Reginald Joseph Bickford, born October 11, 1916, died peacefully at home on June 27, 2015 surrounded by his immediate family, at the end of a long and colourful life. Born… Read more
In Passing: Reginald Joseph Bickford
AIBC Registers First Australian Architect Under New Cross-Border Agreement
The Architectural Institute of British Columbia (AIBC) is pleased to announce that Australian architect Andrew J.D. Scott is the first person to successfully satisfy the conditions for registration in Canada… Read more
AIBC’s Architectural Walking Tours Program Begins – Come Join Us on a Tour!
The AIBC’s Architectural Walking Tours program kicked off July 1, 2015 and runs to August 31, 2015. With 11 exciting tours to choose from, this summer’s program offers unique perspectives… Read more
ExAC Registration: Two Weeks to Register
A reminder to Intern Architects that the deadline to register for the Examination for Architects in Canada (ExAC) is July 15, 2015. This year, Intern Architects have the option to… Read more
2015 AIBC Architectural Awards – Submissions Due Monday!
The Architectural Institute of British Columbia showcases the best in B.C. architecture through its highly-respected Architectural Awards program. An esteemed jury with representation from both within and outside the profession… Read more
In Passing: Gordon Graham
It is with deep regret that Thinkspace announces the passing of Gordon Graham, Retired Architect AIBC, who was the founder of the firm. He was 81 years old. Mr. Graham… Read more
The Hard Stuff: Why Concrete is Still Best for Stunning Architecture
By Jay Merrick The Independent, June 26, 2015 (Image: The Museum of Civilisations from Europe and the Mediterranean in Marseille. Courtesy of The Independent) Water, aggregate, cement. Mix them together,… Read more
Architect Turns Shopping Cart into Shelter for Homeless People
By Eleanor Goldberg The Huffington Post, June 23, 2015 (Image: The concept pivots around the recycling of the proverbial shopping cart as core component, structure and transport. The shelter package… Read more
Guggenheim Helsinki Unveils Design
By Robin Pogrebin and Doreen Carvajal The New York Times, June 23, 2015 (Image: A rendering of the winning design for the new Guggenheim Helsinki. Courtesy of Moreau Kusunoki Architectes/Guggenheim)… Read more
Building Act Information Now Online
The Building Act is now available on the Building Act website at www.gov.bc.ca/buildingact. The website includes a link to the final text of the Building Act as well as the… Read more