The AIBC welcomes John Bass, chair of the UBC architecture program, as the newly designated SALA representative on AIBC Council. He began his new role in January 2016, replacing Chris Macdonald who has served on council since 2012 as well as in years prior. Read more
News Archive
Architectural Trends in 2016: Modern, Efficient and High-Tech
By Daybreak South CBC News, Jan 1, 2016 (Image: In the Okanagan, Meiklejohn says big buildings are coming back to life with more people wanting to build multi-family housing projects.… Read more
2015 in Canadian Architecture
by Elsa Lam Canadian Architect, December 22, 2015 (Image: More than 10,000 people visited the Halifax Central Library on opening day last December. Courtesy of Canadian Architect, photo by Adam… Read more
The 10 Best Buildings of 2015
by staff Azure, Dec 28, 2015 (Image: New Bordeaux Stadium by Herzog & deMeuron, in Bordeaux, France. Courtesy of Azure, Herzog & deMeuron) From Heatherwick Studio’s campus hub shaped like… Read more
Bylaw Review: Consultation Sessions
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
UBC SALA Spring 2016 Lecture Series
Georgeen Theodore Interboro, New York, and New Jersey Institute of Technology, Newark, New Jersey Date: January 11, 6:30pm Location: Robson Square, 800 Robson Street, Vancouver Form and Energy Lecture Janette… Read more
Reminder: 2016 Annual Membership Renewal
Thank you to AIBC registrants who have completed their membership renewal and submitted their professional dues. On November 25, 2015, the AIBC sent out the annual membership renewal notice. The… Read more
2015 AIBC Recognition Awards Ceremony Photos Now Available
Three outstanding recipients were presented with AIBC Recognition Awards in a ceremony held at the Van Dusen Gardens on November 19, 2015. The AIBC community, friends and family gathered to… Read more
Australia’s Stunning Buildings that Adapt to Environment
by Andrew Michler Tech Insider, Dec 15, 2015 (Image: RMIT University’s design hub in Melbourne has an exterior made of sandblasted glass disks, which pivot through the day like vertical… Read more
Floating Architecture Will Offer “An Improved Way of Living”
by staff Dezeen, Dec 9, 2015 (Image: AT Design Office’s floating city concept in China is under consideration. Courtesy of Dezeen) Rising sea levels and a shortage of development sites… Read more