Architectural Institute of British Columbia
AIBC Governance Session Registration is now open for the 2022 AIBC Governance session. This online event is complimentary and is open to all AIBC registrants and current volunteers. The AIBC Governance session provides registrants with an overview of the Institute’s governance, the role of the regulator, and fiduciary responsibilities. The session is designed for those… Read more
The Spring 2022 CP Update Seminar, jointly presented by the AIBC and the Engineers and Geoscientists of BC (EGBC), is taking place on June 3, 2022 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. It will include updates from the Building and Safety Standards Branch on the BCBC and NBC 2020, AIBC and EGBC on the revised… Read more
Update to the Guide to the Letters of Assurance This webinar is a joint presentation by the Architectural Institute of BC and Engineers and Geoscientists BC, and supported by the Building and Safety Standards Branch. The presentation will provide a high-level overview of the Guide to the Letters of Assurance in the BC Building Code 2018 and Vancouver… Read more
Mark your calendars: the AIBC is hosting the Post-Disaster Building Assessment (PDBA) Training Workshop virtually on April 13 and 20, 2023. AIBC registrants, architectural students and those with building construction expertise who are interested in participating in Post-Disaster Building Assessment are required to take training that aligns with the provincial and international protocols and standards.… Read more
Hands-on Training with the Digital Signature Software Tool for AIBC Licensed Professionals is part of the Summer 2023 Professional Development Series. One of the key challenges of a successful digital transformation is the ability to manage the workflow of documents and understand how the technology and standards function. This advanced session is designed for digital… Read more
Space Syntax in Urban Design and Architecture is part of the Summer 2023 Professional Development Series. The presentation will provide an overview of the origin, history and application of space syntax methodology and praxis in a day-to-day consultancy context. It will include an introduction describing key theory and principles, followed by international case studies at… Read more
Merrick Architecture will detail their successful collaboration as Local Collaborating Architect with Kengo Kuma as Temporary Licensee (Architect) in realizing the 1568 Alberni project, covering the collaboration between the two parties and giving the background and execution of some of the detailing of this iconic building. Date: Wednesday, August 16, 2023 Time: 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.… Read more
Mass timber is part of an emerging worldwide construction shift towards offsite construction with low embodied carbon materials and is expected to be a significant share of future construction in B.C. Prefabricated buildings made from sustainably sourced timber can generate a triple win of low-carbon buildings, secure jobs in small and big towns and a sustainable… Read more
2024 Certified Professional and Advanced Code Knowledge Courses The 2024 Certified Professional (CP) Course and the Advanced Code Knowledge (ACK) courses are based on the new 2023 BC Building Code, which is expected to be implemented in December 2023, and the 2019 Vancouver Building By-law. Both courses will be conducted online, with the CP Exams taking… Read more
The AIBC Governance Session provides Registrants with an overview of the Institute’s governance, the role of the regulator, and fiduciary responsibilities. The session is designed for those interested in putting their name forward for the AIBC Board in 2024 or future years, as well as current AIBC volunteers. Please note that attendance is mandatory for… Read more