AIBC Newsletter | September 4, 2025

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2025 Firm Update Deadline: September 30

The 2025 Firm Update has begun, and the deadline for completing this important regulatory requirement is September 30, 2025. All architectural firms registered with the Architectural Institute of British Columbia are required to submit a firm update. Read more.

Call for Submissions Now Open for Conference 2026!

The 2026 AIBC Conference Call for Submissions is now open! The AIBC is delighted to announce that the theme is “People / Place / Possibility”. A variety of presentation formats are sought, including lectures and panel discussions. The deadline to submit a speaker proposal is October 27, 2025. Read more.

Apply to Join the AIBC Nomination Committee

The AIBC is seeking Registrants to volunteer and contribute as members of the Nomination Committee. The Nomination Committee evaluates and recommends qualified candidates for the Board election and plays a vital role in ensuring that Board Members have the appropriate skills and competencies needed to fulfill their roles and responsibilities. Read more.

AIBC Happenings

  • Registration is opening soon for the 2026 Certified Professional (CP) and Advanced Code Knowledge Courses.
  • The provincial government has named Lara Greguric as a public appointee to the AIBC Board.

AIBC Professional Conduct and Discipline Matters

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

  • Aryo Falakrou Architectural Technologist AIBC

Intern Architect Happenings

  • Examination for Architects in Canada is being held in British Columbia in both Vancouver and Victoria on November 3 and 4. The AIBC is holding a complimentary information session on September 11.

AIBC Volunteer Opportunities

  • Municipal Advisory Design Panels:
    City of Langley, City of Maple Ridge, City of Nanaimo, District of North Vancouver, District of Oak Bay, City of Richmond, District of Saanich, District of Squamish, City of Surrey, University Endowment Lands, City of White Rock, Municipality of Whistler.
  • Nomination Committee – Registrant and Lay Volunteers
  • Conference PD Advisory Group
  • Oral Exam Panelists
  • BEA Assessors
  • Mentorship of an Intern Architect AIBC

Recognized Educational Provider Events

The AIBC welcomes REPs: Brenlo Ltd., Canadian General Tower, Fisher & Paykel, Psquare Engineering and Construction Ltd.

  • AcoustiTECH

    Acoustics 101 and Sound Insulation in Multi-Storey Buildings, September 25

  • BCIT

    XZEB 1001 – Fundamentals of Zero Energy/Emissions and Passive House Buildings, September 9

    XZEB 1160 – Introduction to Embodied Carbon & Whole-Building Life Cycle Assessments, September 10

    XZEB 1166 – Advanced Topics in Whole-Building Life Cycle Assessment, September 10

  • BC Wood Specialties Group

    Specifier Workshops at the Global Buyers Mission 2025, September 4

  • Canadian General Tower

    Waterproofing Commercial Aquatic Facilities with PVC Membrane Systems, September 24

  • Cascadia Windows & Doors

    Window of Opportunity: Leveraging Passive House Windows in Commercial & Residential Buildings, September 11

    Closing the Gap: Leveraging Cladding Attachments to Deliver High-Performance Exterior Wall Assemblies, September 16

    Beyond the Frame: How High-Performance Fenestration Expands Design Possibility, September 24

    Wildfire Resistance: Window Strategies for Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI) Design, September 26

    From Restoration to Innovation: Leveraging Rehabilitation Lessons Learned to Drive Adoption of High-Performance Building Envelope Products, October 1

  • Gaia College

    Business Skills for Land Care Professionals, September 8

    Ecological Landscape Design,
    September 8

    Ecological Plant Knowledge 1: Natives, September 8

    Ecological Plant Knowledge 2: Ornamentals, September 8

    Landscape Design Basics with SketchUp Pro, September 8
    Living Green Infrastructure, September 8

  • Gaia College (continued)

    Organic Horticulture Specialist Course, September 8

    Organic Master Gardener, September 8
    Rainwater Harvesting and Management, September 8

  • Garaventa (Canada) Ltd.

    Elevators & Platform Lifts for Safe Accessibility, September 15

    Residential Elevators for an Accessible Home, September 15

  • Informa Canada

    Interior Design Show Conference,
    September 26

  • JRS Engineering

    City of Vancouver’s Energy & Carbon Requirements for Existing Buildings, September 26

  • K2 Stone

    Building with Natural Stone Materials | Sustainably Sourced Building Materials Within North America, September 24

  • RAIC

    Vancouver Island South presents – Settlement Victoria: The Indigenous Perspective (A Walking Tour), September 5

    CHOP CHAT Chapters 1.1, 1.2, September 11

    Small Firms Thrive with BIM – Work Smarter, Not Harder, September 12

    Financial Management for Architects, September 15

    Architecture, Music, Acoustics and Composers, September 16

    Human Resources Essentials for Architects, September 17

    CHOP CHAT Chapter 1.3, September 18

    Principles of Acoustics, September 19

    Change Management During the Project, September 23

    CHOP CHAT Chapter 1.4, September 25

    CHOP CHAT Chapters 1.5, 1.6, October 2

  • UBC Centre for Advanced Wood Processing

    Robot Made: Large Scale Robotic Timber Fabrication in Architecture, September 27

  • ZEBx

    ZEBx Building Tour Series: Brightside Timbre and Harmony, September 25

Industry News

  • The BC Ministry of Infrastructure is seeking feedback on the recently introduced Infrastructure Projects Act.
  • The Architecture Foundation of British Columbia is looking for architectural models for its Model Exhibition: Contemporary Craft.
  • The Ministry of Housing and Municipal Affairs is requesting input on the value of developing new guidance on the preparation and submission of residential permit drawings.
  • Participate in a survey on the digitalization of construction codes and compliance checking.

Upcoming Events

  • Arthur Erickson Centennial Symposium, hosted by UBC SALA and the Arthur Erickson Foundation – September 13, 2025.

  • Mountain and Resort Town Planners Summit, hosted by the Canadian Institute of Planners and American Institute of Certified Planners – October 1–3, 2025.

  • Zero Waste Conference, hosted by Metro Vancouver – November 27, 2025.

Classifieds

  • F2A Architecture Ltd. – Intern Architect
  • Facilities Planner, Facilities & Capital Planning – Simon Fraser University
  • Iredale Architecture – Architect
  • Formwerks Architectural Incorporated – Architectural Technologist

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