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Tara Galuska — part of a series on 'compassion' When Tara Galuska was five she wanted to be either an artist or a unicorn. The unicorn plan didn’t come to pass but her dream of being an artist did! Tara is a paper artist whose delicate and intricate miniature paper plant artworks explore interior spaces […]
Burrard Arts Foundation is proud to present FAÇADE FESTIVAL 2017 in partnership with the Vancouver Art Gallery. FAÇADE FESTIVAL 2017 is a visually stunning week-long public art project and cultural event kicking off the fall season. From September 4th to September 10th, 2017, ten contemporary Canadian artists will spectacularly transform the Georgia Street façade of […]
FU Next-Generation Transportation Webinar September 5, 11 am PDT (2 pm EDT) Households often make trade-offs between housing and transportation costs: they can choose a cheaper house at the urban fringe where transportation is expensive, or pay more for a home in a more accessible and multi-modal, “smart growth” neighborhood where transport is cheaper. Urban […]
On September 7, SFU City Conversations visits Nemesis Coffee in SFU's new Charles Chang Innovation Centre at the corner of Hastings and Hamilton Streets, next to Victory Square. Nemesis will be opening early at 7:30 AM, providing drinks and treats for purchase. Then, at 8:00 AM, spend an hour discussing solutions to the Vancouver region's […]
The language of our time is the image. The current culmination of our social media age is Instagram. No other medium has the visual acuity to present the world to the world one view at a time. With 500 million monthly users and 40 billion photographs and counting, the sheer volume and reach of this […]
Architecture is on fire! This three part series gathers six leading thinkers to examine architecture’s relationship with the F.I.R.E economy – the combined and interrelated domains of finance, insurance, and real estate that collectively amount to the single biggest segment of the global economy. Architecture is radically changing alongside the current economic context and this […]
Open to the public. Admission is by donation. Reception from 6-8pm. Special remarks at 7pm. Please join us and other members of the Vancouver design community to celebrate the work and legacy of outstanding west coast modern masters. On September 12th, the West Coast Modern League launches the first in a series of receptions celebrating […]
Emily Neufeld pays tribute to the single detached dwelling and its shifting status in her exhibition Before Demolition. Her focus on the home draws from her experience growing up with a father who worked as a building contractor and is grounded in her awareness of Vancouver’s housing crisis marking a divide between the haves and […]
Event Date: Thursday, September 14, 2017 Deadline to register: September 7, 2017 This presentation discusses the Science of Building Acoustics. It evaluates how Sound works and the objective of controlling noise within enclosed spaces to improve the comfort, productivity, and experience of the building occupants. Speech Intelligibility, Speech Privacy, and the Noise Control factors used […]
From understanding how to deal with white male privilege to being seen as pushy instead of decisive, women in professional settings face different challenges than men. Join Ted Leonhardt as he identifies some of the special challenges for women in the workplace, particularly around negotiation. Ted brings his sessions to life using real stories from […]
Matt Devine & David Burdeny Matt Devine “A Fine Line” and David Burdeny “Oceans” Sept. 9th - Oct. 15th, 2017 Opening Reception: Saturday, Sept. 15th at 5pm DAVID BURDENY BIOGRAPHY Known for his finely composed photographs, David Burdeny has spent the past 15 years exploring a variegated photographic Landscape ranging from minimal seascapes, ornate European […]
Skip Navigation PIBC South Coast Chapter - Sea-to-Sky Road Trip Summary Fees Contact Us PIBC South Coast Chapter - Sea-to-Sky Road Trip Summary Feel like you need to go on a road trip this summer? Join PIBC's South Coast Chapter for some learning and libations! Join District of Squamish and guest planners for an informative […]
With more than 50 events celebrated, MA+DS Modern Home Tours have delighted fans of modern architecture from all over the world. Today, the Modern Architectre + Design Society hosts almost 10,000 attendees each year as we gather to explore some of the most exciting examples of modern architecture and design throughout forward-looking communites across North […]
The sixth annual Livable Cities Forum: Advancing Low Carbon Resilience is being hosted by the City of Victoria in partnership with ICLEI Canada, with support from the British Columbia Climate Action Secretariat, and guidance from our contributing partner, ACT (Adaptation to Climate Change Team) at Simon Fraser University. The Forum is a boutique national event […]
Architecture is on fire! This three part series gathers six leading thinkers to examine architecture’s relationship with the F.I.R.E economy – the combined and interrelated domains of finance, insurance, and real estate that collectively amount to the single biggest segment of the global economy. Architecture is radically changing alongside the current economic context and this […]
Please join us for yet another educational seminar in the beautiful Yaletown district of Downtown Vancouver. This activity is pre-approved for the following continuing education credits: AIBC: Two (2) Learning Units (LUs) Home Builder CPDs: Two (2) Continuing Education Credits (CPDs) Click here for more information. Event Schedule 07:30AM - 08:00AM - Coffee & Networking […]
ABSTRACT Horticultural lighting poses unique problems for professional lighting designers. Simply put, today’s lighting design software is ill-suited to the task of designing lighting systems for greenhouses and vertical farms. One problem is that existing photometric data formats are based on photopic lumens and human observers. Plants respond to the spectral power distributions (SPDs) of […]
Opening Reception: September 19, 7–9 p.m. Artist Talk: September 30 at 2 p.m. Eric Metcalfe in an influential visual and performance artist who, in the late 1960s, adopted the persona of Dr. Brute in collaboration with his late wife, the artist Kate Craig, as Lady Brute. Through the abundant application and collection of leopard spot […]
Imagine Parks and Recreation – What could Vancouver’s parks, public space and recreation opportunities look like in 25 years? How about 100 years? As the first lecture on our series, we are opening the floor to some of Vancouver's thinkers on the theme of COMMUNITY + VISION: Dr Tara Moreau: Associate Director, Sustainability and Community […]
Join us on September 21st for a Walking Tour of UniverCity on Burnaby Mountain! Join us and Gordon Harris, President and CEO, SFU Community Trust, for a tour focused on the ongoing transformation of the UniverCity community atop Burnaby Mountain. Currently home to 5,000 residents, and preparing for another 4,000 or more by the year […]
Traces of Words: Rethinking ‘Script’ through Interactive New Media In our highly globalized, networked society, how are contemporary artists mobilizing interactive new media to catalyze meaningful intercultural encounters? In conjunction with the Traces of Words: Art and Calligraphy from Asia exhibition at the Museum of Anthropology at UBC, this forum explores the underlying structures of […]
Your host is: Caroline Boquist - Co-owner, Walrus Your speakers are: Ben Z Cooper - Partner & Creative Director HFour Studio Conrad Brown - Principal, Knauf and Brown Doug Stephen - Chef & Owner, Merchants Workshop Joanna Riquett - Founder & Editor in Chief, Hayo Magazine Joost Bakker - Principal, DIALOG Kelty Miyoshi McKinnon - […]
Architecture is on fire! This three part series gathers six leading thinkers to examine architecture’s relationship with the F.I.R.E economy – the combined and interrelated domains of finance, insurance, and real estate that collectively amount to the single biggest segment of the global economy. Architecture is radically changing alongside the current economic context and this […]
Event Date: Tuesday, September 26, 2017 Deadline to register: September 19, 2017 This one-hour webinar summarizes the key design criteria for barrier-free design as regulated by the 2015 edition of the National Building Code of Canada (NBC). Attendees will learn about the requirements associated with a path of travel throughout a building and where the […]
We are excited to welcome you to our third annual speed mentoring event on Tuesday, September 26th, 2017! The event will give you a unique opportunity to meet with a successful and diverse group of women working across the Architecture, Engineering and Construction industry. The aim of the event is to facilitate dynamic discussions driven […]
7:00pm — 8:30pm Under the Bridge Brent Comber Studio (Directions) Celebrate the launch of THE MIX at IDS Vancouver 2017 under the Second Narrows Bridge! Mingle with Vancouver’s design community, enjoy refreshments and get an exclusive first look at the collaborative installation between Brent Comber and Eindhoven-based design duo OS and OOS. 8:30pm — 10:00pm […]
An entertaining and provocative introductory webinar on the topic of affordable housing that will hopefully raise a number of 'larger picture' questions as we dive into the next two webinar sessions later this fall. Three informative speakers will provide expert insight into alternative perspectives on the role of the planner in the delivery of affordable […]
As an Interior Designer, Architect or other design/trade professional, you're invited to an exclusive event! Join us at EQ3 (2536 Granville St) on Wednesday, September 27 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. for the annual Wine + Design: an exclusive EQ3 Design Community Event. Mix + mingle over light bites and wine as we celebrate […]
6:00pm — 8:00pm Material Matters Martha Sturdy Studio (Directions) Continue the celebration of THE MIX’s launch at Martha Sturdy Studio! Enjoy drinks and get an exclusive first look at the collaborative installation between Martha Sturdy and Rotterdam-based designer Sabine Marcelis. This event is part of The Mix, a brand new program for IDS Vancouver 2017 […]
There are many ways to skin a cat, or a city for that matter. Faculty and associates of the UBC SALA present five provocative and playful perspectives on Vancouver. The series takes you from imagined futures past and present, to the giant sulphur pile in Vancouver Harbour; from the 15th floor of the landmark Electra […]
There will also be a free webcast of this event. Register for the webcast here. What would a progressive city agenda look like? How would it confront the challenges of urban poverty, unemployment, inadequate and unaffordable housing, poor public transportation, decaying physical infrastructure, and the growing risks of climate change? Who would lead such an […]
MOV’s Built City Speaker Series returns for an exhilarating round table discussion. This event, in partnership with Architecture Canada - Metro Vancouver Chapter, will focus on one of Vancouver’s hottest topics: built local affordable housing models for families. Moderated by Gloria Venczel from Architecture Canada – Metro Vancouver Chapter, this impressive group of Vancouver housing […]
The biggest design party of the year brings together over 5,600 of the industry’s greatest influencers for one amazing night to kick off IDS Vancouver 2017. The Party on Opening Night, presented by Inform Interiors and Intracorp, is where Canadian and international design talents gather to check out what’s in store from the brightest in […]
Over 7,000 professional members of the trade attend Professional Trade Day, presented by Miele. IDS Vancouver Professional Trade Day is reserved to professional members of the design trade. The day is designed to inspire, educate and expose professionals to products, designers and ideas from both international and national perspectives. In addition to the floor exhibits […]
The IDIBC SHINE Awards of Excellence will host more than 200 design, industry and media guests at the award-winning Vancouver Convention Centre. Please join us for this event of the year as IDIBC recognizes creativity, passion and vision! The awards celebrate the outstanding design achievements of BC’s professional interior design community. The caliber of design […]
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