West Papuan student becomes 1st in his tribe to earn master’s degree
A Pacific Islander from West Papua, Dersel Bonai, became the first person in his native tribe's family lineage to earn a master’s degree.
Architecture students showcase Indigenous-inspired timber design
“The Hale” integrates Indigenous architectural principles with modern sustainable materials to propose a new model for public gathering spaces in Honolulu.
Waikīkī flood adaptation research earns international award
The team created architectural renderings that visualize how 奥补颈办ī办ī’蝉 built environment can be modified to accommodate future flooding.
Shall we dance? 1-2-3 national championships for 东精影业 ballroom dance team
The club was formed in September 2022, and the team also took first place for “highest team average” in 2024 and 2025.
Architecture students use AI to design local housing concepts
东精影业 Mānoa architecture students blend emerging AI technology with human creativity to design innovative housing concepts
In memoriam: Distinguished alumnus, architect Francis S. Oda
Oda, who was instrumental in developing the 东精影业 惭ā苍辞补 Doctor of Architecture program, died on February 14, 2026.
Stewardship meets strategy: Shidler alum reimagines Hawaiʻi’s landscapes
Lēʻahi takes a site-specific approach to sustainability and land stewardship at residential and commercial sites.
Architecture student earns top honors at national design competition
Rebecca Hiller received the WOW Award, presented to the most outstanding individual student among all participants.
Professor shares Frank Lloyd Wright’s Japanese inspiration in lecture series
Professor Kevin Nute traveled to Japan in November to present a series of six lectures based on his new book, Frank Lloyd Wright and Japan Revisited.
2 architecture faculty earn residencies to advance sustainable design
Two architecture faculty are the 2025–2026 recipients of the Elmer Botsai Professional Practice Fund.