The AIBC is seeking an additional member for its Investigations Committee, which investigates and makes recommendations to the institute as to how to proceed regarding unprofessional conduct complaints. The committee meets once per month (generally only one summer meeting) for an afternoon. Members interested in contributing to the institute’s professional conduct process are invited to submit their expressions of interest with a brief biography or c.v. The AIBC believes that the public interest and the profession are best served by a committee that includes members with diverse backgrounds and experience. Please contact the Director of Professional Conduct Thomas M. Lutes, Barrister & Solicitor at (604) 683-8588 ext. 321 or tlutes@aibc.ca.

Role Call: Pitt Meadows Advisory Design Panel

Pitt Meadows City Council is accepting applications from individuals interested in serving on the Pitt Meadows Advisory Design Panel (ADP). The ADP assists council in assessing the design merits of plans submitted in conjunction with rezoning, development permit and other land use applications. An application form is available at http://www.aibc.ca/member_resources/practice/pdf/Design_Panel_Application_Jan09.pdf. Submissions may be forwarded to the attention of the AIBC’s Coordinator of Professional Practice Erica Holt at eholt@aibc.ca.

AIBC Council Meeting Schedule*

The following is AIBC Council’s meeting schedule for the remainder of 2009/2010:

2009:

Tuesday, November 10 11:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. AIBC Meeting Room 1

2010:

Tuesday, January 12 11:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. AIBC Meeting Room 1
Tuesday, March 9 11:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. AIBC Meeting Room 1
Saturday, May 8 1:30 – 4:00 p.m. Vancouver Convention Centre (Annual Meeting)

*Errata: Please note that the schedule published in last week's eNews (September 18, 2009) contained incorrect dates for the January and March meetings. The correct times are listed above.

Competency Standard and Assessment

Over the past two years the AIBC has done considerable work in developing an outcomes-based competency standard and assessment methodologies for registration as an architect. These standards and methodologies work in concert with the existing “credentials-based” system, providing additional tools for assessment of candidate architects applying for registration under sections 36 and 37 of the Architects Act. At its September meeting, AIBC Council formally adopted these standards for use. To view the document, click here.

The standards will be used to help assess foreign-trained and broadly experienced architects applying through the alternative qualifications provisions of the current Architects Act. The AIBC has been assessing and registered such candidates for many years, and has been developing better tools for assessment over that time. These standards are just the latest in a series of refinements to existing measures. It should also be pointed out that this is very much a “living document” which will evolve as the practice of architecture evolves and our understanding of competency-based assessment deepens. To that end, members are invited to continue to review the document and share their insights and comments through Jerome Marburg, Director of Registration/Licensing and General Counsel.

These new standards are the product of a great deal of work undertaken by the AIBC’s Registration and Licensing Board and its Qualifications Committee. They are also the result of extensive consultation with practitioners, academics and clients. Recently, each AIBC member was also invited to review and comment on the document through a comprehensive on-line survey. The institute wishes to thank those who took the time to complete the survey.

Jerome Marburg, LL.B. MBA
Director of Registration & Licensing and General Counsel

Rogatnick Memorial

A memorial service for Abraham Rogatnick will be held on Sunday, October 25 in The Great Hall of the Law Courts, 800 Smithe Street, Vancouver. It will begin at 2:00 p.m. Those planning to attend are asked to r.s.v.p. via e-mail (rogatnick@gmail.com) or phone (778-938-1222). Those wishing to contribute to a Viva Award in the memory of Abraham and his partner Alvin Balkind may do so through the Jack and Doris Shadbolt Foundation, P.O. Box 549 Station A, Vancouver, BC V6L 2N3.

Changes to AIBC / Translink Employer Pass Program

Translink has notified the AIBC of some significant changes to its Employer Pass Program, which provides AIBC registrants with a discounted rate for transit passes. Until now, Translink has allowed early withdrawal from the program when participants have opted out, such as when they have relocated or are no longer employed. Effective immediately, however, all early withdrawals from the EPP program will be subject to a financial penalty. “Early withdrawal” is now defined as not participating in the program for a minimum of 12 months. The penalty for early withdrawal will be the difference between the cost of a regular monthly pass and the cost of the EPP monthly pass for the term that the pass was used. For example, if you move outside the area serviced by the Greater Vancouver transit system after seven months in the program, you will be required to pay an additional $66.50. In addition, Translink has eliminated the “one-time administration fee”. A fee of $15 will now be charged when a pass is reissued after temporary suspension from the program. For additional information, please refer to the information sheet at http://www.aibc.ca/aibc/member_benefits/Translink_Member_Benefits_Sept2009.pdf.

President's Message

September 2009

Let me begin by saying it is truly an honour to have been chosen president of this illustrious organization. In May, membership elected a new council, one that I already know shares a deep commitment to the interests of the public, the profession and the AIBC.

It is my pleasure to welcome to AIBC Council some new voices: Paula Grossman MAIBC and University of British Columbia representative Chris Macdonald FRAIC. As well, Silvie Gagnon IA.AIBC now represents the Intern Architects at council. Their perspectives and passion benefit us all. More...

October Oral Reviews

The AIBC will be hosting its next set of Oral Reviews on October 20 and 21. The Oral Review is open to those Intern Architects who have:

completed and logged at least 2800 hours (preferably completed all of the required hours); and
completed the required AIBC courses.

Click here to view complete details and to download the application form.

In preparation for the Oral Reviews, the Intern Architect Committee will be hosting an Oral Review Preparation Workshop on Wednesday, September 23, 2009 at 6:00 p.m. at the AIBC offices (#100 - 440 Cambie Street, Vancouver). All Interns and Alternative Qualifications Candidates are welcome to attend. Please RSVP to registration@aibc.ca.

Revised Edition of Bulletin 32: Right to Title: The Legal Use of “Architect” and Derivative Titles

The Architects Act limits the use of the term “architect” and derivatives to members and firms in any context that implies or is likely to lead the public to infer that person or business using the terms is an architect or architectural firm. This Bulletin updates the AIBC’s position, including reinforcing the public interest protection foundation for ‘right to title’ and giving additional examples of acceptable and unacceptable uses of “architect”.

For questions or feedback, please contact Jackie Buchan, AIBC Paralegal and Illegal Practice Coordinator, at jbuchan@aibc.ca. Click here to view the revised Bulletin 32.

Bulletin 44: Attribution: Giving and Taking Credit for Architectural Services

Confusion about which architects, associates or firms can ethically take credit for services on design projects can lead to disputes, legal claims and professional conduct complaints. Bulletin 44 sets out AIBC Council’s new ruling and commentary to Bylaw 32.2, lays out the “bedrock principle” for giving and taking credit, and provides multiple examples of how to ensure attribution is accurate and fair. Firms are encouraged to review their proposals, marketing materials, web sites and other material and make any necessary revisions to ensure compliance. Feedback and questions are welcome to the attention of AIBC Professional Conduct Coordinator Gayle Roberts at groberts@aibc.ca. Click here to view Bulletin 44.

Building Envelope Education Program (BEEP) Course Registration

For those registrants wishing to complete the AIBC’s Building Envelope Education Program (BEEP), now is your chance. Follow the link to our Professional Development web page and check out the scheduled dates as well as the course descriptions. These courses are only offered once a year, so don’t miss out. Send in your completed registration form as early as possible for each course. The next offering is: BEEP Module II Building Science: Theory, Design, and Practice, scheduled September 17-18, 2009

6 Core LUs

BEEP Module I:

Building Science and the Building Envelope (Available Online)

Topics for Module I include:

The Outdoor and Indoor Environment
Conditions Within the Envelope
Materials and Their Moisture Content
Rain Penetration
Pressure Differences Due to Wind
Predicting Building Envelope Performance

For more information, please contact Professional Development Coordinator Catherine Bolter at cbolter@aibc.ca or (604) 683-8588, extension 312.

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The AIBC 2009 PD/CES Course Schedule and Registration Form are available online at www.aibc.ca/member_resources/professional_dev/index.html

Simon Fraser University City Program

Featured Course

Applications in Sustainable Community Development

This three-day event will showcase the best-practice applications of sustainability principles on the ground. Through field trips, presentations by project champions, and dialogue with classmates, participants will explore how sustainability principles have been brought to life (or not) in a variety of projects and ventures. Tours include Olympic Village, Vista D'oro Farm, Vancouver Landfill, and an Ecodensity tour. Instructors include Spring Gillard, President - Garden Heart Productions, Nina Winham, Principal - New Climate Strategies, and other guest speakers. It takes place October 1–3, 9:00 a.m. –5:30 p.m. daily. For details and to register, please visit http://www.sfu.ca/city/course6popup.htm.
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Upcoming Free Lectures

Perspectives on View Corridors in Vancouver

Last October, Vancouver City Council decided to review heights and protected views in the downtown. As part of the public process, the SFU City Program is hosting an exchange of views by two (possibly three) advocates who, with their different perspectives, will help the public understand the trade-offs and issues. City Planning Director Brent Toderian will set the stage with a briefing about the history of view protection and the issues council wishes to address. Past City Planning Co-Director Larry Beasley and architect Richard Henriquez MAIBC will then argue their positions with passion and insight. It happens on Monday, October 5, 7:00 p.m. at SFU’s Segal Business School, 500 Granville Street (Granville and Pender.)
Admission is free, but reservations are required. To reserve, visit http://websurvey.sfu.ca/survey/43330304
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Cascadia Green Building Council

Green Skyline Tours

The following Green Skyline tours will showcase some of the most innovative and progressive green buildings throughout the province. Discover how to significantly reduce impact on the natural world by changing the way we build and occupy buildings. Learn about green features and systems, the costs and benefits of building green, and how you can incorporate sustainable features into your home or project. Added bonus: the tours are “bike friendly”.

Nelson Tour Sunday, September 27
North Vancouver & West Vancouver Tour Sunday, September 27 Vancouver Commercial Tour Thursday, October 22
Vancouver Residential Tour Sunday, September 27
Victoria Residential Tour Sunday, September 27

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For more information, please visit http://www.cascadiagbc.org/education/tours/green-skyline-09.

LEED® Canada for Commercial Interiors (LEED-CI) Workshop (Kelowna)

This full-day training session for building tenants and designers provides an in-depth discussion of the LEED® Canada CI credit requirements and certification process. The training will address the basic principles of sustainability as they relate to tenant improvement projects, and present the definitive standard for what constitutes a green interior. It will take place Tuesday, September 29 at the Prestige Hotel & Resort, 1675 Abbott Street, Kelowna. Check-in begins at 8:00 a.m., and the workshop will run from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Breakfast and lunch are included. For more information and to register, please visit http://www.cascadiagbc.org/ or contact Karen Parusel at karen@cascadiagbc.org.

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IMAGINiT Technologies

Revit MEP Fundamentals

Learn about building information modeling and the tools for parametric Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing (MEP) systems design and documentation using Autodesk Revit® MEP. Begin the four-day guide by learning the fundamental features of Autodesk Revit MEP, then progress through schematic design, system analysis and construction documentation before finishing with design visualization. Prerequisite: A working knowledge of Microsoft® Windows® Vista, Microsoft® Windows® XP, or Microsoft® Windows® 2000. MEP engineering design, drafting or engineering experience is highly recommended; previous CAD experience is not necessary. It takes place November 9 - 12, 2009. For registration and more information, please contact the IMAGINiT Technologies AEC Account Executive at kam.seignarack@rand.com.

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Revit Architecture Fundamentals

Revit Architecture is a powerful Building Information Modeling (BIM) program that works the way architects think. From preliminary design through design development and into construction documents, the program streamlines the design process with a central 3D model. Changes made in one view update across all views and on the printable sheets. The name “Revit” implies this ease of revision that is at the heart of the software. Prerequisite: An understanding of architectural terminology is an asset. This three-day course takes place October 12 - 14, 2009. For registration and more information please, contact the IMAGINiT Technologies AEC Account Executive at kam.seignarack@rand.com.

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Euroline Windows

Technology Forum 2009

The EuroLine Technology Forum is a biennial event organized by EuroLine Windows Inc., and aimed at architects, builders and developers. The forum is not mainly a promotional event, but a space to hear from other professionals and discuss practical issues relevant to the building industry. Speakers from differing backgrounds are invited to talk about relevant issues. The date is October 8, 2009. For more information or to register, visit http://www.euroline-windows.com/events/bc/etf2009/index.html. Space is limited and fills up quickly, so please register as soon as possible.

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Association of Professional Engineers & Geoscientists of BC (APEGBC)

2009 Annual Conference & Annual General Meeting

October 15-17, 2009 - Victoria, BC

Join in celebrating accomplishments in the professions of engineering and geoscience at the APEGBC Annual Conference. As B.C.'s premiere engineering and geoscience event, the conference will offer more than 45 professional development sessions, an extensive trade show, and numerous social and partner events in the picturesque surroundings of Victoria. The event will include a structural stream that will be of interest to design professionals (visit http://www.apeg.bc.ca/ac2009/prodev/structural.html for details). For more information on all sessions and to register, please visit http://www.apeg.bc.ca/ac2009/.

Core and Non-core LUs available

The Integration of Mechanical, Structural & Envelope Systems towards Net Zero Buildings
This workshop will explore ideas, provide technical study data and help inform future direction for engineers of all disciplines to take an active role in the design of sustainable buildings. We will engage and inspire your business to integrate sustainable strategies into your designs. By the use of information, case studies and interactive group discussion you will be able to develop your road map to work collaboratively towards net zero energy, water, and optimization of materials in buildings. The cost is $282.45 per person.

Vancouver: Victoria:	Friday, October 2, 2009 - for details and to register, click here. Monday, December 7, 2009 - for details and to register, click here.

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University of British Columbia School of Environmental Health

Ergonomic Quality in Facility Design

Back by popular demand in Vancouver, this session will focus on the process of incorporating ergonomic quality into the design of new facilities or renovations of existing facilities. The UBC School of Environmental Health has presented this one-day interactive workshop numerous times over the past three years, including in BC, Alberta, Washington and California. Architects, planners and designers have found this to be an informative course and a worthwhile opportunity to interact with other professional groups. Small group exercises will enable practice in determining flow and identifying concerns. The next session takes place Tuesday, October 27, 2009, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the YWCA Hotel, 733 Beatty Street, Vancouver. For more information and to register, please visit http://www.soeh.ubc.ca/Continuing_Education/default.stm or contact Lydia Ma by phone (604-822-9599) or e-mail (lydia.ma@ubc.ca).

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Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC)

15th Annual Housing Outlook Conference

CMHC is pleased to be hosting its annual Housing Outlook Conference on Monday, November 9, 2009 at the Westin Bayshore Hotel in Vancouver. In addition to providing housing industry professionals with access to timely forecasts and solid analysis on B.C.’s housing market, this event is an excellent networking opportunity. CMHC experts will share their insights on housing demand, market fundamentals, new home construction, and resale markets trends with a focus on the Vancouver market. Participants will also expand their knowledge of Canada's financial system and the importance of securitization for mortgage lending while learning what's new in sustainable housing. An early bird rate or $230 + GST is available prior to October 12, 2009, after which the regular conference rate of $265 + GST applies. There is also a group rate of $1200 + GST for tables of six. For more information or to register, please call 1 (800) 668-2642 or visit www.cmhc.ca.

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BC Hydro

Power Smart Forum

Hosted annually in downtown Vancouver, BC’s leading energy conservation conference fosters key information sharing opportunities and provides solutions for B.C. organizations that strive to put energy-efficient and conservation practices into action. This year’s event features an expanded tradeshow and more than 40 professional development sessions. It all happens October 13 – 15 at the Vancouver Convention Centre. For more information or to register, please visit http://wwe12.bchydro.com/businessevents/forum/program/.

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Terrazzo Tile and Marble Association of Canada

Stoneology Seminar

The Terrazzo, Tile and Marble Association of Canada (TTMAC) is pleased to present Stoneology, a one-day seminar for architects, designers, and specification writers.
Sessions include:

Stone 101: Stone Quarrying, Selection, Selling, and Proper Application
Stone 201: Stone Testing, Specifying, Fabrication, and Install Recommendations
Care and Maintenance of Stone
Green Issues of Natural Stone

Two seminar dates are available: Wednesday, October 7 and Thursday, October 8. They take place at the TTMAC offices, 108- 3650 Bonneville Place, Burnaby, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.. AIBC members are eligible for the same special pricing as TTMAC members. For more information or to register, please see the online registration form or call Len Tompkins at 1-800-201-8599.

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The Vancouver Heritage Foundation

Old School: Courses for Building Conservation

This award-winning program brings theory and practice together and emphasizes hands-on learning. To complete the certificate, participants must take the core course Heritage 101: Understanding Heritage Conservation and seven elective courses. For a complete 2009 course listing, click here.

Current Exhibit: BCIT Architectural Science Degree: Graduating Projects 2009

September 11 - October 15, 2009
AIBC Gallery: #100 – 440 Cambie Street, Vancouver

The British Columbia Institute of Technology’s Bachelor of Technology in Architectural Science is a four-year baccalaureate degree that provides the architectural and engineering communities with graduates who have demonstrated through academia and relevant work experience their ability to either enter the work place with a high level of competency or ladder to a professional degree, such as the Master of Architecture. The works included in this exhibit display a wide variety of projects submitted for graduation in 2009. They represent the students’ responses to the Lower Mainland’s social housing needs as well as their vision for projects such as the Ladner Waterfront Redevelopment, to name but one. For more information, please visit www.bcit.ca/ or contact Program Head Peter Levar MAIBC, MRAIC at Peter_Levar@bcit.ca.

Arts Club Theatre Company: Black Comedy

The Arts Club Theatre Company presents Black Comedy by Peter Shaffer, the latest play showing from September 10 to October 11, 2009 at the Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage in Vancouver. Black Comedy is the hilarious story about a struggling, dim-witted artist's attempt to please his fiancée's visiting father. As the plans are being set, a litany of unexpected guests and mistaken identities throw things into chaos — shedding light on to the true nature of the characters.

AIBC Registrants who attend the show can take advantage of the Arts Club Theatre’s corporate discount program. Mention your AIBC affiliation when ordering regular-priced tickets and you will receive a discount of 20%. For more information, please contact the ACT box office at (604) 687-1644.

Notice: Changes to Canadian LEED® AP System

LEED® AP examinations will be changing in January of 2010, when a new tiered system will be introduced. The Green Building Certification Institute (GBCI) will be taking over the administration of the LEED® AP system at that time. Individuals who wish to take the current LEED® exam and become a LEED® AP before these changes take place should note the following deadlines as the LEED® NC and LEED® CI workshops offered in the fall will be your opportunity to do so:

October 23, 2009: the last date to book your LEED® exam (either LEED® NC or LEED® CI).
December 31, 2009: the last date by which you can write the LEED® Canada NC exam or the LEED® Canada CI exam. On January 1, 2010 these exams will no longer be available in Canada. Note: Even if you intend to take an exam before this deadline, it must be scheduled before October 23.

The Canada Green Building Council encourages anyone interested in writing these exams to register and schedule their exams as soon as possible due to the high volume expected during this period.

Call for Presenters: BUILDEX Vancouver

The next edition of BUILDEX Vancouver, one of Canada's largest conventions and trade expositions, takes place at the Vancouver Convention Centre on April 21-22, 2010. This event is focused on architecture, interior design, property and real estate management, construction and renovation. It features 40 or more educational seminars and over 550 exhibits, brings together more than 12,000 design, construction and real estate management professionals each year. Proposals are now being accepted from those Interested in presenting at the April conference. The deadline is Monday, October 26, 2009. Please note that all seminars must contain educational content. Proposals having a product or service promotional angle will not be considered. For more information, visit http://www.buildexvancouver.com/index.htm.

Final Review of National Construction Code Changes

The Building and Safety Policy Branch invites you to take part in the final public reviews of proposed changes to the model 2005 National Construction Codes. The proposed technical changes cover four main topics (care occupancies, climbable guards, protection against falls from residential occupancy windows, and radon), plus updates to the tables of documents currently referenced in the codes as well as seismic data and localities in Appendix C of the NBC. The online review, hosted by the Canadian Commission on Building and Fire Codes, can be accessed at www.nationalcodes.ca. The opportunity to comment will be available from September 1 until October 30, 2009. As these codes are used as models for the British Columbia Codes, all interested parties in B.C. are encouraged to participate in the public review process. It is anticipated that changes reflected in the 2010 National Codes will be included in the next editions of the British Columbia Codes, scheduled for release in 2011.

LiveSmart BC Discontinued

The provincial government has ended the LiveSmart BC Energy Incentive Program, which provided rebates to British Columbians for energy-efficient retrofits. During its three-year duration, the $60 million program was able to meet its target and funding was exhausted more quickly than had been anticipated. Those homeowners who registered for the program by having an energy assessment performed prior to August 15, 2009, and who complete their post-retrofit home energy assessment before March 2011, will still be will be eligible for the original rebates and incentives. Homeowners can still take advantage of federal ecoENERGY program incentives, which were recently increased by 25 per cent. The ecoENERGY program provides rebates of up to $5000 for the same home energy upgrades as were outlined in the LiveSmart BC program, in addition to an additional incentive for low-flow or dual flush toilets. Other similar opportunities include the federal Home Renovation Tax Credit for 2009 (up to $1350 per home); $1000 rebates from solarbc.ca; various rebates and savings from BC Hydro; offers through Terasen Gas; and special financing offers through Vancity’s Bright Ideas Loan for Energy Efficiency. See onedayathome.ca for a complete listing as wall as full ecoENERGY program information.

NCARB Security & Development Fee

The National Council of Architectural Registration Boards will increase the fees for the Architect Registration Examination® (ARE®) effective October 1, 2009. The new fee for each division will be $210 (U.S.), an increase of $40. This increase is due in part to recent incidents of examination content disclosure by ARE candidates. The NCARB was forced to replace a substantial amount of examination content that was posted online, as well as add two full-time staff members to monitor and investigate examination disclosures and copyright violations.

Building Beauty: Architecture Films at VIFF

This year’s Vancouver international Film Festival, October 1-16, features several films about architects and architecture, including:

Infinite Space: The Architecture of John Lautner
Director Murray Grigor ably and captures John Lautner's revolutionary style, aimed at creating “timeless, free, joyous spaces for all activities in life."
Friday, October 2, 6:45 p.m., Granville 7
Sunday, October 4, 1:45 p.m., Vancity

Learning from Light: The Vision of I.M. Pei
Bo Landin and Sterling van Wagenen's film chronicles I.M. Pei as he works on the new Museum of Islamic Art in Doha.
Thursday, October 15, 7:00 p.m., Granville 7
Friday, October 16, 11:20 a.m., Granville 7

International Premiere: The New Rijksmuseum
The fascinating process behind the extensive ongoing renovation of Holland's most famous museum serves as the subject of Oeke Hoogendijk's years-in-the-making documentary. The people behind the scenes, the passion for art, the vanitas, the bureaucratic nightmares and delays,...they make for compelling and sadly amusing viewing.
Thursday, October 1, 2:50 p.m., Granville 7
Wednesday, October 7, 6:45 p.m., Granville 7
Sunday, October 11, 1:50 p.m., Granville 7

Two Projects by Frederick Kiesler
Heinz Emigholz's lastest film in the Photography and Beyond series presents two works by the iconoclastic Austrian-born Kiesler, and we, too, cannot help but compare: the model of the Endless House and the Shrine of the Book in Jerusalem.
Followed by
In Comparison
Harun Farocki's impeccably edited, deceptively contemplative documentary on labour focuses on the production of bricks in its many contexts, from the collective efforts of a community building a clinic in Burkina Faso to industrial production lines in various European countries.
Monday, October 12, 7:00 p.m., Vancity
Wednesday, October 14, 4:30 p.m., Vancit

Most festival films are unclassified and thus require VIFF membership ($2 at point of purchase) for admission. Advance tickets can be purchased up until 7 p.m. the day before the screening you want to attend. For details, including online purchases and box office locations, visit http://www.viff.org/home.html.

Sustainable Region Initiative

The Future of the Region Sustainability Dialogues and Sustainability Community Breakfasts are outreach components of Metro Vancouver’s Sustainable Region Initiative (SRI). They involve a series of high-profile debates and discussions intended to help decision makers shape the future of the region by presenting a range of views and stimulating fresh thought on regional issues such as housing, industry, labour and immigration, drugs and crime, regional economy, transportation, energy and agriculture. For more information, visit: http://www.metrovancouver.org/region/dialogues/Pages/default.aspx.

Sustainability Community Breakfasts
Topic: Exploring Rail Transportation
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
7:30 a.m.– 9:00 a.m.
British Columbia Institute of Technology Downtown Vancouver Campus, 555 Seymour Street

How has rail technology evolved over the past 100 years? How significant is rail in sustainable transportation plans? Could streetcars and trains provide a sustainable transportation solution for communities in Metro Vancouver? Join in exploring these questions, learn how rail is influencing sustainable transit plans in Chicago, Toronto and cities in Europe, and hear about “The Olympic Line - Vancouver's 2010 Streetcar”, a sustainable transportation demonstration project that will operate from January 21 to March 21, 2010. Featured speakers include: Dale Bracewell, Director, Olympic Transportation- City of Vancouver; Steve Hall, Western Canada General Manager- Bombardier Transportation; and Michael Shiffer, Vice President, Planning – TransLink. This session will also include a special opening presentation on the
Metro Vancouver 2010 Budget Consultation. To register, go to http://apps2.metrovancouver.org/sustainability/Smailing_list/EventRegistration.asp?EventID=33.

Journeys to the East: Arthur Erickson and Japan

The Arthur Erickson Conservancy presents an illustrated lecture by Professor Michelangelo Sabatino, who, in the summer of 2009, retraced Erickson’s first journey to Japan in 1961. Sabatino, a professor at the Gerald D. Hines College of Architecture, University of Houston, revisited the sites Erickson mentioned in his seminal 1960s articles in Canadian Architect. For this lecture, he will discuss the effect Erickson’s journeys to Japan had on his work, including the Osaka Pavilion for Expo ’70. This illustrated presentation will be followed by a question-and-answer discussion and a reception. It takes place at on Wednesday, November 25, 2009, 7:00 p.m. at the Vancity Theatre + Atrium, Vancouver International Film Centre, 1181 Seymour Street, Vancouver. For more information, please contact Cheryl Cooper at info@arthurericksonconservancy.com.

Vancouver Biennale

The Vancouver Biennale announces the arrival of “The Path of God”, a sculpture by acclaimed Chinese artist Yue Minjun. It will be installed on Monday September 21, 2009 at Morton Triangle (English Bay between Denman and Davie). This sculpture is one of several installations taking place in the coming weeks as part of the 2009-2011 Vancouver Biennale public art exhibition. The Vancouver Biennale is a registered non-profit organization that brings sculptures, new media and performance works by celebrated and emerging international artists to Vancouver and surrounding area parks, beaches and urban plazas, transforming our city into an open-air museum. Pursuing the theme in-transit-ion, the exhibition will further situate art along bike routes, on buses, at the Vancouver International Airport and at new Canada Line rapid transit stations. The official launch takes place on Tuesday, October 27, 2009, also at Morton Triangle. For more information, contact Miriam Blume at mblume@shaw.ca or (604) 730-0540.

Art Institute of Vancouver Grad Show

You are invited to attend the Art Institute of Vancouver’s 2009 Graduate Portfolio Review on Thursday, September 24, 2009. Get a firsthand look at what AIV graduates can do, including what they might do for your company, as they present their design, fashion, media, and culinary concepts all in one place. Portfolios will be presented from graduates majoring in , Animation Art & Design; Digital Film & Video; Event Management; Fashion Design & Merchandising; Fashion Marketing & Management; Game Art & Design; Graphic Design; Interior Design; Professional Recording Arts; 3D Modeling for Animation & Games; VFX for Film & Television; Visual & Game Programming; and Web Design & Interactive Media. It happens from 3:00 – 7:00 p.m. at 2665 Renfrew Street , Vancouver. To r.s.v.p., please contact Marcos Armstrong (778-373-8959, marmstrong@aii.edu) or Stephen Hummel (778-373-8970, sthummel@aii.edu).

Preform Open House Brunch

Tony Robins MAIBC is hosting an open house brunch at his prefabrication factory, Preform. The facility, an interesting education in modularization, is available for all architects to execute the prefabrication of projects. Those interested are invited to drop by and see a truly viable alternative future means of construction. The open house takes place from 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, September 27. Preform is located at #1-9790 190th Street, Surrey (Exit at 192 Street off Highway 1).

Old Hastings Mill Store Fundraiser

The Old Hastings Mill Store Museum presents Ivan Sayers “The Crazy Years: 1919 to 1929 Fashion Show”. Proceeds from this event, hosted by the Native Daughters of British Columbia Post #1, will go towards the preservation of Vancouver’s oldest building. The Old Hastings Mill Store, built in 1865, is the last surviving building from the 1886 fire that destroyed the city. This fundraiser takes place Saturday, October 17, 200, 2:00 pm at the Old Mill Store, 1575 Alma Street, Vancouver. There will also be refreshments and a silent auction. Tickets are $19. Reserve by e-mail (Hastings.Mill@gmail.com) or phone (604-725-5142).

Governor General's Medals

The Royal Architectural Institute of Canada and the Canada Council for the Arts are pleased to invite architects to participate in the competition for the 2010 Governor General's Medals in Architecture. The objective of this awards program is to recognize and celebrate outstanding design in recently completed built projects by Canadian architects. It continues a tradition initiated by the Massey Medals in 1950, providing an important source of understanding of the nature of Canadian architecture and the regional, cultural and historic forces expressed in the built environment. As many as 12 medals will be awarded this year. Eligibility is limited to projects built in and outside of Canada, completed between January 1, 2003 and September 1, 2009 and for which licensed/registered architects who are Canadian citizens or permanent residents of Canada were the lead design architects. Projects having received a Governor General’s Award in Architecture in a previous competition, or with involvement of a member of the RAIC staff, RAIC board or Canada Council for the Arts staff are not eligible. Winners will be selected by a peer assessment committee. The primary criterion will be the architectural artistic merit of the design, including such elements as conceptual clarity, site compatibility, detailing, innovation and uniqueness, and sustainable design. The deadline for submissions is November 19, 2009. Submission details are available online at http://www.raic.org/honours_and_awards/awards_gg_medals/2010call/gg-submission_e.htmH. You can also visit the RAIC website at www.raic.org.

Towns of Tomorrow

Simon Fraser University City Program and the Heritage Branch, Ministry of Tourism, Culture and the Arts invite you to attend Towns for Tomorrow — Urban Revitalization for Sustainable Growth. Sustainability has three pillars — environmental, economic and social — and a good heritage strategy supports each of them. This event explores how the revitalization of our existing built environment can help to achieve smart growth, conserve energy and resources, and add to the cultural and economic health of a community. Speakers and workshops will illustrate how the revitalization of “old towns” is helping to achieve sustainable communities. Speakers include: Steve Barber, Heritage Planner - Planning and Development Department, City of Victoria; Shana Johnstone, Manager - Smart Growth on the Ground (SGOG), Smart Growth BC; John Knott, President and co-founder - Noisette Company; and Richard Linzey, Acting Manager- Heritage Programs, Heritage Branch, Ministry of Tourism, Culture and the Arts. Note: this is a shoulder event to the Gaining Ground/Resilient Cities conference on October 20–22. It takes place Monday, October 19, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. at the Vancouver Convention Centre. Admission is $175. To register, go to http://www.sfu.ca/city/course9popup.htm. Additional information and updates can be found at www.sfu.ca/city.

IHC2010

Registrations and abstracts are now being accepted for the International Housing Conference 2010, taking place in Singapore from January 26-20. 2010. This event, organized by Singapore’s Housing and Development Board with a theme of “Sustainable Housing: Charting New Frontiers”, will bring together eminent experts, leaders and professionals to share their experience, perspectives and vision on the subject of sustainable development with a focus on housing. For more information on the conference program and topics, visit the website at http://www.internationalhousingconference.com/. To register, go to http://www.internationalhousingconference.com/online.html. An early bird rate is in place until November 30.

CCA Grant Opportunities

October 1, 2009 is the postmark deadline for the following architectural grant opportunities through the Canada Council for the Arts:

Assistance for the Promotion of Architecture

This grant program ($50,000 maximum) is available to organizations such as museums, galleries and publishers, for the production of books, exhibitions, films, TV programs and events on contemporary architecture and landscape architecture.

www.canadacouncil.ca/grants/visualarts/xd127227958241562500.htm
Prix de Rome in Architecture for Emerging Practitioners

The Prix de Rome for Emerging Practitioners ($34,000) is awarded to an architectural graduate who shows exceptional design potential. Candidates are nominated by the director of their school. Laureates travel internationally for one year and intern in the firm of their choice.

http://www.canadacouncil.ca/prizes/prix_de_rome/kq127712880007699990.htm
Travel Grants

Travel Grants ($500 - $2,500) are awarded to visual artists including architects, independent critics and curators. There are four competitions per year: January 1, March 1, June 1 and October 1.

http://www.canadacouncil.ca/grants/visualarts/yo127216997029843750.htm
J.B.C. Watkins Award

The J.B.C. Watkins Award ($5,000) is available to Canadian architectural graduates pursuing further studies at a foreign institution.

http://www.canadacouncil.ca/prizes/jbc_watkins/fq127223810522968750.htm

Architecture for Youth

The West Vancouver Museum is offering a new architecture program for youth this fall. The unique six-session program, designed for children aged 15 to 18, provides insight and knowledge of the art and practice of architecture. It is being taught in collaboration with architects Nan Legate MAIBC, MRAIC LEEDTM AP and Jennifer Marshall MAIBC. Participants will develop an understanding of the design process and the wide spectrum of inquiry and endeavour that is architecture. For more information, call (604) 925-7270 or visit http://westvancouvermuseum.ca/events_programs/childrens_programs/childrens_programs.

Going For Gold: 10th Annual Canadian Brownfields Conference

The 10th Annual Canadian Brownfields Conference is coming to Vancouver this fall from October 26 – 28 at the Westin Bayshore Hotel. Join delegates for Canada's premier national conference and trade show devoted to brownfields. Event attendees will explore such issues as:

The increasing business imperative to add value through incorporating sustainability into new development models;
Innovative financing strategies that are turning plans into reality;
Innovations in new clean technologies and green remediation methods; and
Labour force capacity, skills and training, and related liability issues.

The 2009 program also includes in-depth case studies, three specialized workshops, and tours of local brownfield sites including the Coal Harbour waterfront trail; Victoria’s Dockside Green; Pacific Place; and the Southeast False Creek Olympic Village. For more information, to register, or to exhibit, go to www.canadianbrownfields.ca or email brownfields@canurb.com.

Canadian Architecture Roadshow

The Roadshow: Architectural Landscapes of Canada is about to hit the highway for a two-week cross-country odyssey. Beginning in Vancouver, it will consist of a series of linked, broad-based national events that will focus architectural discourse in Canada for the public, the profession, and schools of architecture. Nine critical architecture and design experts from across Canada will travel and lecture together, delivering rapid fire public presentations of their work at eight Canadian schools of architecture. This unique project, made possible through support from the Canada Council for the Arts, is a redefinition of the traditional, singular notion of “Canadian Architecture”, and has been conceived as a flexible and open process to encourage participation, discussion and debate between the public and those architects taking part. Understanding that Canadian architecture means many different things to different people, the intent is to spark a debate about relevant ideas, themes and modes of practice, and broaden the understanding of contemporary architecture in Canada. Participants include:

Manon Asselin OAQ (Atelier TAG - Montreal)
David Battersby IA.AIBC (Battersby Howat - Vancouver)
Philip Beesley OAA MRAIC (Philip Beesley Architect - Toronto)
Marc Boutin MAAA MRAIC (The Marc Boutin Architectural Collaborative - Calgary)
Randy Cohen (Atelier Big City - Montreal)
Annie Lebel (Atelier In Situ - Montreal)
Neil Minuk (DIN Projects - Winnipeg)
Roger Mullin (Roger Mullin – Halifax)
Lisa Rapoport OAA (PLANT architect inc. - Toronto)

All nine participants will travel together across the country by bus, investigating, discussing and critiquing the discipline of contemporary architecture in Canada. The feature events will take place at eight schools of architecture. All events are free and open to the public. Along the way, the roadshow will also be looking to discover, photograph, and film the places and people who help define the country. Afterwards, the content exhibited and developed during the process will be used as the basis for a publication, website and film, and ultimately curated into a travelling national exhibition.

Personal Information Protection Act Conference

The 4th Annual Personal Information Protection Act Conference, presented by the Privacy Commissioner of British Columbia and Alberta, is being held in Vancouver this fall. PIPA 2009 - Solving the Privacy Puzzle takes place October 14-16, 2009 at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Vancouver. This event offers case studies, plenary lectures, and expert-led sessions provided by organizations across British Columbia and Alberta. New this year are pre-conference workshops on "PIPA for Non-Profits", "What Every Privacy Professional Needs to Know About Electronic Record Keeping - eRM 101", "Privacy Officer Bootcamp" and "The ABC's of Access and Severing." For more information and to sign up, go to http://www.verney.ca/pipa2009/index.php.

Gaining Ground: Resilient Cities Conference

AIBC members are invited to take part in Resilient Cities: Urban Strategies for Transition Times, an upcoming Gaining Ground conference being held in association with Smart Growth BC and in collaboration with the Canadian Society for Ecological Economics. It happens October 20-22, 2009 at the Vancouver Convention Centre. With North American cities facing transformational challenges in sustainability, economy, and urban management, they are scrambling to comprehend and manage the shift toward ecological practices and greater resilience. Sustainability imperatives, the call for climate action, the prospect of a quickly shifting energy future, pressure for new approaches in almost every urban system, and the shock of the economic downturn are all part of the equation. This conference will explore strategies to make cities more robust, and will enable participants to advance their thinking on three key subjects:

innovation in sustainability governance and best current practices for managing sustainable urban systems;
capturing opportunities in the green economy; and
strategies for building widespread sustainability collaborations that engage the community level.

For more information, please visit www.gaininggroundsummit.com

Arthur Erickson’s Secret Garden Tours

The creative spirit of Arthur Erickson still resides in the unique, tranquil and secret garden behind a cedar fence on the Point Grey property where the world-renowned architect resided for more that half a century. The beautiful yet informal garden conveys Japanese and West Coast design influences with a large reflecting pond, typical of Erickson’s work. The Arthur Erickson House and Garden Foundation, a charitable non-profit society incorporated in 1993 to acquire the Erickson house and garden, is working with the City of Vancouver to acquire heritage designation and restoration, thereby protecting the property as a place of education and inspiration for future generations. To support this effort, the foundation is opening the garden for guided public tours at set times until October 29. Admission is $10, and advanced notice is required. For further information and tour reservations, please call (604) 738-4195 or e-mail aegarden@telus.net.

World Architecture Festival

This year’s World Architecture Festival takes place from November 4 - 6, 2009 in Barcelona. Submissions are now being accepted for its prestigious awards program. In addition to the Completed Buildings category, event organizers have added three new sections from which to choose: Future Projects, Interiors and Fit Out, and Structural Design. For more information and to enter, visit www.worldarchitecturefestival.com.

RMIT Conference

The Cultural Development Network and the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology University are pleased to present "ReGenerating Community: Arts, Community and Governance National Conference" this coming September in Melbourne, Australia. This international conference will discuss local governments responses to creating new models of civic engagement. Submissions for conference papers and presentation are now being accepted. Conference themes include:

addressing global issues locally through collaborations between artists, communities and local government;
the links between creative communities and civic engagement;
the ways creative processes can mobilize communities for positive social change; and
cultural citizenship and cultural rights, as an aspect of a broader human rights agenda.

For additional information including the Call for Presentations form, visit the conference web site at http://www.cdn-generations.net.au/conference.htm

BC Steel Design Awards

Submissions are invited for the 2009 CISC British Columbia Steel Design Awards for Excellence. This awards program, sponsored by the Canadian Institute of Steel Construction, honours innovation in steel construction projects. All projects must be fabricated or detailed by a CISC BC Region fabricator or detailer member, and completed between January 1, 2008 and July 1, 2009. Award categories include Architectural, Engineering and Sustainability. Intention to submit must be confirmed by October 1, 2009, and the deadline for submissions is October 28, 2009. For more information, go to www.cisc-icca.ca/bcawards or contact Donna McQuillen at dmcquillen@cisc-icca.ca.

IDIBC Awards of Excellence

Have you completed a fantastic project in the last couple of years? Are there any projects that were particularly challenging or gratifying? If so, please consider submitting to the 2009 IDIBC Awards of Excellence, an annual awards program that recognizes and celebrates excellence in interior design. It is open to projects completed between September 30, 2007 and September 30, 2009. Submissions must be registered by October 16, 2009, and received by October 30, 2009. Note: there have been some changes to the program. For detailed information, including the call for entries, project categories and submission kits, visit http://www.idibc.org/news/post/2009_idibc_awards/.

Sony World Photography Awards

Do you have a passion for architectural photography? The 2010 Sony World Photography Awards, one of the world’s largest photography competitions, invites you to give it your best shot. The competition includes an Architecture category for both professional and amateur photographers. In 2009, more than over 60,000 entrants from 139 different countries took part. The overall winner receives the L’Iris D’Or title as well as a $25,000 cash prize. The selection for Amateur Photographer of the Year earns a $5,000 cash prize. The 36 category finalists will have their photos included as part of the Sony World Photography Awards Global Tour throughout 2010 and 2011. The judging panel for the competition will be comprised of members of the World Photographic Academy. The competition is free to enters, and the closing date for submissions is December 4, 2009. For further information please visit www.worldphotographyawards.org.

Lee Kuan Yew World City Prize

The Lee Kuan Yew World City Prize is a biennial international award to recognise individuals and organizations who have made outstanding contributions to the creation of vibrant, liveable, and sustainable urban communities. Nominations are applicable for any individual or organization who have demonstrated a key leadership role in areas such as urban planning, policy and programming, and applied technology for urban solutions. The inaugural prize will be awarded in June 201, as part of the World Cities Summit 2010 in Singapore. For more information, please visit www.leekuanyewworldcityprize.com.sg.

Brick Design Competition

British Columbia architecture students are encouraged to participate in “Brick-stainable: Re-Thinking Brick”, an international design competition sponsored by Potomac Valley Brick. Current “green” and “living” building initiatives acknowledge the importance of integrated design solutions to achieve sustainability goals. This competition seeks to explore the potential of brick construction in the creation of an energy efficient building and challenges design teams to maximize the physical characteristics of this construction in the creation of integrated design solutions. The project involves creating a hypothetical guest house utilizing brick that is a model of energy efficiency. By exploring the thermal qualities of clay masonry construction, designers are asked to create a net-zero energy building utilizing this as a primary material. A reputable jury will select winners in two distinct award categories: Whole Building Design and Technical Design, with nearly $30,000 in prize money to be given out. The deadline for entries is October 30, 2009. For registration and details, including site description and drawing, visit the competition web site at www.brick-stainable.com.

Jury Duty for Henriquez

Gregory Henriquez MAIBC of Henriquez Partners Architects in Vancouver has been selected to adjudicate the 2009 Canadian Architect Awards of Excellence. Joining him on the three-member awards jury are Jean-Pierre LeTourneux (Menkès Shooner Dagenais LeTourneux Architectes, Montreal) and Paul Raff (Paul Raff Studio and RVTR, Toronto). Winners will be published in a special issue of Canadian Architect this coming December.

Moving Beyond the "Smackdown" Towards an Architecture of Place
Our recent debate with architectural giant Frank Gehry shows the public's desire for design
that fosters great places

By Fred Kent, Project for Public Spaces
September 2009

Cities defined by great public destinations are becoming ever more important in a competitive globalized economy. Examples can be seen everywhere, from the transformation of Bryant Park and Central Park in New York, to the emergence of Lower Downtown in Denver and the revival of once-overlooked cities such as Barcelona, Copenhagen and Melbourne. More …

In Rome, Buildings That Send a Shiver of Ecstasy

By Lisa Rochon, Globe and Mail
September 19, 2009

Critical ingredients for a rave: hot weather, big crowds and plenty of ecstasy. It took a trip to Rome to remind me that an intense immersion in art and architecture can provoke a rush of warm feelings: a sense of being overwhelmed and amazed, a state that can release angst, bring on happiness, even heart palpitations. More …

Greener Buildings Not Pricier
Studies find eco-friendly construction costs no more than traditional methods and performs better
in the market.

By Amanda Fung, Crain’s New York Business
September 23, 2009

Building green high-rise towers in New York City is not the higher cost option it has long been thought to be, according to a new study that will be released late Wednesday by the Urban Green Council. More …

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