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The Vancouver Chapter of Architecture for Humanity will be exhibiting entries from the 2009 Open Architecture Challenge from April 1 to May 22 at Vancouver's Interban Gallery. More...

March 20, 2010

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2010 AIBC Annual Conference: Register Now

Registrations are now being accepted for the 2010 AIBC Annual Conference, taking place from May 6 – 8 at the Vancouver Convention Centre. Click here to register online. Early bird rates are available until April 16, 2010. Please register as soon as possible to take advantage of early bird rates and ensure course selection. For complete schedules and session information, please see the AIBC Annual Conference web site. Registration closes on May 1, 2010.

Social Change Pulls Focus at Annual Architectural Conference

The power of architecture to change social norms is the focus of the Architectural Institute of British Columbia’s 2010 Annual Conference, this May at the Vancouver Convention Centre. Titled Community Building: The Social Impact of Architecture, the conference will examine the many ways in which today’s built environment helps to define our communities, and the critical role that architects can play in shaping that definition for the future.

“As a society, we continue to wrestle with social issues, looking for answers to everyday challenges such as sustainability, integration, marginalization and homelessness,” explains AIBC President Pierre E. Gallant MAIBC AAA MRAIC. More...

 

Save the Date: 2010 AIBC Annual Conference

Community Building: The Social Impact of Architecture
2010 AIBC Annual Conference

May 6 - 8, 2010
Vancouver Convention Centre

Detailed information can be found online at www.aibc.ca/conference2010.

Candidates for 2010/2011 AIBC Council

Thank you to all who expressed an interest in running for the 2010/2011 AIBC Council. The nomination period has now closed. The following is the list of candidates who will be vying for one of five vacant Architect positions on council::

Information packages, including ballots, biographical information and details on the election process to determine representatives to council from the list above, will be mailed at the end of this month. The results of the election will be made known at the annual meeting on Saturday, May 8.

In addition, single nominations were received for the positions of Intern Architect Liaison and Building Designer/Residential Designer Liaison. As a result, the following individuals have won their respective position by acclamation:

No nomination was received for the Architectural Technologist Liaison position. Council now has the authority to appoint a suitable representative to that position if it desires.

Staffing Announcement

Carla Brown-John, the AIBC’s Director of Administration and Human Resources, has resigned from the institute. Her last day was Monday, March 15. Carla’s decade of service to the AIBC and its registrants is sincerely appreciated, and we wish her well as she pursues new opportunities. Discussions about future staffing needs are now under way. In the interim, please contact me or Deputy Executive Director Jerome Marburg should the need arise.

Michael Ernest  MAIBC, Executive Director

Role Call: AIBC Business Practices Committee

The AIBC Business Practices Committee (BPC) is seeking new members for its team. The committee monitors and coordinates the updating of the Tariff of Fees for Architectural Services; reviews terms and conditions of client/architect contracts and related bulletins and practice notes; and determines the need for business practice-related advice for members and firms. It meets for lunch the third Wednesday of each month (excluding July and August).  For more information, please contact Coordinator of Professional Practice Erica Holt by phone (604-683-8588, ext. 314) or e-mail (eholt@aibc.ca)

Role Call: Intern Architect Committee

The Intern Architect Committee is seeking Intern Architects to join its team. The committee provides services and support to Intern Architects seeking registration. It also voices the concerns, issues, and suggestions of IAs to the Registration Board. In turn, the board may seek feedback from the committee regarding the Intern Architect Program. In addition to facilitating communications with IAs, the committee assists in maintaining and organizing the NCARB ARE study material library; ARE Seminars and Oral Review Workshops; and other IA activities. If you are interested, please contact Manager of Registration and Licensing Róisín O’Neill at roneill@aibc.ca.

2010 NCARB ARE Preparation Seminars

Over the coming months, the AIBC Intern Architect Committee will be holding a series of free ARE preparation seminars to help IAs prepare for the NCARB ARE exams. These preparation seminars will be held approximately every two weeks, and will generally run from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the AIBC Architecture Centre (#100 - 440 Cambie Street, Vancouver). Click here for seminar topics, dates and times.

The seminars are designed to provide strategies and other tips for each exam. They are not intended to cover specific exam content. IAs will find it helpful to have some familiarity with exam materials and some experience with the graphic practice program prior to attending each respective seminar.

The next seminar, Site Planning and Design, will be held Monday, March 22, 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. No advance preparation is required. Reservations to registration@aibc.ca are encouraged, but not mandatory. For more information, please contact Manager of Registration and Licensing Roisin O'Neill at roneill@aibc.ca. Note: Schedule subject to change

AIBC Web Feature: Pram in the Hall

Thank you to those who have provided feedback to "Pram in the Hall", an online feature by Stephanie Robb MAIBC that explores the impact of parenthood and family responsibilities on professional practice. Only 11% of architects registered in B.C. are women. Through revealing personal experiences and lessons learned, "Pram in the Hall" gets to the issues behind this disturbing trend. You can review comments, and contribute your own, by clicking here.

AIBC Digital Directory Now Available Online

The 2010 AIBC Directory is now available online at www.aibc.ca. To access the file directly, click here.

In an effort to be more sustainable, print copies of the directory will not be mailed to all AIBC registrants this year. A complimentary print copy is available upon request. To request your copy, please call (604) 683-8588. Public purchases of the 2010 AIBC Directory is available through the AIBC offices for a fee of $60.00.

Late Fee Payment

The deadline for payment of annual fees has now passed. Ordinarily people who pay their annual AIBC fees after February 1 are subject to a higher annual fee. With the AIBC’s transition to an electronic notification and payment method this year, that deadline was extended by two weeks, meaning fees paid on or before February 12 were not assessed at the higher fee. Fee payments not yet received are now subject to the higher fee amount. All registrants and Certificate of Practice holders are encouraged to pay their fees sooner rather than later. Should you have concerns or questions about fee payment, please contact the AIBC at accounts@aibc.ca.

Free Practice Consultation Service Making a Positive Impression

Response to the AIBC’s Practice Consultation Service (formerly Practice Standards Consultation Service) continues to be overwhelmingly positive. Participating firms have provided excellent feedback respecting benefits to their firms and the informative nature of the process itself. As a result, firms of various sizes have been able to better standardize their project organization of projects and improve their processes. Here’s what some have to say about their PCS experience:

“This experience has been a smooth and cooperative process. The precise statements and the clear understanding created a great communication tool. My interview was neither threatening nor worrisome, but rather a helpful wake-up call on methods of practice where I should be using more standard check sheets rather than relying [solely] on my 39 years of practice!”
- Ben Levinson MAIBC

“We have found the process valuable to our firm. The methodical, step-by-step preparation process … has been an excellent opportunity for us to step back and review what we are doing right and what we can improve upon.”
– Hugh Cochlin MAIBC (Proscenium Architecture and Interiors Inc.)

The PCS is not a design review. Rather, it is a positive, educational, interactive process that allows members to consider their practices through external feedback from volunteer practice consultants — fellow architects who have stepped up to share their wealth of experience, understanding and knowledge. Their advice may pertain to any area where support is needed or wanted, and the visit can provide a good opportunity to chat about a variety of topics relating to a member’s practice. The process affords a closer look at how one’s firm manages itself and its projects, including organizational structure, contract management procedures and office administration.

The process is simple and straightforward. Members begin by filling out a Practice Self-Assessment Rating Form that serves as a starting point for self-evaluation and provides an introduction to the firm for the practice consultant. The next steps are to gather project documents and administrative records for three projects that are representative of the firm’s work, in preparation for the practice consultant’s visit and interview.

Consultation spots are available throughout 2010. For more information on how you can take advantage of this valuable resource, please contact Coordinator of Professional Practice Erica Holt by phone (604-683-8588; ext. 314) or e-mail (eholt@aibc.ca).

 

Building Envelope Education Program Course Registration

For those registrants wishing to complete the AIBC’s Building Envelope Education Program (BEEP), now is your chance. Follow the link http://www.aibc.ca/member_resources/professional_dev/index.html and check out the course descriptions and scheduled dates. You can also access it from the AIBC home page. Click on "Course Registration" under Quick Links and register online. These courses are only offered once a year, so don’t miss out.  The first offering of the year is BEEP Module III, scheduled for March 18-19, 2010.

12 Core LUs

BEEP Module I:

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 (604) 683-8588, extension 312.

18 Core LUs

courselistings

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


Heritage Vancouver

Old School Program: Sustainable Heritage Landscapes

This one-day education program will look at the landscapes surrounding older buildings through multiple lenses: their origins, evolution, and options for the future incorporating sustainable design principles. Designed for professionals, trades and the interested public, this course will interest those who make decisions about older landscapes. The instructors are leaders in the field of history and landscape design, and passionate about protecting the environment. It takes place at the Stanley Park Pavilion in Vancouver, Saturday, March 27, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The cost is $75 (Lunch Included). For more information, please visit http://www.vancouverheritagefoundation.org/.

5 Core LUs


Old School Program: Heritage 101- Understanding Heritage Conservation

The core course for the Vancouver Heritage Foundation’s Certificate in Heritage Conservation, this unique course is designed as a link between the theory and practice of heritage conservation. Using the Standards and Guidelines for the Conservation of Historic Places in Canada, it will move from “principles to practice” in three key areas: a values-based approach to heritage conservation; a discussion of the regulatory environment within local government; and the importance of planning prior to undertaking a heritage conservation project. It happens Saturday, April 10, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Mission To Seafarers, 401 East  Waterfront Road, Vancouver. The cost is $100 (lunch provided). For more information, please visit http://www.vancouverheritagefoundation.org/.

6.5 Non-core LUs


Brown Bag Lunch: Unveiling Heather Pavilionat VGH

Bring your lunch and learn about the history of Vancouver General Hospital, including the selection of the site back in 1905 and its evolution over the decades. This includes daylighting of the original building as a part of the most recent re-invention of the site. Presenter: Don Luxton, BA, BARCH, FRAIC, Donald Luxton & Associates Heritage Consulting. It takes pace at the British Columbia Institute of Technology’s Downtown Campus (Room 880), 555 Seymour Street, Vancouver, on Wednesday, March 24, 12:00 noon  - 1:30 p.m. For more information, please visit http://www.vancouverheritagefoundation.org/.

1 Core LU

Evening at the Marine Building Penthouse

Heritage Vancouver invites you to a special fundraising event in the ultra-elegant penthouse of the Marine Building, “Vancouver’s Finest Heritage Building”. This is a unique opportunity to explore the two-floor private penthouse, enjoy the art deco atmosphere and the fabulous view, hear about its unique history, and share your personal experiences, stories and photos of the Marine Building. Heritage Vancouver President and heritage consultant Donald Luxton will lead tours while local historian Chuck Davis will intrigue you with stories of the penthouse. It happens Thursday, April 22, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. The Marine Building it located at #2000 - 255 Burrard Street. Tickets are $100 and include a wine and hors d'oeuvres reception. All proceeds go to support Heritage Vancouver’s initiatives to conserve Vancouver’s built heritage. Purchase your tickets early as space for this exclusive event is limited. You can do so on-line (add pay pal) or by cheque, If paying by cheque, make it out to Heritage Vancouver Society send it to Heritage Vancouver, P. O. Box 3336, Main Post Office, Vancouver, BC, V6B 3Y3. Those paying by cheque are also requested to reserve a space by e-mailing info@heritagevancouver.org. For details, please visit http://www.vancouverheritagefoundation.org/

3 Non-core LUs

Cascadia Green Building Council

Workshop: Design and Build Energy Efficient Schools

The BC Hydro Power Smart New Construction Program and Cascadia Region Green Building Council are pleased to offer this new, full-day workshop for architects, owners, developers, engineers, cost consultants, and others involved in new K-12 school facilities. It is scheduled for Wednesday, April 28, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. at Simon Fraser University Harbour Centre (J&R Segal Event Rooms). For the full program agenda and to register, please visit http://cascadiagbc.org/events/2010/april/workshop-design-build-new-energy-efficient-schools-1

6.5 Core LUs

AIBC Vancouver Island Chapter Meeting

Creative Solutions for Difficult Times

Difficult times often act as a catalyst for firms and individuals to differentiate and position themselves for growth and increased profit. Instead of dropping fees, de-valuing services and products, and becoming desperate for business, leading firms embrace the challenge of redefining their practice and strengthening existing client relationships in order to pursue new and profitable business opportunities. Presenter: Ralph Kison of Kison Inc. The meeting is Wednesday, March 31, 12:00 noon to 1:00 p.m. at Ambrosia Centre, 638 Fisgard Street, Victoria.

1 Core LU

Bradlee Distributors

Join Bradlee Distributors on Thursday, April 1 for an evening of extensive product training on one of the industry’s most luxurious kitchen brands, Sub-Zero and Wolf.
Cocktails begin at 5:00 p.m. followed by dinner at 6:00 p.m. The educational component (seminar and tour) takes place from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. The location is 13780 Bridgeport Road, Richmond. Please r.s.v.p. to Alexis at (604) 244-1744 or agavin@bradlee.net.

1.5 Non-core LUs

Society of Graphic Designers of Canada, BC Chapter

Design Week – Design Currency: Defining the Value of Design

Design Currency 2010 will offer designers, business leaders and government workers the opportunity to experience current design thinking while reshaping their understanding of the value of design. Registration includes the opening keynote session and welcome reception, all sessions of the Design Currency Conference, admission to the Design Currency Trade Fair and workshops. It takes place April 26 to April 30 at the Vancouver Convention Centre. For details, or to register, please visit http://www.designweekvancouver.ca/.

Core and Non-core LUs Available

British Columbia Institute of Technology Centre for Architectural Ecology

GROW 0001 - Green Roofs - Concepts, Systems and Incentives

Participants will learn about the basics of green roofs, definitions of the different types of green roof systems and materials, appropriate vegetation for intensive, semi-intensive and extensive green roofs. Course content will provide knowledge of a benefit analysis of green roofs through case study. The format will be two hours of lecture and two hours of workshop. Participants will tour the dedicated Green Roof Research Facility at the Centre for Architectural Ecology to review products and mock up a green roof assembly. This interdisciplinary course would be of interest to planners, design professionals and others in the building industry. For more information please contact Jonathan Hays at BCIT Centre for Architectural Ecology by phone ((604) 456-1007) or e-mail (Jonathan_Hays@bcit.ca). It takes place March 25, 2010, 6:00 to 10:00 p.m. at the Centre for Architectural Ecology (BCIT Great Northern Way Campus, Vancouver). For details or to register, please visit http://www.bcit.ca/study/courses/grow0001.

4 Core LUs

Women in Architecture (WIA)

Employment Issues
Join WIA for an evening of information sharing, advice, and experiences. Laura Arpiainen, Monica Baillie, Nancy Mackin, Joy Martin, and Desiree LaCas are among the voices at the table. Issues under discussion include maternity leave, the Employment Act, documents that your employer might ask you to sign, the role of the AIBC, and where to turn if you have questions. Everyone is welcome. It takes place Wednesday, March 24, 2010: potluck dinner at 6:00 p.m., discussion at 7:00 p.m. The location is Eva Matsuzaki’s home, 2550 Courtenay Street, Vancouver. RSVP is appreciated; contact Eva by phone (604-228-0807) or by e-mail (evamatsuzaki@gmail.com).

2 Non-core LUs

IMAGINiT Technologies

Sustainable Design: Ecotect Analysis Fundamentals (Web-based Workshop)

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

16 Core LUs

AEC Daily Online Learning

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

Current Exhibit: BienVenue: 2010 Games Architecture

AIBC Gallery: #100 – 440 Cambie Street, Vancouver
February 10 – March 31, 2010

Designed to coincide with the 2010 games, the Architectural Institute of British Columbia presents a unique exhibit that showcases the innovative work of B.C. architects and firms involved in designing competition and non-competition venues.

The AIBC Gallery is free and open to the public Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Click here to view a slideshow of current project submissions.

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Special Subscription Rate: Azure Magazine

This spring Azure magazine, one of the leading magazines covering international contemporary architecture and design, is offering a special subscription offer to AIBC members. Each issue delivers readers inspiring ideas and cutting-edge innovations, from state-of-the-art green building to the latest in furniture and home accessories from around the globe. With this offer, you can receive eight issues of Azure (1 year’s worth) for only $20.00, taxes included. That's 40% off the regular subscription rate, and 70% off the newsstand price. Offer available to Canadian addresses only. To take advantage of this special offer, please sign up at: https://secure.indas.on.ca/care/azu/subscribe.php3?key=AAIBC10

New Infrastructure Projects Announced for BC

The provincial and federal governments have announced a joint program for 25 new infrastructure projects in British Columbia, including highway, bridge and road upgrades. More than $17 million in federal funding will be allocated under the Infrastructure Stimulus Fund, along over $16 million as part of the province’s three-year, $14-billion capital infrastructure program. Remaining funds will be provided by local governments and partners. Detailed information on the projects can be found at http://www.pm.gc.ca/grfx/docs/The_fifteen_projects.pdf

Health Learning Needs Survey Results

In January, the Provincial Health Services Authority conducted a survey to help determine the educational needs of planners and design professionals regarding healthy built environments. Representatives from organizations including the AIBC, Association of Professional Engineers of B.C., B.C. Society of Landscape Architects, Planning Institute of B.C. and private sector planning consultants were invited to complete an online questionnaire. There were 47 respondents. Amongst the survey findings is the indication that while most planners and design professionals have knowledge of how the built environment relates to health, there appears to be a knowledge gap concerning how B.C.’s healthcare system works, and how planners and design professionals can collaborate. To see the full survey results, click here.

CHOP II – Hard Copy

The print version of the new Canadian Handbook of Practice, Second Edition can now be purchased online through the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada. The handbook has been completely updated and features extensive additions, and has been completely updated. The print version, encompassing three binders, includes a list of acronyms, index, checklists, charts, sample forms, and more than 600 pages of text. Note: As with the First Edition, CCDC contract documents are not included, and must be purchased separately. CD-ROM and PDF versions are also available. The CHOP is available at specially discounted prices for Canadian architects, intern architects, and students in a Master's program at an accredited Canadian school of architecture. For access to discounted prices, users must first register with the CHOP Order Centre. To register, order, of for information including prices, visit https://www.raic.org/chop/registration/index.cfm?CFID=12688804&CFTOKEN=38218247.

TownShift: Where Do We Go From Here?

AIBC registrants are invited to take part in a community forum, the next step in the TownShift: Suburb Into City design competition sponsored by the City of Surrey. This event, Monday, March 29 at Kwantlen Polytechnic University (Cedar Building, Room 1205), will include a panel discussion headed by Mayor Dianne Watts along with TownShift jurors and community leaders. The competition invited future design concepts for five of Surreys growing town centres: Cloverdale, Fleetwood, Guildford, Newton and Semiahmoo. This will be an opportunity for community dialogue about how to turn the competition’s design “ideas” into reality. Kwantlen Polytechnic University is located at 12666 - 72nd Avenue, Surrey. Prior to the panel there will be a change to meet the winners. It all begins at 6:00 p.m. Seating is limited. For more information, go to www.townshift.ca

2009 Open Architecture Challenge Exhibition

Every two years, Architecture for Humanity’s Open Architecture Network hosts the Open Architecture Challenge, an international design competition that challenges architects and designers to address architectural inequities affecting the health, prosperity and well-being of under-served communities. Funding from partners and sponsors goes towards constructing the winning designs. The 2009 Open Architecture Challenge invited participants to collaborate directly with students and teachers to rethink the classroom of the future. More than 1,000 design teams from 65 counties took part, with the winning design selected from more than 400 qualified entries. The 52 design entries that made it into the final jury round are now part of a travelling exhibition. Architecture for Humanity’s Vancouver Chapter is hosting the exhibition from April 1 to May 22 at Vancouver’s Interurban Gallery. Those interested are also invited to attend a launch part on Friday, April 1, 6:30 p.m. at the gallery, located at 1 East Hastings Street. To see all the entries and for more information, please visit: http://www.openarchitecturechallenge.org.

BUILDEX Vancouver 2010 Registration

The early bird deadline for BUILDEX Vancouver 2010 is Wednesday, April 7. Those who register by that date receive free admission to the event and lower seminar prices. The conference, the largest of its kind in Western Canada, is intended for the design and construction sector with wide-ranging sessions for architects, interior designers, contractors, property managers, developers, owners and others. This year’s event will feature more than 50 seminars, 100 speakers and 600 exhibits. Keynote sessions include an architectural panel that will speak to “Radical Pragmatism: New Modes of Architectural Practice”. It will include Kevin Hydes (President and CEO - Integral Engineering), Marion LaRue (LEED® AP, Principal and Operations Leader - Cannon Design Architecture Inc.), George Shaw (AIA LEED® AP, Partner - LMN Architects) and Donald Schmitt MAIBC (Principal - Diamond & Schmitt Architects). The conference takes place April 21-22 at the Vancouver Convention Centre. For a full list of seminars and to register, visit www.buildexvancouver.com.

Invitation to Participate: Energy in Housing Stakeholder Advisory Meeting

The Province of British Columbia is developing proposals regarding energy performance standards for Part 9 housing, equivalent to Energuide 80. AIBC registrants are invited to attend a meeting where representatives of the Ministry of Housing and Social Development will explain this project and hear perspectives on the approaches being considered. The government is seeking input from the profession, and as leaders in the construction industry, all registrants are encouraged to attend and bring their views forward. Stakeholder meetings will be held in Abbottsford, Kelowna, Prince George, Vancouver and Victoria.

Vancouver:
Tuesday March 23, 10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. (doors open at 9:45 a.m.)
Georgia Room (ground floor), Terasen Centre, 1111 West Georgia (at Thurlow)

Abbotsford:
Tuesday, March 23, 3:30 – 6:00 pm (doors open at 2:45 p.m.)
Matsqui Centennial Auditorium, Abbotsford City Hall, 32315 South Fraser Way

Kelowna:
Thursday March 25, 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. (doors open at 12:45 p.m.)
Kelowna City Hall (Council Chambers), 1435 Water Street

Prince George:
Friday March 26, 10:00 a.m. – 12:0 noon (doors open at 9:45 a.m.)
Prince George City Hall (Council Chambers), 1100 Patricia Boulevard

Esquimalt / Victoria:
Thursday, April 8, 4:00 – 6:00 pm (doors open at 3:45 p.m.)

Esquimalt City Hall (Council Chambers), 1229 Esquimalt Road

Members of many residential construction stakeholder organizations have also been asked to participate in working groups that are advising on technical requirements and compliance/enforcement issues as well as education and training needs.  Please confirm which meeting you are planning to attend via e-mail to John Nicol, Energy Projects Team Leader, at John.Nicol@gov.bc.ca

IDIBC Awards of Excellence Gala

Tickets are now on sale for the Interior Designers Institute of British Columbia’s 2009 Awards of Excellence Gala. This event celebrates the talent and vision of B.C.’s design community. It takes place on Wednesday, April 21, 2010 at the Vancouver Playhouse Theatre (Hamilton at Dunsmuir, Vancouver). For more event information, please call (604) 298 5211.

GLOBE 2010 Invitation

The Canadian German Chamber of Industry & Commerce invites you to visit the German pavilion at the GLOBE 2010 Conference & Trade Fair, March 24-26 at the Vancouver Convention Centre. The pavilion is part of the German Ministry of Economics and Technology’s program for export initiatives for renewable energy and energy efficiency. This is an opportunity to meet with German experts in renewable energy. For additional information, visit https://kanada.ahk.de/fileadmin/user_upload/03.Events/Montreal/2010-03-08_German_Exhibitors_at_Globe_2010.pdf.

CaGBC National Conference

The third annual Canadian Green Building Council National Conference takes place in Vancouver from June 8-10, and registrations are now being accepted. The theme for 2010 is Performance Matters: The next generation of buildings and communities, with sessions and workshops on how to foster an energy conservation and efficiency culture resulting in dramatic and permanent reduction in the use of electricity in new construction, existing home and commercial markets, and sustainable communities. Note: CaGBC Member pricing applies to AIBC registrants who attend the conference, and AIBC intern architects and student members are eligible for CaGBC student pricing (less than half price) by registering online. In addition, IAs and students are invited to attend the tradeshow free of charge on Thursday afternoon – simply provide the necessary identification at the registration desk. For more information and to register, go to http://www.cagbc.org/cagbc/conference/registration.php.

Pecha Kucha Vancouver Vol. 10

Cause and Effect invites you to attend the 10th edition of Pecha Kucha Vancouver, Thursday, April 8 at The Vogue Theatre. This informal event offers up a range of creative presentations using the popular “20 images for 20 seconds” format. The speaker line-up is currently being finalized; look for details at http://www.causeandaffect.com/pechakucha/. Tickets are available on line at https://tickets.voguetheatre.com/Online/seatSelect.asp?BOset::WSadmissions::admission::performance_id=55FC1593-D77D-4371-AF3E-65DB4A3D194F.

Call for Papers; AHRA Conference

Submissions are now being accepted for presenters at the 7th Annual Architectural Humanities Research Association Conference, this November at the University of Kent (Canterbury Campus), England. Entitled “SCALE”, the conference will examine the concept of scale in relation to design practice, digital reproduction and technology, and in the context of the post-humanist age. Detailed information can be found online at www.kent.ac.uk/architecture/. Submission of abstracts should be made no later than Thursday, April 1 2010 to: scale@kent.ac.uk. Selection of papers by the reviewing committee will take place in April, and notification of selection in May. The Conference organisers also welcome poster submissions which explore questions of scale.

UBC SALA Public Lecture: Patricia Patkau MAIBC

The UBC School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture (SALA) presents Patricia Patkau MAIBC, professor at UBC SALA and principal of Patkau Architects, in an upcoming lecture entitled Current Concerns. The lecture is free for the public, and will take place on March 25, 2010 at UBC Robson Square (800 Robson Street, Vancouver).

2010 SAA / RAIC Conference

AIBC members are encouraged to mark their calendars for the 2010 Saskatchewan Architectual Association / Royal Architectural Institute of Canada Conference and Festival of Architecture, June 22-26 in Saskatoon. “Sounds Like Architecture!” will feature a wide range of continuing education sessions, networking opportunities and other festival events. In keeping with the conference theme, this year’s event will coincide with the start of the annual Saskatchewan Jazz Festival – a 10 day celebration of music. Visit the conference web site at www.festival.raic.org.

Call for Entries: World Sustainable Building Conference

Canadian firms are invited to take part in the Sustainable Building Challenge, an international co-operative process to develop understanding of performance assessment tools and highlight innovative sustainable building design techniques. The challenge will form a key part of the Seventh World Sustainable Building Conference (SB11) in Helsinki, Finland, October 18-21, 2011. Held every three years, the event provides the opportunity for the world’s leading technical experts and researchers to advance their knowledge by focusing on technical developments and case studies. The 2009 conference in Melbourne, Australia, attracted more than 2,000 delegates and showcased projects from 60 countries. Canadian designers - particularly architects, engineers, commercial developers and building owners - are encouraged to submit their projects for consideration. Commercial, institutional and multi-unit residential building types from either the public or private sector will all be considered; eligibility is restricted to projects that demonstrate potential exemplary and balanced sustainability performance objectives as part of the design process. All projects must be under construction or completed prior to June 1, 2010. The iiSBE Canada SB11 Team will select three building projects from those submitted. Up to five additional projects will be selected and presented in poster format. The closing date for entries is Friday, April 30, 2010. Further information and application forms, go to http://www.iisbe.org/sbc11/canada/call.

Save the Date: Building SustainABLE Communities

The Fresh Outlook Foundation is hosting its fourth Building SustainABLE Communities conference in Kelowna, BC from November 16 to 18, 2010. Speakers include:

For more information, please visit www.freshoutlookfoundation.org.

Call for Papers: Heritage Challenges Conference

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

2010 BC Real Estate Convention

The 6th Annual BC Real Estate Convention takes place April 8-9, 2010 at the Vancouver Convention Centre. This annual event, which brings together developers, realtors, municipalities, financial institutions, insurance agencies, associations and many other involved in the real estate industry, will be of interest to anyone involved with residential or commercial real estate. It features highly informative speakers, seminars, exhibitions, networking and investment opportunities. Admission is free with pre-registration. Go to http://www.bcrealestateconvention.com/bcrec/main/frame.php?main=22.

Power Smart Forum & Excellence Awards

BC Hydro’s annual Power Smart Forum happens October 25 – 27, 2010 at the Vancouver Convention Centre. It will bring together business decision makers who are seeking strategies for energy-efficiency and conservation. This year’s event has been expanded to three days, and will include the Power Smart Excellence Awards, BC Hydro’s annual celebration of energy-efficiency and conservation leadership. As planning for this event begins, participation is being inviting from members of the province’s building design and construction sector. A call for speakers at the Power Smart Forum has now been issued. In addition, nominations are now being accepted for the BC Hydro Workplace Conservation Leader award. Both calls close on Friday, April 30 at 4:00 p.m. For forum details and proposed speaking topics, visit bchydro.com/forum. For awards information, go to bchydro.com/awards.

A Fresh Look at 20th Century Architectural Heritage

The International Union of Architects has launched an international competition that invites participants to share their own expression of 20th Century architecture using today’s design tools. Architecture students from around the world are invited to create image models of significant architectural creativity realised during the last century. All phases of the competition will be conducted on-line, and all image models must be based on digital photographs created using Autodesk® ImageModeler™ and Autodesk® Stitcher™ Unlimited software (the software will be made available to competitors free of charge for the duration of the competition.) Working as teams or individuals, students are free to choose the structure they wish to represent, from a major landmark to an unknown building, with the condition that it was built between 1901 and 2000. Registration is open until April 26, 2010. For full information, visit www.archi.fr/3D_20th.

The New Seattle Center: Light on the Vision Thing

By David Brewster, Crosscut Seattle
March 15, 2010

Seattle Center, which has been trying to come up with a master plan for future development for the past four years, has now unveiled its most ambitious blueprint yet. It's called the Century 21 Master Plan, using a phrase that evokes the 1962 World's Fair. The plan now goes to a series of public hearings and then a vetting by the City Council. First soundings from the council: The plan is not quite ready for prime time. More …

Future of 'Green' Wood Hangs on US Decision
New LEED rules poised to remake market for environmental forest products, Canadian timber. First of five parts this week.

By Monte Paulsen, TheTyee.ca
March 15, 2010

A powerful body in Washington D.C. is about make a decision about green labelling that will have sweeping impacts for Canadian wood producers and for those who have spent years working to define the best practices for environmentally approved forestry. More …

"Citizen Architect": The Humble Origins of Socially- responsible Design

By William Bostwick, Fast Company
March 16, 2010

If you're reading this from Austin, make sure to check out the premier of Sam Wainwright Douglas's Citizen Architect, a documentary of Samuel Mockbee's revolutionary Rural Studio design program in Hale County, Alabama. Mockbee, who died in 2001, started Rural Studio at Auburn University in 1993 with fellow architecture professor Dennis K. Ruth. The idea was, and is, to teach architecture by doing architecture - designing and building houses in rural Alabama. More …

What Next: Skyscrapers

By Robyn Eckhardt, Wall Street Journal
March 19, 2010

Can skyscrapers -- which consume 30% more energy on average than other buildings -- be green? Yes, insists Malaysian architect Kenneth Yeang, a winner of the prestigious Aga Khan Award in Architecture for his pioneering work in sustainable building. But first, he says, architects, designers and governments must realize that there is more to green design than "stuffing buildings with ecogadgetry or getting a certification." More …

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