By Marni Epstein Arch Daily, January 3, 2015 We all know that in architecture, few things are truly original. Architects take inspiration from all around them, often taking ideas from… Read more
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Retired Architects Survey
AIBC architects and retired architects were invited to participate in a survey designed to provide the institute with feedback on the Retired Architect AIBC associate category. The survey ran from November 21 to December 5. Read more
Government-Managed Projects Could Save Ontario Money: Auditor-General
The Globe and Mail by Adrian Morrow – Public-private partnerships have cost Ontario taxpayers nearly $8-billion more on infrastructure over the past nine years than if the government had successfully built the projects itself. Read more
Vancouver’s deputy chief building official resigns $137 K/year job after bylaw breach
Vancouver Sun by Jeff Lee – Carli Edwards, Vancouver’s deputy chief building official responsible for upholding the city’s building bylaw, resigned after she was caught doing a minor renovation on her home without a building permit. Read more
New Vancouver Building Bylaw will take effect on January 1, 2015
On April 1, 2014, Vancouver City Council adopted the 2012 British Columbia Building Code (BCBC) with additional requirements and revisions specific to Vancouver, which takes effect January 1, 2015. Developed… Read more
British Columbia Building Code Revisions Coming December 19, 2014
As has been noted previously in E-News, a number of changes to the BC Building Code come into effect December 19, 2014. Highlights include: New Part 9 ventilation and energy… Read more
Tri-National Mutual Recognition Agreement for the International Practice of Architecture among Canada, the United States and Mexico Announced
On December 8, 2014 the Canadian Architectural Licensing Authorities (CALA) in conjunction with the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB) in the USA and the Federacion de Colegios de… Read more
VIVA Vancouver’s Robson Redux Design-Build Competition Returns
VIVA Vancouver will open its 800 Robson Street space to the creative community once again with Robson Redux, a design-build competition that invites emerging and professional designers and artists to… Read more
And Now There Are 40
The Architectural Institute of British Columbia (AIBC), on behalf of the Canadian Architectural Licensing Authorities (CALA), is pleased to announce that there are now 40 US states signed onto the… Read more
Engagement 2.0 Closes
AIBC’s Engagement 2.0 initiative came to a close on December 5 and participation levels were an overwhelming success! Members, associates, volunteers and staff participated through the 12 week process. Participant’s… Read more