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In Passing: Bing Thom Architect AIBC, Icon
Bing Thom Architect AIBC, an architect of international influence, died suddenly of a brain aneurysm today. He was in Hong Kong working on the Xiqu Theatre at the time, which… Read more
10-Minute Employer Survey to Aid Refugee Settlement
To facilitate workforce entry of Metro Vancouver refugees, the Metro Vancouver Refugee Response Team is conducting a 10-minute survey of employers… Read more
Attention Retired Architects AIBC: Opportunity To Serve As First Retired Architect Liaison to Council
Would you like to help shape the work of B.C.’s body responsible for the self-regulation of architecture in the public interest? Read more
In Passing: Ted Teshima Architect AIBC
Ted Teshima Architect AIBC was born in Sea Island (now Richmond), in 1938 and passed away at home on September 2, 2016. As a youth, Teshima excelled in math and drawing. Read more
The Economist: Top of the tree
The case for wooden skyscrapers is not barking The five-storey pagoda of the Temple of the Flourishing Law in the Nara prefecture of Japan is one of the world’s oldest… Read more
AIBC Council Meeting Summary – September 13, 2016
At the September 13, 2016 council meeting, the AIBC Council dealt with the below items. Governance Committee 1) Council discussed the Retired Architect liaison to council position that was recommended… Read more
Proposed Amendments to Council Rules
At its September 13, 2016 meeting, AIBC Council passed a motion to update four sets of council rules. The amendments include replacing the outdated ‘executive director’ title with ‘Chief Executive Officer’, which was changed in the bylaws in January 2016, as well as other housekeeping items. Read more
In Passing: John Weselake Architect AIBC
John Weselake Architect AIBC, born in Winnipeg in 1947, passed away at home on July 29, 2016. Weselake graduated from St. Paul’s High School and went on to study Fine… Read more
Investigations & Discipline Bylaws Now In Effect
The Investigations & Discipline bylaws supported by members and honorary members who participated in the AIBC’s electronic vote (June 13-July 8, 2016) have successfully passed the provincial government’s “disallowance” period and are now in effect. Read more