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The Architectural Institute of British Columbia and Architecture Canada | RAIC invite submissions for presentations at the 2011 AIBC / Architecture Canada | RAIC Conference & Festival of Architecture, May 24 to 27, 2011 in Vancouver. More...
October 15, 2010
Attention all Firm Owners / Administrators: Firm Updates
The Architects Act and AIBC bylaws require every firm to file an annual update with the AIBC. A firm update notification (with information and instructions) was e-mailed to all firm administrators/owners earlier this week. Those firms for which we do not have an identified contact person and/or valid e-mail address will receive their information and instructions via regular mail shortly. Regardless of whether you receive your information by e-mail or a posted mail, you must log on to your on-line firm profile (http://aibc.memberpro.net) and complete the firm update process on or before November 1, 2010. Please direct any questions to Manager – Registration & Licensing Roisin O’Neill (roneill@aibc.ca).
ARE Preparation: Structures Seminar (Three-day)
Professor David Thaddeus AIA NCARB is coming to Vancouver to present his ARE Structures Seminar. This seminar offers three full days of workshops, mock exams and questions & answers that will focus on preparing Intern Architects for the Structural Systems division of the ARE 4.0. These workshops present techniques, strategies and skills that are invaluable to any IA preparing for these exams. The course will be held November 12-14 at the AIBC offices. Registration is open online. Please send any questions to the attention of AIBC Registration & Licensing Administration Assistant Emily Tyler by e-mail (etyler@aibc.ca) or phone (604) 683.8588 ext 324. The seminar fee includes the course workbook as well as morning and afternoon coffee/tea & snacks.Note: the deadline for registration is Friday, November 5, 2010.
2011 AIBC / Architecture Canada | RAIC Conference &
Festival of Architecture: Call for Presenters
The Architectural Institute of British Columbia and Architecture Canada | RAIC invite submissions for presentations at the 2011 AIBC / Architecture Canada | RAIC Conference & Festival of Architecture, May 24 to 27, 2011 in Vancouver. This year’s theme is “Architecture on the Edge˝ - a nod to architectural innovation and excellence on the West Coast. Presentations that address this theme are encouraged, along with those on other topics directly related to architecture and architectural practice. For more information and to submit a proposal, go to: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/Vancouver_2011_Call_for_Presenters. Related questions can be directed to Director of Professional Services Maura Gatensby MAIBC (mgatensby@aibc.ca).
The deadline for submissions is October 27, 2010.
Save the Date:
2011 AIBC / Architecture Canada | RAIC Conference& Festival of Architecture
May 24 – 27, 2011
Vancouver Convention Centre
Save the date for next year’s AIBC Annual Conference, held in conjunction with Architecture Canada’s annual Festival of Architecture. Over four days, this event will bring together architects and allied professionals from across the province and around the country. The conference / festival theme, Architecture on the Edge, acknowledges the many ways in which west coast architects continue to push the boundaries in such areas as form and design, sustainability, community development and social awareness. Further information will be posted beginning this Fall; please check back regularly: www.aibc.ca.
Pram in the Hall
The latest instalment of Pram in the Hall interviews is now available on the AIBC web site. The Pram in the Hall series offers personal perspectives on the challenges faced by architects in combining work life with parenting. More...
Mentor Roll Call
The AIBC is compiling a list of members how are interested and available to act as mentors for new Intern Architects and foreign-trained architects. This is an opportunity to serve as a professional resource and role model for future architects while enhancing your connection with the AIBC’s Intern Architect Program. Learning works both ways; as mentor to an IA, you are also eligible one self-reported, non-core learning unit per IA, per year under the Professional Service category. Please submit a registration form if you are interested in adding your name to the mentor roster. Your information will be included on a list and made available to interested IAs and foreign-trained architects. Should you change your mind, you may contact the AIBC at any time and have your name removed from the roster. For more information, contact Registration and Licensing Administration Assistant Emily Tyler at etyler@aibc.ca.
Bulletin 61 (Second Edition): Seal of an Architect
The August 2010 revision to AIBC Bulletin 61 is now published and in effect (click here). This substantive revision provides comprehensive, practical advice and interpretation regarding the use of the architect’s seal, including specifying which instruments of service must be sealed, such as development permit drawings. The revision replaces the first (1994) edition of AIBC Bulletin 61 and Directors Chair 004 - An Architect’s Seal: Its Care & Control. The architect’s seal is a solemn confirmation and representation to the public that the architect who applied it not only takes responsibility for the document, but that the document was prepared by that architect under his/her direct supervision and control. The use of the seal is governed by the Architects Act, as supplemented by AIBC Bylaw and AIBC Council rulings found in the Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct. For information and advice on the electronic seal option, consult AIBC Bulletin 60: Signature, Seal and Delivery of Electronic Documents. Feedback and questions are welcome to the attention of Professional Conduct Coordinator Gayle Roberts at groberts@aibc.ca.
2010/2011 AIBC Council Priorities and Working Groups
Following an extensive planning session, the newly-elected AIBC Council has identified four main initiatives for the coming year. Each is of significance to the future directions of the institute and the well-being of the profession. More...
Fine-tuning Your Practice: The Practice Consultation Service Answered your Questions at This Year’s Annual Conference
The AIBC Practice Consultation Service has proven to be a great success, providing feedback to firms of all ages and size with respect to their standard office practices and addressing questions relating to a variety of firm management topics. In kind, participating firms have provided their own valuable reflections on the process itself. The PCS has afforded them with a unique opportunity to step back and examine “the bigger picture”, and to ask more detailed questions relating to everyday practice management concerns.
At this year’s AIBC Annual Conference, the Practice Consultation Service Committee addressed a number of these questions in an open forum that promoted dialogue between Practice Consultants and fellow architects. Roundtable discussions offered the opportunity for attendees to share their own knowledge of design firm management relating to Digital Media & Information Management; Management of Projects (Process & Resources); and RFPs and Client/Consultant Agreements.
The feedback from the sessions has been overwhelmingly positive, with members citing it as an excellent opportunity to engage consultants directly as well as listen to the experiences of other fellow colleagues.
As a useful introduction to some of the topics that may be covered during a practice consultation, please take a look at the Practice Self-Assessment Rating Form available for download on the AIBC web site:
http://aibc.ca/member_resources/practice/pdf/4.1_PCS_PSARF.pdf
To learn more about the PCS or to schedule a practice consultation, please contact Director of Professional Services Maura Gatensby MAIBC by phone (604-683-8588; ext. 334) or e-mail (mgatesnby@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.
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 2010 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
Woodtone Seminar
This month's AIBC Vancouver Island Chapter meeting features a Woodtone seminar that will provide information about:
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Solutions through factory coating to achieve consistent quality and lower maintenance costs.
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Solutions to maximize the life span of exterior wood trim.
It takes place October 20 (12:00 noon to 1:00 p.m.) at the Ambrosia Conference and Event Centre, 638 Fisgard Street, Victoria, B.C. There is no charge for this event; however, you must confirm your attendance by October 18th to donwlovell@gmail.com.
1 Core LU
Construction Specifications Canada (CSC), Vancouver Chapter
Breakfast Meeting: Building Material Red List
The Red List for building materials is an idea that was introduced widely in 2006 through the Living Building Challenge building rating system. The Living Building Challenge standard surpasses the goals of the LEED rating system by striving for truly sustainable buildings, neighbourhoods and cities. A core element to the Living Building Challenge rating system is that building materials cannot be truly sustainable if they are toxic to human or environmental health at any point in their lifecycle. The Living Building Challenge identifies 14 chemicals or materials in the Red List that cannot be included in a Living Building. The Red List is challenging to many building product manufacturers and suppliers because it requires them to investigate their materials and supply chains closely and also be more transparent with their sourcing and manufacturing process. The introduction of the Red List also signals a new relationship between product suppliers, manufacturers, specifiers and purchasers as the lifecycle of building materials gets investigated more deeply. It takes place October 21, 2010 from 7:00 to 9:00 a.m. at the Sandman Hotel (180 West Georgia Street, Vancouver). The cost is $32.00 for pre-registered CSC members /Association Executive Directors and$48.00 for non-members (prices include the HST). For details, or to register, visit www.csc-vancouver.ca
1 Core LU
Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC)
Annual Housing Outlook Conference
This conference will feature housing experts who will discuss the key factors that impact housing supply and demand. Speakers will also offer up a 2011 forecast for the B.C. economy and Metro Vancouver markets while examining trends in new home, rental and resale markets that are influencing developers and consumers. Bob Rennie, a leader in the local real estate community, will share his insights into Vancouver's changing condominium market and the integration of sustainable building practices. Participants will learn the tools and resources available from the CMHC that help in building affordable housing. This one-day conference promises important business information to help stay abreast of housing trends and will help attnedees make knowledgeable business decisions for the upcoming year. It takes place Wednesday, November 10 at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Vancouver. Special group table rates are available. This event sells out every year so be sure to register early. Please visit www.cmhc.ca/conferenceregistration or call 1-800-668-2642.
3 Non-core LUs
Housing Outlook Conference – Victoria
Join CMHC in Victoria as housing experts present the housing and economic forecast that can inform your business strategy for 2011. CMHC representatives will examine the key factors that impact housing demand and supply; provide a forecast for the BC economy and Victoria CMA markets for 2011; and highlight the trends in new home, rental and resale markets that are influencing developers and consumers. Tony Gioventu, from the Condominium Home Owners’ Association, will examine how new and existing strata legislation impacts the housing industry as well as discuss the sustainability of condominiums. The conference also highlights the tools and resources available from the CMHC that help in building affordable housing. It takes place on Monday, November 22 at Victoria's Delta Ocean Pointe Resort and Spa. The cost is $85 plus HST. For more information, visit www.cmhc.ca/conferenceregistration or call 1-800-668-2642.
3 Non-core LUs
Professional Services Management Association
PSMA Vancouver Chapter invites you to a lunch seminar on October 21, 2010 to hear a presentation on issues related directly to your firm’s financial stability. Mike Berris, founding partner of the Vancouver based chartered accounting firm – Berris Mangan, will be providing his perspective on the current state of British Columbia’s economy. Mr. Berris’ firm has worked extensively with architect and engineering firms over the past 20 years – in good times and bad times so he fully understands the unique challenges that face our professional services industry. Topics included in the seminar include:
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How the current BC economy may impact architects and engineers over the next two to five years;
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How current conditions have affected the day to day operations of firms throughout the city;
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How well a managed business position themselves in an environment where there may be a prolonged stagnant market;
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Long-term strategies available to firms;
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An example of how personal and business goals must be aligned in order to ensure an adequate retirement and continuing business.
It takes place October 21 from 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Vancouver's Sutton Place Hotel, 845 Burrard Street. To register, click here.For more information, contact Shail Mahanti at (604) 687-1800.
2 Core LUs
SFU
City Program
Acting Local: Municipal Government Responses to Climate Change
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 the 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 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. Other subjects include providing core bylaw wording; identifying typical bylaw drafting and enforcement issues; and providing links to existing local government bylaws. It will also explore what other jurisdictions are doing, so that local government resources can focus on areas where they are uniquely positioned to achieve results. The course takes place Friday, October 22 from9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Ambrosia Conference and Event Centre, 638 Fisgard Street, Victoria. For more information or to register, please visit http://www.sfu.ca/city/course9popup.htm.
6 Non-core LUs
VIA Architecture Urban Design Lectures
Next Generation Urbanism
Recessions are deadly for urban development activity - but fertile times for re-thinking and re-positioning, for looking around and looking ahead. What are the new horizons for North American metros as we look to and beyond recovery? What urban design debates in the schools are informing the next generation? Ellen Dunham-Jones will draw on both her own research into retrofitting suburbia for a more sustainable future as well as the work of leading new urbanists, bankers, and policy makers to speculate on how shifting demographics, new technologies, economic and natural resource challenges are informing new directions in the design of cities. Ellen Dunham-Jones, Professor, School of Architecture, Georgia Institute of Technology. Professor Dunham-Jones is a Visiting Fellow in Urban Sustainable Development, supported by an endowment made possible by the Real Estate Foundation of British Columbia and Fraser Valley Real Estate Board. It takes place October 26 at 7:00 p.m. at SFU Harbour Centre, 515 West Hastings Street, Vancouver. Admission is free, but reservations are required. Reserve at www.sfu.ca/reserve2 Non-core LUs
Ellen Dunham-Jones: Retrofitting Suburbia
How can ghostboxes, dead malls, aging office parks, out-dated edge cities and blighted commercial strips be retrofitted into more sustainable places? Co-author of the award winning book, "Retrofitting Suburbia: Urban Design Solutions for Redesigning Suburbs", Ellen Dunham-Jones will explain the drivers behind successful built suburban retrofits in North America and illustrate the three principal strategies: re-inhabitation, redevelopment and re-greening. Ellen Dunham-Jones is a Visiting Fellow in Urban Sustainable Development, supported by an endowment made possible by the Real Estate Foundation of British Columbia and Fraser Valley Real Estate Board. It takes place October 28 at 7:00 p.m. at the SFU Surrey campus (250–13450 102 Avenue, Room 2600). Admission is free, but reservations are required. To register, go to: www.sfu.ca/reserve.
2 Non-core LUs
SFU and City of Surrey Transportation Lecture Program
This course provides a comprehensive introduction to transportation in Metro Vancouver with a particular focus on Surrey. Participants will learn about a wide range of transportation issues, from regional planning of development and land use through to the day-to-day operation and management of transportation systems. The Transportation Lecture Program, the first of its kind in B.C., is an opportunity to learn more about transportation and the role it plays in the shaping and development of a city. It will present a forum to discuss important regional and local transportation issues while providing representatives from the City of Surrey the chance to share their roles in transportation and related services as part of the larger transportation “jig-saw”. In turn, they will also have the opportunity to hear first-hand the issues and priorities that are important to local residents. Sessions take place October 6 to December 1, 2010. Wednesdays from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at SFU Surrey Campus (Surrey Central Mall). For more details or to register, please visit http://www.sfu.ca/city/course10popup.htm.
27 Non-core LUs
For a complete list of SFU City Program course offerings, please visit http://www.sfu.ca/city/courses.htm.
CWC/Wood WORKS!
Wood Design Luncheon Conferences: BC's Wood First Act - What it Means to You
This series of seminars, offered through the Canadian Wood Council and sponsored by Forestry Innovation Investment under the Wood WORKS! BC project, will provide essential information on the Wood First Act, among other wood-related topics. Learn about the rationale, the legislation, the implementation and the benefits for your community. These events include informative seminars on wood design and construction; the latest information about wood products; and
exhibits devoted to wood products. The following dates and locations are available:
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Kelowna: Wednesday, November 24
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Kamloops: Thursday, November 25
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Victoria: Tuesday, November 30
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Nanaimo: Wednesday, December 1
Free admission and complimentary luncheon is provided for all pre-registered guests. For details, or to register, visit www.wood-works.org or contact Lorna Malone at lmalone@wood-works.ca
3 Core LUs
Xero Flor Canada Ltd.
Green Roof Technology Workshop
Xero Flor, a recognized pioneer in the green roof industry, invites you to attend a one-day green roof technology workshop being held in Vancouver on Monday, November 29, 2010 at the Plaza 500 Hotel. Keynote presenter Karen Liu PhD, along with Chris Eichhorn ILD, Bob Thurston of Siplast and Sasha Aguilera from Xero Flor Canada, will cover all pertinent issues such as various green roof systems; benefits and scientific data; roofing assemblies; load capacity; fire and wind uplift considerations; LEED® credits; leak detection; and maintenance. The registration fee of $135 (HST included) covers meals, binder and certificate of attendance. Registration and breakfast starts at 8.30 a.m., and the workshop concludes at 4:00 p.m. To register online and for more information, please go to http://www.xeroflor.ca/workshops.html.
6 Core LUs
Cascadia Region Green Building Council
LEED® Canada Documentation
This one-day interactive workshop addresses the LEED® certification process and the tools in place to assist applicants in seeking CaGBC LEED® project certification for new construction. This workshop will address several of the more complex documentation requirements for the LEED® NC 1.0 + addendum as well as the following application guides:
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Multi-Unit Residential Buildings (MURB)
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Campus and Multiple Buildings (CMB)
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Core and Shell (CS)
Due to time constraints, not all documentation requirements will be discussed in detail. Please note that this workshop does not address the NC 2009 documentation process.
It takes place Thursday, October 28, 2010, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Granville Island Hotel, 1253 Johnston Street, Vancouver. For more information or to register, please visit http://cascadiagbc.org/events/2010/october/leed-canada-documentation-course-vancouver/view.
7 Core LUs
Transformational Lecture Series Featuring Sevag Pogharian
The Net Zero Energy Life in Canada
Montreal architect Sevag Pogharian is the principal and founder of Sevag Pogharian Design (SPD), a Montreal-based architectural and general contracting firm specializing in housing. Pogharian is also pushing the borders of net zero buildings by creating the Alstonvale Net Zero House, one of the winning projects in Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation’s EQuilibrium ™ Sustainable Housing Demonstration Initiative. The Alstonvale Net Zero Home strives to:
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generate all the energy required for the household’s domestic needs;
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generate all the energy required for the household’s local transportation needs; and
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integrate homescale agriculture in order to displace the industrial food system and enhance a household’s food energy balance.
Since its inception in 1990, SPD has evolved from being solely an architectural firm to a design/build firm bridging the domains of architecture and construction with the belief that being a builder makes for a better architect, and vice versa. This lecture will be held in both Kelowna and Vancouver.
Kelowna:
Wednesday, October 27, 2010, 5:30 - 7:00 p.m.
Rotary Centre for the Arts, Mary Irwin Theatre, 421 Cawston Avenue
For further information or to register, please visit http://cascadiagbc.org/events/2010/october/transformational-lecture-series-kelowna-featuring-sevag-pogharian/view.
Vancouver:
Thursday, October 28, 2010, 5:30 - 7:00 p.m.
Roundhouse Community Centre, 181 Roundhouse Mews
For further information or to register, please visit http://cascadiagbc.org/events/2010/october/transformational-lecture-series-featuring-sevag-pogharian-vancouver/view.
1.5 Non-core LUs
Terrazzo, Tile & Marble Association of Canada (TTMAC)
8th Annual 2010 Tech Expo
Join TTMAC for its annual exposition including educational seminars, tabletop displays and demonstrations. This year’s seminar topics include:
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Pools, Decks, and Porcelain Tile
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Terrazzo
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Specifications: Facts, Myths, and Tools
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TCNA LEED/Green Tile
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Spanish Slim Tile: New Technologies
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North American Tile: Designs and Trends
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Panel Discussion: Design, Function, and Economics
It takes place Friday, October 29, 2010 at Simon Fraser University Harbour Centre, 515 West Hastings Street, Vancouver. For details or to register, please click here.
Each one- hour seminar qualifies for 1 Core LU
MMPI
SusainaBUILD Conference 2010
Over the past few years, indoor air quality, mould and moisture problems related to building envelope and ventilation systems have gained a reputation within the construction, design and building management communities as often difficult and complicated issues. There has been a rapid adoption of green building certification systems for new and existing buildings that claim to protect occupant health while achieving climate change objectives. But are all green buildings healthy buildings? This one-day conference will seek to provide answers to this pressing issue by addressing the myths and misconceptions surrounding sustainable green buildings and health in the context of the building envelope and ventilation. It happens Tuesday, November 23, 2010 at the Hyatt Regency Vancouver, 655 Burrard Street. For details or to register, please visit http://www.sustainabuild.com/vancouver/.
Core and Non-core LUs available
Vancouver Heritage Foundation
Old School: Courses for Building Conservation
This fall, the Vancouver Heritage Foundation presents an educational series that explores the strong connection between working with existing buildings and being “green”. These courses explore how repairing, re-using and recycling buildings and their materials can be the least invasive strategies in relation to environmental impact. Participants will also learn what related resources are available in B.C. For more information including a course listings, dates and fees please visit http://www.vancouverheritagefoundation.org/oldschool.html.
Core LUs Available.
Lighthouse Sustainable Building Centre
RETScreen Clean Energy Project Analysis Software Workshop
October 21-22 9.00AM – 5.00PM
Instructor: Doug Horn, Asct CEA LEED AP, Principle, Efficient Resource Solutions
This two-day course provides intermediate training for RETScreen, a software program for clean-energy project analysis. Intended for professionals and university students, this course will help participants to better analyze the technical and financial viability of renewable-energy and energy-efficient technologies. Modules include energy efficiency, renewable energy, and whole building in-depth analysis. Participants will acquire practical project experience through modeling and case studies, and take part in hands-on exercises. No prior experience with RETScreen software is required. Register online at http://retscreenoct21-22.eventbrite.com/ or contact Helen Carruthers at (604) 909-9560 or helenc@sustainablebuildingcentre.com to pay by cash or cheque.
13 Core LUs
The Power Smart Forum is BC’s leading energy conservation conference, attracting delegates, speakers and industry experts from across North America. This year, both the 2010 Power Smart Excellence Awards & Forum take place from October 25 – 27 at the award-winning Vancouver Convention Centre. The Excellence Awards reception and dinner will take place on the evening of October 25, 2010 with the Forum plenary, breakout and workshop sessions taking place October 25 – 27, 2010. To view the complete program, please visit http://wwe12.bchydro.com/businessevents/forum/program/ and to register, go to http://wwe12.bchydro.com/businessevents/forum/registration/.
Core and Non-core LUs available
IMAGINiT Technologies
Revit Architecture 2011 BIM Management
Revit Architecture is a powerful Building Information Modeling (BIM) program
that supports the ability to coordinate, update, and share design data
with team members throughout the design, construction, and management
phases. The objective of the Revit Architecture 2011 BIM Management course
is to enable students who have worked with Revit to expand their knowledge
in setting up office standards. Specific topics include setting up templates
with annotation styles, preset views, sheets and schedules, as well as
custom element types and families. By creating standard templates and
custom elements, a key component in the BIM process is to establish a
company foundation for different types of projects. Doing so ensures
that new projects flow smoothly and efficiently. The length of this training
session is one day. Please contact Kam Seignarack of IMAGINiT Technologies
for more information at 604-207-2114 or by e-mail kseignarack@rand.com.
6.5 Core LUs
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.
Upcoming Exhibit: BCIT Architectural Science Degree
2010 Graduating Projects
November 2010
AIBC Gallery: #100 – 440 Cambie Street, Vancouver
Make plans to attend the annual grad show for the British Columbia Institute of Technology’s Bachelor of Technology in Architectural Science program. This four-year baccalaureate degree program provides the architectural and engineering communities with graduates while also allowing students to ladder to a professional degree such as a Master of Architecture. This year’s graduating projects include Aural SFU (a music school); Centre for Ceramics; and a Community College for White Rock. For further information about the exhibit or program, contact Program Head Peter Levar MAIBC MRAIC at plevar@bcit.ca.
Current Exhibit: Twenty + Change
Featuring Emerging Canadian Design Practices
Until October 29, 2010
AIBC Gallery: #100 – 440 Cambie Street, Vancouver
Twenty + Change: Emerging Canadian Design Practices features twenty-one emerging firms from across Canada working in architecture, landscape architecture and urban design. These projects rethink urban infrastructure, propose new models for public space and housing, and examine the unique relationship between single-family homes and their landscapes. Featured design practices include 5468796 Architecture Inc., AGATHOM Co., Altius Architecture Inc., Campos Leckie, D’Arcy Jones Design Inc., Dubbeldam Design Architects, Gow Hastings Architects Inc., Lapointe Architects, Lateral Office, Marko Simcic Architect, mcfarlane | green | biggar Architecture + Design, _naturehumaine (architecture+design), NIPpaysage, North Design Office, Paul Raff Studio, RVTR, spmb, Susan Fitzgerald Architecture, The Acre Collective, Urban Republic arts society / ph5 architecture Inc. Design firms were selected by a curatorial team consisting of Joost Bakker, Ian Chodikoff, Anne Cormier, Christine Macy and Chris Pommer.
Pre-season Lift Tickets
This year, Club AIBC offers a range of discounted prices on pre-season lift tickets and rentals. Included in the offerings are:
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Whistler Blackcomb: Save 25% on lift tickets and up to 47% on rentals
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Sun Peaks Resort: Save 15% on lift tickets
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Silver Star Resort: Save 15% on lift tickets
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Big White Ski Resort: Save 15% on lift tickets.
Order by November 19 to take advantage of these offers. For more information on this and other Club AIBC offerings, please visit http://www.aibc.intrd.com.
National Energy Code Review
The Province of British Columbia and the Canadian Commission on Building and Fire Codes (CCBFC) invite you to participate in a public review of proposed changes to the 2011 National Energy Code of Canada for Buildings (NECB). This public review, one of the main steps in the process for developing model national code documents, provides a nation-wide forum for comment on the changes proposed. The 2011 NECB is a model code developed by the CCBFC in partnership with the provinces/ territories and the National Research Council of Canada. B.C. is considering the adoption of this model code into provincial building regulations. This online review, which takes place from October 4 to November 26, 2010, welcomes comments on a new objective, new functional statements, and proposed technical changes. To participate, visit the national codes website at http://www.nationalcodes.ca/eng/public_review/2010/introduction.shtml.
Equestrian Facilities Expertise Wanted
Equine Sports Magazine is looking to connect with B.C. architects and architectural firms that have experience in designing and/or planning equestrian centres and other horse-based facilities (e.g. stables, race tracks, etc.). If you have such expertise, please send an e-mail to communications@aibc.ca along with a brief overview of related project history.
Azure Promotion
This fall, Azure magazine offers special print & digital package promotions to AIBC registrants. Receive a year of Azure magazine (eight print issues) for $20.00 or receive the print & digital edition for $30.00. To sign up, click here.
2012 Venice Biennale in Architecture
The Canada Council for the Arts is now accepting submissions proposing the Canadian representation at the 2012 Venice Biennale in Architecture. The proposed presentation should communicate excellence, innovation, and currency in contemporary Canadian architecture including buildings, landscapes and places, or in works of critical and (or) design research on architecture, landscape architecture or the urban environment. The successful applicant will have responsibilities in all aspects of the Canadian presentation, including:
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conception, design and production of the exhibition;
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shipping, insurance, installation and dismantling of the exhibition;
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opening, closing, operation and staffing of the Canada Pavilion;
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coordination with the National Gallery of Canada, the administration of the Venice Biennale and the Canadian Embassy in Italy;
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promotion and media relations; and
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opening ceremonies
The selected applicant will be responsible for delivering the proposed project, without substantial alteration, while assuming responsibility for expenses incurred by the project beyond the envelope provided by the Canada Council. Note: a new structure is being developed to assist, and potentially take on some of the responsibilities currently assigned to the successful applicant. However, the nature and extent of this structure will only be known at a later date. The selected team may be invited to take part in the conception and implementation of this structure.
The nominal applicant must be an incorporated Canadian organization, institution, or registered business, and the project team must include professional expertise and experience in contemporary Canadian architecture. Submissions will be assessed by a committee composed of experienced professionals chosen for their specialized knowledge in contemporary Canadian architecture, landscape architecture, the urban environment, and public exhibitions. Selection will be made according to the following criteria:
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the architectural merit of the works to be represented;
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the capacity of the project to capture the attention of visitors, convey the presentation’s key ideas and promote contemporary Canadian works of architecture to a broad and diverse public;
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the feasibility of the project, including the likelihood that the proposal will be realized in its integrity, with a special focus on anticipated costs and realism of fundraising expectations; and
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the demonstrated capacity of the applicant to complete projects of this nature in an expedient, responsible, and professional manner.
Interested parties are invited to contact the Program Officer Brigitte Desrochers (e-mail: brigitte.desrochers@canadacouncil.ca; phone: 1-800-263-5588) to receive an information package and discuss the specific challenges of this event. The deadline for submissions is December 6, 2010.
Stirling Lecture Prize Winner
The Canadian Centre for Architecture, in collaboration with the Cities Programme of the London School of Economics and Political Science, has announced Professor Gerald Frug as the recipient of the Stirling Lecture Prize. Professor Frug is a Professor of Law at Harvard Law School and a leading expert on the legal structure of urban governance in the United States. He was chosen for his project entitled “The Architecture of Governance”, which will analyze problems facing the organization of cities around the world and will attempt to describe the design of the governance system in a way that makes it recognizable to architects and other designers. His emphasis on design will bring a familiar architectural focus to a different kind of structure. The bi-annual James Stirling Memorial Lectures on the City competition is a forum for the advancement of new critical perspectives on the role of urban design and urban architecture in the development of cities worldwide. This year’s jury decided unanimously to award Professor Frug on the basis of the excellence of his research and writings on urban governance and the relevance of his proposed lecture to the current debate on the future of the city in the 21st Century. He will be speaking in Montreal in October and London, England later in the fall. Details can be found at www.cca.qc.ca/stirling.
Prince Rupert Architecture
The City of Prince Rupert’s Heritage Advisory Committee has published Heritage Walking Tours, a guide book for walking tours through the northern community. The project, which came about largely through the diligence of Alora Griffin MAIBC MRAIC LEED AP, profiles various heritage buildings in celebration of the city’s 100th anniversary. The 64-page book includes images and overviews that touch upon the wide range of architectural styles found in Prince Rupert. The cost is $15, with proceeds going towards the restoration of the Pillsbury House, the first residence built in Prince. For more information or to purchase a copy, contact Alora at architect@citytel.net.
BC Building Code: Important Changes to Letters of Assurance
The BC Building Code 2006 has been amended to clarify the roles and accountabilities of registered professionals who sign letters of assurance. These changes, referred to as Revision 10, are effective September 1, 2010. Members are strongly advised to carefully review these code changes, the newly revised Guide to Letters of Assurance in the BC Building Code 2006 and the AIBC's newly-issued Practice Note 16: Professional Design and Field Review by Supporting Registered Professionals before issuing any letters of assurance. Maura Gatensby MAIBC |
NOTE: A new dynamic PDF of AIBC Practice Note 16 is now available on the AIBC web site. Click here. |
Green Dream Home Demonstration
The Green Dream Home, an energy-efficient and environmentally-friendly home in Kamloops, has reached the demonstration phase. The project is the first of two Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation EQuilibrium™ Housing Initiative demonstration homes in B.C. to be completed and opened for public tours, and the eighth to open across Canada. The Kamloops home, which combines state-of-the-art energy-efficient design and construction techniques with renewable energy production, was designed by Dale Parkes MAIBC and built by Canadian Home Builders’ Association Central Interior and Thompson Rivers University as part of an initiative to encourage builders and developers to build the next generation of sustainable housing. For more information, visit http://www.greendreamhome.ca/default.htm.
CCDC Seminars
This November, the Canadian Construction Documents Committee will be hosting a series of seminars pertaining to the release of its new new contract forms. CCDC members will explain the key provisions and philosophies behind these contract forms. Topics will include the schedule of services that are considered necessary for Construction Manager projects; important considerations that apply if a Construction Manager is required to perform part or all construction work; construction estimates; administration of trade contracts; and insurance requirements. This is an opportunity to learn directly from the authors of these new contract forms. The Vancouver seminar takes place November 2 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Speakers include Pierre Gallant, Terry Brown and Mark Mulholland. For more information and to register, click here: http://www.ccdc.org/events/.
Pacific Institute for Climate Solutions
The Pacific Institute for Climate Solutions, Simon Fraser University and the University of British Columbia invite you to a free public lecture entitled "Threatening Seas: Sea-Level Rise, Coastal Flooding and Erosion." Presenters include Dr. John Clague and Dr. Hadi Dowlatabadi. This lecture will include an overview of sea-level rising, coastal flooding and erosion. It takes place Wednesday, October 27 from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the SFU Harbour Centre's Segal Centre Rooms (515 West Hastings Street, Vancouver). Registration is encouraged but not required. To register, go to: www.picspubliclecture.eventbrite.com. A live web stream will also be available at: www.pics.uvic.ca/events.php.
SFU Cultural Research Salon
The Centre for Policy Studies on Culture and Communities at Simon
Fraser University invites you to "Designing Cultural Regions:
Experiences from Northern Italy and Lessons for Canada", a cultural
research salon taking place Friday, October 22, 2010 at SFU Harbour
Centre. It will feature architect Isabella Bergamini, a researcher
with D.O.M.In.U.S. and doctoral student at the Polytecnic of Milan.
Elvy del Bianco of Vancity, a collaborator with Pier Luigi Sacco, Italy, will be the discussant. This presentation will examine how the slow food movement, organic
agriculture, heritage, arts and design sectors might join in
articulating a distinctive regional cultural development strategy for
metropolitan Vancouver. It will also touch upon experiences from
Northern Italy with lessons for Canada. Bergamini's recent research
into the B.C. communities of Duncan and Salt Spring Island will enable
her to draw lessons for alternative strategies for cultural
development that are different from typical Anglo-American ways of
thinking about the creative economy. Anyone interested in urban and
cultural issues such as sustainability, infrastructure, creativity and
work is welcome to attend this series of informative networking
salons. For more information, please visit
www.cultureandcommunities.ca. SFU Harbour Centre is located at 515
West Hastings in Vancouver. This event will take place in room HC 2270 from 4:30 to 6.30 p.m.
Youth Gearing Up – Architecture
Designed for secondary students, this unique introductory architecture program at West Vancouver Museum provides insight and understanding of the art and practice of architecture. Taught in collaboration with professional architects, the eight-session series exposes students to the basic skills leading to the design and presentation of a small building project. It runs from October 16 to December 4, 2010. register online or by phone (604-925-7270). For more information about this program, visit the WVM website.
Some Powers of Ten
The 221A Artist Run Centre is pleased to present Some Powers of Ten. Drawing from the 1968 Eames film “Powers of Ten”, this exhibition addresses the multiple and nested scales at which we perceive and interact with the built environment. Co-opting the language of architecture, construction and cartography, five emerging artists and designers negotiate the representation of an urban context, exposing the ways in which perception is augmented by zooming in or out. Curated by Laura Kozak, it features work by Sarah Hay, Josh Jordan, Dallas Spiller and Ellen Ziegler. There will be an opening reception on Friday, October 15 starting at 8:00 p.m. The exhibition will run from October 16 to November 14, 2010. The 221A Artist Run Centre is located at 221 East Georgia Street, Vancouver.
Sustainable Region Initiative
The Future of the Region Sustainability Dialogues and Sustainability Community Breakfasts are outreach components of Metro Vancouver’s Sustainable Region Initiative (SRI). They involve a series of high-profile debates and discussions intended to help decision makers shape the future of the region by presenting a range of views and stimulating fresh thought on regional issues such as housing, industry, labour and immigration, drugs and crime, regional economy, transportation, energy and agriculture. For more information, visit: http://www.metrovancouver.org/region/breakfasts/Pages/default.aspx.
SALA / SCARP Design Team Announcement
The University of British Columbia’s School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture and School of Community and Regional Planning will be hosting a public reception to introduce the design team selected to create a new facility for the two schools. The reception takes place public at the Museum of Vancouver, 1100 Chestnut Street, on Wednesday, October 20, 2010, 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. The proposed new facility will house both SALA and SCARP in one location on the UBC Vancouver (Point Grey) campus. The estimated $26 million venue will support integrated education and research in planning and design. The creation of a state-of-the-art sustainable building will provide a visible demonstration of the very best in design excellence and environmentally responsible practice. The reception will also be an opportunity for the School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture will also introduce its new director, Professor Leslie Van Duzer. All members of the design and planning community, alumni and the general public are invited to join in celebrating these exciting milestones for the architecture, landscape architecture and planning community.
World Expo Presentation
On Wednesday, October 20, the Themed Attraction Association of Canada will present author and World Expo expert Gordon Linden AIA AICP. Mr. Linden will explore facets of World Expo planning and execution principles gained over his four decades of experience, and highlight opportunities for architects, designers, planners and builders. The presentation will also touch upon the current Shanghai 2010 event as well as Edmonton's bid for Expo 2017. It takes place from 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. at the Creekside Community Centre, 1 Athletes Way, Vancouver. Tickets are $52 ($42 for TAA members, associate members and spouses) and include a reception and no-host bar. Click here to access the registration form.
Preserving Modern Architecture
Architects, engineers, urban planners, landscape architects, designers, historians and others involved with the built environment are invited to attend a national conference on heritage preservation from October 14-17, 2010 at the Université du Québec à Montréal. Titled “Preserving Modern Architecture in Quebec, Canada and Elsewhere: Heritage Challenges and the Mobilization of Knowledge”, the goal of this conference is to provide an update on the conservation of the modern built heritage in Quebec and the rest of Canada, a heritage characterized by its abundance, unfamiliarity, fragility, and obsolescence. The patrimonialization of a built environment born of the modernist values of newness and universalism is no easy task, given its often negative associations with traditions and heritage preservation measured against the yardsticks of identity, and with the goals of sustainable development, one of the central societal challenges of this century. This event will delve deeper into the theoretical, methodological, and technical problems and the cultural and political issues raised by modern heritage conservation by focusing on two themes: the heritage challenges posed by modern buildings, civil engineering works, urban ensembles, and landscapes; and the mobilization of knowledge. For more information, please visit http://canada.icomos.org/documents/CallForPapers_EN.pdf.
Building SustainABLE Communities Conference
The Building SustainABLE Communities Conference, hosted by The Fresh Outlook Foundation, takes place at the Delta Grand Resort & Conference Centre in Kelowna from November 15 to 18, 2010. The Fresh Outlook Foundation is a non-profit organization that applies community-based social marketing (CBSM) strategies to encourage sustainable behaviour. With more than 100 speakers, this year’s conference provides a wide range of topics in Sustainability Planning, Pollution Prevention & Mitigation, Green Economic Development, and Community Sustainability. The program has recently been expanded and Speakers' Bios & Abstracts are now available online. For more information, including program and registration details, please visit www.freshoutlookfoundation.org.
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.
2011 Lulu Awards
The City of Richmond is now taking submissions for its annual Urban Design Award Program, known as the Lulu Awards. This program is intended to recognize, celebrate and inspire excellence in urban design in the city of Richmond. This year’s jury includes James Cheng MAIBC; Joe Erceg, Richmond’s General Manager of Planning & Development; Brian Jackson, Richmond’s Director of Development; Don Vaughan ASLA; and Jay Wollenberg CIP. The deadline for submissions is November 15, 2010. For detailed information and to enter, visit www.richmond.ca.
BC Electrical Association Awards
The BC Electrical Association invites nominations for its Project Excellence program. The purpose of this award is to recognize projects that have demonstrated design and/or construction excellence, energy efficient buildings, or new uses of technology. It is not intended that the project size (financial or dimensional) be a significant criteria for selection of the award winner. The governing criteria for award selection should emphasize design excellence and innovation as well as innovative techniques for the project. Team submissions are encouraged. To download the nomination form, click here. Nomination forms must be received by the BCEA no later than October 15, 2010.
2011 Architecture Canada Award Submissions
Architecture Canada is now accepting submissions for its 2011 Awards of Excellence as well as the annual Governor General's Medals in Architecture, Architectural Firm Award, Young Architect Award and Prix du XXE siècle. Under the Awards of Excellence Program, awards are given every two years in the categories of Advocate for Architecture, Allied Arts Medal, Green Building, and Innovation in Architecture. For detailed information on the various award categories and submission process, please visit www.raic.org. The deadline for submissions to the Awards of Excellence Program is December 9, 2010. The deadline for the other 2011 awards is January 13, 2011.
Call for Nominations:
UBC Margolese National Design for
Living Prize
The University of British Columbia Faculty of Applied Science is proud to announce the inaugural call for nominations for the UBC Margolese National Design for Living Prize. The $50,000 prize will be awarded annually to a Canadian who has made outstanding contributions to the development or improvement of living environments for Canadians from all economic classes. You are invited to nominate your most distinguished and accomplished colleagues. The Faculty of Applied Science is confirming a prestigious committee of nationally and internationally recognized experts from academia and the design profession who will assist in selecting the first recipient of the UBC Margolese National Design for Living Prize, to be announced early in 2011. This year’s nomination deadline is October 22, 2010. For detailed information about how to submit a nomination, please visit: www.apsc.ubc.ca/awards/margolese.
Quito Pan-American Biennale of Architecture
The Quito Pan-American Biennale of Architecture is now accepting entries from registered architects from the Americas. Held since 1978, the biennale is organized by the Colegio de Arquitectos del Ecuador (Association of Architects of Ecuador) Pichincha Province, and has grown to become a major international event. Academic lectures, exhibitions, and cultural events will also be held. Submissions are due by Friday, October 29, 2010. To download the application form, click here. Click here for more information. The event takes place from November 15 - 19, 2010 in Quito, Ecuador.
3rd International Holcim Awards
Entries are now being accepted for the 3rd International Holcim Awards. This competition, organized by the Holcim Foundation, celebrates innovative, future-oriented projects that contribute towards a more sustainable built environment. It recognizes sustainable practices in engineering, landscape and urban design, infrastructure, and materials and construction technologies. The main category is open to working professionals including architects, engineers, planners, builders and construction firms whose projects have reached an advanced stage in design with construction to take place no earlier than July 1, 2010. There is also a "Next Generation" category for students enrolled in the final year of a bachelor program, or in graduate or post-graduate programs. Entries must be submitted online by March 23, 2011. Go to www.holcimawards.org.
Washington’s Fresh Coat of Greasepaint
Bing Thom’s Arena Stage Renovation in Washington
By Fred A. Bernstein, New York Times
October 6, 2010
In the late 1950s, after poverty near the Capitol became a national embarrassment, blocks of old row houses in the southwest waterfront district here were bulldozed in a radical slum-clearing effort. Built in their place were several crisp apartment blocks by I.M. Pei and a pair of angular brick theaters by the Chicago architect Harry Weese, who later designed Washington’s Metro stations. More …