Vladimir Plavsic, formerly registered as an architect with the AIBC, passed away on October 22, 2014. He was 84. He leaves behind his wife, four children, and some amazing stories.… Read more
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The science of pillow forts: Architect reveals how children can build the ultimate hideaway
New York architect Ben Pell found there were three different types of fort – tunnel forts, buttress forts and compound forts. By Mark Prigg November 11, 2014, MailOnline He is more… Read more
What Architecture Is Doing to Your Brain
By Emily von Hoffmann November 10, 2014, The Atlantic CityLab Looking at buildings designed for contemplation—like museums, churches, and libraries—may have positive, measurable effects on your mental state. At a… Read more
Designing for Seniors and Soldiers, Toward a "Silver" Architecture
(Image courtesy of Michael Graves and Associates) By Jimmy Stamp November 11, 2014 , smithsonian.com Going green is good, but could architects be doing more for two segments of our… Read more
In Passing: Catherine Chard Wisnicki
Catherine Chard Wisnicki, formerly registered as an architect with the AIBC and also an honourary member, passed away on October 21, 2014. Born in Winnipeg, in 1917, she was raised in… Read more
NEXT BIG ONE: An International Open Ideas Competition Winners Announced
Architecture for Humanity Vancouver launched “NEXT BIG ONE – An International Open Ideas Competition” earlier this year. The competition raised awareness on the high-magnitude earthquake and tsunami events that plague cities… Read more
Save the Date: 2014 AIBC Holiday Open House
Tis the season to mark your calendars for the 2014 AIBC Holiday Open House! Plan on joining colleagues and friends in celebrating the very best of the season with local… Read more
Arctic Adaptations: Inuit Architecture Showcased in Prestigious Venice Biennale
By Dominique Godreche October 29, 2014, Indian Country For the first time in the 14-year history of the International Venice Biennale of Architecture, the Nunavut flag flew at the entrance… Read more
Architect Develops the World’s First Hoverboard
By Evan Rawn Oct 24, 2014, Arch Daily Architects can do far more than design buildings. In fact, some of history’s most acclaimed innovators were not only architects, but also… Read more
2014 AIBC Conference Photos Now Available
The 2014 AIBC Annual Conference concluded on Friday, October 10 after three full days of professional development programming, networking and celebration. View photos from the 2014 AIBC Annual Conference on… Read more