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Date(s) - April 10, 2025
7:00 am - 9:00 pm

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Dear Aspiring Professionals,

Are you ready to take the next step toward earning your US Architectural Certification and practicing architecture internationally? Whether you’re already an AIA member, a student, or a licensed professional seeking global opportunities, the AIA Hong Kong ARE Study Group is here to help!

Here is an overview of this year’s ARE 5.0 Study Program:

Remarks

– Sessions 1 & 3 are open to both AIA members and non-members;
– Sessions 2 & 4 are for AIA members only.

Join us for the upcoming FREE inaugural session at the Steelcase Showroom in Central!

FAQ
❓ “What study resources actually work?”
❓ “How do I navigate the registration process for international licensure?”
❓ “What’s tested in the Programming & Analysis (PA) division—and how do I ace it?”

If these questions resonate with you, this session will be your roadmap to success!

Session Highlights

•    Introduction to the ARE & Registration Process
  –  The exam structure demystified, eligibility, and steps to licensure in the U.S. and beyond.
  •      Must-Have Study Materials
  –  Get curated recommendations for books, online tools, and strategies from ARE veterans.
  •      Deep Dive: Programming & Analysis (PA)
  –  Environmental & Contextual Conditions: Balancing design with site constraints.
  –  Codes & Regulations: Navigating zoning, accessibility, and safety standards
  –  Site & Building Analysis: Tools for data-driven decision-making

  Who Should Attend?
  ✅ Industry practitioners pursuing global licensure.
  ✅ Students eyeing international careers.
  ✅ Licensed architects expanding their credentials.
  ✅ Professionals curious about the value of ARE in Hong Kong and Asia.

Don’t miss this chance to connect with peers, gain insider tips, and kick-start your ARE journey. Limited spots available!

P.S.    Bring your questions! This is a collaborative space to learn, share, and grow.
P.P.S. Know someone who’d benefit? Forward this email — the more, the merrier!
Can’t make it? Kindly stay tuned for Session 2 of our study group, when we will delve into the technical aspects of the exam, available exclusively to AIA members. Join AIA Hong Kong today to unlock these benefits and enhance your exam preparation!

Details

To join us, please sign up HERE.

Instructors:

Winnie Lo, AIA

Winnie Lo is a Registered Architect in New York State and a member of the American Institute of Architects (AIA). She attained her licensure in late 2021 and has been leading the Hong Kong Chapter’s ARE Study Group since 2023.

Florence Chan, AIA, HKIA, LEED AP BD+C
Architect, HOK

Florence Chan is a Registered Architect in New York State and Hong Kong, and a member of the AIA and Hong Kong Institute of Architects (HKIA). With more than eight years of professional experience, she completed the ARE and achieved licensure in 2024.

The ARE 5.0 Study Program 2025 is proudly sponsored by Steelcase Learning, a Corporate Affiliate Member of AIA Hong Kong.

Steelcase Learning is passionate about helping to create the conditions for lifelong learning. Our insight-led solutions and settings inspire people to become engaged, active learners within and beyond the classroom.