Luncheon Meeting: Site Tour - UBC Student Union Building

Thursday, May 8, 2014 (Updated)

Presented by Bruce Haden, Architect AIBC, Dialog

Members of the architectural team will present the essential ideas of the UBC Student Union Building, designed by Dialog in joint venture with B+H Architects. Following the concept presentation there will be a walking tour on the facility under construction.

The New SUB Building is conceived of a means of shaping flows through space – flows of peoples, of materials, ecologies, energies…and ideas. 4d sustainability depends on both: - a deep understanding of and sensitivity towards the nested scales of flows and flow exchanges through and across the site; and – the exchange of ideas, aspirations and everyday actions towards more sustainable possible futures.

Moveable, reconfigurable, de/reconstructible systems allow flexibility to respond to short-term changes (hours, days, months, etc). Durable materials and non-prescriptive elements allow for adaptation to occur over longer timescales. The skillful combination of the two provides a robust and nimble capacity to respond to the challenges of designing for unknowable futures.

Bruce’s architectural and urban design work has been recognized globally, particularly for the Governor General’s and World Architecture Festival winning design of the Nk’Mip Desert Cultural Centre in Osoyoos, BC. He has extensive experience in institutional, social services, residential, retail and First Nations projects with work ranging widely from wastewater treatment plants to cafes.

NOTE
Participants must bring their own safety glasses, steel toed boots, hard hats, and safety vests. 

LOCATION
Room 206 (Council Chambers), Existing UBC Student Union Building 

AGENDA (Updated)
2:30 am - 3:00 pm - Luncheon (full course self-serve buffet style)
2:45 pm - 3:00 pm - Chapter Business
3:00 pm - 4:30 pm - Guest Speaker Introductory Presentation, then Departing on Building Tour

COST
$32.00 plus GST for pre-registered CSC members / Association Executive Directors
$48.00 plus GST for non-members

PARKING
From Wesbrook Mall: Turn west on Student Union Boulevard to access the North Parkade. www.parking.ubc.ca/find-parking

TRANSIT
From Downtown: Take either the Number 4 UBC or 44 UBC buses. www.translink.ca

REGISTER ONLINE
Online at Karelo by VISA, MasterCard, or Interac Online.

REGISTER BY FAX
The registration form available at vancouver.csc-dcc.ca. Payment can be made at the door by cash, cheque, or VISA only.

PRE-REGISTRATION
Pre-registration ends at 2:00 pm on the Wednesday before the meeting.

LIMITED SPACE
Space is limited to 40 participants. Register soon!