Chairperson

Mr. S.C. Lo
Ms. Yee-man Hung
Mr. Eric Wong
Ms. Stephanie Lai

Continuing Professional Development

The need for landscape architects to broaden and deepen their knowledge and skills as members of the profession is an accepted requirement.  Continuing Professional Development (CPD) should be a normal part of the professional culture of all landscape architects irrespective of their level and area of practice.  A major objective of the HKILA is to encourage all members to implement and maintain a Personal CPD Plan that provides a balanced development of professional knowledge and skills.  This policy is, therefore, of universal relevance to all members of the HKILA.

CPD shall be "the systematic maintenance, improvement and broadening of knowledge and skills and the development of personal qualities necessary for the execution of professional and technical duties throughout the landscape architect's working life." Relevant CPD activities organized by the HKILA and other organizations will be announced from time to time.

Relevant Documents
CPD Information Sheet (pdf)
CPD Record Sheet (doc)
CPD Record Sheet Sample (pdf)

Professional Practice Examination

The Professional Practice Examination (PPE) is an effective and important tool by which the Hong Kong Institute of Landscape Architects measures an individual’s understanding of all aspects considered to be essential and desirable for the rational, executive practice of Landscape Architecture before deciding on an applicant’s election to Professional Membership of the HKILA. The PPE has become the principal means of controlling and developing the standards of the profession in practice in Hong Kong, thus ensuring the continued recognition of the HKILA as a Professional Institute of international repute.

The HKILA PPE is held once a year and composed of two distinct parts, i.e. a written test and an oral test. A pass in the written test is a pre-requisite for a candidate to proceed to the oral test. Before being allowed to take the PPE, prospective candidates are required to be Associate Members (formerly Graduate Members) for at least 12 months and to obtain the prescribed period of professional practice experience by the 15th of September of the year taking the examination. The closing date for registration for the PPE will be 30 September of the year taking the examination. Prospective candidates should obtain the registration package, in writing, from the Education Committee.

Relevant Documents
PPE Rules and Regulations (pdf)
PPE Information Sheet (pdf)
PPE Registration Form (doc)
PPE Practical Training Record - Time Record (xls)
PPE Practical Training Record - Project Record (doc)
PPE Practical Training Record - Project Record Sample (pdf)
PPE Practical Training Record - Supervisor Assessment (doc)
Guidance Notes for Candidates and Supervisors for Practice Training Record(pdf)
PPE Suggested Reference List (pdf)
PPE Practical experience Presentation (pdf)
PPE Supplemental Notes 1 External Supervision (pdf) and 2 Overseas Experience (pdf)

Chairperson

Mr. Yin-Lun Chan
Ms. Yasmin Chir 
Mr. Sandy Duggie
Ms. Kelly Kwan
Ms. Kate Lau
Mr. C.K. Man
Mr. Benni Pong
Ms. Victoria So (Secretary)

The major duty of the Practice Committee is to promote the highest standards of professional competence by defining standards and advising members on how to achieve them. The Committee represents the Institute to present views to government/public on the matters relating to the practice of landscape architecture. The Committee also assists the Council in administering the Accredited Arboricultural Practitioners Vetting Panel.

Items in Process

• Review of Environment, Transport and Works Bureau Technical Circular (Works) No. 3/2006 and Lands Administration Office Practice Note No. 7/2007.
• Review of the Hong Kong Institute of Landscape Architects Code of Professional Conduct, Conditions of Engagement and Professional Charges, Constitution and Bye-Laws.
• Review of Environmental Impact Assessment Ordinance Guidance Note No. 8/2010.
• Review of Joint Practice Note No. 3.
• Review of Greenery Coverage in Practice Note of Authorized Persons, Registered Structural Engineers and Registered Geotechnical Engineers APP-152 and Development Bureau Technical Circular (Works) No. 3/2012.
• Review of the qualification requirement related to landscape professions in the Architectural and Associated Consultants Selection Board.
• Research and preparation of guidelines to handle complaints against members and registered practices.

Chairperson

Chan Mei Yee, Jean
Wang Chun Hung, Terry
Leung Siu Sun, Philip
Chen Yu Xiao, Drizzle
Leung Siu Yin, Carol
Leung Lik Heng, Joshua
Fok Yin Wai, Derek
Kuo Chao Ti, Charles
Lai Hiu Yin, Stephanie

Mr. Paul Chan
Mr. Michael Thomas
Ms. Euphen Wong
Ms. Daphne Koon
Mr. Gavin Coates
Mr. Mark Ng
Mr. Carol Ma

Chairperson

Mr. Augustine Lam (Web Master)
Ms. Gigi Ng
Ms. Kathy Ng
Mr. Matthew Pryor (Yuanlin Editor)

Yuanlin 2015

Planting is one of the fundamental arts and sciences of landscape architecture, and in many ways has come to define and identify the discipline. Landscape architects need to be knowledgeable and skilled in the design, implementation and management of planting, in different contexts and environments.

This issue of Yuan Lin has been dedicated to planting. A wonderfully diverse collection of reviews, articles and academic papers, collectively explore the different forms, scales, and contexts of Hong Kong’s urban planting.

Chairperson

Mr. Thomas Tai (Secretary)
Ms. Narelle Hamey
Mrs. Au Lee Ting
Mr. John Chan
Mr. Eric Lam
Ms. Francis Lam

Please be reminded to reserve minimum 2 months for the Registration Committee for vetting and the Council for endorsement to suitable candidates submitted with full information provided. download the application form : Membership Application Package Please also refer to Frequently Asked Questions FAQ for registration matters.

Chairperson

Ms. Teresa Tan (Vice Chairlady & Secretary)
Ms. Tina Kong (Vice Chairlady)
Mr. Sampson Mok (Treasurer)
Ms. Katherine Wong
Ms. Natalie Law
Mr. Yves Wong (HKU MLA Rep.)
Ms. Vanessa Lee (HKU BALS Rep.)
Ms. Roselle Wu (THEI BALA Rep.)
Mr. Justin Yip (BCU BALA Rep.)
Ms. Ada Kong (HKDI HDLA Rep.)

• To act as a training ground for young members to familiarize with the Institute's operation and encourage participation of young members in matters relating to landscape architecture profession;
• To provide a communication platform for young members of the Institute and external professional institutes;
• To promote the profession to students of landscape architectural programmes by launching a mentorship scheme and conducting presentations in educational institutions;

• Publication of a newsletter no less than once per year;
• Maintenance of the YLAG webpage;
• Organization of activities and events consistent with the Objects of the Constitution; and
• To provide an annual report to the Council on the work of the Committee including a financial report of income and expenditure during the year, and a financial projection for the coming year to be approved and included in the Institute’s Annual Budget.

For the complete list of missions and duties, please refer to the YLAG Committee's Formation Proposal