Architectural Institute of British Columbia
An Architect's Guide to Construction This session is part of AIBC's 2020 Fall Professional Development Series This overview of construction administration’s two objectives, two fundamentals and 11 elements summarizes the presenter’s book of the same title. It balances the construction administration functions of designers and builders, drawing upon the presenter’s 40+ years of experience working… Read more
Permacity: A Roadmap to Zero-Emission This session is part of AIBC's 2020 Fall Professional Development Series Since the Passive House standard is mandatory for all new buildings in Belgium, A2M is now thinking about the crucial next step: how can we achieve carbon neutrality in our cities? And beyond that, how can we conceive a… Read more
Note: Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this course has been cancelled. For more information, please visit AIBC’s COVID-19 webpage. BC Building Code Learning Outcomes: Identify and explain the basic concepts of the BC Building Code. Locate specific code references for Part 3 buildings. Apply basic building code concepts in the process of building design. Analyze the… Read more
Legal Traps, Tips and Trends to Shape Your Professional Future This session is part of AIBC's 2020 Fall Professional Development Series Architects are routinely involved in public projects as the owners' consultant, whether for a B.C. municipality or provincial agency. In this role, they need to stay abreast of the legal obligations and potential liability… Read more
Note: Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this course has been cancelled. For more information, please visit AIBC’s COVID-19 webpage. Ethics, Act & Bylaws Learning Outcomes: Explain applicable sections of the Architects Act and the AIBC Code of Conduct and Professional Ethics for practicing architects. Explain professional self-regulation in relation to architectural practice. Describe the ethical and competency requirements in… Read more
Climate, Health, Equity and You This session is part of AIBC's 2020 Fall Professional Development Series Our joint crises of climate, health and equity – at their root, a crisis of consciousness require paradigm shifts in how we think, build and dwell. Through presentations and discussion, this session will explore critical issues of climate, health… Read more
Note: Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this course has been cancelled. For more information, please visit AIBC’s COVID-19 webpage. Architect & the Law Learning Outcomes: Explain how to use the standard architect (consulting) contract in architectural practice. Describe the legal structure which governs architectural practice. Explain how professional liability arises. Learning Units (LUs): 6 Core Register:… Read more
Note: Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this course has been cancelled. For more information, please visit AIBC’s COVID-19 webpage. Construction Administration Learning Outcomes: Identify the key systematic approaches to Construction Administration that reduce risk as well as effort while ensuring contractual compliance. Describe the key principles underlying Construction Administration activities and how to implement them on… Read more
Note: Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this course has been cancelled. For more information, please visit AIBC’s COVID-19 webpage. BC Building Code Learning Outcomes: Identify and explain the basic concepts of the BC Building Code. Locate specific code references for Part 3 buildings. Apply basic building code concepts in the process of building design. Analyze the… Read more
Note: Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this course has been cancelled. For more information, please visit AIBC’s COVID-19 webpage. Ethics, Act & Bylaws Learning Outcomes: Explain applicable sections of the Architects Act and the AIBC Code of Conduct and Professional Ethics for practicing architects. Explain professional self-regulation in relation to architectural practice. Describe the ethical and competency requirements in… Read more