Education Committee

Chairperson

 

 Mr. S.C. LO < education@hkila.com >
Committee Members

Mr. Chris CHUNG
Ms. Narelle HAMEY
Ms. Iris HOI
Mr. Evans IU
Mr. John KWOK
The major duty areas of the Education Committee are to promote professional development and organize and monitor the Institute’s Professional Practice Examination, including establishing and processing examination entry requirements and procedures.  The Committee also advises the Council on academic qualifications required to the various membership categories of the Institute.

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 mittee.


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)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Practice Committee

Chairperson

Ms. Camay LAM< practice@hkila.com >

Committee Members

Ms. Narelle Hamey
Ms. Salina Lee
Ms. Vince Kok
Ms. Karen Tsoi
Mr. Thomas Lau

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 and members to present views to the government and/or the public on matters related to the practice of landscape architecture. The Committee also reviews internal procedures and mechanisms in the HKILA and examines the future development of landscape architecture in Hong Kong.


Current Reviews and Studies


  • Research and preparation of complaint handling mechanism.
  • Preparation of Self-Certification of Compliance (SCC) guideline for landscape-related submissions under lease conditions.
  • Organizing workshops to facilitate the positioning of HKILA in major social and environmental issues.
  • Review of HKILA’s representation in government advisory committees and other institutions.
  • Review of landscape criteria in BEAM Plus New Building.
  • Review of the application and revalidation procedure for Construction Industry Safety Training Certificate for HKILA professional members.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Functions & Events Committee

Chairperson

Mr. Charles KUO < events@hkila.com >

Committee Members

Ms. Jean Mei-yee CHAN
Ms. Crystal Tze-ching CHENG
Ms. Sarah Yan-wa CHEUNG
Ms. Stephanie Hiu-yin LAI
Ms. Carol Lok-yung LAW
Ms. Carol Siu-yin LEUNG
Ms. Yvonne YAU
Mr. Louis Chung-man YUE

  • [ 2019-03-12 ]
    HKICS 20th Annual Corporate and Regulatory Update (ACRU 2019) (5-Jun-2019)
    The Hong Kong Institute of Chartered Secretaries (HKICS) is organising the 20th Annual Corporate and Regulatory Update (ACRU 2019) on Wednesday, 5 June 2019 which brings you prominent speakers from the Companies Registry, Hong Kong Stock Exchange, Mandatory Provident Fund Schemes Authority and Securities and Futures Commission. This year’s ACRU will include updates on disclosures and enforcement issues over listed issuers, company centric law and anti-money laundering developments, and provide clues on vexed questions relating to mandatory provident fund reform. There will also be ample opportunities for peer-to-peer interaction and networking.

    As a supporting organisation of ACRU 2019, members of The Hong Kong Institute of Landscape Architects are entitled to enjoy the same rate of HKICS members. The early bird deadline is 15 April 2019.

    Details: http://www.hkila.com/file/news-pdf617.pdf
  • [ 2019-03-01 ]
    Global Seminar: Leadership for Inclusive Futures in Asia
    Society needs leaders confident in the nonprofit, government and business worlds and we are proud to present the first-ever Global Seminar in the cruise, which aims at empowering emerging tri-sector leaders to collaborate and respond to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The HKFYG Jockey Club School of Global Leadership, in conjunction with Peace Boat will host a 7-day-6-night inaugural programme on Leadership for Inclusive Futures in Asia, participants will travel from Osaka, Japan to Hong Kong between 19 and 25 April, 2019, by using the first segment of Peace Boat’s 101st Global Voyage.

    Details:
    https://leadershipinstitute.hk/content/school-global-leadership
  • [ 2019-03-01 ]
    Dedalo Minosse Iternational Prize XI ed. 2018/19 - open registration for Architecture's award
    Ala Assoarchitetti launches the Eleventh Edition of Dedalo Minosse International Prize for Commissioning a Building 2018/2019.

    The Prize is unique among international awards programs for honouring the Client's role in the design process along with the architects.

    From 25th February 2019 to 25th May 2019 it will be possible to enter the Eleventh Edition of the Dedalo Minosse International Prize.

    The enrolment is free (Rules and Entry form are available on www.dedalominosse.org/eng).
  • [ 2019-02-27 ]
    6th IFLA Africa Symposium (11-12 Oct 2019)
    Information about the Symposium and call for abstracts: http://www.hkila.com/file/news-pdf603.pdf
  • [ 2019-02-22 ]
    Seminar: UK Planning Reviews and Legislative Reforms: Do They Have Any Relevance for Hong Kong? (26-Mar-2019)
    The ever more divergent land-use planning systems in Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales) and Northern Ireland have been the subject of a number of reviews in recent times and legislative reforms.

    Are these reviews and reforms of the discretionary planning systems of any relevance for the primarily regulatory (zoning) land-use planning system of Hong Kong?

    The seminar presentation will focus on recent Raynsford review of land-use planning in England and the review and proposed legislative changes in Scotland.

    The seminar will also offer those attending an opportunity to ask any questions about planning law in the UK.

    Date: 26 March 2019 (Tuesday)
    Time: 6:45 p.m. – 8:15 p.m.
    Details: http://www.hkila.com/file/news-pdf596.pdf
  • [ 2019-02-11 ]
    Sir Geoffrey Jellicoe Award 2019
    The Sir Geoffrey Jellicoe Award is the highest honor that IFLA can bestow upon a landscape architect. The award recognizes a living landscape architect whose achievements and contributions have had a unique and lasting impact on the welfare of society and the environment and on the promotion of the profession of landscape architecture. The award is bestowed annually on an academic, or practitioner, whose work and achievements are respected internationally.

    Details: http://www.hkila.com/file/news-pdf590.pdf
  • [ 2019-02-11 ]
    RICS Hong Kong Annual Conference (24-May-2019)
    RICS Hong Kong Annual Conference will explore the impacts and risks of climate change to the built environment and how professionals can mitigate them, details:
    https://www.rics.org/en-hk/events/conferences-seminars/hkconf19/

    HKILA members enjoy early bird rates (supporting organization)
  • [ 2019-02-01 ]
    Upcoming Construction Industry Council Seminars/Events (Feb-Apr 2019)
    To promote the development of the construction industry, the Construction Industry Council organises and supports a series of conferences / seminars / events / courses for industry professionals.

    Download event calendar:
    http://www.hkila.com/file/news-pdf587.pdf
  • [ 2019-01-03 ]
    Photos and Videos of HKILA 30th Annual Dinner 2018
    The night on November 30th 2018 was a special evening, weaved out of merriments and achievements, celebrated and cherished by the Institute, its members and honoured guests. We applauded, laughed, danced, and we are ever so thankful of each and every one of you!

    We trust that you have enjoyed the event as much as we did, please the highlight video, photos (grouped by categories) and brochure soft copy for your keeping and sharing!

    https://drive.google.com/open?id=1wX9W5CONHfweYkrq3QB9eCeo_HbaM7sR
  • [ 2019-01-03 ]
    Hong Kong Soundscape - A Sound Map Creation Competition
    The Competition is the first of its kind in Hong Kong aiming to raise public awareness of local soundscape and to promote the idea of treating sound as resources and the importance of ambient sound environment. Through the Competition, we hope to educate the general public on treating sound as resources instead of waste and to generate innovative ideas of urban planning and design approach to improve the overall soundscape in Hong Kong.

    Details: http://www.hksoundmap.com
  • [ 2018-10-31 ]
    30th Annual Dinner of The Hong Kong Institute of Landscape Architects
    Dear HKILA members,

    We would like to inform you that SDEV, Mr. Michael Wong, has accepted our invitation as the Guest of Honour for this year’s Annual Dinner!

    - Date: Friday, November 30th
    - Venue: The Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, Chancellor Room 4F

    Please register via the online application form below to enjoy this spectacular evening of gourmet food, entertainment, and great prizes!
    https://goo.gl/hfNBYn

    Thank you for your continuous support and sponsorship of this exciting event! We sincerely request the pleasure of your company.

    Best regards,

    Charles Kuo
    Chairperson of Functions & Events Committee
  • [ 2018-06-15 ]
    HKILA Landscape Awards 2018
    Entries are now invited for the HKILA Landscape Awards 2018, celebrating the 30th anniversary of the Hong Kong Institute of Landscape Architects.

    The Awards seek to promote excellence in landscape planning, design, management and research, to recognise outstanding achievements by landscape architects and students; and to bring the work of local landscape architects and students to the attention of the public.

    Entries must be submitted using the Nomination Form (http://www.hkila.com/file/news-pdf506.pdf), no later than 12:00 noon, 14 September 2018 (Friday). Award winners will be announced at the HKILA Annual Dinner at the end of the year.

    Please note that the format and categories follows that of the 2016 Awards, and allow the re-submission of any project that was not successful in previous HKILA Award events (within the same category), so long as it was completed/ published/ approved by relevant bodies within the last 7 years.
  • [ 2018-04-16 ]
    Revised Agenda of 30th AGM
    Dear Members,

    Please be advised that on 9-Apr-2018, 7 Professional Members submitted a joint letter to the Council proposing amendments to 3 articles of the HKILA's Constitution, as well as requesting the proposed amendments be discussed and voted upon in an EGM before the AGM. Please refer to attached document (https://gallery.mailchimp.com/165894470b3c93135c41522ee/files/0a1bad52-75e4-422f-ad7d-c1cb84300427/20180409.pdf) for details.

    Having deliberated the request, the Council is of the view that the proposed amendments to the Constitution, if adopted, will have effect on the voting rights of Associate Members, as well as their eligibility for election / appointment to Council. Sufficient time should be allowed for members to understand the background and original intent of the articles concerned, and the rationale behind the proposed amendments before making their decision.

    The Council considered that this is a significant institute matter and will include it as a discussion item in the coming AGM on 27-Apr-2018, for members' discussion and deliberation on the proposed amendments.

    An EGM will be held on (Friday) 25-May-2018 for eligible members to vote on the proposed amendments. Further details of the EGM will be provided shortly after this AGM.

    Please note Revised Agenda of AGM:
    1. Approval of the minutes of the Annual General Meeting held on 28-Apr-2017
    2. Report from the President
    3. Report from the Secretary
    4. Report from the Treasurer
    5. Election of Office Bearers 2018–19.
    6. Motion: To appoint MT Partners CPA Limited as the Auditor
    7. Prize Presentation of HKILA 30th Anniversary Logo Design Competition
    8. Call for volunteers to committees
    9. Discussion:
    a) Membership Pathways Study - Please refer to the attached Draft Final Report on Review and Recommendation of the Study for further details (https://gallery.mailchimp.com/165894470b3c93135c41522ee/files/9ceded80-7995-40df-9613-71295e178519/Review_Recommendations_for_the_HKILA_Admission_Policy_Draft_Final_Report.pdf), and
    b) Proposed Amendments to 3 Articles of the Constitution - (https://gallery.mailchimp.com/165894470b3c93135c41522ee/files/0a1bad52-75e4-422f-ad7d-c1cb84300427/20180409.pdf)
    10. AOB

    Thank you for your attention.

    Yours sincerely,

    Yin-Lun Chan
    Honorary Secretary
  • [ 2018-03-29 ]
    HKILA 30th Annual General Meeting (AGM)
    Dear HKILA members,

    Please be informed that the AGM of The Hong Kong Institute of Landscape Architects is scheduled to be held on Friday, 27th April 2018 (7:00pm), at the following venue:

    World Trade Centre Club
    38/F, World Trade Centre
    280 Gloucester Road
    Causeway Bay, Hong Kong

    Agenda:
    1. Approval of the minutes of the Annual General Meeting held on 28th April 2017
    2. Report from the President
    3. Report from the Secretary
    4. Report from the Treasurer
    5. Election of Office Bearers 2018–19.
    6. Motion: To appoint MT Partners CPA Limited as the Auditor
    7. Discussion: Membership Pathways Study
    8. Prize Presentation of HKILA 30th Anniversary Logo Design Competition
    9. Call for volunteers to committees
    10. AOB

    Dinner:
    Dinner will be served after the AGM at a subsidized charge of $150 per member.

    In accordance with the Constitution Clause 6.2, nineteen voting members or 25% of the total number of Professional Members and Fellows residing in Hong Kong, whichever is the lesser figure, are required to form a quorum for the event. Professional Members or Fellows of the Institute whose subscription is not in arrears, may speak and vote on all matters at a General Meeting. Associate Members and Retired Members whose subscription is not in arrears, may speak and vote only in the election of Council Members and Officers at the General Meeting. Other members may speak, but not vote.

    Nominations are now called for the President, Vice-Presidents, Honorary Secretary, Honorary Treasurer and Council Members, please contact secretariat for the Nomination Form. Completed nomination forms shall be submitted to the Secretariat no later than Friday, 20th April 2018.

    All members are invited to come to the AGM and the nomination of our next year’s Council. Please register with the Secretariat by submitting the online form (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdSvdUIdba4YYImhT4pLJW4qwCHSQxNgXkh3mo669G3TdJ-Fg/viewform) of your intention to attend, and reserve a place for the dinner at your earliest convenience.

    Payment of dinner fee:
    - Please send the ATM or bank deposit receipt or online transfer record (HK$150) to secretariat@hkila.com at least 3 working days before the AGM.
    - Bank account: HSBC 033-211459-838 (Account name: The Hong Kong Institute of Landscape Architects)

    Yours sincerely,

    Yin-Lun Chan
    Honorary Secretary
  • [ 2018-03-15 ]
    HKILA 30th Anniversary Logo Competition (Winner Announcement)
    YLAG are pleased to announce the winner of the HKILA 30th Anniversary Logo Competition. Congratulations to Gap Chung for the great design! We look forward to seeing the logo on the upcoming Anniversary publications and events.

    To accompany the design Gap wrote: The design is an extension of the HKILA logo. Adopting the "30" that important element and integrated with the HKILA logo, to represent well establishment of the Institute through the last thirty years. Two tones of green express the growing of Members and the Institute.

    http://www.hkila.com/file/news-pdf478.pdf
  • [ 2017-11-30 ]
    Photos and Videos of HKILA 29th Annual Dinner 2017
    The 29th HKILA Annual Dinner was a great success, and we could not have done it without your participation and support! We hope you have enjoyed the event as much as we did, as we have started the preparation for the 30th already!

    The event photos and videos are categorized for your easy enjoyment. Let’s relive those joyful moments!

    Details:
    http://mailchi.mp/hkila/hkila-29th-annual-dinner-2017-advance-invitation-983097?e=bf80067483

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Public Affairs Committee

Chairperson Mr. Patrick LAU <affairs@hkila.com >

Committee Members

Mr. Paul Chan
Mr. Yin-lun CHAN
Ms. Yasmin CHIR
Mr. Gavin COATES
Ms. Tina KONG
Ms. Crystal LEE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Publication Committee

Chairperson

 

 Mr. Gap CHUNG <publication@hkila.com >
Committee Members

Ms. Kathy NG
Mr. Yin Lun CHAN
Mr. David YUEN
NEWS

Yuan Lin 2018 - Special Edition
30th anniversary of the HKILA

The Publication Committee proudly presents the Special Edition of Yuan Lin 2018 to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the Hong Kong Institute of Landscape Architects. This serves not only as a collection of the hard work of our predecessors in the public and private sectors in creating the landscape framework and green spaces in the past few decades of rapid urban development, it also reflects the increasing breadth and diversity of the work of landscape architects and their active involvement from policy level, master planning, implementation to landscape management which is evolving progressively to cater the changing need of the society and responding to the wider perspective of urban resilience and liveability. The expanding education and research sector in recent years also plays an essential role in the continuous advancement of landscape architecture in future.

Yuan Lin 2018 is now available at the link:
http://www.hkila.com/file/news-pdf560.pdf

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Registration Committee

Chairperson

 

 Mr. Grant LIU < registration@hkila.com >
Committee Members

Mr. Thomas Tai
Ms. Narelle Hamey
Mrs. Au Lee Ting
Mr. John Chan
Mr. Eric Lam
Ms. Frances Lam
Mr. Simon NG


ANNOUNCEMENT

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.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Council of Fellows

Convener

 

 Ms. Kathy NG < vice-president2@hkila.com >
Members

Mr. Gavin Coates
Mr. Alexander Duggie
Mr. Evans Iu
Ms. Lee Ting
Ms. Elizabeth Leven
Mr. C.K. Wong

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

YLAG Committee

Chairperson

 

 Mr. Keith Huang < ylag@hkila.com >
Committee Members

Ms. Crystal CHENG
Mr. Ronald CHEUNG
Mr. Ken KWONG
Ms. Ruby SUEN
Ms. Emma TAI
Ms. Angel WONG
Ms. Katherine WONG
Ms. Yeva YEUNG
Mr. Justin YIP
Mr. Aaron YU
Mr. Alex YUNG

The main missions of the YLAG Committee are:

  • 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;

Its core duties are:

  • 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