AIA Shanghai - Women in Architecture: In Pursuit of Happiness

When: Friday 8 July 2022 @ 07:00 (Eastern US Time)/ 19:00 (Shanghai time)
Where: Wework, 696 Weihai Road Jing'an District Shanghai/ ONLINE
CES Credits - 1.5 LU for AIA Members

Description

The American Institute of Architects Shanghai Chapter will be launching our first ‘Woman in Architecture’ event on Friday, July 8th 2022 at WeWork (696 Weihai Lu). The meaning of happiness has become very skewed amidst the recent Shanghai lockdown. We would argue that happiness is not lost, and the key to finding it is not through social distancing but rather through distance socializing and finding simple sources of joy. The theme of this event is ‘In Pursuit of Happiness’. We have invited some of China’s female leaders to share with us their personal experiences on how they can find happiness amidst the pandemic and what we can do to come stronger after this crisis.

In the post-pandemic era, we face various severe challenges: deteriorating market conditions, reduced productivity, lower economic returns, and increased unemployment.

The lockdown in Shanghai lasts 2-3 months this year, with unpredictable incidents and rumours. This is a time when almost everyone is suffering greater anxiety than ever before, but none of us has stopped our pursuit of happiness. This special historical moment made us think: “What does happiness mean to us?”. As it is known to all, happiness is a necessity that all of us expect to acquire and yearn for. It means a lot to everyone.

Studies found that happiness doesn’t follow success and it’s the other way round. A happy employee can maximize an enterprise’s creativity, productivity, profitability, and social influence. A female filled with happiness can maximize the vitality, motive power and sense of worth of our life, family and work.

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Speaker Bios

Tianle Zhang, Founder of Firefly Studio, Founder of Firefly Retreat, Student Program Director of AIA Shanghai

Tianle has more than 20 years of architectural practice. Prior to joining HOK's Shanghai office in 2009, she has been worked in US for more than 10 years. Since 2016, Tianle began to explore and practice in the field of rural construction. In 2019, Tianle built Firefly retreat, a rural community space, from design to construction. During the same period, Tianle founded Firefly Studio, which dedicates to the design of ideal space in rural area.

May Wei, Principal of CRTKL, Director of Shanghai Office, Woman in Architecture Leader of AIA Shanghai

May Wei is Principal of CRTKL, Director of Shanghai Office, responsible for the plan as a whole and management affairs of the company. May Wei brings CRTKL's global perspective and international experience to China, established a strong local team. With the prospective and innovative experience, she can provide the whole process of customized solutions for client on branding strategy, product development, design implementation and operation. She designed and built landmark project in important city, established long term cooperative relationship with many government and developers. She is also committed to promoting the digital, sustainable design and ESG for CRTKL China, shaping a better world with design.

Chihying Hsieh, Cellist

Chihying graduated from the National Academy of Music in Trossingen, Germany, with a Master of Music in Cello, and a Minor in Chamber and Orchestral Performance. She has extensive performing experience in recitals, orchestra, chamber music, master classes and musical festivals worldwide. Chihying founded the Shanghai Cello Society in 2015 as a teaching studio with a social consciousness.

Umi Lyu, Architect/Curator, RIBA Head of Development, China, 2013 World Architecture Festival Future Architecture Special jury, 2013 Ordine Architetti Roma (OAR) Guest Curator

Umi has worked in New Delhi, India, Rome, Italy, Newcastle, England and London, leading cultural events, exhibitions and academic research in Singapore, Taiwan, Japan, the Netherlands, Switzerland, Spain and other regions. She founded the All Moving Space in 2015, as an artistic mobile building, which was supported by the Special fund of Shanghai Science and Technology Commission. In 2019, as RIBA's first Chinese full-time representative, she took the position of Head of Development, China and established the second overseas office in the world.

AIA Shanghai x AHEC - Fighting Climate Change: Biophilic Environmental Design with Wood

When: Thursday 9 June 2022 @ 07:30 (Eastern US Time)/ 19:30 (Shanghai time)
CES Credits - 1.5 LU/ HSW for AIA Members

Description

The AIA 2030 Commitment encourages architects and interior designers to design and specify materials with carbon reduction in mind. As wood is the most sustainable and versatile building material available, in this program, we will showcase the benefits of specifying wood to fight climate change. Two active practicing architects based in Shanghai, one with an international large practice and another with his private practice, will share with us their individual experiences through case studies that demonstrate specific benefits of wood for new construction, structures, renovation, and interiors, as well as its ability to improve the biophilic environment of their projects.

This is the second of three AIA seminars on the most sustainable building material sponsored by The American Hardwood Export Council during May and June 2022.

Speaker Bios

JAMES LU, RAIC, LEED AP
Principal, Managing Director of Perkins&Will

Born in Taiwan but grew up in Canada, James completed his education and began his career in North America before moving to Shanghai where he has resided for many years. This experience gave him a global perspective and the ability to merge values from Western and Chinese cultures in his work.

Since his school years, James believes that design has the power to transform people's lives and the planet. This belief is shown in his career and projects and is why he is passionate about his work. 

FILIPPO GABBIANI
Founder, Principal Architect of Kokaistudios  

Filippo Gabbiani, born in Venice Italy in 1968, is the co-founder and principal architect of Kokaistudios, an interdisciplinary studio that works at the boundaries of urban regeneration, architecture and interior design.

After graduating from IUAV, moved by his instinctive curiosity for different disciplines and other cultures he worked in several European and North American countries cooperating with prestigious firms of architecture, interior and industrial design before founding Kokaistudios together with Andrea Destefanis in 1999.

Inspired by the traditional vocation of Venitian traders and explorers Kokaistudios project started from Venice and become immediately international opening offices in Denmark, Hong Kong and finally establishing its headquarter in the multicultural global hub of Shanghai in 2002, from where the studio become a renewed award winning practice establishing an international identity with a wide variety of projects around the world.

AIA Shanghai/ NCARB - Paths to USA Architect Licensure

When: Wednesday 27 April 2022 @ 08:00 (Eastern US Time)/ 20:00 (Shanghai time)
CES Credits - Estimated 1.5 LU for AIA Members

Speakers

Harry M. Falconer, Jr., FAIA, NCARB, HonD, Hon. FCARM, Vice President, Experience + Education, NCARB

Patricia Ramallo, AIA, NCARB, CAE, LEED AP BD+C & HOMES, Assistant VP, Innovation, NCARB

Jiayi Hu, BIM Architect, Hangzhou Bimen

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Description

AIA Shanghai│Beijing and the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB) invite you to a live webinar on the process of obtaining a license to practice architecture in a U.S. jurisdiction. We have invited Mr. Harry Falconer, Jr, Vice President in Experience + Education of NCARB, and Ms. Patricia Ramallo, Assistant Vice President in Innovation of NCARB to share with us the Organizational support and how to progress successfully through the Architectural Experience Program® (AXP®) and the expectation of the Architect Registration Examination (ARE®) for students, foreign and non-foreign applicants. Also we have invited Jiayu Hu, BIM Architect of Hangzhou Bimen to talk about her experiences in acquiring her Architect Licensure in China.

Join us for an overview of the licensure process, including the education, experience, and examination requirements. 

Please note this session recording is no longer available. NCARB request that recordings are made available for max. 90 days to avoid out of date information being circulated.

AIA Shanghai - WELL One Hour x AIA: Wellness in Workplace Environments

When: Thursday 14 October 2021 @ 04:30 (Eastern US Time)/ 16:30 (Shanghai time)
Where: The Bund House, 1 Yanan East Road, Shanghai/ ONLINE

CES Credits - 1.5 LU for AIA Members

Description

The American Institute of Architects Shanghai Chapter will be holding our second healthcare event this year with the International Well Building Institute on Thursday 5th August. We have invited senior designers from Gensler and M Moser to talk about wellness in workplaces & architecture, and understand the importance of employee well-being to business productivity and success. 

The event is open to AIA members and the design community. All are welcome to join us. RSVP required, space is limited.

About IWBI

The International WELL Building Institute (IWBI) is leading the movement to promote health and wellness in buildings and communities everywhere. IWBI delivers the cutting-edge WELL Building Standard (WELL) for creating and certifying spaces that advance human health and well-being. WELL sets pathways for accomplishing health-first factors that help every one of us to do our best work and be our best selves by supporting our physical and mental health.

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