The AIBC office will be closed for the holidays from December 24, 2018 to January 2, 2019. Read more
AIBC Happenings Archive
2019 AIBC Courses Now Open for Registration
The 2019 AIBC Course Schedule (PDF) is now available for viewing and registration. Please note that registration is on a first-come, first-served basis. Read more
2018 Recognition Ceremony Recap: A Celebration of Outstanding Dedication
The 2018 Recognition Ceremony took place on Thursday, November 8 at VanDusen Gardens. The event was a celebration of exceptional dedication to the architectural profession and community, with awards being presented in two categories; Professional Service and Volunteer Service. Read more
2019 Annual Renewal of Registration
On November 21, 2018, AIBC registrants were sent invoices for the 2019 Annual Renewal of Registration. The mandate of the AIBC is to regulate the profession of architecture on behalf of the public through a responsive regulatory framework. Read more
Voting on Proposed Suite of Council and Institute Governance Bylaws Begins November 19
On November 14, 2018, AIBC Council approved the proposed suite of Council and Institute Governance bylaws for member vote. The vote for the suite of bylaws is organized into six categories: Seal of the Institute; Officers and Council; Boards, Task Forces and Committees; Remuneration and Expenses; Nominations; and Elections. The voting period for the council-endorsed bylaws will commence on November 19, and continue until December 14 at 4 p.m. Read more
Notification Period | Council Rules 1: Council Meetings, Council Rules 2: Electronic Voting and Council Meetings
Council Rules 1 and 2 outline a set of rules in accordance with the legislative authority to make rules both to govern the affairs of the Institute and to regulate council meetings. As per Council Policy 3.10, registrants and associates are given at least 30 days’ notice regarding any proposed new or amended council rules. The notification period for Council Rules 1 and Council Rules 2 open November 5, 2018 and will run until December 6, 2018. Read more
Thank You for Completing the 2018 Firm Information Update
The 2018 Annual Firm Information Update began on October 1 and concluded on October 31. A reminder was sent to Firm Administrators regarding the deadline, as well as other pertinent information about how-to update profiles, Professional Liability Insurance, and invoices. To date, nearly 80 per cent have completed their firm information update. Read more
Proposed Suite of Council and Institute Governance Bylaws Update
With the consultation period coming to an end for the proposed suite of Council and Institute Governance Bylaws, registrants are reminded that they have until November 2, 2018 to submit feedback regarding the initiative. The Council and Institute Governance bylaws are organized into five categories: Institute Seal; Officers and Council; Boards, Task Forces and Committees; Remuneration and Expenses; and Nominations and Elections. Read more
2018 AIBC Recognition Ceremony Celebrates Outstanding Dedication to the Architectural Profession and Community
The AIBC is pleased to announce the names of those being honoured at its 2018 Recognition Ceremony. Eva Matsuzaki Honorary Member of the AIBC will receive the prestigious AIBC Lifetime Achievement Award for an outstanding career-long body of work. Read more
Bylaw Review | Council and Institute Governance Consultation Session and Member Feedback Form
The consultation period for the Council and Institute Governance Bylaws initiative will run until November 2, 2018. An in-person and online consultation session will be held at the AIBC office on Monday, October 22, 2018. Read more