Speaker - Vicky Chan / Smart urban farms have emerged as a vital solution for promoting environmental sustainability within urban settings. These farms…
Watch Video | Take Quiz for CES: 1 LU/HSW for AIA Members
When: Thursday 19 September 2024 @ 07:00 (Eastern US Time)/ 19:00 (Hong Kong time)
Where: Steelcase Showroom, 15/F, Kinwick Center, 32 Hollywood Road, Central/ ONLINE
Description
Dear AIA Members,
The Young Architects Group (YAG) of the AIA Hong Kong Chapter is delighted to announce the next session in our 2024 Architect’s Registration Exam (ARE) Study Program to assist emerging professionals with their ARE preparation. Successfully passing the exam will be a significant milestone in the journey towards obtaining your US architectural license, which also holds widespread international recognition and will open doors for career advancement within the profession.
Led by licensed AIA Hong Kong members, our study sessions integrate content review, study strategies, tips and tricks, and sample questions.
The next ARE review session will be held online and at the Steelcase WorkLife Centre in Central. Meeting details can be found below but kindly note that this event is limited to AIA members only and an RSVP is required.
We look forward to seeing you there!
To join us in-person, please sign-up HERE.
To join us online, please sign-up HERE.
When: Friday 30 August 2024 @ 22:30 (Eastern US Time)/ Saturday 31 August 2024 @ 10:30 (Taipei time)
Where: Online
CES: Estimated 1.5 LUs/ HSW for AIA Members
Speakers
Alan Lai, Allied Environmental Consultants
Jason Ouyang, JJP Architects and Planners
Jiexin Li, Architecture 2030
Description
Climate change presents a formidable challenge and, as architects, we have a unique opportunity to address this pressing issue. Mitigation of greenhouse gas emissions associated with construction of our built environment is essential - but a critical question remains: how can this be achieved? This session will explore various aspects of what can be done, citing knowledge transfer, development of skills, tools and working frameworks, and the ethos of firms that are advancing more effective climate action every day.
Alan Lai, from Allied Environmental Consultants, Hong Kong, will discuss the importance of airflow and natural ventilation in sustainable environments. This will include case studies on the application of computational fluid dynamics (CFD) in urban contexts, with a focus on microclimate studies and air ventilation assessments - especially in relation to wind-influenced design.
From Taipei, Jason Ouyang of JJP Architects and Planners, will explain how his firm is currently designing projects based on environmental considerations and how they delineate sustainability standards in Taiwan. This will address the identification of suitable solutions, and illustrate a framework that allows an architectural firm to go beyond mere regulatory compliance through cross-disciplinary collaborations.
Finally, Jiexin Li from Architecture 2030, Shanghai, will speak on the systemic transformation within our industry, particularly in Greater China and Asia, guiding us towards the shared objective of achieving net zero carbon emissions in the building sector.
When: Thursday 4 July 2024 @ 07:00 (Eastern US Time)/ 19:00 (Hong Kong time)
Where: Steelcase Showroom, 15/F, Kinwick Center, 32 Hollywood Road, Central/ ONLINE
Description
Dear Friends of AIA Hong Kong,
Are you ready to uncover the secrets of Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing (MEP) integration in building design to ensure optimal functionality and occupant comfort?
We cordially invite you to attend a collaborative session co-hosted by AIA Hong Kong and ASHRAE Hong Kong as we delve into the crucial topic of MEP considerations in the architectural design process. This event aims to provide valuable practical knowledge and insights into the integration of MEP systems in building design, particularly for emerging professionals preparing for the Architect Registration Exam (ARE).
Agenda:
• Welcome and introductions
• Presentation and discussion on MEP Considerations in Architectural Design
• Q&A Session: Engage with the experts and have your queries answered
• Networking and light refreshments
Don’t miss this opportunity to expand your knowledge and network with professionals from the AIA and ASHRAE communities!
Register now and join us for an engaging session when we will explore the diverse perspectives on the MEP aspects of the ARE.
When: Friday 14 June 2024 @ 05:00 (Eastern US Time)/ 16:00 (Vietnam time)
Where: Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam/ ONLINE
Speakers
Erik G. L’Heureux, PhD FAIA LEED AP BD+C.
Dean’s Chair Associate Professor, Department of Architecture, National University of Singapore (NUS)
Nguyen Hoang Manh
Co-founder and Principal Architect, MIA Design Studio
J Lee Rofkind, FAIA LEED AP
Regional Leader of Hospitality, HOK
Greg Ohan
CEO / Co-Pioneer, The Sentry
Karl Truong
Managing Director, Huong Viet Holdings
Triet Le
Principal Architect, Aaaaaa. Ph.D Practice Research Candidate, RMIT University
Manuel Der Hagopian
Co-Founder & Partner, G8A Architects
Nam Huy Nguyen
Director of Design & Technical Services – Vietnam & Cambodia, Accor
Moderator
Eric Ho, AIA LEED AP
Vice President, AIA Hong Kong Chapter. Co-founder and Director, Architecture Commons
Description
We are excited to invite you to Practicing Sustainability | A Glocal Perspective in Vietnam in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. This event will take place from June 13 - 15, with building tours, office tours, and a panel discussion on June 14th, afternoon.
You can join us on-line for the panel discussion, or in-person in Ho Chi Minh City!
This event is aimed at practitioners from the fields of architecture, interior design and related design disciplines and will serve as a platform for dialogue and discussion on the practical aspects of sustainability, from the use of materials and net zero carbon mitigation strategies to the adoption of global sustainability approaches in the local context of Southeast Asia and Vietnam.
Experts from global and local architecture firms, academia, developers and operators will share their expertise and experience on this topic, and ensure that attendees gain valuable insights into the practice of sustainability. We will also offer tours of buildings and offices and all participants will have the opportunity to interact with industry professionals to foster collaborations and partnerships for future projects.
To join us online please sign-up by June 7 (Friday).
When: Thursday 11 April 2024 @ 07:00 (Eastern US Time)/ 19:00 (Hong Kong time)
Where: Steelcase Showroom, 15/F, Kinwick Center, 32 Hollywood Road, Central/ ONLINE
CES Credits - Estimated 1.0 LU for AIA Members
Speaker
Paul Gardner, CEO, Fresh Accounting
Description
In this informative seminar, we will delve into the pressing issues that many architectural firms face, specifically in the realm of accounting and risk management. We will explore a wide range of topics, including project-based accounting, budgeting and forecasting, cash flow management, technology integration, risk mitigation, strategic financial planning, employee compensation, and succession planning. Our aim is to educate participants on the intricacies of running a successful practice in the current economic climate, while also presenting innovative approaches on how to seize new opportunities, weather storms and emerge stronger than ever.
Tickets
In-person: HKD100 Members; HKD200 Non-members
Online: HKD50 Members; HKD100 Non-members
Speaker - Dr. Christine Bruckner, Scott Brooks / Join us for an interactive deep dive into the fundamentals of sustainable design excellence. The session will focus on the verification metrics used for meaningful, holistic architectural design…
When: Tuesday 5 March 2024 @ 06:00 (Eastern US Time)/ 19:00 (Taipei/ Hong Kong time)
Where: Online
CES Credits - Estimated 1.0 LU/ HSW for AIA Members
Description
This upcoming event on sustainability co-hosted by AIA Hong Kong and AIA Taipei will provide a remarkable opportunity for you to gain valuable insights from renowned industry experts.
Vikki Lew, AIA, representing AIA Hong Kong, will share her experience of COP28 in Dubai, UAE, which she recently attended. With a particular focus on the AIA 2030 commitment material pledge, Vikki will shed light on the latest strategies for decarbonizing the built environment. Her expertise and observations will undoubtedly inspire attendees to consider innovative approaches to reduce the environmental impacts of their own projects.
Chris Chao, AIA, from AIA Taipei, will introduce his team member, Kuan-yin Wang, who will present Bio-architecture Formosana (BaF)’s sustainable arena project in Taichung. In collaboration with Kengo Kuma and Associates, the BaF team has designed an arena that not only showcases architectural excellence but also beautifully integrates with the surrounding natural environment. The presentation will highlight how simulations played a crucial role in the decision-making for this project, enabling the team to explore various design scenarios and their impacts on sustainability. This approach demonstrates how architecture can positively impact both the environment and the well-being of the local community, through thoughtful design and the strategic use of technology. Additionally, the presentation will feature a residential housing project in Tainan, highlighting its integration of passive and active design strategies to minimize its operational carbon emissions.
Join us for an enlightening and inspiring evening that will help positively shape your views of sustainable architecture.
When: UPDATED - Tuesday 21 November 2023 @ 05:00 (Eastern US Time)/ 18:00 (Singapore/ Hong Kong time)
Where: The Salon, Level 1, National Museum of Singapore/ ONLINE
CES Credits: 2 LU/HSWs for AIA Members
Speakers
Kahn Yoon
Director, Asia Pacific, M Moser Associates
Deepu Mahboobani
Managing Principal, Wimberly Interiors
Shinya Okuda
Registered Architect (JP/NL), M.Eng.
Founding Director, SkyTimber™ Tropical Renewable Architecture Design Lab
Associate Professor, National University of Singapore
Description
We are excited to invite you to join this AIA x AHEC event in Singapore: Wood. Renewable by Nature. Sustainable by Design which will take place on November 21 and 22. You can participate online or in-person in Singapore!
On November 21, there will be a hybrid panel discussion with three distinguished experts on sustainable wood design and research at the National Museum of Singapore. The following day, we will visit relevant projects in Singapore, including the latest mass timber structures and other sustainable buildings.
To participate online on the first day, please register below. If you are in Singapore or able to travel to attend this event in person, kindly email us at info@aiahk.org to express your interest, and we will provide you with further details and the itinerary.
Don’t miss this unique opportunity to connect with professionals in Singapore!
Nov 21 Panel Discussion
Wood. Renewable by Nature. Sustainable by Design
Sustainable wood has gained popularity in recent years due to its environmentally friendly properties and versatility. From research to practical applications, there are many possibilities to use wood, in furniture, flooring, cladding, building facades – and even as structural elements.
Researchers are constantly looking for ways to improve the sustainable properties of wood via life cycle analyses and innovations in wood composites and smart materials. Wood used in interior design, architecture, and academic research offers promising opportunities in the quest for a greener and more sustainable future.
To register for the ONLINE session, please sign up HERE on or before November 20, 2023, at 5:00 PM.
To register for the IN-PERSON session in Singapore, please sign up HERE on or before November 14, 2023, at 5:00 PM.
This event is made possible through the generous support of AIA Hong Kong and AIA International sponsor AHEC.
Please consider them for your next project.
For more details see: https://www.aiainternational.org/sponsor_ahec.
When: Friday 10 November 2023 @ 21:00 (Eastern US Time)/ Saturday 11 November @ 10:00 (Hong Kong time)
Where: Online
CES Credits: 1.5 LU/HSWs for AIA Members
Description
The need for buildings to withstand a wide range of environmental challenges has become more pressing than ever, and design for sustainability has emerged as a skill that architects require to protect the health, safety and welfare of the public. AIA Hong Kong’s next ARE review session will therefore focus on the subjects that are embedded in the various ARE divisions, including Project Planning and Design (PPD), Project Development & Documentation (PDD) and Programming & Analysis (PA).
The wide range of subjects pertaining to sustainability includes architectural programming, building design, environmental analysis, land use, site analysis, life safety, building codes, building systems, materials and methods, and contract documentation.
AIA Hong Kong started our ARE review sessions in 2017 with an Emerging Professionals Grant from the AIA College of Fellows, designed to assist young architects in achieving their U.S. licensure via AXP mentoring while working in an international context.
This webinar is limited to AIA members only and members of other AIA chapters are also welcome to join. Participants will receive a multiple choice exercise for practice.
If you are a U.S. licensed architect, please share the news with the ARE candidates in your office.
Registration will close on November 9, 2023, two days before the webinar. Please provide your AIA membership number and assigned chapter for verification.
When: Friday 25 August 2023 @ 06:30 (Eastern US Time)/ 18:30 (Hong Kong time)/ 19:30 (Seoul time)
Where: Online
CES Credits: 1.5 LUs for AIA Members
Description
AIA Hong Kong is thrilled to invite you to the next event in our Young Architects Group (YAG) Emerging Voices series: Two Cities – Two Cultures at our sponsor Steelcase’s showroom in Central for an exciting evening of thought-provoking presentations and discussions.
Two Cities – Two Cultures
Hong Kong and Seoul are unique environments, each a very high density metropolis comprising a mix of cultures and fascinating histories. This event will consider how architects leverage these attributes in their work and how the cultural and historical context of each city has inspired innovation and new ways of collaboration.
In our Emerging Voices Series, we explore how young design firms rethink and reinterpret the profession of architecture beyond day-to-day concerns, both in the area of practice and geographic boundaries.
Our panel will include four emerging practices, two based in Hong Kong and two in Seoul:
Atelier Chang Soohyun Chang, SIA, Principal
Studio 10 Shi Zhou, AIA, Founder
SS2 Architects Jaebong Jeon, AIA, Principal
Keunyoung Lim, BSA, Principal
COLLECTIVE Chi Yan Chan, Assoc. AIA, Director
Betty Ng, Assoc. AIA, RIBA, SBA, Founder
Juan Minguez, ARB (UK), RIBA, COAM, Director
Katja Lam, ARB (HK), RIBA, Director
During the event, our speakers will share case studies, past experiences and future aspirations for design innovation through collaboration. The discussion will be moderated by Eric Ho, AIA, co-founder of Architecture Commons and Neighbourhood Innovation Lab and Keojin Jin, AIA, Assistant Professor of Architectural Design at Pusan National University.
Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with like-minded professionals and gain valuable insights into the future of design. Register now to secure your spot!
This will be a hybrid event. To join in-person please sign up HERE on or before August 22, 2023, at 5:00 PM. To join online please register HERE.
When: Tuesday 8 August 2023 @ 07:30 (Eastern US Time)/ 19:30 (Hong Kong time)
Where: Online
CES Credits: 1.5 LU/ HSW for AIA Members
Description
AIA Hong Kong is delighted to invite you to attend the third event in the 2023 First Projects series with Dr. Erik L’Heureux, FAIA, National University of Singapore.
The talk will focus on environmental considerations in L’Heureux’s design work, especially how architects can create sustainable environments when designing in hot and wet climates and dense urban environments. He will reflect on his early architectural experiences in a temperate environment and how those have been transformed by twenty years of living and practicing on the equator.
When: Tuesday 20 June 2023 @ 00:30 (Eastern US Time)/ 12:30 (Hong Kong time)
Where: Online
CES: 1.5 LU/HSW for AIA Members
Description
Tackling embodied carbon by modifying our “material diet” is now recognized as a key component of most anti-climate change policies – and is potentially one of the most important considerations in the next phase of de-carbonization.
Bamboo products have the lowest embodied carbon among commonly used building materials. Furthermore, this fast-growing grass has robust physical properties and is available at a competitive cost. No discussion on carbon neutral buildings should fail to include engineered bamboo.
In this webinar, we will discuss how engineered bamboo can contribute to carbon reduction and propose a way forward to promote its wider application in Hong Kong.
About the Speakers
Alex Chui
Alex Chui has more than 30 years’ experience in the real estate and building industry and is currently the Managing Director of BIL (Bamboo International (Group) Co., Ltd.).
After a highly successful career in senior management positions at major real estate and investment organizations, including Sun Hung Kai Properties, Portman Holdings, Prologis and Tishman Speyer, Alex decided to dedicate the “next phase” of his life to environmental sustainability. He now promotes the use of bamboo in our daily life, not just because of its sustainability, but also because the burgeoning bamboo industry in China and elsewhere in Southeast Asia provides gainful employment to thousands of otherwise idle workers.
Bamboo promotion is therefore a win-win-win endeavour, environmentally, socially, and commercially.
Grace Kwok
Grace is the Chairman and Executive Director of the Allied Sustainability and Environmental Consultants Group (AEC) and Chief Sustainability Strategist at AEC Capital Ltd. She has more than 20 years of experience in green building projects in Hong Kong, China, and across the Asia-Pacific region.
With a background in environmental engineering, Grace has always been a keen advocate of regenerative sustainability for the built environment. In addition to her position at AEC, she is also the current Director of the Hong Kong Green Building Council, the Founding Vice President of the Greater Bay Area Carbon Neutrality Association, and the Director of the Hong Kong Institute of Qualified Environmental Professionals. Grace also serves as a co-chair of the Real Estate Working Group under the Hong Kong Green Finance Association.
Driven by the need to shape a sustainable future for all, Grace has led AEC Group to become the World Green Building Council’s Asia Pacific Net Zero Collaborator while sharing best practices through her roles in the International WELL Building Institute (IWBI), the Health Equity Advisory, the LEED Technical Advisory Group, the BRE ESG Advisors Club, and the Global Real Estate Sustainability Benchmark (GRESB) Real Estate Standards Committee.
When: Friday 9 June 2023 @ 07:00 (Eastern US Time)/ 19:00 (Hong Kong time)
Where: Unit S602, Block A, PMQ, 35 Aberdeen Street, Central, Hong Kong/ ONLINE
Description
The Young Architects Group Committee (YAG) of AIA Hong Kong is proud to be launching our Architect’s Licensure Program to assist emerging professionals in achieving career milestones via AXP mentoring and ARE preparation.
Our upcoming meetup session will be offered both in person at the AIA Hong Kong Chapter office in PMQ and online via Zoom. Newly licensed architects will share testing experiences and study tips. If you are a U.S. licensed architect, please kindly share the news with the ARE candidates in your office.
This event is limited to AIA members only and RSVP is required! We hope to see you there!
When: Thursday 23 March 2023 @ 08:00 (Eastern US Time)/ 20:00 (Hong Kong time)
CES Credits - 1.5 LU/ HSW for AIA Members
Speakers
Pablo Castro, FAIA, and Jennifer Lee, AIA LEED AP, Obra Architects
Description
We are delighted to invite you to attend the second event in AIA Hong Kong’s 2023 First Projects series with Pablo Castro and Jennifer Lee of Obra Architects.
Founded in New York City in 2000 by Pablo Castro, FAIA, and Jennifer Lee, AIA LEED AP, Obra is engaged in architecture at all scales, from master planning and institutional work to interiors, furniture, and public art. The firm prides itself on producing unique design solutions that involve the latest technology for every project. They have developed a practice that emphasises teamwork and spirited dialogue between architects and consultants, ensuring that each project is developed efficiently and collaboratively.
Speaker Bio
Jennifer Lee, AIA LEED AP
Jennifer is a Principal and Co-Founder of Obra Architects. She is a recipient of the 2022 John Q. Hejduk Award, the 2007 Cooper Union Urban Visionary Emerging Talent award, and is both an NYFA Fellow and an SAH de Montëquin Senior Fellow. She has co-directed the design and development of more than 170 works, many of which are award-winning projects recognized internationally.
Pablo Castro, FAIA
Pablo is a Principal and Co-Founder of Obra Architects, a Rome Prize Fellow, an NYFA Fellow, and an SAH de Montëquin Senior Fellow. He has practiced architecture with a broad social agenda and his tenure at Obra Architects is responsible for a large body of award-winning projects. This includes six AIA NY Design Awards, the 2008 ID Annual Design Review Award, and two 2004 Chicago Athenaeum American Architecture Awards.
Speaker - Vikki Lew / To combat the urgency of climate change, architects will need to design buildings from a whole life carbon perspective…
Watch Video | Take Quiz for CES: Estimated 1 LU/ HSW for AIA Members
When: Tuesday 7 February 2023 @ 07:00 (Eastern US Time)/ 20:00 (Hong Kong time)
CES Credits - 1.5 LU/ HSW for AIA Members
Speakers
Chen Xi, Atelier XI
Description
We are delighted to invite you to attend the inaugural event in our 2023 First Projects series with Chen Xi of Atelier XI.
Recently shortlisted for the Architectural Review Emerging Architecture Awards, 2022, Atelier XI has a reputation for creating work that is sensitive to the environment. This First Projects talk will focus on those aspects of social, technological, and environmental change as they relate to the built environment, especially as to how architects might benefit from professional collaborations and taking a hands-on approach to design and implementation.
Speaker Bio
Chen Xi is a member of the American Institute of Architects and a Registered Architect in New York State. He received his B. Arch. from Tsinghua University (Beijing) and a Master of Architecture from the Harvard University Graduate School of Design. He worked at Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG) in Copenhagen and Steven Holl Architects-New York from 2009 to 2017.
In 2017, Chen Xi returned to China and started teaching at the Shenzhen University School of Architecture. He founded his practice Atelier XI in New York and is currently based in Shenzhen, China.
When: Thursday 26 May 2022 @ 07:30 (Eastern US Time)/ 19:30 (Hong Kong time)
CES Credits - 1.5 LU/ HSW for AIA Members
Description
Urban environments are responsible for 75% of annual global Green House Gas emissions; the construction and operation of buildings alone accounts for 39%. Eliminating these emissions is the key to addressing climate change and meeting the Paris Climate Agreement targets.
To address the issue of embodied carbon – and in conjunction with using renewable energy sources such as solar, wind and geothermal – wood presents a unique opportunity since it is the only truly renewable building material. Through modern engineering and digital fabrication the use of wood as a structural element is now possible, with the advent of Mass Timber.
This webinar will be conducted by Tom Chung, FAIA. Tom has extensive experience in the research, development and practical application of Cross Laminated Timber (CLT) in building construction. In this presentation, he will share with us his recently completed CLT projects and discuss the future potential of structural hardwood species in contemporary architecture.
This event is sponsored by American Hardwood Export Council.
Speakers - Prof. Anthony G.O. Yeh, Kelvin Law, Oren Tatcher, Philip Wong / This event forms part of AIA Hong Kong’s 25th Anniversary Symposium: Connectivity and Placemaking in the Greater Bay Area (GBA).
Watch Video | Take Quiz for CES: Estimated 1.5 LU/HSW for AIA Members
When: Friday 22 April 2022 @ 00:30 (Eastern US Time)/ 12:30 (Hong Kong time)
CES Credits - 1.5 LU/ HSW for AIA Members
Description
Did you know that building and interior construction is a major source of global carbon emissions? Or that every time an office relocates or renovates, a huge amount of unwanted waste, equipment and furniture ends up in our landfills, when it could easily be repurposed or recycled?
Architectural material and furniture company JEB established Sustainable Office Solutions (SOS) to help businesses be a part of the solution and not the problem. SOS works with corporations and property management companies to facilitate a circular economy of office assets. The streamlined process is tailored to divert furniture waste from landfills. Data such as weight and carbon reduction from the project is then recorded in the impact report to support clients’ sustainability strategies and goals helping to strike a balance between businesses, social responsibility and the environment.
Thirty projects have already been successfully completed in the company’s first 10 months of operation, during which time more than 250 tons of office assets have been diverted from landfills in Hong Kong and Singapore, and almost 2,000 items of FF&E have been redistributed to local communities, schools and NGOs.
This webinar will introduce the program, explain how it works, compare traditional methods of furniture and construction material disposal versus the “circular” model, and explain how architects and designers can help promote more sustainable asset management to their clients to lessen the impact on our environment.
When: Thursday 7 April 2022 @ 06:30 (Eastern US Time)/ 18:30 (Hong Kong time)
CES Credits - 2.0 LU/ HSW for AIA Members
Speakers
Prof. Anthony G.O. Yeh, FHKIP FRTPI FPIA FRICS FCILT FBCS, Chan To Hann Professor in Urban Planning and Design
Kelvin Law, Vice President of AECOM
Oren Tatcher, AIA HKIUD, Principal of OTC Limited
Philip Wong, Macau Office Leader, Greater Bay Area Taskforce Leader of Arup
Moderator: Dr. Sujata S. Govada, AICP HKIP HKIUD Assoc AIA, CEO and Managing Director of UDP International
Description
AIA Hong Kong is excited to announce its 25th Anniversary Symposium: Connectivity and Placemaking in the Greater Bay Area (GBA). Jointly organized with AECOM, the symposium will include webinars and events to provoke thought and provide insight into the urban planning and development of the GBA.
Over the past several years, the significance of the GBA to the international and local design industries has grown steadily. Inter-city collaboration and cross-border cooperation have been essential to the success of joint developments and infrastructure upgrades – with high-levels of coordination between multiple cities in the GBA. From a three-hour travel outer ring to an inner one-hour living zone, these initiatives have improved livability and helped to facilitate inter-city mobility of people, goods and information.
As the most open and international city in the GBA, Hong Kong is well-known as a financial, transportation, trade and aviation hub. With the completion of projects such as the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge and the High Speed Rail, how can we continue to play a key role in the design and planning of this dynamic region, as well as in China’s development blueprint?
To assist China in their goal to achieve carbon neutrality by 2060, what are the key issues that designers and planners need to take into consideration to create an adaptable, scalable and hybrid environment of people, resources and nature?
Beginning with our first webinar on April 7, we will invite notable scholars, planners, architects, engineers and landscape architects to engage in conversations on how Hong Kong can connect with other GBA cities through infrastructure planning. Topics will include:
• Overview of current GBA policy and planning
• Regional connectivity and airport development
• Infrastructure challenges and urban design.
When: Thursday 31 March 2022 @ 00:00 (Eastern US Time)/ 12:00 (Hong Kong time)
CES Credits - 1.5 LU/ HSW for AIA Members
Speaker
Edward Mazria, FAIA, founder of Architecture 2030
Description
Buildings are the largest source of carbon emissions globally, accounting for approximately 40% of total emissions. Combined with the embodied carbon of building interiors, systems and associated infrastructure, the percentage is substantially higher. Carbon reduction is therefore a topic that is front and center for architects to tackle. AIA is leading the discussion on carbon reduction and has launched the AIA 2030 Commitment - an actionable climate strategy that gives us a set of standards - and goals - for reaching net zero emissions in the built environment, now within less than eight years.
Please join this webinar with Edward Mazria, FAIA, 2021 AIA Gold Medalist and Founder of Architecture 2030 for a riveting presentation on keeping the Paris Agreement alive and the transformation underway in our built environment.
