By Associated Press Global News, Feb 9, 2016 (Image: A woman stands in the old doorway of the Lyric Theatre, in Birmingham, Ala. Courtesy of Global News and AP, photo… Read more
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Under the Sea: Egypt Plans Underwater Museum to Show Off Sunken Relics
by Melissa Locker Wallpaper, Jan 21, 2016 (Image: Egypt has announced plans for an ambitious underwater museum. Courtesy of Wallpaper, photo by Jacques Rougerie Architecte) The Lighthouse of Pharos has… Read more
Remembering When Architecture Predicted the Future
by Lev Bratishenko Maclean’s, Jan 30, 2016 “Most of us now understand that architecture is the least suitable instrument with which to achieve social justice,” Museum of Modern Art curator… Read more
President’s Message: 2016 AIBC Annual Meeting – Save the Date!
It is my great pleasure to invite you to the 97th AIBC Annual Meeting which will be held on May 16, 2016, the first day of the 2016 AIBC Annual… Read more
2016 AIBC Architectural Awards Submission Deadline – Less Than Three Weeks Left!
The Architectural Institute of British Columbia showcases the best in B.C. architecture through its highly-respected Architectural Awards program. An esteemed jury with representation from both within and outside the profession… Read more
In Passing: James Terrance (Terry) Barkley
James Terrance (Terry) Barkley Former Architect AIBC, MRAIC November 15, 1937 – January 22, 2016 James Terrance (Terry) Barkley passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on January 22, 2016 with his beloved… Read more
U40 Lunch – Legends of Architecture 2016
Join Leslie Van Duzer, Director UBC School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture, as she speaks with three of Vancouver’s most prominent architects. Discussion will focus on where Vancouver architecture… Read more
2016 Canadian Green Building Awards
The Canadian Green Building Awards recognize excellence in the design and execution of Canadian residential and non-residential buildings of all types, including new construction, existing buildings, renovations and interior design… Read more
Bylaw Amendments Now in Force
The bylaw amendments supported by members and honorary members who participated in the AIBC’s electronic vote (November 16 to December 10, 2015) have successfully passed the provincial government’s “disallowance” period and are now in effect. Read more
130 Years in the Making: A Brief History of Vancouver’s Chinatown
By Shawn O’Hara Vancity Buzz, Feb 2, 2016 (Image: Vancouver Chinatown Market Alley circa 1940s. Courtesy of SFU David See-Chai Lam Centre for International Communication and Vancity Buzz) Since before… Read more