Architectural Institute of British Columbia
AIBC Confab is a new one-day professional development event which offers interactive workshops, panel discussions, and intimate seminars; all with the common goal of promoting conversation and a shared learning experience.
The Induction and Retirement Ceremony is an annual event hosted by the AIBC to welcome new members and commend those who are retiring. Please note the 2019 Induction Retirement Ceremony is an invite-only event.
Consultation for the Code of Ethics & Administrative Bylaws initiative began on May 9, 2019, and will run until June 27, 2019. AIBC Council invites your participation. An in-person and online session will be held on the date below. The session will open with a presentation, followed by a question and answer period. Date: Tuesday,… Read more
Note: Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the 2020 AIBC Conference has been cancelled. For more information, please visit AIBC’s COVID-19 webpage. Join us May 4–6 in Vancouver, B.C. for Forming the Future! The AIBC Conference, which runs over three days, includes three keynote presentations, seminars, panel discussions, a workshop and evening gatherings, all hosted at British Columbia’s… Read more
A disciplinary inquiry is a formal hearing by a Disciplinary Committee into the charges against an AIBC registrant that have been approved by AIBC Council. A Disciplinary Committee is comprised of three or more members of AIBC Council, and is a separate entity from the Investigations Committee. At an inquiry, the AIBC and the respondent… Read more
As organizations move from paper to electronic filing, one of the key challenges in this digital transformation is the authentication of these files. This presentation will introduce AIBC’s Bulletin 60: Signature, Seal and Delivery of Electronic Documents. Attendees will also be introduced to the requirements under the Electronic Transactions Act of B.C., which underpins the… Read more
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