The Architectural Institute of British Columbia invites submissions from those interested in speaking, participating in panel discussions or facilitating interactive workshops at the 2016 AIBC Annual Conference to be held… Read more
Call For Papers: 2016 AIBC Annual Conference
Members Approve Three Administrative Bylaw Amendments
The AIBC’s three administrative bylaw amendments put forward for electronic vote have received the requisite 2/3 approval from the institute’s voting members. The approval rates and bylaw descriptions are: Bylaw… Read more
Global Alliance for Buildings and Construction Launches at the UN Climate Change Conference
By Caroline Massie Architect Magazine, Dec 4, 2015 (Image: Workers install a logo on the facade of the U.N Climate Conference in Le Bourget, outside Paris. Courtesy of Architect Magazine,… Read more
Diabetes Prevention Is a Job for Architects, Says Professor
By The Early Edition CBC News, Dec 2, 2015 (Image: McGill professor Avi Friedman believes that if entire communities lent themselves to a more active lifestyle, the people living there… Read more
The Best Architecture Books of 2015
by Rowan Moore The Guardian, Dec 7, 2015 (Image: An Eames office design from the ‘handsome’ World of Ray and Charles Eames. Courtesy of The Guardian, photo by Eames Office)… Read more
Call for Presenters to Banff Session 2016
Be a vital part of Banff Session 2016! Contribute to the professions of architecture and interior design by submitting a presentation that will incite thought and spark discussion. The Banff… Read more
BC Building Code Revision: Effective December 11, 2015
The BC Building Code was amended by ministerial order on November 17, 2015, with changes effective December 11, 2015. View the revisions. Parts 1, 3, 4, 5, and 9 are… Read more
Travelling Exhibit: Dutch Design Supermodels
Dudoc (Dutch Urban Design Centre) Vancouver in cooperation with the Consulate General of the Netherlands is excited to present the Dutch Design Supermodels travelling exhibit that showcases the ingenuity of… Read more
eNews Holiday Schedule
Please be advised eNews will not be distributed on December 24 or 31. eNews will return on January 7, 2016. Best wishes for a very happy holiday season! If you have… Read more
Paul Becker to Step Down as AIBC Director of Professional Services
After 40 years of professional practice, the last six of which have been enjoyed at the AIBC, Paul Becker Architect AIBC P.Eng. has decided to reduce his work load and… Read more