An updated version of Bulletin 12 – Registering with Alternative is now available on the AIBC website at http://www.aibc.ca/bulletins/Bulletin_12_oct09.PDF. This bulletin sets out the basic rules, processes and procedures for application for registration in British Columbia as an architect through alternative qualifications assessment. Revisions made in this latest version included the recognition of Canadian work experience (not just British Columbia). Accepting such applicants remains at the discretion of Council on the advice and recommendation of staff, the Registration and Licensing Board, and its reporting committees.

Updated Digital Signature Software

Notarius, the authorized digital signature supplier of the AIBC, has released an updated version of ConsignO. The improved software responds to numerous user suggestions offered over the past few years. For existing Notarius users, ConsignO 3.0 will be included with your subscription to the digital signature service. For a limited time, new subscribers can also obtain it when paying only the $95 subscription fee (a saving of $80). Note: this offer ends December 15, 2009. For more information, refer to AIBC Bulletin 60, visit the Notarius web site, or contact Notarius directly at (514) 281-1577 or toll free at 1-888-588-0011.

New Roles at the AIBC

The AIBC has introduced two changes to its staffing structure. Jerome Marburg LL.B has taken on the new position of Deputy Executive Director while continuing to serve as the institute’s General Counsel. Róisín O’Neill has been appointed Manager of Registration and Licensing. She will manage the AIBC’s membership records and admissions processes and will continue to provide support for the AIBC Registration and Licensing Board and its committees. She will also continue to serve as liaison and advisor for intern architects, architectural technologists, intern architectural technologists, and students. These new designations are effective immediately.

Update: Bulletin 01 – Fees, Fines and Charges

An updated version of Bulletin 01 - Fees, Fines and Charges is now available online at http://www.aibc.ca/bulletins/Bulletin_01_2009.pdf. This new version incorporates changes to address the AIBC’s newly-established Alternative Qualifications Assessment process for Architectural Technologists, along with minor syntax adjustments and modified sequencing for improved clarity and transparency.

New Bulletin: Bulletin 60 – Signature, Seal and Delivery of Electronic Documents

Bulletin 60 - Signature, Seal and Delivery of Electronic Documents has been approved and formally adopted by resolution of the AIBC Council. It contains guidance and council rulings on the use of electronic certificate technology to sign/seal and deliver documents. The new bulletin is posted on the AIBC website, and can be downloaded here. Members are encouraged to provide feedback on this bulletin to Deputy Executive Director Jerome Marburg (jmarburg@aibc.ca).

Hot Corner #70

Michael Ernest MAIBC, Executive Director
October 23, 2009

My dad bought his architectural student son a simple, wooden drafting table for about $25, in part so the lad could work at home instead of spending all-nighters at McGill. Sure. More...

2010 AIBC Annual Conference: Call for Presentations

The Architectural Institute of British Columbia invites proposals for presentations at its annual conference to be held May 6 to 8, 2010 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. The theme of the 2010 conference is “Community Building: The Social Impact of Architecture”. Proposals related to this theme are encouraged, as well as other topic areas in architecture and architectural practice.

All AIBC registrants are invited to make submissions. National and international participation is also welcomed. An online form will be available on the AIBC Annual Conference web site in the coming week. Please contact Director of Professional Services Maura Gatensby MAIBC if you have any questions.

Attention all Firm Owners / Administrators: Firm Updates

The Architects Act and AIBC bylaws require every firm to file an annual update with the AIBC. In the past, update forms were mailed out to each firm by the AIBC. These had to be filled out and returned to the AIBC by mail. However, the new AIBC database now allows firm owners/administrators to make almost all changes to firm information on-line through the AIBC web site.

On Thursday, October 15, firm update information and instructions (including firm login identification and password information) was e-mailed to every firm with an identified owner/administrator and e-mail address. Those firms for which we do not have an identified contact person and/or valid e-mail address will receive their information and instructions shortly via regular mail.

Regardless of whether you receive your information by e-mail or a letter in the 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 6, 2009.

Intern Examination Preparation Seminar: Structures

This Fall, the AIBC will once again be hosting Professor David Thaddeus, AIA, NCARB. Professor Thaddeus will be presenting his Structures seminar at the AIBC offices on November 6 - 8, 2009. This seminar offers three full days of workshops, mock exams, and questions and answers that focus on preparing Intern Architects for the Structural Systems division of the ARE 4.0 examination. These workshops present the technique, strategies and skills invaluable to all IAs preparing for their exams. The registration form is now available on the AIBC website. The registration deadline is October 28th. Please contact AIBC Registration Coordinator, Roisin O'Neill, at roneill@aibc.ca if you have any questions.

Intern Architect Event 2009: 20x20

Given the success of 20x20, last year’s Intern Architect Event, the Intern Architect Committee has decided to host a second 20x20 event this year. It will take place on Thursday, November 12, 5:30 – 8:00 p.m. in the AIBC’s Architecture Gallery (#100 - 440 Cambie Street, Vancouver).

Once again, it will have a Pecha Kucha format. Pecha Kucha originated in Japan in the late 1990s as a method devised by graphic artists to present their work. Each presenter speaks to 20 images, each displayed for 20 seconds. The format places high emphasis on creative and concise presentations. The fact that each presentation lasts no more than six minutes allows for a number of broad ranging topics to be presented at each event – further adding to the creative conversation. The Pecha Kucha formula has gained international recognion and popularity, and it is the intent of the Intern Architect Committee to host these Pecha Kucha-inspired events on a regular, ongoing basis.

Refreshments will be provided, and door prizes will be drawn toward the end of the evening (remember to bring your business cards). Please mark your calendars, and send a quick r.s.v.p. to the Intern Architect Committee (interncommittee@yahoo.com) if you are planning to attend. We hope to see you at this exciting event.

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Call for Presenters

We are looking for five to eight speakers for the 20x20 event on Thursday, November 12. Preference will be given to IAs and architecture students. Presenters will have the opportunity to showcase their work, ideas or other interests. All speakers will receive an honorarium. Those interested are asked to contact the Intern Architect Committee at interncommittee@yahoo.com and let us know the topic you would like to present. Once you have your presentation ready, please send it via e-mail to the IAC (interncommittee@yahoo.com) as a PowerPoint presentation.

Role Call: AIBC Awards Advisory Committee

The institute is seeking members interested in joining the AIBC Awards Advisory Committee. This committee will work with staff to formulate a jury for the 2010 AIBC Awards in Architecture, and review the institute’s awards program. This committee will meet approximately four times between October 2009 and February 2010, with meeting times to be determined. All classes of AIBC registrant, including both former committee members and those newly interested in becoming involved, are welcomed to apply. For more information or to indicate your interest in volunteering for this committee, please contact Director of Communications David Wiebe at dwiebe@aibc.ca.

Role Call: AIBC Gallery Advisory Committee

The institute is seeking members interested in joining the AIBC Gallery Advisory Committee. This committee will work with staff to oversee the strategic development of the AIBC Architecture Centre Gallery, ensuring that gallery exhibitions help to raise both public and professional understanding of the architectural profession. This includes advising on potential exhibitions for the gallery. This committee will meet approximately four times a year, with meeting times to be determined. All classes of AIBC registrant, including both former committee members and those newly interested in becoming involved, are welcomed to apply. For more information or to indicate your interest in volunteering for this committee, please contact Director of Communications David Wiebe at dwiebe@aibc.ca.

Role Call: AIBC 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.

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/).

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

SFU City Program

Sustainable Community Development Program

Sustainable Economics for the Real World

This course provides an overview of key concepts in sustainable economics and the range of practical tools and techniques for planning, evaluating, and communicating policy and projects that advance sustainable community development. Instructors: Chris Corps, Asset Strategics; Mark Pezarro, Earthvoice Strategies Inc; Basil Stromberg, Senior Economist, BC Hydro: Susan Todd, Solstice Sustainability Works; and others. November 13-14, 2009, 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. $600 (GST included). For details or to register, please visit www.sfu.ca/city/course7popup.htm.

6.5 Core LUs

Shifting Gears II Free Public Lectures

This lecture series, sponsored by the Bombardier Foundation, the Active Transport Lab at the University of British Columbia and BC Recreation and Parks Association, focuses on the critical relationship between health and transportation. Admission is free but reservations are required. Call (778) 782-5100 or e-mail cstudies@sfu.ca.

Learning from Toronto
Elyse Parker, Public Realm Section, Toronto’s Transportation Services
November 26, 2009 at UBC Robson Square, 800 Robson Street, Vancouver.
Fax: (604) 822-0070. For complete details, download the flyer at http://www.sfu.ca/city/PDFs/ShiftingGearsIIFall2009flyer.pdf

2 Non-core LUs

Professional Development Courses

Designing Environments Which Reduce Crime

A number of professionals — such as architects, landscape architects, planners and engineers — are involved in the design of the urban environment. Each plays an important role in creating a safe environment. Traditionally, this has been based on the principles of Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED). This course will highlight current theory based on the field of environmental criminology while focusing on the application of new approaches to design through interactive examples. A design manual will be provided. Instructor: Mary Beth Rondeau, Senior Urban Designer, City of Surrey. It takes place November 6, 2009, 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. at SFU Surrey Campus. The cost is $240 (GST included). For details or to register, please visit http://www.sfu.ca/city/course10popup.htm.

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Climate Change: Using The New Local Government Powers

This course will examine new local government powers to deal with climate change (Bills 10 and 27 of 2008), and equip planning practitioners to put them to use in their communities. The principal focus will be on development permit area designations for water and energy conservation and reduction of greenhouse gas emissions. The instructors will cover development permit area designations and justifications, and the preparation and application of development permit guidelines addressing these new planning objectives. It takes place November 20, 2009, 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. The cost is $240 (GST included). For details or to register, please visit http://www.sfu.ca/city/course11popup.htm.

6 Non-Core LUs

IMAGINiT Technologies

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 November 23 - 25, 2009. For more information or to register, please contact Kam Seignarack by e-mail (kam.seignarack@rand.com) or phone (604-207-2114).

19.5 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).

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Heritage Vancouver

Old School Program

Whether you already work with existing buildings or would like to increase your knowledge about heritage conservation, this program offers certification, learning credits and invaluable content specific to older buildings. Old School is especially relevant for: architects, contractors, renovators, trades people, realtors, planners or city staff, appraisers, designers, engineers, building managers, inspectors, do-it-yourselfers, heritage commission members and homeowners. The following courses will be held in November:

Navigating City Hall: Permits, Zoning & Heritage Planning
November 4, 2009; 5:00 – 9:00 p.m.; $50 + GST
Strathcona Room, East Wing of City Hall, 453 West 12th Avenue, Vancouver
7 Core LUs

Windows & Their Conservation
November 7, 2009; 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.; $75 + GST
(Flying Angel Club, 401 East Waterfront Road, Vancouver
5 Core LUs

Planning & Managing a Renovation or Rehabilitation Project
November 14, 2009; 9:00 a.m. -5:00 p.m.; $100 + GST
Japanese Language School & Hall, 487 Alexander Street, Vancouver
7 Core LUs

Brown Bag Lunch and Learn – Having Heritage Values Inform the UBC Campus Plans
November 25, 2009: 12:00 noon – 1:30 p.m.; $10 + GST
Presenter: James Burton, Birmingham & Wood Architects, author of the UBC Cultural Landscapes Plan
Room 850, BCIT Downtown Campus, 555 Seymour Street, Vancouver
1.5 Core LUs

Researching the History of a Building - Part I
November 25, 2009; 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.; $12 + GST
City of Vancouver Archives
2 Core LUs

Researching the History of a Building - part II
November 26, 2009; 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.; no cost
Vancouver Public Library
2 Core LUs

For complete details or to register for courses, please visit Heritage Vancouver’s website: http://www.vancouverheritagefoundation.org/oldschool.html

MMPI

SustainaBUILD Conference: Balancing Energy and the Indoor Environment

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 November 24, 2009, at the Westin Bayshore, 1609 Bayshore Drive, Vancouver. The cost is $295 + GST; an early bird rate of $275 + GST is available until November 3. For program details or to register, please visit http://sustainabuild.com/vancouver/index.htm.

5 Core LUs

Pacific Business and Law Institute

Construction Management: The Practical and Legal Issues

The increased use of construction managers has created a variety of pressing legal and practical issues. For construction management to be effective, everyone involved must understand how to minimize project liability and avoid incurring unnecessary expenses. At this one-day practical conference, leading experts will guide you through one of the trickiest and rapidly evolving areas of the construction business. You will gain valuable insights and practical tips to meet the challenges of today’s increasingly competitive market. Issues addressed will include:

When and why do you use a construction manager;
Situations where construction managers should be avoided;
The legal intricacies of construction management;
Understanding the method and impact of the various models of management in the industry;
Practical insight on the “how tos” of construction management;
How to deal with the most crucial issues that arise in the contract phase; and
Lessons learned and advice for future projects.

It happens December 10, 2009, at the Renaissance Vancouver Harbourside Hotel. For more information, or to register, please visit http://www.pbli.com/819/

6 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

BC Wood

Digital Design & Fabrication for Wood Products and Structures Seminar

BC Wood and the University of British Columbia Centre for Advanced Wood Processing invite you to attend a half-day seminar on digital design and fabrication using CAD/CAM software and computer-numerical control (CNC) fabrication machinery. These digital technologies are opening up a world of new design possibilities, and offer the potential to design and fabricate structural and aesthetic wood components with ever-improving precision and speed. However, the various design and fabrication steps must be planned as a holistic process that maximizes the efficient flow of digital information in order to take full advantage. Designers must also have a solid understanding of the capabilities of the fabrication equipment used. This seminar will illustrate how the use of 3D CAD/CAM software and CNC machinery impacts the design and manufacturing process, including demonstrations of the most important capabilities of various software programs and CNC equipment. It will also discuss common issues and pitfalls that designers and manufacturers experience, and how these can be mitigated. It takes place Friday, November 27, 12:30 – 4:50 p.m. at the Centre for Advanced Wood Processing, Point Grey Campus, U.B.C. Forest Sciences Centre, 2424 Main Mall, Vancouver. The cost is $50 per person (including lunch). To register, please contact Jason Chiu by e-mail (jason.chiu@ubc.ca) or phone (604-822-0082). For further details, please visit www.cawp.ubc.ca.

4 Core LUs

Canadian Wood Council / Wood WORKS!

B.C. Fall Wood Design Luncheon Conferences

You are invited to attend the following presentations on Durable Wood Exteriors, being offered at three B.C. locations this November:

Durability by Design - The Do’s and Don’ts of Exterior Wood Detailing
Speaker: Bill Billups, AScT, Technical Consultant. Wood Works! BC

Durability by Nature and Durability by Treatment
Speaker: Paul Morris, PhD, Group Leader – Durability and Protection, FPInnovations

Durability a Factor in Sustainable Wood Design
Speaker: Witmar Abele MAIBC, MRAIC, LEED® AP Principle, KMBR Architects Planners Inc.

When and Where:

Kelowna:

Wednesday November 18, 2009, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Grand Okanagan Resort, 1310 Water Street

Kamloops:

Thursday November 19, 2009, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Coast Canadian Inn, 339 St. Paul Street

Victoria:

Tuesday, November 24, 2009, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Delta Ocean Pointe, 45 Songhees Road

Kelowna:	Wednesday November 18, 2009, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Grand Okanagan Resort, 1310 Water Street
Kamloops:	Thursday November 19, 2009, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Coast Canadian Inn, 339 St. Paul Street
Victoria:	Tuesday, November 24, 2009, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Delta Ocean Pointe, 45 Songhees Road

Sessions are free for those who pre-register with the Canadian Wood Council. To do so, please go to http://www.cwc.ca.

3 Core LUs

Association of Professional Engineers & Geoscientists of BC (APEGBC)

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.

4 Core LUs

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. The conference rate of $265 + GST. 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.

3 Non-core LUs

Current Exhibit: BCIT Architectural Science Degree: Graduating Projects 2009

September 11 - November 4, 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.

Upcoming Exhibit: FUTURESOCIAL

Monday, November 9, 2009 - Monday, January 5, 2010
AIBC Gallery: #100 – 440 Cambie Street, Vancouver

This fall, the AIBC Gallery will feature select entries from the recently-held FUTURESOCIAL ideas competition. Jointly supported by the University of British Columbia’s School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture and the B.C. Ministry of Housing and Social Development, this social housing design competition stimulated numerous innovative design ideas for supportive housing to combat homelessness.

Arts Club Theatre Company

Arts Club Theatre is heading into the fall season with three new shows: Mom's The Word: Remixed, White Christmas: The Musical, and It's a Wonderful Life. For a limited time only, AIBC registrants can receive a special promotional rate for the new shows. When ordering tickets online, enter the promo codes below to receive your discount:

Mom's the Word: Remixed
PROMO CODE: Halloween
White Christmas: The Musical
PROMO CODE: Dancing
It's a Wonderful Life
PROMO CODE: George

AIBC Registrants are also eligible for the Arts Club Theatre’s corporate discount program when ordering regular season tickets. Simply mention your AIBC affiliation at the ACT box office (604-687-1644) and you will receive a corporate discount of 20%.

New Standards for Adaptable Housing

An amendment to the B.C. Building Code concerning the Adaptable Dwelling Units comes into effect December 31, 2009. This revision establishes new standards for adaptable housing applicable to single-storey suites in new residential, multi-unit buildings, whether adaptable housing is built voluntarily or required by local governments. The updated document can be found online at http://www.bccodes.ca/errata_revisions.htm. Those customers with online versions of the BC Codes will have their material uploaded after December 31. CD customers are asked to ensure their computers are connected to the internet after December 31st in order to automatically receive the upload.

Chinatown Historic Area Planning Committee Members

The City of Vancouver is now accepting applicants to fill vacancies on the Chinatown Historic Area Planning Committee. This committee advises on matters relating to the HA-1 and HA-1A Zones, helps preserve and protects the heritage and character of Vancouver’s Chinatown area, and works with all city departments to develop and implement area policies and programs. Committee members serve a two-year term. Please use the on-line application form (http://vancouver.ca/ccadvisoryboard_wa/) or contact Tina Hildebrandt (phone: 604-873-7269; e-mail tina.hildebrandt@vancouver.ca) for a hard copy version. Nominations are due by 5:00 p.m. on November 20, 2009.

Working Greener Workshop (Kelowna)

Working Greener for a Sustainable Okanagan is a one-day workshop geared toward those interested in learning how “going green” can help reduce operating costs, increase competitive advantage, and build a positive work culture. Coordinated by the Fresh Outlook Foundation, this interactive workshop will help participants develop green business plans that identify specific actions for saving energy, conserve water, decrease vehicle use, and reduce waste. It takes place Tuesday, November 10, 2009, 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. at the Delta Grand Resort, 1310 Water Street, Kelowna. Registration (including lunch) is $49($35 for students) plus GST. For more information, call (250) 766 1777 or e-mail jo@freshoutlookfoundatino.org.

Public Design & Construction Procurement Forum (Kelowna)

A reminder that the registration deadline for the upcoming “Public Design & Construction Procurement For Local Governments and Public Organizations - A Collaborative Dialogue” in Kelowna is November 12, 2009. This one-day event will examine the implications of different project delivery methods, issues and concerns regarding the selection and bidding processes, fairness, terms of engagement, accountability, and risk management. It will be of interest to all decision makers involved in public construction procurement, bidding, and management as owners, buyers or suppliers in the construction process. This collaborative forum presents a unique opportunity for improved understanding of the different perspectives of client, purchaser, and supplier. Participants will gain improved knowledge of key matters in putting out a biddable project including selecting the appropriate procurement strategy and increased awareness of the types of workable modifications and issues in today’s construction climate, as well as a list of contacts and resources for future reference.

Date: Time: Location: Cost:	Thursday, November 19, 2009 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Ramada Hotel & Conference Centre, 2170 Harvey Avenue, Kelowna $150 + GST (Includes refreshment breaks and lunch)

Register online at www.civicinfo.bc.ca/Conference/procure2009.asp by November 12. This forum is made possible though a collaborative alliance of members from the Local Government Management Association of British Columbia, the Architectural Institute of British Columbia, the British Columbia Construction Association, the British Columbia Institute of the Purchasing Management Association of Canada, the Consulting Engineers of British Columbia, and the Master Municipal Documents Association.

2009 Erickson Lecture

he University of British Columbia’s School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture is please to announce the next presentation in its Arthur Erickson Lecture Series. Titled “Thought + Form: Twelve Themes In My Work”, the 2009 lecture will feature Juhani Pallasmaa, renown professor and principal of Juhani Pallasmaa Architects, Helsinki. It takes place Monday, November 2, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. at Vancouver’s Playhouse Theatre, Hamilton & Dunsmuir. The doors open at 5:30 p.m., and the lecture begins at 6:30 p.m. Admission is free.

2010 BC Real Estate Convention

The Sixth Annual BC Real Estate Convention takes place April 8-9, 2010 at the Vancouver Convention Centre. This tradeshow is aimed at those interested or engaged in investing in residential or commercial real estate, both professionals and the general public. With presentations, seminars and close to 100 exhibitors, it brings together developers, realtors, municipalities, financial institutions, insurance agencies, associations and others involved in the real estate industry. Admittance is free for those who preregister online at http://www.bcrealestateconvention.com/bcrec/main/frame.php?main=25&sub=89. For detailed information, visit, http://www.bcrealestateconvention.com/bcrec/main/frame.php.

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
Next Event: Metro Vancouver
Topic: Towards Zero Waste
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
7:30 – 9:00 a.m.

British Columbia Institute of Technology Downtown Vancouver Campus, 555 Seymour Street
What steps has Port Coquitlam taken to divert more waste from the landfill? How can businesses be both sustainable and viable? What kind of marketing will help people make sustainable purchasing decisions? From curb side compost collection to retail sustainability programs and marketing strategies, this breakfast will explore current initiatives that are responding to the Zero Waste Challenge. Featured speakers include Greg Moore, Mayor - City of Port Coquitlam; Esther Speck, Sustainability Director – Mountain Equipment Co-op; and Marc Stoiber, Founder – Change Marketing.

To register, go to http://apps2.metrovancouver.org/sustainability/Smailing_list/EventRegistration.asp?EventID=34

Personal Branding Workshop

The Canadian Society for Marketing Professional Services invites you to its upcoming morning workshop. Titled “YOU as the Product - a Personal Branding Workshop”, this half-day, in-depth workshop will look at how to market and promote yourself more effectively, differentiate yourself from your competition, and elevate your status in the eyes of your employer and clients. It takes place Wednesday, November 18, 2009, 7:30 – 11:30 a.m. at the Four Seasons Hotel, 791 West Georgia Street, Vancouver. The registration deadline is November 13. For details and to register, visit www.csmps.com or contact Wendy Thompson by phone (604-818-6614) or e-mail (infor@csmps.com).

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.

RAIC Awards Exhibition (Nanaimo)

From October 15 until November 15, the Nanaimo Art Gallery will have on display submissions from the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada’s awards programs. This exhibit features award-winning projects from three RAIC programs:

2009 RAIC Awards of Excellence - bestowed every two years in recognition of the greatest achievement in the categories of Allied Arts, Innovation in Architecture, Advocate for Architecture, Architectural Firm, and Green Building;
2008 Governor General's Medal's in Architecture - which recognizes outstanding achievement in recently-built projects by Canadian architects; and
2008 National Urban Design Awards - part of a two-tier program held in cooperation with major metropolitan centers across Canada.

This exhibition takes place at the NAG’s downtown location, 150 Commercial Street.

Canada and Germany Conference and Trade Mission

The Canadian German Chamber of Industry and Commerce is hosting a partnership event in Vancouver called Canada and Germany - Energy Efficiency in Buildings & Green Building. It includes a one-day conference that will examine the latest technologies in the green building sector with both Canadian and German expertise, such as Thomas Mueller, President – Canada Green Building Council. It also features a trade mission representation from eight German companies. The conference and luncheon will take place on November 18, 2009, 9.00 a.m. - 5.30 p.m. at the Pan Pacific Hotel in Vancouver. The trade mission runs from November 16 - 20. Both are free of charge, For further information on the conference, click here. You can also contact Katharina Gerberding by phone at (514) 844-3051 or e-mail at consulting.montreal@germanchamber.ca.

HPO Building Smart Webinars

This fall, the Homeowner Protection Office will be piloting web seminars based on previous Building Smart live presentation seminars. These webinars will be accessible from one’s computer, making them available province-wide to an audience that includes licensed architects, builders, suppliers, manufacturers, building designers, building officials and many other building professionals who have attended the Building Smart series of seminars presented throughout B.C. over the past six years. Available this winter, the first webinar entitled Avoiding Moisture Problems in Houses will provide practical information that will help you avoid moisture problems in the construction of single detached houses and townhouses. Additional information will be posted on the “What’s New” section of the HPO website (www.hpo.bc.ca) during November.

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.

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.

World Architecture Festival

This year’s World Architecture Festival takes place 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.

A Fresh Look at 20th Century Architectural Heritage

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

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 2010, as part of the World Cities Summit 2010 in Singapore. For more information, please visit www.leekuanyewworldcityprize.com.sg.

Heritage Honours for Yardley

Salt Spring Island architect Jonathan Yardley MAIBC is the recent recipient of two national awards from the Canadian Association of Heritage Professionals. He garnered the Award for Preservation of a Heritage Building for the Abbotsford Sikh Temple, and teamed with Dr. Harold Kalman of Commonwealth Historic Resource Management Ltd. to earn the Award for Heritage Planning for the Dawson City Heritage Management Plan.

Size Matters: Apartments Getting Bigger, Houses Getting Smaller

By Michael Geller, Vancouver Sun
October 24, 2009

Recently, I overheard a prominent Vancouver art dealer questioning the wisdom of Vancouver city council's decision to allow condominium buyers to rent out a portion of their apartments. "How can anyone live in such a small space?" he wanted to know. More …

Does Too Much Consultation Inhibit Great Architecture?

By Alex Lifschutz & Anna Minton, BD / Building Design
October 30, 2009

I think everybody agrees that meaningful and long-term consultation is a good thing. But I have to question why our democratic institutions have delegated consultation in the planning process — so that sensible and relevant voices are sometimes hijacked by the loudest. Speaking of democracy, how is one to go about making tough decisions that are painful but that in the end deliver a better outcome? More …