On October 26, 2018, representatives from the architectural regulatory authorities of Canada and the European Union signed a Mutual Recognition Agreement (MRA), giving architects the opportunity to work across the Atlantic. Read more
Industry News Archive
Better Buildings BC: The Net-Zero Energy Ready Challenge
A new British Columbia provincial government incentive program and juried competition aims to incentivize and support net-zero energy-ready high-rise residential buildings, offices, schools and other larger buildings. Read more
Bill 49–2018: the Professional Governance Act
On October 22, the Minister of the Environment, George Heyman, introduced Bill 49–2018: the Professional Governance Act (PGA) for first reading. The PGA is new legislation that would change the way certain professions are regulated. Read more
Adoption of the 2018 BC Building and Plumbing Code
The Province has adopted the 2018 edition of the British Columbia Building Code, including Book II Plumbing Services (BC Building and Plumbing Code). The new BC Building and Plumbing Code will be effective December 10, 2018 and will apply to building permits applied for on or after that date. The BC Fire Code is anticipated to be adopted in the fall of 2018 and effective December 10, 2018. Read more
Point Ellice House Request for Proposal
The Point Ellice House in Victoria B.C. is now receiving offers from organizations to occupy and manage the house, as it will no longer be operating as a museum. More information on the building can be found at pointellicehouse.com. Read more
Attend Royal Architectural Institute of Canada National Forum
The leadership of the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada (RAIC) invites you to a national forum in Vancouver on August 21 to explore challenges, opportunities, and new directions for architecture in British Columbia and Canada. Read more
Clean Growth Intentions Papers – Public and Stakeholder Engagement
The provincial government is developing a long-term clean growth strategy, which will be released in the fall. The strategy will bring together the action on climate change and work underway on the energy roadmap to drive sustainable economic growth with cleaner energy and fewer emissions. Read more
Up Close & Personal: Certified Passive House Open House Tour
From August 14 to 16 2018, AIBC registrants are invited to visit a Certified Passive House (PH) in Vancouver. Owners of a recently Passive House certified home have generously opened their doors to those who are interested in learning more about Passive House, from the ground up. Read more
CoV’s Zero Emissions Buildings Catalyst Tools
The City of Vancouver has shared a new initiative to advance Passion House and Zero Energy projects. In support of the City’s goal to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in new construction to zero by 2030, the following Zero Emissions Buildings Catalyst Tools are now in effect: Read more
CANstruction Vancouver is back in 2018
In support of the Greater Vancouver Food Bank (GVFB), CANstruction Vancouver is an annual competition where teams from across the Lower Mainland compete in designing and building fun, large structures made entirely out of nutritious canned foods. One hundred per cent of the proceeds of CANstruction Vancouver goes towards the GVFB, in support of the more than 27,000 members the Food Bank serves weekly. Read more