At the July 11, 2017 council meeting, the following items were discussed: 1. Council Motions – Based on member feedback, council’s previous support in principle, and recommendations from the Bylaw Review Committee, council approved proposed PLI bylaws be advanced to members for electronic vote. Read more
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AIBC Professional Recognition Awards – Call for Nominations
It’s that time of year again! Do you know a worthy candidate who should be recognized for their contributions to the profession, the community or the institute? Celebrate their positive impact on the field by nominating them for the AIBC Professional Recognition Awards. But hurry – there is only one month left! Read more
Mid-year Information Update Reminder: Annual Renewal of Registration
It’s hard to believe that we’re more than halfway through 2017! With 2018 coming around the corner, it’s time to ask all registrants and affiliates to update their individual and firm profile information. Read more
Members Approve Professional Liability Insurance Bylaws
The AIBC’s proposed Professional Liability Insurance (PLI) Bylaws put forward for electronic vote received overwhelming approval from the institute’s voting members, with 80.2 per cent of voters in support. The requisite 2/3 support for the bylaws was achieved. Read more
PLI Bylaw E-Vote – One Week Left!
Only one week left for the Professional Liability Insurance (PLI) Bylaws electronic vote! The vote commenced on June 13 and will end on July 13 at 4 p.m. (PDT). As of July 4, we have 27% elector turnout with 558 eligible members and honorary members having voted. Read more
Passive House Design and Construction for Architects Course in Partnership with Passive House Canada
Interested in learning more about Passive House? Want to become a Certified Passive House Designer or Consultant? Take advantage of our three-day condensed Passive House Design and Construction course in partnership with Passive House Canada! This course will cover the technical, economic and policy elements of Passive House buildings. The Passive House Design and Construction for Architects course is equivalent to 120A – the first of three courses required for the ‘Certified Passive House Designer or Consultant’ designation. Read more
Women in Architecture Day | Voices of the AIBC
July 5 is Women in Architecture Day. To celebrate, we asked a few of our members to share their stories and some words of wisdom regarding the profession of architecture – from the best advice they have ever received to what inspires their design philosophy. Here’s what they had to say: Read more
AIBC Council Meeting Summary–May 8, 2017
The 98th AIBC annual meeting was held prior to the May 8, 2017 council meeting. During the annual meeting, the 2017/2018 AIBC Council was announced. One of the first orders… Read more
AIBC Council Meeting Summary–May 2, 2017
At the May 2, 2017 council meeting (the last meeting of the 2016/2017 council), the following items were discussed: Council Motions Council approved the updated Council Policy 1.31 Professional Conduct:… Read more
City of Vancouver’s Places for People Downtown: Call for Volunteers
The City of Vancouver’s Planning, Urban Design and Sustainability Department is launching Places for People Downtown – an initiative that will create a strategy to deliver vibrant public spaces downtown.… Read more