AIA Honolulu’s Committee on the Environment (COTE)& Hawaii State Energy Office Energy Modeling Series (Free hybrid sessions)

Each session eligible for 1.5 LU HSW

In person attendees: Enjoy pau hana and pupus provided by Hawai‘i Energy

Session 1:  Introduction to Energy Modeling

September 9, 2025:  4:30 pm doors open, presentation 5:00 – 6:30 pm at AIA CFA or Zoom.To register:  https://www.aiahonolulu.org/event/energy-modeling-series-1-3/?v=0b3b97fa6688 

Energy modeling is a powerful design tool with the potential to drive decisions that lead to low-carbon and more energy efficient buildings. This session will address the essentials of energy modeling: 

• What design studies is modeling most useful for? 
• When in the design process should modeling be incorporated?
• How can modeling be effectively integrated into our workflow?

 The training will feature insights from architects who actively use energy modeling, sharing real-world examples of how modeling has informed better outcomes. 

Session 2: Menu of Energy Modeling Tools

October 29, 2025:  5:00 pm doors open, presentation 5:30 – 6:30 pm at AIA CFA or ZoomTo register: Please check back, registration opens soon. 

This session will offer a practical look at a variety of energy modeling tools available to support early-stage design decisions. This session will feature: 

• Quick web-based platforms to powerful software plug-ins
• Tools that can evaluate options for high-performance design

 Users will demonstrate each tool’s capabilities through exercise-based examples, giving attendees a firsthand look at how these platforms can best support their unique design processes.  

Training conducted by consultant Erik Kolderup, the Hawaii State Energy Office and Hawai‘i  Energy Questions? Contact Howard Wiig at howard.c.wiig@hawaii.gov