AIBC Newsletter | October 2, 2025

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Proposed New Professional Standards Consultation

Two new Professional Standards regarding Competency and Field Review
Services are being proposed. The amendments have received approval in
principle from the AIBC Board. An overview of the proposed Professional
Standards can be found on the website, and a consultation session is taking place on November 12. Read more.

2025 Fall PD Series Registration Now Open

The AIBC’s Fall PD Series is back! Starting October 22, the online series will explore a range of architectural topics, including standardized designs and
components, the shade impacts of architectural projects (shadow studies), and the role of Indigenous values in design process. Read more.

Regulatory Review | Understanding the Use of the Architect’s Seal (Part 1)

This Regulatory Review examines key concepts outlined in Practice Guideline: Use of the Architect’s Seal – specifically, reinforcing the types of documents that must be sealed and providing clarity on Direct Supervision requirements.
Read more.

Registrant Information on the AIBC Register

Under the PGA, the AIBC is required to maintain an online, publicly accessible register of Individual Registrants, Firms, and Former Registrants. Registrants are responsible for supplying the information on the register and notifying the AIBC of any changes. Read more.

AIBC Happenings
  • The AIBC has issued an advisory on clearance of buildings from electrical infrastructure.
  • The 2025 Firm Update concluded on September 30, with nearly all Firms submitting their update by the deadline. Only two percent of Firms still need to complete this regulatory requirement.
  • The AIBC has launched a new Classifieds website.

  • Registration is now open for the 2026 Certified Professional (CP) and Advanced Code Knowledge Courses.

  • Save the date: the CP Update Seminar is taking place on Wednesday, October 29.

  • View photos from the 2025 Induction and Retirement Ceremony.

  • The 2026 AIBC Conference Call for Submissions closes on October 27.

Intern Architect Happenings
  • The Examination for Architects in Canada (ExAC) will be administered in Vancouver and Victoria on November 3 and 4, 2025, in-person

AIBC Volunteer Opportunities
  • Municipal Advisory Design Panels:
    City of Langley, City of Maple Ridge, City of North Vancouver, District of North Vancouver, District of Oak Bay, District of Saanich, City of Surrey, Municipality of Whistler.
  • Nomination Committee – Registrant Volunteers
  • Mentorship of an Intern Architect AIBC
  • Conference PD Advisory Group
  • Oral Exam Panelists
  • BEA Assessors

Recognized Educational Provider Events

The AIBC welcomes REPs: Blackcomb Façade Technology, Contract Wall Solutions, DC Architecture Inc. (dba 4site Consulting), UNIQ Dimensions.

  • AcoustiTECH

    Don’t Let Your Good Sound Isolation Go Up In Smoke, October 30

  • Barrisol BC

    Room Acoustics & Solutions, October 22

  • BCIT

    XZEB 1165 – Whole-Building Life Cycle Assessments Using Impact Estimator for Buildings, October 16

    XZEB 1120 – Airtightness and Low-TEDI Enclosures of Zero Energy/Emissions and Passive House Buildings, October 28

    XZEB 1169 – Whole-Building Life Cycle Assessment Final Project, October 29

    XZEB 1150 – Introduction to Solar Photovoltaic & Electrical Systems for Zero Energy & Passive House Homes,
    October 29

  • Cascadia Windows & Doors

    Window of Opportunity: Leveraging Passive House Windows in Commercial & Residential Buildings, October 9

    Beyond the Frame: How High-Performance Fenestration Expands Design Possibility, October 15

    Closing the Gap: Leveraging Cladding Attachments to Deliver High-Performance Exterior Wall Assemblies, October 21

    From Restoration to Innovation: Leveraging Rehabilitation Lessons Learned to Drive Adoption of High-Performance Building Envelope Products, November 6

  • K2 Stone

    Building with Natural Stone Materials | Sustainably Sourced Building Materials Within North America, October 29

  • Passive House Canada

    Igniting Innovation: The Passive House Fire Hall & Fire Resilient Homes, October 16

  • RAIC

    CHOP CHAT Chapters 2.1, 2.3, October 9

    CHOP CHAT Chapter 2.2, October 16

    Addressing Thermal Bridging, October 17

    CHOP CHAT Chapter 2.4, October 30

    CHOP CHAT Chapter 3.1, November 6

  • Sawchuk Accessible Solutions

    Accessible Washrooms — The Throne: Toilet Features and Fixtures to Maximize Accessibility, October 7

    Accessible Washrooms — Multi-stall Washrooms: Stalls, Fixtures, Features, Placement and All-Gender Setups,
    November 4

  • Township of Langley

    Mechanical Design Workshop, October 21

    Mechanical Design Workshop, October 22

  • UBC Centre for Advanced Wood Processing

    British Columbia Timber Building Tour, October 20

  • Vectorworks Inc.

    Designing for Reuse: A Case Study,
    October 21

Industry News
  • The Canadian Board for Harmonized Construction Codes has released the Intent Statements supplement to the 2020 National Model Codes.
  • Share feedback on the proposed City of Vancouver Groundwater Protection Area Requirements by October 20, 2025.

Upcoming Events

  • 2025 AFBC Architectural Awards of Excellence, hosted by the Architecture Foundation of British Columbia (AFBC) – October 27, 2025.

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

Classifieds
  • Carscadden Stokes McDonald Architects Inc. – Intern Architect
  • Project Administration Assistant – Keystone Architecture and Planning Ltd.
  • Raffaele Architecture Inc. – Architect
  • J+S Architect Inc. – Architectural Technologist

In Passing

  • Charles (Chuck) Edwin Wills, former Architect AIBC

  • Jakob (Jak) Gerold Philip Redenbach Retired Architect AIBC

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