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The AIBC’s Registration and Licensing Department is hosting an information session for architects who were registered outside of Canada and the United States and is interested in registering in British Columbia through alternative qualifications. It may also apply to candidates who may be eligible to practice through Section 37 of the Architects Act. It takes place Thursday, March 26, 2009 from 12:00 noon – 1:30 p.m. at the AIBC large boardroom. Note: lunch will not be provided so please feel free to bring your own. Those interested in attending are asked to r.s.v.p. to AIBC Registration Coordinator Róisín O’Neill at roneill@aibc.ca. Attendees are also advise to review the information on the Foreign Trained Architect registration process prior to the session by visiting www.aibc.ca/fta.
Thursday, March 26, 2009
12:00 noon – 1:30 p.m.
AIBC Offices (large boardroom)
#100 – 440 Cambie Street
Vancouver, B.C. V6B 2N5
Ideas Competition Promises to Shift Vancouver’s Face and Form
Vancouver - The Architectural Institute of British Columbia and the City of Vancouver are pleased to announce their partnership in an exciting new ideas competition that will help shape the changing face of the city.
FormShift Vancouver invites architects, designers and anyone else with creative flair to submit innovative built form ideas that will guide Vancouver’s future growth. The competition officially begins today and runs until April 6, 2009.
FormShift Vancouver consists of three distinct award categories:
Vancouver Primary - design for a mixed use primary (arterial) site along a major Vancouver street that includes a rapid transit station.
Vancouver Secondary - design for small secondary (residential) site in an established Vancouver neighbourhood near public transit.
Vancouver Wild Card – a futuristic design that pushes the envelope of sustainable design and community building.
A distinguished panel of judges will be considering criteria that includes originality and innovation, the integration of sustainable design strategies, adaptability, and sensitivity to cultural and climate factors.
The competition is offering $12,000 in prize money, including $6,000 for the best in the Vancouver Primary category. The entry fee is $100 ($50 for students and interns) to foster widespread participation. Competitors are being encouraged to draw inspiration from several key initiatives developed by the city, including the Climate Change Action Plan, the EcoDensity Charter, and recently, Mayor Gregor Robertson’s Greenest City Action Team.
Following the completion of the competition, the best submissions will be featured as part of an ongoing series of public exhibitions and community dialogues. Detailed information, including registration form and supporting material is available on the FormShift Vancouver web site: www.formshiftvancouver.ca.
Family, friends, and colleagues are invited to celebrate the life and career of H. Peter Oberlander O.C., Ph.D., LL.D. (HON) (1922 – 2008).
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
5:00 – 7:00 p.m.
AIBC Offices
#100 – 440 Cambie Street
Vancouver, B.C. V6B 2N5
Peter was universally recognized as a true pioneer in architecture and planning. He was a celebrated Canadian architect and Canada's first professor of Urban and Regional Planning. His career as an AIBC-registered architect began on April 1, 1950, carrying through to January 29, 2002 – the date of his retirement. In 2006, he was honoured to receive the AIBC Special Certificate of Recognition, in celebration of his exemplary contributions to education and practice as well as his commitment to volunteerism.
During his illustrious career, Peter worked with such Vancouver-based firms as Thompson Berwick Pratt and Downs/Archambault and Partners, Architects and Planners. He was an active contributor in the world of academia, serving both the University of British Columbia and Simon Fraser University communities. On May 1, 2002, he was named Officer of the Order of Canada in honour of his visionary work and professional achievements. Join us for an evening of stories, tributes and celebration.
Advance reservations are required. To confirm your attendance, please e-mail communications@aibc.ca.
Submissions are now being accepted for the 2009 Annual AIBC Architectural Awards. This program recognizes excellence in completed architectural projects led or designed by AIBC members while encouraging public interest in B.C. architects and architecture. The deadline for submissions is Monday, April 6, 2009 at 12:00 noon. Detailed information including award categories and submission guidelines is available at http://www.aibc.ca/conference/awards.html#goals.
Now is the time to consider your sponsorship selection for the 2009 AIBC Annual Conference. Sponsorship provides a prime opportunity for organizations to strengthen brand recognition while accessing hundreds of potential clients, partners and colleagues. The AIBC offers four sponsorship tiers to choose from, each with a select range of benefits. Sponsors may choose to sponsor conference streams or individual sessions; meals; social events; professional recognition celebrations; and much more. With opportunities flexibly priced from $10,000 - $1,500, there’s something to fit every budget. Our key audience and personalized approach keeps sponsors coming back year after year. Sign up for the 2009 AIBC Annual Conference and find out why. Detailed information is available at http://www.aibc.ca/conference/sponsorship.html. Please contact AIBC Communications Specialist Lisa Toyne at ltoyne@aibc.ca for more information or to book your sponsorship.
Nominations are now being accepted for this year’s AIBC Council election. This is your opportunity to help shape the body responsible for the governance of the profession in this province. The ballot for this year’s election, which will close at the Annual Meeting on May 9, 2009, will include candidates for five MAIBC representatives as well as one Intern Architect representative. Click here to access the nomination form for MAIBCs and for Intern Architects. All nomination forms must be submitted with original signatures, and must be received at the AIBC offices no later than 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 19, 2009. Blank nomination forms can also be downloaded from www.aibc.ca.
Next session: April 14, 2009
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. 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 the next session is as follows:
Monday, February 9, 2009 (completed)
Monday, March 9, 2009 (completed)
Tuesday, April 14, 2009
Proposed Framework for Bylaws
Proposed Framework for Scope of Practice
Please note that agenda items may change as the workshops
progress. Also, this does not preclude discussion of other
items where time permits. Everyone is welcome to attend. Please
confirm your attendance for each of these workshops at communications@aibc.ca.
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
Director of Professional Development
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
A: Yes, including the other Canadian provinces as well as legislation from the United States, Europe and Australia.
Click here to read more from the Special Meeting Q&A page.
For those registrants wishing to complete the AIBC’s Building Envelope Education Program (BEEP), now is your chance. Follow the link to our Professional Development web page and check out the scheduled dates as well as the course descriptions. These courses are only offered once a year, so don’t miss out. Send in your completed registration form as early as possible for each course. The next offering is: BEEP Module V: Extreme Environments—Advanced Envelope Design, Friday, June 5, 2009.
6 Core LUs
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
The AIBC 2009 PD/CES Course Schedule and Registration Form are available online at www.aibc.ca/member_resources/professional_dev/index.html
Pacific Northwest Region Conference
In anticipation of the Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games, the theme of the upcoming Pacific Northwest Region Conference is "Reaching for Gold.” It represents the efforts to achieve excellence in the planning and design of top quality educational facilities, and is reflected in the excellent keynote speakers, presentations, working sessions, and site tours that are offered. The conference takes place April 29 – May 2, 2009, at Marriott Pinnacle Hotel in Vancouver. For more information or to register, please visit http://www.cefpi.org/i4a/pages/index.cfm?pageid=3593.
5 Core LUs / 4 Non-core LUs
Local Government 2009: How to Avoid Liability, Minimize Risk, and Prepare for Market Change
In an unstable market, liability exposure and damage awards are on the rise. As litigation costs continue to escalate, it is imperative that municipalities are aware of potential liability issues and how to best address them. Failure to stay on top of the latest challenges facing local governments can lead to serious consequences. Additionally, as the legal and financial landscape under which municipalities operate continues to change, having the necessary knowledge and tools is essential. Participants in this two-day session will learn how to avoid lawsuits, minimize risk, prevent costly litigation and economic loss, and prepare for market change. It happens April 29 – 30, 2009, at the Renaissance Vancouver Hotel Harbourside. Note: AIBC members receive a 10% discount on the registration fee (please quote A10/773 when you register). For more information and to register, please visit http://www.pbli.com/773/.
12 Non-core LUs
Vancouver Arts and Cultures Forum, Creative Conversation: The Future of Old Vancouver
Vancouver Arts and Cultures Forum, Creative Conversation: The
Future of Old Vancouver
Heritage Vancouver invites guest speakers Aprodicio Laquian, Jan Sircus
and Ray Spaxman to imagine the future of Vancouver's historic neighbourhoods,
including Chinatown, Gastown, Hastings, Japantown, Strathcona and Victory
Square. It takes place Thursday, March 19, 2009, from 7:00 to 9:30 p.m.
at the Vancouver Museum, 1100 Chestnut Street. Tickets are only $5 (free
to Heritage Vancouver members).
1.5 Non-Core LUs
Boot Camp for Design Firms: Greening Your Firm in 10 Easy Steps
Learn how to frame the concept of collaborative, green design through a business lens to provide a foundation for understanding how to address profitability, transfer knowledge and manage projects in the context of green. The workshop uses interactive exercises to help participants explore and discover connections between basic business strategies and green issues that relate to them, and provides templates and sample work plans to implement strategies immediately. It takes place Thursday, March 26, 8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. (breakfast at 8:00 a.m.) at Simon Fraser University Harbour Centre, 515 West Hastings St, Vancouver. Note: AIBC members can register at a reduced Cascadia Partner rate. For more information and to register, go to http://www.cascadiagbc.org/events/2009/march/boot-camp-for-design-firms-greening-your-firm-in-10-easy-steps.
5.5 Core LUs
Transformational Lecture Series Presentation
Moving Green Into the Mainstream: Lessons Learned in 10 Years in Boston and Beyond.
Presenter: Barbra Batshalom
Barbra Batshalom is known for helping draft some of the most progressive LEED policies in North America. She is also the founder and Executive Director of The Green Roundtable, an independent non-profit organization whose mission is to make sustainable development so widely-adopted that it becomes ultimately obsolete. Barbra has pioneered new approaches in consulting, education and policy work, inventing creative models to solve unusual problems. She has worked with local governments around the country to create and implement green building and development policies for both the public and private sector.
Wednesday, March 25
5:30 p.m. (doors open at 5:00 p.m.)
Library Square, Alice MacKay Room
300 W. Georgia St, Vancouver
For more information, or to register, please visit http://www.cascadiagbc.org/1 Core LU
Vancouver Living Builder Users Group
This month's topic: Site and Beauty
Join us as project teams for the Bateman Centre, CIRS, and Van Dusen Gardens projects continue to explore the Living Building Challenge. This session will focus on the prerequisites for sustainable sites and those items that create beauty in the built environment. Please feel free to bring a Living Building project that you may be working on. A panel discussion from the three project teams presented at the first session will be followed by a question and answer session.
Friday, March 27, 2009
12:00 noon - 1:00 p.m.
Terasen Gas Building
1100 W Georgia St, Vancouver
For more information, or to register, please visit http://www.cascadiagbc.org/1 Core LU
Green Roof Seminar
This full-day seminar will review the newest trends and product information to enable green roof professionals to achieve the full potential of green roof design and installation. Topics include green roof policies and standards, the benefits of green roofs, roof technology in combination with green roofs, and green roof technology with a focus on various drainage layers, growing mediums and plant material. The seminar will also address how to install extensive green roofs on traditional flat roofs or sloped applications, as well as intensive roof gardens for apartment buildings or parking decks. It takes place 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 24, 2009 at the Vancouver Library Square, 350 West Georgia Street. For details or to register, please visit http://www.zinco.ca/seminar2009.htm.
6.5 Core LUs
The Life and Death of Cities: Accounting for Environmental and Social Sustainability
For all their vibrancy and liveliness, modern cities face a growing challenge of providing secure and sustainable places to live. Even the world’s most “livable cities” — such asVancouver, Melbourne and Helsinki — are, in historical terms, utterly unsustainable. Paul James, Director of both the Global Cities Institute (RMIT) and the United Nations Global Compact - Cities Programme, will speak to the notion that unless we rethink the ways that we present sustainability to ourselves and learn to act differently, crisis will become a way of life. This lecture takes place on Thursday, April 30, 2009, 7:00 p.m. at SFU Harbour Centre, 515 West Hastings Street, Vancouver. Admission is free; however, reservations are required. Please e-mail cstudies@sfu.ca or call (778) 782-5100.
2 Core LUs
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.
Active Transportation in Portland
April 24, 7:00 p.m
Sam Adams, Mayor of PortlandAs the newly-elected mayor of Portland, Oregon, Sam Adams represents a city that encourages physical activity, especially with regard to transportation. In other words, a walking- and bike-friendly city, well served by transit, and that also addresses issues such as climate change and peak oil. As a Cascadian neighbour, he can speak to Portland’s special culture, its future plans, and the lessons that can be learned from the Portland experience. This event happens on Friday, April 24, 7:00 p.m. at the University of British Columbia Robson Square, 800 Robson Street, Vancouver. Reservations are required: call (778) 782- 5100 or e-mail cstudies@sfu.ca.
2 Non-core LUs
BIM is the Future; The Future is Now, Be Prepared
Building Information Modeling (BIM) is more than just a shift from paper-based design to electronic design. The use of parametric information makes possible accurate cost estimates, simulations, scheduling, and energy analysis. BIM also facilitates improved coordination with engineering, fabricating and construction partners. This Construction Specification Canada workshop, titled “BIM is the Future; The Future is Now; Be Prepared”, will help you and your firm to understand and embrace the potential of BIM. Presenter Alan Hart MAIBC - VIA Architecture will share some of the lessons he has learned along the path toward virtual design. It takes place on Thursday, March 19, 2009, 7:00 - 9:00 a.m. at the Plaza 500 Hotel (12th Avenue and Cambie Street in Vancouver). The cost is $30 for pre-registered CSC members / $35 for non-members and CSC members who have not pre-registered. Breakfast is included. AIBC Members will receive one Learning Unit. For more information and to register, go to http://www.csc-vancouver.ca/.
1 Core LU
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
February 24 – March 19, 2009
AIBC Gallery: #100 – 440 Cambie Street, Vancouver
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.
March 24 – April 19, 2009
Opening Reception: Thursday, March 26, 2009, 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
AIBC Gallery: #100 – 440 Cambie Street, Vancouver
Cannon Design has earned local and international recognition for its innovation in planning and designing facilities in both the private and public sectors. These include sport, recreation, and wellness facilities completed by working with communities, colleges, universities and sports authorities. This exhibit will feature five of Cannon Design’s high performance sports and training facilities in British Columbia. These facilities include the Richmond Olympic Oval, Pacific Institute for Sport Excellence at Camosun College, Peak 2 Peak Gondola Terminal Buildings, MultiSport Centre of Excellence and the H2O Adventure and Fitness Centre in Kelowna, BC.
An opening reception will be held on Thursday, March 26 from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Advance reservations are required. Please e-mail communications@aibc.ca to confirm your attendance.
For more than four decades, the Arts Club Theatre Company has been front and centre in bringing professional live theatre to Vancouver audiences. The ACT operates two theatres on a year-round basis: the historic 650-seat Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage and the vibrant Granville Island Stage. Its popular productions range from musicals and contemporary comedies to new works and classics. The company also tours provincially on a regular basis, with a three-show mini-season presented at venues around British Columbia.
AIBC Registrants are eligible for the Arts Club Theatre’s corporate discount program. Simply mention your AIBC affiliation when ordering regular-priced tickets through the ACT box office (604-687-1644) and you will receive a corporate discount of 20%.
Click here to visit the Arts Club Theatre web site.
The British Columbia Ministry of Small Business, Technology and Economic Development is conducting a survey of professional, scientific and technical firms in B.C. to learn more about their export activity. This survey will help the provincial government develop new initiatives to ensure B.C. firms remain competitive and are able to access international markets. The survey results will be used in aggregate for general informational purposes only. The survey, which has 15 questions, will take approximately 10 minutes to complete. Please be assured that no identifying information will be collected, and all anonymous responses will held in strict confidence. E-mail invitations have been sent to a contact list populated through the Canadian Company Capabilities Database at Industry Canada. However, if you have not received an e-mail invitation to participate and you do have foreign clients, you are encouraged to take part. Please contact Naomi Pope (Naomi.Pope@gov.bc.ca) and you will be provided with the survey link. Your participation will be greatly appreciated.
Alberta Infrastructure, in consultation with representatives from the Alberta Association of Architects (AAA) and Consulting Engineers of Alberta (CEA), has developed a selection process for architectural and engineering consulting services for Alberta Infrastructure-owned building projects. The new process is compliant with the Trade, Investment and Labour Mobility Agreement (TILMA) and demonstrates a fair, open and transparent treatment of consultants. A vendor registry (VRAES), an electronic inventory of self-registered A&E consulting firms, has been developed to support the selection process. Alberta Infrastructure will use the registration information provided by firms to short-list those interested in specific project opportunities. Firms wishing to be considered for prime consulting services with Alberta Infrastructure-owned infrastructure building projects (estimated consultant fee from $75,000 to $1,000,000) must register with the VRAES in order to express interest on project opportunity notices. Registered firms will also be considered for opportunities under $75,000. Interested firms can register with the VRAES starting March 2, 2009 through the Alberta Infrastructure website: http://www.infrastructure.alberta.ca/index.htm. For more information, please refer to the Consultant Guide available online or contact Sharon Baxter, VRAES Business Administrator, at Sharon.Baxter@gov.ab.ca.
The deadline for submission to the “Where’s the Square?” design competition is just a week away. All entries must be received or postmarked by Friday, March 20, 2009. Submissions should consist of a single CD/DVD, labelled with your name (or the lead designer’s name) and key contact details. They can be dropped off or sent to:
Where’s the Square Competition
c/o Biro Creative
#501-68 Water Street
Vancouver BC
V6B 1A4
For more information, visit the competition web site at http://vancouverpublicspace.ca/index.php/campaigns/urbandesign/wts_splash
The recently-established Architecture for Humanity Vancouver makes its public debut this Spring when it hosts a charity art auction. Auction 2009 takes place Friday, April 3 at Grace Gallery, 1898 Main Street. This event is open to the public. Up for bid will be a variety of works by local artists, sketches from renowned architects, and a feature piece from internationally acclaimed local artist Stan Douglas. In addition to a meet-and-greet with the artists, the auction will also serve as the official launch of AFH Vancouver’s first project, a laneway housing idea competition. AFH Vancouver is the new local chapter of the international body that creates opportunities for architects and designers to build a more sustainable future through design build programs, partnerships with community development groups, workshops, educational forums, and other activities. AFH Vancouver is a volunteer organization committed to bringing architectural solutions and design services to communities in need. Proceeds from this auction will go towards AFH Vancouver’s operational costs and ongoing projects, as well as the international body's worldwide humanitarian efforts. For additional information, contact Communications Director Rob Aoki by (778-881-8550) or e-mail (robertaoki@gmail.com).
The Art Institute of Vancouver extends an invitation to its upcoming Graduate Portfolio Reviews. These events feature the work of graduating students from various AIV programs - choose the event that is of interest to you.
Vancouver Showcase
Featuring graduates from Event Planning, Fashion Design & Merchandising, Fashion Marketing & Management, Graphic Design, Interior Design, and Web Design & Interactive Media
Thursday, March 26, 2009
570 Dunsmuir Street, 7th FloorIndustry Admission: 3:00 – 7:00 p.m
General Admission: 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.RSVP required by industry attendees only. Call (604) 639-3868 or e-mail marmstrong@aii.edu.
Burnaby ShowcaseFeaturing graduates from 3D Modeling for Animation & Games, Animation Art & Design, Digital Film & Video, Game Art & Design, Professional Recording Arts, VFX for Film & Television, and Visual & Game Programming
Friday, March 27, 2009
3264 Beta AvenueIndustry Admission: 3:00 – 7:00 p.m.
General Admission: 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.mRSVP required by industry attendees only. Call (604) 298-5492 ext. 5242 or e-mail sthummel@aii.edu.
Climate change. Green building. Economic renewal. Older buildings have answers for the biggest questions of our generation. The 2009 Heritage Canada Foundation conference, titled The Heritage Imperative: Old Buildings in an Age or Environmental Crisis, will bring together delegates and speakers from the fields of heritage preservation, environmental conservation and green building to explore these themes. Delegates will learn how the rehabilitation and re-use of older buildings and existing neighbourhoods can help save the planet – and how the green movement and architectural conservation will become more integrated in the process. The conference is designed to foster exchange and collaboration through expert panels consisting of a session leader and presenters from the heritage, environmental and green communities. Each 15-20 minute presentation will use research results, examples and case studies as stepping stones to broadly applicable principles and/or concrete recommendations for practice. Proposals for presentations and field sessions are invited on the following themes:
Environmental Stewardship and the Built Environment: sustainable districts and neighbourhoods; innovative and challenging adaptive re-use projects; brownfield redevelopment; integrated community sustainability planning.
Making the Case for Existing Buildings: embodied energy; lifecycle analysis; “true cost” economics; green qualities of older buildings and traditional materials; durability and maintainability.
Greening Older Buildings: efficient energy retrofits; applying green rating systems to existing buildings; new green technologies for old buildings.
Values, Principles and Hard Decisions: when heritage buildings can’t go green; rehab projects that push the envelope; knowing when “enough is enough” – from a green and a heritage perspective.
To submit your proposal or for more information, go to conference@heritagecanada.org.
The deadline for submissions is March 15, 2009. The conference takes place
September 24 - 26, 2009 in Toronto.
The Future of the Region Sustainability Dialogues and Sustainability Community Breakfasts are outreach components of Metro Vancouver’s Sustainable Region Initiative (SRI). They involve a series of high-profile debates and discussions intended to help decision makers shape the future of the region by presenting a range of views and stimulating fresh thought on regional issues such as housing, industry, labour and immigration, drugs and crime, regional economy, transportation, energy and agriculture. For more information, visit: http://www.metrovancouver.org/region/dialogues/Pages/default.aspx.
Sustainability Community Breakfasts
Topic: Sustainability in Metro Vancouver – How Do We Measure Up?
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
7:30 – 9:00 a.m.
British Columbia Institute of Technology Downtown Campus, 555 Seymour Street, VancouverSustainability indicators and reports help track progress towards sustainability goals, report on social, economic and environmental trends, and promote dialogue that influences decision-making and facilitates actions. This session covers results from three sustainability reports that show how Metro Vancouver ‘measures up’ as a sustainable region.
Featured speakers include:
Johnny Carline, Commissioner/CAO, Metro Vancouver (2009 Metro Vancouver Sustainability Report)
David Marshall, Executive Director, Fraser Basin Council (2009 State of the Fraser Basin Report - Sustainability Snapshot 4)
Lidia Kemeny, Director, Partnerships & Projects, Grants & Community Initiatives, Vancouver Foundation (Vancouver Foundation’s Vital Signs for Metro Vancouver 2008)
To register, go to http://www.metrovancouver.org/region/breakfasts/Pages/registration.aspx.
Topic: Sustainable Tourism: Part Two of a Special Two-part Series
Wednesday, April 22
7:30 - 9:00 a.m.
British Columbia Institute of Technology Downtown Campus, 555 Seymour Street, VancouverThe 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.
The annual symposium of the British Columbia Recreation and Parks Association (BCRPA) will take place on May 27 – 29, 2009, at the Telus Conference Centre in Whistler, B.C. In keeping with the BCRPA’s mandate of promoting sustainability and healthy lifestyles, this year’s theme is “Strength in CommUNITY”. The symposium will feature educational sessions, speaker presentations, tradeshow opportunities, and social events. The annual conference draws more than 500 delegates whose professional backgrounds include government officials, city planners, program directors, and recreation enthusiasts. Sponsorship and exhibitor opportunities are still available. Please visit www.bcrpa.bc.ca for more details or to register.
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.
104 – AutoCAD Revit Architecture
2009 Essentials
March 16 – 18, 2009
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.
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.
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.
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, pre-built 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.
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. Register online at http://www.bccr.net/upcoming_events.html. For additional information, email Jeannie Bates at jeannie_bates@telus.net.
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.
A top-flight jury is in place for the 2009 SAB Canadian Green Building Awards, the second annual celebration of Canadian green design. This awards program, sponsored by Sustainable Architecture & Building Magazine (SABMag), recognizes excellence in the design and execution of Canadian residential and non-residential buildings of all types, including new construction, renovations and interior design projects. Winning projects are chosen based on criteria of sustainable design, architectural excellence and technical innovation. This year’s three-person jury includes Vivian Manasc, Manasc Isaac Architects (Edmonton); Andre Perrotte, Saucier + Perrotte Architectes (Montreal); and Dermot J. Sweeny, Sweeny Sterling Finlayson &Co Architects Inc. (Toronto). Eligible projects must have been completed between January 1, 2005 and February 29, 2009. The deadline for submissions is April 24, with judging on May 15. Full details can be found on the SABMag web site: http://sabmagazine.com/sab-awards.html. Winning projects will be published in SABMag and online, and presented in education seminars for design and construction professionals. For more information, contact SABMag Publisher Don Griffith by e-mail (dgriffith@janam.net) or phone (1-800-520-6281, ext. 304).
The Toronto Society of Architects, in association with the Canada Green Building Council – Greater Toronto Chapter (CaGBC-GTC) and the Design Industry Advisory Committee (DIAC), invites submissions for its 2009 Green Poster Design Competition. The purpose of the competition is to produce an image that draws attention to the value of green design, and that illustrates how design can enhance economic, social, and ecological sustainability. The competition is open to everyone, including students and professional artists. Participants must register by May 1, 2009, and submissions (electronic only) are due by May 15, 2009. Posters must be A1 size (594 x 841 mm / 23.4 x 33.1 inches), and designs may use any form of photography, illustration, collage, or typography, provided no copyrights are violated in the design. Cash prizes will be awarded to the three top winners. Judging is scheduled for May 22, 2009. For full details, including a copy of the competition brief, visit the TSA website at http://www.torontosocietyofarchitects.ca/?q=node/94.
Nominations are now being accepted for the 2009 YWCA Women of Distinction Awards. These awards honour, encourage and recognize women whose outstanding activities and achievements contribute to the health and future of the community, as well as businesses and organizations that support the diverse needs of their employees. The categories, which include several that are applicable to AIBC members, include:
Arts, Culture & Design
Business & the Professions
Community Building
Education, Training & Development
Entrepreneurship & Innovation
Health & Active Living
Non-Profit & Public Service
Technology, Science & Industry
Young Woman of Distinction
Nominations details and packages are available online at http://www.ywcavan.org/content/Nomination_Details/395/30/201. The deadline for entries is 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, March 17, 2009. This year’s final nominees and recipients will be honoured at a reception and dinner at the Westin Bayshore Vancouver on Wednesday, June 3, 2009.
The city of Richmond has announced the 2009 recipients of Lulu Awards, given every two years to recognize vision and excellence in local urban design. The awards are open to architects, designers, planners, landscape architects, engineers, developers, owners, contractors and the general public. A variety of project types are considered. This year’s winners, chosen by a judging panel consisting of James Cheng MAIBC; landscape architect Don Vaughan and urban planner Jay Wollenberg, are:
The McKinney Crossing and London Station (Residential Mid-Rise), designed by category; both Gomberoff Bell Lyon Architects Group Inc. and Patrick Cotter Architect Inc respectively, developed by Dana Westermark, with landscape design by Ito & Associates Inc.
The Paloma 1 (Residential High-Rise) designed by Integra Architecture Inc., developed by Regent International with landscape design by Ito & Associates.
BCIT Aerospace Technology Campus (Industrial) designed by Kasian Architecture Interior Design and Planning Ltd., developed for the British Columbia Institute of Technology with landscape design by Perry + Associates.
Vancouver International Airport Link Building (Public Buildings), designed by Kasian Architecture Interior Design and Planning Ltd., and developed by Vancouver International Airport Authority.
Middle Arm Open Space Master Plan Concept for the Riverside Spirit Square Plaza (Public Open Space), designed by Phillips Farevaag Smallenberg as a part of the Cannon Design Team, and developed for the City of Richmond.
For more information, visit www.richmond.ca/services/planning/luluawards.htm.
By James Bradshaw, Globe and Mail
Tuesday, March 3, 2009
The new Frank Gehry-designed Art Gallery of Ontario, designed as an impregnable fortress against the harsh Canadian weather, is already showing cracks in its armour. Recent visitors to the newly reopened and much celebrated Toronto gallery have been shocked to find condensation fogging up and streaming down many of its outer windows, while buckets dot its famed Douglas fir central staircase, catching errant drips. More …
The following is an edited version of an exchange sparked by Boddy’s May 18, 2008 column in the Canadian newspaper, the Globe and Mail.
May 13, 2008 saw several downer developments, and it wasn’t even a Friday. First, huge layoffs were announced at Canadian auto-makers, in large part because our factories turn out vehicle lines tending towards SUVs and light trucks, and Americans have stopped buying both. What’s worse, there was a linked announcement that our countrymen — in relative terms — are still buying these gas-guzzlers. Lulled into false security by a commodity price boom that temporarily shields us “hewers of wood and drawers of water” from global financial and sustainability realities, Canadians are still drivin’ like it’s 1999. More …
The Olympic Village in Vancouver will be a marvel of the 21st century once it is complete. Currently under construction for the 2010 Winter Olympics, the 1.4-million-square-foot, 16-building Village will be outfitted with passive solar panels and green roofs and heated by a recycling apparatus that captures the heat emitted by sewage and redirects it back to the residences. Every building in the complex is designed to outlast its temporary use, and every building is made with its long-term carbon footprint in mind. For its efforts to leave no good turn unrecycled, the Olympic Village is hauling home enough Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) gold and platinum medals to make an Olympic contender green with envy. More …
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