By Shawn O’Hara Vancity Buzz, Feb 2, 2016 (Image: Vancouver Chinatown Market Alley circa 1940s. Courtesy of SFU David See-Chai Lam Centre for International Communication and Vancity Buzz) Since before… Read more
130 Years in the Making: A Brief History of Vancouver’s Chinatown
Look Ma, No Handrails: Can You Carry Minimalism Too Far?
by Lloyd Alter Treehugger, Jan 21, 2016 (Image: Ninja House designed by Hiroyuki Shinozaki Architects. Courtesy of Hiroyasu Sakaguchi, ArchDaily and Treehugger) A few years ago I asked “Why are… Read more
Beautiful Architecture Positively Affects Human Health
By Steve Hansen Sourceable.net, Feb 4, 2016 (Image: Canary Wharf, London. Courtesy of Sourceable.net) According to researchers at Warwick Business School in Coventry, UK, beautiful architecture has a positive impact… Read more
CES Reporting Period Deadline: Five Months Remaining to Earn and Report LUs
Five Ways to Earn Learning Units (LUs) for Your Continuing Education System (CES) Requirements Attend AIBC Recognized Educational Provider (REP) Events (LUs reported by AIBC) The AIBC Recognized Educational Provider… Read more
International Women in Architecture Survey
An international survey is being conducted by Eva Alvarez to explore what has changed for women in architecture over the last 40 years. It has been 40 years since Architectural… Read more
AIBC Vancouver Island Chapter Appreciation Night
Since this year’s Festival of Architecture is being held in Nanaimo (a rare occurrence to have the Festival out West), it’s only appropriate that the focus of this year’s Appreciation… Read more
In Passing: Natalie Dickson Hall
Born Easter Sunday April 8, 1928 in Arlington, Massachusetts, Natalie passed away peacefully January 13, 2016 in Vancouver. Her beloved husband, Hugh Upham Hall, predeceased her in 1991. She was… Read more
Russian Avant-Garde Architecture Influences Wooden Desk Accessories
by Dan Howarth Dezeen, Jan 21, 2016 (Image: The paper-clip holder references Melnikov House by K.S. Melnikov. Courtesy of Dezeen) The wooden desk accessories in this collection by Russian designers… Read more
Cambridge Murals Combine Artist’s Passion for Art and Architecture
by Kurt Watkins Waterloo Region Record, Jan 18, 2016 (Image: Stephanie Boutari next to her most recent mural on the rear wall of 800 Franklin Blvd. in Cambridge. Courtesy of… Read more
Museum of Vancouver Exhibit Looks to the Future
by Naoibh O’Connor Vancouver Courier, Jan 20, 2016 (Image: Your Future Home: Creating the New Vancouver runs Jan 21 to May 15 at the Museum of Vancouver. Courtesy Vancouver Courier,… Read more