These seminars will provide up-to-date building science information about material selection and how to apply building science principles to construct resilient, durable, energy efficient and healthy buildings. Construction professionals specify… Read more
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In Passing: Douglas Allen Lane
It is with broken hearts that we announce the sudden passing of Douglas Allen Lane on January 6, 2016. Born in Calgary on July 29, 1951, Doug graduated in 1969… Read more
2015/16 Wood Design Award Winners Announced
The Wood Design & Building magazine has announced the award recipients for the prestigious 2015/16 Wood Design Awards program. Winning recipients were hand selected from over 140 online entries by an… Read more
BCSLA Annual Conference Call for Abstracts, Papers, Presentations, Designs
Shifting Currents: Rethinking Our Relationship With Water March 31 – April 2, 2016 at Marriott Pinnacle Hotel, 1228 West Hastings Street, Vancouver The British Columbia Society of Landscape Architects (BCSLA)… Read more
Heritage BC Awards 2016
Join the celebration at the 35th Annual Heritage BC Awards Gala where the outstanding and significant achievements of British Columbia’s heritage conservation heroes are recognized. Enjoy drinks, appetizers and networking… Read more
2016 AIBC Architectural Awards: Key Program Dates
Each year, the Architectural Institute of British Columbia showcases the best in B.C. architecture through its highly-respected awards program. An esteemed jury with representation from both within and outside the… Read more
A Door to Architectural Legend Ron Thom
By John Mackie Vancouver Sun January 8, 2016 (Image: Jan Pidhirny and Jim Ferguson with the now famous front door of their Ron Thom designed home in West Vancouver. Courtesy… Read more
Canada’s Next Top Architect
by Danny Sinopoli Globe and Mail, Jan 15, 2016 (Image: Gandhi designed the Float house in Halifax to echo its rocky environment while taking advantage of airy views across Purcell’s… Read more
North Korea’s Capital Is Actually Colorful – Really Colorful
by Laura Mallonee Wired, Dec 15, 2015 (Image: Grand People’s Study House, Pyongyang, 1982. Courtesy Wired, photo by Oliver Wainwright) MINT. APRICOT. LAVENDER. These aren’t flavors of overpriced artisanal ice… Read more
Reminder: Bylaw Review Consultation Session in Victoria
Since 2011, the AIBC has been engaged in a comprehensive bylaw review process to address both substantive bylaw subject matter areas and more routine amendments. The Bylaw Review Committee (BRC),… Read more