Note: Capitalized terms on this webpage have the same meaning as defined in the AIBC Bylaws.
As a regulator of the profession of architecture in British Columbia, the AIBC is responsible for receiving and investigating two types of complaints:
Professional conduct
Any member of the public can make a Complaint if they are concerned that a Registrant of the AIBC (Architect, Intern Architect, Architectural Technologist, Retired Architect, Firm, or Temporary Licensee (Architect)) has behaved in an unprofessional manner, contravened the Professional Governance Act, Architects Regulation, AIBC Bylaws, or Schedule A: Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct found in the AIBC Bylaws, or otherwise is incompetent or unfit to practice.
See our Professional Conduct page for details on how to file a complaint.
Illegal practice
Under the Professional Governance Act, Architects Regulation, and AIBC Bylaws, only Architects are permitted by law to provide architectural services, and only Registrants are permitted to represent themselves as Architects, Intern Architects, and Architectural Technologists in B.C. Any member of the public can report a possible infraction that involves the illegal practice of architecture or the use of a reserved title to the AIBC.
See our Illegal Practice page for details on how to file a complaint.