Hawaii Department of Education work. The notice will remain posted until April 30, 2024 or until superseded by the following year’s notice. View Professional Services PS D24-0001 Solicitation.ALL Previously Qualified Professionals MUST RESPOND TO THIS ANNUAL SOLICITATION to be considered for DOE projects. The State of Hawaii, Department of Education (DOE) anticipates the continued need for Professional Services during fiscal year (July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025).
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ACE Industry Cornhole Madness
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Thursday April 4 | 5:00 pm | Ferguson's Pub | Register a Team
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This is a fundraiser for ACE Mentor Program of Hawaii. Join them for a March Madness-style, single elimination cornhole tournament to benefit the Hawaii Chapter of ACE Mentor Program. Team and Spectator fees include pupus and one drink per person. View Event Flyer.
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A4LE West Region Conference: Cultural Crossroads in Education
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April 9-12 at the Hilton Hawaiian Village, Tapa Conference Center
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The Association for Learning Environments West Region conference is occurring April 9-12 in Honolulu. The conference theme is Cultural Crossroads in Education and will feature school projects throughout Honolulu. A4LE is a national 501c3 organization focused on learning environments. This is the first time the conference is being hosted in Hawaii! Many architect members belong to our AIA Honolulu Chapter. Click here for session, speaker and registration information.
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AIAS Sandcastle Esquisse on April 20
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Join AIAS Sandcastle building competition for firms and students April 20 from 9am-1:30pm at Kailua Beach Park. Theme for 2024 is "Think Green." Teams can have up to 8 participants. Friends and family are welcome. Food and drinks provided until supplies last.
Spots are limited! Please register here ASAP!
Awards Categories: Best Use of Material, Best Representation of Theme, Best Student Team, Best Firm Team
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AIA24 Conference on Architecture & Design June 5-8, Washington, DC
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Register Today! This June, AIA24 will bring together the AEC communities—all in one place—to network, share knowledge, gain exposure, and find solutions to design a better world. They are planning the most collaborative and forward-thinking event yet—a celebration of multidisciplinary solutions from across the built environment! Book Your Hotel with AIA & Save!
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AIA/Deltek ABI Reports Moderation in the Slowdown in Business Conditions
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According to the latest AIA/Deltek Architecture Billings Index (ABI) report, although the ABI score of 49.5 continued its decline in February, the score reflects the most modest easing in billings since July 2023 and indicates that the recent slowdown may be receding.The ABI score is a leading economic indicator of construction activity, providing an approximately nine-to-twelve-month glimpse into the future of nonresidential construction spending activity. The score is derived from a monthly survey of architecture firms that measures the change in the number of services provided to clients. To read the full report click HERE.
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Upcoming SAP Trainings (6 HSW)
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Architects are vital to disaster recovery. One way they assist communities is through Safety Assessment Placarding to review structural integrity, allowing residents and owners access to their properties as soon as possible. AIA National has two upcoming SAP trainings:
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