Hi everyone,
Welcome to this week's edition of the AAL INNOVATION newsletter. We have two highly practical sessions coming up: one for your career, and one for your creativity.
Whether you are navigating the maze of architectural licensing or looking for a last-minute, tech-savvy Valentine's gift, we have you covered.
๐๏ธ HKIA or RIBA? Choosing Your Path & Using AI to Prep Smarter
A candid walkthrough with Adeline & Anne
When we finished our Masters, we knew we needed experience to get licensedโbut we didn't have the full picture. What we really needed was someone to ask: "How is taking this exam going to actually impact my life?"
Now, with Adeline (RIBA) and Anne (HKIA) running AAL together, we can clearly see how each path shaped our careers. We are hosting a session to give you the clarity we wish we had, plus a demo on how to use AI to supercharge your revision.
What we will cover:
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The Real Impact: How the HKIA vs. RIBA process shapes your thinking, mobility, and professional identity.
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Side-by-Side Comparison: Timelines, commitments, and critical questions to ask yourself.
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AI Study Assistant Demo: How to build a shared "second brain" for your study group to organize notes and past papers.
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When: Tuesday, February 10, 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM HKT
- Ticket: FREE
๐ Espresso Workshop #7: From Pixel to Spatial
Create 3D AR Gifts Instantly
Need a last-minute Valentine's gift? In this "Espresso" session, we are killing the creative bottleneck of complex 3D modeling. We will show you how to turn a simple idea into a floating AR surpriseโno shipping fees or physics required.
You will learn how to:
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Generate festive 3D models (hearts, dragons, ingots) from simple text prompts using tools like Midjourney and Tripo 3D.
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Transform flat images into spinning spatial models.
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Deploy your creation to Augmented Reality (AR) with a simple QR code using MyWebAR.
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When: Wednesday, February 11, 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM HKT
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๐ In Case You Missed It: Highlights
Discussing the AI Prospect with HPA & Farrells
We recently had the privilege of sitting down with the teams at HPA and Farrells. Our discussions focused on the practical "how-to" of implementing AI within established architectural practices. We explored strategies for integrating these new tools into existing workflows, not just as a trend, but as a core driver for future growth and efficiency. It was inspiring to see major firms actively engaging with the AI prospect!
See you at the sessions!
Best regards,
The AAL INOVATION Team
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