Architecturebc the Journal of the Architectural Institute of British Columbia, Issue 32 September 2009
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architectureBC The Journal of the Architectural Institute of British Columbia, Issue 32 September 2009 Inside: The Business of Architecture Changing of the (Avant) Guard Page 15 Architecture on the Fast Track Station Designs Shine on the Canada Line Page 19 Designing Tomorrow Architects Prepare for Market Challenges Page 22 In this Issue: architectureBC Permeable On-Site Stormwater Cover Story » architectureBC is the quarterly journal of the AIBC and the Editorial Advisory Committee Source Control System architectural community of British Columbia. It is mailed Architecture on the Fast Track Elisa Brandts MAIBC to approximately 3,000 architects, firms, retired architects, Sandra Korpan MAIBC honorary members, interns architects, architectural Station Designs Shine on the Canada Line Scott Mitchell MAIBC technologists, architectural graduates, students, and affiliate Sean Ruthen IA.AIBC members. architectureBC is also mailed to industry partners Patrick R. Stewart MAIBC and stakeholders in government, related sectors, professional 19 associations and selected media outlets. AIBC member ideas and Executive Director: Michael Ernest MAIBC contributions are welcomed; please contact the associate editor. Editor: David Wiebe Opinions expressed herein are not necessarily endorsed by the AIBC; authors are solely responsible for the information and Associate Editor: Lisa Toyne MA opinions in their articles. Design: Michael Liu Architectural Institute of British Columbia Advertising: Advertising In Print 100 – 440 Cambie Street, Vancouver, BC V6B 2N5 (604) 681-1811 Tel: (604) 683-8588 [email protected] Fax: (604) 683-8568 (Toll-free in BC) Tel: 1-800-667-0753, Fax: 1-800-661-2955 Publication Agreement Number 40884028 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.aibc.ca Introducing AIBC Council AIBC Staff Elected Councillors Michael Ernest MAIBC Executive Director President Venetian Local 304; [email protected] Pierre E. Gallant MAIBC MRAIC A view of Sea Island Station. Cover photo courtesy of Walter Vice President Catherine Bolter Francl Architecture. Photography by Michael Elkan Photography Gordon Richards MAIBC Professional Development Coordinator Local 312; [email protected] Registrar Cobble Scott Kemp MAIBC Carla Brown-John MBA CEC Director of Administration and Human Resources Treasurer Local 317; [email protected] Elisa Brandts MAIBC Jackie Buchan Past President Paralegal / Illegal Practice Coordinator David R. Wilkinson MAIBC MRAIC The Business of Architecture » Local 316; [email protected] Veronica Gillies MAIBC Aleta Cho Paula Grossman MAIBC Changing of the (Avant) Guard: Professional Development Coordinator Peter Levar MAIBC Local 318; [email protected] Architectural Legacy in the Workplace Cal Meiklejohn MAIBC Barry R. Weih MAIBC Maura Gatensby MAIBC MRAIC Director of Professional Development Local 334; [email protected] 15 LG Appointees The new 90mm Erica Holt James A. Belsheim BASC Professional Practice Coordinator Owen Pawson BArch LL.B. Local 314; [email protected] Dr. Richard Peddie Ph.D Michael Liu Tim Spiegel B.Sc. (QS) PQS permeable paver Communications Specialist UBC SALA Representative Local 311; [email protected] Chris Macdonald FRAIC Thomas Lutes, Barrister & Solicitor that is as durable Director of Professional Conduct and Illegal Practice Local 321; [email protected] Guests to Council (non-voting) Jerome Marburg LL.B, MBA , General Counsel Sylvie Gagnon IA.AIBC Director of Registration & Licensing Intern Architect The faces of Proscenium architecture + interiors as it is beautiful! Local 305; [email protected] Malcolm Cairns AT.AIBC Linda Nielsen Architectural Technologist Front Desk Administrator Carson Noftle BD.AIBC Local 300; [email protected] Building Designer Roisin O’Neill Keath Seeton RD.AIBC Registration Coordinator City of Langford, BC Interior Designer Local 313; [email protected] Designing Tomorrow: D. Katherine Rau Architects Prepare for Market Challenges Executive Assistant Local 335; [email protected] Gayle Roberts 22 Professional Conduct Coordinator Local 310; [email protected] Lisa Toyne MA A Paving System We Can All Live With® Communications Specialist Local 331; [email protected] Kim Underwood Licensing Coordinator • Lower Construction & Life Cycle Costs • Traffi c Calming Local 309; [email protected] David Wiebe • Removes 99% Of Oil & Hydrocarbons • Eliminates Surface Runoff Director of Communications • Removes Up To 97% Of Heavy Metals • Earn Up To 9 LEED® Points Local 308; [email protected] Marguerite Wood Front Desk Supervisor • Pedestrian Friendly • Water Harvesting www.pavingstones.com Local 306; [email protected] • Disability Friendly • Roofwater Management 800-663-4091 architectureBC september 2009 - 1 PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE architectureBC ISSUE 32 SEPTEMBER 2009 President’s Message 7 3 President’s Message Let me begin by saying it is truly an honour to 2009 Annual Meeting have been chosen president of this illustrious The 2009 Annual Meeting – carried out in two 5 Executive Director’s Message organization. In May, membership elected a new 10 parts – was completed on June 27. It was well council, one that I already know shares a deep attended and respectfully carried out. Council AIBC Updates commitment to the interests of the public, the received four separate motions from the floor, 6 Whose Legislation is it, Anyway? profession and the AIBC. 7 In Passing: Abraham Rogatnick most pertaining to the process and direction of 8 Look up ... Waaaaay Up It is my pleasure to welcome to AIBC Council council’s ongoing legislative renewal initiative 10 Shifting Form, Shaping the Future some new voices: Paula Grossman MAIBC and (for details, visit the AIBC’s Legislative Renewal 12 Getting to the Core University of British Columbia representative web page). While some of the wording for these 13 A Voice of Experience Chris Macdonald FRAIC. As well, Silvie Gagnon non-binding motions is problematic, their basic 13 Kudos IA.AIBC now represents the Intern Architects at intent remains clear. council. Their perspectives and passion benefit Council readily agreed to seriously consider these us all. Feature: The Business of Architecture motions in its ongoing deliberations on legisla- 15 Changing of the (Avant) Guard: Architectural Legacy in the Workplace tive renewal. Subsequently, four working groups 18 Small Firm, Big Rewards: Setting up Shop It has been a tumultuous time of late for the institute. As AIBC Council embarks on the task were created, each with the responsibility for Pierre E. Gallant MAIBC MRAIC is of addressing the many and varied issues on its reviewing and assessing one of the motions. The Cover Story: the President of the AIBC Council submissions will receive further consideration at 19 Architecture on the Fast Track: Station Designs Shine on the Canada Line agenda, I believe it is worthwhile to remind all 19 that the council is primarily accountable to the subsequent council meetings. public, albeit in consultation with the members 22 Designing Tomorrow: Architects Prepare for Market Challenges Legislative Renewal 23 Finding Assurance in Insurance 25 of our profession. As a profession, we have great privilege, granted by government, to oversee and The prospect of legislative renewal and a new Exhibit regulate what we do. provincial act to govern the profession continues 25 Interior Designs to be the major point of discussion and conten- With it come many responsibilities. Underlying tion within the ranks of the institute. Several it all, and guiding our decisions, is the concept of members have taken the time to express their Professional Conduct & Illegal Practice public interest. Architects have a social contract 26 By Thomas Lutes LL.B heartfelt concerns about the direction in which with the public. It is the role of the AIBC to the institute is heading. Others have spoken pas- ensure we meet those contractual obligations. Upcoming Events sionately on behalf of proposed changes. 28 IDSwest In essence, AIBC Council is the government Motions and process aside, council has heard 28 Gaining Ground of the profession, by the profession, but for the clearly the underlying message: members need to public. be better informed, more deeply involved, and Registration and Licensing more closely aligned with any decisions regard- 29 By Jerome Marburg LL.B, MBA The Vancouver Board of Trade has a philosophy: “What is good for the community is good for ing legislative renewal. As a council, we would business”. This is a remarkable perspective given have it no other way. Despite best intentions, it Business is clear that not enough has been done to inform 30 Room for Growth that it comes from a business association. Surely it is reasonable to suggest that, as a self-regulating and educate members about the rationale for profession empowered by the public, this notion legislative renewal and the many complexities Book Review surrounding it. 32 Green Roofs in Sustainable Landscape Design holds even more truth for the institute: what is 30 good for the community is good for the AIBC. In response, the new council is committed to do- 34 AIBC Registrant Update As a mantra, it provides another reminder that ing a better job of sharing information, gathering self-interest, perceived or real, is secondary to the feedback and otherwise engaging members in this In My Opinion public good … if it has a place at all within our important dialogue. In addition to providing new 36 An Age of Uncertainty institute. and better online information, we will be meet- With that said, much has transpired over recent ing with committees, focus groups and any other