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February 13, 2009AIBC Happenings Proposed Legislation Workshops Interim Reporting of Learning Units Digital Directories Now Available Online Tariff of Fees for Architectural Services: Third Revision Rescheduled: VERICO Ellis Mortgages Canada (EMC) Workshop Request for Qualifications: Project Consultant AIBC Volunteer Recognition 2008-2009 Industry News Lateral Loads Task Group Meeting Vancouver Land Use Plan Amendments New Energy Efficiency Standards for Windows New Provisions for Mid-rise Wood-frame Residential Construction Upcoming Events Book Launch: Vancouver Matters Pacific Alliance: Upcoming Workshops North House Project Moves Forward 2009 B.C. 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 Simon Fraser University City Program Construction Specifications Canada Wood WORKS! BC / Canadian Wood Council APEGBC Professional Development Seminars AIBC Gallery Current Exhibit: David Marshall Sculptures Upcoming Exhibit: IDIBC Awards Media Scan Frank Gehry’s Software Keeps Buildings on Budget Registrant Benefits |
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Proposed Legislation Workshops March 9 and 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: Monday, February 9, 2009 (completed)
Interim Reporting of Learning Units The AIBC’s Professional Development Department is in the process of inputting submissions for interim reporting of learning units. All AIBC registrants are required to continue self-reporting their LUs, either on line or by fax/mail. As another step toward the “greening” of the AIBC, the Professional Development Department will no longer be mailing out an interim transcript. Instead, you will be able to view this transcript on line. All submissions received by March 1, 2009 will be recorded on line by April 1, 2009. Please check your on-line record at that time to ensure it is accurate. Final reporting of learning activities for the “seventh” reporting period remains June 30, 2009. Dr. Diane Archibald
AIBC Digital Directory Now Available Online The 2009 AIBC Directory is now available online at www.aibc.ca. To access the file directly, click here. Complimentary print directories have also been mailed this week to AIBC-registered architects, affiliates, associates and correspondents. Additional copies are available for public purchase through the AIBC offices for a fee of $60.00. To order, please call (604) 683-8588.
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 here. 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).
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
Q: How many other associations permit non-architects to be members? A: The governing legislation in Alberta allows for regulation of both architects and interior designers within the Alberta Association of Architects. Alberta has also adopted a designation style similar to that of the AIBC (e.g. John Doe, Architect, AAA; Jane Doe, Interior Designer, AAA). Ontario also regulates Architectural Technicians through the Ontario Association of Architects. Click here to read more from the Special Meeting Q&A page.
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| Lateral Loads Task Group Meeting Compared to 40 years ago, buildings today often include longer spans, larger wall openings, greater storey height and discontinuous storeys. Questions have been raised as to whether existing requirements still reflect appropriate minimum performance standards in light of changes in design and construction. The Canadian Commission on Building & Fire Codes established a Housing and Small Buildings Committee to bring forward suggested changes specific to Part 9 of the code. Through that committee, a task group has been established to consider the issue of lateral loads. The group's mandate is to investigate various factors including regions with high seismic and wind loads; anchorage and bracing; percentage of braced wall area; and limits to the application of Part 9 requirements. The Task Group on Lateral Loads for Part 9 will hold its next meeting on Monday and Tuesday, February 16-17, 2009 at the Hotel Grand Pacific in Victoria. AIBC registrants, interested professionals and members of the public are invited to attend. Those wishing to attend are asked to contact Joanne Cousineau (Joanne.Cousineau@nrc-cnrc.gc.ca).
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.
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
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| Book Launch: Vancouver Matters Saturday, February 14, 2009 Blueimprint and READ Books invite you to celebrate the launch of Vancouver Matters, a book that attempts to document what the city of Vancouver is made of, and what it might yet become. Vancouver Matters presents a reading of the city through multiple points of view; from professors and students at the University of British Columbia’s School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture, to artists, architects, and designers living and working in Vancouver. The book represents Vancouver's history and present materiality through writing, drawing, and photography, offering a critical examination of the city's faults and opportunities. The text is organized by material condition, ranging from trees, views and water to intimacy, iconography and residue. Each investigation uses the specific material as a lens through which the city can be seen anew. Vancouver Matters is edited by James Eidse, Mari Fujita, Joey Giaimo, Lori Kiessling, and Christa Min. The publication includes contributions from Aaron Knorr, Christopher Macdonald, Sherry McKay, Courtney Miller, Kelty Miyoshi-McKinnon, Stacy Moriarty, Andrea Nunes, Matthew Soules, Lyndsay Sung, Hannah Teicher, Kenneth Terriss, and Annabel Vaughan and Rob Brownie. It is published by Blueimprint books. For further information please e-mail Blueimprint (go@simplyreadbooks.com) or phone the Charles H. Scott Gallery at (604) 844-3809.
The recent provincial regulatory change regarding six-storey wood-frame buildings brings both a range of opportunities and a myriad of questions. The Urban Development Institute invites you to its February Breakfast Seminar where you will find out the latest information, requirements and future viability of these projects. Dana Westermark of Oris Consulting will moderate an expert panel that includes Shelley Craig MAIBC of Urban Arts Architecture; Craig Crawford of BC Housing; Andrew Harmsworth of GHL Consultants; Grant Newfield of RJC Consulting Engineers; and Gordon Smith of BTY Group. It takes place on Tuesday, February 24 at the Pan Pacific Hotel in Vancouver. Registration begins at 7:30 a.m. with the presentation running from 8:00 to 10:00 a.m. To register, visit www.udi.bc.ca or call (604) 689-8691. Click here to download the online registration form.
The City of Vancouver invites you to join Artscape for an engaging workshop on cultural space development. Creative Spacemaking brings together top practitioners for a comprehensive learning experience that demystifies the complexity of cultural space development, connects participants with similar-minded practitioners, and highlights innovative partnerships that have successfully anchored creative communities within sustainable and affordable spaces. This two-day workshop offers leading advice, tools and a chance to meet the experts during interactive sessions on topics ranging from project planning to feasibility analysis, capital fundraising and governance models. Confirmed speakers include Janis A. Barlow, Principal Consultant - Janis A. Barlow & Associates; Billie Bridgman, Senior Associate – Artscape; Tim Jones, CEO – Artscape; and Joe Lobko, Partner - du Toit Architects Limited, Toronto. It takes place Monday and Tuesday, March 9-10 at Simon Fraser University Vancouver (Harbour Centre), 515 West Hastings Street. The early bird registration deadline is February 18. In addition, 15 complimentary early bird registrations will be made available for Vancouver-based cultural practitioners through a juried application process. Visit www.vancouver.ca/creativecity for workshop program descriptions, registration and bursary information.
The 2009 BC Land Summit takes place in Whistler, B.C. from May 20-22, 2009. The 2009 program, with a theme of “A Better Future: Adapting to Change”, will feature content from a wide variety of fields including planning and land use, landscape architecture, land conservation, agriculture, real estate and land valuation, urban design, and more. It provides an ideal opportunity to learn how other professions view current and emerging land use issues, meet practitioners of other land use professions, develop interdisciplinary opportunities, create more productive working relationships. Visit http://www.bclandsummit.com/register/index.html for more information and to register. Register by March 16 to take advantage of early bird rates. For those interested in sponsoring a program, go to http://www.bclandsummit.com/sponsors/become.html or contact the offices of the British Columbia Society of Landscape Architects.
Pacific Alliance: Upcoming Workshops 104 – AutoCAD Revit
Architecture 2009 Essentials In this introduction to Revit Architecture, Pacific Alliance leverages its extensive implementation experience to help users become capable with the software as quickly and seamlessly as possible. The first day will consist of an overview of the software and introduction to key terms and concepts. The second and third days will cover conceptual design with massing, the use of Revit's wide range of components, and project setup strategy. Students will learn both modeling and the documentation capabilities of Revit through extensive use of walls, editing functions, dimensioning and annotation. The utilization of Revit's method of detailing will also be covered. By the end of the three days, participants will have the skills to work on a real world project in Revit from building design through construction documentation.
Students will learn a wide range of advanced topics in Revit Architecture 2009, building on the concepts introduced in Revit Architecture Essentials 2009. Content includes site design, advanced rendering techniques, phasing and design options, creating families of custom components, and collaborating on a design. This two-day course offers both imperial and metric hands-on exercises representing real-world design scenarios.
This three-day course for new Revit Structure users covers the basics, from structural modeling, detailing, and preparing the analytical model for export to analysis packages and creating custom structural components. It provides a solid foundation in navigating the user interface, setting up structural projects, and interfacing with architectural designs and analytical software packages. No previous CAD experience is necessary; however, basic knowledge of drafting and/or structural engineering is recommended.
Students will learn a wide range of advanced topics, building on the concepts introduced in Revit Structure Essentials 2009. Hands-on exercises teach students about detailing and detail components, rebar, families, and analytical analysis as well as how to collaborate on a design with other professionals. This two-day course offers both imperial and metric hands-on exercises representing real-world design scenarios.
AIBC registrants are invited to sign up for the Executing Social Media Masterclass 2009, which will be offered in both Vancouver (May 4-5) and Victoria (May 7-8). As today's communication landscape continues to morph, this unique series of social media courses will focus on how organizations can leverage social media to achieve business goals. Learn more about new and innovative social media and eCommunication tools, techniques, and technologies, including their impact on traditional advertising and marketing, the mainstream media, and employee communications. Discover how to utilize social media with employees, customers, colleagues and competitors to sell services, build relationships, engage employees, and strengthen your brand. These informal, intimate and highly interactive classes offer a valuable opportunity to hear perspectives, share experiences, and identify best practices. For more information or to register, call (416) 238-2751. Click here to download the programme and registration form.
North House Project Moves Forward Team North, a group of students and faculty from the University of Waterloo, Ryerson University and Simon Fraser University that has conceptualized an advanced solar-powered home, is holding receptions this week in Cambridge and Toronto to launch the next phase of the project. North House, a marketable solar-powered home for people with active lifestyles, is one of only two Canadian entries selected to participate in the prestigious 2009 Solar Decathlon competition sponsored by the U.S. Department of Energy and the National Renewable Energy Laboratory. The competition, which takes place October 9-18, 2009 in Washington, D.C., will feature prototype solar homes developed by 20 university teams from around the world. Each team will build a full-scale version of their house to compete in 10 categories measuring quality and performance. North House features a combination of green building, solar and interactive technologies designed to reduce energy demand, foster a conservation ethic, and boost the quality of life for Canadians. For more information on Team North and North House, please visit www.team-north.com.
AIBC registrants are invited to attend the upcoming B.C. Art Salon at Le Gavroche Restaurant on Sunday, February 22, 2009. This event provides an opportunity to view a large range of British Columbia art in a comfortable, heritage setting. In the manner of early Vancouver salons, Le Gavroche will be opening its doors for you to come in, enjoy the art, partake of refreshments, and mingle with fellow art lovers. The salon will feature a collection of recent work by Gary Sim AT.AIBC, as well as a wide selection several Canadian artists including B.C. Binning, Bill Reid, Jack Shadbolt and W.P. Weston. The preview begins at 10:00 a.m., auction from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. All lots are available for immediate purchase until the auction begins. Advance registration is encouraged, and absentee/advance bids are welcome. Le Gavroche is located at 1616 Alberni Street, Vancouver. For more information, go to www.sim-publishing.com\artsalon. Those interested in registering absentee bids can do so by e-mailing artsalon@sim-publishing.com.
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. 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 B.C. 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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| Simon Fraser University City Program Shifting Gears II: Lectures on Transportation, Health and the Built Environment The following sessions are part of a series sponsored by the Bombardier Foundation, BC Recreation and Parks Association, Simon Fraser University City Program, and the Active Transport Lab at the University of British Columbia. More lectures are planned - details to come.
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
Construction Specifications Canada (CSC) Breakfast Meeting BIM is the Future; The Future is Now, Be Prepared Architects are well aware that Building Information Modeling (BIM) is changing the methods and practice of firms. But BIM only enhances the skills of a firm; it does not create them. In order to understand and embrace the potential of BIM, you have to know your core business, employ people who can fully leverage the power of BIM as a tool, and work with clients who are fully committed to its process and potential for their own benefit. Presenter Alan Hart MAIBC will share some of the lessons learned by VIA Architecture along its path toward virtual design. It takes place Thursday, March 19 at the Plaza 500 Hotel, 12th Avenue and Cambie in Vancouver. Breakfast is at 7:00 a.m., presentation at 8:00 a.m. Register online at www.csc-vancouver.ca. 1 Core LU
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
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
APEGBC Professional Development Seminars 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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| Frank Gehry’s Software Keeps Buildings on Budget By Alec Applebaum, New York
Times When Bruce Ratner hired Frank Gehry in 2004 to design a wrinkled-looking 76-story residential skyscraper in Manhattan near the Brooklyn Bridge, the market for eye-popping luxury condominiums was booming, and the world-class architect’s multimillion-dollar fees probably seemed relatively insignificant. Now, however, the economy is crumbling, the building is envisioned as rental apartments and Mr. Gehry is bringing a more potent tool to control costs than most architects can deliver. 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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