Please note that due to recent security concerns at the Institute, the AIBC has chosen to enhance its office security efforts. Effective immediately, the front glass doors on the main floor of the AIBC will remain locked, and visitors will need to be let into the main office by staff. Read more
News Archive
Members Approve Administrative Bylaws 2018
The proposed suite of Administrative Bylaws 2018 put forward for electronic vote have received the requisite 2/3 support from eligible voters. Read more
Make a Difference in the Community. Have an Impact on the Profession. Volunteer for the Tariff of Fees Update Project.
Do you want to help shape the architectural community in British Columbia? Would you like to contribute to a rewarding and significant project that will impact the future of the profession? If you’re thinking “yes!”, then the Tariff of Fees for Architectural Services Update Project is for you. Read more
2018 Induction and Retirement Ceremony Recap
The 2018 Induction and Retirement Ceremony took place on June 5, 2018 at the SFU Segal Graduate School of Business. This annual event hosted by the AIBC welcomes new members and commends those who are retiring. Read more
CANstruction Vancouver is back in 2018
In support of the Greater Vancouver Food Bank (GVFB), CANstruction Vancouver is an annual competition where teams from across the Lower Mainland compete in designing and building fun, large structures made entirely out of nutritious canned foods. One hundred per cent of the proceeds of CANstruction Vancouver goes towards the GVFB, in support of the more than 27,000 members the Food Bank serves weekly. Read more
Updated AIBC Council Code of Conduct
In 2017, the Governance Committee and AIBC Staff began an initiative to review and update the Code of Conduct Including Conflict of Interest Guidelines For AIBC Council, Boards, Committees, Task Forces and Representatives. Read more
Passive House Design and Construction for Architects is Back!
The Passive House Design and Construction for Architects in partnership with Passive House Canada course is back! If you’re interested in learning more about Passive House or want to become a Certified Passive House Designer/Consultant, this three-day condensed Passive House Design and Construction course is for you. Read more
Regulatory Review | Architect/Client Communications
This Regulatory Review article provides an overview on how to build project success with strategic architect/client communications. A well thought out strategy developed and implemented at the outset of the project can help avoid common miscommunication pitfalls, and significantly increase the chance of a successful project outcome. Read more
New practice advisor Mark Hamilton Architect AIBC Joins AIBC
The AIBC is pleased to announce that Mark Hamilton Architect AIBC has joined the AIBC Professional Services Department as Practice Advisor. He will be working under the direction of Maura Gatensby Architect AIBC. Read more
ExAC Registration Now Open!
From June 1 to July 13, Intern Architects AIBC can apply for the Examination for Architects in Canada (ExAC). The exams will be held simultaneously in downtown Vancouver and Victoria on November 5 and 6, 2018. Read more