28 Jul - 2 Aug 2025

• Clarification of The Hong Kong Insitutue of Architects (HKIA) Recognised Architectural Programmes and  Academic Qualification Assessment (AQA)
  

• Nomination for HKIA Honorary Fellow 2025 (Deadline: 7 Aug 2025)
  

• Council Election for 2026 - 2027: Call for Nomination (Deadline: 15 Aug 2025, 12:00 nn)
  

Other HOT Topics!

• The Hong Kong Collateral Event at the 19th Venice Biennale International Architecture Exhibition - La Biennale di Veneziai - Projecting Future Heritage: A Hong Kong Archive (10 May - 23 Nov 2025)
  

• HKIA Industry Partnership Scheme
  

• LIFE MEMBERSHIP for APEC Architect
  

• Roadmap on Adoption of BIM for Building Plan Preparation and Submission and HKIA BIMpro (BIM Manager) Full Training and Certification Programme
  

• Summary of Items Discussed in 4/2024 APSEC Discussion Forum on 22 November 2024
  

• Updated HKIA/ARB Professional Assessment (PA) Handbook
  

• HKIA/ARB Professional Assessment Update: One Single Technical Paper to replace Papers 3, 4 & 5
  

• 港澳地區建築學會會員-個人會員 入會中國建築學會（ASC）申請操作指南
  

• Survey on Members' Preferences & Needs on Professional Development/ Training
  

• HKIA's Response to Hong Kong Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan (BSAP)(23 Jul 2025)
  

• HKIA's Concerns & Requests Regarding Eligibility of Architecture Degree Holders under the Registered Fire Engineer Scheme (9 Jun 2025)
  

• HKIA's Advisory Response to the Ngau Tam Mei Planning Proposal (14 Apr 2025)
  

• HKIA's Comments and Suggestions on the Development of Nature-based Solutions Guidelines (14 Apr 2025)
  

• HKIA's Response to the MTL and NTN Planning Study (3 Apr 2025)
  

• HKIA's Response and Suggestions to the 2025-26 Budget (11 Mar 2025)
  

• HKIA's Comments on the Consultation Paper for Proposed Amendments to the Buildings Ordinance (BO) - December 2024 (28 Feb 2025)
  

• HKIA's Comments to the Regulatory Regime on Basic Housing Units (BHUs)(17 Feb 2025)
  

• Monthly Digest May 2025 (posted on 21 Jul 2025)

• 12 building plans approved in May (posted on 21 Jul 2025)

• Updated ADV-36 Modular Integrated Construction (posted on 21 Jul 2025)

• Suspension of foundation works for MTRCL Oyster Bay Station Project (posted on 21 Jul 2025)

• New APP-173 Hostels in the City Scheme (NEW)(posted on 28 Jul 2025)

• Updated APP-151 Building Design to Foster a Quality and Sustainable Built Environment (NEW)(posted on 28 Jul 2025)

• Updated APP-104 Exclusion of Floor Areas for Recreational Use (NEW)(posted on 28 Jul 2025)

• Updated APP-42 Amenity Features (NEW)(posted on 28 Jul 2025)

• Updated APP-41 Buildings to be Planned for Use by Persons with a Disability Regulation 72 of Building (Planning) Regulations Design Manual: Barrier Free Access 2008 (NEW)(posted on 28 Jul 2025)

• EDD Awarded the Consultancy Agreement for Programme Management Services for the Northern Metropolis including Kwu Tung North / Fanling North New Development Area and San Tin Technopole Project - Design and Construction (posted on 21 Jul 2025)

• Letter to the Editor of Ming Pao - Response to an article on the effluent discharge of Huizhou Daya Bay Petrochemical Zone (Chinese only) (posted on 21 Jul 2025)

• GREEN$ Electronic Participation Incentive Scheme to be fully digitalised (with photos)(NEW)(posted on 28 Jul 2025)

• Green and Innovative Buildings (posted on 7 Jul 2025)

• Self-Certification of Compliance New Territories Exempted Houses (posted on 14 Jul 2025)

• Draft Tsuen Wan Outline Zoning Plan approved (posted on 21 Jul 2025)

• Approved Kwun Tong (North) Outline Zoning Plan referred back for amendment (NEW)(posted on 28 Jul 2025)

• Approved Peng Chau Outline Zoning Plan amended (NEW)(posted on 28 Jul 2025)

• Approved Wan Chai Outline Zoning Plan amended (NEW)(posted on 28 Jul 2025)

• Approved Yuen Long Outline Zoning Plan amended (NEW)(posted on 28 Jul 2025)

• [Press Release] Official Launch of BEAM Plus Existing Buildings Version 3.0 (posted on 14 Jul 2025)

• CIC Plaque Unveiling Ceremony for WorldSkills Training Bases Nurturing Elite Craftsmen, Stepping onto the World Stage (posted on 21 Jul 2025)

• Construction Industry Council Imposed Regulatory Action Against Registered Companies under the Registered Specialist Trade Contractors Scheme in Relation to a Fatal Incident at a Construction Site in Chek Lap Kok (posted on 21 Jul 2025)

• Architectural Installation Design Competition for the 2025 National Games in Hong Kong, in celebration of the 15th National Games, the 12th National Games for Persons with Disabilities and the 9th National Special Olympic Games

• Urban Renewal Design Ideas Competition -- The District Study for Yau Ma Tei and Mong Kok jointly organized by the Urban Renewal Authority and the Hong Kong Institute of Architects

• 33rd Asia Pacific Interior Design Awards (APIDA) (Submission Deadline: 31 Jul 2025, 5:00 pm)

• She Sparks in Tech 2025 Award Ceremony (2 Aug 2025)

• HKIUD Urban Design Award 2025 (Nominiation Deadline: 8 Aug 2025, 3:00 pm)

• Call for Entries: The Revamp of Sau Mau Ping Road Safety Town Design Competition (Registration Deadline: 20 Aug 2025)

• 香港義工獎2025 (Registration Deadline: 29 Aug 2025)

• Hong Kong Green Awards 2025 (Submission Deadline: 8 Sep 2025)

• 2026 UIA Gold Medal and Triennial Prizes (Submission Deadline: 25 Sep 2025, 5:00 pm Paris Time)

• UIA Architecture and Children Work Programme Launches 6th Cycle of the Golden Cubes Awards (Submission Deadline: 16 Mar 2026)

• Architecture Asia is Now Calling for Submissions
  

• Sign up and stay up-to-date with the Public Lectures and Events organized by the Department of Architecture, HKU
  

• [Call for Proposals] UIA Guidebook for the 2030 Agenda (Submission Deadline: 30 July 2025, 5:00 pm (CEST)
  

• Construction Robot Competition and Exhibition (Exhibition Period: 31 Jul - 2 Aug 2025)

• Call for Entries | “The Beauty of Green Buildings” Photography Campaign (Submission Deadline: 31 July 2025)
  

• ARCASIA Student Jamboree 2025
  (7 - 12 Sep 2025)
  

• Open for Registration - The 21st Asian Congress of Architects - Incheon (8 - 12 Sep 2025)
  

• HKIS Annual Conference 2025 - “Urban Pulse, Shaping the Future: Innovative Building Adaptation and Revitalisation” (13 Sep 2025)
  

• HKIS QSD Conference 2025 - ‘Navigating “3Cs Role in QS” in the New Era: Cost Management, Chance and Collaboration’ (27 Sep 2025)
  

• Eco Expo Asia 2025 (28 - 31 Oct 2025)
  

• Construction Innovation Expo 2025 (11 Dec 2025)
  

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• 龍鼓灘是重置深港貨櫃碼頭的戰略選址 灼見名家 政局 文：城市設計師和城市發展專家 張量童 (2025年7月28日)
  

• 政府公布落實長者友善樓宇設計方案 測量師料建築成本上升 巴士的報 社會事 (2025年7月22日)
  

• 政府研新界發展鄉村店舖與民宿 為誰「拆牆鬆綁」？ 香港01 政情 (2025年7月23日)
  

• 友善樓宇設計 造福長者生活 堅料網 觀點 (2025年7月24日)
  

• 建築科技｜「智易扣」最快古洞北公屋應用 何永賢料組裝預製組件時間減半 香港經濟日報 港聞 (2025年7月25日)
  

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