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February 6, 2009AIBC Happenings Proposed Legislation Workshops Tariff of Fees for Architectural Services: Third Revision Upcoming ARE Seminar: Construction Documents and Services VERICO Ellis Mortgages Canada (EMC) Workshop Request for Qualifications: Project Consultant AIBC Volunteer Recognition 2008-2009 Industry News Vancouver Land Use Plan Amendments New Energy Efficiency Standards for Windows Alberta Consultant Selection Process Info Sessions New Provisions for Mid-rise Wood-frame Residential Construction Changes to Vancouver Development Permits Upcoming Events IDIBC Awards Gala & Exhibition 2009 BC Real Estate Convention Statistics Canada Conference on Immigration and Diversity Kwantlen Polytechnic University Design Students' Grad Showcase Building Sustainable Communities Awards Upcoming AIBC Courses Complete 2009 AIBC Course Listings Courses by Registered Providers Wood WORKS! BC / Canadian Wood Council Simon Fraser University City Program APEGBC Professional Development Seminars AIBC Gallery Current Exhibit: David Marshall Sculptures Upcoming Exhibit: IDIBC Awards Media Scan The Shipping Container as Building Block B.C. Sets the Standard for Canada by Licencing Home Inspectors Millard Fuller, 74, Who Founded Habitat for Humanity, Is Dead Benefits |
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Proposed Legislation Workshops February 9 – March 9 –
April 14, 2009 Please join us for a series of information workshops on the proposed new Architectural Professions Act. Each of these progressive sessions will focus on specific aspects of the proposed new legislation. These workshops are part of AIBC Council’s commitment to additional consultation, leading to a full-day session at the 2009 AIBC Annual Conference. Each workshop will focus on different aspects of the proposed legislative changes. The outline for each session is as follows:
Everyone is welcome to attend. Please confirm your attendance for each of these workshops at communications@aibc.ca.
Tariff of Fees for Architectural Services: Third Revision The institute is pleased to advise that the AIBC Tariff of Fees for Architectural Services has been updated following its review and endorsement by the Business Practices Committee and Practice Board (Chair Richard Bolus MAIBC). Revision #3, February 2009 to the Fourth Edition (2000) reflects the recommended hourly-rate fees for principals and staff consistent with Bulletin 51. It makes appropriate reference to the AIBC-endorsed standard client/architect/consultant contracts (AIBC-6C; RAIC-6) and provides updated information on “Buildings Requiring the Services of an Architect” consistent with Bulletin 31. Reference is also made to additional, relevant AIBC bulletins, specifically Bulletin 54 (Educational Facilities), Bulletin 55 (Multiple Market Housing), Bulletin 56 (Enhanced Building Envelope Services), Bulletin 64 (Proposal Calls) and Bulletin 90 (Minimum Acceptable Scope of Services). The revised document contains a clarified definition for “construction cost” that excludes value-added taxes, land development costs, and contingencies while reinforcing the inclusion of cash allowances, changes, and work coordinated by the architect - all consistent with the defined terms of current standard contracts. Necessary syntax, nomenclature, typographical and format changes have also been addressed. Review of the entire document is encouraged. It is available from its home on the AIBC web site. A newly updated index of AIBC official documents is also available, and a revised Sequences and Scope of Architectural Services Chart is under development. As an initiative of the AIBC Practice Department and its volunteer committees, the monitoring of practice notes, practice-related bulletins, contracts and other documents occurs on an ongoing basis. Current updates are posted periodically in our weekly eNews and on the AIBC web site. Members’ feedback is welcome to the attention of Coordinator of Professional Practice Erica Holt (eholt@aibc.ca). Michael Ernest MAIBC
AIBC / APEGBC Collaboration: Building Envelope Matters The AIBC is pleased to acknowledge the endorsement by the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of British Columbia (APEGBC) of AIBC Bulletin 34: Building Envelope Services – Appropriate Professional Practice. The bulletin is consistent with the understandings and agreements of the governing councils for both the AIBC and APEGBC concerning terminology; respective roles; scope and application of “Enhanced Building Envelope Services”; and “Joint Building Envelope Practice Points of Principle”. It underpins Bulletin 56 recommended fees for related services. It is also an excellent example of the ongoing collaboration between the two professional licensing organizations. Though identical in content to the previous version, the January 2009 update makes explicit this mutual endorsement. The updated document is now available online (http://www.aibc.ca/bulletins/Bulletin_34_Jan09.pdf). The AIBC’s Building Envelope Committee (under Chair Ted de Grey MAIBC) is also monitoring the progress of a joint AIBC/APEGBC working group exploring the prospect of a specialist designation that would encompass competence and scope beyond what is normally practised. As an initiative of the AIBC Practice Department and its volunteer committees, monitoring of practice notes, practice-related bulletins, contracts and other documents is ongoing. Current updates are posted periodically in our weekly eNews and on the AIBC web site. Members’ feedback is welcome to the attention of Coordinator of Professional Practice Erica Holt (eholt@aibc.ca).
Upcoming ARE Seminar: Construction Documents and Services Tuesday, February 10, 2009 The ARE Preparation Seminar Schedule for 2009 is now available. These free seminars are designed to assist Intern Architects with their preparation of the NCARB ARE tests. It is suggested that IAs review study materials for each of the exams in preparation of the seminars. The schedule can be found in the Intern Architects section of the AIBC website, under “Member Resources.” (Sessions take place at the AIBC offices. Please be sure to check the online schedule for updates as the dates of the seminars may change.) The first seminar – "Construction Documents and Services" – will be held on Tuesday, February 10, 2009 at 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Rescheduled: VERICO Ellis Mortgages Canada (EMC) Workshop New Date: Wednesday, March 11,
2009 VERICO Ellis Mortgages Canada (EMC), one of the newest partners in the AIBC’s Registrant Benefits Program (Club AIBC), is now offering both registrants and staff the benefit of its corporate mortgage discount program. The previously-announced information session has been rescheduled to Wednesday, March 11, 2009, from 12:00 noon – 1:00 p.m. in the AIBC large boardroom. An EMC representative will be on hand to present an overview of their services, including mid-term interest rate reductions and home equity lines of credit. If you are thinking about taking out a new mortgage, or wondering how to restructure your existing one, you might find this very beneficial. Lunch will be provided. If you are planning to attend, please confirm in advance to Ama Joppa (amaj@emcmortgages.ca).
Request for Qualifications: Project Consultant The AIBC has issued a Request for Qualifications seeking a consultant to help the institute complete work underway to develop an outcomes-based qualifications assessment matrix for registration as an architect in British Columbia. The consultant must have expertise in registration and licensing requirements for architects in this province as well as in the theory and application of outcomes-based competency assessments. A draft matrix is available for review.
AIBC Volunteer Recognition 2008-2009 Nominations are now being accepted for the AIBC’s annual Volunteer Recognition Awards. There are three awards:
The deadline for nominations is March 18, 2009. Carla Brown-John
How has the public expressed its demand, that it wants inclusion of others? The interests of the public are recognized and directly represented throughout this process in two ways: through their elected government representatives with whom the AIBC has consulted on legislative and regulatory issues; and through the Lieutenant Governor’s appointees, four layperson representatives who are members of AIBC council. Both the provincial government, at ministerial and administrative levels, and the LG Appointees (both current and previous) have expressed full support for the direction being taken with respect to AIBC regulation of other design professionals. Click here to read more from the Special Meeting Q&A page.
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| Vancouver Land Use Plan Amendments On Tuesday, February 17, 2009, the City of Vancouver will hold a public hearing to consider zoning amendments to its Metro Core Jobs & Economy Land Use Plan. If approved, the rezoning will amend the Downtown Official Development Plan by increasing the maximum permitted density for non-residential uses in certain areas while removing residential as a permitted use in others. Additional changes pertain to office conversions, floor space ratios and area names. The public hearing takes place at 7:30 p.m. in Council Chambers at Vancouver City Hall, 453 West 12th Avenue with registration beginning at 7:00 p.m. Anyone impacted by the proposed amendments will have the opportunity to state their concerns at the hearing. The draft by-law is available for review at the city’s Planning Department during regular office hours. Additional information on the Metro Core Jobs & Economy Land Use Plan can be found online at www.Vancouver.ca/corejobs. You can also contact Holly Sovdi at (604) 871-6644.
New Energy Efficiency Standards for Windows As of January 1, 2009, there are new Energy Efficiency Standards regulations in effect for windows manufactured after that date and sold British Columbia. This includes vinyl-framed windows installed in low-rise buildings (residential buildings of four storeys or less as well as non-residential buildings with less than 600m2 floor space) which are subject to the standard of 2.0 W/m2/K. These now require a permanent label from a Standards Council of Canada or National Fenestration Rating Council recognized testing organization. Wood-framed windows will be exempt from the new regulations until January 1, 2011. To view the new regulations, click here.
Vancouver developer Wall Financial Corporation has announced its commitment to purchase and preserve the York Theatre on Vancouver’ Commercial Drive. The theatre, built in 1912 and once a hub for live entertainment, was on Heritage Vancouver's Top 10 list of endangered sites and faced imminent demolition. Under the city-approved proposal, Wall Financial Corporation, Henriquez Partners, Jim Green & Associates and the Vancouver East Cultural Centre will restore the theatre. The restoration plan developed by Gregory Henriquez MAIBC includes the addition of a two-storey glass lobby.
Alberta Consultant Selection Process Info Sessions Building on the success of seminars held
in January, Alberta Infrastructure is again hosting information
seminars on the province’s consultant selection process.
The provincial government has been collaborating with the
Alberta Association of Architects and the Consulting Engineers
of Alberta in developing a selection process for architecture
and engineering consultant services for building infrastructure
that is compliant with the interprovincial Trade, Investment
and Labour Mobility Agreement (TILMA). This includes ensuring
the Alberta process is aligned with the process in British
Columbia. B.C. architects and firms who may be affected by
the proposed new process are invited to attend either of the
additional half-day orientation sessions that will:
Edmonton: Monday, February 9, 2009 Greenwood Inn & Suites, 4485 Gateway Boulevard 7:00 - 10:00 a.m. Calgary: Tuesday, February 10, 2009 Radisson Hotel Calgary Airport, 2120 – 16 Avenue N.E. 7:00 - 10:00 a.m. Those wishing to attend are asked to register in advance by visiting http://www.e-officepro.com/admin/contentx/default.cfm?PageId=7651.
New Provisions for Mid-rise Wood-frame Residential Construction and B3 Occupancies The provincial government has announced new BC Building Code provisions that increase the maximum allowable building height for mid-rise wood-frame residential construction from four to six storeys. These new code provisions will take effect on April 6. An online public consultation on these changes closed on December 15, 2008. In finalizing the changes to the new code requirements, the province considered feedback received from various building industry stakeholders, including a detailed submission from the AIBC which identified several areas of concern, most notably respecting implementation strategy, timing and prerequisites. The AIBC will be reviewing and reporting on the final code provisions in light of the concerns previously identified. To view the new BC Building Code provisions, go to http://www.housing.gov.bc.ca/building/wood_frame/ To view the National Code Change proposal for B3 occupancies, please see the following links: http://www.nationalcodes.ca/publicreview/2008/indices/Subject_NBC_Residential%20Care%20Occupancies_e.shtml
Michael A. Ernest MAIBC
Changes to Vancouver Development Permits As of February 1, 2009, the wording for City of Vancouver Development Permit Conditions related to the provision of off-street parking, loading and bicycle spaces, as well as the provision of landscaping, will be amended. From that date, these requirements must be provided before issuance of required occupancy permits – there will no longer be a six-month grace period. Applicants for an occupancy permit must now demonstrate that spaces have been provided for parking, loading and bicycles, along with any required site landscaping, prior to the issuance of the permit. Where an applicant is unable to complete the landscaping requirements prior to final occupancy approval, the city may permit the work to be delayed provided the applicant submits a letter of credit guaranteeing the landscaping will be provided by an agreed-upon date. Note: development permits issued prior to February 1 and containing the previous grace period wording will continue to be honoured at time of occupancy. For additional information, please contact Bill Boons, Assistant Director – Development Services, by phone (604-873-7678) or e-mail (bill.boons@vancouver.ca).
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| IDIBC Awards Gala & Exhibition The Interior Designers Institute of British Columbia’s invites you to attend its annual awards gala, Tuesday, February 10, 2009 at the Vancouver Playhouse Theatre. The evening includes the presentation of the IDIBC Awards of Excellence for 2008 followed by a reception. The cost is $40 for members, $50 for non-members. Tickets are limited; please r.s.v.p. by February 9 at 12:00 noon. For more information, download the online invitation and RSVP form, or visit the IDIBC web site (www.idibc.org/award_details.html), e-mail info@idibc.org or call (604) 298-5211. The IDIBC Awards of Excellence recognize those who have demonstrated excellence and leadership in interior design and architecture. Following the awards gala, winning submissions will be featured in the AIBC Gallery from February 24 - March 19, 2009. An opening reception will be held on Thursday, February 26, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. at the gallery, located at #100 – 440 Cambie Street, Vancouver.
The spring 2009 BC Home + Garden Show takes place February 18-22, 2009 at BC Place Stadium. The event offers decorating, renovating and landscaping advice and inspiration through more than 425 home and garden specialists. Participants are also introduced to the latest products on the market. As in previous years, the AIBC will host an information booth at the event. AIBC registrants wishing to attend the show are invited to take advantage of a special 50% discount offer on tickets. To take advantage of this offer, click here. For complete information about the BC Home + Garden Show, please visit http://www.bchomeandgardenshow.com/ME2/Sites/default.asp.
The Royal Architectural Institute of Canada, Ordre des architectes du Québec and Association of Architects in Private Practice of Quebec are pleased to announce the launch of the website for the 2009 Festival of Architecture and Forum, June 17-20 in Montreal. The theme of this year’s festival is “Vision and Commitment,” acknowledging the unique and significant contribution the profession makes to solving the environmental and economic problems faced in this century. For a sneak peak at the keynote speakers, events, and other conference-related opportunities prior to registration in March, visit the site at http://festival2009.raic.org/index_e.htm.
2009 BC Real Estate Convention AIBC registrants are invited to take part in the 2009 British Columbia Real Estate Convention, February 26 – 27, 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Vancouver Convention & Exhibition Centre. This annual convention is a unique tradeshow created for both the public and professionals alike – anyone interested or engaged in investing in residential or commercial real estate. It brings together a range of different enterprises including developers, realtors, municipalities, financial institutions, insurance agencies, associations and many others involved in the real estate industry. It also includes four speakers daily, addressing timely topics impacting the real estate market. Note: admission to both the trade show and seminars is free. For detailed information, visit www.bcrealestateconvention.com.
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. Additional information can be found at: http://www.metrovancouver.org/region/calendar/Event%20Attachments/ColonyFarmSustainabilityPlan.pdf. Topic: Sustainable Tourism – A Special Two-Part Series Wednesday, April 22 The B.C. tourism sector is striving to create a world-class sustainable tourist industry, and visitors are looking for “green” experiences. But what really constitutes sustainable tourism and how do we get there? This two-part series looks at the evolution of sustainable tourism and exciting initiatives underway in B.C. Featured presenters: John Willow, Director - Tourism Development Branch, Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Arts; and Dr. Peter Williams, Director - Centre for Tourism Policy & Research, Simon Fraser University. To register,
go to http://www.metrovancouver.org/region/breakfasts/Pages/registration.aspx.
Interior Design Show West (IDSWest) The IDSWest web site (www.idswest.com)
is now live and will be constantly updated with features,
speakers, design news and happenings from a West Coast perspective.
Planning is well underway for the event, which takes place
September 17 - 20, 2009 at the Vancouver Convention &
Exhibition Centre. The 2009 show will introduce a variety
of space concepts and feature areas focusing on pushing the
boundaries of local and international design and architecture.
Special sections include:
Contact Jason Heard (jheard@mmart.com) to secure your preferred location and take advantage of promotional benefits.
Statistics Canada Conference on Immigration and Diversity Monday February 23, 2009 Statistics Canada invites you to attend Diversity Matters, a one-day conference featuring a panel of high-profile experts who will explore the changes, trends and implications of ethno-cultural diversity and immigration for Canada, British Columbia and Metro Vancouver. Presentation topics include: 2006 census highlights; profiles of main ethnic communities in B.C.; the changing diversity composition of the population across sub-provincial regions within B.C.; immigrants and the economy of Metro Vancouver; and implications for diversity and future projections. The keynote speaker will be the Honourable Wally Oppal, B.C. Attorney General and Minster Responsible for Multiculturalism. For more information, please visit the conference website: www.diversitymattersconference.ca.
The University of British Columbia and the British Columbia Construction Roundtable are pleased to host a Risk Management Workshop for Capital Projects. It takes place Thursday – Friday, March 19-20 at the University Golf Club in Vancouver. This two-day workshop will focus on risk identification, quantification, and response or mitigation, including a hands-on risk identification session in which attendees will develop a risk profile for an elevated transit guideway case study project. Also featured will be the viewpoints of seasoned professionals on cost, legal and insurance matters. Featured speakers include Lawrence Bicknell (Jardine Lloyd Thompson Canada), Dr. Scott Dunbar (Professor - University of British Columbia), and David Pirie, President of Strait Crossing Development Inc. A highlight of the workshop will be the 20+ year risk management story line of the Confederation Bridge from the viewpoint of Pirie, whose company oversaw the project’s development. This workshop is suited to those in the public and private sectors who are charged with identifying project risks, assessing their relative importance, and allocating them to the most appropriate project participant. The registration fee is $995 ($895 before February 14). Register online at http://www.bccr.net/upcoming_events.html. For additional information, email Jeannie Bates at jeannie_bates@telus.net.
Kwantlen Polytechnic University Design Students' Grad Showcase Save the date for the 2009 Kwantlen Polytechnic University Design Students' Grad Showcase: April 22, 2009 in the AIBC Gallery. For the complete invitation, click here.
Building Sustainable Communities The Fresh Outlook Foundation is hosting its third annual Building SustainAble Communities conference from February 24 to 26, 2009 at Kelowna's Delta Grand Okanagan Resort. More than 100 speakers from the public, private, non-profit and academic sectors will address a range of topics including sustainable agriculture, sustainable business, and community sustainability. To register online, click here. For more information, go to www.freshoutlookfoundation.org.
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The B.C. Ready-Mixed Concrete Association (BCRMCA) is pleased to announce the call for entries in its 4th Annual Awards for Excellence in Concrete Construction (the CONNIEs). The awards honour the vision and creativity of owners, architects, engineers and contractors who are designing and constructing some of the most creative and innovative concrete projects in the province. A panel of industry experts will judge seven award categories with criteria reflecting the realities of the construction business today, including architectural creativity, complexity of engineering design, sustainability, functionality and innovation. To view the Call for Entries and judging criteria, please visit www.bcrmca.ca/awards. For further information, contact Executive Director Carolyn Campbell at (604) 626-4141.
World Architecture News is pleased to announce the launch of the inaugural WAN Education Sector Award 2009. Following on the success of the third WAN House of the Year Award in 2008, the WAN Education Award is a major international competition that will be judged by a top level panel. Entries will be judged on a number of factors including originality, innovation, form and special quality, sustainability and context. The two areas that will carry the most weight are: how your design addressed the key elements of the brief; and specific examples of how your building has enhanced the education process. If you have designed an educational facility (school, university, college or academy) that has been completed during the last three years, you are invited to submit your entry online. The deadline for entries is February 28, 2009. For more information and to enter, go to http://www.worldarchitecturenews.com/index.php?fuseaction=wanappln.educationdetails.
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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 today. The next offering is: BEEP Module IV - Friday, February 20, 2009.
Building Science and the Building Envelope (Available Online) Topics for Module I include:
For more information, please contact Professional Development Coordinator Catherine Bolter at cbolter@aibc.ca or at (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
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| Wood WORKS! BC / Canadian Wood Council Wood Solutions Fair The annual Wood Solutions Fair takes place Wednesday, March 18 at the Vancouver Convention & Exhibition Centre. This year’s event offers a broad range of speakers and topics with presentations that will be both inspirational and educational. There will be presentations highlighting the use of wood in projects that include the Art Gallery of Ontario Transformation, B.C.’s own Richmond Olympic Oval, and the winners of the 2009 BC Wood Design Awards. A full day of programming has been organized for those wanting to learn more about the BC Building Code amendment permitting up to six storey wood construction,. Learn about the implications of the code change from architectural, code, fire and safety, development and structural perspectives, and then spend the afternoon hearing from architects and engineers who have built beyond four storey in other jurisdictions. Other topics include affordable housing, the cost effective use of wood in institutional buildings, timber construction, 3D modeling and building information management, trusses in the 21st Century, and designing with Western Red Cedar. A three-hour presentation on lateral design of wood will also be given by the engineering experts of the Canadian Wood Council. For a full program description, schedule and registration, please visit www.woodsolutionsfair.com. 6 Core LUs
Simon Fraser University City Program Real Estate Development from the Inside Out This course will provide a brief history of real estate development in British Columbia, as well as insight into how the industry is structured and how it operates. Content will address the process, the players, and how they interrelate. Participants will examine successes and failures, the hurdles developers must overcome, and what makes them tick. This includes case studies and an outline of the difference in real estate development in Canada, the United States and Europe. For more information or to register, please visit http://www.sfu.ca/city/course13popup.htm. Six Mondays, February 9 – March
16, 6:30 a.m. - 9:30 p.m. 18 Non-core LUs
Conservation Planning: A Values-Based Approach Explore heritage conservation planning with world-renowned expert Kate Clark, using the method expounded by James Semple Kerr in his book Conservation Plan. A copy will be provided to all participants. As this methodology is being introduced to Canada for the first time, the course will illustrate how the Standards and Guidelines for the Conservation of Historic Places in Canada and related statements of significance can be integrated into conservation planning. For more information, or to register, please visit http://www.sfu.ca/city/course14popup.htm. February 20, 2009, 9:00 a.m. –
5:00 p.m. 7.5 Core LUs
Leading Edge Solutions to House Everyone Many people are increasingly unable to afford to live in the community where they work. This course explores how to increase housing density and affordability, and focuses on particular challenges such as medium to high-density housing for families with children, existing and emerging housing alternatives, and a range of both market and non-market strategies to achieve results on the ground. There will be walking tours of best practices in existing neighbourhoods and case studies for greenfield, greyfield and brownfield sites. For more information, or to register, please visit http://www.sfu.ca/city/course2popup.htm. February 13-14, 2009, 9:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. 14 Non-core LUs
Wine Cellar Seminar The BC Wood Specialties Group invites
AIBC registrants to attend an informative seminar on British
Columbia’s value-added wood industry. It will focus
on “How to Specify a Wine Cellar”, including:
The event will be hosted by BC Wood and Vin de Garde Cellar Systems, and will include a wine-and-cheese reception. It takes place Wednesday, February 25, 2009, 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. at the Vin de Garde Wine Cellar Systems Showroom, Design Centre & Wine Tasting Room, 112 West 2nd Avenue, Vancouver. There is no charge for this event. However, space is limited so please r.s.v.p. in advance to Roy Manion at rmanion@bcwood.com. 1 Core LU
Early Registration for 2009 BUILDEX Vancouver BUILDEX Vancouver is Western Canada’s largest conference and exhibition for real estate, property management, interior design, architecture, renovation and construction professionals. This event takes place February 11-12 at the Vancouver Convention & Exhibition Centre. It includes Design Northwest, the BC Construction Show and the Homebuilder & Renovator Expo. The conference portion will feature more than 45 sessions and 100 presenters. Workshops have been organized in three distinct seminar streams for construction, design, and property management. Program highlights include an keynote panel on “Architecture and Community Development -- Shaping our Communities for the Future”, moderated by AIBC President David Wilkinson MAIBC and including Alan Boniface MAIBC, Michael Heeney MAIBC, Norm Hotson MAIBC and Sean McEwen MAIBC. Bruce Haden MAIBC will present a case study on the award-winning Nk'Mip Desert Cultural Centre. There will also be an Interior Design Keynote Panel, moderated by Interior Designers Institute of British Columbia President Jim Toy, to discuss “Design for Change”. Explore the tradeshow floor for the latest products and services. An additional feature, the annual Industry Reception, takes place Wednesday, February 11, 5:00 – 6:30 p.m. and will bring together close to 600 professionals for prime networking opportunities. BUILDEX Vancouver is of interest to architects, designers, property managers, real estate professionals, building owners, contractors, builders, developers, and anyone else in the design and construction industry. For detailed information and to register, visit www.buildexvancouver.com. Core and Non-core LUs Available
APEGBC Professional Development Seminars Introduction to Business Writing: The Importance of Written Words in Proposals Learn to write clearly and concisely in a business context. Understand the key elements of a well-written proposal. This seminar is designed to help develop the confidence necessary to excel in ones proposal writing - writing that is both direct and proficient. It takes place February 10, 2009 in Vancouver. The session fee is $450.45. For more information or to register, please visit http://www.apeg.bc.ca/prodev/events/intro_business_writing.html. 6 Non-core LUs
Advanced Business Writing: The Importance of Written Words in Proposals Interested in learning to write a compelling proposal that clearly and concisely articulates the core benefits for a client? Curious to know what to look for in a Request for Proposals? Through this series of hands-on workshops, gain feedback on your writing and develop the confidence necessary for RFP success. The fee is $450.45. For the February 11 2009 workshop in Vancouver, register at http://www.apeg.bc.ca/prodev/events/adv_business_writing.html. For the April 21, 2009 workshop in Burnaby, go to http://www.apeg.bc.ca/prodev/events/adv_business_writing_bby.html. 6 Non-core LUs
Practical Intellectual Property Strategies This seminar will give participants an overview of intellectual property concepts while explaining, comparing and contrasting legal protection for trade secrets, copyright, trademarks and patents. The session fee is $242.74. It takes place February 13, 2009 in Vancouver. You can also participate via webcast. For more information and to register, please visit http://www.apeg.bc.ca/prodev/events/intellectual_property.html. 3.25 Non-core LUs
Expert Witness At some point in your professional career you may be called upon to write an expert report or testify in a trial. Are you fully aware of what will be expected? This seminar will discuss the factors to consider before agreeing to deliver expert witness testimony, as well as the benefits and risks of doing so. It takes place February 26, 2009 in Vancouver. You can also participate via webcast. The session fee is $219.45. For more information, or to register, please visit http://www.apeg.bc.ca/prodev/events/expert_witness_dec08.html. 3 Non-core LUs
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Current Exhibit: David Marshall Sculptures January 7 – February 19,
2009
Upcoming Exhibit: IDIBC Awards February 24 – March 19,
2009 Winning submissions from the 2008 IDIBC Awards of Excellence will be showcased at the AIBC Gallery from February 24 - March 19, 2009. The awards celebrate excellence and leadership in interior design and architecture. An opening reception will be held on Thursday, February 26 from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Advance reservations are required. Please e-mail communications@aibc.ca to confirm your attendance.
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| Urban Myths By Christopher Hume, Toronto
Star Say what you want about this country, it's nothing if not big. Just how big came clear to me when I travelled from coast to coast by train last summer. I had done the trip when I was a kid wanting to see Canada, but this time was different. This time my journey was for The Nature of Things, one of CBC TV's most venerable documentary series. The show's executive producer, Michael Allder, had more or less called out of the blue to ask if I'd like to be part of a one-hour program looking at the state of Canadian cities. Once I realized Allder hadn't dialled the wrong number, I said yes. The decision took about two seconds. More ...
By Julie Iovine, The Architect’s
Newspaper Architects have been on alert ever since Obama declared on December 6 that he aspired to a building plan as ambitious as any the country has ever known—or at least that is what architects wanted to believe they heard. In reality, it wasn’t actually so much about new buildings as possibly new transportation, and not even so much about new railroads or high-tech mag lev—with their attendant stations and hub development—so much as about prosaic road and bridge repairs. The high hopes for a vast and visionary infrastructure push that would translate into a wave of architectural design have gradually faded. A January 20 article in The New York Times put it bluntly: “Big transformative building projects seem unlikely.” More …
The Shipping Container as Building Block By Antoinette Martin, New
York Times The idea came to Christopher Stone as he was looking out the window of his office near Newark Liberty International Airport one day, and his eye fell on shipping containers. Lots of huge, empty industrial containers stacked high, row after row. “It seemed like they were just waiting there for some new purpose,” said Mr. Stone, an architect. He thought, “Why not create something with them that would benefit people?” And, “how about housing for the poor?” More …
B.C. Sets the Standard for Canada
by Licencing Home Inspectors By Owen Dickie and Bill Sutherland,
Vancouver Sun It's been a long strange trip for British Columbia's trained and qualified home inspectors and the consumers who depend on them, but last week the B.C. government finally announced it will take action to license B.C.'s home inspectors. What will it mean for B.C. consumers? Quite a lot, actually. But let's begin with what home inspectors actually do, and how it took Victoria seven years of procrastination, false starts, and foolish positions before it acted on behalf of consumers. More …
Millard Fuller, 74, Who Founded Habitat for Humanity, Is Dead By Douglas Martin, New York
Times Millard Fuller, who at 29 walked away from his life as a successful businessman to devote himself to the poor, eventually starting Habitat for Humanity International, which spread what he called “the theology of the hammer” by building more than 300,000 homes worldwide, died Tuesday near Americus, Ga. He was 74. More …
Why are architects so obsessed
with schools and rules? "Architecture is an art, not a religion—there are no dogmas," declared Robert A.M. Stern during a recent lecture in Washington, D.C., on the occasion of receiving the Vincent Scully Prize, named in honor of the esteemed architectural historian. It was hardly an unexpected statement, coming from Stern, who is the least dogmatic of architects and whose work spans the stylistic spectrum. In my own Philadelphia, standing almost within view of one another, are Stern's small Federal-style campus building at the University of Pennsylvania; his modernist all-glass 57-story Comcast Center; and, under construction on Rittenhouse Square, his brick-and-limestone residential tower, which recalls a downtown apartment house of the 1920s. More …
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| VERICO Ellis Mortgages Canada - Mortgage Discount Program VERICO Ellis Mortgages Canada is one of our newest partners in the AIBC’s Registrant Benefits Program (Club AIBC). EMC is one of the largest independent mortgage representatives in the country, and recipient of the “Mortgage Broker of the Year" award in 2007. Through Club AIBC, EMC is now offering both registrants and staff the benefit of its corporate mortgage discount program. As part of the discussions to establish this relationship, the folks at EMC also offered to provide a free lunchtime information session for anyone who might be interested. We have taken them up on their offer. The previously-announced information session has been rescheduled to Wednesday, March 11, 12:00 noon – 1:00 p.m. in the large boardroom. An EMC representative will be on hand to present an overview of their services, including mid-term interest rate reductions and home equity lines of credit. If you are thinking about taking out a new mortgage, or wondering how to restructure your existing one, you might find this very beneficial. Lunch will be provided. If you are planning to attend, please confirm in advance to Ama Joppa (amaj@emcmortgages.ca).
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