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Bylaw Review | Consultation Session and Feedback Form
The Bylaw Review Committee, supported by AIBC Council, is consulting with registrants on revisions to a small set of bylaws from the AIBC's Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct, as well as several administrative bylaw amendments. Consultation will run until June 27, with an in-person and online session being held on June 11. Register and read more.
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Action Required: Annual Renewal Mid-Year Information Update
Have you changed your phone number? Gotten a new email address? Moved firm locations? Let the AIBC know! Now that June is here, it's time for registrants to update both their individual and firm profile information for the mid-year information update. This important action can be done in five minutes, and only involves three steps. Read more.
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Internship in Architecture Program Instructor Opportunity
The AIBC is seeking enthusiastic architects to be instructors for delivering courses offered through the Internship in Architecture Program. The courses were recently redesigned to include updated content and activity-based learning strategies – this is a great opportunity to share your expertise and guidance with emerging professionals. Read more.
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Professional Service Award Nominations – Only 16 Days Left!
Do you know of an individual who has made an outstanding contribution to the architectural profession, community or Institute? Recognize their positive impact by nominating them for a Professional Service Award! There are only 16 days left to submit a nomination – the deadline is June 21, 2019. Read more.
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Call for Entries | 2019 Architectural Awards & Awards Jury
The call for submissions for the 2019 Architectural Awards Program is now open. Debuting this year, the Architecture Foundation of B.C. will be hosting the awards program. The AIBC is pleased to support the Foundation and will serve as a resource during this transitional year. Entries and jury applications will be accepted until June 28, 2019. Read more.
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AIBC Architectural Walking Tours Open for Booking
The AIBC’s popular Architectural Walking Tours in Vancouver and Victoria are now available online for summer 2019 bookings! The tours are an engaging way to learn more about the architecture and history of these two cities. For CES participants, walking tours earn 1 Non-core LU per hour. Read more.
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| AIBC 100 |
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Architectural Institute of British Columbia, Incorporated 1920
This month, we have unveiled regulatory and architectural milestones from the 1920s! From the passing of Bill 51 which signified the official regulation of the architectural profession in British Columbia to a special menu from the first AIBC Annual Dinner, there's lots to discover about this decade on aibc.ca/100.
Fast Fact: The first President of the Architectural Institute of B.C. was Andrew Lamb Mercer – he was elected at the first-ever AIBC meeting on June 10, 1920. |
| Intern Architect Happenings |
- ALERT: internship.aibc.ca has now been incorporated into the newly updated registration pages on the AIBC’s primary website, aibc.ca. Please update your bookmarks to aibc.ca/registration/intern-architects. Read more about the registration webpages restructure.
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| AIBC Volunteer Opportunities |
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| AIBC Courses |
2019 AIBC Course Schedule.
AIBC Courses fill up quickly so ensure you register without delay. Upcoming courses with availability include the following: |
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| Recognized Educational Provider Events |
| Following are the most recent upcoming REP events. For a full listing, see the AIBC events calendar. |
- BCIT
Solar Electric Design, June 7
Passive House Tradesperson Course – Building Envelope Specialization, June 10
Residential Renewable Energy, June 15
- Interior Technology
Fire Door Systems, A Guide to Code Compliance, July 9
Fire Door Systems, A Guide to Code Compliance, July 10
Fire Door Systems, A Guide to Code Compliance, July 11
- Langara College
Development Application Process, June 8
Invisible Hazard – Radon, June 10
Environmental Hazards – Mould & Lead, June 17
Building Systems Energy Assessment 2, June 20
Project Supervision, June 26
Controlling Construction Costs, June 27
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- Muniak Inc.
Building Code Tutor, ongoing
Building Code Tutor Volume 2, ongoing
- Passive House Canada
120C: Exam Preparation for Passive House Designer/Consultant Exam, June 15
- SAFTI First Fire Rated Glazing Solutions
Designing with Fire-Rated Glass, ongoing
- Vancouver Community College
Adobe Illustrator Level 2, June 10
- Vancouver Regional Construction Association
Supervisory & Management Skills, June 10
Green Building Rating Systems: An Overview and Comparison, June 17
ZEBx: Building Capacity to Achieve Affordable, Efficient Zero Emissions Wood Buildings, June 19
Construction Estimating, June 20
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| Industry News |
- Are you a frequent user of the City of Vancouver's Zoning and Development Bylaw? Share your thoughts on how to simplify building height and floor area regulations.
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| Resource Roundup |
| Frequently Referenced AIBC Documents
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