As a result of modest submission numbers, the AIBC will be extending the submission deadline for the 2015 AIBC Architectural Awards to July 6, 2015. The Architectural Institute of British… Read more
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AxA Call for Artists!
If you love architecture, this is one auction you won’t want to miss! The Metro Vancouver Chapter of the RAIC is proud to launch the first Art by Architects (AxA)… Read more
CES – One Year Countdown
AIBC-registered architects and architectural technologists are reminded that they are one year into their mandatory Continuing Education System (CES). The two-year CES reporting period runs Monday, June 30, 2014 to… Read more
High Attendance at ExAC Info Session & Social Event
Congratulations to the Intern Architect Committee on the successful turnout for the June 11 ExAC information session. Over 70 people participated, with 50 attending in person at the AIBC Vancouver… Read more
TREEHOUSING International Wood Design Competition
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations and DBR | Design Build Research School are now seeking entries for TREEHOUSING, an international wood design competition. Housing for the… Read more
44th Annual Royal City Builders’ Awards
Nominations are now open for the 44th Annual Royal City Builders’ Awards being hosted by the New Westminster Chamber of Commerce on October 7, 2015. These Awards have been a… Read more
Vancouver’s GBL Architects Takes Second Place in Portland’s AIA Annual International Design Competition
(Image: Courtesy of GBL Architects) Vancouver-based GBL Architects have taken second place in Portland’s AIA annual international design competition, entitled Stitch II. GBL have named their scheme “Entwine” to describe… Read more
Daring & Inspirational Architecture Around the World
by Edward Goldman Huffingtonpost, June 2, 2015 (Image: (L) Frank Gehry, courtesy of the Getty Museum. (R) Frank Gehry’s Fondation Louis Vuitton, photo by Edward Goldman) In today’s world of… Read more
Ole Scheeren’s Vancouver Skyscraper Will Offer a “New Typology for Vertical Living”
By staff Dezeen, June 12, 2015 (Image: The design by architect Ole Scheeren for a landmark residential tower at 1500 West Georgia St. in downtown Vancouver features horizontal elements jutting… Read more
China Set to Open World’s Longest and Highest Glass-Bottom Bridge
by Katie Watkins Archdaily, May 28, 2015 (Image: Courtesy of Haim Dotan Ltd. Architects and Urban Designers) China will soon finish construction on what will be the world’s tallest and… Read more