Architecture49, Victoria Ikede
Greetings from AIA Canada Society,
As the leaves begin to change for some of us, I’m excited to bring you the latest news and events from your Canadian friends focused on making our planet a greener place. Here’s what we’ve been up to:
RECENT ACTIVITIES
Continuing Education Webinars & Events: We've hosted various Continuing Education Webinars and In-Person Events, and engaged with key architectural and community stakeholders across Canada.
Whole Building Life Cycle Assessment Workshops | Royal Architectural Institute of Canada
Whole Building Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) Training: In partnership with the National Research Council of Canada and the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada, we offer a case study-based LCA curriculum to the Canadian architectural community.
RIBA Collaboration: with the objective to promote and strengthen links with the Royal Institute of British Architects, (RIBA). The AIA Canada Society was present in Toronto at the RIBA’s event on October 4th, its very first international inaugural meeting to discuss formalizing a future chapter of RIBA International in Canada. As a FRIBA member, I am honoured to be invited as a guest speaker.
WEBINAR HIGHLIGHTS
Neil Leach
AI and the Future of Architecture (Aug 15): Presented by Neil Leach, this course explored the growing role of AI in architecture, highlighting both its opportunities and challenges.
Exploring Emerging Tech’s Impact on Design. Debunking Myths, Embracing Realities (Aug 7): Krigh Bachmann presented on how technologies like AI and Digital Twins are transforming design practices in architecture and engineering. In partnership with Building Transformations.
Adaptive Reuse in Action: Transforming Spaces, Building Community (July 18): Carlo Parente showcased award-winning projects that demonstrate how adaptive reuse can transform obsolete spaces into community hubs.
Studio Tim Fu Ltd
Generative AI in Architectural Practice: Tools, Techniques, and Insights (June 11): Tim Fu, designer and Founder of Studio Tim Fu Ltd, led a session on integrating AI tools into architectural workflows, demonstrating their potential for creativity and efficiency.
AI-Enabled Productivity: From Drudgery to Innovation (April 24): Led by Victoria Ikede, BIM Coordinator at Architecture49 and "The BIMMentor" on YouTube, this presentation showcased how AI is revolutionizing architectural processes. She explored AI's impact on design, BIM modeling, rendering, feasibility studies, and client interactions, using practical examples to highlight how AI streamlines workflows and boosts creativity, offering significant productivity improvements with minimal disruption.
IN-PERSON EVENTS
Summer Social (June 27): AIA members gathered in Toronto for an insightful presentation by Paul Stevens on Canoe Landing Campus, exploring how community partnerships can drive urban development.
Canada Society Receptions. We’re also proud to have participated in key architectural events across Canada, engaging locally with a few architectural Canadian bodies, which included receptions at the Royal Arquitectural Institute of Canada with a Conference on Architecture (May 17) and at the Alberta Association of Architects, Banff Session (May 10).
This concludes for now some of the AIA Canada Society activities. For more information, visit us at aiacanadasociety.org
Thank you for being a part of the Green Earth Community! Together, let’s keep working towards a sustainable future! Together, we can make a difference!
Dr. Adam V. Pantelimon N.
Intl. Assoc. AIA, FRIBA, ARB, OAR, MRAIC, MCIP, OUQ, APPI, CNOA
PP AIA Canada Society
