Building Design and Construction Systems ARE Vignette Seminar

The next ARE Seminar will cover BDCS run from 6:00PM to 7:30PM on April 14th at the AIBC Architecture Centre. The seminar will 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.

Introductory material and resources can be located at Intern Architect Exam Process and Resources,

To reserve a spot for this seminar, or if you have any questions, you can contact Emily Tyler, Registration & Licensing Administration Assistant, at 604 683 8588 ext. 324 or etyler@aibc.ca.

April 14, 2011 – Vignette Seminar

Building Design + Construction Systems (BDCS)

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

March 30, 2011 – Vignette Seminar

The IAC committee will be offering a free study session for Intern Architects who are preparing for the ARE Exams. This seminars emphasis will placed on approaches for working through the vignette portions for PPP and SPD, focusing on problem-solving and time management strategies.

This seminar will run from 6:00PM to 7:30PM at the AIBC Architecture Centre. The seminar will 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.

Introductory material and resources can be located at Intern Architect Exam Process and Resources,

To reserve a spot for this seminar, or if you have any questions, you can contact Emily Tyler, Registration & Licensing Administration Assistant, at 604 683 8588 ext. 324 or etyler@aibc.ca.

Programming, Planning + Practice (PPP)

This exam has one graphic vignette– Site Zoning.

Site Planning + Design (SPD)

This exam has two graphic vignettes – Site Grading and Site Design

CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS: View from the Edge Exhibit

Deadline Extended: Noon on Monday, March 25, 2011 at AIBC Offices

The Architectural Institute of British Columbia invites submissions for its upcoming View from the Edge exhibit. This is an open call; any AIBC registrant may enter materials for display. Given the nature of this exhibit, all AIBC registrant categories are encouraged to take part, including Intern Architects and Students. Projects do not have to be actualized. They can be completed, or purely idea-based representations.

The exhibit will explore concepts and ideas related to the 2011 Festival of Architecture – an AIBC / Architecture | RAIC Partnership. The festival theme, Architecture on the Edge, acknowledges the many ways in which west coast architects continue to extend the boundaries in such areas as form and design, sustainability, community development and social awareness.

For more information, please visit View from the Edge.