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March 16, 2016
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September 17, 2014
September 24 – November 6, 2014
Through a series of information and photo panels, this exhibit will provide information on how architects and designers can incorporate bird-friendly design into their projects. Over 250 species of resident, migratory and over-wintering birds are regularly observed in the Vancouver region, but urbanization has had negative impacts on them. Based on the City of Vancouver’s Bird Friendly Strategy, the exhibit unveils the conditions required for native birds to thrive in Vancouver. Bird well-being matters because birds bring Vancouver to life with their songs, colour and flight. Their high visibility and audibility also make them an important experiential link between people and local biodiversity. In addition, birds provide ecosystem services in the form of pest control, pollination and seed-dispersal. Through this exhibit, observers can learn more about the Bird Friendly Design Guidelines, which are intended to be used by developers, planners, designers and landowners. The AIBC Gallery, located at #100 – 440 Cambie Street in Vancouver, is free and open to the public Monday – Friday from 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
July 28, 2014
AIBC Gallery
August 7 – September 19, 2014
This exhibit features 19 student team projects developed by fourth term Master of Architecture students studying at the University of British Columbia. The studio work featured is the result of a collaboration between the School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture and the UBC First Nations House of Learning.
Each project on display explores the concept of “Research Centre” development in one of four institutional variants: centre, museum, archive, or memorial. Throughout the exhibit, the design process is illustrated through beautiful and provocative key images. The exhibit also includes statements from individuals who participated in the studio as “clients”. This exhibit demonstrates how a real world context can lend meaning and clarity to help to speculative design endeavors.
Gallery Reception:
AIBC registrants are invited to attend a reception on September 15 from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Advance reception R.S.V.P. is required by September 7. Please R.S.V.P. by emailing: conceptualizingthetechnical@gmail.com or confirm as “going” at the Facebook event page. The AIBC Gallery, located at #100 – 440 Cambie Street in Vancouver, is free and open to the public open Monday – Friday 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
July 9, 2014
July 10 – 31, 2014
The Canadian Green Building Awards recognize excellence in the design and execution of Canadian residential and non-residential buildings of all types, including new construction, existing buildings, renovations and interior design projects. The program is open to new and renovated buildings and interiors. The exhibition will feature this year’s eight award-winning projects from across the country. The AIBC Gallery, located at #100 – 440 Cambie Steet in Vancouver, is free and open to the public open Monday – Thursday from 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. and Friday from 8:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
April 2, 2014
May 1 – June 12, 2014
The exhibit features the work of graduating students from British Columbia Institute of Technology’s Architectural Science program. This year’s studio projects focus on British Columbia’s Strathcona neighbourhood. In the studio, students were challenged to develop a master plan, and then to select specific sites and programs for the area. The resulting exhibition showcases the students’ projects from the pre-design through to technical detailing phases. In developing their concepts, students consulted with local residents, businesses, not-for-profit organizations and design professionals to refine their ideas. You can download the BCIT Exhibition poster for more information.
March 10, 2014
March 12 – April 25, 2014
Wood WORKS! is a national industry-led initiative of the Canadian Wood Council, with a goal of supporting innovation and providing leadership on the use of wood and wood products. The annual Wood Design Awards of BC recognize excellence, leadership and innovation in wood-based projects. The awards also serve as an opportunity to publicly acknowledge and encourage continued excellence in the building and design community and in the forest industry. This exhibit features the most recent award-winning projects from 2014. The AIBC Gallery is free and open to the public Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. It is located at #100 – 440 Cambie Steet, Vancouver, BC V6B 2N5. Click here, for more information about the AIBC Gallery.
November 20, 2013
AIBC Gallery: #100 – 440 Cambie Street, Vancouver
Winners and other submissions for the 2013 AIBC Architectural Awards will be available for viewing again from January 14, 2014. The exhibit showcases the best in B.C. architecture, encompassing more than 60 submissions garnered across three award categories: The Lieutenant-Governor of British Columbia Awards in Architecture; The AIBC Innovation Award; and the AIBC Special Jury Award. The AIBC Gallery is free and open to the public Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Click here to view this year’s award recipients.
October 18, 2013
AIBC Gallery: #100 – 440 Cambie Street, Vancouver
Winners and other submissions for the 2013 AIBC Architectural Awards are on display from November 4 to December 20, 2013. The exhibit showcases the best in B.C. architecture, encompassing more than 60 submissions garnered across three award categories: The Lieutenant-Governor of British Columbia Awards in Architecture; The AIBC Innovation Award; and the AIBC Special Jury Award. The AIBC Gallery is free and open to the public Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Click here to view the award winners.
August 20, 2013
The AIBC Gallery is pleased to host this international exhibition featuring 33 emblematic Swiss projects built over the past 20 years. In partnership with the Consulate General of Switzerland, Pacific Arbour Retirement Communities, the Swiss Canadian Chamber of Commerce and Ventana Construction.
While projects are spread geographically throughout Switzerland’s four linguistic regions, all exemplify unique solutions to sustainable development through technical expertise and innovation. The exhibition explores the architectural practices, engineering techniques, materials, and environmental protection methods used. The interaction between the built and natural environments while practicing responsible architecture is highlighted.
Through this exploration, visitors will see that sustainable development is not a ready-made formula, but rather a pursuit that challenges and inspires. The projects of architects such as Herzog & de Meuron, Gigon/Guyer and many more show that there is nothing that cannot be expressed by inventive, visual architecture that retains its capacity for complying with demanding ecological and economic choices. This exhibition, conceived and managed by art historian Nathalie Herschdorfer, is presented by the Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs in cooperation with Swiss Embassies and Consulates around the world. To view a complete list of featured projects, click here. The exhibition media release is available here.
This unique exhibition will be available for public viewing from September 12 to October 17, 2013. The AIBC Gallery is free and open to the public Monday – Friday from 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
July 11, 2013
Architectural models, scaled-down representations of big ideas, have long been essential tools of the architectural profession. This exhibition, curated by the AIBC Gallery Committee, highlights the important historic role that architectural models have played in bringing abstract ideas to life while conveying visions of the future. It demonstrates some of the creative ways that architectural models can help architects and designers connect with the public. In so doing, this exhibition also affords a unique, behind-the-scenes glimpse into the creative process. Featured projects were designed by AIBC-registered members, AIBC Intern Architects, or students enrolled in post-secondary architectural programs. Projects include:
The exhibition takes place at the AIBC Gallery, 100 – 440 Cambie Street, Vancouver. Gallery hours are Monday – Thursday, 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. and Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. A reception will be held on Wednesday, July 24, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Advance reservations are required; please r.s.v.p. by July 22, 2013 to communications@aibc.ca.
March 13, 2013
Exhibit Dates: April 2 – 12, 2013
Wood WORKS! is a national industry-led initiative of the Canadian Wood Council, with a goal of supporting innovation and providing leadership on the use of wood and wood products. The annual Wood Design Awards of BC recognize excellence, leadership and innovation in wood-based projects. The awards also serve as an opportunity to publicly acknowledge and encourage continued excellence in the building and design community and in the forest industry. This exhibit features the most recent award-winning projects from 2013. The AIBC Gallery is free and open to the public open Monday – Friday from 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. It is located at #100 – 440 Cambie Steet, Vancouver, BC V6B 2N5.
June 28, 2012
AIBC Gallery
July 4 – August 31, 2012
This exhibit showcases winning projects from the 2012 Canadian Green Building Awards, offered through Sustainable Architecture & Building Magazine (SABMag) and SAB Homes Magazine. It features seven projects – five commercial/institutional buildings and two houses – from British Columbia, Quebec and Ontario. Chosen for their level of sustainable design, architectural excellence and technical innovation, they also encompass an impressive range of building types. Exhibit highlights include a tiny three-season house in Ontario and a state-of-the-art college building in B.C.’s Okanagan designed to the exacting standards of the Living Building Challenge. The Canadian Green Building Awards is an annual program that rewards sustainable design, architectural merit and innovation in order to advance knowledge and improve practice in the design of sustainable non-residential and residential buildings in Canada. This exhibit represents design and building excellence as well as the positive direction in which Canadian building design is heading.
April 10, 2012
April 3 – May 9, 2012
Opening Reception: Tuesday, April 17, 5:30 – 7:00 p.m.
This exhibition will explore concepts and ideas related to the 2012 AIBC Annual Conference theme, Elevation: Reaching Higher Ground. It represents more than just architecture’s physical impact on the built environment. It also reflects the importance of setting new standards for architectural excellence, raising the level and quality of dialogue around the profession, and, in doing so, growing the level of public awareness and connectedness with architecture. This exhibition looks beyond typical practice, responding to the growing changes and needs that impact not only our built environment but our very way of living. Submissions encompass built projects, specific elements of completed project design, and purely ideas-based representations. An opening reception will be held Tuesday, April 17 at the AIBC Gallery. Those wishing to attend must r.s.v.p. in advance to: communications@aibc.ca.
March 12, 2012
Re-imagining 14th and Main showcases the work of fourth year students enrolled the British Columbia Institute of Technology’s Architectural Science Program. This years’ graduating project studio is offered in conjunction with the CityStudio program, which focuses on sustainable design both at the broad urban level and the individual building level. This year’s studio projects examine the intersection of Vancouver’s 14th and Main, tackling complex urban design issues while examining the notions put forward by Vancouver’s Greenest City Goals and The Living Building Challenge. The projects also explore the question of how buildings can be part of a complete community while addressing social and environmental sustainability principles. This exhibit, the result of a year-long studio, reflects the development of detailed technical and design responses to complex contemporary issues. A reception will take place Tuesday, March 27, 2012 from 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. at the AIBC Gallery. Those wishing to attend should r.s.v.p. by March 23 to communications@aibc.ca.
March 6, 2012
This exhibition will explore concepts and ideas related to the 2012 AIBC Annual Conference theme, Elevation: Reaching Higher Ground. It represents more than just architecture’s physical impact on the built environment. It also reflects the importance of setting new standards for architectural excellence, raising the level and quality of dialogue around the profession, and, in doing so, growing the level of public awareness and connectedness with architecture. This exhibition looks beyond typical practice, responding to the growing changes and needs that impact not only our built environment but our very way of living. Submissions encompass built projects, specific elements of completed project design, and purely ideas-based representations. An opening reception will be held Tuesday, April 17 at the AIBC Gallery. Those wishing to attend must r.s.v.p. in advance to: communications@aibc.ca.
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