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PBN is honored to present the "40 Under 40" Class of 2026. They're leaders in their professions and communities. And they're on track to change Hawaii's future — for the better! Read about them here: bizj.us/1qqj2z We celebrated last them last night at a gala event at the 'Alohilani Resort Waikiki Beach, sponsored by Hawaiian Airlines and Alaska Airlines #PBN40U40

The Hawaiʻi State Capitol was recognized with a Centennial Award at last week's AIA Honolulu Design Awards Gala. Celebrating projects whose significance has only grown with time, the Centennial Award recognizes architecture that continues to serve its community for generations. More than five decades after its completion, the Hawaiʻi State Capitol remains Hawaiʻi's civic heart, embodying openness, connection to place, and the spirit of aloha through its enduring design. Originally completed in 1969, the Capitol was designed to reflect Hawaiʻi's unique identity through symbolism deeply rooted in place. Today, it continues to fulfill its original purpose as the home of Hawaiʻi's government while standing as one of the state's most enduring civic landmarks. Mahalo to AIA Honolulu for bringing together Hawaiʻi's design community to celebrate excellence in architecture, and congratulations to all of this year's award recipients. We are proud to celebrate alongside the many firms, project teams, and students whose work continues to strengthen our communities and help build a better Hawaiʻi. Read more about the award, the AIA Honolulu Design Awards Gala, and the story behind the Hawaiʻi State Capitol on our website: https://lnkd.in/ghuGgPFJ 📸 Photos courtesy of AIA Honolulu / Anthony Consillio 📍 Hawaii Theatre Center

How do we build a more resilient Hawaiʻi while remaining rooted in the people, places, and values that define our islands? That question guided the latest installment of AHL's Art + Design + Architecture panel series, bringing together leaders from government, academia, sustainability, and environmental science for an evening of thoughtful dialogue on the future of Hawaiʻi. Together, our panelists explored resilience through many lenses, from climate adaptation and Indigenous knowledge to coral reef restoration, community well-being, and cross-sector collaboration. The conversation reinforced that resilience isn't built by any one profession or organization, but through partnership, shared responsibility, and a commitment to place. Mahalo to our distinguished panelists: • Dr. L. Kealoha Fox, PhD, City and County of Honolulu Office of Climate Change, Sustainability and Resiliency • Kalani Kaʻanāʻanā, Hawaii Green Growth UN Local2030 Hub • Dr. Chip Fletcher, PhD, University of Hawaii at Manoa - School of Ocean and Earth Science and Technology • Christina Jayne, Hawai‘i DLNR Division of Aquatic Resources A special mahalo to Chef Shayne, for preparing a thoughtfully curated pupu menu inspired by local flavors and hospitality, and to KaiHonua LLC for capturing the evening and producing the event video. Whether you attended the event or couldn't join us in person, the full panel discussion is now available. 🎥 Watch the full conversation here: https://lnkd.in/gNzTD6T3

We're Hiring! Our team is looking for a Project Architect (Retail Focus) to join AHL, a local architectural firm with nearly 80 years of experience in downtown Honolulu. If you're a licensed architect with 7+ years of experience leading retail projects and enjoy working in a collaborative, fast-paced environment, we'd love to hear from you. You'll oversee design development and construction documents, coordinate with consultants and project teams, and help deliver full build-out and tenant improvement projects from start to finish. We offer a flexible hybrid schedule, quarterly pau hanas, 401K profit-sharing contributions, and more! Ready to put your retail experience to work on projects that shape Hawaiʻi's commercial spaces? Click the link to apply ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/gpMAQAzv

Christina Jayne is on the front lines of Hawaiʻi’s reef resilience. As a Coral Aquatic Biologist and Coral Nursery Curator with the State of Hawai‘i DLNR Division of Aquatic Resources, she works every day to protect and restore our coral ecosystems. With more than a decade in coral reef science and restoration, Christina leads place-based strategies that respond to real-time impacts—from vessel groundings to bleaching events—while building long-term ecosystem health and community resilience. Join us for Hawaiʻi’s Resilience: What Comes Next? to hear how her work, and that of fellow panelists, is helping shape the future of our islands. 📅 Thursday, June 25 ⏰ 5:30–7:00 PM 📍 Pacific Guardian Center | Makai Tower, Suite 3100 RSVP here: https://lnkd.in/gkenrZFV

Today marks 20 years since the State of Hawaiʻi officially proclaimed June 16, 2006 as Architects Hawai‘i Day in recognition of our firm’s longstanding contributions to shaping the places and communities that define our islands. At the time, the proclamation honored Architects Hawai‘i Ltd. as the firm celebrated 60 years of design excellence. Twenty years later, as we commemorate our 80th year, this milestone serves as a meaningful reminder of the generations of visionary leaders, dedicated team members, valued clients, and transformative projects that have shaped our journey. We are proud of the legacy built over eight decades and grateful for the opportunity to continue designing spaces that serve Hawai‘i, strengthen communities, and inspire what comes next.

Dr. Chip Fletcher, PhD has spent his life at the front lines of Hawaiʻi’s climate future. As Dean of the School of Ocean and Earth Science and Technology (SOEST) at University of Hawaii at Manoa, he brings decades of research and leadership to the conversation. For more than 40 years, he has helped shape climate policy, coastal management, and resilience planning across our islands—authoring over 150 peer‑reviewed publications and mentoring generations of climate scientists and practitioners. We’re honored to have him in this conversation on what comes next. Join us for Hawaiʻi’s Resilience: What Comes Next? as Dr. Fletcher and fellow panelists dig into resilience, adaptation, and the choices that will define Hawaiʻi’s future. 📅 Thursday, June 25 ⏰ 5:30–7:00 PM 📍 Pacific Guardian Center | Makai Tower, Suite 3100 Reserve your spot here: https://ahlevents.design/

Panelist Kalani Kaʻanāʻanā is helping to rewrite Hawaiʻi’s resilience story. As CEO of Hawaii Green Growth UN Local2030 Hub, he leads a UN‑recognized Local2030 Hub advancing the Aloha+ Challenge and the Sustainable Development Goals across our islands. With 15+ years in cultural stewardship and regenerative systems change, his work strengthens the ties between communities, systems, and Hawaiʻi’s future. Join us June 25 for Hawaiʻi’s Resilience: What Comes Next? to hear from Kalani and fellow panelists on real pathways to a more resilient Hawaiʻi. 📅 Thursday, June 25 ⏰ 5:30–7:00 PM 📍 Pacific Guardian Center | Makai Tower, Suite 3100 Reserve your spot here: https://ahlevents.design/

L. Kealoha Fox, PhD is the Chief Resilience Officer and Executive Director of the City and County of Honolulu Office of Climate Change, Sustainability and Resiliency . As Kahu Ola Loa (Chief Resilience Officer) for Oʻahu, Dr. Fox advances sustainable pono to support thriving communities, with work spanning food systems, clean energy, transportation, hazard mitigation, coastal resilience, policy, and equity. A graduate of the John A. Burns School of Medicine and alumna of the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa, Dr. Fox has received more than 75 awards and distinctions for her leadership and impact. Join us for Hawaiʻi’s Resilience: What Comes Next? on June 25 to hear from Dr. Fox and fellow panelists as they explore what a truly resilient future for our islands can look like—and what it will take to get there. Thursday, June 25 5:30–7:00 PM Pacific Guardian Center | Makai Tower, Suite 3100 Reserve your spot here: https://ahlevents.design/

What if the people who use a space help design it? That's exactly what happened when AHL sat down with students at Hanalani Schools in Mililani, O'ahu, for a collaborative design charrette. As part of the programming and conceptual design phase for campus improvements—including a new Innovation Lab, STEAM classrooms, and a future Innovation & Arts Center—our team invited students to step into the role of designer. Led by Director of Design Lester Ng, alongside Kevin Raley, AIA, NCARB, Monica Roh, and Jing Zheng, students sketched ideas, pinned up concepts, and shared how they learn, create, and connect. Architecture students from University of Hawaii at Manoa also joined in as externs, getting a firsthand look at how collaborative, client-centered design actually works. The result? Real insights that are now shaping design decisions from flexible makerspaces to informal gathering spaces and the preservation of the campus lawn. "Engaging students at this stage grounds the project in real experience. It challenges our assumptions and helps us create spaces that are not only functional, but genuinely supportive of how students live and learn every day," said Senior Associate Kevin Raley, AIA, NCARB. The most meaningful spaces aren't just designed for people. They're designed with them. 🔗 Read the full story here: https://lnkd.in/gAFPaRxe