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
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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
AIBC Architectural Walking Tours are Now Open for Booking!
They’re back! The AIBC’s popular Architectural Walking Tours are now available online for summer 2018 bookings. Whether you’re thinking about getting dad an experiential gift this Father’s Day, planning your summer holidays, or just looking for an excuse to get outside and enjoy the sunny weather – all tours in Vancouver and Victoria are open and ready for booking. Read more
2018 AIBC Annual Conference Recap
The Architectural Institute of British Columbia was pleased to host more than 500 Architects AIBC, associates, staff and stakeholders at the 2018 AIBC Annual Conference. Read more
Role Call: Tariff of Fees for Architectural Services Update Project
The Institute is seeking Architects AIBC and Retired Architects AIBC to submit expressions of interest to participate on six task forces working on the Tariff of Fees for Architectural Services (“Tariff”) Update project. Each task force will be composed of three to six members, reviewing research material and recommending appropriate content for the revised tariff. Candidates may apply for more than one category. Read more