The Institute is delighted to announce the launch of the newly restructured Registration section of aibc.ca. This part of the website houses important information on everything related to registration with the AIBC. Read more
News Archive
Call for Entries | 2019 Architectural Awards and Awards Jury
The call for submissions for the 2019 Architectural Awards Program is now open! Debuting this year, the Architecture Foundation of B.C. (AFBC) will be hosting the awards program. The AIBC is pleased to support the Foundation and will serve as a resource during this transitional year. Read more
In Passing | Jory Faibish Retired Architect AIBC
It is with deep regret that the Architectural Institute of British Columbia acknowledges the passing of Jory Faibish Retired Architect AIBC on April 10, 2019. Read more
2019/20 AIBC Council and Invited Liaisons
The AIBC is pleased to announce the 2019/20 AIBC Council and Invited Liaisons to Council. Please join in welcoming new and returning council members and liaisons. Read more
Architects Advisory | Effect on Architects AIBC of Recent EGBC (APEGBC) Disciplinary Decision and Suspension
Architects and other registrants may be aware of a recent disciplinary action by Engineers and Geoscientists BC (EGBC) against Mr. John Bryson, a former structural engineer, in relation to a residential tower in Surrey, B.C. This matter may be of concern to architects who have provided or are providing services on projects associated with Mr. Bryson. Read more
Bylaw Review | Code of Ethics & Administrative Bylaws Consultation Session and Feedback Form
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), supported by AIBC Council, is now consulting on a suite of bylaws in two subject areas. Read more
Revitalized Relationship Between Architectural Institute of British Columbia and Architecture Foundation of British Columbia
The Architectural Institute of British Columbia and the Architecture Foundation of British Columbia are pleased to announce that the two organizations signed a Memorandum of Agreement. Read more
2019/20 AIBC Council Election Results
Council elections results were announced at the 100th AIBC Annual Meeting, held in Vancouver on Monday, May 6, 2019. Read more
Office Closure
The AIBC office will close on Monday, May 6, at 2 p.m. AIBC staff will be attending the AIBC annual meeting. Read more
NRC Offers Free Electronic Access to Codes
As of April 2019, the National Research Council of Canada (NRC) is offering free access to the downloadable and electronic formats of the National Building Code, the National Fire Code, the National Plumbing Code, and the National Energy Code for Buildings, as well as the provincial codes published by the NRC. Read more