The AIBC greatly values the generosity and commitment of our many volunteers. They play a critical role in the organization, and we truly appreciate the countless hours that they dedicate to the Institute.
AIBC Oral Reviewers are a great example of volunteers whose service has a direct impact in shaping the future of the profession and strengthening the architectural community. Oral Reviews are a crucial step in the process for intern architects and Broadly Experienced Applicants seeking to register with the AIBC. Reviewers participate in a three person panel to assess and evaluate a candidate’s ability to understand the practice of architecture and how it is carried out and regulated in B.C. Volunteering as an Oral Reviewer is an ideal way to stay up-to-date on current issues and help others become future registered architects.
In 2017, four rounds of Oral Reviews were held in February, June, July and October for a total of 10 evenings, accommodating a record of 88 Intern Architects AIBC and Broadly Experienced Applicant candidates. There were 51 Oral Reviewers who assisted with the process, many of whom attended all four rounds, resulting in 122 evenings volunteered!
The AIBC would like to extend a special thank you to all of those who volunteered as an Oral Reviewer in 2017:
Stefan Aepli
Pawel Balas
Paul Becker
Amela Brudar
Elena Chernyshov
Larry Cook
Jesenka Curak
David Echaiz-McGrath
James Emery
John Etcher
Michelle Fenton
Gary Fields
Kate Gerson
Naomi Gross
Karl Gustavson
Andrea Hajdo-Forbes
Michael Henderson
Michael Hickman
Simon Ho
Annerieke van Hoek
Russell Hollingsworth
Brett Hotson
Baldwin Hum
Zora Katic
Scott Kemp
Paul Kernan
Orest Klufas
Tiphaine Maisonneuve
Laura May
Brent North
Oberto Oberti
Mehrdad Parsad
Garth Ramsey
Bill Reid
Gord Richards
Sean Rodrigues
Sean Ruthen
Patrick Schilling
Karen Smith
Gus Spanos
Nancy Stern
Scott Swift
Bassem Tawfik
Sig Toews
Linda Valter
Ivan Velikov
Doug Watts
Barry Weih
Lynne Werker
Patrick Yue
Jiang Zhu
There were also many new and returning Observers who assisted with the 2017 Oral Review. We would like to thank them as well for their service and valued contributions throughout the year.
Learn more about the Oral Reviews and how you can get involved.