What began as a single year event inaugurated by the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa School of Architecture, evolved into a multi-year effort by the School of Architecture, University of Hawai‘i Community Design Center, and AIA Honolulu, to extend this important discourse. Our thanks also to APA Hawai‘i, ASLA Hawai‘i, City & County of Honolulu, CSI Expo Committee, University of Hawai‘i Office of Sustainability, and USGBC, for their support and partnership.

BUILDING VOICES AIMS TO:

• Promote the value of design to create positive impact in the built and natural environments

• Debate complex issues surrounding the Hawaiian archipelago

• Learn from a broad spectrum of local and global perspectives

• Engage designers with the community and the state and local government

• Collect diverse ideas and collaborate on shaping an agenda for change