AIBC Newsletter | January 9, 2025

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Annual Renewal of Registration Deadline: February 1

The 2025 Annual Renewal of Registration deadline is February 1, 2025. As of today, less than half of all Registrants have submitted payments. Those
eligible to apply for a waiver of their annual fees must submit their applications by January 15, 2025. Read more.

Learning Units Available at BUILDEX Vancouver 2025

The AIBC is a lead supporting organization at BUILDEX Vancouver 2025, and supporting the session “BCBC 2024/VBBL 202X New Adaptable Dwelling Unit Requirements”. The event is taking place on February 26 and 27, and AIBC Registrants are eligible to receive a discount. Read more.

Opportunities with the AIBC Volunteer Program

The AIBC Volunteer Program supports Registrants and members of the public in furthering the mandate of the AIBC and the architectural profession in B.C. The Institute is seeking individuals for several volunteer opportunities, including Oral Examiners, BEA Assessors, and the Investigation Committee. Read more.

AIBC Happenings

  • The 2024 Volunteer Recognition Ceremony took place on December 3, 2024. Photos from the event are now available.

AIBC Professional Conduct and Discipline Matters

The AIBC publishes findings and admissions of unprofessional conduct by AIBC Registrants. Below is the most recent publication:

  • Michael Ting Ho Cheung Architect AIBC

Intern Architect Happenings

  • The 2025 Oral Exam Schedule will be published on the AIBC website in the coming weeks.

AIBC Volunteer Opportunities
  • Municipal Advisory Design Panels: City of Pitt Meadows, City of Surrey, and
    University of British Columbia.
  • Oral Exam Panelists
  • Investigation Committee (Registrant Member)
  • Investigation Committee (Lay Committee Member)

Recognized Educational Provider Events

The AIBC welcomes REPs: National Energy Equipment Inc.

  • AcousiTECH

    Acoustic 101 & Sound Insulation in Multi- Storey Buildings, January 23

  • BCIT

    Associate Certificate in Construction of Mass Timber Structures, January 6

    XZEB 1001 – Fundamentals of Zero
    Energy/Emissions and Passive House
    Buildings    , January 7

    XZEB 1166 – Advanced Topics in Whole-Building Life Cycle Assessment,
    January 8

    Introduction to Regenerative Building,
    January 9

    Building Certifications, January 15

    XZEB 1160 – Introduction to Embodied Carbon & Whole-Building Life Cycle Assessments, January 22

    CESA 0100: Introduction to Zero Energy/Low-TEDI Buildings Design
    Process (Part 3 Buildings)    , January 24

  • BC Wood Specialties Group

    Ventilated Doors – Next Generation,
    Maximizing Indoor Environmental Quality
    Between Enclosed Spaces: In-Person Lunch & Learn + Factory Tour    , January 17

    Factory Pre-Finishing of Exterior Building Materials, a Sustainable Practice,
    January 28

  • Cascadia Windows & Doors

    An Active Approach to Passive House Windows, January 9

  • Cascadia Windows & Doors (continued)

    From Restoration to Innovation, January 15
    Closing the Gap: Leveraging Cladding
    Attachments to Deliver High-Performance
    Exterior Wall Assemblies    , January 17

    Tackling Window Pain, January 23

  • CSC Vancouver Chapter

    Quality Architectural Woodwork for Architects – Drawing and Specification Requirements, January 16

  • Martin Knowles Photo/Media

    Architectural and Interior Photography for Awards & Media, January 20

  • Roofing Contractors Association of British Columbia

    Adhered Roof System Requirements and Wind Uplift Ratings, January 29

  • Total Parking Solutions

    New Innovative Systems for Sustainable and Efficient Space Planning (3-Part Series),
    January 14

    New Innovative Systems for Sustainable and Efficient Space Planning (3-Part Series),
    January 28

  • UBC

    Design for Manufacturing and Assembly Workshop, January 23

  • Women in Architecture

    Beyond Barriers: Designing for an Inclusive Tomorrow, January 16

Industry News
  • Learn more about Vancouver City
    Council's decisions on the use of electricity and natural gas for space and hot water heating.
  • Participate in Statistics Canada’s Survey of Household Spending (SHS) by February 10, 2025.

Upcoming Events

  • 2025 Gentle Density Leaders Summit, hosted by Small Housing BC – February 25, 2025

  • BUILDEX Vancouver 2025, hosted by Informa – February 26 and 27, 2025
    AIBC Registrants are eligible to receive a discount.

Classifieds
  • Colin Harper Architect – Intern
    Architect
  • Station One Architects – BIM Manager
  • DYS Architecture – Architect
  • Francl Architecture Inc. – Architectural
    Technologist

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