The AIBC invites you to attend the 2018 Annual Conference – Spaces Between from May 7 to 9, 2018 at the Vancouver Convention Centre West. This year’s conference will explore the many interpretations of Spaces Between – where ideas that are seemingly opposed connect, where negative space encourages thoughtful design, and where innovation, technology and materiality meet. Read more
AIBC Happenings Archive
CSA Z5000-18 – Building Commissioning for Energy Using Systems is Now Available
he first edition of CSA Z5000-18 Building Commissioning for Energy Using Systems is now available for purchase. This new standard provides a comprehensive, integrated, consistent, and managed process to monitor building energy and domestic water use through the commissioning of the monitoring system. Commissioning buildings aims to optimize energy-use and thereby reduce operating costs, and is important to the post-design and post-occupancy process. Read more
Council Election 2018/19 | Call for Council Member Nominations
Nominations are now being accepted for the 2018/19 AIBC Council. This is your opportunity to help shape the work of the body responsible for regulating the profession of architecture in B.C. on behalf of the public. Read more
Bylaw Review: Proposed Suite of Administrative Bylaws 2018
Since 2011, the AIBC has been engaged in a comprehensive bylaw review process to address both substantive bylaw subject matter areas and more routine amendments. The Bylaw Review Committee (BRC), supported by AIBC Council, is now consulting with members on a suite of ‘administrative’ bylaws. Read more
Member Advisory – New BC Building Code 2012 Letters of Assurance (Schedules B and C-A)
This joint member advisory is a follow-up to the advisory issued on May 24, 2017 regarding Ministerial Order M158. This new advisory concerns Ministerial Order M013 and the Buildings and Safety Standards Branch (BSSB) Information Bulletin No. B18-01. This Ministerial Order revises the Letters of Assurance in Part 2 of the 2012 BC Building Code. Read more
President’s Message | AIBC 2019–2023 Strategic Plan
Anchored by AIBC’s mandate, vision and values, the AIBC 2014-2018 Strategic Plan has served us well in directing the institute’s regulatory efforts. The institute’s priorities are clearly articulated in the five strategic plan goals and the supporting initiatives provide a roadmap towards achieving those goals. Read more
2018/19 AIBC Council Election Update
The Call for Nominations for election of the 2018/19 AIBC Council is quickly approaching, with an opening date of February 19. Serving on council is an opportunity to shape the work of the body responsible for regulating the profession of architecture in B.C. on behalf of the public. Learn about the reactivated Nominations Review Committee and their role in the Council Election process. Read more
Back by Popular Demand! Celebrate Family Day with an Architectural Walking Tour of Gastown
Back by popular demand, the special season preview of the AIBC Architectural Walking Tours is back this Family Day! See how heritage restoration and preservation guidelines and initiatives set up in the 1970s have transformed and renewed the historical Gastown district. Participants will gain a new appreciation for the buildings that make up the fabric of Vancouver. Read more
City of Vancouver Roundtable Workshop: Rain City Strategy
The City of Vancouver is inviting development and construction industry members to participate in a planning process to create a Rain City Strategy, which will guide how rainwater is managed and used in Vancouver. The goal is to capture and treat 90% of the rainwater that falls in Vancouver using a combination of green infrastructure and conventional pipe systems on both public and private property. Read more
Regulatory Review | Professional Liability Insurance & the AIBC – One Year Countdown until February 1, 2019
This Regulatory Review article is intended to provide readers with a refresher on Professional Liability Insurance in relation to the AIBC, as well as provide information on what to expect before compliance with the bylaws become mandatory on February 1, 2019. Read more