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Event: Free AIBC Green Building Events in November
On November 10, the Architectural Institute of British Columbia (AIBC) will open its gallery doors to the public for a reception and moderated panel...
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EVENT – MOV Why I Design – November 4
Why I Design WHEN: Friday, November 4, TIME: 7-11pm WHERE: Museum of Vancouver, 1100 Chestnut Street ADMISSION: Adults: $18.00 in advance, $23.00 at the...
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EVENT – The Human Scale: Film Screening and Discussion at the Rio, Nov. 8th
The Human Scale: Film Screening and Discussion WHEN: Tuesday, Nov. 8th – Doors and reception 6:00 pm | Movie 7:00 pm WHERE: The Rio Theatre...
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Book Review From The Stacks – The Wayfinding Handbook: Information Design for Public Places
Author: David Gibson (Princeton Architectural Press, 2009) Navigation is a sophisticated and complex practice, but also one that we participate in every...
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Happy Streets “Living Lab” Results Suggest Public Space Affects Wellbeing
How do we know when we are in a good public space? Does it make us happier, more calm, or even more generous? We can get the sense that a place with green...
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Industrial Magic
What should we do with urban industrial lands? Many that live within rapidly growing cities may argue that this question is extremely dated. Irrelevant...
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EVENT: Interesting Vancouver 2016, Nov. 10th
Who: Interesting Vancouver 2016 What: A night of engagement, laughter, and celebration of diversity and community When: November 10, 2016, 6 pm to 10:00...
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Shaping Vancouver 2016 – What Is The Vision For Chinatown?
Vancouver’s Chinatown is Canada’s largest and encompasses an ethnic mix of different demographics along with many century-old heritage...
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Case Study: Harmonizing Character with a Modern Laneway House
Laneway housing can be a positive tool in heritage preservation. When built behind an existing residence as a method of adding density without demolition...
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Gil Kelley: The Next Leap Forward
Presented by Urbanarium on September 28th, new City of Vancouver Director of Planning Gil Kelley spoke to a full house of architects and planners at the...
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Release – Bing Thom: In Passing (RAIC)
We are saddened to learn of the sudden passing of renowned Architect and RAIC Gold Medalist Bing Thom, FRAIC. Mr. Thom was in Hong Kong, his birthplace...
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Is Vancouver Ready to Grow from Laneways to Living Lanes?
Land in Vancouver is among the world’s most valuable, yet 27% of it is used for roads, streets and laneways. At $150 per square foot, these 3000 hectares...
By mitchellreardon
Canadian Urbanism Uncovered