2015 Certified Professional (CP) Program – Webinar Enrollment Still Available

With a month left to register, interested architects and engineers are reminded to enroll in the Certified Professional (CP) Program. Though the in-person course is sold out, webinar enrolment is still available. If you are interested, we encourage you to register now. A wait list for the in-person course is also being maintained in case of cancellations.

Please see below for full details.

The 2015 CP Program is being offered jointly by the Architectural Institute of B.C. (AIBC) and the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of B.C. (APEGBC). This course, including successful completion of the exams, is required for architects and engineers to become Certified Professionals under the CP Program. This is an alternative to the conventional building permit and inspection process utilized by the City of Vancouver and the City of Surrey, as well as some other municipalities.

This course is intended for architects and engineers with a strong knowledge of Canadian building codes and experience in the building construction industry. Although the course is open to all, only architects and engineers can become CPs.

This course will consist of twelve (12) full-day seminars which are scheduled Wednesdays between September 16 and December 16, 2015 and two (2) 8-hour exams, which are scheduled on Wednesday, January 20 and 27, 2016. Those interested in becoming CPs are required to attend the sessions, complete two projects and pass all exams.

The in-person course is currently full, however, there are still spaces available for the webinar and registration is open. Participants in remote locations are responsible for their internet connections with recommended minimum download and upload speeds of 1 Mbps and 512 Kbps, respectively. Exams will be held only on site at the AIBC.

Date: Wednesdays between September 16 and December 16, 2015, 8:30am – 5:00pm
Location: Online
Learning Units (LUs): 84 Core LUs
To register: http://aibc.memberpro.net/main/body.cfm?menu=events

*Note: Webinar participants will be required to attend in person the two site visits (to be held in Vancouver and/or Surrey) and attend the exams held at the AIBC offices in Vancouver.

If you would like to put your name on a waiting list for the in-person course, or for further information please contact Krista Stripnieks, Professional Development Coordinator at kstripnieks@aibc.ca.

2015 Certified Professional (CP) Program

The 2015 Certified Professional (CP) Program Course is being offered jointly by the Architectural Institute of B.C. (AIBC) and the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of B.C. (APEGBC). This course, including successful completion of the exams, is required for architects and engineers to become Certified Professionals under the CP Program. This is an alternative to the conventional building permit and inspection process utilized by the City of Vancouver and the City of Surrey, as well as some other municipalities.

This course is intended for architects and engineers with a strong knowledge of Canadian building codes and experience in the building construction industry. Although the course is open to all, only architects and engineers can become CPs.

This course will consist of twelve (12) full-day seminars which are scheduled Wednesdays between September 16 and December 16, 2015 and two (2) 8-hour exams, which are scheduled on Wednesday, January 20 and 27, 2016. Those interested in becoming CPs are required to attend the sessions, complete two projects and pass all exams.

The in-person course is currently full, however there are still spaces available for the webinar. The participants in remote locations are responsible for their internet connections with recommended minimum download and upload speeds of 1 Mbps and 512 Kbps, respectively. Exams will be held only on site at the AIBC. Registration is now open.

Date: Wednesdays between September 16 and December 16, 2015, 8:30am – 5:00pm
Location: Online
Learning Units (LUs): 84 Core LUs
To register: http://aibc.memberpro.net/main/body.cfm?menu=events

*Note: Webinar participants will be required to attend in person the two site visits (to be held in Vancouver and/or Surrey) and the exams held at the AIBC offices in Vancouver.

If you would like to put your name on a waiting list for the in-person course, or for further information please contact Krista Stripnieks, Professional Development Coordinator at kstripnieks@aibc.ca.

Surrey Certified Professional Program Changes

The City of Surrey has updated its Certified Professional Program with new schedules that have been endorsed by both the AIBC and the Association of Professional  Engineers and Geoscientists of British Columbia. The individual schedules  can be found online here:

• http://www.surrey.ca/files/CP-1_temp.pdf
• http://www.surrey.ca/files/CP-2_temp.pdf
• http://www.surrey.ca/files/CP-3_temp.pdf

For comprehensive version of Surrey’s Certified Professional Program, go to http://www.surrey.ca/files/CPMunicipalInsert_CityOfSurreyJan2013.pdf.

In addition, the city has also updated its British Columbia Building Code checklist. The 2012 version can be accessed at http://www.surrey.ca/files/BCBCChecklist.pdf.

University of Victoria – Cultural Resource Management Program: Heritage Conservation Planning (HA 489L)

This course provides an overview of heritage planning, the field within heritage conservation that addresses and resolves proposed interventions to historic places in the context of community planning and development. The objective of heritage planning is to manage change wisely. This course will consider both individual and collective historic places (e.g., buildings, historic districts) in a variety of geographical and physical contexts.  Planning will be addressed within the frameworks of economics, sustainability and ethics. Harold D. Kalman, Ph.D., LL.D, a heritage planner, architectural historian and principal of the Vancouver office of Commonwealth Historic Resource Management Ltd., will draw illustrations from his practice as a professional heritage planner as well as from the broader experience of heritage planning in Canada and internationally. The six-day course is designed for professionals involved in the management of historic places, whether in the public or private sector, and at any level from beginning heritage planner to senior decision-maker. It takes place March 12 – 17, 2012 at the University of Victoria campus. The registration deadline is February 13, 2012. Late registration will be accepted if space permits. For more information about the Professional Specialization Certificate in Heritage Conservation Planning program and to register, go to http://www.uvcs.uvic.ca/aspnet/Program/Detail/?code=PSCHCP.

36 Non-core LUs

University of Victoria Continuing Studies – Heritage Conservation Planning Specialization Program: Heritage Conservation Planning (HA 489L)

This course will provide an overview of heritage planning, the field within heritage conservation that addresses and resolves proposed interventions to historic places in the context of community planning and development. The objective of heritage planning is to manage change wisely ; both individual historic places and collective places (e.g., historic districts) will both be considered. The instructor will draw illustrations from his practice as a professional heritage planner, as well as from the broader experience of heritage planning in Canada and internationally. This is not a general introduction to heritage conservation, nor is it a course on conservation architecture or technology. It is designed to meet the needs of professionals involved in the management of historic places, whether in the public or private sector and at any level from beginning heritage planner to senior decision-maker. Topics include:

• the organization of the heritage sector;
• the planning and legal infrastructure;
• research and investigation;
• surveys, inventories, and registers;
• evaluation;
• conservation standards;
• assessment and mitigation of the impacts of proposed interventions;
• conservation planning tools;
• preparing a conservation plan;
• public consultation;
• sustainability;
• conservation economics; and
• conservation ethics.

Instructor Harold D. Kalman, Ph.D., LL.D is a heritage planner and architectural historian, and principal of the Vancouver office of Commonwealth Historic Resource Management Ltd. An honorary professor of architecture at Hong Kong University, he taught at the University of British Columbia before entering private practice. and continues to lecture and teach worldwide on conservation and cultural heritage. In 2006, he received the British Columbia Heritage Award followed by the Heritage Canada Foundation’s Gabrielle Léger Award for Lifetime Achievement in 2009. This on-campus course takes place March 12-17, 2012, with a registration deadline of February 13, 2012 (late registrations may be accepted if space permits). Visit http://www.uvcs.uvic.ca/aspnet/Program/Detail/?code=PSCHCP for further information and to register.

36 Non-core LUs

University of Victoria Continuing Studies – Heritage Conservation Planning Specialization Program: Conservation in Context – Changing Historical, Theoretical and Operational Perspectives (HA 489K)

Heritage conservation does not take place in isolation. This course will address the complex range of principles and practices that create a framework for effective heritage preservation and conservation planning and decision-making. The practical implications of international and national heritage conservation charters, principles, standards, and guidelines will be discussed, along with legal, programmatic, and financial incentives and constraints. As you consider the contexts that shape your heritage conservation activities, this course will strengthen your ability to:

• trace the evolution of preservation and conservation activity in Canada and beyond;
• work within a principled, systematically organized and systemic framework for conservation decision-making;
• identify programs, funding opportunities, and other networks that support conservation activity;
• distinguish between intervention, conservation and management planning for places of heritage value, and work with methodologies for each;
• respect and integrate the values and interests of communities in conservation decision-making;
• recognize the range of options for intervention, use and development (additions, modifications) that can be considered in managing historic properties; and
• anticipate the implications for conservation decision-making on contemporary concerns for values-based approaches, sustainability, risk preparedness, monitoring effectiveness, building performance upgrading (seismic and fire codes, energy performance, accessibility requirements), cultural landscape and other holistic approaches, environmental assessment approaches; and shifting emphases in legal and institutional frameworks.

Instructor Alastair Kerr is an expert in heritage planning and historic resource evaluation, and a leading theorist in heritage conservation in Canada. For the past 33 years, he has worked for the British Columbia Heritage Branch where he has had extensive experience in policy development, strategic planning, historic resource evaluation, historic site and heritage planning, heritage law, public consultation and participation programs, downtown revitalization, dispute resolution, and training. This on-campus course runs January 30 to February 4, 2012, and the deadline for registration is January 3, 2012 (late registrations may be accepted if space permits). For further information and to register, go to http://www.uvcs.uvic.ca/aspnet/Program/Detail/?code=PSCHCP.

36 Non-core LUs

Council Meeting Summary – January 27, 2015

At the Tuesday January 27 meeting, the AIBC council dealt with the following items:

President’s Report
Quick overview of mutual recognition agreements currently pending and/or being pursued: MRA between Canada, New Zealand and Australia pending formal signing (scheduled in February); preliminary meeting between Canada and Japan set for February; Canada and Architects’ Council of Europe (ACE) discussions well under way.

Governance
The Governance Committee presented an Action Plan for recommendations provided in the Best Practices Governance Audit report, which was recently completed by external consultant, Framework Partners Inc., at the request of the Governance Committee.

Finance Committee
A brief update was provided in advance of FICOM’s meeting. The institute continues to experience good financial health, with the forecast to out-perform the 2014 operating budget by approximately $130,000. The 2015 operating and capital budget was approved by council on November 18, 2014. The 2015 fee and fine schedule is stable for a third year in a row, with the exception of a 5% fee increase for temporary licences. 

Stakeholder Engagement
The Engagement 2.0 Final Report was presented to council. Read the Engagement 2.0 Final Report. Council would like to thank all AIBC members and associates who attended. The participation level was tremendous and the feedback shared invaluable.  Highlights of next steps include: setting up a committee to design a “Public Outreach” strategy; defining a working relationship with the RAIC; meeting with government to pursue housekeeping items to the Architects Act as recommended by the Act Review Working Group and approved by council; and, the pursuit of Diverse Membership Working Group recommendations such as launching an Intern Friendly Initiative. These and other plans were outlined in detail in the February 12 President’s Message.

Associates Task Force
The results from the recent Retired Architect Survey demonstrated overwhelming support to maintain “Retired Architect AIBC” as an associate class.  The survey, conducted November 20 to December 5, 2014, garnered a very healthy response rate of 18% for architects and 63% for retired architects. Read the Retired Architect Survey –Memorandum.  

Council approved a motion that regulatory requirements need to be established for associates to disclose their AIBC associate status. This would apply to all three associate classes:  Retired Architect AIBC; Intern Architect AIBC; Architectural Technologist AIBC. Council is scheduled to vote on the disclosure requirements at an upcoming council meeting. An online form has been set up for member feedback.

With the work complete, the Associate Task Force is now closed. 

Diverse Membership Working Group
DMG presented a final report based on the survey results of the Diverse Membership Survey, which was conducted June 19 -July 31, 2014.  Council charged the DMG with recommending policies, practices and mechanisms to encourage a diverse and valued AIBC membership. Read the Diverse Membership Survey Final Report.

Act Review Working Group
Supported by member feedback garnered from Engagement 2.0, council approved the ongoing pursuit of five “housekeeping” items as well as a strategy to maintain this momentum, including the ongoing and ever important notification of members.  

Registration and Licensing Board
November results were as follows: 75% NCARB passing rate for Intern Architects; 89% passing rate for Intern Architect Oral Reviews; 100% passing rate for Architectural Technologists. 

CEO (Operations Update)
Mandate, Vision, Values: Council approved a motion on the institute’s vision. The full suite – Mandate, Vision and Values – is posted on the website.

CES Update: The CES compliance rate of members for 2014 was 97%. Non-compliance by members and associates now becomes a professional conduct matter. 

E-Voting Update: Council approved rules for electronic voting for council elections and bylaw amendments. Read the Council Rules for Council Elections and Council Rules for Bylaw Amendments. Now that these rules are in place, the next step is to select a service provider, currently underway. An e-vote on three bylaw amendments is scheduled for the spring. E-voting for council elections is tentatively scheduled for spring 2016. Stay tuned for more information on e-voting procedures and dates.

E-voting Background:  At the AIBC annual meeting in May 2014, members approved bylaws to allow e-voting for bylaw amendments and council elections. As part of the AIBC’s ongoing effort to give members an opportunity for feedback (enshrined June 2014 in Bylaw 12.1 and Bylaw 12.2), a 30-day notification period was triggered in late December 2014 and extended to January 27, 2015. During this time members were encouraged to provide feedback. Seven comments were submitted by members for consideration by the bylaw review committee and council, none were contentious. Upon review, council approved the motion to accept the rules for council elections and bylaw amendments.

Post-Disaster Committee submitted a summary of 2014 activities and a work plan for 2015

Certified Professional Program (CPP) Working Group:  An Interim Report was presented to council. Jointly coordinated with APEGBC, an updated Certified Professional course, will be offered at the AIBC this fall. Stay tuned for registration details in the coming months. A CP Program Manager has been hired on a contract basis to manage the program.

Illegal Practice Statistics:  The total number of infractions / inquiries reported in 2014 was 131. Forty-three were substantiated (files opened). As of December 2014, there were 60 open illegal practice files and 32 files were closed in 2014 with 11 undertakings reviewed. Illegal Practice Findings are posted on the AIBC website.

Staff changes:  Roisin O’Neill, Director of Registration and Licensing and Human Resources, left the institute to join the College of Dental Surgeons of British Columbia. Joan Hendriks is currently the acting Director, Registration and Licensing until the position is filled. Tracy Tough will temporarily take on the Human Resources portion.

Aleta Cho will be retiring in February after 30 years with the institute. Internal changes will accommodate Aleta’s departure.

Motions were passed for policy compliance, committee changes, examination results and register amendments as well as terms of reference.

A status report was submitted by former Executive Director Michael Ernest Architect AIBC and current CEO Mark Vernon, CA, CPA (Illinois).

Read adopted November 18, 2014 Council meeting minutes.

The next official meeting of AIBC Council is scheduled for March 10, 1 p.m.-3 p.m. at the Harbour Towers Hotel & Suites located in downtown Victoria.  Members, associates and the public are welcome to attend; please confirm your attendance in advance by emailing Tracy Tough at ttough@aibc.ca. Please note: a meet and greet with the AIBC’s new CEO Mark Vernon will be held prior to the annual meeting. The session will run from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

AIBC Council Meeting Summary – 11 August 2015

At the 11 August 2015 council meeting, the AIBC Council dealt with the following items:

President’s Report
• Sara Kasaei was welcomed as this year’s Intern Architect Liaison to council.
• Two outstanding candidates were the recipient of the Michael A. Ernest AIBC Intern Architect Bursary. Each bursary is valued at $1,000.

Finance
• The May Statement of Financial Position continues to indicate that the AIBC is in good financial health.

Diverse Membership Working Group
• A summary of the 27 May Intern-Friendly event was provided.

Registration and Licensing Board
• The first Australian architect registered via the new cross boarder agreement between Canada (CALA), Australia (AACA) and New Zealand (NZARB) under the APEC framework.
• The well-attended 2015 Induction and Retirement Ceremony provided an opportunity to celebrate incoming and retiring architects and other AIBC registrants. This year’s event included the bestowal of “Honorary Member of the AIBC” to Mr. Bogue Babicki.
• More than 70 people participated (in-person and online) in the AIBC-hosted ExAC Info Session and Social event. Of note, ExAC will be held in Vancouver on 2-3 November and for the first time in Victoria on the same dates.

CEO(ED) Report
• A meeting was held with Andrew Wilkinson, Minister of Advanced Education to discuss the Architects Act. AIBC councilors Darryl Condon and Gordon Richards, and AIBC senior staff Thomas Lutes and Mark Vernon were in attendance.
• Numerous meetings were also held with various stakeholders including the Association of Consulting Engineers, RAIC, CALA/IRC, BC Construction Association and Regional Permits and Licensing Group.
• The three bylaws, put to the AIBC’s first electronic vote, are now in force after successfully passing the government’s disallowance period. The amendments were approved by more than 95% of the voting membership.
• The associate status disclosure initiative concluded with council rules in place as of 17 April 2015.
• The Certified Professional (CP) Program, a joint AIBC-APEGBC initiative, will be held at the AIBC offices starting in September. Though registration for the in-person session is sold out, there are still spots available for online participants.
• Since Oral Reviews continue to solicit high interest, the demand for Oral Reviewers is also high. Those interested in becoming an Oral Review Panelist are asked to contact Shawna Chilton, AIBC’s new Manager of Human Resources and Administration whose portfolio includes volunteer coordination. Shawna can be reached at SChilton@aibc.ca.
• Of note, while the number of Intern Architects AIBC taking ExAC is increasing, the number taking the NCARB AREs is decreasing.
• The Polish Consulate hosted, at the AIBC Gallery, a gala opening of exhibit “How Poles Built Up Vancouver” ; the event included a special visit from the Undersecretary of State from the Polish Government.
• The AIBC is proud to have presented awards to five BCIT students at their graduation ceremony.
• After a year hiatus, the AIBC Architectural Awards Program solicited a record number of submissions. Winners will be announced at the 2015 AIBC Annual Conference Opening Reception on 28 October.
• Registration for the 2015 AIBC Annual Conference, October 28-30, is now open.

Council Motions
• Council approved a motion to respond to the 2015 Annual Meeting’s Member Motion regarding mandatory liability insurance and directed the CEO (Executive Director) to establish an operational task force who will prepare a communique for the membership. Read council’s response to the member motion (scroll to the Annual Meeting Material 2015 Annual Meeting section).
• Council approved the motion to establish Monday, May 16, 2016 as the date for the 2016 AIBC Annual Meeting. Please mark your calendars. The 2016 annual meeting will occur on the first day of next year’s conference which will be held May 16-18, 2016. The conference schedule changes from being held in the fall to the spring. This adjustment aligns with the CES June reporting deadline and enables out-of-town conference delegates to also participate in the annual meeting.
• Council approved a motion to approve a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the RAIC. The MOU advances the mutually beneficial relationship between the two organizations for the protection of the public through responsible architecture.
• Motions were passed for committee changes, examination results and register amendments as well as terms of reference.

• Read adopted 02 May 2015 council meeting minutes.
• The next official meeting of AIBC Council is scheduled for 08 September 2015. It will be held at the AIBC offices between 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Bing Thom Architects selected for University of Chicago Center in Hong Kong

UChicagoNews
November 15, 2013

Internationally renowned Bing Thom Architects has been chosen to lead the design of the University of Chicago’s Center in Hong Kong, which will be the home of the relocated Chicago Booth Asia Executive MBA Program and other University programs.

With offices in Hong Kong and Vancouver, Bing Thom Architects was selected from an international pool of 12 firms. The Architect Selection Committee—led by Chicago Booth Dean Sunil Kumar and including trustees, faculty and University officials—cited the firm’s international experience, sensitivity to heritage, familiarity with Hong Kong and commitment to supporting the University’s academic programs.

“We are delighted to have in Bing Thom a highly celebrated and visionary architect to design our center at Mount Davis, the new home for the Chicago Booth Asia Executive MBA Program,” Kumar said. “With a breadth of experience in designing award-winning cultural and institutional projects worldwide, including Hong Kong, Bing Thom has a particular understanding of the local culture and history of the site. We are confident that Bing Thom will design a world-class, iconic and truly functional building.” More…

Opening: Canadian Architectural Certification Board

The Canadian Architectural Certification Board has an opening for a practising architect registered in British Columbia or Alberta to become a new board member. Experience in not only practice but also the relationship between architectural education and practice would be a distinct asset. The ability to work collegially with one’s peers across Canada is essential. The appointment is for a three-year term beginning in November 2012, replacing Gordon Richards Architect AIBC FRAIC CP.

The CACB’s primary regulatory roles are the accreditation of programs of architectural study in Canadian university schools, and the certification of individuals’ pertinent academic credentials. Effective this fall, the CACB will also be responsible for the administration and implementation of our profession’s national Broadly Educated Foreign Architect (BEFA) program.

Interested and qualified Individual members are encouraged to apply directly to the CACB’s Standing Committee, which will make its recommendation to the Canadian Architectural Licensing Associations (CALA), which in turn will make the appointment. This position does not rely upon or require nomination or endorsement by the AIBC. Applications should be sent in the form of a brief curriculum vitae to CACB Standing Committee Chairperson Dave Edwards at dedwards.mews@sasktel.net prior to September 25, 2012.

To learn more, click here: CACAB_CCCA_Board_Members_Duties2012

2014 Venice Biennale in Architecture

Be a part of the most important and prestigious international event in contemporary architecture. The Venice Biennale offers an exciting opportunity to showcase Canadian excellence in architecture, as well as an occasion to share ideas with peers from around the world. The Canada Council for the Arts is now accepting proposals for the Canadian representation at the 2014 Venice Biennale in Architecture, to be shown in the Canada Pavilion in Venice and in Canada. Details can be found on the Canada Council website. The deadline for submissions is October 15, 2012. To receive an information package and discuss the specific challenges of this event, please contact: Program Officer Brigitte Desrochers via e-mail (brigitte.desrochers@canadacouncil.ca) or phone (1-800-263-5588).

Glotman Simpson – Leading With LEED? How Successful is The Sustainable Agenda?

Sustainable design and construction is the new normal. In this regard, the City of Vancouver has taken the lead with its ambitious plan to become the greenest city in the world by 2020, as well as the recent adoption of its 2020 carbon neutral buildings strategy. Building on growing experience in the delivery of sustainable buildings, Dave Ramslie, the city’s Sustainable Development Program manager, will offer an inside look at the initiatives, projects, requirements, incentive programs, and proposals for new codes and bylaws including ASHRAE 90.1 2010. Susan Hildebrandt, GSC, LEED AP, CPI Project Manager and Director of Sustainable Building Practices, Scott Construction, will discuss the issues, challenges and costs facing contractors in project implementation. Marina Pratchett, Q.C. of Fasken Martineau DuMoulin LLP will delve into the legal issues that must be considered and addressed to avoid disputes, and share the top five things that have given rise to “green litigation” in the United States. This seminar, in partnership with the British Columbia Construction Roundtable, takes place Thursday, April 19, 2012 from 8:00 – 11:30 a.m. at the Centre for Interactive Research on Sustainability (CIRS) at the University of British Columbia. Attendees will also receive an introduction to the CIRS, along with the university’s plans for sustainable development. Self-guided tour will be offered after the event. Register online at http://www.glotmansimpson.com/News/Innovations-Blog.

3.5 Core LUs

A Provincial Perspective: Working Together in 2050!

The City in 2050: Creating Blueprints for Change program initiates a multi-year dialogue around urban development strategies leading into the mid-21st Century. Featuring former British Columbia premier and Vancouver mayor Mike Harcourt, along with Gordon Price, Director of Simon Fraser University’s City Program, this ninth installment in the series will focus on how to bring federal, provincial and municipal parties together in the delivery of key regional land use issues. Urban Land Institute – British Columbia invites you to be there on Thursday, September 22, 11:30 – 2:00 at the Terminal City Club, 837 West Hastings Street, Vancouver. For more information and to register, visit https://netforum.uli.org/eweb/DynamicPage.aspx?site=ULIMC&webcode=DCouncilEventInfo&Reg_evt_key=1ecdd7f8-e904-4bc9-beaa-8361ff2421e4&RegPath=EventRegFees.

2.5 Non-core LUs

ARE Preparation Seminars

Building upon the success of last year’s ARE Preparation seminars, the IAC committee continues to offer free study sessions in 2011 for Intern Architects who are preparing for the ARE Exams. This year, the emphasis will be placed on approaches for working through the vignette portions of each exam, focusing on problem-solving and time management strategies.
Each seminar will generally run from 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. at the AIBC Architecture Centre. These seminars are designed to provide strategies and other tips for each exam, and are not intended to cover specific exam content. It would be helpful to have some familiarity with the exam materials and some experience with the graphic practice program prior to attending the respective seminars (except, of course, for the introductory seminar).
To reserve a spot for one of the seminars, or if you have any questions, you can contact Registration & Licensing Administration Assistant Emily Tyler by phone (604-683-8588, ext. 324) or e-mail (etyler@aibc.ca).

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March 9, 2011:     Introduction Seminar

This seminar will provide an overview of the process and study techniques for the NCARB ARE exams. Information about AIBC study resources and external study resources will also be shared. Learn how to prepare for, book and take your ARE exams. Much of the information that will be covered can be found on the AIBC web site under Intern Architect Exam Process and Resources.

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March 30, 2011:   Vignette Seminar
Programming, Planning + Practice (PPP)

This exam has one graphic vignette: Site Zoning.

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Site Planning + Design (SPD)

This exam has two graphic vignettes: Site Grading and Site Design.

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April 14, 2011:     Vignette Seminar
Building Design + Construction Systems (BDCS)

This exam has three graphic vignettes: Accessibility/Ramp, Stair Design and Roof Plan.

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May 18, 2011:       Vignette Seminar
Schematic Design (SD)

This exam has two graphic vignettes: Interior Layout and Building Layout.

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June 1, 2011:       Vignette Seminar
Structural Systems (SS)

This exam has one graphic vignette: Structural Layout.

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Building Systems (BS)

This exam has one graphic vignette: Mechanical and Electrical Plan.

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Construction Documents + Services (CDS)

This exam has one graphic vignette: Building Section.

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Cascadia Green Building Council – An American in Vancouver: Lessons to be Learned Across the Borders featuring Dr. Arthur C. Nelson

Transformational Lecture Series

With more than two million residents each, Vancouver and Portland, Oregon, are practically the same size. Portland is considered the premier example of “smart growth” in the United States, based in large part on its extensive rail transit system. Even so, Vancouver’s system, which is about the same age, carries vastly more passengers and has created vastly more dynamic “transit oriented developments” than Portland. If Portland is considered a leader in the US but trails Vancouver so significantly, what is the future of rail transit in America? Dr. Arthur Nelson will identify key lessons the United States can learn from the kind of rail transit planning and development engaged in Vancouver. Dr. Nelson, FAICP, is Presidential Professor of City & Metropolitan Planning at the University of Utah where he is also Director of the Metropolitan Research Center;, Adjunct Professor of Finance in the David Eccles School of Business; and Co-director of the Master of Real Estate Program. For the past 30 years, he has conducted pioneering research in growth management, urban containment, public facility finance, economic development, and metropolitan development patterns, with some 20 books published and more than 300 other works. His current work focuses on how demographic economic forces, along with shifts in housing preference, will reshape America’s metropolitan areas for the rest of this century. This presentation will also include an open dialogue to explore the nuances of Vancouver’s lessons. It takes place Wednesday, March 9, 2011 12:00 noon to 2:00 p.m. at the Creekside Community Recreation Centre, 1 Athlete’s Way. Vancouver. For more information and to register for this free presentation, visit http://tls2011anvancouver.eventbrite.com/ or contact Joyce Shen by e-mail (joyce.shen@cascadiagbc.org) or phone (604-909-9559).