On November 10, the Architectural Institute of British Columbia (AIBC) will hold a now “sold out” reception and moderated panel discussion. Read more
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First Public Review On Proposed Changes to 2015 Codes Canada Publications Ends December 9, 2016
The Canadian Commission on Building and Fire Codes (CCBFC) invites AIBC members and other registrants to take part in the fall 2016 public review of proposed changes to the 2015 editions of Codes Canada publications. Read more
Building Act: Application Materials Now Available for Local Authority Variation Requests
As many AIBC members and other registrants know, section 5 of the Building Act comes into force in 2017. Section 5 articulates that if a matter is regulated in a provincial building regulation, e.g., the BC Building Code, then any requirements for that matter established in local government bylaws will be of no legal force on December 15, 2017. Read more
ArchitectureBC 2016 | Robyn Fenton Architect AIBC Profile
Robyn Fenton is an architect, designer, instructor and facilitator. She grew up in Richmond, B.C. and after graduating high school, she traveled to Sydney, Australia to pursue her passion in architecture. She lived in Sydney for seven years and completed her B.A.Arch and B.Arch at the University of Technology, Sydney… Read more
AIBC Council Meeting Summary – September 28, 2016
At the September 28, 2016 council meeting, the AIBC Council dealt with the following items: Bylaw Review Upon taking into consideration the feedback provided during the consultation period, council approved… Read more
Voting On Associate Bylaw Amendments Begins
The AIBC will be conducting an electronic vote on proposed associate bylaw amendments. Your AIBC Council supports these bylaw amendments and asks you to do the same. Read more
Call for Submissions: Art and Science of the High Performance Passive House
The Art and Science of the High Performance Passive House exhibit, hosted by the Architectural Institute of British Columbia (AIBC) in the Architecture Centre Gallery, will highlight the design potential… Read more
Recognition Program Introduces Two Awards
The AIBC believes in recognizing our volunteers and other individuals who have made positive impacts in the profession of architecture and its public appreciation. We are especially proud to include… Read more
Looking for a Group Benefits Provider?
AIBC registrants interested in obtaining health insurance may consider bClear Benefits. While the AIBC does not endorse any particular benefits provider, we would like our registrants to have access to information about bClear’s products. Read more
In Passing: Bing Thom Architect AIBC, Icon
Bing Thom Architect AIBC, an architect of international influence, died suddenly of a brain aneurysm today. He was in Hong Kong working on the Xiqu Theatre at the time, which… Read more