The AIBC office will close on Monday, May 7, at 2 p.m. AIBC staff will be attending the AIBC annual meeting. The office will reopen the following day at 8:30… Read more
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Voting on Proposed Suite of Administrative Bylaws 2018 Begins May 23
On May 1, 2018, AIBC Council approved the proposed suite of Administrative Bylaws 2018 for member vote. This suite of bylaws is organized into four topic areas: Architectural Firms; Admission and Registration; Fees and Fines; and Chapters. Member consultation on the proposed bylaws ran from February 13 2018 until April 19, 2018. Read more
Give Experiences, Not Things! Gift Mom an Architectural Walking Tours for Mother’s Day
Need a Mother’s Day gift? Sunday, May 13 is almost here! Instead of the flowers-chocolate-card combination, why not give your Mom a gift that will really make her smile, and she won’t forget? Try gifting an experience, not a thing! Experiential gifts are both thoughtful and creative, and you’re sure to make new memories and stories that you and your Mom will be talking about for years to come. Read more
2 months left until the June 30, 2018 CES deadline
At just under two months left, not all CES Participants have met their Continuing Education System requirements for the 2016-2018 reporting period. The CES reporting period deadline is Saturday, June 30, 2018 at 11:59 p.m. The requirement to comply with the CES is outlined in AIBC Bylaw 30.2 (PDF). The primary objective of the CES bylaw is to require the professional development of all CES Participants. Read more
2018 Council Election E-Vote is Underway!
Electronic-voting for the 2018 AIBC Council election is now open! All members and honorary members are highly encouraged to cast their e-ballot. Your active participation is crucial for both the governance of the Institute, as well as the profession of architecture in British Columbia. Read more
C40 Reinventing Cities Competition
The City of Vancouver is inviting architects, urban planners, designers, developers, entrepreneurs, environmentalists, start-ups, neighbourhood collectives, innovators and artists to come forward with creative proposals to transform 1.5 acres of centrally located City-owned property in the False Creek Flats through the C40 Reinventing Cities Competition. Read more
In Passing: Ben Peterson
It is with much regret that the AIBC acknowledges the passing of Benjamin Peterson on March 15, 2018, at the age of 94. Read more
Spring 2018 Oral Review Dates and Preparation Workshop
The next round of Oral Review dates are scheduled for June 12, 13, and 20. Visit the Internship website for complete details and to download the application form. Additional Oral… Read more
Architectural Excellence Featuring Community Involvement Celebrated at 2018 AIBC Architectural Awards
The Architectural Institute of British Columbia (AIBC) is pleased to announce the winners of the 2018 Architectural Awards, which took place on Thursday, April 19. Thirteen awards were presented in five categories; the winning structures represented an impressive width and breadth of projects, including everything from a state-of-the-art hot water boiler facility at UBC to a dynamic community centre in Invermere, British Columbia. Read more
AIBC Council Meeting Summary–March 19, 2018
At the March 19, 2018 council meeting, the following items were discussed: Read more