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On October 30-31, the International Living Future Institute (ILFI) and Passive House Canada (PHC) will jointly present the Net Positive Symposium in Vancouver, BC. This two-day event will focus on the latest innovations, with case study examples highlighting successful implementation of Zero Energy and Passive House components.
CPD Learning Units: 1.5 Municipalities all over British Columbia are playing an increasingly critical role in resolving homelessness. This Webinar will pose a frank and basic discussion on homelessness and the difficulties of housing vulnerable populations. We will begin with an overview of the extent of the problem, how the population has diversified and how […]
Join IDC Staff, IDC Industry Committee Members, and IDC members in Vancouver for our next networking reception hosted by IDC Industry National Partner Knoll at Blackburn Young. Enjoy delicious hors d'oeuvres and cocktails provided by our host while catching up with fellow members. Hosted by: Knoll and Blackburn Young Office Solutions Inc in partnership with […]
Imagine Parks and Recreation – What could Vancouver’s parks, public space and recreation opportunities look like in 25 years? How about 100 years? n the fourth lecture of this series, we delve into the role of parks and public spaces in providing spaces and opportunities for celebration, collective/individual sense of joy, inclusion and diversity. There […]
The BC Chapter of IFMA invites members to attend a tour of the Electronic Arts Burnaby Headquarters and a dinner social on Thursday, November 2nd, 2017 This sustainability focussed, state-of-the-art facility has many unique features for attendees to learn about. Some of those features include: high quality workspaces, green roof, soccer pitch, motion capture studio, […]
John Fluevog is an independent designer and retailer of forward-thinking footwear and accessories. Since 1970, he has been steadfast in creating unique soles for unique souls that have been seen everywhere from the feet of Madonna, Beyoncé, Lady Gaga and Jack White to the runways of high fashion. Recently, John was recognized by The Two/Ten […]
Following the lecture, please join us for a networking reception generously sponsored by Tremco – Roofing & Building Maintenance
Designers, architects and allied trades! Do you want to speak better, improve your communication skills, and be a better leader? Check out Chatr-Blocks, the Vancouver Toastmasters group for design and associated professionals. Join us for a free, fun open house--food at 5:30, meeting 6-7:15pm.
The Forum For Dialogue And Learning features an extraordinary panel of leading experts moderated by Jess Ketchum, President of Ketchum Communications Ltd. Jess has provided specialized strategic communications services to senior corporate and association executives and government officials for thirty years. Our featured speakers are: Gordon Harris - President + CEO, SFU Community Trust - […]
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 […]
In coordination with the launch of Asim Waqif's new installation at Offsite, the Vancouver Art Gallery is pleased to co-present SFU City Conversations: Rethinking and Repurposing Waste. According to the City of Vancouver’s Zero Waste 2040 statistics, residents, businesses and institutions threw away approximately 351,000 tonnes of garbage in 2015, most of which could have […]
How much are you worth? Does your workplace give you as much as you give it? Join us to learn about your rights, and standard office practices, at the Workplace Workshop, Thursday, November 9th, 6:00 pm at Symmetry Lighting. The workshop will include experts in labour rights, professional relations, and the architecture job market speaking […]
In celebration of World Town Planning Day, join the Planning Institute of BC’s South Coast Chapter and Vancouver Public Space Network for a film screening and panel discussion of The Infinite Happiness. The film is a personal video diary shot entirely in Copenhagen’s “8 House” designed by Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG), following a group of […]
Dubbed the "City of Glass" by Douglas Coupland, a steel-and-glass architectural aesthetic dominates Vancouver's downtown. In a city that is both a paradise and unaffordable, where technology collides with nature, and luxury lives blocks from extreme poverty, this refracted view of our skyline underscores one fact that there is no single way of looking at […]
WHAT IS SHIFT? Humankind is defined by shifts in perspective, a necessary catalyst for inspiring action.TEDxSFU: Shift aims to recognize, characterize and question our ideas, philosophies and environments. Uniting societal leaders in a focused unearthing of shifting paradigms. Each shift represents a clarified vision, and crystal clear alternative to a life-altering decision. By pulling together […]
Join TILT Curiosity Labs for our FREE life drawing events. These public art sessions are part of HCMA Architecture + Design commitment to serving our community as a space that inspires curiosity, creativity, and conversation. Join us! FORMAT Each session will have a professional nude model for two hours of timed poses. Everyone is welcome, […]
The Public Salons originated from dinner gatherings hosted by Sam Sullivan and Lynn Zanatta for over a decade. These dinners were attended by up to 10 people from very different walks of life who each spent 5 to 10 minutes speaking about something they were passionate about. One of the few regulars at these dinners […]
The Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation is developing Vancouver’s Playbook, a new master plan to guide the delivery of vibrant parks and recreation over the next 25 years. As part of this process, The VanPlay Smart City Talks series will bring together some of the world’s leading thinkers on public space and urban issues […]
7th Annual Scholarship and TopID Awards Room Tours of Douglas Hotel and JW Marriott http://www.parqvancouver.com/hotels/ Scholarship Award and Video Top NEWH ID awards to CHIL Interior Design, SSDG Interiors Inc, Hager Design International Inc Be a Sponsor! click here for sponsor details Our NEWH 7th Annual Event at PARQ and we would love for you […]
JOIN AN INTERACTIVE SYMPOSIUM exploring the integration of digital media into branded environments, signage, interior design and architecture, brought to you by your local SEGD – Society for Experiential Graphic Design, Vancouver Chapter and SenovvA. Interactivity and digital media are an integral part of almost every innovative project, whether it be a branding campaign, a […]
Michael von Hausen will examine some of the key ingredients necessary to revitalize the downtowns of small cities and towns for resilience and the new economy. Using his four building blocks and comprehensive downtown health assessment tool, Michael will provide strategies that move beyond “cosmetic” design fixes. Michael will first describe his approach and the […]
Mentorship – What does it mean to you? How does it relate to a successful career? Attention YLG Members: Join ULI BC’s Young Leaders Group at our inaugural Mentorship Evening and find answers to these questions and more! At this exclusive event, you will meet a hand-selected group of industry peers and experts in how […]
We are excited to announce that WIA Mentorship Program is back! Whatever part of our journey we are on, we occasionally need a little advice, feedback, or someone to be a sounding board. If this is something you think would like to participate in, join in! This program started in 2015 by WIA and included […]
Bridge Warming is a free event created by CityStudio students in partnership with VIVA Vancouver. Lights, music and extreme coziness... On Friday, November 24th from 3pm-8pm, you are invited to Vancouver’s first ever Bridge Warming event! 20 students from SFU Semester in Dialogue at CityStudio have partnered with VIVA Vancouver to create engaging and thought-provoking […]
It's that time of year again, to ring in the holiday season with the Canadian Construction Women Winter Social! Join us at Rogue Kitchen & Wetbar on Tuesday November 28th, 2017 as we celebrate our incredible members, partners, sponsors, past and current board members by throwing the best construction social event of the season. We […]
One of our most popular courses is back, featuring refreshed content and new instructors! If you are thinking about starting your own practice or interested in learning about what it’s like to work in or be a principal of a mid to large-sized firm, then our Blueprint for Business course is for you. This full […]
This November 29th, GRAY turns traditional awards programming on its head. (Would you expect anything less of us?) We know one of the best parts of an awards event (besides winning!) is the after party. So GRAY's Awards gala *is* the after party! Skipping traditional programming, GRAY Award winners and GRAY Magazine's Awards issue will […]
Join us for a fun night at Steamworks Gastown! Take a break from education seminars, have a drink and socialize with us! Capacity is limited – reserve your ticket early. Ample parking + right beside Waterfront Skytrain Station
CityStudio invites you to join us for a celebratory showcase featuring the students and projects making Vancouver more liveable, sustainable and joyful! Drop by Vancouver City Hall on December 1st between 9:30am and 12:00pm to see what the students from SFU, BCIT, UBC, Langara College and Emily Carr have been up to this semester with […]
The Annual Warren Gill Lecture Series Presented by Simon Fraser University’s City Program What is happening to my neighbourhood? The socio-spatial restructuring of Vancouver, Calgary, Toronto and Montréal, 1970 to 2015 Major global, national, and regional forces, in the context of growing economic inequality, are restructuring metropolitan areas, creating a new socio-spatial order with more […]
WHERE LIGHT, ART AND COMMUNITY CONNECT. This winter, experience Lumière… an annual event inspired by light and artistic expression, driven by community and connection. Lighting up Vancouver’s iconic West End, English Bay and Jim Deva Plaza come alive this December with a series of light art installations, performances and community building initiatives. Lumiere is free, […]
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