CPD Seminar 2024
4th May & 31st August, 2024
Adhering to our mission, the Architects Association of Macao has been committed to promoting the overall professional service level of the Macao construction industry by providing rich and diverse learning opportunities for continual professional development courses to members and the industry. In response to the additions and changes made to relevant construction regulations in Macao in recent years, such as the newly formulation of the “Legal regime for urban construction” and “Technical Regulation on Fire Safety of Buildings and Sites “, etc., AAM has organized a CPD titled “Architecture Continual Professional Development Course - Architectural Design and Regulations” for the first time in 2024.
The course is jointly compiled and taught by Ar. Manuel LAI, AAM BD Vice-President; and Ar. Mimi CHEUNG, AAM Board Member. Both of them have been engaged in architectural design work for many years, are familiar with Macao laws, and have extensive experience in preparing projects of architecture in Macao. The course content deepens students’ understanding and application ability of building regulations through multiple case studies, practical examples and interactive discussions. During the design process, relevant regulations and laws are followed to ensure compliance of the building design, facilitating smooth approval of projects.
At the opening ceremony on May 4, AAM GA President Ar. Ben LEONG and BD President Ar. Christine CHOI respectively delivered welcome speeches, and Ar. Ben LEONG presented certificates of thanks to the two speakers and the supporting organization, Macao University of Science and Technology (represented by Associate Professor ZHENG Jian Yi of the Faculty of Humanities and Arts).
This is a series of courses, consisting of three parts totaling approximately 24 hours. The Part I has been conducted in May and June, the Part II starts on August 31, and the Part III is planned to be launched in October 2024. The first two parts of the course have attracted more than 40 participants to enroll. Depending on the effectiveness and response of this course, AAM will offer relevant courses again at an appropriate time in the future.
15th August, 2024
AAM organized the Webinar “Sustainable Architectural Finishes for Retrofitting Applications”, inviting Application Engineering Specialist Mr. Turis LI and Sales Manager Mr. Ted LEUNG from 3M Hong Kong Limited to be the speakers. The Webinar included two topics. Topic (1): Smart Solution for Energy Saving & Sustainability Proposition – 3M Sun Control Window Film. As one of the passive technologies to reduce energy consumption, the newest constructions and features of different types of sun control window films were illustrated. Topic (2): 3M Solutions in a Development or Renovation Project for Community Wellbeing and Be a Good Neighbor, introduced application examples of various film products for interior and exterior decoration, environmental sustainability, bird friendliness, minimizing damage from typhoon, etc.
13th June, 2024
INHABIT is a unique, multi-disciplinary team of professionals, a collective of experienced architects, designers, engineers and consultants. By integrating various professional fields, seamless interdisciplinary synergies are achieved to create buildings that are more relevant to the present evolving society. AAM invited a group from INHABIT, i.e.: Associate Mr Halie ZHAN, Computational Design Lead Mr. Ho Sung KIM and Senior Sustainability Consultant Mr Leo LI, to give the Webinar “Exploring the Impact of Façade Design and Engineering on Reducing Embodied and Operational Carbon”. They presented on how façade design and engineering can contribute to reducing operational and embodied carbon. They demonstrated opportunities to reduce carbon during stages of planning, design, construction, and maintenance with showcases of examples from project references.
31st May, 2024
The “Architectural doors, Windows and Curtain Wall Design and Application Course” jointly organized by the Labor Affairs Bureau, the Macao Society of Metal Structures and the Architects Association of Macao, and guided by the China Construction Metal Structure Association took place at Seac Pai Van Professional Training Centre of the Labor Affairs Bureau. Representing AAM, BD President Ar. Christine CHOI attended the opening ceremony. Macao is located in a geographical environment of high temperature, humidity and high corrosion, coupled with the increasingly frequent strong typhoons in recent years, especially the impact of Hato and Mangkhut on aluminum windows and curtain walls, the course focuses on the specifications, design, construction and testing of doors, windows and curtain walls in Macao. The course conducts an in-depth discussion on the development status and problems of the aluminum windows and curtain walls, and strengthen the industry’s work on the typhoon-proof design and safety protection of aluminum windows and curtain walls. The course had seven lectures and a total of 18 hours. A number of relevant industry experts from the Mainland were invited as guest speakers, as well as MSMS DB President HO Chi Kin and AAM BD Vice-President Ar. Donna WU served as the hosts. A total of 32 Macao residents signed up for the course. Participants who complete the course and pass the assessment will receive a training certificate jointly issued by the organizer and an attendance certificate issued by the China Construction Metal Structure Association.