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
The Best Architecture Books of 2015
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
Corporation of Delta Request for Qualifications (Boundary Bay Fire Hall)
The Corporation of Delta recently issued a Request for Qualifications for the Boundary Bay Fire Hall that stated a second stage would include a competition, without reference to it being… Read more
Controversial ‘Origami’ Tower Proposal Revised
by Naoibh O’Connor Vancouver Courier, Dec 1, 2015 (Image: The original plan for the Waterfront Tower at 555 West Cordova was widely panned, but the design team is revising its… Read more
Nine Most Popular Houses Published in Dezeen
by staff Dezeen, Nov 17, 2015 (Image: A spiralling concrete slide connects the kitchen and child’s bedroom of this family house near Jakarta designed by Indonesian architects Aboday. Courtesy Dezeen,… Read more
Low-Tech Tool Helps Designers Create Healthier Spaces
by Carolyn Abate Metropolis Magazine, Dec 1, 2015 (Image: The mindful MATERIALS initiative is designed to act as a sort of Dewey-Decimal system of icons that rest on the spine… Read more