The RAIC is looking for volunteers to participate on the Editorial Board for the Canadian Handbook of Practice for Architects, 3rd Edition. An overview of the opportunity, including responsibilities and… Read more
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City of Vancouver Rain City Strategy Expert Panel Opportunity
The City of Vancouver is looking for professionals to join the Rain City Strategy Expert Panel that will provide invaluable input into the City’s Rain City Strategy Implementation Plan. This… Read more
“Engineers and Geoscientists BC/AIBC Professional Practice Guidelines – Whole Building Energy Modelling Services” Draft Document Available for Review
The draft version of “Engineers and Geoscientists BC /Architectural Institute of BC Professional Practice Guidelines – Whole Building Energy Modelling Services” is available for review until November 5, 2017. Written comments, with reference number to document section, can be sent to practiceadvice@aibc.ca. Read more
BC Energy Step Code Council Receives Special Climate & Energy Action Award
The presentation of the 2017 Climate & Energy Action Awards took place on Wednesday, September 27 at the 2017 Union of BC Municipalities Convention. Read more
Vancouver Heritage Foundation Survey on Process and Energy Efficiency in Heritage and Character Home Projects
The Vancouver Heritage Foundation is conducting a survey regarding heritage and character residential projects in the City of Vancouver, including permits and processing, and energy efficiency requirements. Read more
City of Vancouver’s Places for People Downtown: Call for Volunteers
The City of Vancouver’s Planning, Urban Design and Sustainability Department is launching Places for People Downtown – an initiative that will create a strategy to deliver vibrant public spaces downtown.… Read more
Architects Make Top 10 Most Respected Professions in Canada
The most respected professionals in Canada were revealed in a recent poll created by Insights West. The survey was conducted between May 26 and June 2 and looked at 27 different careers. Read more
RAIC Survey
A message from the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada: Last year, the RAIC Board committed to a broader outreach and dialogue with the architectural community, as a first step toward… Read more
Illustrated Guide for Building Safe and Durable Wood Decks and Balconies
BC Housing has published a new guide called Illustrated Guide for Building Safe and Durable Wood Decks and Balconies. Download the free PDF now.
Next Edition of the BC Building Codes
The next edition of the British Columbia Building, Plumbing, and Fire Codes (BC Codes) is scheduled for targeted consultation in 2017. An appropriate transition period will apply before the next… Read more