Vancouver loses trailblazer Joe Y. Wai Architect AIBC
“Joe’s tenacity mixed with disarming humbleness set him apart,” said AIBC President Darryl Condon Architect AIBC. “Vancouver has lost a great architect and a tireless champion of community spirit and resilience. Read more
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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
Message from the CEO
Members, Honorary Members of the AIBC and All Associates, Welcome to 2017—I hope you all had a chance to ring in the New Year with family and friends. We at… Read more
Regulatory Authority & Web Resources Released
As a self-regulated profession, the importance of clearly articulating the AIBC’s regulatory authority is paramount. Understanding how the Architects Act — the legislation that governs the regulation of the profession of architecture… Read more
Call for Nominations: AIBC Honorary Membership
AIBC Council invites members and associates to bring forward nominations for AIBC Honorary Membership. This prestigious award recognizes non-architects who have made an exceptional contribution to the profession of architecture or demonstrated a remarkable commitment and service to the institute. Nominations due: February 17, 2017 Read more
2017 Annual Renewal of Registration Deadline Reminder and FAQ
Fees must be received in full by end of day Wednesday, February 1, 2017. This is a requirement set by the Architects Act, and there is no flexibility in this. Payments can be made online, by cheque or in person. Read more
Two Lieutenant Governor Appointees to AIBC Council Announced
The provincial government has named Ms. Barbara Ann Brink and Ms. Cynthia Grauer as Lieutenant Governor (LG) appointees to the Architectural Institute of British Columbia (AIBC) Council effective December 2, 2016. Read more
Associate Bylaw Amendments Now in Effect
Supported by members and honorary members in the most recent electronic vote, the AIBC’s bylaw amendments regarding associates have successfully passed the provincial government’s “disallowance” period and are now in effect. Read more
Bulletin 60: Signature, Seal and Delivery of Electronic Documents
Bulletin 60: Signature, Seal and Delivery of Electronic Documents, first issued in 2009, has been extensively updated. There are no new requirements, but it has been reorganized to put greater emphasis on the council-mandated requirements for the security of the architectural seal when transmitted electronically. Read more
AIBC Council Meeting Summary – November 8, 2016
At the November 8, 2016 council meeting, the AIBC Council dealt with the following items: Council Motions FICOM Council considered and approved the institute’s budget for 2017. On behalf of… Read more