Vision

These Vision Statements represent a consensus of Council, Staff and Council Chairs’ collective understanding of priorities and directions flowing out of the members survey, stakeholders session and a review of the Strategic Plan.

Our Vision for the Institute

• The Institute effectively serves and represents the needs and interests of the public, the profession as a whole and its registrants.

• The Institute is an active and vibrant organization and serves as the primary resource centre for the public, registrants and others associated with architecture.

• The Institute has a widespread presence throughout BC and has a positive influence on government and other jurisdictions in society.

• The Institute is financially secure.

• The Institute enjoys an abundance of new and diverse registrants.

• The Institute embraces and engages in continual renewal.

• The Institute carries out its regulatory functions in ways which achieve a high level of satisfaction by the public and Institute registrants.

Our Vision for the Profession of Architecture in BC

• The Profession readily accommodates change and establishes new directions.

• The Profession is inviting and attractive to young people.

• The Profession is valued and respected.

• The Profession is recognized as a leader in global sustainability and environmental design.

• The Profession accepts equitably assigned and limited liability.

• The Profession supports and encourages students and interns throughout their development.

Our Vision for the Practice of Architecture in BC

• The public and clients are highly satisfied with the services of all registrants.

• Architecture in the built environment demonstrates excellence in comprehensive design.

• Registrants are selected for projects on the basis of skills and expertise.

• Registrants are fairly remunerated for their work.

• Registrants are valued for their participation in all aspects of design and building.