2010 AIBC Annual Conference
The AIBC Annual Conference is the largest and most prestigious professional development event for architects and allied professionals across British Columbia each year. Over three information-packed days, B.C.’s architectural community gathers under one roof, and with a palpable synergy. In addition to a comprehensive roster of learning sessions, the conference also features a dynamic keynote address, a professional induction and retirement event, volunteer recognition activities, various social receptions, and a black tie awards gala that showcases the efforts of B.C.’s best architects.
Now more than ever, social challenges are beckoning change and transformation on a global scale. The theme for 2010, Community Building: The Social Impact of Architecture, celebrates the many ways in which today’s built environment defines our communities, and the critical role that architecture plays in articulating that definition. From simple homes and functional business space to state-of-the art hospitals and schools, from gritty streetscapes to iconic sport facilities, our communities are a true reflection of our complex society. Through vision, innovation, and social awareness, architects play an important part in shaping not only what our communities are, but what they can be.
Through five learning streams, the 2010 AIBC Conference will explore architectural history, modern innovation, new challenges, best practices, and some of the innovative ways in which architects are responding to the social call for action.
Call for Submissions
Keynote Content: Architects as Agents of Social Change
In keeping with the theme of “Community Building: The Social Impact of Architecture”, Peter Busby MAIBC FRAIC has been invited to be the keynote speaker at the 2010 AIBC Annual Conference. His presentation will address “Architects as Agents of Social Change”. It will include select content and images from other British Columbia architects who have instigated, or been inspired by, social change.
Organizers are seeking five to 10 projects to feature. There is no remuneration; however, your efforts will be fully credited.
If you wish to be considered for inclusion in the keynote presentation, please submit a brief summary (approx. 250 words) that outlines the social impact aspects of the project you have in mind, along with related images (TIF or JPEG files, 300 dpi).
Click here for submission form.
Send your submissions by Friday, March 19 to Jennifer Wint at jennifer.wint@busbyperkinswill.ca. Should you have any related queries, please contact Jennifer.
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