For the past few years, the Rise for Architecture Initiative has been gathering feedback and preparing recommendations on the future of the architectural profession and to encourage the development of an Architecture Policy for Canada. This session will provide an update on the initiative and outline a series of recommendations aimed at improving the quality…  Read more

How can architects meaningfully engage communities in design? And can architecture address Indigenous peoples’ rights to share their culture, ecological wisdom, and connections to the land across generations? In this session, we will look at children/youth centres designed for, and in concert with, Indigenous communities, including the recently completed Tsawwassen First Nation Youth Centre. In…  Read more

In the era of unprecedented demand on construction, technological advancements, climate emergency, and social stressors, architects and designers play a crucial role in constructing resilient cities responsive to the multiple forces at play. The first section of this presentation will explore the holistic design process and systems thinking that guides project design and delivery, from…  Read more

The Fall 2022 CP Update Seminar, jointly presented by the AIBC and the Engineers and Geoscientists of BC (EGBC), is taking place on November 3, 2022, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. It will focus on the City of Vancouver’s CP Program – anticipated topics include updates on the City’s new digital permit submission and…  Read more

Policy Update from Building and Safety Standards Branch This presentation by the Building and Safety Standards Branch will provide a general update on the latest policies. Topics covered include: Update on the Construction Codes Reconciliation Agreement and how it affects BSSB and future codes; Changes to farm building and new B4 occupancy classification in the…  Read more