Vancouver Island South Network Presents: “Seismic Design in Architecture"
Now available on-demand
Webinar Description
Particularly in the dynamic geography of British Columbia, seismic considerations have needed to become an integral feature in architectural design. Increasingly stringent seismic engineering and design standards can sometimes be perceived as challenges to architectural budgets, and as constraints to other design objectives. Particularly, more demanding seismic criteria may also be seen as a particular hurdle for the maintenance and rehabilitation of heritage buildings.
In what ways may seismic design be recognized as integral and complementary to effective architectural design? Can adaptive reuse of heritage buildings and additions to heritage buildings help support their seismic up-grading? How might the implementation and expression of seismic design even add inspiration to good architecture?
Panel Moderator:
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Gregor Craigie, CBC Commentator, and the author of “On Borrowed Time, North America’s Next Big Quake”.
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Gregor Craigie is no stranger to Vancouver Island. He covered many stories on the island during his time as CBC TVs Victoria reporter. He studied history at the University of Calgary, and Broadcast Journalism at the B.C. Institute of Technology. His first radio job was reporting for CKWX in Vancouver. In 1999 he moved to the United Kingdom where he joined the BBC World Service in London as a news announcer and producer. While in London, Gregor also reported for the American network CBS radio as well as freelancing for CBC Radio. When it was busy, Gregor would file for all three news organizations, occasionally working twenty hours a day. For rest and relaxation, he traveled to Europe, Africa, and Asia to work as a freelancer. Following his BBC/CBC/CBS days, Gregor returned to Canada and to the CBC exclusively. Most recently he has worked as a producer on The Current and a radio reporter in the Kootenay's. |
Subject Matter Experts include:
Diana Studer, HRD Architecture |
Diana is an Intern Architect who has worked on a variety of projects over the past 19 years, including public engagement, K-12 schools, recreation, multi-unit residential and transitional housing for the homeless. She is a graduate of both the BCIT Architectural and Building Engineering Technology program and the RAIC Syllabus program. Her work focuses on engaging and designing for children and youth. Diana has been with HDR since 2008 where she is the Project Manager for the Seismic Upgrade and Addition to Victoria High School, the oldest school in Western Canada. |
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Ian Boyle, Fast and Epp Engineering  |
Ian Boyle, P.Eng., Struct.Eng, P.E., S.E is a Principal at Fast and Epp Engineering Ian has been with Fast and Epp Engineering since 2002. He has a hand in business development as part of our ongoing vision to build relationships with architects and builders within Canada and the US. Ian led the development of CONCEPT – our firm’s free iPhone app – allowing architects to explore the feasibility of various material and hybrid structural options in the beginning stages of concept design. Ian graduated with a Bachelor in Civil Engineering with Structural Emphasis from the University of Utah in 2000. Prior to joining Fast + Epp, he worked for Greene Structural Engineering in Salt Lake City, Utah. |
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Adam Fawkes, HCMA Architects  |
Adam is a Senior Director at hcma, working in Victoria for more than 25 years on recreation, community and educational projects. He has developed special expertise in sustainable architecture, having been a leading member of the design team for several LEED® Platinum and Passive House projects. Adam is currently leading teams on four firehall projects on the lower Island which require additional seismic considerations among other issues. |
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Andy Guiry, Cascadia Architects  |
Andy is a LEED accredited professional and project architect with over 15 years experience in building design and construction administration. Completing his undergraduate training in architectural science at Toronto Metropolitan University (formerly Ryerson), followed by a Master of Architecture from UBC, he gained experience at firms in both Toronto, Vancouver, and Victoria prior to joining Cascadia Architects in 2012.Andy sits on the AIBC Council for 2022-2024 and is also a sitting member of Saanich’s Advisory Design Panel. Andy is a member of the BC Building Assessor Registry for Post Disaster Building Assessment. Andy volunteers as a mentor for Intern Architects and enjoys fostering the local architectural community through active involvement with the local RAIC and AIBC groups. Andy is an active member on the Executive for the AIBC Vancouver Island Chapter. |
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Terry Williams, Terrence Williams Architect  |
Terence Williams is an architect and president of Terence Williams Architect (TWA). After working in New York, London, Helsinki and Bristol (England), he moved from Vancouver, BC to Victoria in 1971 to join John Wade, who had started a practice in 1946. The firm continues today as TWA. Terry is a Past President of the Architectural Institute of BC, a Fellow of the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada, an Honorary Fellow of the American Institute of Architecture, and former Chancellor of the College of Fellows of the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada. He is a founding Board Member of the Canada Green Building Council. His interest in music and the performing arts has resulted in the design and construction of many performance venues. |