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RAFA 2025 in Shenzhen has wrapped - a fantastic three days that showcased how our global architectural community can come together and help shape a better future.

The early morning started off at Vivo Headquarters in Shenzhen. This is an incredible opportunity and a truly inspiring experience guided by Vivian Ngo, AIA, Principal of NBBJ. Participants include representatives from academics, clients and practitioners. The building design is nature-infused and redefines the next generation of workplace by prioritizing employees’ well-being. The exclusive access accompanied by Vivan’s informative and vivid voice navigation has been enlightening for the participants.

The awarded projects illustrate a powerful shift in how the built environment across the Asia Pacific is evolving to meet the demands of a rapidly changing world.

AIA Hong Kong has partnered with the Asian Cultural Council Hong Kong, on the Asian Cultural Council Hong Kong - Hsin Chong Foundation Young Architects Fellowship. For 2026, we invite applications for research in Japan in the topics of:

Entering its Tenth Edition with Enthusiastic Nominations Reflecting Ongoing Support Introducing the “Special Citation on Green Financing” to Highlight the Role of Green Finance in Advancing a Sustainable Future 11 Outstanding Developers, Consultants and Organisations Honoured with Pioneer Awards in Green Building Leadership

The 20th edition of Eco Expo Asia was successfully held from 28 to 31 October 2025 at AsiaWorld-Expo, Hong Kong. Jointly organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) and Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd, and co-organised by the Environment and Ecology Bureau of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), this milestone event attracted over 11,000 buyers from 118 countries and regions and featured some 340 exhibitors from 13 countries and regions.

The Hong Kong Institute of Architects (HKIA) is excited to share that Louis HUNG Wai Yin has been awarded the 35th HKIA Young Architect Award. The ceremony, held at the Rosewood Hotel on October 31, 2025, celebrated the creativity and vision of emerging talents in architecture.

Every year, International Construction Week (ICW) and BuildXpo bring the global construction community together in Kuala Lumpur for a week of innovation, collaboration and transformation. At the heart of this event is the International Construction Transformation Conference (ICTC), the flagship knowledge platform hosted by CIDB Malaysia.

AIA Hong Kong is set to host an engaging symposium that will bridge the architectural insights gained from recent explorations of Southeast Asia with the local community. Over the past three years, AIA Hong Kong members have traveled to Singapore, Ho Chi Minh City, Bangkok, and Manila, immersing themselves in the rich and diverse architectural landscape of the region.

「2026年度優質建築大獎」現已接受提名。兩年一度的「優質建築大獎」被譽爲「建築界奧斯卡」。該大獎由香港十個具代表性的建築及建造界相關專業學會及機構共同籌辦，至今已有二十餘年歷史。大獎旨在表彰香港、內地和海外的優質建築項目及在項目中充分發揮團隊精神的優秀隊伍。 2026年度優質建築大獎由香港房屋經理學會（HKIH）擔任輪任主席，並以「智啟未來 | 綠築永續 | 協作共融」為大獎主題。目的在於表彰採用智慧化、可持續及包容性解決方案的優秀項目，以推動產業創新與綠色發展，促進社會協作進步，共建繁榮、永續的未來。今屆大獎進一步豐富獎項類別，以鼓勵本地以外，更多大灣區及海外項目參與。