On June 17, BC Housing is hosting a webinar on Vienna House. Attendees will learn more about its design and lessons learned. Read more
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2025 Examination for Architects in Canada (ExAC)
The 2025 Examination for Architects in Canada (ExAC) is taking place on November 3 and 4. The registration period is now open, and closes on July 11. Read more
New, Streamlined Process for Setting Up Notarius Digital Seals
A new streamlined process is in place for setting up a Notarius digital seal. As of May 26, 2025, once an Architect has been approved by the AIBC for issuance of a digital seal, Notarius will generate and provide a unique digital seal file for the Architect directly through the platform. Read more
AIBC PD Day 2025 Recap
AIBC PD Day 2025 took place virtually on Wednesday, May 14. More than 400 Registrants attended the online event from across the province and country. Read more
On-Demand Version of the Mandatory Firm Registrants Course Now Available
The on-demand version of the Mandatory Firm Registrants Course is now available in the AIBC Course Portal. Read more
Updated Requirements for Rainwater Management on Private Property, Starting July 1, 2025
As of July 1, 2025, in the City of Vancouver, most new low-density development (single detached homes, duplexes and multiplexes) will require on-site rainwater management. Read more
Final Days to Register for AIBC PD Day 2025
There is less than one week left to register for AIBC PD Day 2025! Don’t miss out on this one-day, online professional development event, which features a mix of both local and international speakers. Read more
Illustrated Guide: Lateral Bracing Requirements – Part 9 of the BC Building Code 2024 Now Available
An Illustrated Guide: Lateral Bracing Requirements – Part 9 of the BC Building Code 2024 is now available. Read more
New Volunteer Opportunity – BEA Assessors
The AIBC is seeking Architects interested in the Broadly Experienced Applicant (BEA) pathway to registration to serve as BEA Assessors. Read more
Canada and the UK Sign Mutual Recognition Agreement
On April 23, 2025, representatives from the Regulatory Organizations of Architecture in Canada and the UK’s Architects Registration Board signed a Mutual Recognition Agreement. Read more