About Us

Group 70’s creation of the Sustainable Marketplace of the Pacific is to share the vision of sustainable stewardship. The name of the center, Hi‘ialoākuapapa, embodies the vision and sets the cultural cornerstone in its meaning, to exude a nurturing essence, as a mother to child, fostering a tranquil and balanced union between man and environment.

The design center’s goal is to showcase an integrated approach to sustainable practices, products, technologies and services available in Hawaii, as organized by the five main LEED categories. The center also celebrates the synergy between culture and the arts with science and technology through the dedication of space for Maoli and local Hawaii artisans.

The Hi‘ialoākuapapa center is located in Honolulu, Hawaii at 925 Bethel Street Suite 100 on the corner of King Street and Bethel Street downtown.

Hours of operation are Monday-Friday 10am-3pm or by appointment. Also visit SustainableMarketplacePacific.com to find out about other upcoming events at the Hi‘ialoākuapapa center.

For further information about the Sustainable Marketplace of the Pacific or arrange an appointment please contact Dricka Brown at 808.523.5866 ext. 194

Featured Vendors

New Flooring Inc.
offers Clean, Green, Sustainable resilient flooring products from Nora Rubber, Lonseal and Altro and raised access flooring from Tate.
Featured product:
Nora Rubber Flooring is the perfect product for schools, hospitals, public spaces and any area where long life expectancy is required. The properties of Nora are extraordinary:

• High sustainable and rapidly renewable
• Low maintenance and total cost or ownership
• Low environmental impact
• Excellent indoor air quality
• Does not contain PVC, plasticizers or halogen
• Durable and long lasting
• Anti- slip and indentation resistant
• Resilient and hygienic
• Sound absorbing and static resistant.

With all these benefits, it's easy to see why everyone can feel good about Nora Rubber flooring solutions for more information please visit: www.nora.com or call (808) 387-7969.

REDUCING POLLUTANTS GOING INTO OUR STREAMS AND OCEANS BY REDUCING STORMWATER RUNOFF QUANTITY AND IMPROVING WATER QUALITY.

LEED WITH AQUAPave - PERMEABLE ON-SITE STORMWATER SOURCE CONTROL SYSTEM.
This permeable pavement system can reduce stormwater runoff quantities and improve water quality. Suitable for parking lots, residential driveways, commercial entrances, sidewalks, plazas and low speed residential roads. The EPA has recognized permeable pavements as a BMP suitable for improving stormwater management. As an effective BMP, the AQUAPave Permeable On-Site Stormwater Source Control System can be part of a municipality's stormwater management plan and help achieve compliance with NPDES regulations. The system acts as an infiltration facility for the storage, treatment, and improvement of released water. The system lowers construction costs, reduces runoff, recharges the groundwater table, acts as roof water management, manages oil contaminates and filters and treats pollutants. With an open surface area of about 2%, the openings can infiltrate as much as 354 in./hr. It meets the recommendations of ADAAG and is eligible for up to 9 or more LEED points. Futura Stone of Hawaii is an approved ICPI & PICP certified AQUAPave installer.
For more information please visit the manufacturer's website at http://www.aquapave.com. We are also available for onsite presentations and consultations. Futura Stone of Hawaii has served all the Hawaiian Islands for more than twenty five years. Please contact our office or email pat@futurastonehawaii.com.

Activities & Events

Hi‘ialoākuapapa Sustainable Marketplace of the Pacific’s 1st Birthday Celebration on First Friday!!

Please join us for First Friday September 3, 2010 from 5pm-8pm to celebrate Hi‘ialoākuapapa Sustainable Marketplace of the Pacific’s 1st Birthday! Featured MAMo Artisans and Sustainable Marketplace member companies will be present to share their inspirations with you. We will also be celebrating the launch of the new Group 70 Global Sustainability Map website! Come meet the artists, peruse the marketplace, network, relax and meet like minded folks who are focused on moving Hawaii toward a sustainable future!

Quarterly rotating Maoli and local Hawaii artisans on display

This quarters featured artists:
*Bob Freitas
*Joe Dowson, Sr.
*E. Kawai Aona-Ueoka
*Harinani Orme
*Shannon Weaver
*Meleana Meyer

Congratulations to Bob Freitas For Being Honored as a MAMO Master Artist of 2010

"As a contemporary sculptor I am excited that internationally, museums, galleries and critics are recognizing contemporary Hawaiian art. This contemporary cultural diversity adds to a rich international culture. Modern art has gone full circle."



Bob Freitas' artistic roots evolved while living in Germany in the late 1960s, with his experiences at Documenta and other European art shows. He was also drawn to the Sculptural Abstract Expressionist Style of New York. While attending the University of Hawai'i in the 1970-80s, Freitas studied art, architecture, anthropology, engineering, political science and law. Since that time, he has been featured in scores of exhibitions, both locally and abroad, and has actively organized and curated many shows.



His artistic style is abstract, involving 3-D compositions that contrast carefully selected materials and incorporate structural elements, which are based on anthropometric relationships to achieve a unique visual and spatial balance.

AIA Architectural Month Open House and First Friday

The HSMP participated in the AIA Architectural Month Open House on April 30th, and was open for First Friday on May 7th. Thank you to those of you who came out and check back here for more upcoming events

Coming soon... Sustainable Design Catalog

The Sustainable Marketplace is launching access to the Sustainable Design Catalog The Catalog is a collection of leading technologies, services, and information to support the sustainable design process. Access to the Catalog will be from the Sustainable Marketplace Pacific website.