To organize and unite in fellowship, the members of the architectural profession within the organization; to promote the aesthetic, scientific and practical efficiency of the architectural profession; to advance the science and art of planning and building by advancing the standards of architectural education, training, and practice; to coordinate the profession of architecture with the building industry; to ensure the advancement of the living standard of the people through their improved environment; to make the architectural profession of ever-increasing service to society; and to protect the rights and interests of our members and advocate on their behalf.

Membership activities: a) annual expo - co-sponsor this event. The expo is the largest trade venue serving hawaii's building construction + design industry. The expo features the latest building products and services from hundreds of suppliers and offers a full schedule of approved aia continuing education seminars addressing current issues, innovations and techniques in the building design industry. The aia annual business meeting including annual reporting and election of incoming officers and directors is held in conjunction with this event during the lunch hour. B) annual design awards - provides an avenue for aia honolulu architects to be recognized by their peers for their effort and dedication to excellence in architectural design. In doing so, aia honolulu hopes to raise public consciousness, awareness of design excellence, and the special role of aia architects in shaping our communities. C) annual installation of officers/directors and celebration - a fellowship event with a focus on recognizing and celebrating the accomplishments of member volunteers whose efforts have helped support the organization's goals throughout the year. Newly elected board members are inducted during the formal portion of the program. D) other member/industry continuing education programs - act as event sponsor and coordinator for other locally held architecture/design seminars as topics arise during the year. 2017 programs were primarily lunch and morning-hour programs on varied topics to provide needed continuing education for aia membership and to meet state licensure requirements. E) architecture licensing preparation courses - offer programs to intern architects in preparation for candidates to complete necessary requirements and examinations to become a licensed architect in hawaii. Programs are intended to reinforce the value of licensure within architecture firms and the role of mentorship to sustain the profession. public awareness programs: a) twelfth annual canstruction design build competition - canstruction is a trademark of the society for design administration (sda), working in tandem with the american institute of architects (aia) and other members of the design and construction industry. This honolulu-based event, now in its twelfth year, is intended as an annual community service program of the local aia honolulu chapter. Canstruction combines the competitive spirit of a design/build competition with a unique way to help feed hungry people. Competing teams, led by architects, contractors, and engineers showcase their talents by designing giant sculptures made entirely out of canned foods. At the close of the exhibitions all of the food used in the structures is donated to the hawaii foodbank. B) architecture month activities - held annually in april, the organization hosts a variety of free and public activities to highlight the power of good design in making our communities better places to live, work, and play. In 2017, events included walking tours (also offered throughout year), film night, sketching events, photography class, and open houses of architecture firms. Local media assisted in event. outreach efforts: a) public forums on topics related to the built environment - aia honolulu, through their center for architecture, offers public interest programs and communications to the public regarding the built environment. Topics relate to design and planning issues of current interest to the local community.