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May 21, 2010

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Oral Review Session – June 2010

The next oral review session will be held on June 22 - 23, 2010. Click here to download the application form. Oral reviews are open to those intern architects who have both completed and logged at least 2800 hours, along with the required AIBC courses. Alternative Qualifications candidates who are eligible to sit the oral review may also apply. Those candidates planning on taking part in this round of oral reviews are invited to attend an oral review preparation workshop on Wednesday, June 2, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. at the AIBC offices.

Information Session for Foreign Registered Architects and Alternatively Qualified Individuals

The AIBC’s Registration & Licensing Department is hosting an information session for anyone registered as an architect outside of Canada and the United States and interested in registering in British Columbia through alternative qualifications, as well as those candidates who may be eligible through Section 37 of the Architects Act. It takes place Monday, May 31, 2010 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 RSVP to AIBC Manager of Registration and Licensing Róisín O’Neill at roneill@aibc.ca. Also, if you know of anyone who may be interested in attending, please encourage him/her to attend. Attendees are also advised to review the information on the Foreign Trained Architect registration process prior to the session by visiting www.aibc.ca/fta.

2010 NCARB ARE Preparation Seminars - Revised Schedule

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 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 will be Building Systems on Monday, May 31, 2010, 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. 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.

2010/2011 AIBC Council

The institute has a new governing council following its annual meeting on Saturday, May 8, 2010. Pierre E. Gallant MAIBC AAA MRAIC has been re-elected as President for the coming year. Other officers include Gordon C. Richards MAIBC MRAIC (Vice President), Tim Spiegel B.Sc. (QS) PQS (Treasurer), and Scott Kemp MAIBC MRAIC (Registrar). Veronica Gillies MAIBC MRAIC was also re-elected to council, while Joan Hendriks MAIBC and Lynne Werker MAIBC are newly-elected.

The four Liaisons to council, representing the three associate categories of Architectural Technologist, Building Designer / Residential Designer and Intern Architect, and representing the Interior Designers Institute of British Columbia (IDIBC) include Michael Currie AT.AIBC, David E. Boswell BD.AIBC AScT, Nathaniel Nacionales IA.AIBC and Keath Seeton RID (Fellow).

Click here for a complete listing of 2010 / 2011 AIBC council members.

Click here to see the schedule for 2010 / 2011 council meetings.

2010 AIBC Annual Conference

Once again, the AIBC Annual Conference has been a big success. Appreciation goes out to all who participated, supported or otherwise contributed to that success. A very special thank-you to our valued sponsors and exhibitors:

 

2009 AIBC Annual Report

The 2009 AIBC Annual Report is now available in digital format on the AIBC web site. Click here to access the online PDF.

Continuing Education System Audit Results

In accordance with AIBC Council policy, up to 5% of registrants are randomly selected at the end of each reporting period and asked to provide back-up documentation of their self-reported learning activities. I am pleased to report that the recently completed audit for the reporting period that concluded on June 30, 2009, revealed 100% compliance. This result demonstrates the high professional standards and level of commitment to professional development held by AIBC registrants. Thanks to all for your cooperation.

Maura Gatensby MAIBC
Director of Professional Services

Continuing Education Transcripts

Registrants required to report their professional development activities will have now received their second Continuing Education transcript for this reporting period, which includes all educational activities reported up to March 8, 2010. Please review your transcript to determine if it matches your own records. Should you have any questions, or if you believe that some learning units are incorrect or are missing, please e-mail Professional Development Coordinator Catherine Bolter (cbolter@aibc.ca) or Professional Development Coordinator Aleta Cho (acho@aibc.ca). The end of the Continuing Education System reporting period is June 30, 2010. Architects, Building Designers, Residential Designers and Architectural Technologists are required to report 18 learning units by this date, of which at least eight must be core learning units.

In the previous reporting period ending June 30, 2009, 89% of self reports were received online. Building on this success, we will be joining our colleagues in most of the rest of the country and going paperless; this current reporting period will be the last one in which paper copies will be accepted. As of July 1, 2010, all self-reports of learning activities must be reported online. If you need any assistance with online reporting, please contact Catherine or Aleta.

Maura Gatensby MAIBC
Director of Professional Services

 

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.

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 (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

AIBC Vancouver Island Chapter Meeting

Modular Interior Construction Solutions
DIRTT (Doing it Right This Time) is a unique architectural modular wall company that provides a multitude of installations including for corporate, commercial, healthcare, retail, government and educational facilities. DIRTT refers to creating sustainable, successful workspaces by vastly improving the speed, precision, agility and custom abilities of modular interior construction. Several projects have been completed in Victoria, and this June Edge Office Solutions will be installing four floors of modular walls for BC Ferries at the Atrium. The meeting takes place Wednesday, May 26, 12:00 noon – 1:00 p.m. at Ambrosia Centre, 638 Fisgard Street. Please confirm attendance by May 24 to John Coe at jmcoe@shaw.ca.

1 Core LU

Simon Fraser University City Program

Acting Local: Municipal Government Responses to Climate Change (Kamloops)
In addition to development permit powers, what can local government do to meet ambitious greenhouse-gas reduction targets? This course will use a “climate change” lens to review a broad range of existing local government bylaws. For instance, do siting regulations prevent the positioning of a building to take maximum advantage of solar exposure? Is there still a bylaw on the books requiring the clearing of vegetation from vacant lots? Are there too many incentives in the zoning bylaw to demolish and replace existing buildings instead of adaptively re-using them? The one-day course will also explore new types of bylaw provisions, describing their scope and potential application to energy or water conservation as well as greenhouse gas reduction; providing core bylaw wording; identifying typical bylaw drafting and enforcement issues; and providing links to existing local government bylaws. The course is co-sponsored by the Planning Institute of British Columbia. It takes place Monday, May 31, 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. at the Coast Canadian Inn, 339 St. Paul Street, Kamloops. The cost is $325 (GST included). For details or to register, please visit http://www.sfu.ca/city/course14popup.htm.

6 Non-core LUs

Heritage Vancouver

Heritage Vancouver and the Jewish Museum and Archives of BC present A Historic Walking Tour of Jewish Strathcona and Gastown. In the 1880s and 1890s, the town of Granville quickly became the city of Vancouver following the arrival of the transcontinental railway. Jewish settlers participated in the city’s economic growth, political incorporation and cultural development. Jewish businesses opened in Gastown, and a wave of Eastern European immigration from the 1890s to the 1920s made Strathcona the new centre of British Columbia’s Jewish population. In Strathcona, Eastern European Jewish immigrants shared a language, religion, and concerns common to new immigrants in a foreign land. They soon established a synagogue, a mikvah (ritual bath), and cheder (Hebrew school) to meet their religious needs. Join Molly Winston, Education Coordinator for the Jewish Museum and Archives of BC, and discover the landmarks, architecture and events of early Jewish Gastown and Strathcona. Winston will share anecdotes of Jewish daily life in the area. It takes place Sunday, May 23, 10:00 am – 12:00 noon. The cost is $15 ($10 for Heritage Vancouver members) and includes a copy of the “In the Footsteps of Jewish Vancouver, 1886-2006” guidebook. Participants will meet at the corner of East Pender Street and Heatley Avenue, in front of the original Schara Tzedeck Synagogue. Space is limited to 30 people so purchase your ticket early.

2 Non-core LUs

Powell Street: A Walk into the History & Future of the Japanese Canadian Community

Join Heritage Vancouver on a guided walk through old Japantown led by Judy Inouye and Ray Ota, volunteers at the Japanese Canadian National Museum. Celebrate Asian Heritage Month with this historical tour back in time to the pre-war, bustling community of Japanese Canadians who lived and worked in the area. See where Japanese-style bath houses, tofu makers, the Maikawa Department Store and many other successful businesses anchored the community.  The date is Saturday, May 29, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon. Tickets are $15 ($10 for Heritage Vancouver members), and the tour is limited to 30 people. Meet at 220 Jackson Street in front of the Japanese Buddhist Church. For more information or to purchase your ticket, visit http://www.heritagevancouver.org or e-mail info@heritagevancouver.org.

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

Royal Architectural Institute of Canada

Renaissance Architecture and Restoring Strategies

The RAIC is offering two summer courses in Ferrara Italy on historic restoration and 21st  Century sustainable practices.

Renaissance Architecture and Restoring Strategies

This course offer a synthetic framework of the Renaissance innovations including art, architecture and cultural changes. The Renaissance in Italy went from the XIVth to the XVIIth century, with the climax in the first half of the XVIth Century, when all around Europe the papacy was a strong catalyst to the artistic production, from architecture to the urban design, from art to literature, produced by many masters such as Palladio, Michelangelo and Raffaello. Ferrara, Italy has been one of the capitals of the papacy that, together with the dukedom, gave great support to massive examples of building innovations and elegant decorations. To safeguard and maintain this important building heritage, specific conservation policies and methods have been developed, testing innovative materials and techniques that will be presented during the course with lessons and guided on-site visits of private and public buildings.

21 Core LUs

 

Approach to Sustainable Architecture

The sustainable approach is now firmly joined with architecture all over the world. Italy has a growing experience of building design using an energy efficient approach, starting many years ago with a more “European” style coming from northern countries, resulting in a more “Mediterranean” strategy that includes both summer and winter evaluation in the building design. Research on sustainable architecture in Italy is following key ways: new performances for traditional materials and components (mainly applied to the refurbishment of buildings in the city centres); and the promotion of renewable energies through the upgrading of building envelopes and systems (to plan, improve and design new buildings). Italy is developing a specific background on the sustainable refurbishment of building heritage, merging its experience in restoration and conservation with the need for more efficient services and materials. Working primarily to maintain and manage their cultural real estate, Italian architects need to properly deal with the traditional using innovative technologies, testing with care the compatibility between energy requirements and historical matters. This course will give an outlook of the state of the art in Europe, with many national and international examples and showing how all issues are linked with energy efficiency and new trends for sustainable architecture that should be at the core of the environmental approach adopted for planning Expo 2015 in Milan.

21 Core LUs

For more information, please see the online PDF.

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: 2010 Annual AIBC Architectural Awards

May 17 – June 28, 2010
AIBC Gallery: #100 – 440 Cambie Street, Vancouver

Winners and other submissions for the 2010 Annual AIBC Architectural Awards will be on display at the AIBC Gallery this spring. This year represented another record-breaking number of submissions across four award categories: The Lieutenant-Governor of British Columbia Awards in Architecture; The AIBC Innovation Award; The AIBC Special Jury Award; and the AIBC Emerging Firm Award. 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 project submissions

Pacific National Exhibition

AIBC registrants can now take advantage of reduced rates for the Pacific National Exhibition (PNE) in Vancouver. Save up to 15% for 2010 PlayPasses at the PNE Playland when you order online. Go to http://www.aibc.intrd.com/product.php?id=199 to redeem your discount. For more information on the Club AIBC program, please visit http://www.aibc.intrd.com.

New RAIC ED

The Royal Architecture Institute of Canada (RAIC) has announced the appointment of Jim McKee at the RAIC’s new executive director, effective July 19, 2010. McKee previous headed the Coalition for Cultural Diversity, involved in mobilizing cultural organizations in Canada and elsewhere in support of the UNESCO Convention on the Diversity of Cultural Expressions. He has also previous worked for the Writers Guild of Canada, Transport Canada, First City Trust and Deloitte & Touche. He replaces Jon Hobbs, who had held the position since 2001.

BC Building Code Revisions for High-efficiency Plumbing Fixtures

Effective October 4, 2010, high-efficiency (4.8 litre) toilets or dual-flush toilets will be required in all new residential buildings (or when major renovations occur). In all other occupancies, the requirement for a maximum flush cycle of 6 litres will remain unchanged. Whenever urinals are installed, high-efficiency (1.9 litre) urinals will also be required. Information on the new standards can be found online at http://www.housing.gov.bc.ca/building/consultation/het/index.htm. For further information, please contact Christine Webb, Senior Policy Advisor - Building and Safety Standards Branch - Ministry of Housing and Social Development (phone: 250-356-8165; fax: 250-387-8164; e-mail: Christine.A.Webb@gov.bc.ca).

Review of New CSA Standard on Building Commissioning

The Canadian Standards Association is seeking public input on the first edition of a national standard on building commissioning. The CSA Z320 Building Commissioning Standard will provide a comprehensive process for validating and documenting the performance of a completed building and its systems. It applies to both new construction and renovations, and includes mechanical, electrical, vertical and horizontal transportation, control systems and architecture. The standard is open for public review for 60 days beginning March 10, 2010. To see the public review standard, visit https://review.csa.ca/opr/documents/3477Z320%20PR%20Draft%20March%202010.pdf. Comments can be submitted to Vanessa Mitchell at vanessa.mitchell@csa.ca.

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. For more information, visit: http://www.metrovancouver.org/region/breakfasts/Pages/default.aspx.

Sustainability Dialogue
Topic: How should we manage our waste?

Every year, Metro Vancouver residents and businesses generate 3.4 million tons of garbage and recyclables. With that in mind Metro Vancouver is consulting on a new Draft Integrated Solid Waste and Resource Management Plan to guide the management of solid waste in an affordable and environmentally responsible way. A series of public meetings have been scheduled (see below). If you wish to speak at a public meeting, you will be asked to register at the front desk (five minutes per speaker). Written submissions are encouraged and will be acknowledged. Send your comments by July 14, 2010 to either Lois E. Jackson, Chair - Metro Vancouver or Greg Moore, Chair - Metro Vancouver Waste Management Committee, who will be chairing the meetings. Issues raised in correspondence and at public meetings will be addressed prior to submission of the final plan to the B.C. Minister of Environment for approval.

Wednesday June 16: Fraser Valley Regional District	Best Western Rainbow Country Inn, 43971 Industrial Way, Chilliwack
Thursday June 17: New Westminster/Burnaby	Fraser River Discovery Centre, 788 Quayside Drive, New Westminster
For those listed above, the open house will begin at 6:00 p.m., with public input from 7:00 - 10:00 p.m. followed by a Q&A.
Saturday May 15: Fraser Valley Regional District	Abbey Arts Centre, 2329 Crescent Way, Abbotsford
4:00 – 4:30 p.m.	Open House 12:00 noon – 1:00 p.m.; Public Input 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.; Q&A

2010 RAIC/SAA Festival of Architecture

Registration is underway for the RAIC/SAA Festival of Architecture, talking place June 22 – 26 in Saskatoon. When registering, be sure to scroll down to the Additional Tickets section for a ticket to the Jazz Festival Party on Saturday evening. Included in the ticket is great music, food and beverages all under a VIP tent in the historic Delta Bessborough Gardens. Reduced SAA room blocks are available at the Delta Bessborough (www.deltabessborough.com/sdra08) and the Hilton Garden Inn (www.hilton.com Group Code "SAADEL"). For more information, go to http://www.festival.raic.org/index_e.htm.

Edifice Exhibition

Heritage Vancouver and the City of Vancouver Archives are pleased to present Edifice – Exploring Art, Archives and Architecture featuring Vancouver artist Graham Winter. The exhibition is a multi-faceted exploration of early- to mid-20th Century downtown Vancouver buildings that represent the “modern” of the artist’s childhood and are now the subject of his latest series of realist paintings. The show is at the City of Vancouver Archives Gallery, 1150 Chestnut Street, from June 2 - August 26. You are also invited to attend an opening reception on Tuesday, June 1, 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. at the gallery. Additional related events include a panel discussion, “Iconic Constructions, Iconic Reflections”, 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. on Wednesday July 9 at the gallery; and “Downtown Vancouver in a New Light”, a guided walking tour on Saturday, June 12 beginning at 10:00 a.m.. Tickets for the walking tour are $25 ($20 for Heritage Vancouver members) at www.heritagevancouver.org. Admission to the Archives Gallery is free.

Bike to Work Week

Bike to Work Week is May 31 – June 6, 2010. The Vancouver Area Cycling Coalition encourages people to try biking to work, and celebrates with those who already do. Watch for commuter stations - celebratory pit stops along bike routes - where you can grab free food and drinks, bike maps, bike maintenance, and fabulous prizes. Participants are also eligible to win a new bike for recruiting the most co-workers or recording your commute online. Awards will also be given for workplaces with the highest participation, kilometers, and number of trips logged. Simply track your progress online. Visit www.biketoworkmetrovan.ca.

Septessence

AIBC registrants are invited to Septessence, an upcoming art exhibition from the Federation of Canadian Artists. The exhibition features seven artists with seven spirits: Enda Bardell, Tanya Bone, Tony Yin Tak Chu, Sally Clark, Rose-Marie Goodwin, Gary Sim, and Helen Vokaty. The FCA Gallery is located at 1241 Cartright Street on Granville Island. The exhibit runs from June 1 -13, with an opening reception on Thursday, June 3, 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. For further information, call (604) 681-8534 or visit http://sim-publishing.com/fcashow1.htm

Americas Convention of Civil Engineers

The Institution of Civil Engineers' 2010 Americas Convention comes to Richmond June 3 - 5, 2010.
Titled "Engineers @ the Heart of Society: Collaborating + Innovating for Our Common Future", it will focus on the growing need for collaboration across disciplines along with regional and global innovation. The conference will offer a mixture of serious discussions, inspiring examples, leading edge tools and provocative inquiry. It will open with a look at the challenges of low-carbon design. Other sessions will focus on climate change issues, sustainable development, innovation and globalization. To download a convention program and to register, visit http://ice-americasconvention2010.eventbrite.com/

IDSwest 2010

Mark your calendars for the next Interior Design Show West, October 14-17, 2010 at the Vancouver Convention Centre. IDSwest is Western Canada’s premiere annual residential design show featuring 200 exhibitors showcasing quality products and services to an audience of architects, designers, industry professionals, consumers and media. New program highlights this year include Future Masters, a showcase of young design talents and local design institutions; and Spare the Change, a design challenge with a $2 budget. For detailed information including speakers, exhibitors and schedule, keep an eye on the event web site at http://www.idswest.com/index.php.

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.

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:

• Terry Tamminen: Climate action advisor to California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, former British Prime Minister Tony Blair and BC Premier Gordon Campbell. Author of Lives Per Gallon: The True Cost of Our Energy Addiction. 
• Dr. Reginald Bibby: Sociologist at the University of Lethbridge and Canada's premier tracker and interpreter of social trends.
• Michael Kinsley: A senior consultant with the Rocky Mountain Institute who has helped build sustainable economies and environments since 1983.

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/

AECOM Competition

AECOM Technology Corporation, one of the world's largest engineering and architectural design firms, is pleased to announce Urban SOS: Transformations, a design competition offering US $20,000 in prize money for integrated design responses to sites in select global cities. The competition is open to students in the fields of architecture, urban and regional planning, urban design, landscape architecture, economics, environmental science, engineering, and related disciplines. Now in its second year, Urban SOS gives students around the world the opportunity for real engagement with issues facing built, natural and social environments. Last year’s competition attracted more than 1,000 entrants from 239 colleges and universities in 64 countries. This year, the competition will explore the topic of “Transformations”, looking at cities that are in the midst of change that represents both challenge and opportunity to their future. Featured cities include Beijing, China; Istanbul, Turkey; Jeddah, Saudi Arabia; Johannesburg, South Africa; Phoenix, United States; Port au Prince, Haiti; and São Paulo, Brazil. The competition seeks creative, viable proposals for site redevelopment. The five semi-finalists will receive a trip to the World Architecture Festival in Barcelona this November. Submissions will be accepted until July 31, 2010. Visit www.aecom.com/urbansos for complete submission requirements.

Blot on Downtown Landscape
Parking lots are asphalt deserts that create pedestrian dead zones

By Brent Bellamy, Winnipeg Free Press
May 10, 2010

“Our Golden Business Boy will watch the North End die, and sing I love this town, then let his arcing wrecking ball proclaim, I hate Winnipeg” As this line from the Weakerthans song One Great City candidly expresses, Winnipeg's long history of building demolition to make way for open parking lots has left our downtown resembling the toothless grin of hockey Hall of Famer Bobby Clarke. More …

Women in Architecture
The Chronicle of Higher Education

May 16, 2010

What do they bring to the table? Do they offer a working style or leadership style different from those of men? A distinctive aesthetic? The Chronicle Review asked several scholars and professional architects to weigh in on that question and to cite favorite architectural projects designed by women. Here's what they had to say. More …

Don’t LEED Us Astray

By Alec Appelbaum, New York Times
May 19, 2010

Today Al Gore is expected to join some of the city’s top developers and bankers for the grand opening of the luminous office tower known as 1 Bryant Park — the second-tallest building in New York City and, with a handsome foyer and a roster of prominent tenants, a ray of hope in a gloomy commercial real estate market. More …

Slump in Demand for U.S. Architects May Be Near End, Group Says

By Prashant Gopal, Bloomberg Businessweek
May 19, 2010

Demand for U.S. commercial architectural services rose last month to the highest level since January 2008, a sign that the slump in construction may be nearing an end, the American Institute of Architects said. More …

 

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