By Kristin Hohenadel September 29, 2014, Slate Brooklyn-based Pop Chart Lab—makers of such visual compendia as the chart of 500 beers, pasta permutation map, and The Great Gatsby as an… Read more
Architecture’s Greatest Hits, From Prehistory to the Present, in a Single Poster
Canadian Museum for Human Rights: An anticipated work of architecture, but not one of our best
By Alex Bozikovic Sep. 26 2014, The Globe and Mail It’s rare that a new Canadian building appears on a postage stamp, but there it was on letters this month:… Read more
Interactive Infographic: How Much do Architecture Graduates Earn?
By Rory Scott September 30, 2014, Arch daily Using information collected from the US Census Bureau’s American Community Survey, the Hamilton Project at The Brookings Institution has created a set… Read more
HPO, BC Hydro and FortisBC launch the Building Envelope Thermal Bridging Guide
A typical architect’s tool kit includes both old and new technology: a sketchbook and a laptop, a compass and a smartphone, a set square and – as of October 16,… Read more
BC Building Code Changes: Implementing December 19, 2014
Several changes are coming to the BC Building Code on December 19, 2014. There are a number of resources available to help Code users understand these changes, who they impact,… Read more
New Bulletin From City of Vancouver on Energy Statements Required On Drawings
Please note that effective January 1st, 2015, all drawing sets for building projects subject to ASHRAE 90.1 or NECB are required to include Energy Statements per Bulletin 2014-004-BU. The energy webpage… Read more
Here are the winners of Vancouver's first urban design awards
By Jeff Clowers Sept 17, 2014, VancityBuzz Vancouver is home to some of the most innovative urban design and architecture, not only in Canada but around the world. In recognition… Read more
AIBC Executive Director Michael Ernest Architect AIBC Set to Retire
President’s Message After over five years at the helm of the AIBC as executive director, Michael Ernest Architect AIBC announced he will be leaving his position effective no earlier than… Read more
Advisory Note to all CES Participants
REP Event Providers: We are aware that some organizations are misrepresenting themselves as part of the AIBC Registered Educational Provider (REP) program. In some cases this has caused compliance problems… Read more
'Cliff House' puts architecture on the edge
By Josh Elliott CTVNews.ca, September 10, 2014 If you’re a wealthy Australian who loves hanging out by the sea, this precariously-perched getaway home may be one for you. The Australian… Read more