Intern Architect Event 2009: 20x20

With summer now officially over, it is time to announce the upcoming annual Intern Architect event. The Intern Architect Committee (IAC) has been discussing this issue, and has chosen to revisit the 20x20 event organized last year. Our intent is to use this Pecha Kucha inspired event as an ongoing and continuing event that would be organized at regular intervals in the future.

As a refresher to those unaware of the origins of this type of event, Pecha Kucha originated in Japan in the late 1990s as a method devised by graphic artists to present their work while minimizing the amount of constraints and requirements. Each presenter prepares an audio visual based piece, consisting of 20 images, with each being shown for 20 seconds. This ensures the presentations do not last more than six minutes, allowing many presenters to speak during one event. Today the Pecha Kucha formula has been replicated throughout the world and these types of events are a common occurrence in numerous cities.

This year’s event will take place on Thursday, November 12th at the Architecture Gallery (AIBC). The event will start at 17:30 and refreshments, as always, will be provided.

We are looking for between five and eight speakers for this event. Preference will be given to Intern Architects and architecture students. Presenters will have the opportunity to showcase their work, ideas, or other interests. An honorarium will be presented to all of the speakers. Please contact us if you are interested in being a presenter at this year's event.

In order to ensure the event is well attended and financed, the IAC will to launch a targeted advertising and sponsorship campaign. Emails and flyers will follow shortly. To encourage guests to come and participate in the event, a draw for numerous architecturally-themed prizes will also be organised.

Please mark your calendars, and we the hope to see many of you at this exciting event!

October 2009 Oral Reviews

The application form for the upcoming October Oral Review session is currently available. The session is scheduled for October 20 and 21, 2009 and is open to those Intern Architects who have:

• completed at least 2800 hours (preferably completed all of the required hours); and
• completed the required AIBC courses.

Click here to download the application form. The application deadline is October 5, 2009.

Structures Seminar 2009

The AIBC will once again be hosting Prof. David Thaddeus, AIA, NCARB in November 2009. Prof. 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 & answers that focus on preparing Intern Architects for the Structural Systems division of the ARE 4.0. These workshops present the technique, strategy and skills invaluable to all interns 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.

Special Offer for IAs:Foundation Golf Tournament

Time is running out to sign up for the 9th Annual Architecture Foundation of British Columbia Golf Tournament, taking place Friday, September 4. Tournament organizers are pleased to offer Intern Architects a special half-price golfer registration rate for the few remaining spaces.

For $150, IAs can enjoy 18 holes of Texas Scramble golf, shared golf cart, lunch and dinner, beverage cart privileges, competitions and prizes, and a fun afternoon of hacking, duffing and networking. There are only a few openings available, and they will be filled on a first come, first served basis. Golfers of all abilities are welcome to join in the fun and camaraderie – all in support of the AFBC.

The tournament takes place at the University Golf Club at UBC (5185 University Boulevard, Vancouver). Check-in 11:00 a.m., Shotgun Start 1:15 p.m. For more information and to register, please contact event organizer Jeanette Horwood at e-mail jeanettehorwood@shaw.ca. Information is also available at www.aibc.ca.

Update: Transition from ARE 3.1 to ARE 4.0

The majority of 3.1 candidates have now been converted to 4.0. These candidates are able to schedule appointments in ARE 4.0. Currently, there are approximately 2,800 candidates pending for the final round of conversion which is reflective of the high numbers of candidates that tested in June. If you tested in late June some of your authorizations may not yet be there.

If you have a question about your open eligibilities, you may contact the ARE Helpdesk directly at 800-896-2272. Prometric anticipates that the second round of conversion to be complete by August 21. Please note that when registering for a 4.0 exam online you must select "ARE (Graphic Exams)" in Step 1: Select your testing program.