The Architectural Institute of British Columbia congratulates the 2020 graduating classes of the UBC Master of Architecture program, and the BCIT Bachelor of Architectural Science and Architectural & Building Technology Diploma programs. Read more
Industry News Archive
Public Representative Volunteer Opportunity with Engineers and Geoscientists BC
Engineers and Geoscientists BC is seeking B.C. residents to share their leadership skills and expertise by volunteering as a Public Representative on one of their five statutory committees. Read more
City of Vancouver | New Incentives for Passive House
On March 31, 2020, Vancouver City Council enacted new incentives for single-family and duplex Passive House/zero emission building projects. Read more
RAIC COVID-19 Impact Survey
To obtain a picture of the impacts of COVID-19 on the architectural sector, the RAIC has created a COVID-19 Pulse Survey to collect information. The deadline to submit responses is March 27, 2020 at 5 p.m. PST. Read more
City of Vancouver Chief Building Official Announcement for Certified Professionals regarding COVID-19
The following is a copy of the email from the City of Vancouver Chief Building Official to Certified Professionals regarding COVID-10. Read more
RAIC Letters Regarding COVID-19 Response Fund
The following is an announcement from the RAIC regarding access for small, medium and large businesses in the architecture profession to the Government of Canada’s COVID-19 Response Fund. Read more
City of Vancouver Regulation Redesign Project
The following is an announcement from the City of Vancouver regarding Regulation Redesign Project events. Read more
Volunteer Opportunity | UBC SALA – Take Architectural Students on a Field Review
UBC-SALA has a volunteer opportunity available to AIBC registrants. Read more
Report Makes Recommendations for Regulatory Framework for Health Profession in B.C.
In November 2019, the Steering Committee on Modernization of Health Professional Regulation – a cross-party government committee – published a report titled “Modernizing the provincial health profession regulatory framework: A paper for consultation”. Five “modernization proposals” for the regulation of health professions in B.C. were recommended. Read more
City of Victoria Tree Preservation Bylaw Update
There has been a recent change to the City of Victoria’s Tree Preservation Bylaw. Read more