Eligibility will be confirmed by the Registration & Licensing department. Click here to view complete details and to download the application form. NOTE: application, letter from your employer and oral review application fee must be received by October 11, 2010. If you have any questions regarding the oral review process or the application for registration, please contact Registration and Licensing Administration Assistant Emily Tyler at etyler@aibc.ca.

President's Message

Chers / Chères collègues,
Dear Colleagues,

The AIBC’s Annual Meeting was three months ago, council has had its planning session, and summer is well upon us. The time is right for an update to all members and associates.

Click here for more.

Save the Date:
2011 AIBC / RAIC Conference and Festival of Architecture

May 24 – 27, 2011
Vancouver Convention Centre

Save the date for next year’s AIBC Annual Conference, held in conjunction with the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada’s annual Festival of Architecture. Over four days, this event will bring together architects and allied professionals from across the province and around the country. The conference / festival theme, Architecture on the Edge, acknowledges the many ways in which west coast architects continue to push the boundaries in such areas as form and design, sustainability, community development and social awareness. Further information will be posted beginning this Fall; please check back regularly: www.aibc.ca.

Bulletin 61 (Second Edition): Seal of an Architect

The August 2010 revision to AIBC Bulletin 61 is now published and in effect (click here). This substantive revision provides comprehensive, practical advice and interpretation regarding the use of the architect’s seal, including specifying which instruments of service must be sealed, such as development permit drawings. The revision replaces the first (1994) edition of AIBC Bulletin 61 and Directors Chair 004 - An Architect’s Seal: Its Care & Control. The architect’s seal is a solemn confirmation and representation to the public that the architect who applied it not only takes responsibility for the document, but that the document was prepared by that architect under his/her direct supervision and control. The use of the seal is governed by the Architects Act, as supplemented by AIBC Bylaw and AIBC Council rulings found in the Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct. For information and advice on the electronic seal option, consult AIBC Bulletin 60: Signature, Seal and Delivery of Electronic Documents. Feedback and questions are welcome to the attention of Professional Conduct Coordinator Gayle Roberts at groberts@aibc.ca.

Formal Responses to Questions and Concerns Expressed Publicly at the 2010 AIBC Annual Meeting

During the AIBC Annual Meeting on Saturday, May 8, 2010, some members raised questions and/or made assertions for which formal responses are in order. Those responses have now been formulated and provided to the originating parties. Given the nature of the questions and concerns raised before membership in a public venue, they are also being made available to all registrants, by clicking on the items below:

2010/2011 AIBC Council Priorities and Working Groups

Following an extensive planning session, the newly-elected AIBC Council has identified four main initiatives for the coming year. Each is of significance to the future directions of the institute and the well-being of the profession. More...

ARE Preparation - Building Systems (Two-Day Seminar)

Professor Gustavo Mibelli is coming to Vancouver to present his two-day intensive Building Systems seminar. The course will be held September 25 and 26, 2010 at the AIBC offices. Registration is now open, and the registration form is available on the AIBC web site. Detailed course information can be found on the second page of the registration form. Please submit your registration to the attention of AIBC Registration & Licensing Administration Assistant Emily Tyler by e-mail (etyler@aibc.ca) or fax (604-683-8568). The deadline for registration is September 17, 2010.

Alert: Mandatory Training Programs

Recently, the AIBC has heard from firms concerned about the marketing of certain occupational safety and health training or professional development offerings. In at least one case, high-pressure tactics were used to induce a firm into signing on, including untrue statements that the training was mandatory under provincial labour laws. The institute has followed up with WorkSafe BC, which has confirmed that one or more private sector service providers may be misleading businesses into signing up for training programs that are not mandated by law. The matter is now being investigated on a national level by occupational health and safety authorities.

Members and firms are reminded to be wary of exaggerated claims made by any potential service provider, and to follow up with the proper authority or seek independent advice to confirm claims regarding mandatory training of any kind.

Important HST Information Update

Members and firms will have noted and already be using the HST-related information published in our June 4, 2010 eNews. That information was based upon material gathered from a number of reliable sources and remains largely correct. Regrettably, as we have become recently aware, some of that information relating to B.C. construction progress payments and the application of HST was incorrect. Many thanks to the sharp-eyed members who, in the course of applying the HST in their practices, discovered the difference and identified the issue for us. The correct procedures can be found here:

http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/E/pub/gi/notice246/notice246-e.pdf
(pages 29-30)
http://www.sbr.gov.bc.ca/documents_library/notices/HST_Notice_001.pdf
(pages 14-16)

Looking ahead, we are working on updating AIBC Practice Note 13 regarding value-added taxes, as well as adjusting the AIBC Tariff of Fees for Architectural Services (and related bulletins) as any project’s "contract price" (i.e. the cost of construction before value-added taxes as defined in CCDC construction contracts, AIBC Tariff of Fees and AIBC consulting contracts 6C and 8C) has been reduced with the elimination of the formerly embedded Provincial Sales Tax.

Thanks for your understanding.

Maura Gatensby MAIBC
Director of Professional Services

Fine-tuning Your Practice: The Practice Consultation Service Answered your Questions at This Year’s Annual Conference

The AIBC Practice Consultation Service has proven to be a great success, providing feedback to firms of all ages and size with respect to their standard office practices and addressing questions relating to a variety of firm management topics. In kind, participating firms have provided their own valuable reflections on the process itself. The PCS has afforded them with a unique opportunity to step back and examine “the bigger picture”, and to ask more detailed questions relating to everyday practice management concerns.

At this year’s AIBC Annual Conference, the Practice Consultation Service Committee addressed a number of these questions in an open forum that promoted dialogue between Practice Consultants and fellow architects. Roundtable discussions offered the opportunity for attendees to share their own knowledge of design firm management relating to Digital Media & Information Management; Management of Projects (Process & Resources); and RFPs and Client/Consultant Agreements.

The feedback from the sessions has been overwhelmingly positive, with members citing it as an excellent opportunity to engage consultants directly as well as listen to the experiences of other fellow colleagues.

As a useful introduction to some of the topics that may be covered during a practice consultation, please take a look at the Practice Self-Assessment Rating Form available for download on the AIBC web site:

http://aibc.ca/member_resources/practice/pdf/4.1_PCS_PSARF.pdf

To learn more about the PCS or to schedule a practice consultation, please contact Director of Professional Services Maura Gatensby MAIBC by phone (604-683-8588; ext. 334) or e-mail (mgatesnby@aibc.ca).

Building Envelope Education Program Course Registration

For those registrants wishing to complete the AIBC’s Building Envelope Education Program (BEEP), now is your chance. Follow the link http://www.aibc.ca/member_resources/professional_dev/index.html and check out the course descriptions and scheduled dates. You can also access it from the AIBC home page. Click on "Course Registration" under Quick Links and register online. These courses are only offered once a year, so don’t miss out.

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.

18 Core LUs

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

Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC)

Annual Housing Outlook Conference

Housing experts will discuss the key factors that impact housing supply and demand, offer up a 2011 forecast for the B.C. economy and Metro Vancouver markets, and examine trends in new home, rental and resale markets that are influencing developers and consumers. Bob Rennie, a leader in the local real estate community, will share his insights into Vancouver's changing condominium market and the integration of sustainable building practices. Participants will also find out about the tools and resources available from CMHC to help build affordable housing. This one-day conference promises important business information to help stay abreast of housing trends and make knowledgeable business decisions for the upcoming year. It takes place Wednesday, November 10, 2010 at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Vancouver. CMHC will also be hosting a similar conference in Victoria at the Delta Ocean Pointe Resort and Spa on November 22, 2010. Register by October 13 for a special early bird rate of $230 per person (plus HST). Special group table rates are also available. This event sells out every year so be sure to register early. Go on-line to www.cmhc.ca/conferenceregistration or call 1-800-668-2642.
3 Non-core LUs

SFU City Program

SFU and City of Surrey Transportation Lecture Program

This course provides a comprehensive introduction to transportation in Metro Vancouver with a particular focus on Surrey. Participants will learn about a wide range of transportation issues, from regional planning of development and land use through to the day-to-day operation and management of transportation systems. The Transportation Lecture Program, the first of its kind in B.C., is an opportunity to learn more about transportation and the role it plays in the shaping and development of a city. It will present a forum to discuss important regional and local transportation issues while providing representatives from the City of Surrey the chance to share their roles in transportation and related services as part of the larger transportation “jig-saw”. In turn, they will also have the opportunity to hear first-hand the issues and priorities that are important to local residents. Sessions take place October 6 to December 1,2010. Wednesdays form 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at SFU Surrey Campus (Surrey Central Mall). For more details or to register, please visit http://www.sfu.ca/city/course10popup.htm.
27 Non-core LUs

Cascadia Region Green Building Council

Workshop: Design & Build New Energy-efficient Multi-unit Residential Buildings

The Cascadia Green Building Council and the BC Hydro Power Smart New Construction Program are pleased to offer this new full-day workshop for architects, engineers, owners, developers, cost consultants and others involved in new Multi-Unit Residential Buildings (MURBs) in British Columbia. It takes place Thursday, September 16, 2010 at Simon Fraser University Harbour Centre, 515 West Hastings Street, Vancouver. Click here to download the online brochure. For complete details and registration information, please visit
http://cascadiagbc.org/events/2010/september/workshop-design-build-new-energy-efficient-multi-unit-residential-buildings/view.
7 Core LUs

LEED Canada Documentation Course (Victoria)*
This one day interactive workshop addresses the LEED certification process and the tools in place to assist applicants in seeking CaGBC LEED project certification for New Construction. This workshop addresses complex documentation requirements for the LEED NC 1.0 + addendum and the following application guides:

Multi-Unit Residential Buildings (MURB)
Campus and Multiple Buildings (CMB)
Core and Shell (CS)

Due to time constraints, not all documentation requirements will be discussed in detail. This workshop does not address the NC 2009 documentation process. The event takes place on September 9, 2010, from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., at the Vancouver Island Technology Park at #2201-4464 Markham Street, Victoria. For details, visit http://cascadiagbc.org/
7 Core LUs

LEED Canada for New Constructions 2009 (Vancouver)*
This one day interactive workshop provides a technical review of the LEED Canada NC 2009 Rating System. Technologies and strategies that can assist in achieving credits are discussed, and participants are given the opportunity to consider the synergies between various credits. Case studies have been created to assist participants in applying their learning in relation to a real project scenario. This workshop also briefly identifies changes that have occurred during the evolution of the NC 1.0 Rating System and Addendum, to the 2009 system.The event takes place on September 23, 2010, from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., at SFU Harbour Centre, 515 West Hastings St., Vancouver. For details, visit http://cascadiagbc.org/
7 Core LUs

LEED Canada Core Concepts & Strategies Workshop (Victoria)*
This full-day workshop provides essential knowledge of the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Rating Systems and sustainable building concepts. This workshop presents LEED concepts at the credit category level – across building types and rating systems – and the basics on the LEED certification process. It provides the foundation required for more advanced LEED training. Project examples help demonstrate and reinforce learning. The workshop takes place on September 28, 2010, from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., at the Vancouver Island Technology Park at #2201-4464 Markham Street, Victoria. For details, visit http://cascadiagbc.org/.
7 Core LUs

*Any CaGBC workshop will meet eligibility requirements for the Green Associate exam.

BC Wood

Global Buyers Mission 2010

BC Wood is pleased to announce its seventh annual Global Buyers Mission (GBM), to be held at Whistler Village from September 9 - 11, 2010. GBM 2010 is an excellent opportunity for architects and designers to learn and connect with producers of world-class wood products from B.C. and the rest of Canada. Note: the full architect and designer programs, including site tours, are now sold out but space is still available for some sessions, including:

2010 Living and Building with Wood First Forum
(September 9)

A series of seminars BC’s Wood First Act.

Networking Dinner / Reception - Roundhouse Restaurant. Great food, refreshments, and networking opportunities.
5 Core LUs

GBM 2010 Exhibition (September 10)

Meet with BC’s wood manufacturers in this value-added event, and explore trends in the industry. The exhibition is preceded by breakfast and opening ceremonies with the Honorable Pat Bell, Minister of Forests and Range.

The total cost is $180 including accommodations. For more information, please contact Roy Manion by phone at (604) 882-7100 or by e-mail at rmanion@bcwood.com. Information is also available online at www.bcwood.com.

Lighthouse Sustainable Building Centre

Life Cycle Analysis (LCA) for Buildings

Government and industry are looking closely at the materials of buildings and their environmental footprint. With emerging carbon reduction requirements and consumer awareness in Canada, building professionals are required to understand and identify processes that achieve effective carbon reduction. Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) is widely regarded as the most comprehensive approach for assessing environmental performance of products and services over their life cycle. The goal of this course is to prepare participants to put LCA into practice. This course will be of interest to building industry professionals, including engineers, architects, materials specifiers, product manufacturers, as well as building owners and developers. The instructor is Rob Sianchuk, B.Sc. WPP M.A.Sc. Candidate, Sessional Instructor at University of British Columbia. For more information, visit http://www.sustainablebuildingcentre.com/life_cycle_analysis_for_buildings. The course takes place on Tuesdays from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., September 28 – October 26, 2010.

15 Core LUs

RETScreen Clean Energy Project Analysis Software Workshop Fall 2010 - Date TBA

This two-day course provides intermediate training for RETScreen, a software program for clean-energy project analysis. Intended for professionals and university students, this course will help participants to better analyze the technical and financial viability of renewable-energy and energy-efficient technologies. Modules include energy efficiency, renewable energy, and whole building in-depth analysis. Participants will acquire practical project experience through modeling and case studies, and take part in hands-on exercises. No prior experience with RETScreen software is required. Registration opens soon. Contact helenc@sustainablebuildingcentre.com to reserve your space now.

15 Core LUs

British Columbia Building Envelope Council (BCBEC)

2010 Conference and AGM: Innovative Solutions – Building Tomorrow
The BC Building Envelope Council will be hosting a one-day conference. The conference will provide a discussion forum for the technical challenges and opportunities presented by increasingly sustainable building enclosure systems. Participants will share their experiences on a range of building enclosure issues including the investigation, repair, design, construction of projects, energy efficiency and retrofit strategies (including net-zero houses and energy-efficient high-rises.) The event takes place on September 22, 2010 at the Fairmont Waterfront Hotel, Vancouver, BC. For details, visit http://www.bcbec.com/

6 Core LUs

BC Hydro Power Smart Forum

BC Hydro’s annual Power Smart Forum takes place October 25-27 at the Vancouver Convention Centre. The theme of this year’s forum, B.C.’s leading energy conservation conference, is Building the Green Economy. New to this year’s program is the opportunity to also attend BC Hydro’s Power Smart Excellence Awards on the evening of October 25. This year, the forum will feature internationally renowned speaker Dr. Thomas Homer-Dixon as well as prominent B.C. business leaders including Surrey Mayor Dianne Watts, BC Business Council CEO Virginia Greene, and Jonathan Rhone, President and CEO of Nexterra Systems. As in previous years, AIBC members have the opportunity to earn learning units for attending sessions. Registration opens August 19. Please visit www.bchydro.com/forum for more information.

Non-core and Core LUs Available

Canadian Wood Council / Wood WORKS! BC

Webinar: The Wood First Act in B.C.
Do you have questions about the new Wood First Act in B.C.? The act, which received royal assent on October 29, 2009, requires provincially-funded projects to use wood as the primary construction material where appropriate and within the BC Building Code. Wood WORKS! BC has been asked to assist communities with the Wood First Act's “build with wood” requirements, and is pleased to present this webinar designed to provide answers and practical information. It features Werner Hofstatter, Wood WORKS! BC Wood First Advisor who recently served as the Director of the Ministry of Forest & Range's Wood First Initiative, along with Wood WORKS! BC technical advisors Peter Moonen and Bill Billups. The webinar is available online beginning Tuesday, June 15 at 9:30 a.m. Go to www.WoodFirstAct.Info.

1 Core LU

IMAGINiT Technologies

Revit Architecture 2011 BIM Management
Revit Architecture is a powerful Building Information Modeling (BIM) program that supports the ability to coordinate, update, and share design data with team members throughout the design, construction, and management phases. The objective of the Revit Architecture 2011 BIM Management course is to enable students who have worked with Revit to expand their knowledge in setting up office standards. Specific topics include setting up templates with annotation styles, preset views, sheets and schedules, as well as custom element types and families. By creating standard templates and custom elements, a key component in the BIM process is to establish a company foundation for different types of projects. Doing so ensures that new projects flow smoothly and efficiently. The length of this training session is one day. Please contact Kam Seignarack of IMAGINiT Technologies for more information at 604-207-2114 or by e-mail kseignarack@rand.com.

6.5 Core LUs

Sustainable Design: Ecotect Analysis Fundamentals (Web-based Workshop)
Ecotect Analysis software is a comprehensive concept-to-detail sustainable design analysis tool, providing a wide range of simulation and analysis functionality. Users can interact with powerful 3D feedback to explore factors such as solar energy, shadows and reflections, and day lighting. Using Autodesk Ecotect Analysis, architects and designers can gain better insight into building performance early in the process, helping to achieve more sustainable designs, faster time to market, and lower project costs. For more information or to register, please contact Kam Seignarack by e-mail (kam.seignarack@rand.com) or phone (604-207-2114).

16 Core LUs

AEC Daily Online Learning

AEC Daily offers free online courses worth core learning units. For a list of offerings, please visit their online learning centre at http://www.aecdaily.com/en/236763?list=4.

Current Exhibit: First Nations Brick Artwork

Until September 24, 1010
AIBC Gallery: #100 – 440 Cambie Street, Vancouver

This exhibit affords a glimpse at the history and processes involved in creating one of the most popular and traditional architectural materials: brick. In British Columbia, bricks produced by the First Nations-owned Sumas Clay Products (based in Abbotsford) have played a pivotal role in building numerous historical landmarks going back centuries, including the original construction of many Gastown buildings, the Harrison Hot Springs Hotel and the restoration of Victoria’s post office. Of late, the brick-making art form has enjoyed a resurgence – especially in light of a renewed focus on historical restoration and preservation.

Offering a uniquely west coast perspective, this exhibit showcases a select group of hand-carved brick murals designed and executed by Sumas First Nation artist Raphael Silver and his father Ray Silver. This father/son team has been developing their skills over the course of several decades in many media. Their work is representative of that typically featured in public art installations, signage, and residential interior and exterior feature walls. Works on display are destined to become permanent public artworks in various Abbotsford parks. Produced at the Sumas Clay Products brick plant, these murals continue a tradition that began there nearly a century ago.

Upcoming Exhibit: Twenty + Change

Featuring Emerging Canadian Design Practices

September 27 – October 29, 2010
AIBC Gallery: #100 – 440 Cambie Street, Vancouver

Twenty + Change: Emerging Canadian Design Practices features twenty-one emerging firms from across Canada working in architecture, landscape architecture and urban design. These projects rethink urban infrastructure, propose new models for public space and housing, and examine the unique relationship between single-family homes and their landscapes. Featured design practices include 5468796 Architecture Inc., AGATHOM Co., Altius Architecture Inc., Campos Leckie, D’Arcy Jones Design Inc., Dubbeldam Design Architects, Gow Hastings Architects Inc., Lapointe Architects, Lateral Office, Marko Simcic Architect, mcfarlane | green | biggar Architecture + Design, _naturehumaine (architecture+design), NIPpaysage, North Design Office, Paul Raff Studio, RVTR, spmb, Susan Fitzgerald Architecture, The Acre Collective, Urban Republic arts society / ph5 architecture Inc. Design firms were selected by a curatorial team consisting of Joost Bakker, Ian Chodikoff, Anne Cormier, Christine Macy and Chris Pommer.

Pacific National Exhibition

2010 marks the 100th Anniversary of the PNE. From August 21 - September 6, 2010, AIBC registrants can save up to 25% off gate prices to the Fair at the PNE. A 15% discount is also available for PlayPasses at the PNE Playland For more information on the Club AIBC program, please visit http://www.aibc.intrd.com.

Architect Mentor Wanted

Architect or architectural student is being sought to mentor a Grade 10 student as part of the Vancouver School Board’s Vancouver Learning Network. The student involved, who has a passion for drawing and design, is planning to undertake an independent directed studies program focused on the skills required to become an architect, his lifelong goal. The program will be overseen by a VSB teacher to ensure the necessary learning outcomes. The mentor's main role will be to follow the student’s progress with his education plan, making suggestions and offering inspiring to explore some concepts in greater depth. This will likely involve meeting twice a month for an hour or two to share design ideas and discuss the logistics of making them workable, perhaps in the form of models or additional drawings. Exposure to the rudiments of CAD would also be beneficial. The course is slated to begin on September 7, 2010. If you are interested in this mentoring opportunity, please contact Glenn Pack at via e-mail at gpack@vsb.bc.ca.

BC Building Codes Amendment For September

Please be advised (courtesy the provincial government) that the BC Building Codes have been amended to clarify the roles and accountabilities of individuals who sign Letters of Assurance. It was always intended that one professional signs a Letter of Assurance for each discipline. While in many situations there will be additional professionals supporting the Registered Professional of Record, these registered professionals do not sign Letters of Assurance. Revision 10 results in a number of small changes to wording throughout the code. Note: The new amendment is effective September 1, 2010.

Members and architectural firms should note that the new letters of assurance are products of extensive industry consultation, including input and review from the AIBC’s Regulatory Coordination Committee, the Practice Board and direct representation to the provincial government’s working groups. A new guide to the appropriate use of letters of assurance is being developed by the AIBC and APEGBC with publication anticipated for Fall 2010.

The revised document can be found on the BC Codes Errata and Revisions page (http://www.bccodes.ca/errata_revisions.htm). To access a printable copy for to your existing binders, click here. For those customers with online versions of the BC Codes, this amendment will be consolidated and uploaded on September 1, 2010. CD customers connected to the Internet will receive the updated version automatically after the effective date.

Maura Gatensby MAIBC
Director of Professional Services

BCDC-2 2008 Updated to Reflect the HST

Registered users of the BCDC-2 2008 document are advised that the document has been updated with regard to the Harmonized Sales Tax. To access the document visit http://www.pccbc.com/preregistration.html

Green Dream Home Demonstration

The Green Dream Home, an energy-efficient and environmentally-friendly home in Kamloops, has reached the demonstration phase. The project is the first of two Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) EQuilibrium™ Housing Initiative demonstration homes in B.C. to be completed and opened for public tours, and the eighth to open across Canada. The home was built by Canadian Home Builders’ Association Central Interior and Thompson Rivers University as part of an initiative to encourage builders and developers to build the next generation of sustainable housing. The Green Dream Home combines state-of-the-art energy-efficient design and construction techniques with renewable energy production.

Preserving Modern Architecture

Architects, engineers, urban planners, landscape architects, designers, historians and others involved with the built environment are invited to attend a national conference on heritage preservation from October 14-17, 2010 at the Université du Québec à Montréal. Titled “Preserving Modern Architecture in Quebec, Canada and Elsewhere: Heritage Challenges and the Mobilization of Knowledge”, the goal of this conference is to provide an update on the conservation of the modern built heritage in Quebec and the rest of Canada, a heritage characterized by its abundance, unfamiliarity, fragility, and obsolescence. The patrimonialization of a built environment born of the modernist values of newness and universalism is no easy task, given its often negative associations with traditions and heritage preservation measured against the yardsticks of identity, and with the goals of sustainable development, one of the central societal challenges of this century. This event will delve deeper into the theoretical, methodological, and technical problems and the cultural and political issues raised by modern heritage conservation by focusing on two themes: the heritage challenges posed by modern buildings, civil engineering works, urban ensembles, and landscapes; and the mobilization of knowledge. For more information, please visit http://canada.icomos.org/documents/CallForPapers_EN.pdf.

Filberg House Tour

As part of its Arthur Erickson public program series, West Vancouver Museum has arranged a rare tour of the Erickson-designed Filberg House, a private residence in Comox. Designed in 1958, the Filberg House is considered to be one of Erickson’s e finest residential designs. Located on a sea-side bluff with spectacular views overlooking Hornby and Denman islands, it has been described as "the most beautiful house in Canada". This one-day trip to Vancouver Island includes stops at Milner Gardens and Woodland in Qualicum Beach prior to visiting the Filberg House. Participants also have the option of visiting two more architecturally-significant homes near Campbell River the following day. Tour guides over the course of the weekend include Simon Scott (photographer of Arthur Erickson's buildings), Bo Helliwell MAIBC and Kim Smith MAIBC of Blue Sky Architecture, and Barry Griblin. The tour is scheduled for Saturday, September 25, and space is limited. The cost is $185 ($285 for the extended two-day tour) and includes fee includes bus transportation, admission and lunch. For more information, call (604) 925-7179.

Tickets to Home + Interior Design Show

The Vancouver Home + Interior Design Show takes place September 9-12 at the Vancouver Convention Centre. This year’s event will showcase the latest in innovative products and new ideas from some 325 retailers. Special features will share the latest trends in areas such as energy efficiency and sustainability. As a special consideration, AIBC registrants are entitled to a pair of complementary tickets to the show. Visit https://www.microspec.com/tix123/etic.cfm?code=VANHIDS10&disc=aibc and use code “AIBC”. For more information, go to http://www.vancouverhomeandinteriordesignshow.com/ME2/Sites/.

Glass Connections 2010

Glass Connections 2010 is a one-day session that presents the latest technologies for glass and metal professionals. The event offers a focused educational and networking event for glaziers, architects, engineers, designers, spec writers, commercial construction contractors and building owners. Seminars cover a wide range of industry-specific topics including photovoltaic technology for the glass industry, heat treatment of glass, insulating glass and manufacturing, training and retaining young glazing apprentices and Building Code Energy Efficiencies. It takes place September 30 at the Delta Hotel and Conference Centre, 4331 Dominion Street, Burnaby. For more information, click here.

GreenLink 2010

Registration is now open for GreenLink 2010, a conference that aims to set realistic methods in sustainable thinking, development and action. This event will provide an arena to showcase innovative projects in green investment, clean technology and government policy. This year’s conference will also host several internationally-acclaimed speakers, including David Suzuki and Paul Harken. It takes place from October 5-6, 2010 at the Renaissance Harbourside Hotel, Vancouver. Early-bird registration is available until August 30. For more information or to register, visit http://www.rebootconference.com/greenlink2010/index.php.

RAIC Metro Vancouver Chapter Awards Dinner

The Royal Architectural Institute of Canada’s Metro Vancouver Chapter is proud to host its 2nd Annual Architecture Canada BC Chapter Awards Dinner on Wednesday, September 29, 2010. The evening will be a celebration of Advocates for Architecture, recognizing the contributions made by architects, emerging practitioners and the general public in the advocacy of architecture in Metro Vancouver and elsewhere in the province. The awards acknowledge those whose work and dedication to improving the built environment has made a difference and who might not be recognized through traditional architectural award programs. In addition, Bing Thom MAIBC FRAIC will present award-winning work from his firm. It takes place Wednesday, September 29, 2010 at the Italian Cultural Centre, 3075 Slocan Street, Vancouver. Open to all, tickets are $80 per person and may be purchased online or by mailing a cheque with registration information to:

RAIC Metro Vancouver Chapter
405-375 West Fifth Avenue
Vancouver B.C. V5Y 1J6

Funds raised will go towards future RAIC speaker series and advocacy of architecture in British Columbia. Seating is limited, so please register as soon as possible.

Gaining Ground Urban Sustainability Conference

The 2010 Gaining Ground urban sustainability conference, titled Eco Logical: The Power of Green Cities to Shape the Future, takes place October 4-7 in Vancouver. This three-day conference is themed around three crucial subjects: policy and industry buy-in; green economy; and complete community design and human health and well-being. It will focus on urban sustainability accomplishments and challenges, bringing together a wide network of urban sustainability practitioners who are playing key roles in numerous fields of professional and community practice. Featured speakers include Jared Blumenfeld, Director of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Region 9 (California, the Southwest and Hawaii); Michael Dichand, CEO of Gussing Renewable Energy; and Jeff Tumlin, Urban Transportation Planner, City of San Francisco. For additional information and registration, visit the conference web site at www.gaininggroundsummit.com.

CCA Architectural Grants

The Canada Council for the Arts would like you to be aware of the October 1 application deadline for following architecture-related grant programs :

Assistance for the Promotion of Architecture - This grant program ($50,000 maximum) assists galleries, publishers and event organizers in producing books, exhibitions, films and events on contemporary architecture. More...
Travel Grants - This program ($500 - $2,500) supports travel to public presentations of one’s work, and for research as part of a curatorial project. More...
JBC Watkins Award - For Canadians pursuing post-graduate studies at a foreign institution ($5,000). Please contact the CCA’s architectural officer for application forms and guidelines.
Prix de Rome for Emerging Practitioners - This prize ($34,000) lets a recent graduate travel internationally and intern in a firm of their choice. One candidate is put forward by each accredited schools of architecture. More...

A call for proposals for the 2012 Venice Biennale in Architecture will be issued this fall, inviting galleries, schools of architecture, architecture firms as well as individual critics, curators and practitioners to submit projects for the Canadian presentation in Venice 2012. Interested parties are invited to contact the CCA’s architecture officer.

Building SustainABLE Communities Conference

The Building SustainABLE Communities Conference, hosted by The Fresh Outlook Foundation, takes place at the Delta Grand Resort & Conference Centre in Kelowna from November 15 to 18, 2010. The Fresh Outlook Foundation is a non-profit organization that applies community-based social marketing (CBSM) strategies to encourage sustainable behaviour.

With more than 100 speakers, this year’s conference provides a wide range of topics in Sustainability Planning, Pollution Prevention & Mitigation, Green Economic Development, and Community Sustainability. The program has recently been expanded and Speakers' Bios & Abstracts are now available online.

Early bird registration is available until September 17, 2010. For more information, including program and registration details, please visit www.freshoutlookfoundation.org.

Greater Vancouver Commercial Building Awards

The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver is hosting its first ever Commercial Building Awards on September 23, 2010. The awards are meant to honour excellence in local commercial and industrial construction within Greater Vancouver, including recognizing the architects, designers, owners, developers, financiers, and realtors responsible for creating some of the most exciting and innovative projects in the region. Categories include:

Mixed-use — Commercial/Residential;
Community facilities including senior’s housing/church/schools/government/recreation facilities;
Retail/shopping centres;
Office;
Industrial;
Rental housing;
Hospitality — hotels/motels/resorts; and
Commercial renovation/restoration.

There will also be a Judges’ Choice Award for best overall entry. Adjudication will be performed by a select panel of judges respected for their expertise within the real estate community. For more information or to purchase tickets, click here.

2030 Challenge Case Study Projects

The Architecture Canada | RAIC 2030 Challenge Committee has undertaken a project to identify, publish and promote the best examples of energy-efficient commercial, institutional, industrial and multi-residential Canadian projects completed over the past decade. The main objectives of this case study are to promote the work of Canadian architectural firms and encourage clients to adopt the 2030 Challenge objectives for their future projects. Firms interested in showcasing their work are invited to submit a brief project description as well as drawings and photographs that illustrate the quality of the building. In addition, each submission must include the Building Performance Results data from the NRC and Screening Tool for New Building Design or from actual energy-use records. The projects will be reviewed and up to 20 selected as case studies. Submissions will be selected based on he architectural quality of the submission combined with the energy performance results. Successful participants will be asked to provide a concise written description, publication-quality photographs and drawings (site plan, floor plans, section and enclosure details), and actual energy performance data. For each project selected, Architecture Canada will provide $500 to help offset the costs of fully developing a case study. Electronic submissions for the initial selection of projects should be sent to gmurfitt@raic.org by September 3, 2010.

Ride-Share Week 2010

The fourth annual Ride-Share Week takes place October 4-8, 2010. For the first time, this annual week of promotion and participation in ridesharing will be expanding province-wide. Organized by the Jack Bell Ride-Share Foundation, this event is designed to promote and raise awareness for active, sustainable transportation. Using the Jack Bell Ride-Share database (https://online.ride-share.com/en/my/), individuals and businesses can sign up to match journeys and start enjoying greener commutes. RSW Coordinators will receive a “Green Zebra Guide”, a local savings book for sustainable living. Promotional materials will be provided in mid-August, and prizes will be awarded to ride sharers, including a round trip for two to Edmonton on Via Rail’s *The Canadian*. For more information, contact Rae-Anne LaPlante at rae-anne@ride-share.com or (604) 879-RIDE (7433).

SustainaBUILD Conference

Mark your calendar for the 2010 Vancouver SustainaBUILD Conference this fall. The conference program features innovative content, ideas and cutting edge technologies related to sustainable development and green design. It takes place November 23 at Vancouver's Westin Bayshore Hotel. Early bird rates of $275 + HST will available from late summer through to November 2. For more information, including an online conference program and registration information, visit the conference web site at http://www.sustainabuild.com/vancouver/index.htm. Questions can be directed to Gillian Wright by e-mail (gwright@mmart.com) or telephone (604.739.2112 ext. 192058.)

IDSwest 2010

Mark your calendars for the next Interior Design Show West, October 14-17, 2010 at the Vancouver Convention Centre. IDSwest is Western Canada’s premiere annual residential design show featuring 200 exhibitors showcasing quality products and services to an audience of architects, designers, industry professionals, consumers and media. New program highlights this year include Future Masters, a showcase of young design talents and local design institutions; and Spare the Change, a design challenge with a $2 budget. For detailed information including speakers, exhibitors and schedule, keep an eye on the event web site at http://www.idswest.com/index.php.

Call for Papers: Heritage Challenges Conference

École de design and Institut du patrimoine of Université du Québec à Montréal are organizing a conference entitled “Preserving Modern Architecture in Québec, Canada, and Elsewhere: Heritage Challenges and the Mobilization of Knowledge”. It will be held in Montréal from October 14 - 17, 2010. Submissions are currently being accepted for conference presenters. For detailed information, including the Call for Papers, visit the conference web site at http://www.ip.uqam.ca/.

Citizenship Award Nominations

The federal Ministry of Citizenship and Immigration has launched Canada’s Citizenship Award 2010. Formerly the Citation for Citizenship, this award is for Canadians who dedicate themselves to active citizenship in their communities. It recognizes those who demonstrate exemplary citizenship by assisting newcomers to successfully integrate, a who promote active citizenship by putting into practice the rights and responsibilities of being a Canadian. Note: the deadline for nominations is September 3, 2010. Information and nomination forms can be downloaded online at www.cic.gc.ca/citizenshipaward.

Quito Pan-American Biennale of Architecture

The Quito Pan-American Biennale of Architecture is now accepting entries from registered architects from the Americas. Held since 1978, the biennale is organized by the Colegio de Arquitectos del Ecuador (Association of Architects of Ecuador) Pichincha Province, and has grown to become a major international event. Academic lectures, exhibitions, and cultural events will also be held. Submissions are due by Friday, October 29 2010. To download the application form, click here. Click here for more information. The event takes place from November 15 - 19, 2010 in Quito, Ecuador.

Making Space 2010

Making Space 2010 is an international award and conference promoting innovation, creativity and sustainability in design for children and young people. Supported by the Scottish government and OECD Centre for Effective Learning Environments, the awards program invites submissions from across the world for the most successful building or space (indoor or outdoor) for children and young people (up to age 18 inclusive), completed between January 2005 and December 2010. Entries are welcomed for any project designed for children and young people - from schools to street furnishings, recreational or educational, rural or urban. Entries should exemplify innovation and creativity in design as well as a strong process of user participation and involvement. For more information, visit http://www.childreninscotland.org.uk/html/makingspace.htm.

3rd International Holcim Awards

Entries are now being accepted for the 3rd International Holcim Awards. This competition, organized by the Holcim Foundation, celebrates innovative, future-oriented projects that contribute towards a more sustainable built environment. It recognizes sustainable practices in engineering, landscape and urban design, infrastructure, and materials and construction technologies. The main category is open to working professionals including architects, engineers, planners, builders and construction firms whose projects have reached an advanced stage in design with construction to take place no earlier than July 1, 2010. There is also a "Next Generation" category for students enrolled in the final year of a bachelor program, or in graduate or post-graduate programs. Entries must be submitted online by March 23, 2011. Go to www.holcimawards.org.

Northern Exposure Photo Contest

Entries are now being accepted for the Northern Exposure Photo Contest, as part of the BUILDEX 2011 Vancouver Conference & Exposition taking place February 23 and 24 at the Vancouver Convention Centre. Student and amateur photographers are invited to capture Vancouver's amazing architecture. Winning entries will have the opportunity to be featured in the BUILDEX 2011 marketing campaign and be exhibited at the tradeshow. Deadline for submissions is September 27, 2010. For more information, visit http://www.buildexvancouver.com/contest/index.htm.

Call For Submissions: 2010 Design Exchange Awards

The Design Exchange Awards promote Canadian design excellence and recognize the critical role of design in all types of organizations including commercial entities (large and small businesses), not-for-profit organizations, and the public sector. The awards celebrate the success stories achieved through close partnerships between clients and designers. The DXAs are Canada’s only award program to judge design by results, balancing function, aesthetics and economic success. The final submission deadline of September 30, 2010. Click here to learn more or visit the DXA web site for complete details.

Cheng Selected For Canadian Architect Awards Jury

James Cheng MAIBC of Vancouver-based James K.M. Cheng Architects Inc. has been selected as a jury member for the 2010 Canadian Architect Awards of Excellence. Other jury members include Andrew King, principal at Cannon Design in Calgary, and Janna Levitt of Levitt Goodman Architects in Toronto. Submissions for the 2010 awards, which are open to all Canadian-registered architects as well as architectural graduates, must be received by Thursday, September 16, 2010. For more information and to download the entry form, please visit http://www.canadianarchitect.com/awards/pdfs/AwardsEntry10.pdf.

Stantec Bulks up by Acquiring U.S. Architectural Firm

By Tim Kiladze, Globe and Mail
August 26, 2010

Stantec, Canada’s largest architectural firm, made no secrets about wanting expand its presence in the U.S. and its newly signed letter of intent to acquire Anshen + Allen allows it to do just that. More …

This Year's Venice Architecture Biennale is About People, Not Plans

Too many design exhibitions are big on architectural theory, but miss what really matters: human beings. This one is different.

By Justin McGuirk, The Guardian
August 31, 2010

The problem with architecture exhibitions, so it's argued, is that they lack the one thing you really want to see: real-life buildings. I disagree. The problem with architecture exhibitions is that they fixate on trying to represent buildings that are missing. Photographs, drawings and pretentious wall texts only highlight the fact that yours is a second-hand experience. They place you in the there and then, not the here and now. More …

Four Powerhouse Teams Named Finalists in Central
Waterfront Design

By Mark Hinshaw, Crosscut.com
September 1, 2010

The city of Seattle has narrowed its search for designers of the central waterfront to four teams — each interesting in distinctive ways. All teams have substantial local involvement by architecture and landscape architecture firms with a body of significant civic works. Each is headed by a firm or person with international recognition. Each includes an artist who would help infuse the district with élan and potential surprises. How could we possibly miss? More …

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