Canada’s next census will be conducted in May 2016. Early in May, census packages will be delivered to households across Canada, providing residents with the information they need to complete… Read more
The 2016 Census is Coming
National Building Code of Canada 2015 Available for Purchase
The National Building Code of Canada 2015 (NBC), published by NRC and developed by the Canadian Commission on Building and Fire Codes, sets out technical provisions for the design and… Read more
Update to the 2012 British Columbia Building Code Now Available
An update package (634 pgs) is available for the 2012 BC Building Code binder product for Revisions 1 thru 7. Read more
2016/2017 AIBC Council Candidates Announced
Five candidates have submitted their nomination for the five available 2016/2017 AIBC Council positions. The new and returning AIBC councilors will be formally announced by acclamation for a two-year term effective May 16, 2016 at the annual meeting. Read more
Thompson-Okanagan Recognized at Wood Design Awards
by staff Okanagan Life, Mar 1, 2016 (Image: Queensway Transit Exchange in Kelowna. Photo: VIA Architecture) The B.C. Wood Design Awards honoured excellence in architectural wood projects this week, with… Read more
Spanish OE House is Part Case Study, Part Le Corbusier’s Maison Jaoul
by Olivia Martin Architect’s Newspaper, Feb 25, 2016 (Image: OE House in Alforja, Spain. Photo: Jose Hevia) For clients who wanted two separate houses, one for the first floor and… Read more
Canadian Canoe Museum a Lesson in Building with the Landscape
by David Dick-Agnew Azure, Feb 8, 2016 (Image: Snaking along a side of the Trent-Severn Canal in Peterborough, Ontario, the low-slung, green-roofed building will connect to the water. Photo: Heneghan… Read more
AAA Practice Advisory: General Contract Review
The Alberta Architecture Association has issued a practice advisory on contracts prepared by public sector and large organization private sector clients. Although the advisory is Alberta-focused, the information is a… Read more
UBC Architecture Co-op Program
The UBC Architecture Co-operative Education Program integrates a student’s academic studies with work experience. Students engage in an eight-month long (two continuous school sessions) work-term in a professional architectural firm… Read more
Introducing the Newly Redesigned AIBC Website
We are pleased to announce the launch of the newly redesigned website, your central source of information on the Architectural Institute of British Columbia. The latest version advances efforts to better serve the AIBC community and the general public. Read more