As we welcome in the new year, we take a minute to reflect upon 2010. It has been an exciting and meaningful year for the American Institute of Architects Hong Kong Chapter. Beginning in January co-presenting the VERTICAL DENSITY - Public Dimension Conference (www.hk-ny.com) with officials and experts from New York, Hong Kong and Shanghai sharing best practice for livable cities; Engaging at the Hong Kong Shenzhen Biennale with tours, discussions and City Image Forum; Reaching members throughout the region with a series of Sustainability workshops in Hong Kong and Shanghai including city specific charrettes with multidisciplinary friends and participants; Inaugurating the AIA / Perspective Brain trust series of roundtables discussions on Creativity and Collaboration highlighting AIA Hong Kong member architects experts and colleagues; Recognizing design excellence through the AIA Hong Kong Annual Honors and Awards Program; and Supporting multiple community events dialogues and conferences including the recent C40 Climate Dialogue Conference and workshops Nov 3-6; hosting the National AIA President, George Miller and welcoming many world respected architects, technical specialists and colleagues throughout the year. The Chapter is thankful to all who have collaborated with us to help raise awareness for sustainable design excellence. Please stay tuned for a great new program for 2011!