Patrick Hing Tat Lau, JP
| Patrick Hing Tat Lau, JP | |
|---|---|
| Born | December 3, 1959 Hong Kong, China[citation needed] |
| 💼 Occupation | Chairman of Earthasia international Holdings limited, Architect, Landscape Designer, etc. |
Patrick Hing Tat Lau, JP (Traditional Chinese: 劉興達; Simplified Chinese: 刘兴达; born December 3, 1959) is the chairman of Earthasia international Holdings limited, district councilor of the Hong Kong Eastern District Council, and a professional urban designer.
Career[edit]
For over 20 years, Patrick Lau, JP has been involved in landscape projects in China, such as Hong Kong Cyberport, Beijing Sanlitun Pleasant Villages, and Tianjin Water City. Projects he had constructed include Penny's Bay Hong Kong Disneyland Resort, Beijing Olympic Aquatic Park, Olympic Village, and the Suzhou Old City revitalization project. Lau is a member of the Harbour-Front Enhancement Committee of the Hong Kong Government and the president of a non-profit organization promoting sustainable built environment known as the Asian Habitat Society. Lau has also been a member of the Steering Committee of the World Urban Campaign of the United Nations Human Settlements Program since 2009. He was elected chairman of the Hong Kong Trees Conservation Association. Lau is also the former president of the Hong Kong Institution of Landscape Architects.
Family[edit]
Patrick Hing Tat Lau, JP is married and has three children: two daughters and one son. He also has five siblings: four sisters and one brother.
Education[edit]
Patrick Lau graduated from the University of Toronto in 1983 with a degree in landscape architecture; he also completed graduate school in 1989 at the University of Hong Kong with a degree in urban design.
Languages[edit]
Hing Tat Lau, JP can speak Cantonese, English, and Mandarin.
Causes[edit]
The latest project in EADG held by Mr. Lau is supporting the new design school known as Peking University.
Professional[edit]
- UK Environment Institute of Architects - 1987
- Master of Landscape University of Hong Kong External Examiner—1994-1996
- President of the Hong Kong Institute of Landscape Architects—1994-1998
- Landscape Architects Registration Board Founder - 1999
- American Land Institute director - 1997
- Hong Kong, President of the Association of Landscape Architects Consultants
Social public position[edit]
- Hong Kong SAR Eastern District Councilor
- Government members of the HEC
- Hong Kong Government Land and Building Advisory Committee
- Community Involvement Committee on Greening the Government members
- Director of the Hong Kong Coalition of Professional Services
- CPPCC members in Wuhan
- President of Asian Association of Residential Environment
- Jiangsu Overseas Friendship Association
- Vice Chairman of Hong Kong Trees Conservation Association
- President of Happy Valley Residents Association
- Yunnan Overseas Friendship Association
- China Habitat Environment Committee experts members
- President of the New Century (Sustainable Development) Association
- Former Vice Chairman, Professional Green Building Council
- Xinhua News Agency Hong Kong Affairs Adviser—1994-1997
- China Youth Committee—2000-2005
- Government of Hong Kong Town Planning Appeal Board
References[edit]
- EADG (Earthasia Design Group)
- Patrick HT Lau’s Website
- Patrick Hiing Tat Lau | Facebook
- Designing Hong Kong E-Newsletter: Sunday, 01 August, 2010
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