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The American Institute of Architects (AIA) is thrilled to announce the highly anticipated 2024 AIA International Conference, which will once again take place in the exciting city of Hong Kong. The organization is inviting architects, designers, and industry professionals from around the world to join them in October for this three-day event.

In a world where architecture was seen as mere structures, three visionaries, Ferdinand Cheung, Founder of FIOworks, along with his two partners, Keith Chan and Samuel Wong, embarked on a remarkable journey. Having had the privilege of collaborating and together creating and bringing many bold and iconic projects to life for the past 18 years, their mission was to pioneer Conscious Architecture that would transform the way we perceive and engage with our built environment.

Time is ticking! The entry period of DFA Design for Asia Awards (DFA DFAA) 2024 will be closed on 30 June (Hong Kong time), submit your entries now to showcase your innovative designs and gain global recognition. We look forward to celebrating your design brilliance. Excellent design projects could have the opportunity to gain international recognition and global exposure, and also receive the following entitlements:

Last week, Johnny Fu AIA, the president of the Hong Kong chapter of the American Institute of Architects (AIA), attended the AIA National Conference in Washington DC. As a delegate for the Hong Kong chapter, Fu participated in the AIA Annual Meeting, casting votes on institute matters and helping to select the next national leaders.

The Hong Kong chapter of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) is proud to congratulate two of its esteemed members on their recent accolades.

HKICON Event Series: Heritage Survival – Concluding Symposium, 6 July 2024 (Sat)

When it comes to creating a beautiful and neat space arrangement, an interior designer is the right person for the job. Their role is more than just that of a decorator.

According to the “Global Asia Pacific Smart Lighting Report” by Astute Analytica, the Asia Pacific smart lighting market is expected to achieve a valuation of USD 11.6 billion by 2030. This projection indicates significant growth from an estimated revenue of USD 4.3 billion in 2022, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12.6% during the forecast period of 2023 – 2030. In response to the opportunities presented by the smart lighting market, GILE 2024 is pleased to announce a comprehensive training program designed for lighting manufacturers, lighting engineers, and lighting designers. This training program will focus on sharing insights into smart lighting technologies, covering topics such as control technologies, sensors, cloud integration, communication protocols, and AI technology.

We cordially invite you to attend the 2024 edition of Guangzhou International Lighting Exhibition (GILE), where you will be welcomed with open arms. This prestigious event brings together 2500+ global suppliers of lighting, LED, and Smart technologies, encompassing the entire industry supply chain and is well established as a prominent sourcing hub for the lighting and LED sectors in Asia. GILE offers a diverse array of curated visitor programmes and a wide range of heartwarming services specifically tailored to enhance your experience. With our #Better Buy, #Smarter Buy, and #Confident Buy initiatives, we aim to provide you with the opportunity to make informed purchasing decisions at this influential and comprehensive event for lighting and LEDs.

The Hong Kong Green Building Council has released the latest edition of “Hong Kong: Green Building in Action” to summarise the updates on Hong Kong's green building development status in 2023. The new edition is now available in a reader-friendly web format, featuring the most recent data and presented through concise and visually appealing infographics, making it easily accessible and enjoyable to read.

Located in Hong Kong’s northeastern New Territories, Sha Tau Kok has been a significant settlement of Hakka people for more than 200 years. Despite its rich cultural and historical resources, many people have never visited this mysterious place. The government began opening the area in phases starting from 2012, with further openings in June 2022 and January 2024 for various reasons including tourism. Our exploration aims to shed light on the overlooked Hakka culture and military heritage in the region.

Hong Kong, 28 May 2024 – Since its launch in 1996, Building Environmental Assessment Method (or its latest name, BEAM Plus) has been a leading rating tool adopted in Hong Kong for assessing the sustainability performance of buildings. On 27 May 2024, the Hong Kong Green Building Council (HKGBC) and BEAM Society Limited (BSL) announced the release of the BEAM Plus Existing Buildings (EB) (Global Version) V1.0 and held a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signing ceremony for applying BEAM Plus to projects outside Hong Kong. Over 60 industry leaders witnessed this important milestone as BEAM Plus expanded its service scope to regions outside Hong Kong, including the Mainland, Belt and Road Regions and Europe. While this important move will actively assist the development of green building in adjacent and overseas regions, the BEAM Plus EB (Global Version) serves as a versatile tool that can adapt to different climate types and flexibly assess the building sustainability based on applicable standards of diverse geographical locations. It can also work in synergy with other green building rating systems around the globe to provide a more comprehensive assessment of sustainability performance.