Emerging Architects / Young Architects Group, ARE 5.0

Thanks to a generous AIA Fellowship Grant, the YAG has upgraded our comprehensive lending library of ARE 5.0 study guides and flash cards. These materials are available at the AIA office.

AIA Hong Kong hosts monthly ARE study groups at the Chapter Office in PMQ and, at present, Hong Kong is one of only three locations outside the U.S. where the ARE 5.0 exams are offered.

Our study sessions are led by licensed AIA members and integrate content review, study strategies, tips & tricks, and sample questions.

In addition, we are starting a peer-to-peer Bootcamp that will meet weekly, via conference call, to help keep you motivated and accountable.

Remember - Becoming a licensed architect requires a lot of time and commitment. Through weekly meetings, you will be able to both help, and learn from each other, and to keep a study schedule.

Please signup at emergingprofessionals@aiahk.org. Be sure to include your full name, affiliation and email address.

Building Tour / French International School

The French International School at Tseung Kwan O provides an open and active learning environment for kindergarten, primary and secondary level pupils. Completed in September 2018, the 19,600 m2 campus sets an outstanding example for sustainability, with its strategic use of daylight, extensive landscaping and energy saving features.

The facility was designed by Henning Larsen –practitioners of sustainable design and inclusive design strategies– and the tour was led by Henning Larsen’s Elva Tang and Claude Bøjer Godefroy, together with Jean-Charles Querette, International Associate. AIA, who served as Project Manager for the school.

Tour participants gained insights into the architect's renowned approach to daylighting design while experiencing how the school’s collaborative learning vision has been implemented while integrating many state-of-the-art sustainable design strategies.

Unassigned Members Survey Results

The International Region recently conducted a survey of its Unassigned Members in an effort to better understand how the IR might better serve these members. Unassigned members make up of approximately 500 members of the International Region who are not assigned to one of the seven international chapters.

Download the Results

Update from Korea!

With so many accomplished AIA members in Korea, positive steps are being made to bring together the community of local and international architects through educational and networking events. A full-day symposium in collaboration with the Seoul Biennale of Architecture and Urbanism was offered on March 27th. Organized by with the curator of the Seoul Biennale Global Studios, Sanki Choe AIA in conjunction with directors, Jaeyoung Lee AIA and Francisco Sanin, a group of international architects discussed and debated aspects of urban collectivity. Speakers included Minsuk Cho AIA (Mass Studies), Armando Hashimoto (EL Cielo Arquitectos), Noura Al-Sayeh (Bahrain authority for culture and Antiquities), Fu Rong, and Peter Wilson (Bolles + Wilson Architects). AIA members received a total of 6.5 LU HSW units.

On April 3rd, an open talk was hosted in collaboration with the Swiss Embassy in Korea and SongEun Art Space. Architects Minsuk Cho AIA and Alfredo Brillembourg discussed their award winning research originally presented at the Venice Biennale. A roundtable discussion chaired by John Hong AIA followed. Attendees received 2.5 LU HSW units.

Ongoing discussions with FIKA (Federation of Institutes of Korean Architects) are in progress to plan events where both AIA members and Korean registered architects can share in educational programs and meet socially. Specifically, we are in the planning stages of offering educational credits for the many high-profile events during the Seoul Biennale of Architecture and Urbanism, which will open on September 7th.