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
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2015 AIBC Annual Conference: Why a Human-powered Mega City Could Have the Fastest Commutes
Why a Human-powered Mega City Could Have the Fastest Commutes October 30, 2015 – 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. We have become so accustomed to understanding our cities as they are presented… Read more
2015 AIBC Annual Conference: Post Disaster Safety Assessment Program Training Featured Speakers
The 2015 AIBC Annual Conference will feature the specialized workshop, Post Disaster Safety Assessment Program (SAP) Training. This workshop, based on California’s Safety Assessment Program (SAP), will provide guidelines and… Read more
Preparing for Emergency Events – Post-Disaster Safety Assessment Program
With the recent earthquake in Chile, we are reminded of the need in B.C. to be prepared for an emergency event. In 2014, B.C.’s Auditor General published a report that… Read more
Meet AIBC CEO Mark Vernon in Kelowna
In a continuation of our province-wide outreach efforts, please join us in Kelowna for an opportunity to meet AIBC Chief Executive Officer Mark Vernon. We look forward to seeing you… Read more
Thinking Beyond the Open House: A Primer on Public Participation for Architects & Engineers
Wanting to widen your knowledge about engaging with the public? Why is engagement important? What are some secrets to success? Join colleagues for this wine and cheese meet and greet.… Read more
Introducing RAIC’s New Executive Director
Following an intensive selection process, the board of directors of the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada (RAIC) is proud to announce the appointment of Jody Ciufo, of Ottawa, as the… Read more
Bold Design Proposal for New VAG Features Stacked Wooden Boxes
by Marsha Lederman The Globe and Mail, Sep 29, 2015 (Image: The proposed design for a new Vancouver Art Gallery by Swiss architecture firm Herzog & de Meuron will be… Read more
Passive House: No Furnace, No Problem
by Randy Shore Vancouver Sun, Sep 28, 2015 (Image: Passive House built by Bernhardt Passive Homes in Victoria was recently certified by the Passivhaus Institut in Germany. Courtesy of Vancouver… Read more
Meet the Photographer Who Immortalized Frank Lloyd Wright’s Architecture
by Diana Budds Fast Co, Sep 18, 2015 (Image: Frank Lloyd Wright’s Arizona home, Taliesin West, 1940, photo by Pedro E Guerrero) A new PBS documentary shines a light on… Read more