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» New Legislation Workshops

February 9 · March 9 · April 14 2009

4:00 – 6:00 p.m.
AIBC Offices
#100 – 440 Cambie Street, Vancouver

4:00 – 6:00 p.m. AIBC Offices, #100 – 440 Cambie Street, Vancouver
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. There will also be an opportunity to ask questions and share comments. All registrants are encouraged to attend each session in order to better understand what is being proposed and its impact on both practitioners and their profession, as well as to provide feedback to AIBC Council as it continues to draft new legislation for government’s consideration. These workshops are part of AIBC Council’s commitment to ongoing consultation on this important initiative. There will also be a full-day Saturday session (May 9) at this year’s annual conference. Additional meetings, including regional presentations, are in the planning stage.

Please confirm your attendance for each of these workshops at communications@aibc.ca. We look forward to seeing you there.

» Membership Renewal Deadline

As the February 1 deadline falls on a Sunday, the deadline has been extended to Monday, February 2, 4:30 p.m. Any registrant who has not paid by this deadline will no longer be in good standing with the institute (see section 72 and 73 of the Architects Act). Bulletin 1 details the fee rates due and payable after February 2. Failure to pay fees will result in removal from the register and loss of any practise rights. If you have questions about your registration, please contact Licensing Coordinator Kim Underwood or Registration Coordinator Roisin O'Neill. The AIBC accepts payments by VISA, MasterCard, money order, or cheque drawn in Canadian funds from a Canadian bank. Fees may also be paid in person by debit card or cash at the AIBC office. Payments by phone will not be accepted.

» January 2009 AIBC Intern Update Now Available

Highlights of this issue include:

• Oral Review Workshop
• ARE Preparation Seminars for 2009
• “The Intern Survival Guide to Unemployment” by Ariane Truong IA.AIBC

Click here

If you have any comments or questions about the Intern Update, please contact AIBC Registration Coordinator Roisin O’Neill at roneill@aibc.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.

» Special Meeting Q&A

Will new members of the AIBC have full voting rights?

Yes, but they will also have different practice rights. The governing legislation will also provide protection for each registrant designation to ensure that rights cannot be changed unilaterally by one designation that would affect another designation.

Click here to read more from the Special Meeting Q&A page.

» Ministry Meeting

On January 20, AIBC President David Wilkinson and Executive Director Dorothy Barkley had one of their regular get-togethers with the Honourable Murray Coell, Minister of Advanced Education & Labour Market Development, to discuss matters of mutual interest. Minister Coell expressed satisfaction with the ongoing consultation concerning the proposed new legislation, and was pleased to hear of further information workshops for AIBC registrants planned for the coming months.

» AIBC Volunteer Recognition 2008-2009

Nominations are now being accepted for the AIBC’s annual Volunteer Recognition Awards. There are three awards:

• AIBC Honorary Membership - for significant and outstanding contributions by a non-registrant to increasing the awareness and appreciation of architecture. Click here for the nomination form.
• AIBC Special Certificate of Recognition - for recent and general volunteer contributions demonstrating expertise and leadership in specific initiatives for the benefit or enhancement of the practice and profession of architecture by an individual registrant or firm. Click here for the nomination form.
• The Barbara Dalrymple Memorial Award for Community Service - in recognition of lifetime or exceptional contributions by an individual registrant or firm. Click here for the nomination form.

The deadline for nominations is March 18, 2009.

Carla Brown-John
Director – Administration & Human Resources

» February 2009 Oral Reviews

The next Oral Review session will be held on February 18 and 19, 2009. The application form is now available to download from the AIBC website. Oral Reviews are open to those Intern Architects who have both completed and logged at least 2800 hours (preferably completed all required hours) and completed the required AIBC courses.

The Intern Architect Committee will be hosting an Oral Review Preparation Workshop on Wednesday, January, 28, 2009, 6:00 - 8:00 pm at the AIBC offices. Those candidates planning on take part in this round of Oral Reviews are invited.

» AIBC Vancouver Island Chapter Meeting

The next meeting of the AIBC’s Vancouver Island Chapter takes place Wednesday, February 4, 2009 from 12:00 noon to 1:30 p.m. at the Ambrosia Centre, 638 Fisgard Street in Victoria. The guest speakers will be Barry Milner, Marketing Director, and Stuart Yanow, LEED® accredited Senior Engineer and Certified Geoexchange Designer (IGSHPA) with GeoTility Systems. They will provide an extensive PowerPoint presentation on geoexchange (geothermal heating and cooling) technology that will cover include:

• variations on the design and installation of water-to-air and water-to-water heat pump configurations
• mechanical system design features and applications
• economic analysis
• payback
• return on investment
• value added attachment
• residential and commercial case studies
• environmental impact analysis
• utility service model applications – TerraSource, Corix and Terasen

There is no charge for this event. However, for catering purposes please confirm your attendance by February 2 to jmcoe@shaw.ca.

1.5 Core LUs

» 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
http://www.housing.gov.bc.ca/building/national_code.htm

Michael A. Ernest MAIBC
Director of Professional Practice

» 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: developments 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).

» Greenhouse Gas Initiative

The Canada Green Building Council (CaGBC) and BC Hydro have launched a joint effort to improve the design, construction and operation of buildings. The intent is to help reduce the greenhouse gas emissions of buildings in British Columbia through energy conservation. “Buildings account for 30 per cent of Canada’s greenhouse gas emissions. There’s an opportunity to dramatically reduce these levels by improving the way we design, build, operate and occupy our buildings,” says Thomas Mueller, President and CEO of the CaGBC. “The key is a cross-sector commitment and collaboration.” The two organizations will work together to: develop customer-focused programs for energy conservation for buildings; increase the number and skill level of industry professionals focused on energy efficiency through joint training programs; create demonstration projects featuring sustainable communities and energy infrastructure; and look for opportunities to promote the LEED® green building rating system in conjunction with Power Smart. For more information, visit www.cagbc.org.

» 2009 Festival of Architecture

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.

» BC Home + Garden Show

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.

» 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.

» 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 2. 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.

» Sustainable Region Initiative

The Future of the Region Sustainability Dialogues and Sustainability Community Breakfasts are outreach components of Metro Vancouver’s Sustainable Region Initiative (SRI). They involve a series of high-profile debates and discussions intended to help decision makers shape the future of the region by presenting a range of views and stimulating fresh thought on regional issues such as housing, industry, labour and immigration, drugs and crime, regional economy, transportation, energy and agriculture. 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, February 4 and Wednesday, April 22
7:30 - 9:00 a.m.
British Columbia Institute of Technology Downtown Campus, 555 Seymour Street, Vancouver

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.

» PlanRoom Workshop in PG

The British Columbia Construction Association – North hosting a Lunch & Learn workshop on Friday, February 6, 2009 in Prince George. Titled “How To Make The Online PlanRoom Work For You”, it will be facilitated by Dave Robertson from Infinite Source Vancouver. This workshop is an opportunity for architects to learn more about PlanRoom software and its many features including bidding, pre-qualifications, shop drawings and submittals. The workshop takes place 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Ramada Hotel in downtown Prince George. The cost is $17.00. To register, please visit http://www.nbcca.bc.ca/files/2009%20Feb%206%20Registration%20Online%20Planroom%20course%20Ramada.pdf

» Home Builders Educational Forum

AIBC registrants are invited to attend the upcoming Home Builders’ Educational Forum, hosted by the Fraser Valley Home Builders Association. “Getting Ready for Code Green” takes place Tuesday, February 3 at the Ramada Plaza & Conference Centre, 36035 North Parallel Road, Abbotsford. Featured presentations include:

• Exploring Air Tightness in Residential Construction (Murray Frank, Constructive Home Solutions Inc on behalf of the Homeowner Protection Office)
• Economic Issues in Today’s Real Estate Market (Jennifer Podmore, Managing Partner - MPC Intelligence)
• Research & Experiences Building to Green Standards for Affordability, and Marketing ‘Green’ (Ryan Scott, President & C.E.O - Avalon Master Builder)

Afternoon discussion groups will examine windows, insulation, mechanical, and “building green”. The home building industry is changing, and business success is related to how well you can adapt to change. Spend a day “Getting Ready for Code Green”. For more information and to register, visit http://www.fvhba.com/

» 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:

• Designers on the Block – dedicated space for up-and-coming designers, providing an opportunity to get their feet wet by displaying in small, prebuilt structures.
• Stories Behind Design – showcasing the lesser known stories that help shape many of the designs on display.
• Exhibition space at this prestigious trade show is also available.

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.

» Risk Management Workshop

The University of British Columbia and the British Columbia Construction Roundtable are co-sponsoring a Risk Management Workshop for Capital Facilities. The workshop is in response to the growing complexity of today’s capital facilities as well as the increasing array of procurement modes. It will focus on risk identification, quantification (likelihood and impacts), and risk response or mitigation. Unique to this workshop is 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, including a 20-year+ risk management story line of the Confederation Bridge. The full-day workshop is suitable to anyone in the public or private sectors who is charged with identifying project risks, assessing their relative importance, and allocating them to the most appropriate project participant, including project management personnel, specialty consultants and contractors. It takes place March 19-20, 2009 at the University Golf Club in Vancouver. The registration fee is $995, with an early bird rate of $895 prior to February 14. Register online at http://www.bccr.net/upcoming_events.html. For information, contact Jeannie Bates at jeannie_bates@telus.net.

» Final Call for Papers: 2009 SSAC Conference

January 31, 2009 is the deadline for presentation paper submissions for the Society for the Study of Architecture in Canada’s 2009 Annual Conference, May 20-24 at Ryerson University in Toronto. This annual event provides a forum for the exchange of ideas and knowledge by members from all regions of the country and from the range of disciplines that make up the SSAC’s membership. The theme of this year’s conference is “From Theory into Practice: thinking critically about architecture, history and theory”. Ten sessions are planned, including an open session on current research, and already conference organizers have received a number of very interesting proposals for sessions and panels. Please consider submitting a paper proposal or abstract, or encourage a colleague, student, friend or member of the community whose work would be of interest to the society to participate. Details of the selected sessions can be found on the SSAC website at http://www.canada-architecture.org. Conference registration and details of events and activities will be available after March 1, 2009. For further information, please contact George Thomas Kapelos or Sharon Vattay, 2009 SSAC Conference Co-Chairs, at gkapelos@ryerson.ca or SSAC2009@ryerson.ca

» 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.

» Tommie for Meiklejohn Architects

The Cardington Apartments project by Meiklejohn Architects Inc. of Kelowna/Penticton was recently recognized in the “Excellence in Creating Affordable Housing” category of the 2008 Tommie Awards. Now in their seventeenth year, the Tommies recognize the best in workmanship, design, and marketing in the Thompson-Okanagan home building industry. This year, 40 awards were granted in categories ranging from single-family detached homes to multi-family developments. The Cardington Apartments project was completed in conjunction with the John Howard Society and BC Housing. For a complete listing of this year’s award winners, please visit http://www.chbaco.com/files/Tommie%2008%20gold%20winners.pdf.

» CONNIE Awards

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.

» WAN Awards 09

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.

» BC Wood WORKS!

2009 Wood Design Awards

Wood WORKS! BC, a project of the Canadian Wood Council, is now accepting nominations for the 2009 Wood Design Awards. This competition honours excellence in wood-based projects and recognize the people and organizations that are pioneering and presenting the use of wood in British Columbia. Nominated projects will showcase the special qualities of wood such as strength, beauty, versatility, and cost-effectiveness. The award categories include Interior Wood Beauty – Residential; Residential’ Green Building; Multi-unit Residential; Commercial; Institutional Wood Design; Western Red Cedar Award – Residential; Western Red Cedar Award – Non- residential; Industry Leader; Architect; Engineer; Wood Champion; and a new category for Interior Wood Beauty – Commercial. The deadline for submissions is Friday, February 6, 2008. Projects commissioned after January 2006 will be accepted. For additional information and nomination forms, visit http://www.wood-works.org/BC%20Wood%20WORKS/BC%20Gala/?Language=EN or contact Event Coordinator Lorna Malone by e-mail (lmalone@wood-works.ca) or phone (1-877-929-9663, ext 4).

» To BEEP or not to BEEP?

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.

» 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 at (604) 683-8588, extension 312.

18 Core LUs

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

» Simon Fraser University City Program

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 describing 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, 6:30-9:30 p,m,
$395 (GST included)

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.
$195 (GST included)

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, 9am-5:30 pm

14 Non-Core LUs

» Southern Interior Construction Association

9th Annual Consultant/Contractor/Owner Workshop

This SICA workshop, which calls for input from all partners of the construction process, will be of interest to architects, designers, contractors, builders and owners. Session topics include:

• Interpreting CCDC2, BCDC2, and CCA1
• Tendering Law
• Online Bidding
• Builders Liens

It takes place February 4, 2009, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Coast Capri Hotel, Kelowna. For more information, or to register, please visit http://www.sica.bc.ca/cco2009.pdf.

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:

• How to build a wine cellar envelope
• Insulation and r-values
• Finishing products
• Flooring types
• Wine cellar lighting and cooling
• Best BC wood species for wine cellar construction
• Why “green” products are best suited to wine cellars

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

» Cascadia Region Green Building Council

LEED Canada Workshop NC 1.1

LEED-NC recognizes buildings that incorporate design, construction and operational practices that combine healthy, high quality and high-performance systems and materials with reduced environmental impacts. This intensive, one-day workshop provides a technical overview of the LEED Canada-NC 1.1. Gain the knowledge needed to enhance project performance, achieve certification and prepare for the LEED Canada Professional Accreditation Exam.

Tuesday, February 3, 8:30am-5:00pm
SFU Harbour Centre, 515 W. Hastings St, Vancouver

For more information, or to register, please click here.

7.5 Core LUs

» MMPI Canada

Early Registration for 2009 BUILDEX Vancouver

The early bird registrations deadline for the 2009 BUILDEX Vancouver Conference & Exposition is Thursday, January 29. AIBC registrants who sign up before then will receive free admission to the BUILDEX tradeshow as well as reduced seminar rates. 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

Time Management
Are you feeling caught between a clock and a hard place? We are now in the "value era", a hyper-competitive world where clients are demanding more from companies and, in turn, companies are demanding more from their people. This is a proven, practical and principle-based workshop in which the participants develop time management strategies and systems that are right for their personality types and job functions. It takes place February 5, 2009 in Victoria. For more information or to register, please visit http://www.apeg.bc.ca/prodev/events/timemgmt_victoria_09.html.

Fee: $460.95

7 Non-core LUs

IStructE Examination Preparation Seminar & Workshop

This two-day session will provide an opportunity to learn the ins and outs of the IStructE examination, allowing participants to determine whether or not this is the route they wish to pursue. For those already signed up to challenge the exam, this seminar and workshop will provide insight into the contents as well as tips for success. It will be presented by past candidates who have successfully completed the exam. Sessions take place February 6 - 7, 2009 in Vancouver, BC. The fee for both seminar and workshop is $555.45; seminar or workshop only is $299.25. For more information or to register, please visit http://www.apeg.bc.ca/prodev/events/istructe.html.

12.5 Non-core LUs

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

» University of Victoria Cultural Resource Management Program

Downtown Revitalization through Heritage Conservation, On-Campus Offering

Historic urban districts provide a valuable resource for sustainable urban and community renewal as well as economic and tourism development while contributing to our “sense of place.” Through an analysis of approaches to revitalization as well as case studies and applied site visits, participants will build their understanding of the issues facing Victoria’s historic downtown and neighbourhood commercial districts, and also develop innovative strategies that meet sustainable heritage conservation goals while realizing community and social benefits. This course runs from February 23 – 28, 2009. Please register by January 26, 2009 (late registrations will only be accepted if space permits). For detailed course information or to register, please visit http://www.uvcs.uvic.ca/crmp/courses/ha489a-downtown.aspx. For a complete list of upcoming courses offered through the University of Victoria’s Cultural Resource Management Program, please visit http://www.uvcs.uvic.ca/crmp/upcoming.aspx.

36 Non-core LUs

» Current Exhibit: David Marshall Sculptures

January 7 – February 19, 2009
AIBC Gallery: #100 – 440 Cambie Street, Vancouver

This exhibit features the work of Vancouver sculptor David Marshall (1928 – 2006). The installation consists of 17 of Marshall’s most meticulously crafted sculptures in stone, bronze and wood - including three bronzes never before displayed. Marshall’s remarkable legacy has received limited public exhibition and exposure. While largely unrecognized in his home country, his work has been exhibited and installed in Europe, Mexico and the United States. The exhibition will be held jointly with the launch of a new book, The Life and Art of David Marshall, by Monika Ullmann.

» Q+A: Tom Kundig

Seattle's kinetic man on the move talks about his Alaskan architectural roots, the West's design boom, and nabbing the AIA firm-of-the-year award.

The Architect’s Newspaper
Wednesday, January 28, 2009

Seattle-based architect Tom Kundig had what he would call a “really terrific 2008.” In May he was awarded the Architecture Design Award for the Cooper-Hewitt’s 2008 National Design Awards, and last fall the AIA named his firm, Olson Sundberg Kundig Allen, Firm of the Year. Born in California but of mountain-climbing Swiss descent, Kundig spent his formative years in Canada and Alaska, where he first worked as an architect, before turning to architecture at the University of Washington and becoming a partner at Olson Sundberg with Scott Allen in 2000. Kundig quickly became known for his use of natural, sustainable materials and his love for kinetic architecture—designing dynamic elements often powered by antiquated machinery but softened by nature. Kundig talked to AN about the secret to Olson Sundberg Kundig Allen’s longstanding partnership and why Seattle’s architecture might at last be entering a golden age. More …

» From Utility to Amenity: Greening the Alleys of Los Angeles

By Nate Berg, Planetizen
Thursday, January 22, 2009

Green alley projects are popping up in cities all over the U.S. and Canada in an effort to make the concrete jungle a little better at absorbing rainwater. A new alley program in Los Angeles goes beyond the runoff to actively integrate these unique spaces into the urban fold. They're all over the city, but you'd hardly know it. Across Los Angeles, the city's alleyways account for more than 900 linear miles of pavement. If you put them all together, the city's alleys would make up about 3 square miles – about half the size of L.A.'s Griffith Park, twice the size of New York's Central Park, or the equivalent of about 400 Wal-Marts (not including parking). They're peppered throughout the city, in neighborhoods, commercial zones, downtown, and L.A.'s industrial areas. But for the most part, these alleys are ignored. More …

» An Opportunity Missed, But Hopefully Not Lost

GLOBE-Net
Wednesday, January 28, 2009

It could be called the ’Everyman’s Budget. Everyone stands to get something from the fiscal measures brought down yesterday by federal Finance Minister Jim Flaherty. While there were some ’green’ elements among the flurry of spending proposals, there were some notable gaps. At a time when our most important trading partners are moving strongly in the direction of creating more sustainable economies with a strong focus on energy and environmental security, yesterday’s budget seems to have missed the mark. In many respects it represents an opportunity missed, but hopefully not lost. More …

» Glenrothes Named as Carbuncles Winner

By John Glenday, Architecture Scotland
Thursday, January 29, 2009

Glenrothes has been named the most dismal place in Scotland in the 2009 Carbuncles Awards, beating off stiff competition from Motherwell in Lanarkshire and New Cumnock in Ayrshire. The infamous Plook-on-the-Plinth is now destined for the Fife New Town, which was singled out for particular criticism for its depressed and investment-starved town centre. Gordon Young, who edits Prospect and www.architecturescotland.co.uk said: “A primary criteria of the Carbuncles is that the towns shortlisted must have real potential, which local leaders for one reason or another are failing to exploit.” More …

» 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 information session is scheduled for Tuesday, March 3, 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).