THE HONG KONG INSTITUTE OF LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS
談園說境
Lpod SPRING 2020
ISSUE 32
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CONTENT OF LPOD ISSUE 32 ...02
HKILA UPDATES & FEATURE • • • •
President’s Message Professional Practice Examination 2019 HKILA Annual Dinner Successful Conclusion of The Hong Kong 2020 International Urban Forestry Conference • Updates of Technical Circulars and Practice Notes • Song Production -《疫境同行》《抗疫同舟》to Support the Community
CPD EVENTS AND REPORTS • • • •
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Letting and Administration of Landscape Works Contracts LA Professional Enrichment Sharing Discussion Forum on Lantau Tomorrow Vision for Future Generations CPD Events
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MEMBERS’ CORNER • Application of Landscape Architecture To The Rehabilitation of Quarry In Hong Kong and An Overseas Case Study • VanDusen Botanical Garden - Use of Ornamental Grasses
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NEWS AND ACTIVITIES • Young Landscape Architects’ Group • Landscape Academic Design Competition 2020
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UPCOMING EVENTS • Rethinking Our Yard Waste Management Policy And Practice
RECORD AND UPDATE
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• HKILA Record (Jan 2020 – Apr 2020) • Change of Membership and New Members
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
EDITORIAL BOARD
Publication Committee 2019/20 of the HKILA
The Editorial Board would like to acknowledge the kind contributions of all the authors and advertisement sponsors. The Hong Kong Institute of Landscape Architects would like to express its heartfelt gratitude to them for their support.
Chairperson Mr. Gap CHUNG Committee Members Ms. Kathy NG Ms. Wynona LEE Mr. Yin Lun CHAN Mr. David YUEN
Any suggestions and contributions, please send to publication@hkila.com
HKILA COUNCIL MEMBER 2020–22* Position
Name
Position
Name
President
Ms. Iris HOI
Education
Mr. S.C. LO
Vice-President
Mr. Paul CHAN
Practice
Mr. Keith HUANG
Vice-President
Mr. Keith HUANG
Public Affairs
Mr. Paul CHAN
Immediate Past President
Mr. Tak WONG
Publication
Ms. CHAN Mei Yee Jean
Honorary Treasurer
Mr. Isaac SO
Registration
Mr. Grant LIU
Honorary Secretary
Mr. Bosco SO
Continuing Professional Development
TBC #
Council Member
Mr. S.C. LO
Functions & Events
Ms. Carol LI
Ms. Charmaine TSANG
Council of Fellows (Convener)
Ms. Kathy NG
Mr. Aaron YU
YLAG
Mr. Aaron YU
Ms. Elsie LAW
Webmaster
Mr. Augustine LAM
Secretariat
Ms. Jennifer LI Ms. Chris TUNG
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CPD chair: waiting for a chairperson
* The motion to adopt amendment of Constitution was passed by a majority vote in Annual General Meeting on 27 April 2020 HKILA Council office terms changed from one year to two years.
CONTACT US
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HKILA UPDATES
PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE Welcome to the new HKILA Institute year. I am honoured to be re-elected as your President for another term. I am supported by a very capable and committed Council, so I have great faith we will achieve much in advancing landscape architecture in Hong Kong and in the region. In a first-of-its-kind way we completed the HKILA Institute year at the Annual General Meeting on 27th April. The online meeting was a ‘first’, not because we wanted to be different but simply as a measure for social distancing and combating COVID-19. Also as a first we invited our LegCo functional constituency representative Mr Tony Tse to pre-start the meeting with a brief report of what he’s been doing to help the landscape architectural industry at Government. Both the online platform and Tony’s talk were well received – they felt the new format was both informative and convenient. We will work hard to make future AGMs informative and interesting, so you’ll see them as an annual highlight.
PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE EXAMINATION by S.C. LO, Vice-President of HKILA, Chairman of Education Committee and LARB In the view of COVID-19 situation and in line with government’s policy of keeping social distancing, the Board of Examiners (BoE) decided to further defer the Oral Examination of Professional Practice Examination. The BoE is targeting to conduct the oral examination on 30 May 2020 (Saturday), subject to continuous improvement of the public health condition, and relax of relevant social distancing measures by government. We would appreciate your understanding of the need to repeatedly change the arrangement of the examination due to public health concern.
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I wrote a long report for last year and I hope it is not boring to read. In spite of its length it is not exhaustive – the year has been eventful and there are some unfinished endeavours. There are many relevant issues in Hong Kong and around the region. The new Council will find energy to confront, tackle, and celebrate all issues that will make our outdoor environment better and make our work more meaningful. I hope you’ll join us. Do stay in touch, drop us a line. I look forward to speaking to you.
Iris HOI President
MARK YOUR DIARY HKILA ANNUAL DINNER 23 OCTOBER 2020 by Chairperson of Functions & Events Committee In the view of recent COVID-19 spread and public health concern, the HKILA has decided to postpone our 31st Annual Dinner, and to hold it together with our 32nd Annual Dinner which will be held on Friday 23rd October 2020, venue and event starting time remains unchanged. Date: Time: Venue:
23 October 2020 (Friday) 6:30 p.m. Cocktail Reception 8:00 p.m. Dinner Renaissance Harbour View Hotel Hong Kong Concord Room, 8/F, 1 Harbour Road, Wanchai, H.K.
We thank you for your kind understanding and wish you and your love ones good health. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to email events@hkila.com or secretariat@hkila.com
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FEATURE
SUCCESSFUL CONCLUSION OF THE HONG KONG 2020 INTERNATIONAL URBAN FORESTRY CONFERENCE by Greening, Landscape and Tree Management Section Development Bureau The Hong Kong 2020 International Urban Forestry Conference (IUFC), the first-ever international conference on urban forestry organised by the Development Bureau (DEVB), was held at the JC Cube Auditorium of Tai Kwun in the Central on 16 and 17 January 2020. Under the theme of “Challenges and Opportunities of Urban Greening in High-density Cities�, the two-day conference invited experts from across the globe as well as locally, and attracted over 600 professionals and students to share views and experience on matters related to urban forestry.
The Secretary for Development, Mr WONG Wai-lun, Michael, delivers a welcome message at the IUFC.
JC Cube Auditorium in Tai Kwun
Local industry practitioners and students watch the live broadcast of presentations and discussions at the Technological and Higher Education Institute of Hong Kong (THEi) (the Chai Wan Campus). 03 | Lpod - issue 32
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CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES OF URBAN FORESTRY
POOLING OF 20 INTERNATIONAL AND LOCAL EXPERTISE AND EXPERIENCE
The pressures of urbanisation are acutely felt in a vertical city like Hong Kong. Contribution of trees in moderating temperatures and improving air quality is especially significant in a compact urban environment, not to mention the trees also enhance the visual appeal of a city. In the setting up the Greening, Landscape and Tree Management Section (GLTM Section) in the DEVB ten years ago, we strive to ensure that despite the rapid pace of urban development, green space does not get overlooked in our city. This move speaks for the Government’s firm commitment to provide a sustainable and healthy urban forest in the territory for the benefits of the community.
Eminent professors and experts coming from four corners of the globe – North America, Europe, Australia and other parts of Asia, as well as local professionals and academics, gathered to share their expertise views and knowledge on urban forestry in the two-day conference. The IUFC was arranged in three sessions each with in-depth discussion of a key topic, namely ‘Green Cities’, ‘Resilient Landscape’ and ‘Tree Care’.
The GLTM Section of the DEVB has laid a solid foundation for the urban forestry work in Hong Kong since its establishment. However, we still have a lot to learn as urban forestry involves a wide spectrum of topics, and specialised fields of knowledge are required in tree management and maintenance practices. The IUFC aims to help local industry practitioners gain experience and broaden their horizons through exchanges with international experts to share their wisdom on how we could address challenges, and seize the opportunities, of urban greening in a high-density environment.
The speakers come from different disciplines, including urban forestry and ecological experts, arboriculture and horticulture academics, landscape architects, planners, engineers and researchers in technology.
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SESSION 1: GREEN CITIES
SESSION 2: RESILIENT LANDSCAPE
In the session of ‘Green Cities’, the experts from the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (Mr Simone BORELLI), the Bureau of Forestry and Landscaping of Guangzhou Municipality (Dr WU Min), the New York City Department of Parks and Recreation (Ms Jennifer GREENFELD), and the Urban Forest Research Group in the United Kingdom (Dr Kieron DOICK) as well as the scholars locally (Professor C.Y. JIM) and from the National University of Singapore (Dr TAN Puay Yok), shared their experience of implementing urban greening and the relevant academic study results.
While the session of ‘Resilient Landscape’ considered how to develop an urban forest to prepare for the changes in climate, ecology and the social environment, thereby enhancing the liveability and resilience of a city. We have scholar from the Urban Forestry University of British Columbia, Canada (Professor Cecil C. KONIJNENDIJK), immediate Past President of the International Federation of Landscape Architects - Asia-Pacific region (Mr Damian TANG), representative of The Hong Kong Institute of Landscape Architects (HKILA) (Mr Paul CHAN), and representatives of the Planning Department (Ms Vivian LAI), the Drainage Services Department (Ir Richard LEUNG), and the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department (Dr Jackie YIP) of the HKSAR Government, giving presentations to us. We are glad to have Professor Leslie CHEN, being the moderator of the panel discussion in this session, leading a fruitful dialogue with the speakers and delegates on how to enhance landscape resilience locally, while at the same time working towards sustainability at a global scale.
Group photo of speakers of Green Cities session Photo shows (from left to right) Dr TAN Puay Yok; Ms Jennifer GREENFELD; Mr Simone BORELLI; Dr Kieron DOICK; and Prof C.Y. JIM
Panel Discussion - Prof Leslie CHEN, past chairman of the Landscape Architects Registration Board, moderates the panel discussion of Resilient Landscape for idea and knowledge exchange among speakers and participants. Photo shows (from left to right) Ir Richard WM LEUNG; Dr Jackie YIP; Prof Cecil C. KONIJNENDIJK; Prof Leslie CHEN; Mr Damian TANG; and Mr Paul CHAN
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FIELD TRIP AND EXCHANGE WITH LOCAL STUDENTS
SESSION 3: TREE CARE In the session of ‘Tree Care’, the ISA Board Certified Master Arborist in the United States (Mr Kevin ECKERT) and the Head of the German Association for Arboriculture in Germany (Mr Bodo SEIGERT), the scholars locally (Sr Dr WONG Man Sing, Charles) and from The University of Melbourne in Australia (Dr Gregory MOORE), the Myerscough College in the United Kingdom (Dr Duncan SLATER), research engineer (Dr Ken JAMES), as well as representatives of the Highways Department (Ms Kathy NG) and the Architectural Services Department (Mr Tony MUI) of the HKSAR Government, shared their insights and experience on the management and maintenance of urban forests. We are also glad to have experienced arborist Mr Guy WATSON as the moderator of the panel discussion in this last session to connect the speakers and delegates with global and local tree care experience together.
Panel Discussion – Mr Guy WATSON, experienced tree expert, moderates the panel discussion of Tree Care for idea and knowledge exchange among speakers and participants. Photo shows (from left to right) Mr Tony MUI; Ms Kathy NG; Dr Gregory MOORE; Mr Guy WATSON; Dr Duncan SLATER; Mr Bodo SIEGERT; Dr Ken JAMES; Mr Kevin ECKERT; and Sr Dr WONG Man Sing, Charles
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The conference arranged a public field session to the Victoria Park, during which experienced arborists explained how proper tree maintenance practices could reduce damages to trees under inclement weather. Several overseas speakers also interacted with more than 120 local tertiary students in the disciplines of landscape architecture, arboriculture and horticulture to discuss how to achieve sustainable urban forestry within a high-density city environment. Besides, some overseas experts conducted site visits to learn about Hong Kong’s development in the areas of “Rivers in the City”, “Management of Stonewall Trees” and “Skyrise Greenery”.
Overseas tree experts, local academics and industry practitioners go to the Victoria Park to understand our urban trees on site.
More than 120 local tertiary students meet and share views with four overseas professors, on how to achieve the sustainable urban forestry within a high-density city environment.
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FEATURE Proper planning and development of urban forestry work has never been easy in Hong Kong where it is densely populated. The IUFC is not meant to be a single event, but to connect with like minds in the pursuit of a sustainable, green and liveable urban environment, and we look forward to the continued support from industry stakeholders for the sustainable development of urban forestry in Hong Kong.
Professor WANG Yu-Hsing from The HKUST shares his academic research findings with the delegates on biomechanical responses involved in the tree failure process.
Colleagues of the Drainage Services Department brief the overseas experts on the Kai Tak River Improvement Works for their understanding of Hong Kong’s work on developing “Rivers in the City”.
Group photograph taken at Tai Kwun on the Opening Day of the IUFC.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Special thanks to THEi in co-organising the IUFC with the DEVB, and to HKILA for being one of the supporting organisations. The two-day conference was successfully completed with over 600 participants, in which HKILA members was one of the major groups of participants. The high attendance of the conference would not be possible without your support. If you have attended the IUFC, please be reminded that the IUFC qualifies for CPD points. You may also wish to visit our website to view the uploaded photos, presentation materials, etc. of the inaugural IUFC, at “https://www.greening.gov.hk/hk2020iufc/en/resource_centre.html”.
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HKILA UPDATES
UPDATES OF TECHNICAL CIRCULARS AND PRACTICE NOTES There are two Technical Circulars issued by Works Branch of Development Bureau, highly relevant to landscape architectural practice earlier this year, including: •
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Technical Circular (Works) No. 4/2020 - Tree Preservation on 26 February 2020. This Circular takes effect on 1 April 2020 and supersedes DEVB TC(W) No. 7/2015 for TPRPs initiated on or after the effective date of this Circular. For details, please visit at https://www.devb. gov.hk/filemanager/technicalcirculars/en/upload/372/1/ C-2020-04-01.pdf Technical Circular (Works) No. 5/2020 - Registration and Preservation of Old and Valuable Trees on 26 February 2020. This Circular takes effect on 1 April 2020 and supersedes ETWB TC(W) No. 29/2004. For details, please visit at https://www.devb.gov.hk/filemanager/ technicalcirculars/en/upload/373/1/C-2020-05-01.pdf
Lands Department promulgated below Practice Notes which could be viewed at https://www.landsd.gov.hk/en/legco/lpn.htm •
Lands Administration Office Practice Note No. 1/2020 - Compliance of Landscape Clause under Lease on 13 January 2020. LAO PN No. 6/2003 is hereby superseded.
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Lands Administration Office Practice Note No. 2/2020 - Tree Preservation and Removal Proposal for Building Development in Private Projects Compliance of Tree Preservation Clause under Lease on 13 January 2020. LAO PN No. 7/2007 and No. 7/2007A are hereby superseded.
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Lands Administration Office Practice Note No. 3/2020 - Design, Disposition and Height (DDH) Clause under Leases on 27 April 2020. The measures will take immediate effect and supersede LAO PN No. 3/2014.
Job Vacancy l 職位空缺 (AD)
DEVELOPMENT BUREAU (WORKS BRANCH) (Civil Service Vacancies) (1)
Landscape Architect
(2)
Assistant Landscape Architect
Salary: Master Pay Scale Point 30 (HK$ 64,270 per month) to Master Pay Scale Point 44 (HK$ 110,170 per month) Salary: Master Pay Scale Point 18 (HK$ 36,765 per month) to Master Pay Scale Point 27 (HK$ 55,995 per month) Closing Date for Application: 11 June 2020 (6:00 p.m.) Tel. Enquiry: +852 3509 7689 Please visit GovHK at http://www.gov.hk or the Development Bureau’s website at http://www.devb.gov.hk or download “Government Vacancies” Mobile Application at Google Play/Apple App Store for information about the post.
發展局 ( 工務科 ) ( 公務員職位空缺 ) (1)
園境師
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助理園境師
薪酬：總薪級表第 30 點 ( 每月港幣 64,270 元 ) 至總薪級表第 44 點 ( 每月港幣 110,170 元 ) 薪酬：總薪級表第 18 點 ( 每月港幣 36,765 元 ) 至總薪級表第 27 點 ( 每月港幣 55,995 元 ) 截止申請日期：二零二零年六月十一日 ( 下午六時正 ) 查詢電話：+852 3509 7689 請瀏覽香港政府一站通 (http://www.gov.hk) 或發展局網站 (http://www.devb.gov.hk) 查閱職位資料或 於 Google Play/Apple App Store 下載「政府職位空缺」流動應用程式查閱職位資料。 香港園境師學會
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HKILA UPDATES
SONG PRODUCTION -《疫境同行》《抗疫同舟》 TO SUPPORT THE COMMUNITY
Our president Iris Hoi, together with the HKIE President Ringo Chu, HKIA President Felix Li, HKIS President Winnie Shiu, HKIP council member Michelle Yuen and other professional institutes joined hands on 3 March and recorded a song 疫境同行 at TVB. The song is based on the melody by “ 陪 著 你 走 ”. From this song new lyrics had been added. Active support and collaboration were provided by TVB The Voice Entertainment Group Limited and we the recreational karaoke singers were starstruck when given the chance to sign the new song with singers Pakho Chau 周栢豪 , Hana 菊梓喬 , Jinny Ng 吳若希 , Shiga Lin 連詩雅 etc. COVID-19 has affected every facet of the community. This song reinforces our belief that unity and collaboration is the only means to overcome adversity. You may visit link below for the song, https:// www.youtube.com/watch?v=_KJ5znRjhB0
Lyric of 《疫境同行》 朋友 誰叫你一個承受 來讓我分擔你祈求 堅持 終於一天可走到出口 朋友 全靠你不計時候 還奉上關心與逗留 不眠 堅守勇氣服務百萬人 從未放手 七百萬人來造就 對抗惡疾全力前行 每一雙暖的手 同心 衝破疫情能實現 我信蓋著前路密雲 終會一天減退 交給我 誰叫你一個承受 來讓我分擔你祈求 堅持 終於一天可走到出口 靠著你 全靠你不計時候 還奉上關心與逗留 不眠 堅守勇氣盡力守護人 從未放手 七百萬人來造就 對抗惡疾全力前行 每一雙暖的手 同心 衝破疫情和考驗 我信蓋著前路密雲 終會一天減退
Iris has also recorded another anti-epidemic song 抗 疫 同 舟 , together with the Secretary for Development, Mr WONG Wai-lun, Michael, JP, Permanent Secretary for Development (Works), Mr. LAM Sai Hung, JP, Director of CEDD, Mr. LAU Chun Kit, Ricky, JP and representatives from the public sectors and construction industry. The song is available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bAHrlCMxVds
朋友 全靠你補救遺漏 憑著愛保守百萬人 包容 堅守崗位伸出你的手 不放 Lyric of 《抗疫同舟》 掌聲帶鼓舞 抗疫腳步決不停止 繼續接下去 帶着動力負托使命 求全力 共並肩 試煉時 同心抗疫 一起去面對 再度再度撐起香港 同舟共濟 獻我的心意 愛是無量 期望建立互信關懷 逆境中相扶靠 齊來共抗疫前行 乘急風裏 靠臂彎堅決 破浪無懼 全賴勇氣繼續堅持 在每刻 兩心相勉 齊衝刺 疫過後繁榮 再添新氣 齊來一起去衝 一起打氣 懷着一心 一意信念 一起去想 一起解決 面 對天天變幻挑戰
source: CIC Channel
無私奉獻 載我的心意 愛是無限 期望你我守望未來 共並肩 兩手相 扣 同一心 共向步前行 山峰再過
MASK DONATION To offer some relief to the needy in the hard times of COVID-19, HKILA is pleased to donate the 8000 masks from The Hong Kong Chinese Importers’ & Exporters’ Association to the charity Hong Kong Federation of the Blind. 09 | Lpod - issue 32
齊來一起去衝 一起挣扎 懷着一心 一意信念 一起去想 一起解決 面 對天天變幻挑戰 同舟共濟 載我的心意 愛是無量 期望你我守望未來 共並肩 兩手相 扣 同一心 共抗疫前行 山峰再過 關愛香港 source: hkfb
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CPD EVENTS AND REPORTS
LETTING AND ADMINISTRATION OF LANDSCAPE WORKS CONTRACTS by Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC)
Landscape architects play an important role in the letting and administration of landscape works contracts, with key duties including drawing up tender documents, conducting tender assessment and certifying payments. Past ICAC cases had shown that the letting and administration of works contract is vulnerable to corruption. To raise
CASE 1 – CONTRACT LETTING Company ABC was the sole agent for the supply of “Brand X” landscape materials in Hong Kong. Two partners of the Company paid over $200,000 to a landscape architect of a public body for him to specify the use of “Brand X” materials in the tender documents of a number of landscape improvement works projects. The two partners and the landscape architect were subsequently convicted of the offence of offering advantages to public servants/accepting advantages, in breach of section 4 of the Prevention of Bribery Ordinance (POBO) (Cap. 201). CORRUPTION RISKS • The case illustrates that colluded project staff may i
set biased/over-restrictive specifications for particular materials in tender exercises in order to favour particular supplier(s). Such arrangement is tantamount to “designating” the supplier in the contract. Besides, there are also risks of setting unreasonable tender requirements to create hurdles to most contractors in order to favour the colluded one. For instance, the tender document specifies that a tenderer must have recently completed a project of substantial contract sum which is disproportionate to the contract value of the tender, or experience of a peculiar (yet not essential) nature which most contractors may not have.
professionals’ awareness so as to avoid falling prey to corrupt or fraudulent practices, the following two case studies showcase some common corruption pitfalls and provide suggestions on how to prevent corruption and malpractices.
malpractice, he offered bribes (gifts, advantages) to sweeten a consultant staff hoping that he could then help to turn a blind eye to the substandard works. In another project, the works were behind schedule and delay was anticipated. To avoid possible liquidated damages, he similarly offered bribes to a landscape architect, hoping that he could relax his works completion certification earlier. John was found guilty of offence under section 9 of POBO. CORRUPTION RISKS • i Compromised staff may accept advantages from colluded contractors in return for favouring a contractor in the contract administration duties, such as lax in site supervision, accelerating payment or paying for works not done, accepting inferior materials and substandard works, premature certification of works completion and favoritism in claims assessment and processing. Compromised project staff could also abuse by exercising undue discretion in project decisions. SAFEGUARDS AND BEST PRACTICES
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Specify the time limits for processing of payment applications and making payments to the contractors, and monitor compliance by supervisory checks and audits.
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Lay down guidelines for making payments to contractors (e.g. make interim payments monthly based on works progress, milestone payments based on contract payment schedule).
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Require the contractor to provide detailed breakdown and supporting documents together with his payment applications.
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Define clearly the works to be completed for the certification of contract completion.
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Require the staff to certify contract completion according to contract provisions and provide supporting documents (e.g. site photos illustrating completion of works).
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Supervisory checks on materials approval and site supervision works.
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Subject contract administration duties to technical auditing.
SAFEGUARDS AND BEST PRACTICES
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Avoid designating a supplier or using restrictive specifications for landscape materials as far as practicable.
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If unavoidable, set up a panel to examine the reasons and approve the designation of suppliers/specified materials/specific specifications if justified, and include the term “or equivalent” after the brand name in the specifications to cater for other suitable options proposed by tenderers.
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Set out tender requirements based on project needs, in particular those mandatory requirements, and subject the tender documents to senior management’s endorsement/ approval before issue.
CASE 2 – CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION John is the proprietor of XYZ Company, a contractor responsible for undertaking hard and soft landscaping works in several private works projects. To cut cost, he had used inferior soil materials in the works. To facilitate the
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FURTHER ADVICE For further information, please visit the website of the Corruption Prevention Advisory Service at https://cpas.icac.hk for the Best Practice Checklists on Letting and Administration of Works Contracts.
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CPD EVENTS AND REPORTS
LA PROFESSIONAL ENRICHMENT SHARING by Kate LAU, HKILA CPD Committee 2019/20 Chairperson
Professional Enrichment Sharing Session was co-hosted by Development Bureau and HKILA in the morning of 18 January 2020. We are very honored to have two guests Mr. Damian Tang from Singapore and Dr. Gregory Moore from Australia to share with us their insights on resilient landscapes, biophilic city, tree management and economic value of urban vegetation.
Dr. Gregory Moore shared with us 2 topics. The first topic was on street tree planting and establishment; the second topic was an in-depth investigation on economic values of trees. Dr. Moore highlighted the importance of definition of “Establishment” and the way to scientifically test the establishment of a tree. He also shared with us technical aspects on adaptive management and maintenance of street trees and highlighted a few keys to success - good quality stock, good root zone, formative pruning, mulching, tree inspection and so on.
Dr. Gregory Moore Street Tree Planting, Establishment and Success; and The Economic Value of Urban Vegetation
Ms. Iris Hoi, President of HKILA
Ms. Vina Wong, Head of Greening and Landscape Office, Development Bureau
Mr. Damian Tang gave us an overview of Singapore’s government policies and programmes which provided incentives to integrate greenery in developments in such a dense city. He emphasised on how future city should be a fully integrated system - a biophilic city seeking for naturebased solutions. Facing global issues of flooding, storm and sea level rising, Singapore took a strategic move to adopt a biophilic city approach in a comprehensive manner with 14 biophilic design principles in areas ranging from city planning, ecological planning, blue-green infrastructure, to public education and playground design. Damian shared with us in details some projects he did on waterbodies and waterways rejuvenation, giving us a glimpse on the role of landscapes within a larger resilience framework.
Dr. Moore then moved on to discuss the value of trees beyond aesthetics by quantifying economic benefits the society can get from planting trees. He used diverse types of money saving examples, from health care costs, electricity bills, carbon costs, to municipal expenditures on repaving worn out bituminous surface due to long exposure to sunlight where there is no tree shade. By scientifically qualifying the benefits in terms of money, we could really see the gross benefit in tables and figures, giving us a fresh perspective on landscape and tree planting.
Panel discussion
Co-organizer: Development Bureau, and HKILA
Mr. Damian Tang Resilient Landscapes of a Biophilic City, Singapore
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Speakers:
Mr. Damian Tang Immediate Past President of IFLA, APR Dr. Gregory Moore Senior Research Associate, University of Melbourne, Australia
Date:
18 January 2020
CPD details: Activity type 3 l Level 2 l 3 CPD points
Hong Kong Institute of Landscape Architects
CPD EVENTS AND REPORTS
DISCUSSION FORUM ON
LANTAU TOMORROW VISION FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS
by HKILA CPD Committee
Mr. Barry Wilson Futureproofing Urban Development for a Turbulent World
Mr. K W Ng Challenges and Opportunities of Kau Yi Chau Artificial Islands, Lung Kwu Tan Reclamation and Tuen Mun West Development
Conceptual Development and Strategic Transport Plan [source: CEDD]
This discussion forum aimed at sharing and seeking the views of HKILA Members on the Government’s concepts and principles for Lantau Tomorrow Vision, in particular the challenges and opportunities of the proposed Kau Yi Chau Artificial Islands, Lung Kwu Tan reclamation and Tuen Mun
West development, and how these projects will benefit our future generations. It was also intended to tap the participants’ suggestions on how professional landscape architects could be engaged in different processes of the projects.
Co-organizer: Civil Engineering and Development Department
Mr. K W Ng Planning Department CTP / SP Mr. Barry Wilson Vice President, the Hong Kong Institute of Urban Design Adjunct Assistant Professor, the University of Hong Kong
Date:
21 January 2020
Speakers:
CPD details: Activity type 3 l Level 2 l 2 CPD points
The Secretary for Development, Mr WONG Wai-lun, Michael, shared his view with HKILA Members on the discussion forum moderated by HKILA President, Ms. Iris Hoi
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CPD EVENTS AND REPORTS
CPD EVENTS by HKILA CPD Committee
We wish you good health and great fortune in the new institute year amidst this difficult situation with outbreak of Coronavirus. As you may be aware, the need for social distancing may continue, posing challenges in organising CPD event this year. We also received reports from members that some CPD events were cancelled in the last institute year.
In avoidance of doubt, short courses leading to qualification or certification are Level 1 activity with 2 points per contact hour. Short courses without certificate are Level 2 activity with 1 point per contact hour. Watching online lectures and self-paced learning from online materials are Level 3 activity with 0.5 points per contact hour.
While Continuing Professional Development is an essential part of professional culture of all landscape architects, we consider this to be a special circumstance. If members are not able to complete the required 12 CPD points last year, outstanding CPD points can be completed in this coming year in additional to the required points.
For members reference, we have organised some potential materials relevant to our industry. However, this list is not exhaustive, and members are encouraged to explore other alternatives. If in doubt, members may contact HKILA to confirm on validity of individual course they intend to take as CPD training.
In view that the number of CPD events available may be affected this coming year, we encourage members to explore other online and offline learning opportunities.
In times like this, it would be a good chance for us to rethink as landscape architects on our built environment and its vulnerability in pandemic. We would like to recommend an open access reading list on Pandemic Urbanism - Praxis in the Time of Covid-19, a collective effort of PhD and Masters students in the Urban Planning program at the Graduate School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation at Columbia University.
There are a wide range of online courses offered by worldclass universities, from landscape and city design, sustainable urbanism, architecture, smart city and infrastructure, to technical training on BIM and Revit. Some of these courses are available for free and can be self-paced. Some universities also have their regular public lectures recorded and published on Youtube. Members are encouraged to search for resources suiting their development needs.
Stay safe and we look forward to seeing you in the next CPD event.
Online CPD Events Online Lecture Series
Online Courses - www.coursera.org
Harvard GSD www.youtube.com/channel/UCcA1don221rKq1EmbvQB27g
Greening the Economy: Sustainable Cities www.coursera.org/learn/gte-sustainable-cities
AA School of Architecture www.youtube.com/user/AASchoolArchitecture
A Business Approach to Sustainable Landscape Restoration www.coursera.org/learn/landscape-restoration-sustainable-development
Melbourne School of Design www.youtube.com/channel/UCwyU1ff1X3eedNUU_OiIA0A
Asian Environmental Humanities: Landscapes in Transition www.coursera.org/learn/asian-environmental-humanities The Age of Sustainable Development www.coursera.org/learn/sustainable-development
Online Courses - www.edx.org Landscape Ecology www.edx.org/course/landscape-ecology Sustainability in Architecture: An Interdisciplinary Introduction www.edx.org/course/sustainability-in-architecture-an-interdisciplinar Smart Cities www.edx.org/course/smart-cities
Urban Nature: Connecting Cities, Nature and Innovation https://www.coursera.org/learn/urban-nature Construction Project Management www.coursera.org/learn/construction-project-management 3D Models for Virtual Reality www.coursera.org/learn/3d-models-virtual-reality
Nature Based Metropolitan Solutions www.edx.org/course/nature-based-metropolitan-solutions
Autodesk Certified Professional: Revit for Architectural Design Exam Prep www.coursera.org/learn/autodesk-revit-architectural-design
Co-Creating Sustainable Cities www.edx.org/course/co-creating-sustainable-cities
Geographical Information Systems www.coursera.org/learn/gis-1
Urban Water - Innovations for Environmental Sustainability www.edx.org/course/urban-water-innovations-for-environmental-sustaina The Search for Vernacular Architecture of Asia www.edx.org/course/the-search-for-vernacular-architecture-of-asia-par
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Pandemic Urbanism - Praxis in the Time of Covid-19 https://docs.google.com/document/d/1EK9MSBySLHLk9aqADj2k3i 5Z7RD-fKpLdAVplKBFw8w/edit
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APPLICATION OF LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE TO THE
REHABILITATION OF QUARRY IN HONG KONG AND AN OVERSEAS CASE STUDY by Mr. Lee Wing Hang , Ir Dr. Yiu-Hung Yau reviewed by Dr. Fung Man Kam Leo, Ir Chan Pang
Abstract Background: The objective of this study is to explore the application of landscape architecture in quarries via a case study. The findings of our imitations in this study could have significant positive implications to inspire readers to more comprehensive thoughts and inspirations. Methodology: Desktop research is preliminarily adopted. Two case studies (Shek O Quarry in Hong Kong and Serra da Arrabida Natural Park in Portugal) have been selected. Findings: There are perceptible benefits from Shek O Quarry and Serra da Arrabida Natural Park on the use of landscaping in quarry. Benefits include the creation of diversity in ecology, vegetation, landscape visual impacts and the nesting areas that have been created. The disbenefits include immeasurable results of negative environmental impacts and high initial costs. Conclusion: Based on the research undertaken, it can be ascertained that the benefits of using landscaping in quarry outnumber the disbenefits. This can be perceived through the two case study analyses. Keywords: landscape architecture, rehabilitation of quarry, quarry
INTRODUCTION Landscaping is delineated as any activity that alters the perceptible features of an expanse of land. The application of landscape in quarry rehabilitation is of great importance as there will be significant impacts on the environment [1]. There are, however, numerous disbenefits of employing landscape in quarry rehabilitation. This is linked to the aspect of adverse ecological impacts since there would continue to be extensive negative implications on the habitats of flora and fauna, deterioration of water quality, spoiled erosion in addition to the loss of land. In the long run, it will also result in greater costs incurred in the rehabilitation and reclamation of such land [2]. On the other hand, however, the use of landscape in quarry rehabilitation does generate numerous benefits. To begin with, it signifies a sustainable fiscal model for quarrying that facilitates, in an assimilated manner, the rehabilitation of the site in a way that is cost-effective. The use of landscape efficaciously amalgamates the landform with the beautiful adjoining and surrounding landscape and improves ecological habitats and generates an engineered side for land uses in the future. As of now, there are limited studies in Hong Kong regarding the application of landscape in quarry rehabilitation. Therefore, there is a need for a relevant study to explore the application of landscape in quarry rehabilitation via local and overseas empirical cases. The objective of this study is to find out whether landscaping is an ideal approach to apply to quarry rehabilitation. This study could have significant positive implications to inspire readers to more comprehensive thought as they will be inspired from the oversea quarry rehabilitation of our imitations.
LITERATURE REVIEW More often than not, quarry rehabilitation projects take into account large-scale remodeling of the topography. Within the process of quarry rehabilitation as a whole, appropriate kinds 15 | Lpod - issue 32
of plants are selected and massively planted on slopes in order to accomplish the objective of the compatibility of the quarries to the nearby green environment [3]. Disbenefits of using landscape in quarrying involve high initial costs and immeasurable results of negative environmental impacts. The use of landscape to facilitate integration with surrounding areas through the restringing of the natural floristic conformation of the area and the use of native flora species is quite costly [2]. On the other hand, however, the benefits of using landscape in quarrying include diversity of ecology created, a decrease in carbon dioxide and the creation of visual impacts. Through landscaping the scenic quality is deemed to have improved with progressively more diversity of vegetation patterns and also topographic ruggedness. In addition, the landscaped parts are designed to minimize the usage of water and also to facilitate visual impacts [4]. It can be perceived that the benefits of using landscape in quarry for rehabilitation will outnumber the disbenefits.
METHODOLOGY Desktop research has been adopted for this study. The research study collects existent relevant documents and related information from various sources [5]. Efforts have been made to ensure that the collections are based on the best available information that is impartial. Data and information have been collected in three steps. The first step is the selection criteria. Relevant documents and related information are selected in relation to the application of landscape to quarry rehabilitation. The second step concerns the language. All documents and information are in English only. The third step analyses the sources and relevant documents that have been collected. A considerable amount of documents and cases have been collected and identified as useful sources. However, sources without systematical analysis in relation to the objective of this study will be considered meaningless.
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MEMBERS' CORNER From documents and information review, a local case and an oversea one (Shek O Quarry in Hong Kong and Serra da Arrabida Natural Park in Portugal) have been identified and considered suitable to illustrate the application of landscape in quarry rehabilitation.
A CASE STUDY FOR REHABILITATION OF SHEK O QUARRY IN HONG KONG
were excavated in bedrock to avoid landslip (Figure 4). The rationale for this rehabilitation is to generate a landscape that can evolve into a sort of progressive ecological community found on the surrounding native slopes with the same flora and fauna. The rehabilitation of Shek O quarry has exemplified the prospect of taking advantage of natural resources without excessively compromising the natural habitat.
Shek O Quarry is situated on the south-eastern region of Hong Kong Island on the western part of D’Aguila Peninsula adjacent to Shek O County Park. The operations of the quarry began in 1964 (Figure 1) and 16 years later a major alteration on the landform on the western part was created. Thereafter, after consultation with the government, an agreement resulted in a sanctioned landscape master plan (Figure 2) for the Shek O Quarry rehabilitation. The engineering approach is the creation of restored slopes from quarry benches. A scree slope (Figure 3) was placed over blasted rocks scree for the growth of vegetation on a safe slope angle. Stream courses Figure 3. Side view of the formation of scree slope. Retrieved from https://www. concrete.hk/system/files_force/assets/document/hkila_2012_soq4_low_res.pdf
Figure 1. Top-up view of Shek O Quarry where there were no /few trees or plants. Retrieved from https://www.concrete.hk/system/files_force/assets/ document/hkila_2012_soq4_low_res.pdf
Figure 4. Front view of stream courses. Retrieved from https://www.concrete.hk/ system/files_force/assets/document/hkila_2012_soq4_low_res.pdf
Figure 1. Top-up view of Shek O Quarry where there were no /few trees or plants. Retrieved from https://www.concrete.hk/system/files_force/assets/ document/hkila_2012_soq4_low_res.pdf
Figure 2. The project was divided into five phases e.g. Area E (1998), Area B (1999), Area A (1998), Area C 2003) and Area D (2011). Retrieved from https://www.concrete. hk/system/files_force/assets/document/hkila_2012_soq4_low_res.pdf?download=1
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A CASE STUDY OF REHABILITATION AT SERRA DA ARRABIDA NATURAL PARK IN PORTUGAL Quarrying activities, for instance the extraction of limestone, encompass major visual effects and degradation issues due to the depletion of the soil and extensive changes to the original topography. The increasing demands for limestone result in an intensification of quarrying which has significant impacts on the landscapes. In earlier times, quarries were basically abandoned subsequent to extraction. Nonetheless, natural colonisation of disused limestone quarries is sluggish. The time periods involved in the formation of new communities are not deemed acceptable for the purposes of restoration or reclamation. A rehabilitation quarrying project undertaken in another county is the rehabilitation of a limestone quarry within the Serra da Arrabida Natural Park in Portugal [6]. The area has a longstanding tradition of limestone quarrying. This case study delineates the significant benefits of landscape quarrying. The rehabilitation process took a period of 15 years, during which container grown plants were introduced by Portugal’s mining industry in order to recover the floor of the quarry subsequent to the exploitation of the quarry. At the end of the project, there was a comparison of the revegetation of five abandoned platforms successively revegetated over the past 15 years at intervals of three years each [7]. This rehabilitation of the quarry resulted in distinctive plant communities, varying in age as well as cover. This permitted the evaluation of establishment and growth of instigated species in addition to the succession of natural species and stabilization of natural vegetation. There was also an evaluation of soil that added to the formation of different species on the platforms [6]. There are perceptible similar benefits between Shek O Quarry of Hong Kong and Serra da Arrabida Natural Park of Portugal for the use of landscaping in quarry. One of the benefits is the creation of diversity in ecology. For instance, in Serra da Arrabida Natural Park, the rehabilitation resulted in distinctive plant communities and different species of flora and fauna and natural vegetation. The same case can be perceived in Shek O Quarry in the sense that ecological regions and vegetation for nesting areas were created to benefit peregrine falcons.
CONCLUSION The objective of this study explores the application of landscape in quarry rehabilitation in terms of their benefits and disbenefits. The benefits of using landscape in quarry include the diversity of the ecology created, the provision of visual impacts, blending with the surrounding landscape, and the ecological habitats facilitated as well as an engineered location for future uses. Nonetheless, the disbenefits of using landscape in quarry include the issue of immeasurable results and high initial costs. Based on the research undertaken, it can be ascertained that the benefits for using landscape in quarry outnumber the disbenefits. This can be perceived through the case study analysis of the rehabilitation of Shek O Quarry in Hong Kong and that of Serra da Arrabida Natural Park in Portugal.
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REFERENCES [1]
Omosanya, K. O., & Ajibade, O. M. Environmental impact of quarrying on Otere village, Odeda, Southwestern Nigeria. Ozean Journal of Applied Sciences, 4(1), pp. 75-82.
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Corry, R. C., Lafortezza, R., Brown, R. D., Kenny, N., & Robertson, P. J. Using landscape context to guide ecological restoration: an approach for pits and quarries in Ontario. Ecological Restoration, 26(2), pp. 120-127.
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Greening Development Bureau. Landscape Rehabilitation. Retrieved 15 October, 2018 from: https://www.greening.gov.hk/en/ departments_greening_efforts/rehabilitation.html
[4]
Holcim Pty Limited. Lynwood Quarry: Rehabilitation and Landscape Management Plan. Retrieved 16 October, 2018 from: https://www. holcim.com.au/sites/australia/files/documents/EMP02_REHAB.pdf
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Crouch; Sunny Crouch; Matthew Housden (2003). Marketing research for managers; The Marketing Series; Chartered Institute of Marketing. Butterworth-Heinemann. p. 22.
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Villacampa, Y., Brebbia, C. A., Uso, L. J. (2001). Ecosystems and Sustainable Development. New York: WIT Press.
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Correia, O., Clemente, A. S., Correia, A. I., Máguas, C., Carolino, M., Afonso, A. C., & Martins-Louçao, M. A. (2001). Quarry rehabilitation: a case study. Ecosystems and Sustainable Development III (Villacampa Esteve Y., Universidad de Alicante, Spain, Brebbia CA, eds.), United Kingdom and JL. USO, Universitat Jaume I, Spain: Wessex Institute of Technology Press, pp. 31-346
About the Author - LEE Wing-hang Happy Mr. Lee Wing-hang Happy, BMS (HKU), MBA (Leicester U), MSc in Env.Mgt (BU), MSc in Safety Mgt (OU), and member of the Institute of Highway Engineers and the Society of Environmental Engineers, is the principal author of this study. Mr. Lee is currently working as G.M. in Ka Shing Management Consultant Company, interested in pursuing knowledge from a track record of academic publications and extensive working experience. Not only his papers are selected and publicized in various academic conferences and journal vendor e.g. Elsevier, his papers also received different academic awards in competitions e.g. HKIE. Email address: leewinghang881@yahoo.com.hk
About the Co-Author - Ir Dr. Y H YAU Ir Dr. Y H Yau, BEng (South Bank); MSc (Griffith); MEngSt, PhD (Queensland); FHKIE; RPE; CEng; EurIngis, previously was an Assistant Professor/Programme Leader in Environmental Studies and Safety Science, School of Science and Technology. Ir Dr Yau has over 20 years experience in environmental consultancy, pollution control facility design, plant operation, environmental and energy engineering. He is a Fellow of Hong Kong Institution of Engineers, Registered Professional Engineer in chemical engineering, and Chartered Engineer in water and environmental management. His professional knowledge focuses on the applications of chemical engineering to energy and environmental management problems. His research interests include energy and environmental engineering such as energy saving, oil recovery, biodiesel and alternate fuel, air purification and wastewater treatment.
About the Reviewers - Dr. FUNG Man Kam, and Ir CHAN Pang Dr. Fung Man Kam, BMgt, MSc, LLM, DBA (OSH Mgt), ASC, RSA, RSO. Dr. Fung has over 10 years working experience in environmental management and occupational safety management, and is a registered safety auditor and officer. Ir CHAN Pang has over 15 years of experience in environmental management, GHG expertise, Environmental Monitoring and Auditing and process simulation in relation to construction and chemical processes. Hand-on experiences in facilitating effective collaboration among clients, stakeholders, consultants and people in different departments. Providing technical-level support for environmental projects including regulatory applicability, BEAM Plus, EMS and EnMS, etc. Ir Chan is a corporate member in HKIE in chemical, environmental and energy disciplines; he is also a chartered environmentalist from the Society of the Environment, UK.
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VANDUSEN BOTANICAL GARDEN -
USE OF ORNAMENTAL GRASSES by Gap CHUNG
TRIP TO VANDUSEN BOTANICAL GARDEN IN VANCOUVER Many of us have cancelled and postponed our travel plans due to the COVID-19. I would like to share some photos taken at Ornamental Grasses Area of VanDusen Botanical Garden, and show you beauty of grasses. Grasses definitely can be the focal planting element in a landscape project.
Allium Millennium in front of Festuca ‘siskiyou blue’ and Hakonechloa macra ‘Albostriata’.
Ornamental Grasses Area of VanDusen Botanical Garden
Festuca ‘siskiyou blue’
5151 Oak Street Vancouver BC V6M 4H1 Tel: +1 604-257-8666 https://vandusengarden.org/ Re-opened 1st May 2020 with a series of new operational measures
Sporobolus heterolepis
Schizachyrium scoparium ‘The Blues’
Pennisetum alopecuroides ‘Hameln’
xxx yyy zzz layers with different shades of green Fascinating
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Imperata cylindrica ‘Rubra’
Deschampsia cespitosa ‘Goldtau’. Golden Dew
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MORE EXAMPLES IN VANCOUVER...
Fluffy grass-woven carpets on slope - Vancouver Convention Centre
Grasses as screening with seaonal interest,
BOOK RECOMMENDATION GRASSES & SEDGES OF HONG KONG by Professor D.A. Griffiths (Department of Botany, HKU) and published by The Urban Council Hong Kong in 1983.
1618 Quebec St., Vancouver
I highly recommend this book if you are interested in grasses and would like apply grasses for your landscape projects. It provides useful information of more than 100 common wild and cultivated grasses in Hong Kong.
ORNAMENTAL GRASSES IN HONG KONG Awareness of ornamental grasses has increased in Hong Kong landscape field, but the amount of use is still very low when compare with oversea landscape projects. I hope more designers can have a understanding on the merits and beauty of grasses, then come with pioneer projects and positive examples as a promotion of Hong Kong grasses.
About the Author - Gap CHUNG Gap is a Registered Landscape Architect, a Professional Member of the HKILA and landscape architect at public sector. He has a fondness for grasses and wild plants.
Silver wave - wild grass on abandon Kai Tak Runway
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Hong Kong Institute of Landscape Architects
NEWS AND ACTIVITIES
YOUNG LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS' GROUP by Keith HUANG, YLAG 2019/2020 Chairperson The target of 2019-20 for the Young Landscape Architects’ Group (YLAG) was to generate more landscape-related activities. Our group hosted several events for the young members during this term, including Lai Chi Wo village visit (7 July 2019), Rhino-Grasshopper software workshop (2425 August 2019), Harcourt Garden site walk (30 November 2019), Landscape Academic Design Competition (February 2020) and Landscape Academic Exhibition (11-17 April 2020). Thanks to the speakers/hosts at each, the events were a success with many participants benefiting from the assortment of activities provided. To promote the communication of the budding members with greater experience members our committee also arranged a Mentorship Programme. Despite the kick-off meeting being twice delayed in October and November 2019 due to the civil unrest, YLAG committee arranged for the 12 mentor groups to individually meet with the 55 registered buddies. I am confident we will have more mentorship group meets in the upcoming year, once the COVID-19 pandemic permits.
Landscape Academic Design Exhibition 2020 at 7 Mallory Street, Wan Chai
C o n g r a t u l a t i o n s t o t h e w i n n e r s o f LANDSCAPE
ACADEMIC DESIGN COMPETITION 2020: Top 2 of Category A (Bachelor year 1 & 2) CHEUNG Man Huen, Jodie & CHEUNG Tsz Yui, Edelweiss Top 2 of Category B (Bachelor year 3 & 4) LAU Cheuk Ying, Cherry & LO Sheung Miu, Micky Top 2 of Category C (Postgraduate) LIU Rui Xiang, Ray & LI Shiyun Overall Winner LIU Rui Xiang Ray.
Lai Chi Wo village visit
Design Competition winners and supplementary submissions were selected to form the Landscape Academic Exhibition. A total of 26 excellent student works were selected as exhibits. The event highlighted the works of the budding landscape students in the URA venue at Mallory Street, Wanchai. My thanks for the sponsors in supporting the Exhibition and ensuring its success, these were HKILA, LEAPS, THEi and Baguio. Lastly, I thank the dedicated committee members who have worked hard to ensure the success of the YLAG 2019-2020 term. I wish the best to the succeeding committee.
YLAG COMMITTEE (2020/2021) Chairperson Aaron YU Immediate Past Chairperson
Keith HUANG
Vice-Chairperson (External Relations)
Terrence HO
Vice-Chairperson (Events)
Angel WONG
Secretary Cherry LAU Harcourt Garden site walk
With careful consideration of all the submissions received from the landscape schools of Hong Kong, the Landscape Academic Design Competition 2020 jury selected the winners for the 3 categories. On behalf of YLAG committee, I’d like to say a big thanks to everyone for participating. It has been a great pleasure receiving the excellent work and I appreciate your efforts and creativity injected in your submissions.
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Secretary Yanice KWOK Treasurer Heidi LIU Social Relations
Anaïs WONG
Social Relations
Richard TANG
Publications Zikai ZHUANG Publications Outis PANG Sports Ruby WU YLAG Helpers
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LANDSCAPE ACADEMIC DESIGN COMPETITION 2020
TOP 2 OF CATEGORY A (BACHELOR YEAR 1 & 2) MOMENTUM - Motivation Through the Dynamic Landscape
ENCLOSURE - Under the Protection of Venus’s Arm
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Cheung Man Huen, Jodie
CHEUNG Tsz Yui, Edelweiss
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NEWS AND ACTIVITIES
LANDSCAPE ACADEMIC DESIGN COMPETITION 2020
TOP 2 OF CATEGORY B (BACHELOR YEAR 3 & 4) REMAIN THE MEMORY of So Lo Pun
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LAU Cheuk Ying, Cherry
Spontaneous Vegetation Succession in Ecosystem Post-industrial site regeneration: by LO Sheung Miu, Micky RECONSTRUCTION AND CRACKING
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NEWS AND ACTIVITIES
LANDSCAPE ACADEMIC DESIGN COMPETITION 2020
TOP 2 OF CATEGORY C (POSTGRADUATE) THREE MEMORIES AND THE FUTURE - Redefinition of Urban Boundaries by Evolvable Landscapes by LI Shiyun
TOP 2 OF CATEGORY C (POSTGRADUATE) & OVERALL WINNER ENCLOSURE - Under the Protection of Venus’s Arm
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LIU Rui Xiang, Ray
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UPCOMING EVENTS
RETHINKING OUR YARD WASTE MANAGEMENT POLICY AND PRACTICE The first webinar session of seminar series “Finding Our Way Out for Our Urban Forest - The Lessons Learned from The Aftermath After the Super Typhoon” will be held on 6 June 2020 (Saturday). This is a fantastic opportunity for you to learn from the experts, gaining new insights into yard waste management and disposal methods. Please visit https://drive.google. com/file/d/1eQ1uaOm28Xd5GfY2Ohz-APey72jtyX8e/view to view the seminar poster, abstracts of the presentations and speakers’ biographies. Closing The Loop In Greenwaste Management Through Composting and Compost Use by Mr Craig Coker - Principal, Coker Composting and Consulting, U.S.; Senior Editor, BioCycle Magazine U.S. Sustainable Yard Waste Management Prof Chiu Siu Wai - Honorary Senior College Tutor, Chung Chi College, CUHK; Honorary Senior Scientific Officer, Hospital Authority, HK
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Urban Yard Waste 3R Pilot Scheme for Private Housing Estates in Hong Kong by Dr. Caroline Law - Assistant Professor, Faculty of Design & Environment, THEi The webinar is free and open to all. Spaces are limited and will be granted on a first come first served basis. Reserve your webinar seat now at: https://bit. ly/2xFdonK
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Landscape Architects Registration Board LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS REGISTRATION ORDINANCE ‘USE OF TITLE’ Section 29(1) A person whose name does not appear on the register shall not be entitled to describe himself as “landscape architect” or “registered landscape architect” or to use the initials “R.L.A.” after his name. Section 29(3) A person whose name is not on the register may describe himself as a landscape architect if he describes himself by reference to a membership of any body or institute of landscape architects formed outside Hong Kong which description does not imply that he has the right to practise landscape architecture in Hong Kong under the description of landscape architect. Section 30(1) Any person who: •
falsely takes or uses any name, initials, title, addition or description implying that his name is entered in the register;
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not being a registered landscape architect, knowingly permits the use of or uses in connection with his business or profession the description “landscape architect”, “registered landscape architect”, the initials “R.L.A.” or any initials or abbreviations or words intended to cause, or which may reasonably cause, any person to believe that the person using the initials or abbreviations is on the register;
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not being on the register, advertises or represents himself as a registered landscape architect or knowingly permits himself to be so advertised or represented;
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HKILA RECORD (JAN 2020 – APR 2020) EVENTS ATTENDED BY HKILA REPRESENTATIVES Date
Event
Representative(s)
8 Jan 2020 8 Jan 2020
PGBC AGM 2019 and 4th Council meeting 2019-2020 Hong Kong Construction Association 100th Anniversary Celebration Grand Opening (8-Jan-2020)
Kathy Ng, Paul Chan Iris Hoi
9 Jan 2020 13 Jan 2020 15 Jan 2020 15 Jan 2020 16 Jan 2020 16 Jan 2020 18 Jan 2020
廣東省港澳事務辦公室 - 與建築、工程、測量、規劃、園境等專業團體座談
HKIA Annual Dinner
中央人民政府駐香港特別行政區聯絡辦公室 - 新春酒會
Urban Forestry Conference Welcoming Dinner Hong Kong Institute of Chartered Secretaries (HKICS) Annual Dinner Hong Kong 2020 International Urban Forestry Conference - Short Presentatiion Hong Kong 2020 International Urban Forestry Conference LA Professional Enrichment Sharing Adjudication of Greening School Project Award 2019/20 Hong Kong Coalition of Professional Services - AGM HKILA CPD event: Discussion Forum on Lantau Tomorrow Vision for Future Generations
21 Jan 2020 21 Jan 2020 21 Jan 2020 15 Feb 2020 19 Feb 2020
【前海 • 香港青年建築設計比賽】評審日
3 Mar 2020 5 Mar 2020
抗疫歌曲 -“逆境同行”錄音
Meeting with Ir LAM Sai-hung, JP (Permanent Secretary for Development (Works) and Hon Tony Tse Conference Call with Mr. Daniel Cook (UKLI CEO)
2 Apr 2020 3 Apr 2020
Briefing on Public Open Space in Private Development at Area 4 of Former Runway Focus Group Meeting of Consultancy Services on Forecasting the Demand and Supply of Site Supervisory Personnel, Technicians and Professionals (Session 1) HKILA-YLAG Landscape Academic Exhibition YLAG 9th Annual General Meeting BSC and APSEC Meeting in 2020 #2 HKILA 32nd Annual General Meeting (AGM)
11-17 Apr 2020 17 Apr 2020 24 Apr 2020 27 Apr 2020
S.C. Lo Evans Iu Iris Hoi, Kathy Ng, Kate Lau, Gap Chung Iris Hoi Iris Hoi
Joint Sub-Committee on Streamlining Development Control (JSC) 4th Meeting
25 Mar 2020
Iris Hoi Iris Hoi S.C. Lo, Tak Wong, Kady Wong Iris Hoi Bosco So Paul Chan Kate Lau
Iris Hoi Iris Hoi Iris Hoi, S.C. Lo Iris Hoi Paul Chan Keith Huang Iris Hoi
EVENTS HKILA AS SUPPORTING ORGANISATION Date
Event
Organizer(s)
9 Jan 2020 16-17 Jan 2020
HKIBIM 10th Anniversary Conference Hong Kong 2020 International Urban Forestry Conference
H.K. Institute of Building Information Modelling Development Bureau, HKSAR
19 Dec 2019 - 15 Mar 2020
UABBHK2019: 2019 Hong Kong & Shenzhen Bi-City Biennale of Urbanism\Architecture (Hong Kong)
H.K. Institute of Architects Biennale Foundation
CHANGE OF MEMBERSHIP AND NEW MEMBERS from 1 January 2020 to 30 April 2020
New Associate Members G481 G482 G483
G475 G476 G479 G480
KWONG Kin Ming KWONG Terrence Yik Hin TANG Lai Yi WONG Wai Man
G477
Change from Student Members to Associate Members CHEUNG Wai Sum G478 SIN Wai Yin 張慧心
Gd029
KWOK Chung Benny
郭仲
S445 S446
PANG Chun Tat YU Chia Chun
New Student Members S447 彭俊達 賴楚璇 A040
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New Graduate Members Gd030
New Affiliate Members TSIM Jessica Yuen Ting
YUAN Zhe Yi YEUNG Chun Yin YEUNG Ho Yin
袁喆依 楊俊彥 楊浩賢
冼蔚然
PANG Wai King
彭惠琼
MOK Yee Lam
莫倚琳
詹婉婷
Hong Kong Institute of Landscape Architects