Space constraints and structural technologies produce precarious-looking high-rises Rafael Viñoly’s 432 Park Ave., one of the tallest residential towers in the world and the third-tallest building in the U.S. Photo: … Read more
Manhattan’s Stalagmite Architecture
Building The Future Of Architecture With Culture And Natural Materials
By Marsha Lederman VANCOUVER — The Globe and Mail March 25, 2015 In architecture and design, tremendous solutions for the future can be found in history and the project’s specific… Read more
Joan Hendriks Architect AIBC MRAIC Announced as AIBC’s Director of Registration and Licensing
The AIBC is pleased to announce the appointment of Joan Hendriks Architect AIBC MRAIC as the new Director of Registration and Licensing. For more than 15 years Joan has been… Read more
Three Bylaw Amendments Set for Electronic Vote
For the first time, the AIBC will be conducting an electronic vote. The vote will be on three “administrative” bylaw amendments. AIBC Council supports the three bylaw amendments and encourages… Read more
BC Society of Landscape Architects Annual Conference
The BC Society of Landscape Architects (BCSLA) invites you to attend their annual conference, entitled – Corridors: Connecting BC Communities. The conference will be held form April 23 to 25, 2015… Read more
Council Meeting Summary – 10 March 2015
At the 10 March 2015 council meeting, the AIBC Council dealt with the following items: President’s Report On 18 February 2015, Canada, New Zealand and Australia signed a Mutual Recognition… Read more
A History of Vancouver Architecture
Susanna Houwen, Architect AIBC, is offering sessions on a history of architecture in Vancouver. VINT 1010 A History of Vancouver Architecture Ever wonder what makes the Vancouver Special unique to… Read more
AIBC Council Nominations Now Closed
Five candidates have submitted their nomination for the five available 2015/2016 AIBC Council positions. As a result, election ballots will not be mailed to members. The new and returning AIBC… Read more
Call for Papers for 2015 AIBC Annual Conference
The Architectural Institute of British Columbia invites submissions from those interested in speaking, participating in panel discussions or facilitating interactive workshops at the 2015 AIBC Annual Conference to be held… Read more
Foster + Partners to create Canada’s tallest habitable building in Toronto
by Amy Frearson | Dezeen British architecture firm Foster + Partners has revealed plans to build an 80-storey skyscraper that is set to become Canada’s tallest habitable building. Called The… Read more