Designing for the future: UH session explores sea level rise solutions

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University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa
Contact:
Joshua Tolentino, (808) 298-2638
Graduate research assistant, School of Architecture
Posted: Jan 13, 2026

How should Honolulu’s buildings be redesigned to survive rising tides? The public is invited to explore innovative methods for elevating structures and share their feedback on future design ideas for the city during the virtual session, Elevating Buildings for Future Sea Level Rise, hosted by the University of HawaiĘ»i Sea Grant College Program and the School of Architecture on January 16.

The event is hosted by the Center for Smart Building and Community Design, the Environmental Research and Design Lab and the School of Ocean and Earth Science and Technology.

When: Friday, January 16, 12–1 p.m. 

Where: Virtual via Zoom 

Register: Visit this website to register.