At the January 2017 council meeting Council Rules 6: Designation and Admission Qualifications for Associates were approved. The rules set designation and admission qualifications for the AIBC’s three associate classes:… Read more
Council Rules 6: Designation and Admission Qualifications for Associates Now in Effect
Call for Submissions: 2017 Canadian Green Building Awards
Entry kits are now available for the 2017 Canadian Green Building Awards, a joint program of SABMag and the Canada Green Building Council. Winning projects will be published in the Summer… Read more
Call for Submissions: 2017 AZ Awards
AZURE, the influential contemporary design and architecture magazine, announces the opening of submissions to the 2017 AZ AWARDS. The 7th annual international competition celebrates excellence in design. Entries are juried… Read more
Canada Post Community Mailboxes: Single Family Homes, Townhouses and Industrial Complexes
A reminder to all practitioners that centralized mail delivery is now part of all new residential and commercial developments in Canada. Planning for the right type of service from the… Read more
Celebrate Family Day with an Architectural Walking Tour of Gastown
Did you know the bricks on Vancouver’s Waterfront Station, formerly the Canadian Pacific Railway Station, have a history as interesting as the building itself? Learn more on tours offered Feb. 13 at 10 a.m. & 1 p.m. Read more
Call for Entries: 2017 AIBC Architectural Awards & Awards Jury
The Architectural Awards Program, presented by the Architectural Institute of B.C. (AIBC) showcases the best in architecture from the AIBC community. Call for submissions and jury applications opens February 2 and closes March 3, 2017. Read more
In Passing: Joe Y. Wai Architect AIBC
Vancouver loses trailblazer Joe Y. Wai Architect AIBC
“Joe’s tenacity mixed with disarming humbleness set him apart,” said AIBC President Darryl Condon Architect AIBC. “Vancouver has lost a great architect and a tireless champion of community spirit and resilience. Read more
Oral Reviews – 2017 Schedule and Registration for February Reviews
The 2017 Oral Review schedule is now available for Intern Architects and Broadly Experienced Applicant (BEA) candidates to plan their path to registration for the year. The deadline for February 16, 20 and 21 Oral Reviews is Thursday, February 2, 2017 at 5 p.m. Read more
Message from the CEO
Members, Honorary Members of the AIBC and All Associates, Welcome to 2017—I hope you all had a chance to ring in the New Year with family and friends. We at… Read more
Regulatory Authority & Web Resources Released
As a self-regulated profession, the importance of clearly articulating the AIBC’s regulatory authority is paramount. Understanding how the Architects Act — the legislation that governs the regulation of the profession of architecture… Read more