This session is eligible for credit towards the AIBC’s Indigenous Peoples Learning requirement. This session will start with the history of Canada and its treatment of Indigenous communities. It will introduce the following key documents and explore the important role and guidance each can offer in the practice of architecture: The Truth and Reconciliation Commission…  Read more

Architects play a pivotal role in designing safe indoor environments. This presentation will discuss radon testing, understanding when and where to test for radon, and different testing methods and interpretation of results. Mitigation strategies will also be discussed including assessing effective ways to reduce radon levels and the key components for successful mitigation. The session…  Read more

Registration for the BC Building Code – Adaptable Dwelling Units Course is now open. The course will take place virtually on Wednesday, September 11, 2024. Presented in partnership with Building Safety Standards Branch, this session will review the upcoming changes to Subsection 3.8.5. of the BC Building Code 2024, to be implemented March 10, 2025, requiring ‘adaptable dwelling units’…  Read more

The AIBC is hosting the 2024 Fall Post-Disaster Building Assessment (PDBA) Training Workshop in-person at the AIBC office on Thursday, October 24, 2024. 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 provincial and international protocols and standards. Upon completion…  Read more

Mandatory Firm Registrants Course The Mandatory Firm Registrants Course provides an overview of the baseline responsibilities and requirements of holding a Certificate of Practice and operating an architectural Firm in British Columbia. A high volume of practice inquiries and conduct complaints stem from the intersection between running an architectural business and maintaining Professional Standards in…  Read more

Learn about an upcoming agreement between the Regulatory Organizations of Architecture in Canada and the UK’s Architects Registration Board, which will help eligible architects register between the two countries. The webinar will begin with an overview of the agreement and the process of using the new MRA registration pathway. Following the presentation, there will be…  Read more

AIBC PD Day 2025 will take place online on May 14, 2025. This one-day virtual professional development event provides learning opportunities for architectural professionals in a streamlined format. Attendees can join virtually from across the province to learn about topics impacting today’s professional practice, and earn up to 5 Core Learning Units (LUs). The event will kick off…  Read more