Hong Kong Institute of Architects
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Hong Kong Institute of Architects (HKIA, Traditional Chinese:香港建築師學會) is a professional bodyProfessional body
A professional association is usually a nonprofit organization seeking to further a particular profession, the interests of individuals engaged in that profession, and the public interest.The roles of these professional associations have been variously defined: "A group of people in a...
for architects in Hong Kong
Hong Kong
Hong Kong is one of two Special Administrative Regions of the People's Republic of China , the other being Macau. A city-state situated on China's south coast and enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea, it is renowned for its expansive skyline and deep natural harbour...
with approximately 1500 full members ,300 associates members and graduate members. It is an Allied Society of the Royal Institute of British Architects
Royal Institute of British Architects
The Royal Institute of British Architects is a professional body for architects primarily in the United Kingdom, but also internationally.-History:...
, and member of the International Union of Architects
International Union of Architects
The International Union of Architects is an international non-governmental organization that represents over a million architects in 124 countries. The UIA was founded in Lausanne, Switzerland, in 1948. The General Secretariat is located in Paris...
and the Commonwealth Association of Architects.
History
Originally named the Hong Kong Society of Architects, it was formed on 3 September 1956 by 27 architects. It is recognized by the Royal Institute of British ArchitectsRoyal Institute of British Architects
The Royal Institute of British Architects is a professional body for architects primarily in the United Kingdom, but also internationally.-History:...
as an Allied Society since 1957 and renamed to Hong Kong Institute of Architects in 1972.
Designation
The professional post-nominals system of HKIA was introduced in 1972, members are entitled to use the post-nominals HKIA after their name, and describe themselves as “architect” or “Member of The Hong Kong Institute of Architects”, while associates may describe themselves as “Associate of The Hong Kong Institute of Architects”, no post-nominal or abbreviationAbbreviation
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is permitted.