Interested AIBC registrants are invited to attend a presentation on Digital Signature and Electronic Seal Technology, This event, jointly presented by the AIBC and the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of British Columbia along with the participation of the Consulting Engineers of British Columbia, will provide an opportunity to better understand this efficient and secure way of signing and sealing documents using a digital signature and electronically-applied seal as approved by the AIBC and APEGBC. Charles Tremblay of Notarius (the technology service provider) will explain the logistics of how the AIBC/APEGBC-endorsed digital signature and electronic seal technology works. Learn how the benefits of this technology can assist you and your clients in moving to a secure, effective paperless documentation process. It takes place Monday, October 19, 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. at the Sutton Place Hotel, 845 Burrard Street, Vancouver. Please r.s.v.p. to Lina Bowser by phone
(604-412-4862) or e-mail (lbowser@apeg.bc.ca) by October 8.
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In Passing: Richard Negrin

Richard Raymond Negrin MAIBC passed away suddenly on Monday, September 21, while vacationing in Italy. He was 53. Negrin acquired his Bachelor of Architecture degree from the Technical University of Nova Scotia in 1986, and became a member of the AIBC in 1997. He worked for and eventually became a principal of Reno C Negrin Architects in Vancouver. He is survived by his wife Sybil. Services will take place at Christ the Redeemer Church, 599 Keith Road, West Vancouver. Services were held on September 30 and October 1. In lieu of flowers, those wishing to make a donation in Richard’s name may do so to the SPCA.

2009 Annual Meeting Minutes

I am pleased to advise that the draft minutes from our 2009 AIBC Annual Meeting are now available for your perusal. As per standing procedure, these minutes will be brought forward for membership approval at the 2010 AIBC Annual Meeting, which will take place on May 8, 2010 in Vancouver. I look forward to seeing you there.

Click here to view the 2009 Annual Meeting Minutes.

Michael Ernest MAIBC
Executive Director

Save the Date: AIBC Annual Conference
May 6 – May 8, 2010
Vancouver Convention Centre

Role Call: 2010 Annual Conference Professional Development Program Committee

The AIBC is seeking members interested in joining the Annual Conference Professional Development Program Committee. This committee is formed each fall in anticipation of the AIBC Annual Conference.

The committee will work with AIBC staff to plan, strategize, and coordinate the PD sessions at the 2010 AIBC Annual Conference, which takes place May 6-8, 2010. Committee members will assist with planning the PD streams, reviewing proposals, selecting and contacting potential speakers, and providing session descriptions for conference promotional material. The broad theme for the 2010 Annual Conference is “architecture and social responsibility”.

This committee will meet every two weeks from October to March. Meetings will be held on Fridays at 12:00 noon.

Former members of this committee, as well as those who would be joining for the first time, are encouraged to apply. Representation is sought from a broad spectrum of opinion and interest, and all classes of registrant are welcome.

Opportunities for presenters will be announced later this fall.

If you are interesting in serving on this committee, or would like more information, please contact Maura Gatensby MAIBC at 604 683-8588, ext. 334, or e-mail mgatensby@aibc.ca.

Role Call: Investigations Committee

The AIBC is seeking an additional member for its Investigations Committee, which investigates and makes recommendations to the institute as to how to proceed regarding unprofessional conduct complaints. The committee meets once per month (generally only one summer meeting) for an afternoon. Members interested in contributing to the institute’s professional conduct process are invited to submit their expressions of interest with a brief biography or c.v. The AIBC believes that the public interest and the profession are best served by a committee that includes members with diverse backgrounds and experience. Please contact the Director of Professional Conduct Thomas M. Lutes, Barrister & Solicitor at (604) 683-8588 ext. 321 or tlutes@aibc.ca.

Role Call: Pitt Meadows Advisory Design Panel

Pitt Meadows City Council is accepting applications from individuals interested in serving on the Pitt Meadows Advisory Design Panel (ADP). The ADP assists council in assessing the design merits of plans submitted in conjunction with rezoning, development permit and other land use applications. An application form is available at http://www.aibc.ca/member_resources/practice/pdf/Design_Panel_Application_Jan09.pdf. Submissions may be forwarded to the attention of the AIBC’s Coordinator of Professional Practice Erica Holt at eholt@aibc.ca.

AIBC Council Meeting Schedule*

The following is AIBC Council’s meeting schedule for the remainder of the 2009/2010 council term. Notes: dates and times are subject to change. Check eNews and the AIBC web site for changes.

2009:

Tuesday, November 10, 11:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

2010:

Tuesday, January 12, 11:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Tuesday, March 9, 11:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

*Errata: Please note that the schedule published in the September 18 issue of eNews contained incorrect information for the January and March meetings. The correct information is listed above.

Competency Standard and Assessment

Over the past two years the AIBC has done considerable work in developing an outcomes-based competency standard and assessment methodologies for registration as an architect. These standards and methodologies work in concert with the existing “credentials-based” system, providing additional tools for assessment of candidate architects applying for registration under sections 36 and 37 of the Architects Act. At its September meeting, AIBC Council formally adopted these standards for use. To view the document, click here.

The standards will be used to help assess foreign-trained and broadly experienced architects applying through the alternative qualifications provisions of the current Architects Act. The AIBC has been assessing and registered such candidates for many years, and has been developing better tools for assessment over that time. These standards are just the latest in a series of refinements to existing measures. It should also be pointed out that this is very much a “living document” which will evolve as the practice of architecture evolves and our understanding of competency-based assessment deepens. To that end, members are invited to continue to review the document and share their insights and comments through Jerome Marburg, Director of Registration/Licensing and General Counsel.

These new standards are the product of a great deal of work undertaken by the AIBC’s Registration and Licensing Board and its Qualifications Committee. They are also the result of extensive consultation with practitioners, academics and clients. Recently, each AIBC member was also invited to review and comment on the document through a comprehensive on-line survey. The institute wishes to thank those who took the time to complete the survey.

Jerome Marburg, LL.B. MBA
Director of Registration & Licensing and General Counsel

Rogatnick Memorial

A memorial service for Abraham Rogatnick will be held on Sunday, October 25 in The Great Hall of the Law Courts, 800 Smithe Street, Vancouver. It will begin at 2:00 p.m. Those planning to attend are asked to r.s.v.p. via e-mail (rogatnick@gmail.com) or phone (778-938-1222). Those wishing to contribute to a Viva Award in the memory of Abraham and his partner Alvin Balkind may do so through the Jack and Doris Shadbolt Foundation, P.O. Box 549 Station A, Vancouver, BC V6L 2N3.

Changes to AIBC / Translink Employer Pass Program

Translink has notified the AIBC of some significant changes to its Employer Pass Program, which provides AIBC registrants with a discounted rate for transit passes. Until now, Translink has allowed early withdrawal from the program when participants have opted out, such as when they have relocated or are no longer employed. Effective immediately, however, all early withdrawals from the EPP program will be subject to a financial penalty. “Early withdrawal” is now defined as not participating in the program for a minimum of 12 months. The penalty for early withdrawal will be the difference between the cost of a regular monthly pass and the cost of the EPP monthly pass for the term that the pass was used. For example, if you move outside the area serviced by the Greater Vancouver transit system after seven months in the program, you will be required to pay an additional $66.50. In addition, Translink has eliminated the “one-time administration fee”. A fee of $15 will now be charged when a pass is reissued after temporary suspension from the program. For additional information, please refer to the information sheet at http://www.aibc.ca/aibc/member_benefits/Translink_Member_Benefits_Sept2009.pdf.

October Oral Reviews

The AIBC will be hosting its next set of Oral Reviews on October 20 and 21. The Oral Review is open to those Intern Architects who have:

completed and logged at least 2800 hours (preferably completed all of the required hours); and
completed the required AIBC courses.

Click here to view complete details and to download the application form.

In preparation for the Oral Reviews, the Intern Architect Committee will be hosting an Oral Review Preparation Workshop on Wednesday, September 23, 2009 at 6:00 p.m. at the AIBC offices (#100 - 440 Cambie Street, Vancouver). All Interns and Alternative Qualifications Candidates are welcome to attend. Please RSVP to registration@aibc.ca.

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.

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

Simon Fraser University City Program

Applications in Sustainable Community Development

This three-day event will showcase the best-practice applications of sustainability principles on the ground. Through field trips, presentations by project champions, and dialogue with classmates, participants will explore how sustainability principles have been brought to life (or not) in a variety of projects and ventures. Tours include Olympic Village, Vista D'oro Farm, Vancouver Landfill, and an Ecodensity tour. Instructors include Spring Gillard, President - Garden Heart Productions, Nina Winham, Principal - New Climate Strategies, and other guest speakers. It takes place October 1–3, 9:00 a.m. –5:30 p.m. daily. For details and to register, please visit http://www.sfu.ca/city/course6popup.htm.
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Upcoming Free Lectures

Perspectives on View Corridors in Vancouver

Last October, Vancouver City Council decided to review heights and protected views in the downtown. As part of the public process, the SFU City Program is hosting an exchange of views by two (possibly three) advocates who, with their different perspectives, will help the public understand the trade-offs and issues. City Planning Director Brent Toderian will set the stage with a briefing about the history of view protection and the issues council wishes to address. Past City Planning Co-Director Larry Beasley and architect Richard Henriquez MAIBC will then argue their positions with passion and insight. It happens on Monday, October 5, 7:00 p.m. at SFU’s Segal Business School, 500 Granville Street (Granville and Pender.)
Admission is free, but reservations are required. To reserve, visit http://websurvey.sfu.ca/survey/43330304
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IMAGINiT Technologies

Revit MEP Fundamentals

Learn about building information modeling and the tools for parametric Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing (MEP) systems design and documentation using Autodesk Revit® MEP. Begin the four-day guide by learning the fundamental features of Autodesk Revit MEP, then progress through schematic design, system analysis and construction documentation before finishing with design visualization. Prerequisite: A working knowledge of Microsoft® Windows® Vista, Microsoft® Windows® XP, or Microsoft® Windows® 2000. MEP engineering design, drafting or engineering experience is highly recommended; previous CAD experience is not necessary. It takes place November 9 - 12, 2009. For registration and more information, please contact the IMAGINiT Technologies AEC Account Executive at kam.seignarack@rand.com.

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Revit Architecture Fundamentals

Revit Architecture is a powerful Building Information Modeling (BIM) program that works the way architects think. From preliminary design through design development and into construction documents, the program streamlines the design process with a central 3D model. Changes made in one view update across all views and on the printable sheets. The name “Revit” implies this ease of revision that is at the heart of the software. Prerequisite: An understanding of architectural terminology is an asset. This three-day course takes place October 12 - 14, 2009. For registration and more information please, contact the IMAGINiT Technologies AEC Account Executive at kam.seignarack@rand.com.

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Euroline Windows

Technology Forum 2009

The EuroLine Technology Forum is a biennial event organized by EuroLine Windows Inc., and aimed at architects, builders and developers. The forum is not mainly a promotional event, but a space to hear from other professionals and discuss practical issues relevant to the building industry. Speakers from differing backgrounds are invited to talk about relevant issues. The date is October 8, 2009. For more information or to register, visit http://www.euroline-windows.com/events/bc/etf2009/index.html. Space is limited and fills up quickly, so please register as soon as possible.

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Association of Professional Engineers & Geoscientists of BC (APEGBC)

2009 Annual Conference & Annual General Meeting

October 15-17, 2009 - Victoria, BC

Join in celebrating accomplishments in the professions of engineering and geoscience at the APEGBC Annual Conference. As B.C.'s premiere engineering and geoscience event, the conference will offer more than 45 professional development sessions, an extensive trade show, and numerous social and partner events in the picturesque surroundings of Victoria. The event will include a structural stream that will be of interest to design professionals (visit http://www.apeg.bc.ca/ac2009/prodev/structural.html for details). For more information on all sessions and to register, please visit http://www.apeg.bc.ca/ac2009/.

Core and Non-core LUs available

The Integration of Mechanical, Structural & Envelope Systems towards Net Zero Buildings
This workshop will explore ideas, provide technical study data and help inform future direction for engineers of all disciplines to take an active role in the design of sustainable buildings. We will engage and inspire your business to integrate sustainable strategies into your designs. By the use of information, case studies and interactive group discussion you will be able to develop your road map to work collaboratively towards net zero energy, water, and optimization of materials in buildings. The cost is $282.45 per person.

Victoria:	Monday, December 7, 2009 - for details and to register, click here.

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University of British Columbia School of Environmental Health

Ergonomic Quality in Facility Design

Back by popular demand in Vancouver, this session will focus on the process of incorporating ergonomic quality into the design of new facilities or renovations of existing facilities. The UBC School of Environmental Health has presented this one-day interactive workshop numerous times over the past three years, including in BC, Alberta, Washington and California. Architects, planners and designers have found this to be an informative course and a worthwhile opportunity to interact with other professional groups. Small group exercises will enable practice in determining flow and identifying concerns. The next session takes place Tuesday, October 27, 2009, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the YWCA Hotel, 733 Beatty Street, Vancouver. For more information and to register, please visit http://www.soeh.ubc.ca/Continuing_Education/default.stm or contact Lydia Ma by phone (604-822-9599) or e-mail (lydia.ma@ubc.ca).

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Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC)

15th Annual Housing Outlook Conference

CMHC is pleased to be hosting its annual Housing Outlook Conference on Monday, November 9, 2009 at the Westin Bayshore Hotel in Vancouver. In addition to providing housing industry professionals with access to timely forecasts and solid analysis on B.C.’s housing market, this event is an excellent networking opportunity. CMHC experts will share their insights on housing demand, market fundamentals, new home construction, and resale markets trends with a focus on the Vancouver market. Participants will also expand their knowledge of Canada's financial system and the importance of securitization for mortgage lending while learning what's new in sustainable housing. An early bird rate or $230 + GST is available prior to October 12, 2009, after which the regular conference rate of $265 + GST applies. There is also a group rate of $1200 + GST for tables of six. For more information or to register, please call 1 (800) 668-2642 or visit www.cmhc.ca.

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BC Hydro

Power Smart Forum

Hosted annually in downtown Vancouver, BC’s leading energy conservation conference fosters key information sharing opportunities and provides solutions for B.C. organizations that strive to put energy-efficient and conservation practices into action. This year’s event features an expanded tradeshow and more than 40 professional development sessions. It all happens October 13 – 15 at the Vancouver Convention Centre. For more information or to register, please visit http://wwe12.bchydro.com/businessevents/forum/program/.

Core and Non-core LUs available

Terrazzo Tile and Marble Association of Canada

Stoneology Seminar

The Terrazzo, Tile and Marble Association of Canada (TTMAC) is pleased to present Stoneology, a one-day seminar for architects, designers, and specification writers.
Sessions include:

Stone 101: Stone Quarrying, Selection, Selling, and Proper Application
Stone 201: Stone Testing, Specifying, Fabrication, and Install Recommendations
Care and Maintenance of Stone
Green Issues of Natural Stone

Two seminar dates are available: Wednesday, October 7 and Thursday, October 8. They take place at the TTMAC offices, 108- 3650 Bonneville Place, Burnaby, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.. AIBC members are eligible for the same special pricing as TTMAC members. For more information or to register, please see the online registration form or call Len Tompkins at 1-800-201-8599.

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The Vancouver Heritage Foundation

Old School: Courses for Building Conservation

This award-winning program brings theory and practice together and emphasizes hands-on learning. To complete the certificate, participants must take the core course Heritage 101: Understanding Heritage Conservation and seven elective courses. For a complete 2009 course listing, click here.

Current Exhibit: BCIT Architectural Science Degree: Graduating Projects 2009

September 11 - October 15, 2009
AIBC Gallery: #100 – 440 Cambie Street, Vancouver

The British Columbia Institute of Technology’s Bachelor of Technology in Architectural Science is a four-year baccalaureate degree that provides the architectural and engineering communities with graduates who have demonstrated through academia and relevant work experience their ability to either enter the work place with a high level of competency or ladder to a professional degree, such as the Master of Architecture. The works included in this exhibit display a wide variety of projects submitted for graduation in 2009. They represent the students’ responses to the Lower Mainland’s social housing needs as well as their vision for projects such as the Ladner Waterfront Redevelopment, to name but one. For more information, please visit www.bcit.ca/ or contact Program Head Peter Levar MAIBC, MRAIC at Peter_Levar@bcit.ca.

Horseshoe Press

Horseshoe Press offers all AIBC registrants a 5% club discount on any order. In addition, all AIBC registrants will receive 1000 free business cards on their first order. Call (604) 325-1333 for more details.

Horseshoe Press Inc. (HSP), founded in 1988, is a full-service commercial printer located in Vancouver. Its manufacturing plant is over 14,000 square feet, and HSP continuously invests in the newest equipment and technologies. HSP is eager to share with our customers the leading industry standards we possess in order to achieve the desired printing results. We believe in providing superb quality products and great service as part of our commitment to customer satisfaction.

Notice: Changes to Canadian LEED® AP System

LEED® AP examinations will be changing in January of 2010, when a new tiered system will be introduced. The Green Building Certification Institute (GBCI) will be taking over the administration of the LEED® AP system at that time. Individuals who wish to take the current LEED® exam and become a LEED® AP before these changes take place should note the following deadlines as the LEED® NC and LEED® CI workshops offered in the fall will be your opportunity to do so:

October 23, 2009: the last date to book your LEED® exam (either LEED® NC or LEED® CI).
December 31, 2009: the last date by which you can write the LEED® Canada NC exam or the LEED® Canada CI exam. On January 1, 2010 these exams will no longer be available in Canada. Note: Even if you intend to take an exam before this deadline, it must be scheduled before October 23.

The Canada Green Building Council encourages anyone interested in writing these exams to register and schedule their exams as soon as possible due to the high volume expected during this period.

Call for Presenters: BUILDEX Vancouver

The next edition of BUILDEX Vancouver, one of Canada's largest conventions and trade expositions, takes place at the Vancouver Convention Centre on April 21-22, 2010. This event is focused on architecture, interior design, property and real estate management, construction and renovation. It features 40 or more educational seminars and over 550 exhibits, brings together more than 12,000 design, construction and real estate management professionals each year. Proposals are now being accepted from those Interested in presenting at the April conference. The deadline is Monday, October 26, 2009. Please note that all seminars must contain educational content. Proposals having a product or service promotional angle will not be considered. For more information, visit http://www.buildexvancouver.com/index.htm.

Final Review of National Construction Code Changes

The Building and Safety Policy Branch invites you to take part in the final public reviews of proposed changes to the model 2005 National Construction Codes. The proposed technical changes cover four main topics (care occupancies, climbable guards, protection against falls from residential occupancy windows, and radon), plus updates to the tables of documents currently referenced in the codes as well as seismic data and localities in Appendix C of the NBC. The online review, hosted by the Canadian Commission on Building and Fire Codes, can be accessed at www.nationalcodes.ca. The opportunity to comment will be available from September 1 until October 30, 2009. As these codes are used as models for the British Columbia Codes, all interested parties in B.C. are encouraged to participate in the public review process. It is anticipated that changes reflected in the 2010 National Codes will be included in the next editions of the British Columbia Codes, scheduled for release in 2011.

UBC Survey of Architects

The University of British Columbia is investigating how sustainability is influencing material selection for green buildings. AIBC members are invited to take part in an online research survey in order to gather firsthand feedback from practicing architects across the country. The 30-question survey (10 to 20 minutes) will explore on how architects select materials for green building design. In appreciation for sharing their professional knowledge and experience, participants will receive a copy of the published study results. All responses will be kept anonymous and strictly confidential. To access the survey, visit https://vp-nri.com/take?i=154089&h=0M7pShQyqCt5GvZFecQq1w. The survey will remain open until November 2, 2009. Your participation is truly appreciated.

IDIBC Fall Party

You are invited to attend the annual IDIBC fall party. This year’s event, with a “Red Dragon” theme, promises a fun evening of socializing enhanced by Asian fusion cuisine. The venue is District 319, a historic Asian movie theater that has been transformed into a unique event space. You are encouraged to don red and white attire in keeping with the theme. Guests receive a complimentary drink at entry, and a chance to win door prizes. Proceeds will support the Vancouver Food Bank Society. It all takes place on Thursday, October 15, 5:30 – 10:00 p.m. at District 319, 319 Main Street, Vancouver. Tickets are $35 for AIBC members. Space is limited to please r.s.v.p. early by visiting www.idibc.org. For more information, call (604) 298-5211.

Shulman Screening

As part of its upcoming Antimatter Film Festival, Victoria’s Deluge Gallery is pleased to present a screening of “Visual Acoustics: The Modernism of Julius Shulman”. This award-winning film celebrates the life and career of architectural photographer Julius Shulman, whose images brought modern architecture to the American mainstream. Shulman, who passed away this year, captured the work of nearly every modern and progressive architect since the 1930. His images epitomized the singular beauty of Southern California’s modernist movement and brought its iconic structures to the attention of the general public. This special showing takes place Thursday, October 15, 9:00 p.m. at the University of Victoria’s CineCentre. Tickets are $6 and will be available at the door 30 minutes prior to the screening. For more information on the film festival, visit http://www.antimatter.ws/home09.html.

H1N1 Information Campaign

Individuals and businesses are being encouraged to inform employees about the H1N1 flu virus, and to take steps to prevent its spread. Detailed information, as well as flyers and other resources, can be found online at www.gov.bc.ca/h1n1/. HealthLink BC is also providing a 24-hour information line (8-1-1). Additional resources include the HealthLink BC web site (http://www.healthlinkbc.ca/healthfiles/hfile108.stm), Vancouver Coastal Health (http://www.vch.ca/about_us/news/h1n1_flu_virus__human_swine_flu__information) and the World Health Organization (http://www.who.int/csr/disease/swineflu/en/).

OEIA Conference - Kelowna

The Okanagan Environmental Industry Alliance invites you to attend its second annual conference and exhibition. Titled “Solutions for Climate Prosperity”, the event will take a "how to" approach to green building and energy efficiency. This one-day conference will be of interest to architects, developers, engineers, realtors, urban planners, contractors, electricians, plumbers and representatives of construction firms. It takes place Tuesday, October 20, 2009, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Kelowna’s Rotary Centre for the Arts. The conference fee is $90; an early bird rate of $80 is available until October 2. For more information, visit https://sustainea.yourmembership.com/events/event_details.asp?id=67956 or contact Christina Elliot at christina@tigressventures.ca.

China Engineering & Technology Expo

The China Engineering & Technology Expo takes place October 19 - 21 at the Vancouver Convention Centre. Hosted by the Ministry of Commerce of the People’s Republic of China and co-organized by the British Columbia Ministry of Small Business, Technology and Economic Development, this event is designed to promote economic cooperation and trade between China and Canada. The three-day expo will showcase 36 Chinese companies in the construction, engineering and machinery manufacturing sectors. The central theme of this expo is engineering and technology. It is also meant to foster overseas investment, build partnerships and develop economic and technological cooperation. It will be of particular interest to B.C. companies seeking business development and investment opportunities with Chinese partners, or simply wanting to find out more about the Chinese market. Attendees will discover the latest innovations and emerging business development opportunities in one of the largest markets in Asia. The expo is open from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. daily, and admission is free.

Change of Venue: Towns of Tomorrow

Simon Fraser University City Program and the Heritage Branch, Ministry of Tourism, Culture and the Arts invite you to attend Towns for Tomorrow — Urban Revitalization for Sustainable Growth. Sustainability has three pillars — environmental, economic and social — and a good heritage strategy supports each of them. This event explores how the revitalization of our existing built environment can help to achieve smart growth, conserve energy and resources, and add to the cultural and economic health of a community. Speakers and workshops will illustrate how the revitalization of “old towns” is helping to achieve sustainable communities. Speakers include: Steve Barber, Heritage Planner - Planning and Development Department, City of Victoria; Liz Dunn, Consulting Director – Perservation Green Lab, National Trust for Historic Preservation; Shana Johnstone, Manager - Smart Growth on the Ground (SGOG), Smart Growth BC; John Knott, President and co-founder - Noisette Company; and Richard Linzey, Acting Manager- Heritage Programs, Heritage Branch, Ministry of Tourism, Culture and the Arts. Note: this is a shoulder event to the Gaining Ground/Resilient Cities conference on October 20–22. It takes place Monday, October 19, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Note: the venue has been changed to SFU Harbour Centre, 515 Hastings Street, Vancouver. Admission is $175. To register, go to http://www.sfu.ca/city/course9popup.htm. Additional information and updates can be found at www.sfu.ca/city.

Gaining Ground: Resilient Cities Conference

AIBC members are invited to take part in Resilient Cities: Urban Strategies for Transition Times, an upcoming Gaining Ground conference being held in association with Smart Growth BC and in collaboration with the Canadian Society for Ecological Economics. It happens October 20-22, 2009 at the Vancouver Convention Centre. With North American cities facing transformational challenges in sustainability, economy, and urban management, they are scrambling to comprehend and manage the shift toward ecological practices and greater resilience. Sustainability imperatives, the call for climate action, the prospect of a quickly shifting energy future, pressure for new approaches in almost every urban system, and the shock of the economic downturn are all part of the equation. This conference will explore strategies to make cities more robust, and will enable participants to advance their thinking on three key subjects:

innovation in sustainability governance and best current practices for managing sustainable urban systems;
capturing opportunities in the green economy; and
strategies for building widespread sustainability collaborations that engage the community level.

For more information, please visit www.gaininggroundsummit.com.

Building Beauty: Architecture Films at VIFF

This year’s Vancouver international Film Festival, October 1-16, features several films about architects and architecture, including:

Infinite Space: The Architecture of John Lautner
Director Murray Grigor ably and captures John Lautner's revolutionary style, aimed at creating “timeless, free, joyous spaces for all activities in life."
Sunday, October 4, 1:45 p.m., Vancity

Learning from Light: The Vision of I.M. Pei
Bo Landin and Sterling van Wagenen's film chronicles I.M. Pei as he works on the new Museum of Islamic Art in Doha.
Friday, October 16, 11:20 a.m., Granville 7

International Premiere: The New Rijksmuseum
The fascinating process behind the extensive ongoing renovation of Holland's most famous museum serves as the subject of Oeke Hoogendijk's years-in-the-making documentary. The people behind the scenes, the passion for art, the vanitas, the bureaucratic nightmares and delays,...they make for compelling and sadly amusing viewing.
Thursday, October 1, 2:50 p.m., Granville 7
Wednesday, October 7, 6:45 p.m., Granville 7
Sunday, October 11, 1:50 p.m., Granville 7

Two Projects by Frederick Kiesler
Heinz Emigholz's lastest film in the Photography and Beyond series presents two works by the iconoclastic Austrian-born Kiesler, and we, too, cannot help but compare: the model of the Endless House and the Shrine of the Book in Jerusalem.
Followed by
In Comparison
Harun Farocki's impeccably edited, deceptively contemplative documentary on labour focuses on the production of bricks in its many contexts, from the collective efforts of a community building a clinic in Burkina Faso to industrial production lines in various European countries.
Monday, October 12, 7:00 p.m., Vancity
Wednesday, October 14, 4:30 p.m., Vancit

Most festival films are unclassified and thus require VIFF membership ($2 at point of purchase) for admission. Advance tickets can be purchased up until 7 p.m. the day before the screening you want to attend. For details, including online purchases and box office locations, visit http://www.viff.org/home.html.

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/dialogues/Pages/default.aspx.

Sustainability Community Breakfasts
Topic: Exploring Rail Transportation
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
7:30 a.m.– 9:00 a.m.
British Columbia Institute of Technology Downtown Vancouver Campus, 555 Seymour Street

How has rail technology evolved over the past 100 years? How significant is rail in sustainable transportation plans? Could streetcars and trains provide a sustainable transportation solution for communities in Metro Vancouver? Join in exploring these questions, learn how rail is influencing sustainable transit plans in Chicago, Toronto and cities in Europe, and hear about “The Olympic Line - Vancouver's 2010 Streetcar”, a sustainable transportation demonstration project that will operate from January 21 to March 21, 2010. Featured speakers include: Dale Bracewell, Director, Olympic Transportation- City of Vancouver; Steve Hall, Western Canada General Manager- Bombardier Transportation; and Michael Shiffer, Vice President, Planning – TransLink. This session will also include a special opening presentation on the Metro Vancouver 2010 Budget Consultation. To register, go to http://apps2.metrovancouver.org/sustainability/Smailing_list/EventRegistration.asp?EventID=33.

Journeys to the East: Arthur Erickson and Japan

The Arthur Erickson Conservancy presents an illustrated lecture by Professor Michelangelo Sabatino, who, in the summer of 2009, retraced Erickson’s first journey to Japan in 1961. Sabatino, a professor at the Gerald D. Hines College of Architecture, University of Houston, revisited the sites Erickson mentioned in his seminal 1960s articles in Canadian Architect. For this lecture, he will discuss the effect Erickson’s journeys to Japan had on his work, including the Osaka Pavilion for Expo ’70. This illustrated presentation will be followed by a question-and-answer discussion and a reception. It takes place at on Wednesday, November 25, 2009, 7:00 p.m. at the Vancity Theatre + Atrium, Vancouver International Film Centre, 1181 Seymour Street, Vancouver. For more information, please contact Cheryl Cooper at info@arthurericksonconservancy.com.

Old Hastings Mill Store Fundraiser

The Old Hastings Mill Store Museum presents Ivan Sayers “The Crazy Years: 1919 to 1929 Fashion Show”. Proceeds from this event, hosted by the Native Daughters of British Columbia Post #1, will go towards the preservation of Vancouver’s oldest building. The Old Hastings Mill Store, built in 1865, is the last surviving building from the 1886 fire that destroyed the city. This fundraiser takes place Saturday, October 17, 200, 2:00 pm at the Old Mill Store, 1575 Alma Street, Vancouver. There will also be refreshments and a silent auction. Tickets are $19. Reserve by e-mail (Hastings.Mill@gmail.com) or phone (604-725-5142).

Governor General's Medals

The Royal Architectural Institute of Canada and the Canada Council for the Arts are pleased to invite architects to participate in the competition for the 2010 Governor General's Medals in Architecture. The objective of this awards program is to recognize and celebrate outstanding design in recently completed built projects by Canadian architects. It continues a tradition initiated by the Massey Medals in 1950, providing an important source of understanding of the nature of Canadian architecture and the regional, cultural and historic forces expressed in the built environment. As many as 12 medals will be awarded this year. Eligibility is limited to projects built in and outside of Canada, completed between January 1, 2003 and September 1, 2009 and for which licensed/registered architects who are Canadian citizens or permanent residents of Canada were the lead design architects. Projects having received a Governor General’s Award in Architecture in a previous competition, or with involvement of a member of the RAIC staff, RAIC board or Canada Council for the Arts staff are not eligible. Winners will be selected by a peer assessment committee. The primary criterion will be the architectural artistic merit of the design, including such elements as conceptual clarity, site compatibility, detailing, innovation and uniqueness, and sustainable design. The deadline for submissions is November 19, 2009. Submission details are available online at http://www.raic.org/honours_and_awards/awards_gg_medals/2010call/gg-submission_e.htm. You can also visit the RAIC website at www.raic.org.

IHC2010

Registrations and abstracts are now being accepted for the International Housing Conference 2010, taking place in Singapore from January 26-20. 2010. This event, organized by Singapore’s Housing and Development Board with a theme of “Sustainable Housing: Charting New Frontiers”, will bring together eminent experts, leaders and professionals to share their experience, perspectives and vision on the subject of sustainable development with a focus on housing. For more information on the conference program and topics, visit the website at http://www.internationalhousingconference.com/. To register, go to http://www.internationalhousingconference.com/online.html. An early bird rate is in place until November 30.

Going For Gold: 10th Annual Canadian Brownfields Conference

The 10th Annual Canadian Brownfields Conference is coming to Vancouver this fall from October 26 – 28 at the Westin Bayshore Hotel. Join delegates for Canada's premier national conference and trade show devoted to brownfields. Event attendees will explore such issues as:

The increasing business imperative to add value through incorporating sustainability into new development models;
Innovative financing strategies that are turning plans into reality;
Innovations in new clean technologies and green remediation methods; and
Labour force capacity, skills and training, and related liability issues.

The 2009 program also includes in-depth case studies, three specialized workshops, and tours of local brownfield sites including the Coal Harbour waterfront trail; Victoria’s Dockside Green; Pacific Place; and the Southeast False Creek Olympic Village. For more information, to register, or to exhibit, go to www.canadianbrownfields.ca or email brownfields@canurb.com.

Personal Information Protection Act Conference

The 4th Annual Personal Information Protection Act Conference, presented by the Privacy Commissioner of British Columbia and Alberta, is being held in Vancouver this fall. PIPA 2009 - Solving the Privacy Puzzle takes place October 14-16, 2009 at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Vancouver. This event offers case studies, plenary lectures, and expert-led sessions provided by organizations across British Columbia and Alberta. New this year are pre-conference workshops on "PIPA for Non-Profits", "What Every Privacy Professional Needs to Know About Electronic Record Keeping - eRM 101", "Privacy Officer Bootcamp" and "The ABC's of Access and Severing." For more information and to sign up, go to http://www.verney.ca/pipa2009/index.php.

Arthur Erickson’s Secret Garden Tours

The creative spirit of Arthur Erickson still resides in the unique, tranquil and secret garden behind a cedar fence on the Point Grey property where the world-renowned architect resided for more that half a century. The beautiful yet informal garden conveys Japanese and West Coast design influences with a large reflecting pond, typical of Erickson’s work. The Arthur Erickson House and Garden Foundation, a charitable non-profit society incorporated in 1993 to acquire the Erickson house and garden, is working with the City of Vancouver to acquire heritage designation and restoration, thereby protecting the property as a place of education and inspiration for future generations. To support this effort, the foundation is opening the garden for guided public tours at set times until October 29. Admission is $10, and advanced notice is required. For further information and tour reservations, please call (604) 738-4195 or e-mail aegarden@telus.net.

World Architecture Festival

This year’s World Architecture Festival takes place from November 4 - 6, 2009 in Barcelona. Submissions are now being accepted for its prestigious awards program. In addition to the Completed Buildings category, event organizers have added three new sections from which to choose: Future Projects, Interiors and Fit Out, and Structural Design. For more information and to enter, visit www.worldarchitecturefestival.com.

RMIT Conference

The Cultural Development Network and the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology University are pleased to present "ReGenerating Community: Arts, Community and Governance National Conference" this coming September in Melbourne, Australia. This international conference will discuss local governments responses to creating new models of civic engagement. Submissions for conference papers and presentation are now being accepted. Conference themes include:

addressing global issues locally through collaborations between artists, communities and local government;
the links between creative communities and civic engagement;
the ways creative processes can mobilize communities for positive social change; and
cultural citizenship and cultural rights, as an aspect of a broader human rights agenda.

For additional information including the Call for Presentations form, visit the conference web site at http://www.cdn-generations.net.au/conference.htm

IDIBC Awards of Excellence

Have you completed a fantastic project in the last couple of years? Are there any projects that were particularly challenging or gratifying? If so, please consider submitting to the 2009 IDIBC Awards of Excellence, an annual awards program that recognizes and celebrates excellence in interior design. It is open to projects completed between September 30, 2007 and September 30, 2009. Submissions must be registered by October 16, 2009, and received by October 30, 2009. Note: there have been some changes to the program. For detailed information, including the call for entries, project categories and submission kits, visit http://www.idibc.org/news/post/2009_idibc_awards/.

Sony World Photography Awards

Do you have a passion for architectural photography? The 2010 Sony World Photography Awards, one of the world’s largest photography competitions, invites you to give it your best shot. The competition includes an Architecture category for both professional and amateur photographers. In 2009, more than over 60,000 entrants from 139 different countries took part. The overall winner receives the L’Iris D’Or title as well as a $25,000 cash prize. The selection for Amateur Photographer of the Year earns a $5,000 cash prize. The 36 category finalists will have their photos included as part of the Sony World Photography Awards Global Tour throughout 2010 and 2011. The judging panel for the competition will be comprised of members of the World Photographic Academy. The competition is free to enters, and the closing date for submissions is December 4, 2009. For further information please visit www.worldphotographyawards.org.

Lee Kuan Yew World City Prize

The Lee Kuan Yew World City Prize is a biennial international award to recognise individuals and organizations who have made outstanding contributions to the creation of vibrant, liveable, and sustainable urban communities. Nominations are applicable for any individual or organization who have demonstrated a key leadership role in areas such as urban planning, policy and programming, and applied technology for urban solutions. The inaugural prize will be awarded in June 201, as part of the World Cities Summit 2010 in Singapore. For more information, please visit www.leekuanyewworldcityprize.com.sg.

Brick Design Competition

British Columbia architecture students are encouraged to participate in “Brick-stainable: Re-Thinking Brick”, an international design competition sponsored by Potomac Valley Brick. Current “green” and “living” building initiatives acknowledge the importance of integrated design solutions to achieve sustainability goals. This competition seeks to explore the potential of brick construction in the creation of an energy efficient building and challenges design teams to maximize the physical characteristics of this construction in the creation of integrated design solutions. The project involves creating a hypothetical guest house utilizing brick that is a model of energy efficiency. By exploring the thermal qualities of clay masonry construction, designers are asked to create a net-zero energy building utilizing this as a primary material. A reputable jury will select winners in two distinct award categories: Whole Building Design and Technical Design, with nearly $30,000 in prize money to be given out. The deadline for entries is October 30, 2009. For registration and details, including site description and drawing, visit the competition web site at www.brick-stainable.com.

Scroll of Honour for Oberlander

Former MAIBC Peter Oberlander FRAIC OC PhD LLD (Hon) has been selected to receive the 2009 UN-HABITAT Scroll of Honour. This international award acknowledges outstanding contributions towards human settlements development. Oberlander’s unanimous selection recognizes a lifetime of promoting the urban agenda around the world, including his founding role with UN-HABITAT, a program of the United Nations. He passed away on Saturday, December 27, 2008. The posthumous award will be presented as part of a global celebration on October 3 in Washington, D.C.

Future Social Winners

Future Social, a provincially-sponsored social housing ideas competition for students of the University of British Columbia’s School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture (SALA). Mary McNeil, MLA for Vancouver-False Creek, presented winners with their awards at a ceremony held at UBC. The judging panel chose a submission by student Matthew Beall from the 22 entries in the competition, earning him a $2,000. Judges looked for ideas that best address client needs, contribute to their well-being, and incorporate green technologies in the most innovative, client-centred way. His winning design incorporated light, fresh air, and spaciousness along with the need for efficient space usage. Second place went to a joint submission by students Daniel Irvine, Elizabeth Laing and Ariel Mieling, while third place honours were awarded to Emma Artis, Lauren Macaulay and Angelique Pilon.

New Principal for Cannon

Cannon Design has announced the addition of Principal Martin Gillatt RIBA to its Vancouver team. Gillatt will be responsible for design leadership, marketing and client development, and will play an active role in establishing strategic initiatives for its offices across Canada. Additionally, he will assist the firm in expanding its healthcare and general practice market areas.

Grudging Design Prizes

By Rob Roberts, National Post
Wednesday, September 23, 2009

It was a grumpy panel of jurors who picked this year's Toronto Urban Design Awards. The city-organized awards, announced at a gala on Monday night, largely favoured smaller projects over more prominent ones, and the jury's report spends almost as much time criticizing their choices as praising them. ''The quality of the submissions,'' the jurors say in their opening statement, ''suggests that there remains considerable room for improvement.'' More …

Forced Green Renos Could Make Living in Vancouver More Expensive
Plan put to council could add to soaring costs for Vancouver homeowners

By Lena Sin, The Province
September 27, 2009

Forcing Vancouver homeowners to do green upgrades as a condition of getting a home-renovation permit could backfire, critics caution. The idea was brought forward to city council Tuesday as a "priority action" by the Greenest City Action Team. More …

Drawing and Architecture

By James Wines, Blueprint
September 30, 2009

It may seem strange to champion hand drawing in 2009, especially in view of the universal triumph of digital graphics, when every progressive architect in the world seems obsessed with elevating computerised delineation to new heights of illustrative supremacy. At the same time, as the software revolution increasingly takes precedence, there appears to be a fresh incentive among many architectural students (actually, a kind of quiet revolution) based on a new-found desire to hone their manual skills and learn to draw in the old way. More …

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