Architectural Institute of British Columbia
*TIMING UPDATE: Given the high interest in the Town Hall, the event has been extended by 30 minutes to allow more time for questions. The Town Hall will take place from 12:30 to 2 p.m. This change does not affect those who have already registered. To give Registrants an opportunity to learn more about the AIBC’s transition to… Read more
Taking place on May 10, PD Day is the AIBC’s online only, one-day professional development event, which provides learning opportunities for architectural professionals in a streamlined format. Taking place over a single day, the event focuses on continuing education, efficiency, and convenience. Attendees can join virtually from across the province (and world!) to learn about topics that are impacting… Read more
The 104th Annual General Meeting will be held online on Tuesday, June 6, 2023 from 12 to 1:30 p.m. Pacific Time. As well as conducting the necessary annual business of the AIBC, this webcast meeting is an opportunity to learn more about how the AIBC has fulfilled its mandate over the past year, as well as hear… Read more
The Spring 2023 Certified Professional (CP) Update Seminar, jointly presented by the AIBC and the Engineers and Geoscientists of BC (EGBC), is taking place on June 14, 2023, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. It will include updates on the CP rebate program, the 2023 BCBC, CAN/ULC S1001 Bulletin, Potable Water Policy changes, and the… 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
One of the primary sources of practice inquiries and complaints from Architects and Clients are the Professional Standards related to ‘project takeover’. This suite of Professional Standards specifies the requirements a Registrant must follow when taking over a Project for which another Registrant is or has been retained. The Professional Standards Advisory Group (PSAG), supported… Read more
The Fall 2023 Certified Professional (CP) Update Seminar is taking place on December 7, 2023, from 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. It will focus on the City of Vancouver’s CP Program – anticipated topics include updates on the City’s rainwater management process that takes effect January 1, 2024; the end of the CP refund program… Read more