Council recently approved, in principle, the BRC’s recommendations including the proposed bylaws and council rules for consultation. Council also supported the launch of an insurance information and bylaw consultation period so that the institute can hear from members. Please take the time to review the material, attend the consultation sessions, complete the questionnaire, submit your comments, call the hotline and avail yourself of all the resources available so that, come ballot time, you will vote from a well-informed position. Read more
AIBC Happenings Archive
Practice Note 16: Professional Design and Field Review By Supporting Registered Professionals
This Practice Note has been revised to include Vancouver’s Building Bylaw. The BC Building Code and Vancouver’s Building Bylaw are consistent in their requirements for the ‘Registered Professional of Record’… Read more
AIBC Bursary for Intern Architects
We are pleased to announce that applications for the Michael A. Ernest AIBC Intern Architect Bursary are being accepted from March 20 to April 17, 2017. This bursary, in the… Read more
AIBC Gallery: March 13 – April 7, 2017
2017 Wood Design Award Winners With a record number of nominations, Wood WORKS! BC is pleased to showcase the winners for the 2017 Wood Design Awards. The winners will be… Read more
Council Member Nominations and Council Liaisons Expressions of Interest
Nominations are now being invited for the 2017/2018 AIBC Council. This is your opportunity to help shape the work of the body responsible for the self-regulating governance of the architectural profession in British Columbia in the public interest. All forms must be received by the AIBC time stamped before 4 p.m. on March 10, 2017. Read more
AIBC Council Meeting Summary–January 16, 2017
At the January 16, 2017 council meeting, the AIBC Council dealt with the following items: Council Motions Council approved Council Rules 6: Designation and Admission Qualifications for AIBC Associates, further… Read more
Top Four Reasons Intern Architects Should Attend the 2017 AIBC Annual Conference
Number 1: Exhibit Your Work at Conference;
Number 2: Intern Architect Registration Package;
Number 3: Learn About Mentoring at Connect 360;
Number 4: Get Up to Speed at the ExAC Info Session
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Council Rules 6: Designation and Admission Qualifications for Associates Now in Effect
At the January 2017 council meeting Council Rules 6: Designation and Admission Qualifications for Associates were approved. The rules set designation and admission qualifications for the AIBC’s three associate classes:… Read more
Celebrate Family Day with an Architectural Walking Tour of Gastown
Did you know the bricks on Vancouver’s Waterfront Station, formerly the Canadian Pacific Railway Station, have a history as interesting as the building itself? Learn more on tours offered Feb. 13 at 10 a.m. & 1 p.m. Read more
Oral Reviews – 2017 Schedule and Registration for February Reviews
The 2017 Oral Review schedule is now available for Intern Architects and Broadly Experienced Applicant (BEA) candidates to plan their path to registration for the year. The deadline for February 16, 20 and 21 Oral Reviews is Thursday, February 2, 2017 at 5 p.m. Read more