A message from Ken Hau when he served as AIA HK's Chapter president in 2016. The conversation maintains relevant.
President’s message – January 2016
What matters to the society matters to architects. Our objectives are to provide solutions for affordable housing, infrastructure, transportation systems, and sustainability of the built environment. To do those things requires a well thought-out integrated approach, and teamwork. AIA Hong Kong encourages our members to participate and to share knowledge in order to uphold the quality of design, education and professional practice among its members, and further improve quality of the built environment.
While pondering on my mission statement as the incoming Chapter president in 2016, I observed a fundamental paradigm shift in attitude of the young generation in the city since Fall of 2014. Young people are more vocal, more determined to speak out on issues that matters to them; making their political stance, and simply trying to make a difference in the society.
Inspired by the actions of these young activists, I want to advance Young Architects Initiative as the theme for 2016. The Chapter will provide platforms to empower the emerging architects. We will showcase their designs and projects, encourage them to push boundaries, raise questions and to speak their minds. Through these dialogues I believe we can drive positive changes through the power of design.
In 2016, the Chapter will explore topics concerning design excellence in architecture, city planning, advance technologies and sustainability. The Chapter will provide outstanding speakers series, building tours, members networking social events, annual Honors & Awards reception, presentation and the annual dinner. In line with this year’s Young Architect Initiative, two Young Architects Forums will be held in March and September this year. The Chapter will need all your support to make these programs successful.
It’s important we hear all perspectives from each and everyone of you. Come back with suggestions to help the Chapter improve. Engage in Chapter programs.
To quote one AIA leader, “The value of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) is the collective strength of the members working together on behalf of their individual practices and the collective vitality of our profession.”
Sincerely,
Ken
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