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Art-archiving methods to use for your kid’s artwork.

Inside a pristine and polished master bath.

Nature-inspired elements to enliven every room.

Partner with professionals to upgrade your home.

Cherished Memories

Simply Chic

Invigorating Design

Better with Age

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EDITOR’S NOTES

The future in home design looks bright.

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tips on energy conservation. The American Institute of Architects Honolulu chapter also shares its strategies for eco-friendly homebuilding on page 56.

While you design with energy efficiency in mind, consider accessibility too. Whether you or someone in your family decides to age in place, planning in advance for home modifications is vital.

A certified aging-in-place specialist can help you make these necessary changes. Read page 50 to learn what these professionals are qualified to do and how they can assist you. A home that’s designed for aging doesn’t have to lack in style either. See page 18 for a modern bathroom with inclusive design elements, like a wheelchair-accessible walk-in shower.

I hope this issue helps you in creating a home that’ll sustain you and your family for many years to come.

Aloha,

Stephanie Nguyen, EDITOR

stephanien@hawaiihomemag.com

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am often awed by the latest technological advancements for our homes. Fixtures are motion activated and touchless and appliances are self-cleaning, ecofocused and controlled by an app.

Smart-home features allow you to seamlessly connect the whole house and monitor your energy consumption, security system and so much more.

Beyond that, today’s builds can enhance your space by making it more efficient and resilient and able to last through the years.

This issue talks about designing for the future in many ways: from sustainable residences to universal design elements. It’s all about creating a place that’s better for you — and the planet.

Our cover story, starting on page 14, highlights a new home with solar and energy upgrades from RevoluSun. From the start, these products were incorporated into the build, allowing them to effortlessly blend into the house while harnessing the power of the sun.

On page 40, experts share how you can renovate or build using environmentally friendly processes, with a few helpful

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Archiving the Art Quick tips, quips and products to make your life easier, or at least more entertaining.

BY CATHY CRUZ-GEORGE

fter my daughter first enrolled in art classes at the Honolulu Museum of Art, her masterpieces plastered every wall and shelf in our home. As her art interest grew, however, so did the clutter. Homemade cards and 3D projects from school, recycled materials from the Art Explorium, monthly subscriptions to Creative Girls Club and Kiwi Crate, plus daily crafts and random

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sketches: Our once-tidy home looked like a candycolored art gallery commissioned by a little kid.

So, I took control. Armed with a camera phone, garbage bags and a no-regrets attitude, I devised a Marie Kondo-like system to preserve the best and purge the rest. Turns out, other parents had the same idea. We asked HONOLULU Family’s Facebook friends to share their art-archiving methods, and here are their tips:

Be Your Own Publisher. Christen Imig of Waipahu uses Shutterfly to create digital-photo scrapbooks of her kids’ art and recommends grouping the photos (birth through pre-K, K-2, third to fifth grade, etc.) prior to uploading. The result? Hardcover books with colorful pictures, captions and cute phrases her kids used during that period. Her advice: “Go for quality versus quantity.

Choose art that is sentimental or shows growth in artistic ability. Don’t feel like you need to include every photo of every art project.

And keep your eye out for Shutterfly discounts and free book coupons.”

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Trust the Professionals. If you don’t have time to create digital scrapbooks, hire a service to do it for you. Artkive is an app that allows you to mail your kids’ original pieces to the U.S. mainland (pottery, paintings, report cards and even trophies) in a pre-addressed box. A designer on the mainland takes high-resolution photos of each piece and creates hardcover books filled with the images. In addition to the books, Artkive also mails back the original pieces and a USB device filled with the high-resolution images.

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Make Some Moolah. Kimberly

Anthony-Maeda suggests using Original Works, a service that transfers kids’ art onto everyday items, such as grocery totes and kitchen towels. “Our elementary school uses this,” she says. “It’s a great fundraiser and makes cute gifts for family members. Having a coffee cup, pillowcase, night light or other keepsake of your kiddos’ artwork is a fun idea to keep some of their best pieces displayed throughout the years.”

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Box and Bind. Suky Visocky of Mililani follows the “five rule.”

She chooses five of her kid’s art projects per year, stores them in boxes or plastic sleeves then tosses out the rest. Natasha Thorne of Kaneohe puts her daughter’s art in three-ring binders. Both moms like the idea of posting kids’ art to dedicated Instagram accounts.

“But I like the idea of keeping originals,” Thorne says.

Start Archiving Early. Sharleen Anderson, a Hawaii Kai mom of three, ages 15 to 23, says she wishes she had saved and organized her kids’ projects earlier. “As the kids grew older, they put their artwork in the hallway to their bedrooms,” she recalls. “I have some special pieces framed. My second son is a digital design major at Seattle University so there is a lot of art in the house, and my high-school girl seems to be going in the same direction.”

This story originally ran in HONOLULU Family. For more family-friendly home ideas, visit honolulufamily.com.

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W I T H G R E AT EFFICIENCY A new home radiates with solar and energy upgrades from RevoluSun. STORY BY STEPHANIE NGUYEN

PHOTOS BY AARON K. YOSHINO

FEATURING REVOLUSUN

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hen the owners of this aina haina property

approached general contractor Chad Okuhara to build their new home, they requested that the house be cool and comfortable, with great ventilation and energy efficiency, while reflecting a design that’ll help it blend into the neighborhood.

Okuhara knew that to achieve all of that, he’d need to work hand in hand from the start with RevoluSun, a local solar and smart home company committed to quality services and products. Incorporating your solar and energy goals from the very beginning allows for a seamless build, he explains.

“RevoluSun was called in to collaborate during the design phase of the home renovation, which for us is great as it allows us to share with the design team what we need

for a successful installation,” shares Eric Carlson, co-founder and chief innovation officer for RevoluSun. “Being that 90% of the home was rebuilt, we were essentially working with a new construction project, which meant we could incorporate our products as a feature of the home and not just an add-on.”

The three-bedroom home with a detached carport features Haiku Series ceiling fans from Big Ass Fans, two Tesla Powerwalls and 27 SunPower solar panels with 360-watt modules.

“From the design phase we knew the homeowners would have a higher than average electricity demand,” says Carlson. “Comfort was a priority for them, so you’ll find split air conditioning throughout the home and in their large office area attached to the garage.” In the kitchen are electric appliances and the garage holds the homeowners’ newly purchased electric vehicle.

left: The two Tesla Powerwalls hang at picture-frame height in the garage and have accent lights, shares Carlson. The rest of the electrical components are hidden in an accessible storage room.

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“Modern touches compliment the plantation style while integrating the latest technologies aimed at reducing the energy consumption typically experienced in older homes around the state,” says Okuhara.

“The craftsmanship and patience of the rebuild was extraordinary; Chad and his team did an amazing job,” adds Carlson. “The home has a very calm, peaceful feeling when you are there, with the landscaping and valley walls on three sides. You can see all the love and attention that went into the build from the contractor and the care that the homeowner gives to the property after the build.”

Overjoyed with the finished build, the owners appreciate how much better life at home is now. “It’s made it easier, made it convenient, made it cooler,” gushes one of them.

What’s more, they are enrolled in the Home Battery Rewards Program, one of the two grid service programs offered by Hawaiian Electric. “Both programs reward homeowners for allowing their battery to be accessible (with limits) to the grid during certain times of the day or during a grid event,” shares Carlson.

above: By enrolling in a grid program, the homeowners are able to reap the benefits of a reliable grid and shorter ROI period.

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MODERN CONTRAST

A master bathroom is designed in a clean, classic fashion.

STORY BY STEPHANIE NGUYEN PHOTOS BY AARON K. YOSHINO FEATURING THE GLASS GURU OF HONOLULU

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he master bathroom of this newly built multigenerational-style home is the trendiest room of all. Designed by the previous homeowners, it features contrasting colors, a sleek look and timeless style. “I wish I had that bathroom,” gushes one of the previous homeowners.

Adjoined to the master bedroom, the space measures roughly 125 square feet. At the entry, a sliding barn door glides open and takes up little to no room, which is ideal for small spaces. The bathroom’s design is based on a black-and-white color palette and the latest trends, shares the previous homeowner.

Spotlights highlight the double vanity with white cabinets and

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a Calacatta gray quartz counter accented by black hardware, fixtures and round mirrors. Its backsplash is subway tiles done in a herringbone pattern for added interest. The floors are porcelain tile that mimics the elegance of natural marble.

The Glass Guru of Honolulu had an integral part in achieving this clean and classy look. The local glass company — which supplies, sells and repairs glass products and more — created the large walk-in glass shower.

“They wanted an enclosure that was functional, maximized the space and also matched their hardware finishes,” says Guerric de Coligny of The Glass Guru of Honolulu. right: The master bathroom was designed by the previous homeowners to be practical and on-trend.

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above: The walk-in shower has frameless glass and is wide enough for wheelchair access, if needed. A 90-degree pony wall separates it from the toilet. right: While the double vanity is a main highlight of the room, other features include a walkin closet beside it and a custom towel holder by the entryway.

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After an on-site consultation, The Glass Guru of Honolulu was able to determine the best way to achieve these goals. “This was a tricky shower opening due to the location of the vanity and the 90-degree pony wall, so picking the door placement was critical,” says de Coligny.

He adds that the choice of hardware was important too, with a focus on not only a minimal design but also a supportive one for the glass enclosure.

A frameless showerhead design was selected, and the shower floor and niche feature black hexagonal tiles.

The shower walls, meanwhile, have large white subway tiles to minimize grout lines.

Also, the shower is wheelchairaccessible, points out the previous homeowner. “It’s really spacious feeling, and the black-and-white design offers a nice sharp contrast,” says de Coligny.

The current homeowner enjoys this elevated space a lot. “It’s lovely, it’s gorgeous,” says the current homeowner. “I think it really adds a lot of character and appeal to the house — and I’m happy with it.”

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A Masterpiece

on Deck Made with materials to last a lifetime.

STORY BY CAITLIN BASILIO PHOTOS BY AARON K. YOSHINO FEATURING RINELL WOOD SYSTEMS

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othing beats the view from this makakilo home’s deck. It’s where the owners go to unwind, with space to lounge, barbecue and entertain. When discussing their plans, they sought out contractors and brainstormed their exact needs before relying on Structural Hawaii and Solid Built Construction Inc. to create their ideal outdoor space.

“We wanted the decking and railings to be a material that would not require as much maintenance,” says one of the homeowners. It also had to be an expansive deck, large enough — 36 feet by 12 feet to be exact — to host gatherings outside and have concrete supporting posts instead of wood. To create this dream deck, Solid Built Construction Inc. used supplies from Rinell Wood Systems.

The deck itself is made with Fiberon Promenade PVC decking, so there are no composite or wood materials, says Lex Allen of Solid Built Construction Inc. It’s a full plastic deck material that won’t be affected by Hawaii’s climate and constant moisture, adds Jason Crimmins of Rinell Wood Systems.

To give the deck a clean look, Allen and his team used Tiger Claw hidden deck fasteners, which can be used with many different decking materials including Fiberon and other grooved edge deck boards. “All guardrail posts were securely fastened through the rim boards to the joists with special Simpson Strong-Ties, which will prevent the railing from peeling off,” says Allen.

The joists are covered with Nichigo G-Tape 3040BK, so water will not be

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able to penetrate the wood. To make the locally sourced borate-treated lumber exterior-friendly, Solid Built Construction Inc. stained and sealed all of it.

Railings are TimberTech, a highperformance aluminum and composite that’s available in many infill options to add the finishing touch to your outdoor space, shares Crimmins.

Overall, the resulting outdoor space is decked out and exactly what the homeowners hoped for. “This deck was constructed to last more than a lifetime,” says Allen, and made with products he calls “forever materials.”

above: TimberTech railings from Rinell Wood Systems give this deck the frame it deserves, while Simpson Strong-Ties fastens it all together. top right: Now this family can lounge on its new deck and take in the surrounding views of Makakilo. right: The Fiberon Promenade PVC decking is made to last; it has a lifetime limited residential warranty and a 50-year stain and fade warranty.

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H AWA I ‘ I O F TO M O R ROW

I N 1947, HAWAI IAN E LECTR IC CO M M I S S IO N E D A S E R I E S of

advertisements that imagined how Honolulu would emerge from the war years as a thriving, modern city. These penand-ink drawings were infused with idealism and creativity, with the artist and author using what today we would call design thinking to sketch a gleaming Honolulu that was just over the horizon.

Seventy-five years later, Hawaiian Electric commissioned Hawaii Business to create a successor that reflects the same kind of optimism and confidence in Hawai‘i’s future as we recover from one of the most disruptive experiences of our lifetime.

Honolulu of Tomorrow described a place where the built environment worked in harmony with Hawai‘i’s natural beauty. We wanted a fresh take on this, a Hawai‘i of Tomorrow that envisions resourceful, sustainable islands that adapt to the challenges of the coming decades, especially climate change.

We’re talking to people about what they see for the Hawai‘i of 2050, including experts in design, transportation, agriculture and energy, and receiving ideas from groups like the Center for Tomorrow’s Leaders and the Office of Indigenous Innovation at University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa. While technology is an important element of the future they describe, so is the responsible stewardship of our islands’ natural resources.

The fi rst installment of this series described the electrification of transportation and what the future of agriculture might look like. In this edition, writer M. Kaulana Ing considers the promise of clean hydrogen production on Hawai‘i Island, with illustration by artist Lauren Trangmar, and imagines how our homes and neighborhoods could become centers of selfsufficiency drawing from streams, watersheds and the sun, illustrated by artist Kate Wadsworth.

I hope you enjoy this project and that it inspires discussion, as it has at Hawaiian Electric.

You can send your comments and ideas to future@hawaiianelectric.com. Our Climate Change Action Plan sees us eliminating carbon emissions from power generation well before 2050 and working closely with our communities to make sure that the clean energy transformation benefits everyone.

With aloha, SHELEE KIMURA

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E N V I S I O N I N G A H AWA I ‘ I O F TO M O R R OW T H R O U G H C R E AT I V E C O L L A B O R AT I O N Hawaii Business Magazine, in partnership with Hawaiian Electric, summons the optimistic spirit of practical imagination to think about what Hawai‘i would look like in 2050, with special consideration on the challenges of the coming decades. Who better to envision this future than homegrown Hawai‘i artists who create beautiful worlds and futures through imagery.

The artists featured in “Hawai‘i of Tomorrow” envision Hawai‘i as a place where people, technology, infrastructure and ‘āina somehow function harmoniously together. Let their visions of the future serve as inspirational and aspirational.

Excerpts from Hawaiian Electric’s 1947 publication “Honolulu of Tomorrow”

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ABOUT THE ARTISTS

Kate Wadsworth Artist of “Revitalizing Communities with Streams and Sunlight,” Pg.28 Kate Wadsworth is an illustrator, graphic designer and muralist from Kailua, Hawai‘i. She received her B.F.A. in Communication Arts from Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond. During her time on the East Coast, she strengthened her interest in figurative art and urban sketching. Equally inspired by the natural world, she loves to experiment with bold colors, exaggerated shapes and purposeful line work to tell stories with subtle, deliberate symbolism. Recent clients include the Vans Triple Crown of Surfing and the Sony Open in Hawaii.

Hawai‘i of Tomorrow is published as a supplement to Hawaii Home + Remodeling, April/May 2022.

Presented by Hawaiian Electric.

Lauren Trangmar Artist of “A Hub for Hydrogen Innovation,” Pg.30 Lauren Trangmar is an artist, illustrator and graphic designer with roots in Hawai‘i and New Zealand. She specializes in highly detailed illustrations that reference historical, scientific illustration with a contemporary, whimsical twist. Her recent work explores themes such as the relationship between storytelling, culture, myths and history, art, science and the study of natural history. Her work is featured in public and private collections throughout the United States and New Zealand including the Honolulu Museum of Art and the Hawai‘i State Foundation of the Arts and Culture.

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Solomon Enos

Xochitl Cornejo

Kimberlie Clinthorne-Wong

Wooden Wave

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U R TOWN MAK E S AN D S HAR E S M U C H O F IT S OWN E N E RGY. Where we grow

our food, where we teach our kids, and where we shop are all close by. And at the center of it all is our stream.

By the year 2050, almost half the island had been re-organized from single-use zoning to mixed-use watershed districts. Keiki who splash in the cool waters on weekends know little of the hard work it took to relink our stream’s path from mountain to ocean, nor the scarcity we once felt when seas rose and drinking water dried up. They were born into an age of abundance.

Our stream nourishes us, so we keep areas bordering streamside wetlands sacred, reserved for native parks, museums, schools and art collaboratives.

Most of our stream flows natural and uncovered, but solar paneled bridges keep stream segments cool in built areas. Some streamside schools have even begun

experimenting with damless micro hydro-turbines.

Neighborhoods and shops are situated a short e-bike ride from the stream. Like the forests do with rainwater at the top of our watershed district, our homes, roads, and walkways absorb the sun’s energy from the sky. None is wasted. Oldtimers recognize a bit of each family’s personality in the solar shingles they choose for their roof. Each home, each vehicle is a decentralized node in our SmartGrid network of power storage systems. We store our energy as the aquifer beneath us stores and filters rainwater.

The roofs of some homes accommodate solar panels and gardens. Almost all of the multi-story buildings are now kept cool by crowns of fruits and vegetables, leaving the urban zones nearly as green as streamside, despite being furthest from it. Even our windows collect solar heat, the tinted glass adjusting dynamically to keep apartments cooler through the day and also feeding energy to residents’ vehicle charging ports.

“Innovation is restoration. And in restoring the indigenous systems that existed, you have access to thousands of years of R&D from people that have proven that regenerative thinking is possible. Framing innovation in this manner allows us to leverage the deeply held traditions still vibrant in the Native Hawaiian community, and invite them to the design process not only as consumers but as equals and co-leaders. We can be an example, a catalyst to empowering other indigenous peoples around the world to be leaders in co-designing their communities’ futures.”

– K AMU E L A E NOS , DIRECTOR , U H OFFICE OF INDIGE NOUS INNOVATION

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TU F T O F PU R E STE AM E M E RG E S from the tailpipe of a flatbed truck. Upslope winds deliver it heavenward, to be adopted by the family of soft cirrus clouds that hang aloft Mount Hualālai.

In 2050, hydrogen power complements the array of clean energies that sustain our islands. It is an energy that renews itself within the natural cycle of hydrology: evaporation, condensation, precipitation.

The power required to catalyze the hydrogen production process is entirely generated on-site. Below the ground, geothermal heat is the primary resource, concentrated through closed loop compression systems. On the surface, bladeless wind turbines oscillate in the vortices of sea breezes without harming the rare petrels that fly ashore to nest. And hundreds of meters up, airborne wind turbines hover in persistent, high-altitude air currents, transmitting kinetic energy back to earth via hardwired kitelines.

Even the research and production facility itself is a battery, every facet coated in a translucent membrane that absorbs solar energy. Here, hydrogen innovations are born, to be later factored into sister facilities on three neighboring islands before meeting energy and transportation demands around the planet.

Deriving constituent hydrogen from H2O starts with a process known as electrolysis. Rain catchment systems, wind moisture screens, and stream micro-tributaries channel water through purifiers and

into shallow catalytic pools. Hawai‘i engineers on the verge of a global breakthrough in forward osmosis, say that, soon, even ocean water will be a viable, low-effort input.

A strong current of electricity flows through the electrolyzing pools from cathode to anode, splitting water into its base elements. Oxygen (O2), a byproduct, is pumped to feed juvenile fish that swim freely in neighboring incubation tanks. The fingerlings wander into inland fishponds on high tides, and then into the tanks through a series of sluice gates. On a diet of oxygenated water and estuary fauna, they soon grow too fat to return to the ocean, becoming food for the island’s populace.

The resulting hydrogen (H2) gas holds three times more potential energy, by mass, than gasoline. What hydrogen is not needed to support heavy equipment on-site awaits transport in sub-zero storage tanks.

Far above the tanks, 700-foot-long autonomous air freighters appear as distant nimbus clouds adrift.

They soar on high atmosphere jet streams, ferrying crates of local goods and produce, a boon to interisland carrying capacity.

At each destination, the air freighters safely dock in a skyport. Sky stevedores pilot lighter-than-air forklifts to unload cargo onto delivery vehicles on the surface. Hydrogen gas is unloaded into local above-ground tanks, where it will fuel delivery vehicles, exit as pure steam emissions, and re-join clouds to return as rain.

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Modifications Made Possible with a HELOC HawaiiUSA FCU offers peace of mind when financing home upgrades.

ultigenerational households are very common in Hawaii. Residents often live together for many reasons, such as the cost of living, convenience and the need to care for keiki and kupuna. And often, homes need to be upgraded to accommodate family members looking to age in place. Here are some ideas to consider.

MAKE THE KITCHEN AND BATHROOMS ACCESSIBLE These highly used rooms need to be spacious. Widen the hallways and doorways to minimize mobility issues for wheelchair and walker users. In the kitchen, make sure everything is reachable, including electrical outlets, the sink and microwave. For the bathroom, install grab bars and a no-step shower.

DO A WALKAROUND YOUR HOME Starting outside, be sure to check the exterior of your home to see if it suits your family’s needs. If your home has outdoor staircases, consider installing a ramp or elevator. The sooner you consider aging-in-place or universal design elements, the better.

ADD AN ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT An ADU is great for grandparents, couples moving back home, and even renters. The attached or detached units, although small, can have everything you need: a bedroom, bathroom, kitchen and often a living space, for instance.

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HOW TO FINANCE THESE UPGRADES “These renovations can be quite costly depending on what you need to fix, maintain, repair or modify with changing living conditions,” says Kelii Peltier, assistant vice president — loan administrator for HawaiiUSA FCU. “It might be an uncomfortable feeling to deplete that much of your savings so quickly not knowing if you may have other expenses that could come up.”

A home equity line of credit or HELOC is the ideal way to finance these aging-in-place upgrades. “A HELOC gives you a flexible payment, both during the draw period paying interest only and after with up to a 20-year term,” says Peltier. “You have peace of mind keeping liquid assets available should you need it while getting your necessary upgrades done now.”

HawaiiUSA FCU recently adopted an “interest-only payment” structure with its HELOC program. “Our HELOC program will have an initial 10-year interest-only payment term,” says Peltier. “This means you’ll

have the flexibility of a lower payment, which can be ideal for temporary situations where cash flow can be a little tight.”

Lower monthly payments aren’t the only benefit of a HELOC: There are also no large payments toward principal or interest — and borrowers can take an advance if funds are needed again, Peltier adds. “The line of credit also allows you to borrow as you need up to the credit limit (during the draw period).”

Additionally, HawaiiUSA FCU offers a 10-year draw period during which you can borrow for any upcoming expenses. “The payments are interest-only, which makes low minimum payments,” he says. “This is especially helpful during the renovation period and expenses pop up. You have the flexibility to pay more when you can afford it and draw again if needed.”

To apply, visit hawaiiusafcu.com/heloc or any branch of HawaiiUSA FCU.

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Energizing Elements The best ways to harness their power at home.

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e inspired by your everyday surroundings and invite nature-inspired elements into your home.

Here’s how you can channel earth, air, fire and water into the design and décor of your spaces.

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Natural stone slabs are made from years of heat and pressure and exude beauty and strength. Each piece is unique, making stone highly desirable among those in search of a one-of-a-kind look. Some common types are granite, marble, quartzite and limestone. Selective Stone, one of the largest suppliers of stone on the island, carries an array of colors and styles.

Natural stone isn’t the only stone option out there. Hot on the market is engineered quartz, which blends quartz and other minerals to create a stronger stone with even more colors and styles to choose from. What’s more, Selective Stone now carries Silestone surfaces made with its HybriQ+ technology.

This surface is produced through a process that uses 99% recycled water and renewable energy, says Kevin Nip of Selective Stone. “The new mineral composition enables greater effects in color depth, textures and tones in a more natural sustainable product,” he adds.

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Create a spark — or splash — of interest in your space with tile. Bella Pietra Design, known for its robust collection of quality stone products, can help guide you through the selection process.

Artistic Tile’s Tappeti red blend mosaic brings warmth into the room. It unites four different colors: Tonshawn red, red travertine, pink cream and China beige. This tile is inspired by woven textiles, shares Meagan Jensen of Bella Pietra Design, perfect for a kitchen backsplash or elevated wall design made of stone.

For something more neutral in tone, Artistic Tile’s Ambra Gris resembles a wave of flames. “We have used it in backsplashes, showers, fireplaces and even exterior walls,” says Jensen. “It incorporates a unique dimension aspect but also maintains a timeless quality.”

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Blue agate semiprecious gemstones, also offered at Bella Pietra Design, will cool down a space, whether you want an ocean-inspired room or a fresh accent piece to a muted, modern style. “This material is a true showstopper for many interior applications,” says Jensen. It can also be used as an accent wall, a backsplash or even paired with furniture, such as a vanity, bench or headboard. However, Jensen cautions, because it is a resin-based material, it will turn yellow when in direct light, so be mindful of placement.

TIE IN TEXTURES Using layers of textures is a sophisticated way to add some fun to your home. Mixing finishes are becoming more and more popular, says Jensen. “We have a lot of natural stone that comes in a variety of textures. If it is in an area like a shower and people are worried about keeping it clean, I would recommend a smooth finish like a honed or polished.”

Accessorize any room by adding a carpet, wallpaper and light fixtures. Play with warm metals and cool tones, such as gold, copper or stainless steel in the kitchen. Just be sure to have a dominant theme that’s accented by the other style instead of competing with it.

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Refreshing Green Habits Live healthier by creating an eco-friendly home.

BY CAITLIN BASILIO

aking your home more sustainable is one way you can reduce your impact on the environment.

With energy-efficient enhancements, you’ll also have the benefit of lower costs, and you’ll be creating a healthier place for your family to thrive. Here’s how you can start living sustainably.

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GREEN IS POSSIBLE Sustainably built or renovated homes are created with low-impact, highperformance materials in a way that respects resources and optimizes energy and water sources. They’re efficient, in terms of manufacturing, shipping and installation. Another benefit: The materials and systems used last longer, which minimizes waste.

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“Green building is about reducing energy needs, lowering carbon footprints and preserving the quality of our communities,” says Mike Fairall of Mokulua High Performance Builder, which is committed to sustainable living in Hawaii. The company works to preserve natural resources while providing efficiencies that create value, shares Fairall.

CONSERVE WATER Prioritizing water conservation and protection is essential to sustainable living. Consider including water conservation elements into your home’s design to control runoff and allow for the use of recycled rainwater for lawns and gardens. When it comes to your outdoor spaces, plant droughtresistant grass, plants and trees. “If you’ve ever seen a sprinkler watering a street, you’ve witnessed the largest hidden source of water waste: leaky and inefficient irrigation systems,” says Fairall.

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NOTHING GOES TO WASTE When starting a home renovation, consider Re-use Hawaii’s deconstructing services. The company’s deconstruction operation is an alternative to conventional demolition and can save up to 70% of the volume of an overall building, shares Quinn Vittum of Re-use Hawaii. Vittum says that most of the materials within your home can be reused or recycled.

Additionally, homeowners who use this resource are eligible for tax reductions based on the value of their salvaged material. “People sometimes end up saving on their project,” says Vittum.

Ariana Whalen of Re-use Hawaii shares that Oahu alone generates

roughly 2.2 million tons of waste annually. Where is it all going?

According to Whalen, into landfills “that are being filled to the point where they need to relocate.”

The team at Re-use Hawaii encourages homeowners to look at everything in their environment and rethink what waste means to them.

“Look at waste around you and view it as a resource,” explains Whalen. “Opt away from throwing it out and instead donate, transform or upcycle it and see what ways you can use the materials that are already around you.”

No matter the size of a renovation, Whalen encourages homeowners to deconstruct rather than demolish to give their materials second life. She also advises homeowners to donate

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RETHINK APPLIANCES Since Hawaii is moving toward its goal of 100% renewable energy by 2045, don’t forget about your home’s appliances.

“It’s really important to choose energy-efficient appliances,” says Whalen. “If you choose electric over gas or fossil fuel-needing appliances, you’re already helping shift by using cleaner energy.” For appliances, it may be best to invest in new ones. Consider replacing outdated home appliances with Energy Star-rated ones to save on energy and costs.

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RevoluSun specializes in the design and installation of customized solar and storage systems.

“Switching to solar makes your home more sustainable because you are powering your home with 100% clean, renewable solar energy,” says Carlson.

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Additionally, RevoluSun is offering two new initiatives through Hawaiian Electric’s new Grid Service programs: the “Battery Bonus” and the “Home Battery Rewards” programs. The goal is to convince solar and storage owners to allow the utility to draw electricity from their batteries to help balance grid demands. “It’s a win-win-win: The utility can rely on thousands of batteries spread across Oahu for power, homeowners can earn money and our state will run on more renewable energy in the process,” explains Carlson.

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Makers Who Create with Our Home in Mind These sustainable styles from local creatives are not trends, they’re lifetime loves.

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Hawaii Modern by John Reyno

One man’s trash is another man’s treasure. John Reyno’s success is proof of that: He built a thriving business off reviving furniture pieces that were fashioned by midcentury American designers. He says his goal is to “preserve the original story of a piece” so he can stand behind what he sells, or in some cases, returns, to a family.

“There’s not a lot of people saving storied pieces that were built to last a lifetime. I receive calls about restoring an Eames chair or creating a legacy piece made from a pile of sitting koa wood,” he says. “I’ve taken classes on the mainland and learned what glues to use for specific designs, how to salvage veneer that has been damaged, where to find proper fabrics that was used back in the day. There’s glory in bringing something to life that was considered junk.”

His work also has a ripple effect on the environment. Everything Reyno adopts — his studio-slash-shop is brimming with in-progress and completed projects — limits what lands in landfills. “One hundred percent, restoring keeps the good

stuff out. The waste that comes from fast fashion has trickled down to furniture.

People are buying things that are made to last one to five years,” shares Reyno.

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The Splinter Concept by Davin Jaime

Since furniture maker Davin Jaime started Splinter Concepts in 2018, his offerings and knowledge have greatly expanded. He’s currently working on eight Albizia pieces for a home in Kahala. “Albizia wood grows 8 feet a year, while most woods would grow 8 inches. It steals sunlight from native Hawaiian trees,” explains Jaime. “Albizia is strong, so it’s great for standard home pieces. The Albizia Project is a great wood source, and their mission to rebuild our ecosystem by removing invasive species and creating space for kalo or other native plants is inspiring.”

And while Albizia is paramount to his business, Jaime does dabble with other lumber variations that grow in abundance here, including koa, mango, monkeypod and eucalyptus. By doing so, it affords him the opportunity to work closely with industry friends like Ruff Cut Hawaii and Akau Boards, to get first (or second) pick of his choice.

“It’s awesome that all of us support each other. To create one of my pieces, it really takes a community of small businesses,” he says.

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Last Wave Co by Ashley and Kirsten Moore

So many great ideas, and even greater products, were born during the pandemic. Case in point, Last Wave Co’s reworked surfboards that are charmingly swell pieces of art. “I lost my job due to Covid; I was moving into a house and looking for secondhand, inexpensive furniture. My friend brought a broken board to me, knowing I would do something creative with it,” says co-owner and artist Ashley Moore. “I experimented; I spraypainted and drew banana leaves and posted the final product on Facebook to see what other people thought. I woke up to about 100 replies asking if it was available to buy.”

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The sisters also accept donations and buy boards from surfers looking to sell.

“It helps them make a little cash while keeping boards out of landfills.”

After they receive a board, the effort to make it into a work of art includes removing wax and grip pad, prepping for painting, painting, and drawing freehand designs across the front. Customers usually provide the designs or work with the sisters to come up with something.

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Aging with Ease Specialists can help you reach comfort and quality at home.

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s we get older, tasks that were once second nature are now much harder to do. That’s why home modifications for aging in place are so essential, especially in multigenerational households where family members, from keiki to kupuna, reside together. Whether you are building new or renovating, working with an expert is key.

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of Home Builders, in collaboration with AARP, created the certified aging-in-place specialist, or CAPS, designation program. The program educates and trains professionals on the skills needed to create a home where kupuna can age in place with relative ease.

Professionals with the CAPS designation understand the unique needs of the older population, says Ryan Graham, a certified aging-in-place

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“They have gone through the rigorous training that educates about the special needs residents will need as they age.”

Those with this designation will focus on issues that encourage safety and comfort while keeping home values and aesthetics in mind.

Their efforts will make it easier to provide care to seniors when the time comes, says Graham, and allow them independence and freedom of movement for as long as possible.

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professionals could save a family the high cost of assisted living or nursing care while providing the elderly the comforts of home, adds Marshall Hickox, a certified agingin-place specialist and president of Homeworks Construction. “Most aging-in-place solutions are not any more expensive than traditional design,” he says. Many traditional contractors use standard products and materials; however, choosing the correct ones and designing specifically for ease of use is where the expertise of a certified professional comes in handy. hawaiihomemag.com • APRIL/MAY 2022 • 51

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Some aging-in-place home upgrades include the installation of higher outlets, lowering of cooktops and countertops, the creation of more space for easy navigation, widening of doorways and the elimination of trip hazards. Ensuring there’s plenty of the right kind of lighting is important as well.

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you meet your aging-in-place needs, it’s important to select someone who not only has a CAPS designation, but to make sure they are asking the right questions and are listening to your needs,” explains Hickox.

There are many nuances to designing for aging in place that someone without the proper training

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left: Professionals with a CAPS designation recommend making items more accessible in the kitchen. Consider adding pull-out drawers for pots and pans.

may overlook. “Those that have been through CAPS education know that we are planning not only your current needs, but will [also] look into what your future needs might be,” says Hickox. “A builder with a CAPS designated employee will give you the confidence in knowing that all the bases are being covered.”

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“Your soil should be augmented yearly to help with nutrition for the plants,” says Dewald. “This could be a combination of mulch and fertilizer.” He says to think of mulch organic material as the food for your plants and the fertilizer as the vitamin that fills in the missing nutrients.

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Constant, continued maintenance is essential when it comes to your lawn. By keeping up with it on a regular basis, you will not only have healthier grass, but also fewer weeds, shares Dewald.

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Water should be checked and adjusted for the current season, recommends Dewald.

“Overwatering can be just as damaging as not enough water” and along with standing water can cause issues like fungus and mosquito infestation.

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Improper planting can damage both your yard and house. It’s important to know how large that little plant you purchased will grow over time. It’s also crucial to plant in the correct area in terms of shade, sun and even salt tolerance, says Dewald.

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“Irrigation systems should be inspected monthly just to ensure there are no broken pipes or leaks and also that the nozzles are facing in the correct direction,” says Dewald. “This will not only help in saving water but also keep water off structures and cars, saving additional maintenance in those areas.” hawaiihomemag.com • APRIL/MAY 2022 • 55

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Sustainable Design Planning Eco-friendly homebuilding ideas and inspirations.

BY JULIA FINK

pril is earth month, and one of the goals of the American Institute of Architects Honolulu chapter is to elevate the ways Hawaii’s climate and infrastructure can play into sustainable design.

We reached out to a few local architects for green tips homeowners can consider when undertaking a renovation or new construction.

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TIP 2: PASSIVE MEASURES “Homeowners in Hawaii are faced with a critical first decision: whether to air-condition or rely on passive cooling strategies and natural ventilation,” says Aaron Ackerman, an architect with Bowers + Kubota.

“Environmental factors that may affect this decision include existing building massing and orientation, as well as access to the trade winds and exposure to salt air, dust and 56 • APRIL/MAY 2022 • hawaiihomemag.com

noise pollution. Regardless, window openings should be minimized on the south and west facing sides of the home or alternatively placed under deep roof overhangs to minimize heat-gain on the building envelope.

An air-conditioned building should be built with a tight air-barrier to

ensure energy efficiency. A naturally ventilated building should consider cross ventilation, stack effect and high-performance ceiling fans to assist with air movement when the winds turn Kona. High-performance low-e glazing can keep the heat out and the cool temperatures in.”

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TIP 1: ADAPTIVE REUSE Deirdre Stearns, the director of sustainability for architecture firm AHL, says that “our overall goal is to make sustainability so integral to our daily practice that making those responsible decisions becomes second nature. Adaptive reuse is one of the greatest ways we can reduce our carbon footprint since the vast majority of building materials in Hawaii are imported.”

Adaptive reuse involves recycling an existing structure so it can be used in an entirely new way. And even if your goal is to renovate rather than repurpose a building, perhaps salvaged building materials could be utilized, such as lumber, tile or hardware, which would reduce construction waste, shipping and other negative environmental impacts.

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left: At the entry to Haleolailiainapono, there’s a living sunshade constructed out of salvaged steel gratings that supports hanging Spanish moss to shield the glass door from direct sunlight exposure.

above: Reclaimed ceramic tiles from outdated architectural sample libraries were used to create biophilic elements throughout the house.

TIP 3: BE INSPIRED For an inspiring example of regionally appropriate sustainable design, look no further than Ackerman’s ongoing project, Haleolailiainapono, a beautiful building that blends seamlessly with its environment. Salvaged building materials were used for 75% of the residence. It’s pursuing Living Building Challenge certification and has operated with net-zero performance for energy, water and waste for over a year. Check it out at livingbuildingchallengehawaii.com.

Julia Fink is the executive vice president of AIA Honolulu.

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